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Rock Crystal from
Gabbro Quarry, Radau valley, Bad Harzburg, Goslar District, Lower Saxony, Germany


Locality type:Quarry
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 Gabbro Quarry, Radau valley, Bad Harzburg, Goslar District, Lower Saxony, Germany
Data Identifiers
Mindat Occurrence Record ID:30827
Long-form Identifier:1:3:30827:6
GUID (UUID V4):42ecbc15-2825-43cf-b266-62795ad3ff1a
Nearest other occurrences of Rock Crystal
5.2km (3.3 miles) ⓘZiegenrücken, Harz (Landkreis Goslar), Goslar District, Lower Saxony, Germany
12.6km (7.8 miles) ⓘTöberschekopf, Hahnenklee-Bockswiese, Goslar, Goslar District, Lower Saxony, Germany
19.6km (12.2 miles) ⓘFriederike Mine, Lautenthal, Langelsheim, Goslar District, Lower Saxony, Germany
24.5km (15.2 miles) ⓘBraunesumpf Mine, Hüttenrode, Blankenburg, Harz, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany
43.9km (27.2 miles) ⓘGroßer Auerberg, Stolberg, Südharz, Mansfeld-Südharz, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany
70.6km (43.8 miles) ⓘMammendorf Quarry, Mammendorf, Eichenbarleben, Hohe Börde, Börde, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany
91.6km (56.9 miles) ⓘAmsdorf lignite open pit, Röblingen am See, Seegebiet Mansfelder Land, Mansfeld-Südharz, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany
References
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purchased or traded. After introducing the main rock types this guide concentrates upon the places which...Michael O’Donoghue Proustite (East Germany) 7 Rocks We can define a rock as a large mineral body which... Petrologists, who study rocks, recognize three rock classes and within each class a large number of...Basalt arises from a lava solidified into a black rock, containing no quartz but rich in the feldspar minerals...rocks as seams (known as dikes). When the intrusive rock forms masses parallel to the structure of the rocks
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formula, allegiance to a mineral group, symmetry and crystal structure as well as the strongest X-ray powder...and opaque minerals. More attention is paid to crystal habit or aggregate development and their sizes...species must contain chemical formula, structure (crystal system, space group, and unit cell dimensions)...units (A), expressed differently according to the crystal system: only a for the cubic system, a,c for the...specifying the orientation of the crystal faces in relation to the crystal axes, a set of three or four numbers
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Mineral Formation External Form of Minerals Crystals Crystal Symmetry Appearance and Development of Crystals...Crystals Aggregates Growth of Twin Crystals Crystal Faces Pseudomorphs Physical Properties of Minerals Specific... perfect lustre and the regularity of form of crystal have long had a particular charm for man. This...identification keys and books depict idealized crystal forms. In nature, however, such forms are very...colour (see plates) but also in crystal form, e.g. the many crystal forms of calcite. Perfect models
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immensely popular handbook of minerals appeared in Germany I obtained a copy fo! my personal library and was...essentials of crystallography, chemistry, and crystal structure. These provide a firm basis for discussion...crystallography at the beginning of the text, crystal systems and associated conventions and terminology...minerals in order to avoid those lamentable errors in crystal forms and colors which are instantly apparent to...slightly reduced, and a few enlarged, as the diamond crystal of Plate 1, depicted in both natural and greatly
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t::_: •.·'':{}j;,·}~t' MM - T 'N Fl. P. R. - crystal crystalled crystalline crystallized micromount...ALLEMONTITE An intergrowth of arsenic and antimony Germany Harz Mountains, Andreasberg Rich gray botryoidal...Mountains, Marysvale ----i'>ink crystalline mass, some crystal vugs ALTAITE Lead telluride Colorado Saguache County... Norway Kragerp Pure dark green cleavages and crystal sections .. Norway Kragerp ~JJ laq? lustrous dark...Island of Linosa --Lustrous black rectangular crystal sections : 'I to ~II $, 25, 5/ $1. 00, • • • •
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This book provides a basic introduction to the crystal structure of minerals, as well as illustrations...pressures and temperatures. Immense quantities of rock and their constituent minerals are altered and destroyed...and these atomic arrangements are called crystal structures. Natural crystals formed by geological...are not considered to be minerals. Microcline, Crystal Peak, Colorado, USA * 12 x 9x 5 cm. Biominerals...considered to be a mineral because they grow in rock. MINERALS: PRODUCTS OF ACHANGING Vanadinite,
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This book provides a basic introduction to the crystal structure of minerals, as well as illustrations...pressures and temperatures. Immense quantities of rock and their constituent minerals are altered and destroyed...crystals are considered to be a mineral called crystal structures. Natural crystals formed by geological...laboratory-grown (synthetic) because they grow in rock. crystals, although identical to their natural...are not considered to be minerals. Microcline, Crystal Peak, Colorado, USA * 12 x 9x 5 om MINERALS:
