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Dragonite

A variety of Quartz
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Formula:
SiO2
A rounded quartz pebble representing a quartz crystal that has lost its brilliancy and angular form; in gravels, once believed to be a fabulous stone obtained from the head of a flying dragon.


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Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
39197 (as Dragonite)
3337 (as Quartz)
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:39197:1 (as Dragonite)
mindat:1:1:3337:0 (as Quartz)

Similar NamesHide

AragoniteA valid IMA mineral species - grandfatheredCaCO3
DiagoniteA synonym of Brewsterite Subgroup
DrakoniteA synonym of 'Drakontite'
TrigoniteA valid IMA mineral species - grandfatheredPb3Mn2+(AsO3)2(HAsO3)

Chemistry of DragoniteHide

Mindat Formula:
SiO2
Element Weights:
Element% weight
O53.257 %
Si46.744 %

Calculated from ideal end-member formula.
Elements listed:
O, Si - search for minerals with similar chemistry

Other InformationHide

Health Risks:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.

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