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Partridge Island, Parrsboro, Cumberland Co., Nova Scotia, Canada

Beach on northwest side

Partridge Island, Parrsboro, Cumberland Co., Nova Scotia, Canada

Beach on southwest side

Partridge Island, Parrsboro, Cumberland Co., Nova Scotia, Canada

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Partridge Island, Parrsboro, Cumberland Co., Nova Scotia, Canada

Beach on northwest side

Partridge Island, Parrsboro, Cumberland Co., Nova Scotia, Canada

Beach on southwest side

Partridge Island, Parrsboro, Cumberland Co., Nova Scotia, Canada

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Partridge Island, Parrsboro, Cumberland Co., Nova Scotia, Canada

Beach on northwest side

Partridge Island, Parrsboro, Cumberland Co., Nova Scotia, Canada

Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):

45° 22' 0'' North , 64° 20' 17'' West

Latitude & Longitude (decimal):

G#: f844pfy38

Type:

Köppen climate type:

Dfb : Warm-summer humid continental climate

Mindat Locality ID:

20216

Long-form identifier:

mindat:1:2:20216:0

GUID (UUID V4):

Not an island, but a peninsula. Access to the beach is dictated by the tides - there are long sections of where the the water rises to shear cliffs and extreme caution should be used. Nonetheless, easy access has meant it has been heavy collected for nearly 200 years. In the early 1800s it was celebrated for amethyst finds.

Minerals are found in veins and pockets in basalt. Some of the stilbite and chabazite is very brightly colored (orange) and similar in appearance to material from Wasson's Bluff.

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Standard Detailed Gallery Strunz Chemical Elements

Mineral List

14 valid minerals.

Detailed Mineral List:

ⓘ Analcime

Formula: Na(AlSi₂O₆) · H₂O

References:

Sabina, A. P. (1964) Rocks and minerals for the collector, Bay of Fundy area. Paper 64-10. Geological Survey of Canada doi:10.4095/101010

Gregory, Gardiner (1966) Mineral Hunting in the Parrsboro, Nova Scotia Area. Rocks & Minerals, 41 (2) 85-91 doi:10.1080/00357529.1966.11765526p.88

ⓘ 'Apophyllite Group'

Formula: AB₄[Si₈O₂₂]X · 8H₂O

References:

Walker, Thomas L., Parsons, Arthur L. (1922) The zeolites of Nova Scotia. Contributions to Canadian Mineralogy, University of Toronto Press. 13-73

Sabina, A. P. (1964) Rocks and minerals for the collector, Bay of Fundy area. Paper 64-10. Geological Survey of Canada doi:10.4095/101010

Gregory, Gardiner (1966) Mineral Hunting in the Parrsboro, Nova Scotia Area. Rocks & Minerals, 41 (2) 85-91 doi:10.1080/00357529.1966.11765526

ⓘ Barrerite

Formula: Na₂(Si₇Al₂)O₁₈ · 6H₂O

References:

Pe-Piper, Georgia, Miller, Lisa (2002) Zeolite minerals from the North Shore of the Minas Basin, Nova Scotia. Atlantic Geology, 38 (1) 11-28 doi:10.4138/1252

ⓘ Calcite

Formula: CaCO₃

Habit: Rhombohedrons, frequently with complex modifications. Frequently show phantoms.

Colour: Straw yellow, brown, colorless.

References:

Jackson, C.T. and Alger, F. (1829) Remarks on the mineralogy and geology of the peninsula of Nova Scotia. American Journal of Science and Arts: 15: 132-160.

Emmons, Ebenezer (1836) Notice of a scientific expedition. American Journal of Science and Arts, 30 (2) 330-354

Gregory, Gardiner (1966) Mineral Hunting in the Parrsboro, Nova Scotia Area. Rocks & Minerals, 41 (2) 85-91 doi:10.1080/00357529.1966.11765526

Pe-Piper, Georgia, Miller, Lisa (2002) Zeolite minerals from the North Shore of the Minas Basin, Nova Scotia. Atlantic Geology, 38 (1) 11-28 doi:10.4138/1252

ⓘ Celadonite

Formula: K(MgFe³⁺◻)(Si₄O₁₀)(OH)₂

References:

King, Van (n.d.) Personal communcation.

