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Coesite

A valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered
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About CoesiteHide

Formula:
SiO2
Colour:
Colourless, very pale pink, very pale yellowish-white
Lustre:
Vitreous, Sub-Vitreous, Waxy
Hardness:
7½ - 8
Specific Gravity:
2.92 (Calculated)
Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Member of:
Name:
Named in honor of Loring Coes Jr. (5 January 1915, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA - 4 December 1978, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA), chemist who first synthesized it. The name was first proposed by Sosman in 1954 for the synthetic material. The name was carried over when natural material was found.
A high-pressure modification of SiO2.

In the impact rocks, it may result from subsolidus quartz-to-coesite transformation.

An interesting coesite-like phase bearing 8.5 wt.% H2O and some Al and B is described by Thomas et al. (2022).


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
1104
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:1104:0

Similar NamesHide

CociteA rock subtype
CorsiteA synonym of 'Napoleonite'
CossaitA synonym of Cossaite
Cossaite (of Piolti?)A variety of ParagoniteNaAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
CösiteA synonym of 'Oösite'
KassiteA valid IMA mineral speciesCaTi2O4(OH)2
Kozoite
Kozoite-(La)A valid IMA mineral speciesLa(CO3)(OH)
Kozoite-(Nd)A valid IMA mineral speciesNd(CO3)(OH)

IMA Classification of CoesiteHide

Classification of CoesiteHide

4.DA.35

4 : OXIDES (Hydroxides, V[5,6] vanadates, arsenites, antimonites, bismuthites, sulfites, selenites, tellurites, iodates)
D : Metal: Oxygen = 1:2 and similar
A : With small cations: Silica family
75.1.4.1

75 : TECTOSILICATES Si Tetrahedral Frameworks
1 : Si Tetrahedral Frameworks - SiO2 with [4] coordinated Si
7.8.2

7 : Oxides and Hydroxides
8 : Oxides of Si

Mineral SymbolsHide

As of 2021 there are now IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols (abbreviations) for each mineral species, useful for tables and diagrams.

Please only use the official IMA–CNMNC symbol. Older variants are listed for historical use only.

SymbolSourceReference for Standard
CoeIMA–CNMNCWarr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43
CoeSiivolam & Schmid (2007)Siivolam, J. and Schmid, R. (2007) Recommendations by the IUGS Subcommission on the Systematics of Metamorphic Rocks: List of mineral abbreviations. Web-version 01.02.07. IUGS Commission on the Systematics in Petrology. download
CoeWhitney & Evans (2010)Whitney, D.L. and Evans, B.W. (2010) Abbreviations for names of rock-forming minerals. American Mineralogist, 95, 185–187 doi:10.2138/am.2010.3371
CoeThe Canadian Mineralogist (2019)The Canadian Mineralogist (2019) The Canadian Mineralogist list of symbols for rock- and ore-forming minerals (December 30, 2019). download

Physical Properties of CoesiteHide

Vitreous, Sub-Vitreous, Waxy
Transparency:
Transparent, Translucent
Colour:
Colourless, very pale pink, very pale yellowish-white
Streak:
White
Hardness:
7½ - 8 on Mohs scale
Tenacity:
Brittle
Cleavage:
Poor/Indistinct
Suspected on {010}{012}
Fracture:
Sub-Conchoidal
Density:
2.92 g/cm3 (Calculated)

Optical Data of CoesiteHide

Type:
Biaxial (+)
RI values:
nα = 1.593 - 1.599 nγ = 1.597 - 1.604
2V:
Measured: 54° to 64°
Birefringence:
0.004
Max. Birefringence:
δ = 0.004 - 0.005
Based on recorded range of RI values above.

Interference Colours:
The colours simulate birefringence patterns seen in thin section under crossed polars. They do not take into account mineral colouration or opacity.

