Log InRegister
Quick Links : The Mindat ManualThe Rock H. Currier Digital LibraryMindat Newsletter [Free Download]
Home PageAbout MindatThe Mindat ManualHistory of MindatCopyright StatusWho We AreContact UsAdvertise on Mindat
Donate to MindatCorporate SponsorshipSponsor a PageSponsored PagesMindat AdvertisersAdvertise on Mindat
Learning CenterWhat is a mineral?The most common minerals on earthInformation for EducatorsMindat ArticlesThe ElementsThe Rock H. Currier Digital LibraryGeologic Time
Minerals by PropertiesMinerals by ChemistryAdvanced Locality SearchRandom MineralRandom LocalitySearch by minIDLocalities Near MeSearch ArticlesSearch GlossaryMore Search Options
Search For:
Mineral Name:
Locality Name:
Keyword(s):
 
The Mindat ManualAdd a New PhotoRate PhotosLocality Edit ReportCoordinate Completion ReportAdd Glossary Item
Mining CompaniesStatisticsUsersMineral MuseumsClubs & OrganizationsMineral Shows & EventsThe Mindat DirectoryDevice SettingsThe Mineral Quiz
Photo SearchPhoto GalleriesSearch by ColorNew Photos TodayNew Photos YesterdayMembers' Photo GalleriesPast Photo of the Day GalleryPhotography

Rock Crystal from
Fleurus, Hainaut, Wallonia, Belgium


Locality type:Municipality
Classification
Species:Quartz var: Rock Crystal
Formula:SiO2
Confirmation
Validity:Believed Valid
Data
Mineral Data:Click here to view Rock Crystal data
Locality Data:Click here to view Fleurus, Hainaut, Wallonia, Belgium
Data Identifiers
Mindat Occurrence Record ID:1360399
Long-form Identifier:1:3:1360399:5
GUID (UUID V4):e074de36-74c4-4743-9ae2-c351a9fa7d01
References
Reference Search (possible matching items)
Journal (article/letter/editorial)
Crnen r,ARcE cRysrAr,s, which may or may not have crystal faces, but are essentially large single individuals...lustrous. (a) Crystal-indicative of the clearness of ice. Mountain Crystal. Rock Crystal. (b) "Diamond"...Schaumberg Diamond False Diamond Trenton Diamond Fleurus Diamond Unripe Diamond Herkimer Diamond Vallum...dragon. Jewel of Perfection-Japanese term for rock crystal. Rock Quartz. White Sapphire. White Topaz. (2)...OF CRYSTALLIZATION OR SHAPE. Most are of the rock-crystal variety, but the other types occur both colored
Journal (issue)
Bowel) Spedal Rock Cryatal Number In this issue we are presenting a series of articles on rock crvstal, one...display included groups of magnificent crystals and crystal aggregates of azurite, malachite pesudo after azurite...FEBRUARY .. 1937 .. CONTENTS FOR FEBRUARY, 1937 Rock Crystals-Some Facts and Uses. By Peter Zodac................................ 38 Inclusions in Rock Crystal. By Peter Zodac...............................By Frank Garaventa.................... 53 Digging Rock Crystals near Napanoch, N. Y. By Peter Zodac...
