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Gadolinite

A group of related mineral species
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About GadoliniteHide

This is a group of rare minerals including gadolinite-(Y) and gadolinite-(Ce), usually found in pegmatites.


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
10344
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:10344:6

Similar NamesHide

CataliniteA variety of 'Jasper'SiO2
CatliniteA variety of 'Argillite'
Gadolinite-(Ce)A valid IMA mineral species(Ce,La,Nd,Y)2Fe2+Be2Si2O10
Gadolinite-(Nd)A valid IMA mineral speciesNd2Fe2+Be2O2(SiO4)2
Gadolinite-(Y)A valid IMA mineral species - grandfatheredY2Fe2+Be2Si2O10

Chemical AnalysisHide

Oxide wt%:
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SiO222.99 %
BeO8.83 %
Al2O30.02 %
B2O30.55 %
TiO20.25 %
FeO10.65 %
MnO1.89 %
MgO0.33 %
CaO2.15 %
Na2O0.11 %
K2O0.52 %
Y2O314.82 %
La2O39.07 %
Ce2O315.55 %
Total:87.73 %

Crystallographic forms of GadoliniteHide

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0004599Gadolinite-(Y)Camara F, Oberti R, Ottolini L, Ventura G D, Bellatreccia F (2008) The crystal chemistry of Li in gadolinite American Mineralogist 93 996-10042008Vico lake, Latium, Italy0293
0005292Gadolinite-(Y)Demartin F, Pilati T, Diella V, Gentile P, Gramaccioli C M (1993) A crystal-chemical investigation of alpine gadolinite The Canadian Mineralogist 31 127-1361993Glogstafelberg, Val Formazza, Italy0293
0005291Gadolinite-(Y)Demartin F, Pilati T, Diella V, Gentile P, Gramaccioli C M (1993) A crystal-chemical investigation of alpine gadolinite The Canadian Mineralogist 31 127-1361993Monte Bassetta, Val Vigezzo, Italy0293
0005290Gadolinite-(Y)Demartin F, Pilati T, Diella V, Gentile P, Gramaccioli C M (1993) A crystal-chemical investigation of alpine gadolinite The Canadian Mineralogist 31 127-1361993"Bosco", Val Vigezzo, Italy0293
0005289Gadolinite-(Y)Demartin F, Pilati T, Diella V, Gentile P, Gramaccioli C M (1993) A crystal-chemical investigation of alpine gadolinite The Canadian Mineralogist 31 127-1361993"Strada", Val Vigezzo, Italy0293
0005288Gadolinite-(Y)Demartin F, Pilati T, Diella V, Gentile P, Gramaccioli C M (1993) A crystal-chemical investigation of alpine gadolinite The Canadian Mineralogist 31 127-1361993Val Nalps, Switzerland0293
0005287Gadolinite-(Y)Demartin F, Pilati T, Diella V, Gentile P, Gramaccioli C M (1993) A crystal-chemical investigation of alpine gadolinite The Canadian Mineralogist 31 127-1361993Beura, Ossola, Italy0293
0005286Gadolinite-(Y)Demartin F, Pilati T, Diella V, Gentile P, Gramaccioli C M (1993) A crystal-chemical investigation of alpine gadolinite The Canadian Mineralogist 31 127-1361993Moos, Rauris, Austria0293
0000960Gadolinite-(Y)Miyawaki R, Nakai I, Nagashima K (1984) A refinement of the crystal structure of gadolinite American Mineralogist 69 948-95319840293
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Other Language Names for GadoliniteHide

German:Gadolinit
Spanish:Gadolinita

Relationship of Gadolinite to other SpeciesHide

Gadolinite Members:
Gadolinite-(Ce) (Ce,La,Nd,Y)2Fe2+Be2Si2O10Mon. 2/m
Gadolinite-(Nd) Nd2Fe2+Be2O2(SiO4)2Mon. 2/m : P21/b
Gadolinite-(Y) Y2Fe2+Be2Si2O10Mon. 2/m : P21/b
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Localities for GadoliniteHide

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- 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.
Angola
 
  • Huambo Province
    • Bailundo
Beleque (2010)
Argentina
 
  • Tucumán Province
    • Tafí del Valle Department
      • Colalao del Valle
        • Cerro Lomas Coloradas
[Gadolinite-(Y)] R. J. Tauber Larry (2013)
Australia
 
