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Mushketovite

A variety of Magnetite
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About MushketoviteHide

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Russian geologist Ivan Vasil'evich Mushketov
Formula:
Fe2+Fe3+2O4
Name:
Named in honor of Russian geologist I.V. Mushketov (1850 - 1902).
The name given for magnetite pseudomorphs after hematite.

For pseudomorphs of hematite after magnetite, see "martite".


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
10101 (as Mushketovite)
2538 (as Magnetite)
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:10101:3 (as Mushketovite)
mindat:1:1:2538:2 (as Magnetite)

Chemistry of MushketoviteHide

Mindat Formula:
Fe2+Fe3+2O4
Element Weights:
Element% weight
Fe72.359 %
O27.641 %

Calculated from ideal end-member formula.
Fe
O

Synonyms of MushketoviteHide

Other Language Names for MushketoviteHide

Common AssociatesHide

Associations Based on Photo Data:
5 photos of Mushketovite associated with QuartzSiO2
1 photo of Mushketovite associated with HematiteFe2O3
1 photo of Mushketovite associated with ChalcopyriteCuFeS2
1 photo of Mushketovite associated with PyriteFeS2
1 photo of Mushketovite associated with 'Prase'SiO2

Other InformationHide

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 MushketoviteHide

References for MushketoviteHide

Reference List:

Localities for MushketoviteHide

Showing 66 localities.

This map shows a selection of localities that have latitude and longitude coordinates recorded. Click on the symbol to view information about a locality. The symbol next to localities in the list can be used to jump to that position on the map.
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Locality ListHide

- 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). Struck out - Mineral was erroneously reported from this locality. Faded * - Never found at this locality but inferred to have existed at some point in the past (e.g. from pseudomorphs).

All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Argentina
 
  • Mendoza Province
    • Malargüe Department
      • Malargüe District
        • Los Molles
PONS +2 other references
  • San Juan Province
    • Iglesia Department
Perelló et al. (2023)
Armenia
 
  • Kotayk Province
    • Hrazdan
      • Megradzor
Kolpakova et al. (2001)
Azerbaijan
 
  • Dashkasan District
    • Dashkasan
Pavel M. Kartashov (n.d.)
Canada
 
  • British Columbia
    • Greenwood Mining Division
      • Phoenix Camp
Pavel Kartashov
  • Ontario
    • Greater Sudbury
      • Wisner Township
Péntek et al. (2013)
Chile
 
  • Atacama
    • Chañaral Province
      • Diego de Almagro
Daroch et al. (2011)
    • Copiapó Province
      • Copiapó
González et al. (2018)
      • Tierra Amarilla
        • Las Pintadas mining district
          • Cerro Pintado
Seymour et al. (2025)
  • Coquimbo
    • Choapa Province
      • Illapel
Betancur et al. (2026)
  • O'Higgins
    • Cachapoal Province
      • Rancagua
        • El Teniente
Piquer et al. (2023)
China
 
