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Alunogen

A valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered
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About AlunogenHide

Formula:
Al2(SO4)3 · 17H2O
Colour:
Colorless in crystals, aggregates white, or pale yellow or red from impurities.
Lustre:
Vitreous, Silky
Hardness:
1½ - 2
Specific Gravity:
1.732 (Calculated)
Crystal System:
Triclinic
Name:
From the Latin "alum" and the Greek γεννώ ("genno"), "to create". No type locality known.
A hydrated aluminium sulfate. The highest hydrate of natural Al sulphate, when compared to 'meta-alunogen', mangazeite, Unnamed (Al Sulphate-Hydrate) and UM1976-22-SO:AlFeH. Also the hydrated counterpart of millosevichite.

At high temperates, alunogen may dehydrate to its pentahydrate, Unnamed (Al Sulphate-Hydrate).

Compare also 'UM1987-13-SO:AlH' and 'UM1976-22-SO:AlFeH'.


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
162
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:162:5

IMA Classification of AlunogenHide

Approved, 'Grandfathered' (first described prior to 1959)
IMA Formula:
Al2(S6+O4)3(H2O)12·5H2O

Classification of AlunogenHide

7.CB.45

7 : SULFATES (selenates, tellurates, chromates, molybdates, wolframates)
C : Sulfates (selenates, etc.) without additional anions, with H2O
B : With only medium-sized cations
Dana 7th ed.:
29.8.6.1
29.8.6.1

29 : HYDRATED ACID AND NORMAL SULFATES
8 : A2(XO4)3·H2O
25.6.7

25 : Sulphates
6 : Sulphates of Al and Tl

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

Vitreous, Silky
Transparency:
Transparent
Colour:
Colorless in crystals, aggregates white, or pale yellow or red from impurities.
Comment:
colorless in transmitted light.
Streak:
White
Hardness:
1½ - 2 on Mohs scale
Density:
1.732 g/cm3 (Calculated)

Optical Data of AlunogenHide

Type:
Biaxial (+)
RI values:
nα = 1.473 nβ = 1.474 nγ = 1.48
2V:
Measured: 31° to 69°, Calculated: 46°
Max. Birefringence:
δ = 0.007
Based on recorded range of RI values above.

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Surface Relief:
Moderate
Dispersion:
none

Chemistry of AlunogenHide

Mindat Formula:
Al2(SO4)3 · 17H2O
Element Weights:
Element% weight
O71.557 %
S14.836 %
Al8.322 %
H5.285 %

Calculated from ideal end-member formula.

Crystallography of AlunogenHide

Crystal System:
Triclinic
Class (H-M):
1 - Pinacoidal
Space Group:
P1
Cell Parameters:
a = 7.420(60) Å, b = 26.97(2) Å, c = 6.062(5) Å
α = 89.67(1)°, β = 97.34(1)°, γ = 91.53(1)°
Ratio:
a:b:c = 0.275 : 1 : 0.225
Unit Cell V:
1,202.74 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
2
Morphology:
Crystals rare, small; prismatic [001] or {010} with a hexagonal outline about [010]; very complex, with about 60 forms noted. Commonly as delicate fibrous masses or crusts; effloresences; massive, fibrous to 5 mm.
Twinning:
On {010}.

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0015647AlunogenMenchetti S, Sabelli C (1974) Alunogen. Its structure and twinning Tschermaks Mineralogische und Petrographische Mitteilungen 21 164-1781974grotta dell'allume, Vulcano Island, Italy0293
0000518AlunogenFang J H, Robinson P D (1976) Alunogen, Al2(H2O)12(SO4)3.5H2O: Its atomic arrangement and water content American Mineralogist 61 311-31719760293
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X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide

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Data Set:
Data courtesy of RRUFF project at University of Arizona, used with permission.
Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacingIntensity
4.489 Å(100)
4.390 Å(81)
3.969 Å(81)
4.329 Å(76)
13.46 Å(54)
3.897 Å(52)
3.675 Å(45)
Comments:
Nová Baňa deposit, Slovakia. Data from Cesbron and Sadrzadeh (1972), using the old locality name of Königsberg.

Geological EnvironmentHide

Paragenetic Mode(s):
Paragenetic ModeEarliest Age (Ga)
Stage 7: Great Oxidation Event<2.4
45a : [Sulfates, arsenates, selenates, antimonates]
47b : [Sulfates and sulfites]
Stage 10a: Neoproterozoic oxygenation/terrestrial biosphere<0.6
50 : Coal and/or oil shale minerals<0.36
Stage 10b: Anthropogenic minerals<10 Ka
54 : Coal and other mine fire minerals (see also #51 and #56)
55 : Anthropogenic mine minerals
Geological Setting:
Forms by reaction of sulfates from decomposing sulfides with aluminous minerals in shales and slates; in gossan or altered wall rock of pyritic deposits in arid regions; in coal seams; in relatively low-temperature fumaroles.