  • Western Australia
    • East Pilbara Shire
      • Shaw River District
Jacobson et al. (2007) +2 other references
    • Port Hedland Shire
      • Abydos Station
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Simpson (1928) +1 other reference
Jacobson et al. (2007)
Jacobson et al. (2007)
Austria
 
  • Carinthia
    • Villach
      • Markogel
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Bojar (2024)
  • Salzburg
    • St. Johann im Pongau District
      • Bad Gastein
Neschen (n.d.)
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Strasser (1989)
[Gadolinite-(Ce), Gadolinite-(Y)] Strasser (1989)
    • Zell am See District
      • Bramberg am Wildkogel
        • Nasenkopf mountain
          • Leckbachgraben
[Gadolinite-(Ce)] Exel (1993)
      • Hollersbach im Pinzgau
Kievlenko et al. (2003)
      • Neukirchen am Großvenediger
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Martin Slama collection
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Stephan Wolfsried collection
        • Hopffeld area
42. +2 other references
      • Rauris
Strasser (1989)
[Gadolinite-(Y)] C.Auer (2021)
  • Tyrol
    • Schwaz District
      • Finkenberg
        • Schrammacher
[Gadolinite-(Y)] M. Moro collection (SEM-EDS probed by UNIMI, 2006)
Canada
 
  • British Columbia
    • Liard Mining Division
Coulson et al. (2007)
  • Manitoba
    • Lac-du-Bonnet area
      • Cat Lake - Winnipeg River pegmatite field
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Camacho et al. (2014)
      • Shatford Lake
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Camacho et al. (2014)
  • Ontario
    • Frontenac County
      • Loughborough Township
www.minsocam.org (2012)
MDI Number: MDI31C07NE00033
    • Greater Sudbury
      • Scadding Township
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Canadian Mineralogist 45
    • Renfrew County
      • Brudenell-Lyndoch-and-Raglan
        • Lyndoch Township
          • Quadeville area
[Gadolinite-(Y)] ontariominerals.com
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Miller (1990) +6 other references
China
 
  • Fujian
    • Nanping
      • Yanping District
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Yueqing Yang et al. (1987)
    • Sanming
      • Qingliu County
        • Wuyi Metallogenic Belt
Yuanlai Cai (1984)
  • Gansu
    • Zhangye
      • Sunan Co.
        • Qiqing
Baichuang Guo and Dongdong Zhao (2002)
  • Guangdong
    • Zhaoqing
      • Huaiji County
Feng et al. (2022)
  • Hubei
    • Suizhou
      • Guangshui Co.
Orris et al. (2002)
  • Hunan
    • Yongzhou
      • Jianghua Co.
        • Guposhan Sn-polymetallic ore field
Zhiwei Bao and Zhenhua Zhao (2008)
  • Inner Mongolia
    • Tongliao City (Tongliao Prefecture)
      • Jarud Banner (Zalute Co.)
        • Baerzhe complex
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Jingzhan Zhu et al. (2013)
Zhang +3 other references
Orris et al. (2002)
  • Jiangxi
    • Ganzhou
      • Dayu Co.
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Rucheng Wang et al. (2003)
      • Dingnan Co.
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Shi et al. (2024)
      • Longnan Co.
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Yunhuai Lin and Shiyang Chen (1985) +1 other reference
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Shi et al. (2024)
Czech Republic
 
  • Central Bohemian Region
    • Rakovník District
      • Čistá
[Gadolinite-(Ce), Gadolinite-(Y)] Jaranowski et al. (2025)
  • South Bohemian Region
    • Písek District
Novák et al. (2016)
Denmark
 
  • Capital Region
    • Bornholm Island
GEUS - ...
      • Rønne
Larsen et al. (eds)
Egypt
 
  • New Valley Governorate
Abdalla (2006)
Finland
 
  • Åland Islands
    • Brandö
      • Träskholm
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Hytönen (1999)
  • Pirkanmaa
    • Valkeakoski
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Vorma et al. (1966)
  • South Karelia
    • Luumäki
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Jyrki Autio Collection. EDS Joy Désor ...
  • South Ostrobothnia
    • Alavus
[Gadolinite-(Y)] J. Dyer sample P. Kartashov data
  • Southwest Finland
    • Kimitoön (Kemiönsaari)
      • Kimitoön Island
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Mäkitie et al. (2007)
France
 
