Mariposite
A variety of 'Phengite' [Muscovite]
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About Mariposite
Formula:
K(Al,Cr)2(Al,Si)4O10(OH)2
First Recorded Locality:
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
10003 (as Mariposite)
2815 (as Muscovite)
2815 (as Muscovite)
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:10003:2 (as Mariposite)
mindat:1:1:2815:4 (as Muscovite)
mindat:1:1:2815:4 (as Muscovite)
Similar Names
| Mariposaite (rock) | A synonym of 'Listvenite' |
Chemistry of Mariposite
Mindat Formula:
K(Al,Cr)2(Al,Si)4O10(OH)2
Element Weights:
First Recorded Occurrence of Mariposite
Synonyms of Mariposite
Other Language Names for Mariposite
German:Chromphengit
Mariposit
Mariposit
Spanish:Chromphengita
Mariposita
Mariposita
Common Associates
Associations Based on Photo Data:
| 5 photos of Mariposite associated with Native Gold | Au |
| 5 photos of Mariposite associated with Quartz | SiO2 |
| 3 photos of Mariposite associated with Dolomite | CaMg(CO3)2 |
| 1 photo of Mariposite associated with Arsenopyrite | FeAsS |
| 1 photo of Mariposite associated with 'Sericite' | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
| 1 photo of Mariposite associated with 'Milky Quartz' | SiO2 |
| 1 photo of Mariposite associated with Pyrite | FeS2 |
Radioactivity
Other Information
Health Risks:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.
Internet Links for Mariposite
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References for Mariposite
Localities for Mariposite
Showing 95 localities.
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The Locality List
- This locality has map coordinates listed.
- This locality has estimated coordinates.
ⓘ - Click for references and further information on this occurrence.
? - Indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality.
- Good crystals or important locality for species.
- World class for species or very significant.
(TL) - Type Locality for a valid mineral species.
(FRL) - First Recorded Locality for everything else (eg varieties).
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Austria | |
| Strasser (1989) |
Canada | |
| Mauthner et al. (2006) |
| Peatfield (n.d.) |
| ... | |
| Peatfield (n.d.) |
| Cairnes et al. (1937) | |
| minfile.gov.bc.ca (2012) | |
| Econ Geol (1990) |
| - (n.d.) |
| Peatfield (n.d.) |
| www.geologyontario.mndm.gov.on.ca (2021) |
| Geraint Harris et al (2011) |
| Econ Geology (1993) |
China | |
| Tian Qiu and Yongfeng Zhu (2014) |
Egypt | |
| Abdel‐Karim et al. (2018) |
France | |
| Desmons (1990) |
| Chauris (2014) |
| Mevel et al. (1980) |
Ireland | |
| Max et al. (1983) +1 other reference |
Japan | |
| Akira Harada et al. (2012) |
| Majima collection |
Papua New Guinea | |
| K92 Mining |
Spain | |
| Romero Silva (2003) |
| Romero Silva (2003) |
Sweden | |
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USA | |
| - (2008) |
| - (2008) | |
| - (2008) | |
| - (2008) |
| - (2008) |
| - (2008) | |
| - (2008) | |
| - (2008) | |
| - (2008) |
| - (2008) |
| Galbraith (1959) |
| Anthony et al. (1995) | |
| ... |
| - (2005) |
| Knopf (1929) +1 other reference | |
| Knopf (1929) +1 other reference |
| - (2005) |
| - (2005) | |
| William H. Storms |
| - (2005) | |
| Murdoch (1966) |
| Bradley (1939) +1 other reference | |
| Hulin (1925) +3 other references |
| Murdock et al. (1938) +3 other references |
| Bowen et al. (1957) +2 other references |
| Silliman et al. (1868a) +2 other references |
| Silliman et al. (1867a) +1 other reference |
| - (2005) |
| geotripper.blogspot.com (n.d.) |
| - (2005) |
| Knopf (1929) +2 other references | |
| Weir et al. (1987) |
| Clark (1956) +2 other references | |
| - (2005) |
| Lindgren (1896a) +3 other references |
| Murdoch et al. (1966) |
| Murdoch et al. (1966) |
| Murdoch et al. (1966) |
| Murdoch et al. (1966) |
| Ferguson (1914b) |
| - (2005) | |
| Ferguson (1914b) +3 other references | |
| Ferguson (1914b) | |
| - (2005) | |
| - (2005) |
| - (2005) |
| Ferguson (1914b) |
| - (2005) |
| - (2005) |
| - (2005) |
| MacBoyle (1920b) +3 other references |
| Roberts et al. (1994) |
| - (2005) |
| Rocks & Min.: 20:588. |
| description of the Sonora sheet: USGS Geol. Atlas (No. 41) +2 other references | |
| Knopf (1929) +2 other references |
| Eckel et al. (1997) |
| Eckel et al. (1997) |
| Eckel et al. (1997) | |
| 95. +1 other reference |
| LaPointe et al. (199) |
| LaPointe et al. (199) |
| LaPointe et al. (199) | |
| Castor et al. (2004) |
| Maynard (2014) |
| Paris (2011) |
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| Valentine et al. (1960) |
| Valentine et al. (1960) +1 other reference |
Venezuela | |
| USGS Bull 2124 |
Mariposa, Bagby-Mariposa-Mount Bullion-Whitlock Mining District, Mariposa County, California, USA