Journal (issue)
Birmingham, Eng. ................ ........... ... ROCK S AND MINERALS, TEAR OFF HERE ... ... . . ...crystals, dulled but with many faces. Tour111ali11e: In rock. Ilmenite: Nodules and as sand. Rutile: Nodules...will remain charged without variation if Editor, ROCK S AND MINERALS, the mineral is neutral or not wanted...been found at the above mentioned mine. The country rock in this region consists largely of fine-graiped...origin, formed by a pipe or lacolith of igneous rock which has mushroomed out at the summit under the
Journal (issue)
h It n I e ,, l. !. of st ID rt· rt• ROCK ' A~"'D ML~ERALS 73 My Mineral Discoveries Since...varieties were made. One of these was a huge garnet crystal, said to be the larg1'st ever found , weighing...<'leaning it was foUJ1d to be a perfect docrystal of an Almandite Garn<'t and was placed in the window...Garnets, Tonrmalines, Topazes, etc.-one X enot ime crystal, the phosphate of yttrium, hone)· color, translucent-was...ProfC'ssor S. L. Penfield to be t he second finest crystal of that ral'e mineral he had ever seen. At 181st
Book
their subtle variations in color and symmetry of crystal form are products of nature. It was these same...minerals were published in every century. plays the crystal forms Since the early writers had little practical...optical goniometer, an instrument used for measuring crystal angles accurately; the Nicol prism, used in studying...mineralogy. It was found that x-rays passing through a crystal were “reflected” from atomic planes and on emerging...the size and arrangement of the atoms within a crystal, the distance between atomic planes and the dimensions
Book
its of for- An- Cinerary 28 V. general—Rock-Crystal—Bristol Amethyst—Rose Quartz, Glass Fluor-spar—...with Rock-Crystal, R. Hornblende, with Green Crystal Chlorite—R. with Crystal Crystal—R. Crystal...Crystal or Rubasse—R. Iron—R. Crystal with with Oxide of Manganese Pyrites—Opaque Quartz with...Sandstone true Oxide Venus’ Quartz — with Crystal Gold made—Arenaceous Sandstone Crystallized...Crystallized Mihiel—Weeping Statues Hair- Crystal, Arrows—R. Milk-white —R. of with Brilliant Cupid’s
Book (volume)
(Chloromelanite) Quartz . A. Crystallised Quartz . Rock-crystal .... Smoky-quartz .... Amethyst ..... Citrine...Diamond, crystal in matrix : Brazil. 2. „ 190 S. Africa 125 125, 173 ..... 265 Ruby, crystal ,, ... 282 cut. 283 Sapphire, crystal „ 297 Spinel (Balas-ruby), crystal ?? 10. „ ?? 11. ?! 12...? 13. „ (Ruby-spinel), crystal 297 . 341 Zircon (Hyacinth), crystal „ in basalt . 343 5a,... Emerald, cut ., 4. Beryl (golden beryl), crystal 5. „ ., 9«. „ 95. „ 10. . 308, 316 .
Journal (issue)
orie Williams Young 32 A MOUNTING FOR A QUARTZ CRYSTAL JACK R. COX ASSOC. EDITOR RENATA WILLIAMS ADVERTISING...Freshly extracted crystals Smoky quartz (treated) Crystal clusters make attractive displays Smoky quartz...as 1859, specimens were being removed from the Crystal Mountains of Montgomery County, west of Hot Srings...famous mineral location. It is theorized that the crystal bearing cavities were formed by hydrothermal activity...which extends nearly 150 miles, from near Little Rock, in the northeast, to Broken Bow, Oklahoma, in the
Book
minerals also are included. On the other hand, most rock names are left out. The glossary provides a listing...Cinnabar Acemasor = Cinnabar Acentela = Quartz [Rock Crystal] Acerbodavyne = carbonate-deficient Davyne...Agarico Mineral = Calcite [Rock Milk] Agot = Quartz [Agate] Agot Breccie = a rock [Breccio] Agata = Quartz...Agata Musgosa = Quartz (Moss Agate] Agata Negro = a rock [Obsidian] Agata Onice = Quartz (Onyx] Agata Roja...Cornaline = Quam [Cornelion] Agathe en Breche = a rock [Breccio] Agothe en Petrification = Quam [Versteinerungs-Agot]
Book (volume)
Sweden two (Skara and Stockholm), Denmark, Holland, Belgium and Portugal one each. In 1849 a government veterinary...of Taenia sheep with pure drinking water; placing rock-salt in the fields, and coenurus of the dog. It...its probable derivation is from the Celtic Vien (rock). The extensive ruins of the ancient castle stand...Rainbow Fall 535 yds. wide. At both these falls the rock is sharp cut and the river maintains its level to...great chasm) the falls are broken by crevices in the rock into numerous cascades. The falls are in the territory
