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Dufrénite

A valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered
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About DufréniteHide

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Ours-Pierre-Armand Petit-Dufrénoy
Formula:
Ca0.5Fe2+Fe3+5(PO4)4(OH)6 · 2H2O
Colour:
Dark green, olive-green, olive-brown, black; olive-brown to reddish brown with oxidation; bluish green to reddish brown or yellow in transmitted light.
Lustre:
Sub-Vitreous, Resinous, Silky
Hardness:
3½ - 4½
Specific Gravity:
3.1 - 3.34
Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Name:
Named in 1833 by Alexandre Brongniart in honor of Ours Pierre Armand Petit Dufrenoy [September 5, 1792 - March 20, 1857), Professor of Mineralogy in the École des Mines, Paris, France. (Because of many look-alike species in the environments where dufrénite occurred, species such as rockbridgeite, etc. were called by that name.)
The mineral dufrénoysite is also named in his honor.
A secondary mineral occurring with limonite in gossan of veins and in iron ore deposits.

See also natrodufrénite which is visually indistinguishable from dufrénite and appears to be much more common than presently thought (Henry Barwood, unpubl. results).
A (formally) vacancy- and Mn2+-dominant member was reported by Sejkora et al. (2006).

Note: dufrénite is the correct spelling, not dufrenite (Burke, 2008).

There are some dufrenite-like species, e.g., 'UM1949-01-PO:Fe'.


Name EncodingHide

ASCII-7:
Dufrenite

Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
1323
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:1323:5

Similar NamesHide

DeferniteA valid IMA mineral speciesCa6(CO3)1.58(Si2O7)0.21(OH)7[Cl0.50(OH)0.08(H2O)0.42]
DovyreniteA valid IMA mineral speciesCa6Zr(Si2O7)2(OH)4

IMA Classification of DufréniteHide

Approved, 'Grandfathered' (first described prior to 1959)
IMA Formula:
Ca0.5Fe2+Fe3+5(PO4)4(OH)6·2H2O

Classification of DufréniteHide

8.DK.15

8 : PHOSPHATES, ARSENATES, VANADATES
D : Phosphates, etc. with additional anions, with H2O
K : With large and medium-sized cations, (OH, etc.):RO4 > 1:1 and < 2:1
42.9.1.2

42 : HYDRATED PHOSPHATES, ETC.CONTAINING HYDROXYL OR HALOGEN
9 : (AB)7(XO4)4Zq·xH2O
19.13.4

19 : Phosphates
13 : Phosphates of Fe alone

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
DfrIMA–CNMNCWarr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43
DfrThe 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 DufréniteHide

Sub-Vitreous, Resinous, Silky
Transparency:
Translucent, Opaque
Comment:
Silky in cross-section of botryoids
Colour:
Dark green, olive-green, olive-brown, black; olive-brown to reddish brown with oxidation; bluish green to reddish brown or yellow in transmitted light.
Streak:
Green
Hardness:
3½ - 4½ on Mohs scale
Tenacity:
Brittle
Cleavage:
Perfect
One perfect, a second cleavage good and both parallel to the fibre direction, with traces of a poor third cleavage at right angles to the other two.
Fracture:
Fibrous
Density:
3.1 - 3.34 g/cm3 (Measured)    3.41 g/cm3 (Calculated)

Optical Data of DufréniteHide

Type:
Biaxial (+/-)
RI values:
nα = 1.82 - 1.842 nβ = 1.83 - 1.85 nγ = 1.875 - 1.925
2V:
Calculated: 38° to 52°
Birefringence:
0.055
Max. Birefringence:
δ = 0.055 - 0.083
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.

Michel-Levy Bar The default colours simulate the birefringence range for a 30 µm thin-section thickness. Adjust the slider to simulate a different thickness.

Grain Simulation You can rotate the grain simulation to show how this range might look as you rotated a sample under crossed polars. Each grain retains its interference colour (retardation) while its brightness falls to black at extinction and reaches a maximum between extinction positions.