  • Occitanie
    • Ariège
      • Foix
        • Luzenac
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Gatel (1990)
Germany
 
  • Bavaria
    • Lower Bavaria
      • Freyung-Grafenau District
        • Saldenburg
          • Matzersdorf
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Habel (2003) +1 other reference
        • Schönberg
          • Saunstein
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Martin Slama collection
  • Lower Saxony
    • Goslar District
      • Bad Harzburg
        • Radau valley
[Gadolinite-(Ce)]
  • Saxony
    • Görlitz District
www.minmax.net
Hungary
 
  • Fejér County
    • Gárdony District
      • Sukoró
[Gadolinite-(Y)] WDS: Viera Kollárová
India
 
  • Rajasthan
    • Jodhpur Division
      • Sirohi District
Mukhopadhyay (1981)
Mukhopadhyay (1981)
  • Tamil Nadu
Journ. Atomic Min. Sci. 2:79-88 (1994)
Italy
 
  • Aosta Valley
    • Courmayeur
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Piccoli et al. (2007)
  • Lazio
    • Metropolitan City of Rome Capital
      • Campagnano di Roma
[Gadolinite-(Ce)] Thorne (n.d.)
    • Viterbo Province
[Gadolinite-(Ce), Gadolinite-(Y), Gadolinite-(Y) var: Calciogadolinite-(Y)] King (n.d.)
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Camara et al. (2008)
[Gadolinite-(Ce)] Carlini
  • Lombardy
    • Varese Province
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Guastoni A. +1 other reference
        • Cavagnano
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Turconi B. (1985) +2 other references
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Enrico Bonacina photo
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Pezzotta et al. (1999)
        • Cuasso al Piano
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Matteo Chineletto +2 other references
  • Piedmont
    • Biella Province
      • Campiglia Cervo
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Piccoli et al. (2007)
          • Balma
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Piccoli et al. (2007)
De Michele (1974)
    • Verbano-Cusio-Ossola Province
      • Baceno
        • Devero Alp
[Gadolinite-(Y)]
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Piccoli et al. (2007)
      • Baveno
        • Feriolo
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Piccoli et al. (2007)
        • Oltrefiume
          • Mount Camoscio
[Gadolinite-(Ce), Gadolinite-(Y)] Grill (1935)
[Gadolinite-(Ce), Gadolinite-(Y)] Albertini (1983)
      • Beura-Cardezza
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Calanchi (1979)
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Franco Vanini & Paolo Bosio finds
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Piccoli et al. (2007)
      • Formazza
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Piccoli et al. (2007) +1 other reference
        • Vallone del Vannino
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Mattioli (1985)
      • Mergozzo
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Tacconi (1903) +5 other references
      • Omegna
        • Agrano
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Pezzotta (2005)
      • Santa Maria Maggiore
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Turconi B. (1982) +2 other references
      • Stresa
Sergio Varvello collection
      • Toceno
        • Val di Crana
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Rivista Mineralogica Italiana (1)
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Guastoni et al. (2019)
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Guastoni et al. (2019)
      • Varzo
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Albertini (1986) +2 other references
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Cuchet et al. (2016)
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Cuchet et al. (2016) +1 other reference
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Cuchet et al. (2016)
      • Villadossola
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Rivista Mineralogica Italiana
  • Sardinia
    • South Sardinia Province
      • San Vito
        • Idda Mountain
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Astolfi et al. (1999)
  • Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol
    • South Tyrol
      • Wipptal (Alta Vall'Isarco)
        • Pfitsch (Val di Vizze)
          • Sankt Jakob (San Giacomo)
[Gadolinite-(Y)] M. Moro collection (SEM-EDS probed by UNIMI, 2006)
[Gadolinite-(Ce), Gadolinite-(Y)] Folie et al. (2010)
    • Trento Province
De Michele (1974)
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Vecchi et al. (2013)
Ref: Daniele Ravagnani - I giacimenti ...
  • Tuscany
    • Livorno Province
      • Campo nell'Elba
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Pezzotta F. (2010)
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Pezzotta F. et al. (Y)
Japan
 
