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Kali Kafi Mine, Anarak District, Nain County, Isfahan Province, Iran i
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Kali Kafi Mine Mine
Anarak District District
Nain County County
Isfahan Province Province
Iran Country

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Kali Kafi Mine	Mine
Anarak District	District
Nain County	County
Isfahan Province	Province
Iran	Country

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Smithsonite, etc.

Kali Kafi Mine, Anarak District, Nain County, Isfahan Province, Iran

Herbertsmithite, etc.

Kali Kafi Mine, Anarak District, Nain County, Isfahan Province, Iran

Wulfenite, etc.

Kali Kafi Mine, Anarak District, Nain County, Isfahan Province, Iran

Smithsonite, etc.

Kali Kafi Mine, Anarak District, Nain County, Isfahan Province, Iran

Herbertsmithite, etc.

Kali Kafi Mine, Anarak District, Nain County, Isfahan Province, Iran

Wulfenite, etc.

Kali Kafi Mine, Anarak District, Nain County, Isfahan Province, Iran

Smithsonite, etc.

Kali Kafi Mine, Anarak District, Nain County, Isfahan Province, Iran

Herbertsmithite, etc.

Kali Kafi Mine, Anarak District, Nain County, Isfahan Province, Iran

Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):

33° 32' 8'' North , 54° 32' 39'' East

Latitude & Longitude (decimal):

Type:

Köppen climate type:

BWh : Hot deserts climate

Mindat Locality ID:

63563

Long-form identifier:

mindat:1:2:63563:2

GUID (UUID V4):

Other/historical names associated with this locality:

Kale Kafi Mine

Porphyry copper deposit.

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Standard Detailed Gallery Strunz Chemical Elements

Commodity List

This is a list of exploitable or exploited mineral commodities recorded at this locality.

ⓘ Copper

Mineral List

32 valid minerals.

Rock Types Recorded

Note: data is currently VERY limited. Please bear with us while we work towards adding this information!

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Alphabetical List Tree Diagram

ⓘ 'Porphyry'

Detailed Mineral List:

ⓘ Arsenopyrite

Formula: FeAsS

References:

Singer, D.A., Berger, V.I., Moring, B.C. (2008) Porphyry copper deposits of the world: Database and grade and tonnage models, 2008. Open-File Report 2008-1155

ⓘ Aurichalcite

Formula: (Zn,Cu)₅(CO₃)₂(OH)₆

References:

Collection of RJ Martin from the (labelled) collection of Neil Hubbard

ⓘ Beaverite-(Cu)

Formula: Pb(Fe³⁺₂Cu)(SO₄)₂(OH)₆

References:

C.Auer (2021)

ⓘ 'Biotite'

Formula: K(Fe²⁺/Mg)₂(Al/Fe³⁺/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]₂Si₂O₁₀)(OH/F)₂

References:

Singer, D.A., Berger, V.I., Moring, B.C. (2008) Porphyry copper deposits of the world: Database and grade and tonnage models, 2008. Open-File Report 2008-1155

ⓘ Bornite

Formula: Cu₅FeS₄

References:

Singer, D.A., Berger, V.I., Moring, B.C. (2008) Porphyry copper deposits of the world: Database and grade and tonnage models, 2008. Open-File Report 2008-1155

ⓘ Chalcocite

Formula: Cu₂S

References:

Singer, D.A., Berger, V.I., Moring, B.C. (2008) Porphyry copper deposits of the world: Database and grade and tonnage models, 2008. Open-File Report 2008-1155

ⓘ Chalcopyrite

Formula: CuFeS₂

References:

Singer, D.A., Berger, V.I., Moring, B.C. (2008) Porphyry copper deposits of the world: Database and grade and tonnage models, 2008. Open-File Report 2008-1155

ⓘ Chrysocolla

Formula: Cu_2-xAl_x(H_2-xSi₂O₅)(OH)₄ · nH₂O, x < 1

References:

S. Weiß: Lapis 29(12):38-39 (2004)

ⓘ Clinoatacamite

Formula: Cu₂(OH)₃Cl

References:

Jambor, John L., Dutrizac, John E., Roberts, Andrew C., Grice, Joel D., Szymanski, Jan T. (1996) Clinoatacamite, a new polymorph of Cu₂(OH)₃Cl, and its relationship to paratacamite and "anarakite". The Canadian Mineralogist, 34 (1) 61-72

ⓘ Covellite

Formula: CuS

References:

Singer, D.A., Berger, V.I., Moring, B.C. (2008) Porphyry copper deposits of the world: Database and grade and tonnage models, 2008. Open-File Report 2008-1155

ⓘ Enargite

Formula: Cu₃AsS₄

References:

Singer, D.A., Berger, V.I., Moring, B.C. (2008) Porphyry copper deposits of the world: Database and grade and tonnage models, 2008. Open-File Report 2008-1155

ⓘ Galena

Formula: PbS

References:

Singer, D.A., Berger, V.I., Moring, B.C. (2008) Porphyry copper deposits of the world: Database and grade and tonnage models, 2008. Open-File Report 2008-1155

ⓘ Gypsum

Formula: CaSO₄ · 2H₂O

References:

Singer, D.A., Berger, V.I., Moring, B.C. (2008) Porphyry copper deposits of the world: Database and grade and tonnage models, 2008. Open-File Report 2008-1155

ⓘ Hematite

Formula: Fe₂O₃

References:

Singer, D.A., Berger, V.I., Moring, B.C. (2008) Porphyry copper deposits of the world: Database and grade and tonnage models, 2008. Open-File Report 2008-1155

ⓘ Hemimorphite

Formula: Zn₄Si₂O₇(OH)₂ · H₂O

References:

S. Weiß: Lapis 29(12):38-39 (2004)

ⓘ Herbertsmithite

Formula: Cu₃Zn(OH)₆Cl₂

References:

S. Weiß: Lapis 29(12):38-39 (2004)

ⓘ Kaolinite

Formula: Al₂(Si₂O₅)(OH)₄

References:

Singer, D.A., Berger, V.I., Moring, B.C. (2008) Porphyry copper deposits of the world: Database and grade and tonnage models, 2008. Open-File Report 2008-1155

ⓘ 'Limonite'

References:

S. Weiß: Lapis 29(12):38-39 (2004)

ⓘ Magnetite

Formula: Fe²⁺Fe³⁺₂O₄

References:

Singer, D.A., Berger, V.I., Moring, B.C. (2008) Porphyry copper deposits of the world: Database and grade and tonnage models, 2008. Open-File Report 2008-1155

ⓘ Minium

Formula: Pb₃O₄

References:

Haas, Peter (n.d.) Personal communication.

ⓘ Molybdenite

Formula: MoS₂

References:

Singer, D.A., Berger, V.I., Moring, B.C. (2008) Porphyry copper deposits of the world: Database and grade and tonnage models, 2008. Open-File Report 2008-1155

ⓘ Native Copper

Formula: Cu

References:

Singer, D.A., Berger, V.I., Moring, B.C. (2008) Porphyry copper deposits of the world: Database and grade and tonnage models, 2008. Open-File Report 2008-1155

ⓘ Native Gold

Formula: Au

References:

Singer, D.A., Berger, V.I., Moring, B.C. (2008) Porphyry copper deposits of the world: Database and grade and tonnage models, 2008. Open-File Report 2008-1155

ⓘ Paratacamite

Formula: Cu₃(Cu,Zn)(OH)₆Cl₂

References:

S. Weiß: Lapis 29(12):38-39 (2004)

ⓘ Pyrite

Formula: FeS₂

References:

Singer, D.A., Berger, V.I., Moring, B.C. (2008) Porphyry copper deposits of the world: Database and grade and tonnage models, 2008. Open-File Report 2008-1155

ⓘ Pyrrhotite

Formula: Fe_1-xS

References:

Singer, D.A., Berger, V.I., Moring, B.C. (2008) Porphyry copper deposits of the world: Database and grade and tonnage models, 2008. Open-File Report 2008-1155

ⓘ Rosasite

Formula: (Cu,Zn)₂(CO₃)(OH)₂

References:

S. Weiß: Lapis 29(12):38-39 (2004)

ⓘ Scheelite

Formula: Ca(WO₄)

References:

Singer, D.A., Berger, V.I., Moring, B.C. (2008) Porphyry copper deposits of the world: Database and grade and tonnage models, 2008. Open-File Report 2008-1155

ⓘ Seelite

Formula: Mg(UO₂)(As³⁺O₃)_0.7(AsO₄)_0.3 · 7H₂O

References:

Hairapetian collection

ⓘ Smithsonite

Formula: ZnCO₃

References:

Luetcke, Rolf (n.d.) Personal communication.