Surface Relief:
Very High (positive)
Relative to Canada balsam mounting medium (n ≈ 1.537).

This shows the grain boundary and Becke line effect under plane-polarised light, based on the contrast between this mineral's average refractive index and the mounting medium. It does not take into account mineral colouration.
In focus
Interference Figure:
This shows the idealized biaxial acute bisectrix (Bxa) interference figure - the conoscopic view for a grain cut perpendicular to the acute bisectrix, using this mineral's 2V. The two small white dots mark the melatopes - the points where the two optic axes emerge - and are shown only when they fall within the field of view. The coloured bands are isochromatics, and the dark bands are isogyres.

Rotate the stage: at 0°/90° the isogyres form a cross through the melatopes; at 45° they pull apart into curved hyperbolas. That splitting on rotation - absent in a uniaxial figure - is the standard diagnostic test for telling biaxial minerals from uniaxial ones. If 2V is large, the melatopes may fall outside the field of view, as they often do at the microscope too.
Dispersion:
rv relatively strong
Pleochroism:
Visible
Comments:
X = Deep blue, light brown, light yellow-brown or deep bluish green
Y = Buff, brown, light brown, light yellow-brown
Z = Deep red-brown, dark brown, red-brown, deep olive-brown
(from localities: Rock Run, AL; Siegen, Westphalia; Wheal Phoenix; and Hirs

Chemistry of DufréniteHide

Mindat Formula:
Ca0.5Fe2+Fe3+5(PO4)4(OH)6 · 2H2O
Element Weights:
Element% weight
O43.981 %
Fe38.378 %
P14.191 %
Ca2.295 %
H1.155 %

Calculated from ideal end-member formula.
O
Fe
P
Ca
H

Crystallography of DufréniteHide

Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Class (H-M):
2/m - Prismatic
Space Group:
B2/b
Setting:
C2/c
Cell Parameters:
a = 25.84(2) Å, b = 5.126(3) Å, c = 13.78(1) Å
β = 111.20(6)°
Ratio:
a:b:c = 5.041 : 1 : 2.688
Unit Cell V:
1,701.72 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
2
Morphology:
Crystals rare, indistinct, in subparallel or sheaf-like aggregates. Botryoidal masses or crusts with a radial-fibrous structure, common. The crusts are formed of drusy crystals with rounded or exfoliated terminations at times.
Comment:
SG C2/c

X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide

Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacingIntensity
12.00 Å(9)
5.002 Å(9)
4.410 Å(5)
3.393 Å(7)
3.151 Å(10)
2.860 Å(6)
2.101 Å(5)
Comments:
Close to natrodufrénite.

Geological EnvironmentHide

Paragenetic Mode(s):
Geological Setting:
Gossan of veins and in iron ore deposits; in iron-rich gossans; rarely in late-stage phosphate mineralization in granite pegmatites.

Type Occurrence of DufréniteHide

Place of Conservation of Type Material:
Muséum Nationale d’Histoire Naturelle, Paris, France, number42.47.
Geological Setting of Type Material:
Iron ore deposit
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:

Synonyms of DufréniteHide

Other Language Names for DufréniteHide

Relationship of Dufrénite to other SpeciesHide

Other Members of Dufrénite Group:
BimbowrieiteNaMgFe3+5(PO4)4(OH)6 · 2H2OMon. 2/m : B2/b
BurangaiteNaFe2+Al5(PO4)4(OH)6 · 2H2OMon. 2/m : B2/b
GayiteNaMn2+Fe3+5(PO4)4(OH)6 · 2H2OMon. 2/m : B2/b
MatioliiteNaMgAl5(PO4)4(OH)6 · 2H2OMon. 2/m : B2/b
NatrodufréniteNaFe3+Fe3+5(PO4)4O(OH)5(H2O)2Mon. 2/m : B2/b