  • Ehime Prefecture
    • Matsuyama City
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Nishio-Hamane et al. (2013)
  • Fukushima Prefecture
    • Date District
      • Kawamata
Yamada (2004)
        • Iizaka Village (Iisaka)
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Nishio-Hamane et al. (2024)
  • Gifu Prefecture
    • Nakatsugawa City
[Gadolinite-(Y)] John Rakovan (2015)
  • Hiroshima Prefecture
    • Hiroshima City
Petrov (n.d.)
  • Kyoto Prefecture
    • Kyoto City
      • Sakyou-ku
        • Daimonjiyama (Nyoigatake)
Yamada (2004)
  • Mie Prefecture
    • Mie District
      • Komono town
        • Yunoyama-onsen
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Matsubara et al. (2014) +2 other references
    • Yokkaichi City
      • Suizawa Town
Kotaro Watanabe collection +1 other reference
  • Miyazaki Prefecture
    • Nishiusuki District
      • Takachiho
Petrov (n.d.)
    • Nobeoka City
      • Kitagawa
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Michiba et al. (2013)
      • Ohkueyama (Okueyama)
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Okada (2011)
  • Nagano Prefecture
    • Kiso District
      • Nagiso
[Gadolinite-(Y), Gadolinite-(Y) var: Calciogadolinite-(Y)] Nagashima & Nagashima (1960)
  • Shiga Prefecture
    • Otsu City
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Nakatsugawa Mineral Museum (Gifu Prefecture, Japan)
Kazakhstan
 
  • Abai Region
    • Tarbagatai Range
      • Akzhaylyautas Mts (Akzhailyautas Mts; Akjaylautas Mts; Akzhalautas Mts)
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Pavel M. Kartashov (n.d.)
Madagascar
 
  • Androy
    • Ambovombe-Androy
Behier (1960)
Malawi
 
  • Southern Region
    • Zomba
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Guastoni et al. (2009)
Mongolia
 
  • Khovd Province
    • Myangad District
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Pavel M. Kartashov (n.d.)
        • Mount Ulyn Khuren
[Gadolinite-(Y), Gadolinite-(Y) var: Calciogadolinite-(Y)] Kartashov P.M. et al. (Mongolian Altai)
[Gadolinite-(Y), Gadolinite-(Y) var: Calciogadolinite-(Y)] Kovalenko et al. (2004)
Mozambique
 
  • Zambezia Province
[Gadolinite-(Ce)] Behier (1957) +1 other reference
    • Gilé District
      • Muiane-Naipa group
Wilson et al. (2000)
Namibia
 
  • Erongo Region
    • Dâures Constituency
      • Brandberg Area
        • Brandberg Complex
Schmitt et al. (2002)
  • Hardap Region
    • Daweb
- (2002)
  • Kunene Region
    • Khorixas
von Bezing (2007)
Norway
 