ⓘ 'Chabazite'

Habit: rhombohedra, simple penetration twins

Colour: salmon orange

References:

Jackson, C.T. and Alger, F. (1829) Remarks on the mineralogy and geology of the peninsula of Nova Scotia. American Journal of Science and Arts: 15: 132-160.

Sabina, A. P. (1964) Rocks and minerals for the collector, Bay of Fundy area. Paper 64-10. Geological Survey of Canada doi:10.4095/101010

Gregory, Gardiner (1966) Mineral Hunting in the Parrsboro, Nova Scotia Area. Rocks & Minerals, 41 (2) 85-91 doi:10.1080/00357529.1966.11765526

Tschernich, Rudy W. (1992) Zeolites of the World. Geoscience Press, Inc. 567pp.

Pe-Piper, Georgia, Miller, Lisa (2002) Zeolite minerals from the North Shore of the Minas Basin, Nova Scotia. Atlantic Geology, 38 (1) 11-28 doi:10.4138/1252

ⓘ Chabazite-Na

Formula: (Na₂,K₂,Ca,Sr,Mg)₂[Al₂Si₄O₁₂]₂ · 12H₂O

References:

Pe-Piper, Georgia, Miller, Lisa (2002) Zeolite minerals from the North Shore of the Minas Basin, Nova Scotia. Atlantic Geology, 38 (1) 11-28 doi:10.4138/1252

ⓘ 'Chlorite Group'

References:

Pe-Piper, Georgia, Miller, Lisa (2002) Zeolite minerals from the North Shore of the Minas Basin, Nova Scotia. Atlantic Geology, 38 (1) 11-28 doi:10.4138/1252

ⓘ Epistilbite

Formula: CaAl₂Si₆O₁₆ · 5H₂O

References:

Pe-Piper, Georgia, Miller, Lisa (2002) Zeolite minerals from the North Shore of the Minas Basin, Nova Scotia. Atlantic Geology, 38 (1) 11-28 doi:10.4138/1252

ⓘ Galena

Formula: PbS

References:

Pe-Piper, Georgia, Miller, Lisa (2002) Zeolite minerals from the North Shore of the Minas Basin, Nova Scotia. Atlantic Geology, 38 (1) 11-28 doi:10.4138/1252

ⓘ Hematite

Formula: Fe₂O₃

References:

Dana, E.S. (1880) A Text-book of Mineralogy: with an extended treatise on crystallography and physical mineralogy. John Wiley & Sons, New York, Third Edition.

ⓘ 'Heulandite Subgroup'

Formula: (Na/Ca/K)_5-6[Al_8-9 Si_27-28 O₇₂] · nH₂O

References:

Sabina, A. P. (1964) Rocks and minerals for the collector, Bay of Fundy area. Paper 64-10. Geological Survey of Canada doi:10.4095/101010

Gregory, Gardiner (1966) Mineral Hunting in the Parrsboro, Nova Scotia Area. Rocks & Minerals, 41 (2) 85-91 doi:10.1080/00357529.1966.11765526

Pe-Piper, Georgia, Miller, Lisa (2002) Zeolite minerals from the North Shore of the Minas Basin, Nova Scotia. Atlantic Geology, 38 (1) 11-28 doi:10.4138/1252

ⓘ Laumontite

Formula: CaAl₂Si₄O₁₂ · 4H₂O

References:

Sabina, A. P. (1964) Rocks and minerals for the collector, Bay of Fundy area. Paper 64-10. Geological Survey of Canada doi:10.4095/101010

ⓘ Magnetite

Formula: Fe²⁺Fe³⁺₂O₄

References:

Jackson, C.T.; Alger, F. (1832) Remarks on the Mineralogy and Geology of the Peninsula of Nova Scotia. E. W. Metcalf and Co.

Dana, Edward S. (1880) A Text-book of Mineralogy: with an extended treatise on crystallography and physical mineralogy. John Wiley & Sons, New York, Third Edition.

