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TitleFlint
DescriptionFlint is a microcrystalline variaty of quartz. Quartz is the most abundant mineral on Earth. It is found in nearly every geological environment and is at least a component of almost every rock type. Often it is the primary component of a rock. It has many different forms, among them, citrine, amethyst, rose quartz, milky quartz, smoky quartz and rock crystal. It has the chemical formula of SiO2.
LocationUSA ▹ North Dakota ▹ Dunn
PhotographerShannon Heinle. 2001-06-11.
CollectionUniversity of North Dakota Mineralogy Collection #1575.
Key wordsquartz, flint, microcrystalline
Tech details273 KB. Hand specimen. Fujifilm FinePix S1Pro digital camera; 60mm AF Nikon micro lens.
GeoDIL number690