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Surface Relief:
Moderate
Dispersion:
r < v weak
Pleochroism:
Non-pleochroic
Comments:
On synthetic material

Chemistry of CoesiteHide

Mindat Formula:
SiO2
Element Weights:
Element% weight
O53.257 %
Si46.744 %

Calculated from ideal end-member formula.
Common Impurities:
Al,Fe,Na

Crystallography of CoesiteHide

Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Class (H-M):
2/m - Prismatic
Space Group:
B2/b
Cell Parameters:
a = 7.143(2) Å, b = 12.383(3) Å, c = 7.143(2) Å
β = 120°
Ratio:
a:b:c = 0.577 : 1 : 0.577
Unit Cell V:
547.16 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
16
Morphology:
Irregular to rectangular grains.

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0004264CoesiteIkuta D, Kawame N, Banno S, Hirajima T, Ito K, Rakovan J F, Downs R T, Tamada O (2007) First in situ X-ray diffraction identification of coesite and retrograde quartz on a glass thin section of an ultrahigh-pressure metamorphic rock and their crystal structure details American Mineralogist 92 57-632007Yangkou meta-igneous complex in the middle part of the Sulu UHP terrain, eastern China0293
0010855CoesiteSasaki S, Chen H K, Prewitt C T, Nakajima Y (1983) Re-examination of "P2_1/a coesite" Zeitschrift fur Kristallographie 164 67-771983synthetic0293
0010692CoesiteAraki T, Zoltai T (1969) Refinement of a coesite structure Zeitschrift fur Kristallographie 129 381-3871969synthetic0293
0008747CoesiteAngel R J, Shaw C S J, Gibbs G V (2003) Compression mechanisms of coesite Physics and Chemistry of Minerals 30 167-17620030.0001293
0008746CoesiteAngel R J, Shaw C S J, Gibbs G V (2003) Compression mechanisms of coesite Physics and Chemistry of Minerals 30 167-17620030.0001293
0000817CoesiteLevien L, Prewitt C T (1981) High-pressure crystal structure and compressibility of coesite American Mineralogist 66 324-33319810293
0000816CoesiteLevien L, Prewitt C T (1981) High-pressure crystal structure and compressibility of coesite American Mineralogist 66 324-33319810293
0010809CoesiteKirfe A, Will G, Arndt J (1979) A new phase of coesite SiO2 it is not really a new phase Zeitschrift fur Kristallographie 149 315-32619790293
0000818CoesiteLevien L, Prewitt C T (1981) High-pressure crystal structure and compressibility of coesite American Mineralogist 66 324-33319812.18293
0008748CoesiteAngel R J, Shaw C S J, Gibbs G V (2003) Compression mechanisms of coesite Physics and Chemistry of Minerals 30 167-17620032.248293
0008749CoesiteAngel R J, Shaw C S J, Gibbs G V (2003) Compression mechanisms of coesite Physics and Chemistry of Minerals 30 167-17620032.84293
0000819CoesiteLevien L, Prewitt C T (1981) High-pressure crystal structure and compressibility of coesite American Mineralogist 66 324-33319813.15293
0008750CoesiteAngel R J, Shaw C S J, Gibbs G V (2003) Compression mechanisms of coesite Physics and Chemistry of Minerals 30 167-17620033.763293
0000820CoesiteLevien L, Prewitt C T (1981) High-pressure crystal structure and compressibility of coesite American Mineralogist 66 324-33319813.87293
0008751CoesiteAngel R J, Shaw C S J, Gibbs G V (2003) Compression mechanisms of coesite Physics and Chemistry of Minerals 30 167-17620034.45293
0000821CoesiteLevien L, Prewitt C T (1981) High-pressure crystal structure and compressibility of coesite American Mineralogist 66 324-33319814.6293
0008752CoesiteAngel R J, Shaw C S J, Gibbs G V (2003) Compression mechanisms of coesite Physics and Chemistry of Minerals 30 167-17620035.01293
0000822CoesiteLevien L, Prewitt C T (1981) High-pressure crystal structure and compressibility of coesite American Mineralogist 66 324-33319815.19293
0008753CoesiteAngel R J, Shaw C S J, Gibbs G V (2003) Compression mechanisms of coesite Physics and Chemistry of Minerals 30 167-17620036.16293
0008754CoesiteAngel R J, Shaw C S J, Gibbs G V (2003) Compression mechanisms of coesite Physics and Chemistry of Minerals 30 167-17620036.509293
0008755CoesiteAngel R J, Shaw C S J, Gibbs G V (2003) Compression mechanisms of coesite Physics and Chemistry of Minerals 30 167-17620037.814293
0008756CoesiteAngel R J, Shaw C S J, Gibbs G V (2003) Compression mechanisms of coesite Physics and Chemistry of Minerals 30 167-17620038.68293
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X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide

Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacingIntensity
6.2 Å(8)
4.38 Å(4)
3.43 Å(30)
3.09 Å(100)
2.76 Å(8)
2.69 Å(10)
2.33 Å(4)
2.29 Å(8)
2.18 Å(4)
2.03 Å(6)
1.84 Å(4)
1.79 Å(8)
1.71 Å(12)
1.70 Å(10)
1.66 Å(2)
1.58 Å(6)
1.545 Å(10)
1.501 Å(4)
1.418 Å(2)
1.409 Å(4)
1.345 Å(12)
1.321 Å(2)
1.285 Å(6)
1.236 Å(4)
1.171 Å(6)
Comments:
ICDD 14-654 (synthetic)

Geological EnvironmentHide

Paragenetic Mode(s):
Paragenetic ModeEarliest Age (Ga)
Stage 2: Planetesimal differentiation and alteration4.566-4.550
6 : Secondary asteroid phases4.566-4.560
Near-surface Processes
30 : Terrestrial impact minerals
Stage 4b: Highly evolved igneous rocks>3.0
36 : Carbonatites, kimberlites, and related igneous rocks
Stage 5: Initiation of plate tectonics<3.5-2.5
38 : Ophiolites
39 : High-? metamorphism (blueschist, eclogite, ultrahigh ? facies)
Geological Setting:
Formed at pressures > 20 kbar. Impact craters, kimberlites, eclogites.

Type Occurrence of CoesiteHide

General Appearance of Type Material:
Irregular grains from 5-50 microns in size.
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
n.d.
Geological Setting of Type Material:
In sandstone associated with a meteor impact crater (under and nearby).

Synonyms of CoesiteHide

Silica (in part)

Other Language Names for CoesiteHide

Dutch:Coesiet
German:Coesit
Russian:Коэсит
Simplified Chinese:柯石英
Spanish:Coesita
Traditional Chinese:柯石英

Relationship of Coesite to other SpeciesHide

Member of:
Other Members of Silica:
ChibaiteSiO2 · n(CH4, C2H6, C3H8, i-C4H10) (n = 3/17 (max))Iso. m3(2/m3) : Fd3
CristobaliteSiO2Tet. 422 : P41212
'Keatite'SiO2Tet. 422 : P43212
LechatelieriteSiO2Amor.
Melanophlogite46SiO2 · 6(N2,CO2) · 2(CH4,N2)Tet. 4/mmm(4/m2/m2/m)
MogániteSiO2Mon. 2/m
'Opal-AG'SiO2 · nH2O
'Opal-AN'SiO2 · nH2O
'Opal-C'SiO2 · nH2O
'Opal-CT'SiO2 · nH2O
QuartzSiO2Trig. 32 : P3121
'Quartz-beta'SiO2Hex. 622 : P6422
StishoviteSiO2Tet. 4/mmm(4/m2/m2/m) : P42/mnm
TridymiteSiO2Tric. 1
'β-Cristobalite'SiO2Iso. m3m(4/m32/m) : Fd3m
'β-Tridymite'SiO2