Synonyms of AlunogenHide

Other Language Names for AlunogenHide

Varieties of AlunogenHide

PhosphoralunogenA variety of Alunogen containing some P2O5

Common AssociatesHide

Associations Based on Photo Data:
47 photos of Alunogen associated with CoquimbiteAlFe3(SO4)6(H2O)12 · 6H2O
32 photos of Alunogen associated with ChalcanthiteCuSO4 · 5H2O
21 photos of Alunogen associated with CopiapiteFe2+Fe3+4(SO4)6(OH)2 · 20H2O
20 photos of Alunogen associated with HalotrichiteFe2+Al2(SO4)4 · 22H2O
19 photos of Alunogen associated with RömeriteFe2+Fe3+2(SO4)4 · 14H2O
11 photos of Alunogen associated with MetavoltineK2Na6Fe2+Fe3+6O2(SO4)12 · 18H2O
6 photos of Alunogen associated with Native SulphurS8
6 photos of Alunogen associated with JarositeKFe3+3(SO4)2(OH)6
5 photos of Alunogen associated with IlsemanniteMo3O8 · nH2O
5 photos of Alunogen associated with VoltaiteK2Fe2+5Fe3+3Al(SO4)12 · 18H2O

Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat GroupingHide

7.CB.SarvodaiteAl2(SO4)3 · 5H2OMon. 2/m : P21/m
7.CB.02VoudourisiteCdSO4 · H2OMon. 2/m : P21/m
7.CB.05SzmikiteMnSO4 · H2OMon. 2/m : B2/b
7.CB.05SzomolnokiteFeSO4 · H2OMon. 2/m : B2/b
7.CB.05CobaltkieseriteCoSO4 · H2OMon. 2/m : B2/b
7.CB.05DwornikiteNi(SO4) · H2OMon. 2/m : B2/b
7.CB.05KieseriteMgSO4 · H2OMon. 2/m : B2/b
7.CB.05Poitevinite(Cu,Fe)SO4 · H2OTric. 1 : P1
7.CB.05GunningiteZnSO4 · H2OMon. 2/m : B2/b
7.CB.07SanderiteMgSO4 · 2H2OOrth. 222 : P212121
7.CB.10BonattiteCuSO4 · 3H2OMon. m : Bb
7.CB.12BelogubiteCuZn(SO4)2 · 10H2OTric. 1 : P1
7.CB.15DrobeciteCdSO4 · 4H2OMon. 2/m : P21/m
7.CB.15AplowiteCoSO4 · 4H2OMon. 2/m
7.CB.15CranswickiteMgSO4 · 4H2OMon. m : Bb
7.CB.15RozeniteFeSO4 · 4H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
7.CB.15StarkeyiteMgSO4 · 4H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
7.CB.15IlesiteMn2+(SO4) · 4H2OMon. 2/m
7.CB.15BoyleiteZnSO4 · 4H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
7.CB.20SiderotilFeSO4 · 5H2OTric.
7.CB.20JôkokuiteMnSO4 · 5H2OTric. 1 : P1
7.CB.20PentahydriteMgSO4 · 5H2OTric. 1 : P1
7.CB.20ChalcanthiteCuSO4 · 5H2OTric. 1 : P1
7.CB.25ChvaleticeiteMn2+(H2O)6(SO4)Mon. 2/m : B2/b
7.CB.25NickelhexahydriteNi2+(H2O)6(SO4)Mon. 2/m : B2/b
7.CB.25HexahydriteMg(H2O)6(SO4)Mon. 2/m : P2/m
7.CB.25BianchiteZn(H2O)6(SO4)Mon. 2/m : P2/m
7.CB.25MoorhouseiteCo2+(H2O)6(SO4)Mon. 2/m : B2/b
7.CB.25FerrohexahydriteFe2+(H2O)6(SO4)Mon. 2/m : B2/b
7.CB.30RetgersiteNiSO4 · 6H2OTet. 422 : P41212
7.CB.35ZincmelanteriteZn(H2O)6(SO4) · H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
7.CB.35MelanteriteFe2+(H2O)6(SO4) · H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
7.CB.35Alpersite(Mg,Cu2+)(H2O)6(SO4) · H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
7.CB.35BieberiteCo2+(H2O)6(SO4) · H2OMon. 2/m : P2/m
7.CB.35BoothiteCu2+(H2O)6(SO4) · H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
7.CB.35MallarditeMn2+(H2O)6(SO4) · H2OMon. 2/m : P2/m
7.CB.40EpsomiteMgSO4 · 7H2OOrth. 222 : P212121
7.CB.40GoslariteZnSO4 · 7H2OOrth. 222 : P212121
7.CB.40MorenositeNiSO4 · 7H2OOrth. 222 : P212121
7.CB.45Meta-alunogenAl2(SO4)3 · 12H2OOrth.
7.CB.50AluminocoquimbiteAl2Fe2(SO4)6(H2O)12 · 6H2OTrig. 3m(32/m) : P31c
7.CB.50LazaridisiteCd3(SO4)3 · 8H2OMon. 2/m : B2/b
7.CB.52PararaisaiteCuMg[Te6+O4(OH)2] · 6H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
7.CB.55ParacoquimbiteFe4(SO4)6(H2O)12 · 6H2OTrig. 3 : R3
7.CB.55Rhomboclase(H5O2)Fe3+(SO4)2 · 2H2OOrth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Pnma
7.CB.55RaisaiteCuMg[Te6+O4(OH)2] · 6H2OMon. 2/m : B2/b
7.CB.55CoquimbiteAlFe3(SO4)6(H2O)12 · 6H2OTrig. 3m(32/m) : P31c
7.CB.57'Caichengyunite'Fe2+3Al2(SO4)6 · 30H2OMon.
7.CB.60KorneliteFe2(SO4)3 · 7H2OMon. 2/m : P21/m
7.CB.65QuenstedtiteFe2(SO4)3 · 11H2OTric. 1 : P1
7.CB.70LauseniteFe2(SO4)3 · 5H2OMon. 2/m : P21/m
7.CB.75RömeriteFe2+Fe3+2(SO4)4 · 14H2OTric. 1 : P1
7.CB.75LishizheniteZnFe2(SO4)4 · 14H2OTric. 1 : P1
7.CB.80RansomiteCuFe2(SO4)4 · 6H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
7.CB.85DietrichiteZnAl2(SO4)4 · 22H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
7.CB.85HalotrichiteFe2+Al2(SO4)4 · 22H2OMon. 2 : P2
7.CB.85ApjohniteMn2+Al2(SO4)4 · 22H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
7.CB.85RedingtoniteFe2+Cr3+2(SO4)4 · 22H2OMon. 2
7.CB.85PickeringiteMgAl2(SO4)4 · 22H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
7.CB.85BíliniteFe2+Fe3+2(SO4)4 · 22H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
7.CB.85WupatkiiteCo2+Al2(SO4)4 · 22H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
7.CB.90MeridianiiteMgSO4 · 11H2OTric. 1 : P1