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Mineral Formation External Form of Minerals Crystals Crystal Symmetry Appearance and Development of Crystals...Crystals Aggregates Growth of Twin Crystals Crystal Faces Pseudomorphs Physical Properties of Minerals Specific... perfect lustre and the regularity of form of crystal have long had a particular charm for man. This...identification keys and books depict idealized crystal forms. In nature, however, such forms are very...colour (see plates) but also in crystal form, e.g. the many crystal forms of calcite. 7 a i ■ I II
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Superb full-color photographs depict the primary rock types and a comprehensive selection of magnificently...surface of the earth, minerals make up the rocks. A rock may be composed of a number of different minerals...animals there are not very many different kinds of rock nor mineral, anditisnot difficulttolearn about...This book is intended to introducesome of the major rock and mineral species in the hope that their beauty...material to which many fine crystal specimens may be attached. All rock (the mineralogist calls matrix
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to take when handling, identifying or collecting rock and mineral specimens; however, we cannot accept...geological site before entering the site or removing rock and mineral specimens, and note that these may vary...by Anthony Duke. Anthony Duke also supplied the crystal structure diagrams appearing throughout the Directory...photographs were provided by the following: 2 (Granite rock exposed at Tarn (Midi-Pyrenees), France), Nature...Faults 18 Volcanoes 20 Igneous Features 22 The Rock Cycle 24 Flow Igneous Rocks Form 26 Flow Sedimentary
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reserved. H., Hofbuchdruckerei, Cothen-Anhalt (Germany). PRECIOUS The Precious Stones. Precious others...like will the is light quartz from the lower jour setting, a are at on quartz all much... or viewed from a) below, b) of portion lower is colour made or be in the in cut of at...cutting may simply cut so stones form while the lower frequently most diamonds of cutting frequently...hollowed out The vacant. man form the on left Germany with to be have posture greater a window
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Mineral Formation External Form of Minerals Crystals Crystal Symmetry Appearance and Development of Crystals...Crystals Aggregates G rowth of Twin Crystals Crystal Faces Pseudo morphs Physical Properties of Minerals Specific... perfect lustre and the regularity of form of crystal have long had a particular charm for man. This...identification keys and books depict idealized crystal forms. In nature, however, such forms are very...colour (see plates) but also in crystal form, e.g. the many crystal forms of calcite. 7 Perfect models
Journal (issue)
Elmer N . Anderson ..........22 Minerals of t he District of Columbia and Vicinity, with Pertinent Bibliography.................................... 31 W yarning Valley Historical and Geological Society .......... 31...8KILL, N. Y., U. S. A . The Official Journal of the Rock, and Mineral, A11ociation ,. • • . • -. ...Hematite Opal Topaz :atoonstone lloss Agate Rock Crystal Amazonite Carnelian :'.\lnlachlte Agate Turquoise...Quartzglass apparatus. Addreu GEORGE 0. WILD, ldar, Germany For the Advanced Collector I have for sale rare
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minerals, will find the book invaluÂŹ able. Each rock or mineral is dealt with systematically and defined...tion appearing opposite a colour photograph of the rock in question. For the layman, there are clear defiÂŹ...a guide only since the International Society of Rock Mechanics is currently drafting tables for general...these properties may vary so greatly within one rock type that such figures should only be considered...by Gloucester Typesetting Co. Ltd. Printed in Germany Contents Translator's Foreword 4 Foreword
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two earlier catalogues, but now offered at even lower prices. Additionally, I have included some specimens...crystals(to about 0.5" •in _size). A/18. AMAZONITE. Crystal Peak, Parc Co, Colorado, U.S.A. Sharp, greenish-blue...golden-yellow nodule, A/20. ANALCIME. Enderby Quarry. Leicestershire. This specimen is more interesting...2.5x2x1.25", £4.00 1. ANALCIME/NATROLITE. Dean Quarry, St. Keverne, Lizard, Cornwall. Pearly white to...to about 0.75" in size developed on surface of Gabbro matrix plus, minor crystalline Natrolite and Calcite
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Micromount and Fluorescent columns . PETROLOGIC (ROCK) SPECIMENS ....... MINERAL DETERMINATION SUPPLIES...SUPPLIES including Blowpipe Testing.......... . xl - crystal xlled - crystalled xlline - crystalline xllized...County, Arizona. Sharp hexagonal barrel-shaped crystal druse. Many of the crystals exhibit a cavernous¡...mina Ojuela. White-to-pale yellow sheave-like crystal FI. 1. 00 groups on limonite ................ Mexico...of Huesca, Estopinian. �ue mass in ancient trap rock, rare ...... AFWILLITE Hydrous calcium hydroxy-silicate
