Beekite
A variety of Quartz
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About Beekite
Formula:
SiO2
Name:
Named after Dr. Henry Beeke, Dean of Bristol, by whom the variety was first publicly noticed.
A variety of Chalcedony
A name given to Chalcedony pseudomorphs after coral or shells.
Originally described from Devon, England, UK.
A name given to Chalcedony pseudomorphs after coral or shells.
Originally described from Devon, England, UK.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
600 (as Beekite)
3337 (as Quartz)
3337 (as Quartz)
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:600:0 (as Beekite)
mindat:1:1:3337:0 (as Quartz)
mindat:1:1:3337:0 (as Quartz)
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
ee3566f5-ef02-46cb-a4f1-1d660404ec2d (as Beekite)
4ca61d6f-75f8-4208-8fb2-3b0eecbcd8f0 (as Quartz)
4ca61d6f-75f8-4208-8fb2-3b0eecbcd8f0 (as Quartz)
Pronunciation of Beekite
Pronunciation:
| Play | Recorded by | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Jolyon Ralph | United Kingdom |
Chemistry of Beekite
Mindat Formula:
SiO2
Elements listed:
Synonyms of Beekite
Other Language Names for Beekite
Other Information
Health Risks:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.
Internet Links for Beekite
mindat.org URL:
https://www.mindat.org/min-600.html
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References for Beekite
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Localities for Beekite
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The Locality List
- This locality has map coordinates listed.
- This locality has estimated coordinates.
β - Click for references and further information on this occurrence.
? - Indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality.
- Good crystals or important locality for species.
- World class for species or very significant.
(TL) - Type Locality for a valid mineral species.
(FRL) - First Recorded Locality for everything else (eg varieties).
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
UK | |
| Ford et al. (1993) |
| Ford et al. (1993) |
| Ford et al. (1993) |
| Ford et al. (1993) |
| Ford et al. (1993) |
| southampton.ac.uk (n.d.) |
| North (1916) +2 other references |
Devon, England, UK