Common AssociatesHide

Associations Based on Photo Data:
98 photos of Dufrénite associated with KidwelliteNaFe3+9+x(PO4)6(OH)11 · 3H2O, x = 0.33
81 photos of Dufrénite associated with LeucophosphiteKFe3+2(PO4)2(OH) · 2H2O
54 photos of Dufrénite associated with StrengiteFePO4 · 2H2O
47 photos of Dufrénite associated with CyriloviteNaFe3+3(PO4)2(OH)4 · 2H2O
47 photos of Dufrénite associated with CacoxeniteFe3+24AlO6(PO4)17(OH)12 · 75H2O
43 photos of Dufrénite associated with BerauniteFe3+6(PO4)4O(OH)4 · 6H2O
38 photos of Dufrénite associated with ChalcosideriteCuFe3+6(PO4)4(OH)8 · 4H2O
33 photos of Dufrénite associated with BariopharmacosideriteBa0.5Fe3+4(AsO4)3(OH)4 · 5H2O
33 photos of Dufrénite associated with GoethiteFe3+O(OH)
24 photos of Dufrénite associated with Rockbridgeite(Fe2+0.5Fe3+0.5)2Fe3+3(PO4)3(OH)5

Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat GroupingHide

8.DK.RegeriteKFe6(PO4)4(OH)7(H2O)6 · 4H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
8.DK.RichelsdorfiteCa2Cu5Sb(AsO4)4(OH)6Cl · 6H2OMon. 2/m : B2/m
8.DK.BimbowrieiteNaMgFe3+5(PO4)4(OH)6 · 2H2OMon. 2/m : B2/b
8.DK.PuttapaitePb2Mn2+2ZnCr3+4O2(AsO4)4(OH)6 · 12H2OMon. 2/m : B2/m
8.DK.10ThalliumpharmacosideriteTlFe3+4[(AsO4)3(OH)4] · 4H2OIso. 43m : F43m
8.DK.10NatropharmacosideriteNaFe3+4(AsO4)3(OH)4 · 4H2OIso. 43m : P43m
8.DK.10PharmacosideriteKFe3+4(AsO4)3(OH)4 · 6-7H2OIso. 43m : P43m
8.DK.10PlumbopharmacosideritePb0.5Fe3+4(AsO4)3(OH)4 · 5H2OIso. 43m : P43m
8.DK.10StrontiopharmacosideriteSr0.5Fe3+4[(AsO4)3(OH)4] · 4H2OTet. 42m : P42m
8.DK.10BariopharmacosideriteBa0.5Fe3+4(AsO4)3(OH)4 · 5H2OTet. 42m : P42m
8.DK.10Hydroniumpharmacosiderite(H3O)Fe3+4(AsO4)3(OH)4 · 4H2OIso. 43m : P43m
8.DK.12Hydroniumpharmacoalumite(H3O)Al4(AsO4)3(OH)4 · 4.5H2OIso. 43m : P43m
8.DK.12BariopharmacoalumiteBa0.5Al4(AsO4)3(OH)4 · 4H2OIso. 43m : P43m
8.DK.12PharmacoalumiteKAl4(AsO4)3(OH)4 · 6.5H2OIso. 43m : P43m
8.DK.12CalciopharmacoalumiteCa0.5Al4(AsO4)3(OH)4 · 5H2OIso. 43m : P43m
8.DK.12NatropharmacoalumiteNaAl4(AsO4)3(OH)4 · 4H2OIso. 43m : P43m
8.DK.15MatioliiteNaMgAl5(PO4)4(OH)6 · 2H2OMon. 2/m : B2/b
8.DK.15BurangaiteNaFe2+Al5(PO4)4(OH)6 · 2H2OMon. 2/m : B2/b
8.DK.15NatrodufréniteNaFe3+Fe3+5(PO4)4O(OH)5(H2O)2Mon. 2/m : B2/b
8.DK.15GayiteNaMn2+Fe3+5(PO4)4(OH)6 · 2H2OMon. 2/m : B2/b
8.DK.20KidwelliteNaFe3+9+x(PO4)6(OH)11 · 3H2O, x = 0.33Mon. 2/m : P2/b
8.DK.25Bleasdaleite(Ca,Fe3+)2Cu5(Bi,Cu)(PO4)4(H2O,OH,Cl)13Mon. 2/m : B2/m
8.DK.30Matulaite(Fe3+,Al)Al7(PO4)4(PO3OH)2(OH)8(H2O)8 · 8H2OMon. 2/m
8.DK.35KrasnoviteBa(Al,Mg)(PO4,CO3)(OH)2 · H2OOrth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m)