Pe-Piper, Georgia, Miller, Lisa (2002) Zeolite minerals from the North Shore of the Minas Basin, Nova Scotia. Atlantic Geology, 38 (1) 11-28 doi:10.4138/1252

ⓘ Natrolite

Formula: Na₂Al₂Si₃O₁₀ · 2H₂O

Habit: massive; radiating prisms

Colour: colorless

References:

Walker, Thomas L., Parsons, Arthur L. (1922) The zeolites of Nova Scotia. Contributions to Canadian Mineralogy, University of Toronto Press. 13-73

Tschernich, Rudy W. (1992) Zeolites of the World. Geoscience Press, Inc. 567pp.

Pe-Piper, Georgia, Miller, Lisa (2002) Zeolite minerals from the North Shore of the Minas Basin, Nova Scotia. Atlantic Geology, 38 (1) 11-28 doi:10.4138/1252

ⓘ Quartz

Formula: SiO₂

References:

Walker, Thomas L., Parsons, Arthur L. (1922) The zeolites of Nova Scotia. Contributions to Canadian Mineralogy, University of Toronto Press. 13-73

Sabina, A. P. (1964) Rocks and minerals for the collector, Bay of Fundy area. Paper 64-10. Geological Survey of Canada doi:10.4095/101010

Pe-Piper, Georgia, Miller, Lisa (2002) Zeolite minerals from the North Shore of the Minas Basin, Nova Scotia. Atlantic Geology, 38 (1) 11-28 doi:10.4138/1252

ⓘ Quartz var. Agate

Formula: SiO₂

References:

Gregory, Gardiner (1966) Mineral Hunting in the Parrsboro, Nova Scotia Area. Rocks & Minerals, 41 (2) 85-91 doi:10.1080/00357529.1966.11765526

ⓘ Quartz var. Amethyst

Formula: SiO₂

Colour: Purple

Description: From Jackson and Alger: "...the substance for which this island more than any other spot in the country has been celebrated, and in search of which it is visited by almost every traveller, is amethyst, in crystals of great beauty and brilliancy. They seem first to have drawn attention of De Monts, one of the earliest French emigrants to this country, during the reign of Henry IV. It is said he was so struck with their appearance, that he took several specimens with him to Paris, where he had them appropriately set as jewels, and presented them to the King and Queen as tokens of his loyal attachment. They often form geodes in the amygdaloid, and are externally encrusted with chalcedony and cacholong that alternate with each other."

References:

Jackson, C.T.; Alger, F. (1832) Remarks on the Mineralogy and Geology of the Peninsula of Nova Scotia. E. W. Metcalf and Co.

Dana, E.S. (1880) A Text-book of Mineralogy: with an extended treatise on crystallography and physical mineralogy. John Wiley & Sons, New York, Third Edition.

ⓘ Quartz var. Chalcedony

Formula: SiO₂

References:

Sabina, A. P. (1964) Rocks and minerals for the collector, Bay of Fundy area. Paper 64-10. Geological Survey of Canada doi:10.4095/101010

Gregory, Gardiner (1966) Mineral Hunting in the Parrsboro, Nova Scotia Area. Rocks & Minerals, 41 (2) 85-91 doi:10.1080/00357529.1966.11765526

ⓘ Stilbite-Ca

Formula: NaCa₄(Si₂₇Al₉)O₇₂ · 28H₂O

References:

Traill, R. J. (1970) A Catalogue of Canadian Minerals. Paper 69-45. Geological Survey of Canada

ⓘ 'Stilbite Subgroup'

Formula: M_6-7[Al_8-9Si_27-28O₇₂] · nH₂O

Habit: Druses, fans, sheaves.

Colour: Orange, white, cream, red.

References:

Jackson, C.T. and Alger, F. (1829) Remarks on the mineralogy and geology of the peninsula of Nova Scotia. American Journal of Science and Arts: 15: 132-160.

Emmons, Ebenezer (1836) Notice of a scientific expedition. American Journal of Science and Arts, 30 (2) 330-354

Gregory, Gardiner (1966) Mineral Hunting in the Parrsboro, Nova Scotia Area. Rocks & Minerals, 41 (2) 85-91 doi:10.1080/00357529.1966.11765526

Tschernich, Rudy W. (1992) Zeolites of the World. Geoscience Press, Inc. 567pp.