Common AssociatesHide

Associations Based on Photo Data:
4 photos of Coesite associated with PyropeMg3Al2(SiO4)3
3 photos of Coesite associated with StishoviteSiO2
3 photos of Coesite associated with MagadiiteNa2Si14O29 · 11H2O
3 photos of Coesite associated with KenyaiteNa2Si22O41(OH)8 · 6H2O
2 photos of Coesite associated with Garnet GroupX3Z2(SiO4)3
1 photo of Coesite associated with JadeiteNa(Al,Fe3+)Si2O6
1 photo of Coesite associated with EllenbergeriteMg6(Mg,Ti,Zr,◻)2(Al,Mg)6Si8O28(OH)10
1 photo of Coesite associated with Omphacite(NaaCabFe2+cMgd)(AleFe3+fFe2+gMgh)Si2O6
1 photo of Coesite associated with KyaniteAl2(SiO4)O
1 photo of Coesite associated with Zoisite(CaCa)(AlAlAl)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)

Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat GroupingHide

4.DA.BosoiteSiO2 · nCxH2x+2Hex. 6/mmm(6/m2/m2/m) : P6/mmm
4.DA.ChibaiteSiO2 · n(CH4, C2H6, C3H8, i-C4H10) (n = 3/17 (max))Iso. m3(2/m3) : Fd3
4.DA.'Carbon Dioxide Ice'CO2
4.DA.05QuartzSiO2Trig. 32 : P3121
4.DA.10TridymiteSiO2Tric. 1
4.DA.10OpalSiO2 · nH2O
4.DA.15CristobaliteSiO2Tet. 422 : P41212
4.DA.20MogániteSiO2Mon. 2/m
4.DA.25Melanophlogite46SiO2 · 6(N2,CO2) · 2(CH4,N2)Tet. 4/mmm(4/m2/m2/m)
4.DA.30LechatelieriteSiO2Amor.
4.DA.35XiexiandeiteSiO2Mon. 2/m : P21/b
4.DA.40StishoviteSiO2Tet. 4/mmm(4/m2/m2/m) : P42/mnm
4.DA.45'Keatite'SiO2Tet. 422 : P43212
4.DA.50SeifertiteSiO2Orth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Pbcn
4.DA.55'Quartz-beta'SiO2Hex. 622 : P6422

Fluorescence of CoesiteHide

Not fluorescent in UV

Other InformationHide

Magnetism:
Non-Magnetic
Notes:
Nearly insoluble in 5% HF at room temperature. Rapidly dissolved by fused NH4HF2.
Health Risks:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.

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References for CoesiteHide

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Localities for CoesiteHide

Showing 117 localities.

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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.
Antarctica
 
  • East Antarctica
    • Queen Maud Land
      • Sør Rondane Mountains
Ohtani et al. (2011)
Atlantic Ocean
 
  • Upper continental slope of New Jersey
Glass et al. (2002)
Glass et al. (2002)
Australia
 
  • Western Australia
    • Wyndham-East Kimberley Shire
Kubel
Brazil
 
  • Mato Grosso
    • Juína
Bulanova et al. (2010)
Thomson et al. (2014)
Ragozin +4 other references
      • Sorriso river
Kaminsky et al. (2015)
  • Minas Gerais
Chris D. Parkinson et al.
Chris D. Parkinson et al.
Bulgaria
 
  • Blagoevgrad Province
    • Bansko Municipality
Janák et al. (2011)
  • Smolyan Province
    • Chepelare Municipality
      • Chepelare
Petrík et al. (2016)
  • Vidin Province
    • Vidin Municipality
      • Koshava
Rappenglück (2022)
Canada
 
  • Northwest Territories
    • Lac de Gras
      • Diavik Mine
Donnelly et al. (2007)
  • Nunavut
    • Qikiqtaaluk Region
      • Devon Island
Newman (2020)
China
 