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Opal Topaz l\Ioonstone ~loss Agate Carnelian Rock Crystal Amazonite ~lnlnchite Tourmaline Agate Turquoise...Qnartzglass apparatus. Address GEORGE 0. Wff.D, ldar, Germany ZEOLITES and OTHER MINERALS For Which New Jersey...Official Journal 1936 of eke VOL. 11, Xo. 1 Rock, and Mineral, A,,ociation ,vHOLE Xo. 55 Mineral...visiting Norway for the first tin1e, e,¡en before I bad becon1e a devotee of the han1mer and cold chisel...sailings settled the matter. Once th e decision bad been reached, I set out to secure as much informa-
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world, and worked on their identification and crystal structures. Despite this familiarity, however;...wide range of other facts about their origin, crystal form and mode of origin are given. The publishers...rhodonite 100, /07 riebeckite 100 ripidolite 106 rock crystal 28, 31 rosasite 47, 49 rubellite 96 ruby 25...a mineral, though it is chemically identical to rock-salt. The latter, in fact, is the result of one...arsenates, vanadates chemical formula, then its crystal form (habit), specific gravity (sg), and degree
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Structure of Minerals 34 Symmetry of the External Crystal Forms 48 Physical Properties 112 Occurrence...let us see the mineralogic components of the hard rock commonly covered by soil or humus. We get a deeper...to form three-dimensional crystal lattices. It does not matter if the crystal is a natural product or produced...was ice or colorless and transparent quartz (rock crystal). This is the name that has been adopted for...any edges or lustrous faces is still termed a crystal. Its internal structure remains unchanged by this
world, and worked on their identification and crystal structures. Despite this familiarity, however;...wide range of other facts about their origin, crystal form and mode of origin are given. The publishers...rhodonite 100, /0/ riebeckite 100 ripidolite 106 rock crystal 28; 31 opal, fire 32, 33 tiger’s eye 31 tinzenite91...a mineral, though it is chemically identical to rock-salt. The latter, in fact, is the result of one...usually followed by its chemical formula, then its crystal form (habit), specific gravity (sg), and degree
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and Cilies. Mill Men1 __ -_72_ - 'IBE • Dodge Rock Breaker I I 1v 'c ,l 11,1.01~ u o.t Lo 'I...Hucsca, Estopinian --miiemassh·e in ancient trap rock. resemlJlcs lapis .. , .... AJOITE Copper aluminum...•ernador Valaderas --velrowtranslucent clea,·ages and crystal scctions. • . • . • • • SouthDaJrotaCuster Co....11untana Rav::111! Counly, Sula Large ~" lo l~" crystal seclions imbedded in whitc syenitc .. Nonvay Kragero...rncliatu1ir crystal spr:iys in marble ......... . Conneclicul C:rnaan. >:ew England Lime Quarry Silky wltitc
What is the difference between a mineral and a rock? Where do they come from? How do Istart collecting...rocks, and how to test them. : Each mineral and rock is accompanied with concise descriptions and precise...photographs; Bob Gault took a number of the mineral and rock photographs; Donna Naughton took a number of field...mineral and rock descriptions. introduction Mineral and Rock Collecting Mineral or Rock? Origins of...Non-metallic Mineral Identification Key How to Identify a Rock Geological Regions of Canada Š) en, Sey SP It lex)
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photographs; Bob Gault took a 11un1ber of the mineral and rock photographs; Donna Naughton took a nun1ber of field...mineral and rock descriptions. . .. Introduction Mineral and Rock Collecting Mineral or Rock? Origins...Non-metallic Mineral Identification Key How to Tdentify a Rock Geological Regions of Canada 6 6 6 7 7 8 10 11...Minerals and Rocks IX Introduction Mineral and Rock Collecting or most of us collecting is a natt:u-al...a healthy, active, outdoor life. F Mineral or Rock? Mineralogists would define a rnineral as one or
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reserved. H., Hofbuchdruckerei, Cothen-Anhalt (Germany). Translation This book has book of but ...site and Crystal-forms Combinations of Characters Distortion Characters of Crystal-forms of Crystals...of Growth Irregular or relations the 11 Crystal-faces Essential of the 14 of 20 Hemihedrism...positions Crystal a . . . Crystal-Systems Cubic the of Symmetry Crystals 21 22 Crystal-forms ...236. Pyrope, 345 Mineral Salts. General 347 Rock-salt 347 and 240 255 257 Lapis-lazuli 258
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Descriptive Catalogue of the A. C. Ramsay, H. W. Rock Specimens in the Museum Bristow, H. Bauerman, and...simple or elementary form to which each particular crystal is capable of being ultimately reduced, has been...answer the purpose extremely well, and are sold in Germany at a — — — — very cheap rate. Besides occurring...appear to be reflected from the : A interior of a crystal. when a milky or pearly reflection is displayed...four in number :— 2. Vitreous, or the lustre of Crystal (1.) is Splendent: when the surface of the
 
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