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Star Quartz

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Bukov Mine, Rožná deposit, Vysočina Region, Moravia (Mähren; Maehren), Czech Republic
© Jakub Jirásek

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A variety of Quartz

Refers to the shape of an aggregate of radiating crystals; not to be confused with the optical property "asterism".

Classification of Star Quartz

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Other Names for Star Quartz

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Asterated Quartz
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    Localities for Star Quartz

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    (TL) indicates type locality. ? indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality. All other localities listed without reference should be considered as uncertain and unproven until references can be found.
    Czech Republic
     
    • Bohemia (Böhmen; Boehmen)
      • Liberec Region
        • Jilemnice (Starkenbach)
          • Peřimov
    		Kunert, M. (1996): ‘Hvězdový křemen na Jilemnicku’, Minerál, 4(6).
    • Moravia (Mähren; Maehren)
      • Vysočina Region
        • Rožná deposit
    		Jirásek, J.: Hvězdový křemen z uranového ložiska Rožná. Minerál, 2006, roč. 14, č. 4, s. 264-265.
    USA
     
    • California
      • Riverside Co.
        • Nuevo
    • New Hampshire
      • Sullivan Co.
        • Springfield
    		Nicolay & Stone (1967) Rocks & Minerals: A Guide For Collectors of Eastern United States
    Nicolay & Stone (1967) Rocks & Minerals: A Guide For Collectors of Eastern United States
    • New York
      • Westchester Co.
    Rocks & Min. 40:11
      • Amelia Co.
        • Chula
    		Minerals of Virginia 1990 by R. V. Dietrich
    Minerals of Virginia 1990 by R. V. Dietrich
    Minerals of Virginia 1990 by R. V. Dietrich
      • Bedford Co.
        • Moneta-Forest
    		Virginia Minerals (1998) vol32 no.3
      • Campbell Co.
        • Alta Vista
    		Virginia Minerals (1998) vol32 no.3
      • Henry Co.
    		Minerals of Virginia 1990 by R. V. Dietrich
      • Madison Co.
    		Minerals of Virginia 1990 by R. V. Dietrich
    Minerals of Virginia 1990 by R. V. Dietrich
    Minerals of Virginia 1990 by R. V. Dietrich
      • Nelson Co.
    		Minerals of Virginia 1990 by R. V. Dietrich
      • Powhatan Co.
        • Flat Rock
    		Minerals of Virginia 1990 by R. V. Dietrich
    Minerals of Virginia 1990 by R. V. Dietrich
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