  • Anhui
    • Anqing
      • Qianshan City
Ji-xi et al. (2008)
Ye et al. (2002)
      • Taihu County
Yonghong Shi and Qingchen Wang (2004)
Wu et al. (2005) +1 other reference
      • Yuexi County
Xiao et al. (2000)
...
        • Wumiao
A.I. Okay et al.
          • Marble quarry
Okay (1993)
  • Henan
    • Sanmenxia
      • Lushi County
        • Guanpo
Nenggao Hu et al. (1995)
    • Xinyang
      • Xin Co.
Zhang et al. (1994)
  • Hubei
    • Huanggang
      • Hong'an Co.
Wu et al. (2007)
      • Yingshan Co.
Chen et al. (2000) +2 other references
  • Jiangsu
    • Lianyungang
      • Donghai Co.
        • Maobei
Xiao et al. (2006)
Zhang et al. (2002) +2 other references
  • Liaoning
    • Anshan
      • Xiuyan Co.
        • Pianling
Yin +3 other references
    • Dalian
      • Wafangdian City
        • Fuxian Kimberlite field
          • Toudaogou (incl. Pipes No. 51; 68 & 74)
Zhao
  • Qinghai
    • Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture
      • Dulan County
Mattinson et al. (2006)
Chang et al. (2024)
  • Shandong
    • Linyi
      • Mengyin County
        • Mengyin Kimberlite field
          • Changma Kimberlite belt
            • Wangcun deposit
Wang (1998)
      • Tancheng County
Lv et al. (2025)
    • Qingdao
      • Xihai'an
        • Jiaonan City
Hongrui Fan et al. (2005)
    • Rizhao
      • Lanshan District
dunite.mr.nsysu.edu.tw (n.d.)
Ye et al. (2002)
    • Weifang
      • Zhucheng City
Yuan et al. (2022)
    • Weihai
      • Rongcheng Co.
Science
  • Tibet
    • Shannan Prefecture (Lhokha Prefecture; Lhoka Prefecture)
      • Qusum Co. (Qusong Co.)
Robinson et al. (2006)
          • Luobusha Mine ("Luobusa" Mine)
Dobrzhinetskaya et al. (2014) +1 other reference
  • Xinjiang
    • Bayin'gholin Autonomous Prefecture
      • Ruoqiang Co. (Qakilik Co.; Chaqiliq Co.)
        • Yinggelisayi area
Zhang Anda et al. (2004)
Colombia
 
  • Bolívar Department
Barboza-Miranda et al. (2025)
Czech Republic
 
  • Pardubice Region
    • Chrudim District
      • Běstvina
Perraki et al. (2014)
  • Ústí nad Labem Region
Kotková et al. (2011)
Egypt
 
  • New Valley Governorate
    • East Uweinat Desert
Gian Paolo Sighinolfi et al. (2014)
Eswatini
 
  • Lubombo Region
    • Dokolwayo
Daniels (1991)
Europe
 
  • The Alps
Ghignone et al. (2023)
Finland
 
  • South Ostrobothnia
    • Lappajärvi
Lehtinen
Germany
 
  • Baden-Württemberg
    • Stuttgart Region
      • Ostalbkreis
        • Unterschneidheim
          • Zipplingen
Stähle et al. (2008)
  • Bavaria
    • Middle Franconia
      • Weißenburg-Gunzenhausen District
geosciences.smsu.edu (n.d.)
    • Swabia
      • Donau-Ries District
        • Nördlingen
geosciences.smsu.edu (2004)
Stähle et al. (2008)
  • Saxony
    • Erzgebirgskreis
      • Pockau-Lengefeld
        • Forchheim
Massonne (2001) +1 other reference
    • Mittelsachsen
      • Waldheim
Thomas et al. (2022) +1 other reference
Ghana
 
  • Ashanti Region
Boamah et al. (2006)
Italy
 
  • Aosta Valley
    • Champdepraz
Lecacheur et al. (2024)
    • Valtournenche
Piccoli et al. (2007) +1 other reference
  • Piedmont
    • Cuneo Province
      • Brossasco
        • Gilba Valley
Piccoli et al. (2007)
Mandarino (1996)
Hirajima et al. (1993)
      • Martiniana Po
Daniele Castelli
    • Metropolitan City of Turin
      • Bobbio Pellice
Ghignone et al. (2023)
      • Ribordone
Boero et al. (2025)
      • Roure
Manzotti et al. (2022)
Japan
 
