Vote for your favorite mineral in #MinCup26! - Sphalerite vs. Anorthite
Both zinc ore Sphalerite and calcium plagioclase feldspar Anorthite have perfect cleavage that will split cleanly if you hit them with a hammer, but only one can claim a larger split of your votes!
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 TimeExplore Fossils
Minerals by PropertiesMinerals by ChemistryMineral Visual ExplorerAdvanced 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 QuizTime Machine
Photo SearchPhoto GalleriesSearch by ColorPhoto Colour ExplorerNew Photos TodayNew Photos YesterdayMembers' Photo GalleriesPast Photo of the Day GalleryPhotography

Houffalize, Luxembourg, Wallonia, Belgiumi
Regional Level Types
HouffalizeMunicipality
LuxembourgProvince
WalloniaRegion
BelgiumCountry

This page is currently not sponsored. Click here to sponsor this page.
PhotosMapsSearch
Neighbouring regions:
Gouvy, Luxembourg, Wallonia, Belgium
La-Roche-en-Ardenne, Luxembourg, Wallonia, Belgium
Manhay, Luxembourg, Wallonia, Belgium
Vielsalm, Luxembourg, Wallonia, Belgium
Bastogne, Luxembourg, Wallonia, Belgium
Type:
Municipality
Largest Settlements:
PlacePopulation
Houffalize4,614 (2011)
Mindat Locality ID:
337259
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:2:337259:6
GUID (UUID V4):
0
Other Languages:
View 31 more...
French:
Houffalize, Province de Luxembourg, Région wallonne, Belgique
German:
Hohenfels, Provinz Luxemburg, Wallonische Region, Belgien
Italian:
Houffalize, Provincia del Lussemburgo, Vallonia, Belgio
Russian:
Уффализ, Люксембург, Валлония, Бельгия
Simplified Chinese:
胡法利兹, 盧森堡省, 瓦隆大区, 比利时
Spanish:
Houffalize, Provincia de Luxemburgo, Región Valona, Bélgica
Arabic:
هوفاليز, لوكسمبورغ, والونيا, بلجيكا
Basque:
Houffalize, Luxenburgo, Valonia, Belgika
Breton:
Houffalize, Luksembourg, Wallonia, Belgia
Bulgarian:
Уфализ, Люксембург, Валония, Белгия
Catalan:
Houffalize, Província de Luxemburg, Valònia, Bèlgica
Cebuano:
Houffalize, Province du Luxembourg, Wallonia, Belhika
Czech:
Houffalize, Lucemburk, Valonsko, Belgie
Dutch:
Houffalize, Luxemburg, Wallonië, België
Esperanto:
Houffalize, Luksemburgo, Valonio, Belgio
Estonian:
Houffalize'i vald, Luxembourgi provints, Valloonia, Belgia
Farsi/Persian:
اوفلیز, لوکزامبورگ, والونی, بلژیک
Greek:
Χουφαλίζ, Λουξεμβούργο, Βαλλωνική Περιοχή, Βέλγιο
Hungarian:
Houffalize, Luxembourg, Vallónia, Belgium
Japanese:
ウッファリーズ, リュクサンブール州, ワロン地域, ベルギー
Korean:
우팔리즈, 뤽상부르주, 왈롱, 벨기에
Limburgian:
Houffalize, Luxemburg, Wallonië, Belsj
Luxembourgish:
Houffalize, Provënz Lëtzebuerg, Wallounesch Regioun, Belsch
Macedonian:
Уфализ, Валонија, Белгија
Norwegian:
Houffalize, Luxembourg, Vallonia, Belgia
Occitan:
Houffalize, Província de Luxemborg, Valonia, Belgica
Polish:
Houffalize, Luksemburg, Region Waloński, Belgia
Portuguese:
Houffalize, Luxemburgo, Valônia, Bélgica
Romanian:
Houffalize, Luxemburg, Valonia, Belgia
Scots:
Houffalize, Luxembourg, Wallonie, Belgium
Slovak:
Houffalize, Luxembourg, Valónsky región, Belgicko
Swedish:
Houffalize, Luxemburg, Vallonien, Belgien
Traditional Chinese:
胡法利茲, 華隆, 比利時
Vietnamese:
Houffalize, Luxembourg, Wallonie, Bỉ
Volapük:
Houffalize, Luxembourg, Belgän
Walloon:
Oufalijhe, Province do Lussimbork, Walonreye, Beldjike
Waray:
Houffalize, Luxembourg, Wallonie, Belhika


Houffalize is a Walloon municipality of Belgium in the province of Luxembourg. The municipality consists of the following sub-municipalities: Houffalize proper, Mabompré, Mont, Nadrin, Tailles, Tavigny, and Wibrin. Other population centers include Achouffe, Alboumont, Bœur, Bonnerue, Buret, Cetturu, Chabrehez, Cowan, Dinez, Engreux, Filly, Fontenaille, Mormont, Ollomont, Pisserotte, Sommerain, Taverneux, Vellereux, Vissoûle, Wandebourcy, and Wilogne.