Fluorescence of DufréniteHide

Not Fluorescent in UV

Other InformationHide

Notes:
Soluble in dilute acids.
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 DufréniteHide

References for DufréniteHide

Reference List:

Localities for DufréniteHide

Showing 172 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
 
  • Córdoba Province
    • Punilla Department
      • San Roque District
        • Tanti
Dina (1993)
Demartin et al. (1997)
    • San Alberto Department
      • Tránsito District
        • Pampa de Achala
Gay et al. (1991) +1 other reference
  • San Luis Province
    • Coronel Pringles Department
      • El Trapiche
        • La Florida
OYARZABAL et al. (H2O) +2 other references
    • San Martín Department
Roda-Robles et al. (2012)
Australia
 
  • New South Wales
    • Yancowinna Co.
      • Broken Hill district
        • Broken Hill
Birch et al. (1997)
          • Broken Hill South Mine (BHS Mine; South Mine)
Birch et al. (1997)
Day (1998)
      • Thackaringa District
Johnson (1956)
  • Northern Territory
    • Victoria-Daly Region
      • Pine Creek
Stuart Mills
  • Queensland
    • Cloncurry Shire
      • Cloncurry
Derrick +1 other reference
  • South Australia
    • Barossa Council
      • Penrice
Harrowfield et al. (1981)
    • District Council of Mount Remarkable
      • Wilmington
Kolitsch et al. (1999)
    • Eyre peninsula
      • Middleback Range
        • Iron Duke Complex
Francis (2010)
Francis (2010)
    • Light Regional Council
      • Koonunga
Frost et al. (2004)
    • Northern Areas Council
      • Gladstone
Sorrell (n.d.) +1 other reference
    • Pastoral Unincorporated Area
      • Bimbowrie Conservation Park
        • Old Boolcoomata Station
          • White Rock Feldspar Mine
Elliott et al. (2025)
      • Iron Knob
      • Middleback Range
        • Iron Duke Complex
Francis (2010)
    • Robertstown
Noble et al. (1983)
  • Victoria
    • Rural City of Wangaratta
      • Whitfield
Birch et al. (1993)
  • Western Australia
    • Dandaragan Shire
      • Dandaragan
Sue Koepke collection
Collection of NHM
    • Gingin Shire
Simpson (1920)
    • Meekatharra Shire
      • Milgun Station
Peter Downes
    • Port Hedland Shire
      • Strelley Station
Jacobson et al. (2007)
Brazil
 
  • Minas Gerais
    • Conselheiro Pena
      • Ferruginha
Sergio Varvello collection
    • Divino das Laranjeiras
      • Linópolis
Cassedanne (1983) +1 other reference
    • Galiléia
      • Sapucaia do Norte
Cassedanne et al. (1999)
  • Paraíba
    • Picuí
Sergio Varvello collection
Canada
 
  • Ontario
    • Hastings County
      • Madoc Township
Ontario Mineral deposit Inventory ...
Czech Republic
 