  • Anhui
    • Ma'anshan
      • Dangtu County
        • Zhonggu Fe ore field (Zhongshan-Gushan Fe ore field; Zhonggushan Fe ore field)
Tong Hou et al. (2010)
Zhangru Zhu (1993)
      • Yushan District
洪浩澜. ...
  • Guangdong
    • Heyuan
      • Longchuan Co. (Lungchuan Co.)
Jewel Tunnel specimens +1 other reference
  • Hebei
    • Baoding
      • Laiyuan County
        • Futuyu-Mujicun ore field
Guoxi Ma et al. (2010)
Guoxi Ma et al. (2010)
Guoxi Ma et al. (2010)
    • Zhangjiakou
      • Chongli District
        • Shuiquangou Complex
          • Dongping Au-Te ore field
Guanxiang Song (1991)
  • Henan
    • Luoyang
      • Song County
        • Dongwan gold field
Zaicong Wang et al. (2008)
  • Hubei
    • Huangshi
      • Daye Co.
Guiqing Xie et al. (2006)
  • Hunan
    • Chenzhou
      • Yizhang Co.
        • Dongpo ore field
Shimou Chen et al. (1981) +1 other reference
    • Hengyang
      • Changning Co.
Qin et al. (2022)
  • Inner Mongolia
    • Baotou City
      • Bayan Obo mining district
Yi-Li et al. (2023)
    • Hulunbuir City (Hulunbei'er Prefecture)
      • Old Barag Banner (Chenba'erhu Co.)
Zongjun Xin (1980)
  • Jiangxi
    • Shangrao
      • Dexing Co.
Zongyao et al. (2005)
          • Dexing copper mine
Kuanglin Yan (1978)
  • Qinghai
    • Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture
      • Dulan County
Zhuangzhi Qian et al. (2004)
  • Shandong
    • Dezhou
Liu et al. (2025)
  • Tibet
    • Ngari
      • Coqên Co. (Cuoqin Co.)
        • Nixiong Fe-Cu ore field (Nyixung Fe-Cu ore field)
Yushuai Yu et al. (2013)
      • Gê'gyai Co. (Geji Co.)
Zhenghua Hu et al. (2012)
  • Xinjiang
    • Bayin'gholin Autonomous Prefecture
      • Hejing Co. (Xejing Co.)
        • Gongnaisigou
Xiujun Hu and Wenge Chen (2010)
    • Hami Prefecture (Kumul Prefecture; Qumul Prefecture)
      • Yizhou District
        • Shaquanzi
Hu et al. (2023)
Zhang et al. (2024)
    • Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture
      • Altay Prefecture (Aletai Prefecture)
        • Fuyun Co. (Koktokay Co.)
Taide Li (2002)
France
 
  • Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
    • Hautes-Alpes
      • Briançon
        • Saint-Véran
Sinojmeri et al. (1987)
Greece
 
  • South Aegean
    • Milos
      • Serifos Island
Gerhard Brandstetter collection
Korosidis et al. (2022, March)
Iran
 
  • Yazd Province
    • Abarkuh County
Rasti et al. (2026)
Italy
 
  • Sardinia
    • South Sardinia Province
      • Nuxis
        • Monte Tamara mining area
Deidda et al. (2023)
Kazakhstan
 
  • Pavlodar Region
    • Ekibastuz
KAZ Minerals
Seltmann et al. (2005)
Poland
 
  • Lower Silesian Voivodeship
Mochnacka et al. (2012)
      • Szklarska Poręba
Mochnacka et al. (2015)
Romania
 
  • Caraş-Severin County
    • Ocna de Fier
Stefan Nicolescu (1996)
Russia
 
  • Buryatia
    • Muysky District
      • Muya
Neymark et al. (2021)
  • Kabardino-Balkaria
    • Elbrussky District
      • Tyrnyauz Urban Settlement
        • Tyrnyauz Mo-W deposit
Pavel M. Kartashov (n.d.)
  • Kemerovo Oblast
    • Gornaya Shoria Region
      • Tashelga River
Seltmann et al. (2010)
  • Krasnoyarsk Krai
    • Taymyrskiy Autonomous Okrug
      • Taimyr Peninsula
Spiridonov et al. (2008)
  • Kursk Oblast
    • Kursk Magnetic Anomaly
Pavel M. Kartashov analytical data 2020
  • Republic of Karelia
    • Pitkyarantsky District
      • Kitelya
V.A. Gorelov (1997)
Ivashchenko et al. (2006) +1 other reference
        • Hopunvaara area
E.A.Vlasov data
  • Sverdlovsk Oblast
portergeo.com.au (2007)
  • Tuva
    • Ovyursky District
      • North Choza deposit
  • Zabaykalsky Krai
    • Gazimuro-Zavodsky District
Kovalev et al. (2019)
Slovakia
 
  • Košice Region
    • Košice-okolie District
Koděra et al. (1986)
    • Rožňava District
Pauliš et al. (2002)
    • Spišská Nová Ves District
Ďuda et al. (1996)
Spain
 
  • Extremadura
    • Badajoz
      • Burguillos del Cerro
Angel Roldán Herrero collection & photo
  • Murcia
    • La Unión
      • Portman
Manteca (2013)
Ukraine
 
  • Zhytomyr Oblast
    • Korosten Raion
Liventseva (n.d.)
USA
 
  • Missouri
    • Iron County
Tunnell et al. (2022)
  • Nevada
    • Lyon County
      • Singatse Range
        • Yerington Mining District
Nevada Copper Corp.
Zambia
 
  • North-Western Province
    • Solwezi District
MacIntyre (2019)
 
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