Pe-Piper, Georgia, Miller, Lisa (2002) Zeolite minerals from the North Shore of the Minas Basin, Nova Scotia. Atlantic Geology, 38 (1) 11-28 doi:10.4138/1252

ⓘ Stilpnomelane

Formula: (K,Ca,Na)(Fe,Mg,Al)₈(Si,Al)₁₂(O,OH)₃₆ · nH₂O

Description: "Has been observed, in the form of circularly-radiated plumose groupings, of a light to dark-yellow green-gray colour and a vitreous to pearly lustre, as a thin coating on the fissure surfaces of a grayish-white chalcedony, from the west side of Partridge Island, Cumberland County, in the province of Nova Scotia. The mineral which was collected by Mr. C. W. Willimont in 1892 was identified by Mr. R. A. A. Johnston, but the matter was not, at the time, considered of sufficient importance to call for any special mention."

References:

Hoffmann, G. Christian (1896) Report of the Section of Chemistry and Mineralogy. Annual Report (new Series): Volume 1-XVI, 1885-1904, Volume 7, Geological Survey of Canada.

Gallery:

ⓘ 'Chabazite'

Chabazite

Partridge Island, Parrsboro, Cumberland Co., Nova Scotia, Canada

Chabazite

Partridge Island, Parrsboro, Cumberland Co., Nova Scotia, Canada

Chabazite

Partridge Island, Parrsboro, Cumberland Co., Nova Scotia, Canada

NaCa₄(Si₂₇Al₉)O₇₂ · 28H₂Oⓘ Stilbite-Ca

Stilbite-Ca, etc.

Partridge Island, Parrsboro, Cumberland Co., Nova Scotia, Canada

Stilbite-Ca, etc.

Partridge Island, Parrsboro, Cumberland Co., Nova Scotia, Canada

Stilbite-Ca, etc.

Partridge Island, Parrsboro, Cumberland Co., Nova Scotia, Canada

List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification

Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts
ⓘ	Galena	2.CD.10	PbS
Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides
ⓘ	Magnetite	4.BB.05	Fe²⁺Fe³⁺₂O₄
ⓘ	Hematite	4.CB.05	Fe₂O₃
ⓘ	Quartz var. Agate	4.DA.05	SiO₂
ⓘ	var. Amethyst	4.DA.05	SiO₂
ⓘ	var. Chalcedony	4.DA.05	SiO₂
ⓘ		4.DA.05	SiO₂
Group 5 - Nitrates and Carbonates
ⓘ	Calcite	5.AB.05	CaCO₃
Group 9 - Silicates
ⓘ	Celadonite	9.EC.15	K(MgFe³⁺◻)(Si₄O₁₀)(OH)₂
ⓘ	Stilpnomelane	9.EG.40	(K,Ca,Na)(Fe,Mg,Al)₈(Si,Al)₁₂(O,OH)₃₆ · nH₂O
ⓘ	Natrolite	9.GA.05	Na₂Al₂Si₃O₁₀ · 2H₂O
ⓘ	Analcime	9.GB.05	Na(AlSi₂O₆) · H₂O
ⓘ	Laumontite	9.GB.10	CaAl₂Si₄O₁₂ · 4H₂O
ⓘ	Chabazite-Na	9.GD.10	(Na₂,K₂,Ca,Sr,Mg)₂[Al₂Si₄O₁₂]₂ · 12H₂O
ⓘ	Epistilbite	9.GD.45	CaAl₂Si₆O₁₆ · 5H₂O
ⓘ	Stilbite-Ca	9.GE.10	NaCa₄(Si₂₇Al₉)O₇₂ · 28H₂O
ⓘ	Barrerite	9.GE.15	Na₂(Si₇Al₂)O₁₈ · 6H₂O
Unclassified
ⓘ	'Apophyllite Group'	-	AB₄[Si₈O₂₂]X · 8H₂O
ⓘ	'Chabazite'	-
ⓘ	'Chlorite Group'	-
ⓘ	'Heulandite Subgroup'	-	(Na/Ca/K)_5-6[Al_8-9 Si_27-28 O₇₂] · nH₂O
ⓘ	'Stilbite Subgroup'	-	M_6-7[Al_8-9Si_27-28O₇₂] · nH₂O