  • Central Bohemian Region
    • Beroun District
      • Zaječov
        • Svatá Dobrotivá (St Benigna)
A. Tomwek
    • Kutná Hora District
      • Vlkaneč
Povondra et al. (eds.) +1 other reference
  • Karlovy Vary Region
    • Cheb District
      • Lázně Kynžvart
Černý et al. (Weisser Stein)
  • Liberec Region
    • Semily District
Škoda
  • Pardubice Region
    • Pardubice District
Prachař +6 other references
  • Plzeň Region
    • Domažlice District
Weber
    • Rokycany District
      • Těškov
Janouš (1995) +4 other references
  • Vysočina Region
    • Jihlava District
      • Kamenice
        • Řehořov
Gramblička (n.d.) +1 other reference
Europe
 
Berbain et al. (2012)
France
 
  • Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
    • Allier
      • Vichy
        • Échassières
          • Montmins mining district
Chollet Pascal Collection
            • Le Mazet
Pierre Le Roch & Jean-Marc Johannet ...
Walenta et al. (1980) +1 other reference
  • Brittany
    • Finistère
      • Quimper
        • Scaër
Chauris (2014)
    • Morbihan
      • Pontivy
        • Plumelin
Pierre Le Roch & Jean-Marc Johannet ...
  • Nouvelle-Aquitaine
    • Creuse
      • Aubusson
        • Soumans
          • Montebras
Patureau et al. (2011)
    • Deux-Sèvres
      • Bressuire
        • Mauléon
          • La Chapelle-Largeau
Johannet (2006)
          • Le Temple
Lièvre et al. (2002)
    • Haute-Vienne
      • Bellac
        • Bessines-sur-Gartempe
perso.wanadoo.fr (2004)
        • Compreignac
Brongniart A: Tab. Espèces Min. (1833)
        • Razès
          • Chanteloube
            • Vilatte Quarries (La Vilate)
Boisson (1988) +1 other reference
Guide geologique de la Haute Vienne
      • Limoges
        • Saint-Sylvestre
perso.wanadoo.fr (2005)
  • Occitanie
    • Pyrénées-Orientales
      • Céret
        • Collioure
Berbain et al. (2012)
Germany
 
  • Baden-Württemberg
    • Freiburg Region
      • Ortenaukreis
        • Oberwolfach
Walenta (1992)
  • Bavaria
    • Lower Bavaria
      • Regen District
        • Zwiesel
          • Rabenstein
Palache et al. (1951) +2 other references
    • Upper Franconia
      • Wunsiedel im Fichtelgebirge
        • Tröstauer Forst-West
www.mineralienatlas.de (n.d.)
    • Upper Palatinate
      • Amberg-Sulzbach District
        • Auerbach in der Oberpfalz
42. (in German) +2 other references
          • Nitzlbuch (Nitzelbuch)
Dana 7:II:772
      • Neustadt an der Waldnaab District
        • Pleystein
Dill et al. (2009)
        • Waidhaus
          • Hagendorf
web.archive.org (2001)
      • Tirschenreuth District
        • Bärnau
Laubmann et al. (1915)
        • Tirschenreuth
Meier (2005)
  • Hesse
    • Darmstadt
      • Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis
        • Waldems
          • Steinfischbach
www.mineralienatlas.de (n.d.)
    • Giessen Region
      • Lahn-Dill-Kreis
        • Lahnau
          • Waldgirmes
Dana 6: 797 +1 other reference
      • Limburg-Weilburg
        • Weinbach
Blaß (2002)
  • North Rhine-Westphalia
    • Arnsberg
      • Siegen-Wittgenstein
        • Siegen
          • Eiserfeld
Wittern (2001)
      • Soest
        • Warstein
Stieglitz et al. (1987) +1 other reference
  • Rhineland-Palatinate
    • Altenkirchen
      • Altenkirchen-Flammersfeld
        • Bürdenbach
Weiß (1990)
      • Daaden-Herdorf
        • Herdorf
          • Dermbach
Hucko (2010)
Weiß (1990) +1 other reference
      • Kirchen (Sieg)
        • Brachbach
Hucko (2010)
    • Bernkastel-Wittlich
      • Bernkastel-Kues
        • Hochscheid
Marcus Voigt Collection
    • Neuwied
      • Unkel
        • Rheinbreitbach
Weiß (1990)
  • Saxony-Anhalt
    • Harz
      • Blankenburg
        • Hüttenrode
Schaarschmidt (2014)
  • Saxony
    • Görlitz District
      • Kodersdorf
        • Rengersdorf
Witzke et al. (1993)
    • Vogtlandkreis
      • Heinsdorfergrund
        • Hauptmannsgrün
U. Ludwig
Pestel et al. (2012)
  • Thuringia
    • Saale-Orla District
      • Bad Lobenstein
Wittern (2001)
      • Hirschberg
        • Ullersreuth
Witzke et al. (2001)
Witzke et al. (2001)
Greece
 