  • Nagasaki Prefecture
    • Saikai City
Tadao Nishiyama et al. (2018)
Kazakhstan
 
  • Akmola Region
    • Zerendi District
9th International Eclogite Conference ... +2 other references
Ogasawara et al. (2002) +1 other reference
      • Prirechnoye
        • Lake Kumdikol (Lake Kumdykol'; Ozero Kumdykol')
Nitsenko et al. (2004)
  • Aktobe Region
    • Yrgyz District
Florenskii et al. (1980)
Laos
 
  • Savannakhet Province
    • Phine District
Glass et al. (2020)
Lithuania
 
  • Utena County
    • Anyksciu
      • Androniski
Miyahara et al. (2021)
Morocco
 
Pang et al. (2016) +1 other reference
Nicaragua
 
  • Jinotega Department
Rochette et al. (2019)
Nigeria
 
  • Yobe
    • Bogga Dingare
Weisberg +5 other references
Northwest Africa Meteorites
 
Shohei Kaneko et al. (2011) +1 other reference
www.lpi.usra.edu (2015) +5 other references
Norway
 
  • Møre og Romsdal
    • Ålesund
      • Haram
Root et al. (2005)
    • Herøy
Carswell et al. (2003)
Root et al. (2005)
Schönig et al. (2018)
    • Ulstein
      • Hareidlandet
Carswell et al. (2003)
  • Vestland
    • Kinn
      • Vågsøy
Smith et al. (1989)
    • Stad
      • Selje
        • Flatraket
Carswell et al. (2003)
Smith (1984)
        • Nordpollen
Geology Society of Glasgow (2013)
Carswell et al. (2003)
Carswell et al. (2003)
Papua New Guinea
 
  • Milne Bay Province
    • D'Entrecasteaux Islands
      • Goodenough Island (Nidula)
Baldwin et al. (2021)
Russia
 
  • Chukotka Autonomous Okrug
    • Anadyrsky District
GUROV et al. (2004) +1 other reference
      • Iomrautvaam massif
Scientific Report 5:9111
  • Nenets Autonomous Okrug
    • Yugorskii Peninsula
      • Pai-Khoi Range (Paikhoi; Pay Khoy)
Lyutoev et al. (2021)
  • Republic of Karelia
Zamiatina et al. (2023)
  • Sakha
    • Mirninsky District
      • Daldyn
Gubanov +9 other references
Nimis et al. (2009)
      • Mirny
Argunov (1990)
  • Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug
Yang et al. (2015)
Saudi Arabia
 
  • Eastern Province
    • Rub' al-Khali
Chao et al. (1961)
Gnos et al. (2013)
Slovakia
 
  • Banská Bystrica Region
    • Rimavská Sobota District
Koděra et al. (1986)
South Africa
 
  • Free State
    • Fezile Dabi District Municipality
      • Ngwathe Local Municipality
Cairncross et al. (1995)
Cairncross et al. (1995)
    • Lejweleputswa District Municipality
      • Tokologo Local Municipality
        • Boshof
Smyth (1977)
    • Xhariep District Municipality
      • Letsemeng Local Municipality
        • Koffiefontein
Meyer (2021)
  • Gauteng
    • City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality
Cairncross et al. (1995)
  • Limpopo
    • Waterberg District Municipality
      • Mogalakwena Local Municipality
        • Mokopane
Westerlund et al. (2004)
Spain
 
Ruiz-Cruz et al. (2012)
Sweden
 
  • Jämtland County
    • Åre
      • Åreskutan
Klonowska et al. (2017)
Switzerland
 
  • Valais
Lecacheur et al. (2024)
Ukraine
 
Rappenglück (2022)
USA (TL)
 
  • Arizona
    • Coconino County
      • Meteor Crater area
Chao et al. (1960) +1 other reference
  • Colorado
    • Larimer County
Eckel et al. (1997)
  • Indiana
    • Newton County
      • Kentland
        • Kentland impact crater
Science. 1961 Nov 17 +1 other reference
  • Oklahoma
    • Major County
Venezuela
 
  • Bolívar
    • Cedeño Municipality
Kaminsky et al. (2000)
 
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