List of minerals for each chemical element

H	Hydrogen
H	ⓘ Analcime	Na(AlSi₂O₆) · H₂O
H	ⓘ Apophyllite Group	AB₄[Si₈O₂₂]X · 8H₂O
H	ⓘ Barrerite	Na₂(Si₇Al₂)O₁₈ · 6H₂O
H	ⓘ Celadonite	K(MgFe³⁺◻)(Si₄O₁₀)(OH)₂
H	ⓘ Epistilbite	CaAl₂Si₆O₁₆ · 5H₂O
H	ⓘ Heulandite Subgroup	(Na/Ca/K)_5-6[Al_8-9 Si_27-28 O₇₂] · nH₂O
H	ⓘ Laumontite	CaAl₂Si₄O₁₂ · 4H₂O
H	ⓘ Natrolite	Na₂Al₂Si₃O₁₀ · 2H₂O
H	ⓘ Stilbite Subgroup	M_6-7[Al_8-9Si_27-28O₇₂] · nH₂O
H	ⓘ Stilpnomelane	(K,Ca,Na)(Fe,Mg,Al)₈(Si,Al)₁₂(O,OH)₃₆ · nH₂O
H	ⓘ Chabazite-Na	(Na₂,K₂,Ca,Sr,Mg)₂[Al₂Si₄O₁₂]₂ · 12H₂O
H	ⓘ Stilbite-Ca	NaCa₄(Si₂₇Al₉)O₇₂ · 28H₂O
C	Carbon
C	ⓘ Calcite	CaCO₃
O	Oxygen
O	ⓘ Quartz var. Agate	SiO₂
O	ⓘ Quartz var. Amethyst	SiO₂
O	ⓘ Analcime	Na(AlSi₂O₆) · H₂O
O	ⓘ Apophyllite Group	AB₄[Si₈O₂₂]X · 8H₂O
O	ⓘ Barrerite	Na₂(Si₇Al₂)O₁₈ · 6H₂O
O	ⓘ Calcite	CaCO₃
O	ⓘ Celadonite	K(MgFe³⁺◻)(Si₄O₁₀)(OH)₂
O	ⓘ Quartz var. Chalcedony	SiO₂
O	ⓘ Epistilbite	CaAl₂Si₆O₁₆ · 5H₂O
O	ⓘ Hematite	Fe₂O₃
O	ⓘ Heulandite Subgroup	(Na/Ca/K)_5-6[Al_8-9 Si_27-28 O₇₂] · nH₂O
O	ⓘ Laumontite	CaAl₂Si₄O₁₂ · 4H₂O
O	ⓘ Magnetite	Fe²⁺Fe₂³⁺O₄
O	ⓘ Natrolite	Na₂Al₂Si₃O₁₀ · 2H₂O
O	ⓘ Quartz	SiO₂
O	ⓘ Stilbite Subgroup	M_6-7[Al_8-9Si_27-28O₇₂] · nH₂O
O	ⓘ Stilpnomelane	(K,Ca,Na)(Fe,Mg,Al)₈(Si,Al)₁₂(O,OH)₃₆ · nH₂O
O	ⓘ Chabazite-Na	(Na₂,K₂,Ca,Sr,Mg)₂[Al₂Si₄O₁₂]₂ · 12H₂O
O	ⓘ Stilbite-Ca	NaCa₄(Si₂₇Al₉)O₇₂ · 28H₂O
Na	Sodium
Na	ⓘ Analcime	Na(AlSi₂O₆) · H₂O
Na	ⓘ Barrerite	Na₂(Si₇Al₂)O₁₈ · 6H₂O
Na	ⓘ Heulandite Subgroup	(Na/Ca/K)_5-6[Al_8-9 Si_27-28 O₇₂] · nH₂O
Na	ⓘ Natrolite	Na₂Al₂Si₃O₁₀ · 2H₂O
Na	ⓘ Stilpnomelane	(K,Ca,Na)(Fe,Mg,Al)₈(Si,Al)₁₂(O,OH)₃₆ · nH₂O
Na	ⓘ Chabazite-Na	(Na₂,K₂,Ca,Sr,Mg)₂[Al₂Si₄O₁₂]₂ · 12H₂O
Na	ⓘ Stilbite-Ca	NaCa₄(Si₂₇Al₉)O₇₂ · 28H₂O
Mg	Magnesium
Mg	ⓘ Celadonite	K(MgFe³⁺◻)(Si₄O₁₀)(OH)₂
Mg	ⓘ Stilpnomelane	(K,Ca,Na)(Fe,Mg,Al)₈(Si,Al)₁₂(O,OH)₃₆ · nH₂O
Mg	ⓘ Chabazite-Na	(Na₂,K₂,Ca,Sr,Mg)₂[Al₂Si₄O₁₂]₂ · 12H₂O
Al	Aluminium
Al	ⓘ Analcime	Na(AlSi₂O₆) · H₂O
Al	ⓘ Barrerite	Na₂(Si₇Al₂)O₁₈ · 6H₂O