Other InformationHide

Thermal Behaviour:
Heated in a closed tube it gives water and at higher temperature, sulphuric acid.
Notes:
Readily soluble in water. Taste alum-like, acid and sharp. When in solution, adding ammonia produces a gelatinous precipitate of aluminum hydroxide, Al(OH)3.
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 AlunogenHide

References for AlunogenHide

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Localities for AlunogenHide

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All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Antarctica
 
  • East Antarctica
    • Victoria Land
Collection of RJ Martin
      • Ross Archipelago
        • Ross Island
Kammerer (2011)
  • West Antarctica
Vennum +1 other reference
Argentina
 
  • Jujuy Province
    • Santa Bárbara Department
      • Cerros de Santa Bárbara
        • El Palmar hot springs
Márquez-Zavalía et al. (1995) +1 other reference
Australia
 
  • Queensland
    • Charters Towers Region
      • Charters Towers
Red River Resources
    • Mareeba Shire
Harris et al. (2003)
  • South Australia
Rob Fitzpatrick et al. (2010)
    • Rural City of Murray Bridge
      • Murray Bridge
Raven et al. (2010, August)
  • Victoria
    • Surf Coast Shire
Segnit (1976)
  • Western Australia
    • Meekatharra Shire
Simpson Mineral Collection of the ...
Austria
 