  • Agder
    • Arendal
      • Tromøy
        • Alvekilen Fe Mines
Scheerer (1845)
    • Evje og Hornnes
      • Ås
Andersen (1931)
Bjørlykke (1935)
      • Landsverk
Olav Revheim
Neumann (1985)
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Frigstad (1968)
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Frigstad (1968)
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Müller et al. (2012)
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Müller et al. (2012)
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Frigstad (1968)
      • Undeland
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Private Collection
    • Flekkefjord
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Scheerer (1844) +1 other reference
Flink (1886)
        • Hæstad
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Schetelig (1922)
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Schetelig (1922)
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Schetelig (1922)
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Adamson (1942)
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Adamson (1942)
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Schetelig (1922)
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Schetelig (1922)
    • Froland
Andersen (1931)
    • Grimstad
Schetelig (1922)
    • Iveland
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Schetelig (1922)
Bjørlykke (1935)
Bjørlykke (1935)
Frigstad (1968)
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Neumann (1985)
      • Birketveit
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Stensrud (2009)
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Stensrud (2009)
      • Frikstad
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Neumann et al. (1960)
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Sascha Gemballa collection & photo (photo id-837386)
Bjørlykke (1935)
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Revheim (2004)
Bjørlykke (1935)
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Stensrud (2009)
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Stensrud (2009)
[Gadolinite-(Y)] - (n.d.) +1 other reference
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Tom Aurebekk Udø collection & photo +1 other reference
      • Frøyså
Bjørlykke (1935)
Bjørlykke (1935)
Wilke (1976)
Bjørlykke (1935)
Bjørlykke (1935)
        • Frøysååsen
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Corneliussen (2012)
      • Hiltveit
Bjørlykke (1935)
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Schetelig (1922)
Bjørlykke (1935)
      • Kåbuland
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Frigstad (1968)
      • Ljosland
Bjørlykke (1935)
      • Mølland
Neumann et al. (1960)
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Schetelig (1922)
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Schetelig (1913)
      • Rossås
Bjørlykke (1935)
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Frigstad (1968)
Bjørlykke (1935)
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Müller et al. (2012)
      • Støledalen
Bjørlykke (1935)
    • Lyngdal
      • Austad
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Schetelig (1922)
    • Tvedestrand
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Schetelig (1922)
    • Vegårshei
Bjørlykke (1939)
  • Buskerud
Bancroft et al. (2001)
    • Øvre Eiker
      • Gunhildrud
Jahren et al. (1998)
  • Nordland
    • Hamarøy
      • Drag
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Husdal (2023)
      • Finnøya
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Husdal (2008)
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Husdal (2008)
    • Narvik
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Nilssen (1973)
    • Rana
      • Høgtuva
Grauch et al. (1994)
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Husdal et al. (2016)
  • Østfold
    • Fredrikstad
      • Kråkerøy
Brøgger (1906)
    • Halden
      • Idd
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Neumann et al. (1976)
    • Moss
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Schetelig (1922)
    • Råde
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Schetelig (1922)
    • Våler
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Schetelig (1922)
  • Rogaland
    • Lund
      • Ualand
Schetelig (1922)
  • Telemark
    • Bamble
      • Skogstad
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Larsen et al. (2016)
    • Drangedal
      • Tørdal
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Bergstøl et al. (1988) +1 other reference
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Oftedal (1943) +2 other references
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Steffenssen (2018)
Schetelig (1922)
      • Vætingheia
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Larsen et al. (2017)
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Larsen et al. (2017)
    • Kragerø
      • Lindvikskollen-Kalstadgangen pegmatite
Oftedal (1972)
Weibye (1848)
- (n.d.)
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Wilhelmsen (2020)
    • Porsgrunn
      • Auenlandet
[Gadolinite-(Ce)] Larsen et al. (2010)
      • Bjørkedalen
[Gadolinite-(Ce)] Segalstad et al. (1978)
[Gadolinite-(Ce)] - (n.d.)
      • Langangen
        • Kokkersvold - Blåfjell E18 roadcuts
[Gadolinite-(Ce)] Larsen et al. (1981, June) +1 other reference
[Gadolinite-(Ce)] Raade et al. (1983)
[Gadolinite-(Ce)] Grice et al. (2013)
    • Skien
      • Kilebygda
Larsen (1993)
  • Troms og Finnmark
    • Kautokeino
Mathiesen (1970)
  • Vestfold
    • Larvik Commune
      • Hedrum
        • Lågendalen
[Gadolinite-(Ce)] Larsen et al. (1992)
      • Malerød
[Gadolinite-(Ce)] Andresen (2011)
[Gadolinite-(Ce)] Larsen et al. (2010)
      • Tjølling
        • Håkestad
[Gadolinite-(Ce)] Engvoldsen et al. (1991)
        • Klåstad
[Gadolinite-(Ce)] Hansen (1981) +1 other reference
[Gadolinite-(Ce)] Berge (n.d.)
        • Stålaker
[Gadolinite-(Ce)] Engvoldsen et al. (1991)
      • Tvedalen
[Gadolinite-(Ce)] Engvoldsen et al. (1991)
[Gadolinite-(Ce)] Engvoldsen et al. (1991)
[Gadolinite-(Ce)]
[Gadolinite-(Ce)] Collection of Peter Andresen.
[Gadolinite-(Ce)] Berge (1993) +1 other reference
[Gadolinite-(Ce)] Engvoldsen et al. (1991)
[Gadolinite-(Ce)] Peter Andresen collection +2 other references
[Gadolinite-(Ce)] Larsen et al. (1981, June) +1 other reference
Pakistan
 
  • Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province
    • Peshawar District
      • Hameed Abad Kafoor Dheri
[Gadolinite-(Ce), Gadolinite-(Y)] RUFF
Poland
 
  • Lower Silesian Voivodeship
    • Dzierżoniów County
      • Piława Górna
        • DSS Piława Górna Quarry
[Gadolinite-(Y)] SZUSZKIEWICZ et al. (2013) +1 other reference
    • Jelenia Góra
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Lis et al. (1986)
    • Karkonosze County
      • Gmina Mysłakowice
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Lis et al. (1986)
        • Karpniki
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Matyszczak (2018)
        • Łomnica
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Lis et al. (1986)
      • Gmina Podgórzyn
        • Zachełmie
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Matyszczak (2018)
Kozłowski et al. (2016)
      • Kowary
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Lis et al. (1986)
      • Piechowice
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Kozłowski et al. (2007)
Mochnacka et al. (2000)
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Lis et al. (1986)
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Szopa et al. (2017)
[Gadolinite-(Ce), Gadolinite-(Y)] Evans et al. (2018) +1 other reference
    • Świdnica County
      • Gmina Strzegom
        • Strzegom
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Chabros E.
Portugal
 
  • Azores
    • São Miguel
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Samples collected by Luigi Chiappino ... +1 other reference
  • Braga
    • Terras de Bouro
      • Covide
Mineralizações e Recursos de Tântalo no Norte de Portugal - Análise Paragenética" - Carlos Augusto Alves Leal Gomes (2016)
Russia
 
  • Altai Krai
    • Charyshsky District
[Gadolinite-(Y)] ...
  • Chelyabinsk Oblast
    • Argayashsky District
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Pekov (1998)
    • Kyshtym
[Gadolinite-(Ce)] Kasatkin et al. (2020)
  • Irkutsk Oblast
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Savel'eva V.B. Karmanov N.S. (2008) +1 other reference
  • Murmansk Oblast
    • Belye Tundry Massif
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Voloshin et al. (2005) +3 other references
[Gadolinite-(Ce)] ...
    • Kukisvumchorr Mt
      • East slope
[Gadolinite-(Ce)] European Journal of Mineralogy 19 (2007)
Azarova et al. (2008)
    • Lovozersky District
      • Keivy Mountains
[Gadolinite-(Y)] A.V. Voloshin analytical data
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Pavel M. Kartashov (n.d.)
Zozulya +5 other references
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Voloshin A.V. et al. (1986)
Lyalina et al. (2015)
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Kalashnikov et al. (2016)
[Gadolinite-(Y)] webmineral.ru (2021)
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Pavel M. Kartashov (n.d.)
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Pekov et al. (2008)
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Zozulya et al. (2022)
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Kalashnikov et al. (2016)
  • Sakha
    • Selennyakh range
      • Tommot river
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Pavel M. Kartashov (n.d.)
  • Tuva
    • Sangilen Upland
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Kapustin Yu.L. (1989)
    • Todzhinsky District
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Pavel M. Kartashov (n.d.)
  • Zabaykalsky Krai
    • Kalarsky District
[Gadolinite-(Y)] P.M. Karashov data
South Africa
 
  • Northern Cape
    • Namakwa District Municipality
      • Khâi-Ma Local Municipality
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Cairncross et al. (1995)
    • ZF Mgcawu District Municipality
      • Dawid Kruiper Local Municipality
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Cairncross et al. (1995)
      • Kai !Garib Local Municipality
        • Kakamas
Von Backstroem (1973) +1 other reference
          • Bokvasmaak
Cairncross et al. (1995)
          • Riemvasmaak
Von Backstroem (1973) +1 other reference
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Cairncross et al. (1995)
          • Steyns Put
Von Backstroem (1973) +1 other reference
South Korea
 
  • North Chungcheong Province
    • Chungju City
      • Joongwon-gun
        • Mt. Eorae
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Pavel M. Kartashov (n.d.)
Spain
 
  • Community of Madrid
Garcia-Guinea et al. (2005)
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Garcia G. et al. (2004)
    • La Cabrera
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Tánago et al. (2012)
  • Galicia
    • Pontevedra
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Jordi Fabre
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Jordi Fabre
Sri Lanka
 