Al	ⓘ Epistilbite	CaAl₂Si₆O₁₆ · 5H₂O
Al	ⓘ Heulandite Subgroup	(Na/Ca/K)_5-6[Al_8-9 Si_27-28 O₇₂] · nH₂O
Al	ⓘ Laumontite	CaAl₂Si₄O₁₂ · 4H₂O
Al	ⓘ Natrolite	Na₂Al₂Si₃O₁₀ · 2H₂O
Al	ⓘ Stilbite Subgroup	M_6-7[Al_8-9Si_27-28O₇₂] · nH₂O
Al	ⓘ Stilpnomelane	(K,Ca,Na)(Fe,Mg,Al)₈(Si,Al)₁₂(O,OH)₃₆ · nH₂O
Al	ⓘ Chabazite-Na	(Na₂,K₂,Ca,Sr,Mg)₂[Al₂Si₄O₁₂]₂ · 12H₂O
Al	ⓘ Stilbite-Ca	NaCa₄(Si₂₇Al₉)O₇₂ · 28H₂O
Si	Silicon
Si	ⓘ Quartz var. Agate	SiO₂
Si	ⓘ Quartz var. Amethyst	SiO₂
Si	ⓘ Analcime	Na(AlSi₂O₆) · H₂O
Si	ⓘ Apophyllite Group	AB₄[Si₈O₂₂]X · 8H₂O
Si	ⓘ Barrerite	Na₂(Si₇Al₂)O₁₈ · 6H₂O
Si	ⓘ Celadonite	K(MgFe³⁺◻)(Si₄O₁₀)(OH)₂
Si	ⓘ Quartz var. Chalcedony	SiO₂
Si	ⓘ Epistilbite	CaAl₂Si₆O₁₆ · 5H₂O
Si	ⓘ Heulandite Subgroup	(Na/Ca/K)_5-6[Al_8-9 Si_27-28 O₇₂] · nH₂O
Si	ⓘ Laumontite	CaAl₂Si₄O₁₂ · 4H₂O
Si	ⓘ Natrolite	Na₂Al₂Si₃O₁₀ · 2H₂O
Si	ⓘ Quartz	SiO₂
Si	ⓘ Stilbite Subgroup	M_6-7[Al_8-9Si_27-28O₇₂] · nH₂O
Si	ⓘ Stilpnomelane	(K,Ca,Na)(Fe,Mg,Al)₈(Si,Al)₁₂(O,OH)₃₆ · nH₂O
Si	ⓘ Chabazite-Na	(Na₂,K₂,Ca,Sr,Mg)₂[Al₂Si₄O₁₂]₂ · 12H₂O
Si	ⓘ Stilbite-Ca	NaCa₄(Si₂₇Al₉)O₇₂ · 28H₂O
S	Sulfur
S	ⓘ Galena	PbS
K	Potassium
K	ⓘ Celadonite	K(MgFe³⁺◻)(Si₄O₁₀)(OH)₂
K	ⓘ Heulandite Subgroup	(Na/Ca/K)_5-6[Al_8-9 Si_27-28 O₇₂] · nH₂O
K	ⓘ Stilpnomelane	(K,Ca,Na)(Fe,Mg,Al)₈(Si,Al)₁₂(O,OH)₃₆ · nH₂O
K	ⓘ Chabazite-Na	(Na₂,K₂,Ca,Sr,Mg)₂[Al₂Si₄O₁₂]₂ · 12H₂O
Ca	Calcium
Ca	ⓘ Calcite	CaCO₃
Ca	ⓘ Epistilbite	CaAl₂Si₆O₁₆ · 5H₂O
Ca	ⓘ Heulandite Subgroup	(Na/Ca/K)_5-6[Al_8-9 Si_27-28 O₇₂] · nH₂O
Ca	ⓘ Laumontite	CaAl₂Si₄O₁₂ · 4H₂O
Ca	ⓘ Stilpnomelane	(K,Ca,Na)(Fe,Mg,Al)₈(Si,Al)₁₂(O,OH)₃₆ · nH₂O
Ca	ⓘ Chabazite-Na	(Na₂,K₂,Ca,Sr,Mg)₂[Al₂Si₄O₁₂]₂ · 12H₂O
Ca	ⓘ Stilbite-Ca	NaCa₄(Si₂₇Al₉)O₇₂ · 28H₂O
Fe	Iron
Fe	ⓘ Celadonite	K(MgFe³⁺◻)(Si₄O₁₀)(OH)₂
Fe	ⓘ Hematite	Fe₂O₃
Fe	ⓘ Magnetite	Fe²⁺Fe₂³⁺O₄
Fe	ⓘ Stilpnomelane	(K,Ca,Na)(Fe,Mg,Al)₈(Si,Al)₁₂(O,OH)₃₆ · nH₂O
Sr	Strontium
Sr	ⓘ Chabazite-Na	(Na₂,K₂,Ca,Sr,Mg)₂[Al₂Si₄O₁₂]₂ · 12H₂O
Pb	Lead
Pb	ⓘ Galena	PbS