ⓘ Sphalerite

Formula: ZnS

References:

Singer, D.A., Berger, V.I., Moring, B.C. (2008) Porphyry copper deposits of the world: Database and grade and tonnage models, 2008. Open-File Report 2008-1155

ⓘ Stromeyerite

Formula: AgCuS

References:

Singer, D.A., Berger, V.I., Moring, B.C. (2008) Porphyry copper deposits of the world: Database and grade and tonnage models, 2008. Open-File Report 2008-1155

ⓘ Wulfenite

Formula: Pb(MoO₄)

References:

S. Weiß: Lapis 29(12):38-39 (2004)

ⓘ Zincrosasite

Formula: (Zn,Cu)₂(CO₃)(OH)₂

References:

Manfred Kampf collection

Gallery:

List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification

Group 1 - Elements
ⓘ	Native Copper	1.AA.05	Cu
ⓘ	Native Gold	1.AA.05	Au
Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts
ⓘ	Chalcocite	2.BA.05	Cu₂S
ⓘ	Bornite	2.BA.15	Cu₅FeS₄
ⓘ	Stromeyerite	2.BA.40	AgCuS
ⓘ	Covellite	2.CA.05a	CuS
ⓘ	Sphalerite	2.CB.05a	ZnS
ⓘ	Chalcopyrite	2.CB.10a	CuFeS₂
ⓘ	Pyrrhotite	2.CC.10	Fe_1-xS
ⓘ	Galena	2.CD.10	PbS
ⓘ	Molybdenite	2.EA.30	MoS₂
ⓘ	Pyrite	2.EB.05a	FeS₂
ⓘ	Arsenopyrite	2.EB.20	FeAsS
ⓘ	Enargite	2.KA.05	Cu₃AsS₄
Group 3 - Halides
ⓘ	Clinoatacamite	3.DA.10b	Cu₂(OH)₃Cl
ⓘ	Paratacamite	3.DA.10c	Cu₃(Cu,Zn)(OH)₆Cl₂
ⓘ	Herbertsmithite	3.DA.10c	Cu₃Zn(OH)₆Cl₂
Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides
ⓘ	Magnetite	4.BB.05	Fe²⁺Fe³⁺₂O₄
ⓘ	Minium	4.BD.05	Pb₃O₄
ⓘ	Hematite	4.CB.05	Fe₂O₃
ⓘ	Seelite	4.JD.10	Mg(UO₂)(As³⁺O₃)_0.7(AsO₄)_0.3 · 7H₂O
Group 5 - Nitrates and Carbonates
ⓘ	Smithsonite	5.AB.05	ZnCO₃
ⓘ	Rosasite	5.BA.10	(Cu,Zn)₂(CO₃)(OH)₂
ⓘ	Zincrosasite	5.BA.10	(Zn,Cu)₂(CO₃)(OH)₂
ⓘ	Aurichalcite	5.BA.15	(Zn,Cu)₅(CO₃)₂(OH)₆
Group 7 - Sulphates, Chromates, Molybdates and Tungstates
ⓘ	Beaverite-(Cu)	7.BC.10	Pb(Fe³⁺₂Cu)(SO₄)₂(OH)₆
ⓘ	Gypsum	7.CD.40	CaSO₄ · 2H₂O
ⓘ	Scheelite	7.GA.05	Ca(WO₄)
ⓘ	Wulfenite	7.GA.05	Pb(MoO₄)
Group 9 - Silicates
ⓘ	Hemimorphite	9.BD.10	Zn₄Si₂O₇(OH)₂ · H₂O
ⓘ	Kaolinite	9.ED.05	Al₂(Si₂O₅)(OH)₄
ⓘ	Chrysocolla	9.ED.20	Cu_2-xAl_x(H_2-xSi₂O₅)(OH)₄ · nH₂O, x < 1
Unclassified
ⓘ	'Biotite'	-	K(Fe²⁺/Mg)₂(Al/Fe³⁺/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]₂Si₂O₁₀)(OH/F)₂
ⓘ	'Limonite'	-