Sweden
 
  • Dalarna County
    • Borlänge
      • Stora Tuna
Natural History Museum
    • Falun
      • Bjursås
Petersson (1890)
Gahn et al. (1815) +2 other references
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Gahn et al. (1815) +2 other references
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Hintze
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Zittel (1860)
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Zittel (1860)
      • Svärdsjö
        • Svartvik Mines
    • Gagnef
      • Mockfjärd
[Gadolinite-(Y)]
    • Säter
      • St. Skedevi
Weibull (1886) +1 other reference
  • Jämtland County
    • Strömsund
Lindh (2012)
  • Norrbotten County
    • Jokkmokk
      • Varjisträsk
[Gadolinite-(Y)]
  • Örebro County
    • Nora
      • Rödberg Mines
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Andersson et al. (2024)
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Andersson et al. (2024)
  • Stockholm County
    • Nynäshamn
Gustafsson et al. (1991)
    • Österåker
Wik et al. (2005)
    • Vaxholm
      • Resarö
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Berlin (1845) +2 other references
  • Värmland County
    • Filipstad
      • Långban Ore District
Gatedal (n.d.)
      • Nordmark mining district
      • Persberg ore district
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Pavel M. Kartashov analytical data (2002) +2 other references
  • Västmanland County
    • Köping
Mårtensson (1960)
    • Norberg
      • Getback ore field
[Gadolinite-(Nd), Gadolinite-(Y)] Andersson et al. (2024) +1 other reference
[Gadolinite-(Ce), Gadolinite-(Nd), Gadolinite-(Y)] Nysten et al. (2006)
[Gadolinite-(Ce), Gadolinite-(Nd), Gadolinite-(Y)] Nysten et al. (2006) +1 other reference
[Gadolinite-(Ce), Gadolinite-(Y)] Andersson et al. (2024)
      • Röberg ore field
[Gadolinite-(Ce), Gadolinite-(Y)] Nysten et al. (2006)
    • Skinnskatteberg
      • Riddarhyttan
[Gadolinite-(Ce)] Öhman et al. (2005) +1 other reference
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Andersson et al. (2024)
[Gadolinite-(Ce), Gadolinite-(Nd)] Andersson et al. (2024)
Andersson et al. (2024)
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Andersson et al. (2024)
  • Västra Götaland County
    • Ale
      • Nödinge
Natural History Museum +1 other reference
Switzerland
 
  • Grisons
    • Surselva Region
      • Medel (Lucmagn)
        • Val Medel
          • Val Rondadura
Gramacioli (1977)
      • Tujetsch
        • Val Nalps
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Stalder et al. (1998)
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Stalder et al. (1998)
  • Ticino
    • Leventina
      • Bedretto
        • Ronco
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Kipfer et al. (1979) +1 other reference
          • Valleggia Valley
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Dollinger et al. (1999)
    • Lugano
      • Carona
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Stalder et al. (1998)
  • Valais
    • Goms
      • Binn
[Gadolinite-(Y)] van der Burgt et al. (2005)
[Gadolinite-(Y)] M. Praeger (2005)
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Stalder et al. (1998) +1 other reference
      • Goms
        • Reckingen
          • Blinnen Valley
Georg Prock collection (https://www.mineralienatlas.de/lexikon/index.php/Genehmigungen/Georg%20Prock#Medientabelle100)
    • Östlich Raron
      • Grengiols
        • Chummibort
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Cuchet et al. (2005)
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Cuchet et al. (2014)
        • Saflisch Valley
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Stalder et al. (1998)
    • Westlich Raron
      • Steg-Hohtenn
        • Mittal
Weibel et al. (1990)
Tajikistan
 
  • Gorno-Badakhshan
    • Murghob
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Mirakov M.A. et al. (2018)
  • Sughd
    • Gissar Range
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Pavel M. Kartashov (n.d.)
    • Shaidan Massif
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Pekov (1998)
UK
 
  • Northern Ireland
    • County Down
      • Mourne Mountains
Burke et al. (1964)
        • Newcastle
Lacroix (1888)
        • Pigeon Rock Mountain
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Norman R. Moles and Andrew G. Tindle (2011)
  • Scotland
    • Highland
      • Eilean á Chèo
        • Isle of Skye
          • Luib
[Gadolinite-(Y)] S.Rust Collection
    • North Ayrshire
USA
 