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Jackson, C.T.; Alger, F. (1832) Remarks on the Mineralogy and Geology of the Peninsula of Nova Scotia. E. W. Metcalf and Co.

Emmons, Ebenezer (1836) Notice of a scientific expedition. American Journal of Science and Arts, 30 (2) 330-354

Gesner, Abraham (1836) Remarks on the Geology and Mineralogy of Nova Scotia. 319pp.

Phillips, William, Alger, Francis (1844) An Elementary Treatise on Mineralogy (5th ed.) William D. Ticknor & Co., Boston, MA.

Dawson, J.W. (1855) Acadian Geology: An Account of the Geological Structure and Minerals Resources of Nova Scotia and Portions of the Neighbouring Provinces of British America.

Hoffmann, G. Christian (1896) Report of the Section of Chemistry and Mineralogy. Annual Report (new Series): Volume 1-XVI, 1885-1904, Volume 7, Geological Survey of Canada.

Powers, S. (1916) The Acadian Triassic, Part 1. The Journal of Geology: 24(1): 1-26.

Powers, S. (1916) The Acadian Triassic, Part 3. The Journal of Geology: 24(3): 254-268.

Walker, Thomas L., Parsons, Arthur L. (1922) The zeolites of Nova Scotia. Contributions to Canadian Mineralogy, University of Toronto Press. 13-73

Hornor, A.P. (1939) Magnetite and Hematite Veins in Triassic Lavas of Nova Scotia. Economic Geology: 34: 921-930.

Gregory, Gardiner (1966) Mineral Hunting in the Parrsboro, Nova Scotia Area. Rocks & Minerals, 41 (2) 85-91 doi:10.1080/00357529.1966.11765526

Tschernich, Rudy W. (1992) Zeolites of the World. Geoscience Press, Inc. 567pp.

Pe-Piper, Georgia, Miller, Lisa (2002) Zeolite minerals from the North Shore of the Minas Basin, Nova Scotia. Atlantic Geology, 38 (1) 11-28 doi:10.4138/1252

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