Book (volume)
Fezzan. Fictions. Fife. Fig. Filigree Fir. Fives. Fleurus. Florida. Foix. Fold. Fontenelle. Fontenoy. Foot...leaves, which grows everywhere on the muckcovered rock basin and extends several feet above the shallow...to him the style of “ excellency,” others (e.g. Belgium) refusing it. The custom of other republics differs:...have agreed on the franc as a common unit, and Belgium, Switzerland, France and Italy quote exchange between...with Berlin than elsewhere. Italy, Switzerland, Belgium and Spain bank chiefly in Paris. European claims
Book (edition)
their coverage of the sciences of mineralogy and crystal- Few people today would claim mineralogy as a...Asher & Co. B.V. (Julius Steiner), Swann Galleries, Rock of Ages (Linda and John Stimson), The Gemmary (Faye...microfisches. [Reproduces entries on citizens of Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg from 122 sources...Civilisation, 196489. 7 vols. [Bibliography of Belgium imprints.]. Bibliotheca Danica Bibliotheca Danica...1964-1972. 5 vols. [Biographical dictionary of Belgium.]. Biographical Dictionary of the History of Technology
Book (edition)
their coverage of the sciences of mineralogy and crystal- Few people today would claim mineralogy as a...Asher & Co. B.V. (Julius Steiner), Swann Galleries, Rock of Ages (Linda and John Stimson), The Gemmary (Faye...microfisches. [Reproduces entries on citizens of Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg from 122 sources...Civilisation, 196489. 7 vols. [Bibliography of Belgium imprints.]. Bibliotheca Danica Bibliotheca Danica...1964-1972. 5 vols. [Biographical dictionary of Belgium.]. Biographical Dictionary of the History of Technology
Book (volume)
fords of the Jordan, are-slain at “ the raven’s rock” and “the wolf’s press” respectively. As the sequel...Europe, especially in England, Scotland, France, Belgium and Germany. The church of St Giles, Cripplegate...m., it twists amidst the barren feet of gigantic rock-bound spurs which reach upwards to the Muztagh peaks...bleak and splintered, and the nakedness of the rock scenery extends down their rugged spurs to the very...the mountain sides are but immense ramps of loose rock débris, only awaiting the yearly melting of the
Book (volume)
(1772-1840), American naval com¬ mander, was born at Black Rock, Connecticut, on the 20th of February 1772. He was...prepare hydrochloric acid, spiritus salis, by heating rock-salt with sulphuric acid, the method in common use...should exist in enantiomorphic forms, differing in crystal form and in their action on polarized light; such...is evolved from substances containing water of crystal¬ recognition very slowly. The application of potassium...Composition. i The development of the theory of crystal structure, and the fundamental principles on which
Book (edition)
discredited mineral, synthetic, common material, rock name, unstable high-temperature polymorph or hypothetical...1819. Deer, W.А., R.А. Howie & J. Zussman (1962). Rock-Forming Minerals I, Ortho- and Ring Silicates. Longmans...333. Deer, WA., R.A. Howie & J. Zussman (1963). Rock-Forming Minerals II, Chain Silicates. Longmans,...Names Deer, WА., R.A. Howie & J. Zussman (1962). Rock-Forming Minerals III, Sheet Silicates. Longmaiis...270. Deer, W.A., R.A. Howie & J. Zussman (1963). Rock-Forming Minerals IV, Framework Silicates. Longmans
Book (volume)
and amphitheatres with towering walls, polished rock-expanses, glacial lakes and meadows and tumbling...California: a few diamonds in Butte county; rock crystal Francisco. The most important naval station...Kellaways Beds; these comprise (1) the Kellaways Rock, style, without any real artistic feeling, is usually...the aperture were placed a plate of transparent rock-salt, and a flat cell of thin glass containing a...a solution of iodine in carbon bisulphide. Both rock-salt and carbon bisulphide are extremely transparent