  • Alaska
    • Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
      • Ketchikan Mining District
        • Prince of Wales Island
          • Kendrick Bay
            • West Arm of Kendrick Bay
Philpotts et al. (1998)
  • Arizona
Palmer (1909) +1 other reference
Galbraith (1947) +1 other reference
        • Bolo Creek
Heinrich (1960)
        • Hackberry Mining District
          • Hackberry
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Rocks & Min.: 21:505.
Brown (2010)
[Gadolinite-(Y)]
        • Wallapai Mining District
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Thomas (1953) +1 other reference
Olson (1960)
Meeves et al. (1966)
Galbraith (1947)
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Bideaux et al. (1960) +1 other reference
  • Colorado
    • Boulder County
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Eckel et al. (1997)
Eckel et al. (1997)
Eckel et al. (1997)
    • Chaffee County
      • Buena Vista
        • Newett
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Eckel et al. (1997)
- (2005)
Eckel et al. (1997)
Eckel et al. (1997)
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Rocks & Min.: 64: 471.
[Gadolinite-(Y)]
      • Clear Creek pegmatite Province
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Eckel et al. (1997)
      • Floyd Hill
Eckel et al. (1997)
    • Douglas County
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Eckel et al. (1997)
Eckel et al. (1997)
    • El Paso County
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Hanson et al. (2013)
    • Fremont County
- (2005)
      • Cotopaxi Mining District
        • Cotopaxi
- (2005)
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Eckel et al. (1997)
      • Cottonwood Creek Area
- (2005)
    • Jefferson County
      • Clear Creek pegmatite Province
- (2005)
        • Centennial Cone
Eckel et al. (1997)
[Gadolinite-(Ce)] Hanley et al. (1950) +1 other reference
Eckel et al. (1997)
      • South Platte Pegmatite Mining District
Simmons et al. (1980)
Simmons et al. (1980)
[Gadolinite-(Ce)] Eckel et al. (1997)
- (2005)
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Eckel et al. (1997)
Simmons et al. (1980)
Simmons et al. (1980)
[Gadolinite-(Ce), Gadolinite-(Y)] Eckel et al. (1997)
    • Park County
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Eckel et al. (1997)
    • Teller County
- (1982)
Eckel et al. (1997)
    • Washington County
Eckel et al. (1997)
[Gadolinite-(Ce)] Ream (2004)
    • Lemhi County
      • Blackbird Mining District
        • Blackbird mine complex
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Slack (2007)
  • Massachusetts
    • Essex County
Gleba (2008)
      • Rockport
        • Rockport Granite Company quarries
Harvard Mineralogical Museum #110632
    • Worcester County
      • Bolton
Hitchcock (1835)
  • Missouri
    • Jasper County
- (2005)
  • New Hampshire
    • Carroll County
      • Hale's Location
        • Middle Moat Mountain locality
Dallaire (2022)
    • Grafton County
      • Bethlehem
[Gadolinite-(Ce), Gadolinite-(Y)] Smith (2005) +1 other reference
  • New Mexico
    • Rio Arriba County
Bingler (1968) +2 other references
Northrop et al. (1996)
    • San Miguel County
Northrop et al. (1996)
Jahns (1946)
      • Tecolote District
U.S. Geological Survey staff (1965)
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Leonard S.Wiener and Sigrid Ballew
Colburn Earth Science Museum
      • Sturgills
Colburn Earth Science Museum
Bryson
Bryson
  • Texas
    • Burnet County
Crook et al. (1977) +1 other reference
- (2005)
    • Llano County
      • Bluffton
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Yale Peabody Museum +2 other references
Barnes et al. (1947)
Self-collected by Franklin Roberts. +1 other reference
      • Llano
Smith (1991)
November 1964 +4 other references
  • Virginia
    • Bedford County
      • Moneta-Forest
Dietrich (1990)
  • Washington
    • Okanogan County
Markus B. Raschke et al. (2016)
[Gadolinite-(Ce), Gadolinite-(Y)] Metamict crystal identified by XRD after annealing at 700° for 48 hours by John Attard et al. (Ce)
  • Wisconsin
    • Shawano County
      • Tigerton
Cordua (1998)
    • Waupaca County
[Gadolinite-(Y)] Rocks & Minerals 79:6 pp409-411
 
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