Select Mineral List Type

Standard Detailed Gallery Strunz Chemical Elements

Mineral List

Mineral list contains entries from the region specified including sub-localities

6 valid minerals.

Gallery:

List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification

Group 1 - Elements
ⓘNative Gold1.AA.05Au
Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts
ⓘPyrite2.EB.05aFeS2
Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides
ⓘGoethite4.00.Fe3+O(OH)
ⓘQuartz4.DA.05SiO2
Group 9 - Silicates
ⓘChloritoid9.AF.85Fe2+Al2O(SiO4)(OH)2
ⓘPyrophyllite9.EC.10Al2Si4O10(OH)2

List of minerals for each chemical element

HHydrogen
Hⓘ ChloritoidFe2+Al2O(SiO4)(OH)2
Hⓘ GoethiteFe3+O(OH)
Hⓘ PyrophylliteAl2Si4O10(OH)2
OOxygen
Oⓘ ChloritoidFe2+Al2O(SiO4)(OH)2
Oⓘ GoethiteFe3+O(OH)
Oⓘ PyrophylliteAl2Si4O10(OH)2
Oⓘ QuartzSiO2
AlAluminium
Alⓘ ChloritoidFe2+Al2O(SiO4)(OH)2
Alⓘ PyrophylliteAl2Si4O10(OH)2
SiSilicon
Siⓘ ChloritoidFe2+Al2O(SiO4)(OH)2
Siⓘ PyrophylliteAl2Si4O10(OH)2
Siⓘ QuartzSiO2
SSulfur
Sⓘ PyriteFeS2
FeIron
Feⓘ ChloritoidFe2+Al2O(SiO4)(OH)2
Feⓘ GoethiteFe3+O(OH)
Feⓘ PyriteFeS2
AuGold
Auⓘ Native GoldAu

Fossils

There are 1 fossil locality from the PaleoBioDB database within this region.

These data are provided on an experimental basis and are taken from external databases. Mindat.org has no control currently over the accuracy of these data.

Occurrences4
Youngest Fossil Listed361 Ma (Late/Upper Devonian)
Oldest Fossil Listed365 Ma (Late/Upper Devonian)
Fossils from RegionClick here to show the list.
Accepted NameHierarchy Age
Sphenopteris
genus		Plantae : Tracheophyta : Lyginopteridaceae : Sphenopteris364.7 - 360.7 Ma
Late/Upper Devonian
Condrusia
genus		Plantae : Condrusia364.7 - 360.7 Ma
Late/Upper Devonian
Archaeopteris
genus		Plantae : Aneurophytophyta : Archaeopteridopsida : Archaeopteridales : Archaeopteridaceae : Archaeopteris364.7 - 360.7 Ma
Late/Upper Devonian
Fossil LocalitiesClick to show 1 fossil locality

Other Databases

Wikipedia:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houffalize
Wikidata ID:Q650274
GeoNames ID:2795323

Localities in this Region

Belgium

Other Regions, Features and Areas that Intersect

Eurasian PlateTectonic Plate
EuropeContinent

This page contains all mineral locality references listed on mindat.org. This does not claim to be a complete list. If you know of more minerals from this site, please register so you can add to our database. This locality information is for reference purposes only. You should never attempt to visit any sites listed in mindat.org without first ensuring that you have the permission of the land and/or mineral rights holders for access and that you are aware of all safety precautions necessary.

References

Hatert, F., Deliens, M., Fransolet, A.-M., Van Der Meersche, E. (2002) Les minéraux de Belgique (2nd ed.) Muséum des Sciences Naturelles, Bruxelles.
Quick NavTopMineral ListFossilsOther DatabasesLocalities in RegionOther RegionsReferences
 
and/or  
Mindat.org® is an outreach project of the Hudson Institute of Mineralogy, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. Mindat® and mindat.org® are registered trademarks of the Hudson Institute of Mineralogy.
Copyright © mindat.org and the Hudson Institute of Mineralogy 1993-2026, 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 and Ida Chau.
Content on this site may not be used to train, fine-tune, or otherwise develop artificial intelligence or machine learning models without prior written permission - see our Terms & Conditions.
To cite: Ralph, J., Von Bargen, D., Martynov, P., Zhang, J., Que, X., Prabhu, A., Morrison, S. M., Li, W., Chen, W., & Ma, X. (2025). Mindat.org: The open access mineralogy database to accelerate data-intensive geoscience research. American Mineralogist, 110(6), 833–844. doi:10.2138/am-2024-9486.
Privacy Policy - Terms & Conditions - Contact Us / DMCA issues - Report a bug/vulnerability Current server date and time: September 3, 2026 04:19:03 Page updated: December 29, 2025 12:40:40
Go to top of page