Book (volume)
Gordon-, India in the 19th Century, History of Belgium-, &c. D. D. A. | Raffles, Sir Thomas. Rev. Daniel...belonging to a coaxial octahedron. It is a common crystal form. 3. The truncated cube is foVmed in the same...is bounded by 12 equal rhombs; it is a common crystal form (see Crystallography) ; and (2) the “ semi-regular...cated dodecahedron, are the reciprocals of the crystal forms triakistetrahedron, triakisoctahedron and...cave, and blocked the entrance with an enormous rock. Odysseus at length succeeded in making the giant
Book (volume)
A common and character¬ istic form of twinned crystal, such as is represented in the figure, con¬ sists...twin-laws; the compound group resembles a tetragonal crystal with prism and pyramid, but may be distinguished...which has already won great favour in France and Belgium, notably in the orchestra. It has been constructed...prominent during the deadlock tions and are mounted on rock shafts in the same manner as in the which preceded...the authorities, he abided events in France and Belgium, and after issuing in Leipzig Neuere Gedichte (1846)
Book (volume)
some points, how ever, as at Shaluf and Serapeum, rock was encountered. Much of the channel was formed...boring at Stutton, revealing a hard palaeozoic slaty rock at the depth of about 1000 ft. Suffolk is one of...Maple Sugar. This is derived from the sap of the rock or sugar maple (Acer saccharinum) a large tree growing...the weight of the canes treated is obtained in crystal sugar of high polarizing power, although in Louisiana...requisites for the economical manufacture of fine crystal sugar of good colour the treatment of saccharine
Book (volume)
farther north, is still smaller, and is a mere rock, inhabited by a few fishermen. South of Elba are...of the Bay of Naples, is a precipitous limestone rock. The Aeolian or Lipari Islands, a remarkable volcanic...found near Volterra, where there is also a little rock salt, but the main supply is obtained by evaporation...examples are frequently acquired and exhibited. In Belgium the acquisition of the Congo and the considerable...the art. Important exhibitions have been held in Belgium, and a notable one in a certain amount — foreign
Book (volume)
day, for months, or endeavouring to remove a huge rock immensely exceeding his powers. St Jerome, indeed...age of which is uncertain, occur at the Black Dog rock north of Aberdeen, at Belhelvie and near Old Meldrum... amounts to £1,000,000. Haddocks are salted and rock-dried (speldings) or smoked (finnans). The ports...technically in geology of the wearing away of a rock or glacier, and in surgery for operative removal...the process of rubbing off or wearing down, as of rock by moving ice, or of coins by wear and tear; also
Book (volume)
12th and 13th centuries, with ditches hewn in the rock, and several medieval buildings. Of these the chief...on the terrace, beneath which are hollowed in the rock the ora¬ tory and hermitage of St Emilion, and adjoining...ft. below, by a series of steps cut in the soHd rock and known as the “ Ladder.” The best boats in the...”) for the Adams (Mrs Henry Adams) Memorial, in Rock Creek Cemeterjq Washington, D.C., has been described...the chief flows. Many dikes and masses of basaltic rock seem to have been injected subsequently to the last
 
and/or  
Mindat Discussions Facebook Logo Instagram Logo Discord Logo
Mindat.org is an outreach project of the Hudson Institute of Mineralogy, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.
Copyright © mindat.org and the Hudson Institute of Mineralogy 1993-2024, except where stated. Most political location boundaries are © OpenStreetMap contributors. Mindat.org relies on the contributions of thousands of members and supporters. Founded in 2000 by Jolyon Ralph.
Privacy Policy - Terms & Conditions - Contact Us / DMCA issues - Report a bug/vulnerability Current server date and time: May 3, 2024 11:37:20
Go to top of page