List of minerals for each chemical element

H	Hydrogen
H	ⓘ Aurichalcite	(Zn,Cu)₅(CO₃)₂(OH)₆
H	ⓘ Beaverite-(Cu)	Pb(Fe₂³⁺Cu)(SO₄)₂(OH)₆
H	ⓘ Biotite	K(Fe²⁺/Mg)₂(Al/Fe³⁺/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]₂Si₂O₁₀)(OH/F)₂
H	ⓘ Chrysocolla	Cu_2-xAl_x(H_2-xSi₂O₅)(OH)₄ · nH₂O, x < 1
H	ⓘ Clinoatacamite	Cu₂(OH)₃Cl
H	ⓘ Gypsum	CaSO₄ · 2H₂O
H	ⓘ Hemimorphite	Zn₄Si₂O₇(OH)₂ · H₂O
H	ⓘ Kaolinite	Al₂(Si₂O₅)(OH)₄
H	ⓘ Paratacamite	Cu₃(Cu,Zn)(OH)₆Cl₂
H	ⓘ Rosasite	(Cu,Zn)₂(CO₃)(OH)₂
H	ⓘ Seelite	Mg(UO₂)(As³⁺O₃)_0.7(AsO₄)_0.3 · 7H₂O
H	ⓘ Zincrosasite	(Zn,Cu)₂(CO₃)(OH)₂
H	ⓘ Herbertsmithite	Cu₃Zn(OH)₆Cl₂
C	Carbon
C	ⓘ Aurichalcite	(Zn,Cu)₅(CO₃)₂(OH)₆
C	ⓘ Rosasite	(Cu,Zn)₂(CO₃)(OH)₂
C	ⓘ Smithsonite	ZnCO₃
C	ⓘ Zincrosasite	(Zn,Cu)₂(CO₃)(OH)₂
O	Oxygen
O	ⓘ Aurichalcite	(Zn,Cu)₅(CO₃)₂(OH)₆
O	ⓘ Beaverite-(Cu)	Pb(Fe₂³⁺Cu)(SO₄)₂(OH)₆
O	ⓘ Biotite	K(Fe²⁺/Mg)₂(Al/Fe³⁺/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]₂Si₂O₁₀)(OH/F)₂
O	ⓘ Chrysocolla	Cu_2-xAl_x(H_2-xSi₂O₅)(OH)₄ · nH₂O, x < 1
O	ⓘ Clinoatacamite	Cu₂(OH)₃Cl
O	ⓘ Gypsum	CaSO₄ · 2H₂O
O	ⓘ Hematite	Fe₂O₃
O	ⓘ Hemimorphite	Zn₄Si₂O₇(OH)₂ · H₂O
O	ⓘ Kaolinite	Al₂(Si₂O₅)(OH)₄
O	ⓘ Magnetite	Fe²⁺Fe₂³⁺O₄
O	ⓘ Minium	Pb₃O₄
O	ⓘ Paratacamite	Cu₃(Cu,Zn)(OH)₆Cl₂
O	ⓘ Rosasite	(Cu,Zn)₂(CO₃)(OH)₂
O	ⓘ Scheelite	Ca(WO₄)
O	ⓘ Seelite	Mg(UO₂)(As³⁺O₃)_0.7(AsO₄)_0.3 · 7H₂O
O	ⓘ Smithsonite	ZnCO₃
O	ⓘ Wulfenite	Pb(MoO₄)
O	ⓘ Zincrosasite	(Zn,Cu)₂(CO₃)(OH)₂
O	ⓘ Herbertsmithite	Cu₃Zn(OH)₆Cl₂
F	Fluorine
F	ⓘ Biotite	K(Fe²⁺/Mg)₂(Al/Fe³⁺/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]₂Si₂O₁₀)(OH/F)₂
Mg	Magnesium
Mg	ⓘ Biotite	K(Fe²⁺/Mg)₂(Al/Fe³⁺/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]₂Si₂O₁₀)(OH/F)₂
Mg	ⓘ Seelite	Mg(UO₂)(As³⁺O₃)_0.7(AsO₄)_0.3 · 7H₂O
Al	Aluminium
Al	ⓘ Biotite	K(Fe²⁺/Mg)₂(Al/Fe³⁺/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]₂Si₂O₁₀)(OH/F)₂
Al	ⓘ Chrysocolla	Cu_2-xAl_x(H_2-xSi₂O₅)(OH)₄ · nH₂O, x < 1
Al	ⓘ Kaolinite	Al₂(Si₂O₅)(OH)₄
Si	Silicon
Si	ⓘ Biotite	K(Fe²⁺/Mg)₂(Al/Fe³⁺/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]₂Si₂O₁₀)(OH/F)₂
Si	ⓘ Chrysocolla	Cu_2-xAl_x(H_2-xSi₂O₅)(OH)₄ · nH₂O, x < 1
Si	ⓘ Hemimorphite	Zn₄Si₂O₇(OH)₂ · H₂O
Si	ⓘ Kaolinite	Al₂(Si₂O₅)(OH)₄
S	Sulfur
S	ⓘ Arsenopyrite	FeAsS