  • Attica
    • East Attica
      • Lavreotiki
        • Agios Konstantinos (Kamariza)
Kolitsch et al. (2014) +1 other reference
        • Lophos
          • Agrileza mines
Rieck et al. (2020)
Hungary
 
  • Heves County
    • Gyöngyös District
      • Gyöngyössolymos
Körmendy Regina (2011)
Italy
 
  • Sardinia
    • South Sardinia Province
      • Domusnovas
Stara P. (1996)
      • Fluminimaggiore
Fadda (1989)
Japan
 
  • Ibaraki Prefecture
    • Kasumigaura City
      • Chiyoda-machi
Matsubara et al. (1980)
Madagascar
 
  • Amoron'i Mania
    • Ambatofinandrahana District
      • Mandrosonoro
Behier (1960)
Mexico
 
  • Durango
    • Indé Municipality
Michael Shannon specimens
Morocco
 
  • Drâa-Tafilalet Region
    • Ouarzazate Province
      • Amerzgane Cercle
        • Ouisselsate Caïdat
GAUDEFROY (1955)
  • Marrakesh-Safi Region
    • Rehamna Province
      • Sidi Bou Othmane Cercle
        • Jebilet Mountain (Djebilet Mountain)
Fontan (1978)
Namibia
 
  • Erongo Region
    • Dâures Constituency
von Bezing (2007)
Keller (1985)
    • Karibib Constituency
      • Okatjimukuju Farm 55 (Friedrichsfelde Farm)
Keller et al. (1989)
  • Oshikoto Region
    • Tsumeb
Poland
 
  • Lower Silesian Voivodeship
    • Świdnica County
      • Gmina Świdnica
Włodek et al. (2015)
        • Michałkowa pegmatites
Pieczka et al. (2015)
Portugal
 
  • Braga
    • Braga
      • Mire de Tibães
Nunes (n.d.)
Pedro Alves collection and/or ...
  • Guarda
    • Gouveia
      • Folgosinho
Alves (2016)
  • Viana do Castelo
    • Ponte de Lima
      • Cabração e Moreira do Lima
Alves (n.d.)
    • Viana do Castelo
4 +4 other references
  • Vila Real
Martins et al. (2011)
  • Viseu
    • Mangualde
      • Mangualde (Mesquitela e Cunha Alta)
Rewitzer et al. (1984) +1 other reference
    • São Pedro do Sul
      • Manhouce
Alves (n.d.)
Romania
 
  • Brașov County
Szakáll
Szakáll et al. (2010)
  • Harghita County
    • Sântimbru
Szakáll et al. (2010)
Rwanda
 
  • Southern Province
    • Muhanga District
      • Nyamabuye
        • Muhanga
Royal Museum for Central Africa
  • Western Province
    • Ngororero District
      • Muhororo
Daltry et al. (1998)
South Africa
 
  • Northern Cape
    • Namakwa District Municipality
      • Khâi-Ma Local Municipality
Cairncross et al. (1995)
  • Western Cape
    • City of Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality
      • Hout Bay
Cairncross et al. (1995)
Spain
 
  • Castile-La Mancha
    • Ciudad Real
      • Almodóvar del Campo
Sáinz de Baranda et al. (2004)
www.foro-minerales.com (2022) +1 other reference
  • Castile and Leon
    • Salamanca
      • Golpejas
        • Golpejas Mining group
Calvo Rebollar (2015)
  • Catalonia
    • Barcelona
      • Baix Llobregat
Camprubí et al. (Catalunya)
          • Bruguers
Tritlla (1987)
Sweden
 
  • Norrbotten County
    • Kiruna
      • Kiruna Town Mining District
      • Svappavaara
Lorin (2022)
UK
 
  • England
    • Cornwall
      • Linkinhorne
        • Minions
Palache et al. (1951) +1 other reference
Kinch et al. (1886) +3 other references
P D Trebilcock.
      • Treverbyn
        • Stenalees
Elton et al. (1996) +2 other references
    • Cumbria
      • Allerdale
        • Caldbeck
          • Coombe Height
Hartley (1984) +1 other reference
Stanley et al. (1991)
    • Devon
      • West Devon
        • Gulworthy
Kingsbury (1957)
USA
 
  • Alabama
    • Cherokee County
Lavinsky (n.d.)
Barwood et al. (1978) +1 other reference
Cook et al. (1982)
      • Rock Run
        • Wolfden Mountain
Rocks & Minerals: 70 (5) +2 other references
Dean (1995)
  • Arkansas
Howard (1987) +1 other reference
    • Polk County
Smith (1988)
      • Shady
Rocks & Min.:64:297-298.
      • Three Oak Gap
Smith (1988)
  • Georgia
    • Burke County
      • Girard Mining District
Jason Smith & M.E. Ciriotti (2005)
    • Polk County
Rocks & Minerals 54:4 pp161-165
  • Maine
    • Oxford County
      • Newry
Nichael Swanson
      • Paris
SEM/EDS analyzed by Lloyd W. Alexander ... +1 other reference
  • Missouri
    • Crawford County
      • Missouri Brown Iron Belt
        • Hinch
Dana 6: 1083.
      • Steelville
Sherwood et al. (1998)
  • Nevada
    • Humboldt County
      • Buffalo Mountain Mining District
Newmont Mining Corporation
Rocks & Minerals. Nov. 1999.
    • Pershing County
      • Willard Mining District
Jensen et al. (2001)
  • New Hampshire
    • Grafton County
      • Alexandria
Rocks & Min.: 17:250. +1 other reference
      • Groton
Meyers et al. (1956)
USGS Prof Paper 353 +3 other references
      • Orange
Thompson et al. (2022)
    • Hillsborough County
      • Deering
Meyers et al. (1956) +1 other reference
  • New Jersey
    • Monmouth County
      • Holmdel
Manchester (1931)
  • New Mexico
    • Grant County
      • Burro Mountains Mining District
        • Tyrone Area
          • Tyrone Mine
Jerry Cone Collection
Northrop et al. (1996)
        • Santa Rita
Mineralogical Magazine 60:787-793. +2 other references
Northrop et al. (1996)
    • Sandoval County
Northrop et al. (1996)
Northrop et al. (1996)
  • North Carolina
Genth et al. (1881)
    • Cleveland County
Wilson et al. (1978)
      • Kings Mountain
Jason Smith collection
  • South Dakota
    • Custer County
      • Custer Mining District
        • Custer
Loomis (2011)
        • Fourmile
Campbell et al. (1985)
    • Lawrence County
      • Bald Mountain Mining District (Portland Mining District)
Loomis (2011)
    • Pennington County
      • Hill City Mining District
USGS Bull 380D
      • Keystone Mining District
        • Keystone
Rocks & Minerals: 67 (6)
USGS Prof Paper 297B
  • Tennessee
    • Lawrence County
      • Iron City
Paris (2011)
  • Texas
Edwin B (1938) +1 other reference
  • Virginia
    • Rockbridge County
      • Lyndhurst-Vesuvius Mining District
Watson (1907) +1 other reference
      • Midvale
        • South Mountain
Rocks&Min. 47:594 (1972)
Cannon (1975)
 
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