S	ⓘ Beaverite-(Cu)	Pb(Fe₂³⁺Cu)(SO₄)₂(OH)₆
S	ⓘ Bornite	Cu₅FeS₄
S	ⓘ Chalcopyrite	CuFeS₂
S	ⓘ Chalcocite	Cu₂S
S	ⓘ Covellite	CuS
S	ⓘ Enargite	Cu₃AsS₄
S	ⓘ Galena	PbS
S	ⓘ Gypsum	CaSO₄ · 2H₂O
S	ⓘ Molybdenite	MoS₂
S	ⓘ Pyrite	FeS₂
S	ⓘ Pyrrhotite	Fe_1-xS
S	ⓘ Sphalerite	ZnS
S	ⓘ Stromeyerite	AgCuS
Cl	Chlorine
Cl	ⓘ Clinoatacamite	Cu₂(OH)₃Cl
Cl	ⓘ Paratacamite	Cu₃(Cu,Zn)(OH)₆Cl₂
Cl	ⓘ Herbertsmithite	Cu₃Zn(OH)₆Cl₂
K	Potassium
K	ⓘ Biotite	K(Fe²⁺/Mg)₂(Al/Fe³⁺/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]₂Si₂O₁₀)(OH/F)₂
Ca	Calcium
Ca	ⓘ Gypsum	CaSO₄ · 2H₂O
Ca	ⓘ Scheelite	Ca(WO₄)
Ti	Titanium
Ti	ⓘ Biotite	K(Fe²⁺/Mg)₂(Al/Fe³⁺/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]₂Si₂O₁₀)(OH/F)₂
Fe	Iron
Fe	ⓘ Arsenopyrite	FeAsS
Fe	ⓘ Beaverite-(Cu)	Pb(Fe₂³⁺Cu)(SO₄)₂(OH)₆
Fe	ⓘ Biotite	K(Fe²⁺/Mg)₂(Al/Fe³⁺/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]₂Si₂O₁₀)(OH/F)₂
Fe	ⓘ Bornite	Cu₅FeS₄
Fe	ⓘ Chalcopyrite	CuFeS₂
Fe	ⓘ Hematite	Fe₂O₃
Fe	ⓘ Magnetite	Fe²⁺Fe₂³⁺O₄
Fe	ⓘ Pyrite	FeS₂
Fe	ⓘ Pyrrhotite	Fe_1-xS
Cu	Copper
Cu	ⓘ Aurichalcite	(Zn,Cu)₅(CO₃)₂(OH)₆
Cu	ⓘ Beaverite-(Cu)	Pb(Fe₂³⁺Cu)(SO₄)₂(OH)₆
Cu	ⓘ Bornite	Cu₅FeS₄
Cu	ⓘ Chalcopyrite	CuFeS₂
Cu	ⓘ Chalcocite	Cu₂S
Cu	ⓘ Chrysocolla	Cu_2-xAl_x(H_2-xSi₂O₅)(OH)₄ · nH₂O, x < 1
Cu	ⓘ Clinoatacamite	Cu₂(OH)₃Cl
Cu	ⓘ Covellite	CuS
Cu	ⓘ Native Copper	Cu
Cu	ⓘ Enargite	Cu₃AsS₄
Cu	ⓘ Paratacamite	Cu₃(Cu,Zn)(OH)₆Cl₂
Cu	ⓘ Rosasite	(Cu,Zn)₂(CO₃)(OH)₂
Cu	ⓘ Stromeyerite	AgCuS
Cu	ⓘ Zincrosasite	(Zn,Cu)₂(CO₃)(OH)₂
Cu	ⓘ Herbertsmithite	Cu₃Zn(OH)₆Cl₂
Zn	Zinc
Zn	ⓘ Aurichalcite	(Zn,Cu)₅(CO₃)₂(OH)₆
Zn	ⓘ Hemimorphite	Zn₄Si₂O₇(OH)₂ · H₂O
Zn	ⓘ Paratacamite	Cu₃(Cu,Zn)(OH)₆Cl₂
Zn	ⓘ Rosasite	(Cu,Zn)₂(CO₃)(OH)₂
Zn	ⓘ Smithsonite	ZnCO₃
Zn	ⓘ Sphalerite	ZnS
Zn	ⓘ Zincrosasite	(Zn,Cu)₂(CO₃)(OH)₂
Zn	ⓘ Herbertsmithite	Cu₃Zn(OH)₆Cl₂
As	Arsenic
As	ⓘ Arsenopyrite	FeAsS
As	ⓘ Enargite	Cu₃AsS₄
As	ⓘ Seelite	Mg(UO₂)(As³⁺O₃)_0.7(AsO₄)_0.3 · 7H₂O
Mo	Molybdenum
Mo	ⓘ Molybdenite	MoS₂
Mo	ⓘ Wulfenite	Pb(MoO₄)
Ag	Silver
Ag	ⓘ Stromeyerite	AgCuS
W	Tungsten
W	ⓘ Scheelite	Ca(WO₄)
Au	Gold
Au	ⓘ Native Gold	Au
Pb	Lead
Pb	ⓘ Beaverite-(Cu)	Pb(Fe₂³⁺Cu)(SO₄)₂(OH)₆
Pb	ⓘ Galena	PbS
Pb	ⓘ Minium	Pb₃O₄
Pb	ⓘ Wulfenite	Pb(MoO₄)
U	Uranium
U	ⓘ Seelite	Mg(UO₂)(As³⁺O₃)_0.7(AsO₄)_0.3 · 7H₂O

Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality

AsiaContinent

Eurasian PlateTectonic Plate

Indian Plate (India Plate)

Yazd BlockOrogenic Belt

Iran

Saveh-Yazd porphyry copper beltMineral Province

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References

Romanko, E., Y. Kokorin, B. Krivyakin, M. Susov, L. Morozov, and M. Sharkovski. 1984. Outline of metallogeny of Anarak area (Central Iran). V/O Technoexport, Report no. 21: 1-136. Tehran.

Bariand, Pierre (1963) Contribution à la minéralogie de l'Iran. Bulletin de Minéralogie, 86 (1) 17-64 doi:10.3406/bulmi.1963.5609

Bariand, Pierre, Herpin, Paulette (1963) Une nouvelle espèce minérale : l'iranite, chromate hydraté de plomb. Bulletin de Minéralogie, 86 (2) 133-135 doi:10.3406/bulmi.1963.5633

Adib, D., Ottemann, J. (1970) Some new lead oxide minerals and murdochite from T. Khuni Mine, Anarak, Iran. Mineralium Deposita, 5 (1) 86-93 doi:10.1007/bf00207007

Adib, D. (1972) Mineralogische Untersuchungen in der Oxydationszone der Lagerstätte Tschah Khuni, Anarak, Zentral Iran. Inauguraldissertation, Heildelberg-Tehran.

Adib, D., Ottemann, J. (1972) Ein neues Mineral, (Cu,Zn)₂(OH)₃Cl, aus der Kali-Kafi-Mine, Provinz Anarak, Zentral-Iran. Neues Jahrbuch für Mineralogie - Monatshefte, 1972. 335-338

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