  • Carinthia
    • Sankt Veit an der Glan District
      • Guttaring
Niedermayr et al. (1995)
    • Wolfsberg District
      • Reichenfels
        • Mischlinggraben
Analysis Guenter Blass by XRD and EDS (Samples Günter Indra, GI9905-6, GI9905-7, GI9905-8)
  • Lower Austria
    • Horn District
      • Drosendorf-Zissersdorf
        • Wollmersdorf (Zettlitz-Wollmersdorf)
Taucher (1993) +1 other reference
    • Krems-Land District
      • Mühldorf
        • Amstall
- (n.d.)
Kolitsch et al. (2022)
    • Sankt Pölten-Land District
      • Wölbling
        • Hausheim
Niedermayr (1987) +2 other references
  • Salzburg
    • Zell am See District
      • Dienten am Hochkönig
Strasser (1989)
      • Mittersill
Meixner (1968)
  • Styria
    • Deutschlandsberg District
      • Bad Schwanberg
        • Gressenberg
          • Schwarze Sulm
Postl et al. (2014)
    • Leoben District
      • Kalwang
        • Langteichengraben (Lange Teichen)
          • Teichen Mine
Neschen (n.d.)
    • Voitsberg District
      • Edelschrott
        • Modriach
          • Herzogberg
Taucher et al. (2000)
      • Köflach
Exel (1993)
          • Zangtal
Walter et al. (1983)
Belgium
 
  • Flanders
    • Limburg
      • Maasmechelen
        • Eisden
www.strahlen.org/vp/be/eisden/eisden.htm
Bolivia
 
  • Oruro
    • Cercado Province
      • Oruro
Petrov (n.d.)
Brazil
 
  • Minas Gerais
    • Catas Altas
Atencio et al. (1994)
Gomes et al. (2023)
  • Santa Catarina
Silva et al. (2021)
  • São Paulo
    • Itaquaquecetuba
Atencio et al. (2011)
  • Tocantins
    • Jaú do Tocantins
Queiroz (2016)
Bulgaria
 
  • Blagoevgrad Province
    • Simitli Municipality
      • Brezhani
Elena Shcherbakova (2010)
Canada
 
  • British Columbia
    • Cariboo Mining Division
      • Mount Robson Park
        • Moose Lake
Peatfield (n.d.)
    • Kamloops Mining Division
Palache et al. (1951)
      • Falkland
Peatfield (n.d.)
      • Maggie claim group
        • Cache Creek
Peatfield (n.d.) +1 other reference
Palache et al. (1951)
    • Liard Mining Division
      • Alaska Highway
        • Smith River
Peatfield (n.d.)
    • Lillooet Mining Division
      • Fraser River
Peatfield (n.d.)
    • Vernon Mining Division
Palache et al. (1951)
  • Northwest Territories
    • Fort Norman
Battler et al. (2013)
  • Nova Scotia
    • Cumberland Co.
      • Springhill
Hoffmann (1880) +1 other reference
    • Inverness Co.
      • St. Rose
Zodrow et al. (1978)
Cape Verde
 
  • Sotavento Islands
    • Fogo Island
Silva et al. (2019)
Chile
 
  • Antofagasta
    • Antofagasta Province
      • Mejillones
        • Mejillones peninsula
SEM-EDS by Joy Desor
      • Sierra Gorda
samples analysed by Gerhard Moehn and ...
samples analysed by Gerhard Mohn and ...
    • El Loa Province
      • Calama
        • Chuquicamata District
Palache et al. (1951)
          • Toki Cu deposit (Toki Cluster)
Palache et al. (1951)
      • Ollagüe
Vidal et al. (2022)
    • Tocopilla Province
      • María Elena
        • Oficina María Elena
S. G. Gordon (1942)
  • Tarapacá
    • Tamarugal Province
Palache et al. (1951)
      • Pica
        • Collahuasi mining district
Teck Resources Limited
China
 
  • Inner Mongolia
    • Wuhai (Wuhai Prefecture)
      • Wuda District
        • Wuda Coal mining area
Stracher et al. (2005)
Am Min 90:1729-1739
  • Yunnan
    • Baoshan
      • Tengchong County
Meixiang et al. (1987) +1 other reference
        • Tengchong Volcanic Geothermal National Geological Park
Luo et al. (2019)
Colombia
 
  • Bogotá District
Dana et al. (1892)
Costa Rica
 
  • Alajuela Province
    • Sarchí Canton
Rodríguez et al. (2017)
  • Cartago Province
    • Oreamuno Canton
      • Irazú Volcano
Ulloa et al. (2018)
Cuba
 
  • Isla de la Juventud special municipality
    • Isla de la Juventud (Isle of Pines; Island of Youth)
Zwahr et al. (1999)
Czech Republic
 
  • Central Bohemian Region
Žáček et al. (1995)
      • Libušin
Hyrsl J. +3 other references
    • Kutná Hora District
      • Kutná Hora
Dobešová (2012)
    • Příbram District
      • Příbram
        • Březové Hory
          • Černojamské deposit
C.Auer (2016)
    • Rakovník District
      • Pavlíkov
        • Skřivaň
Palache et al. (1951)
  • Hradec Králové Region
    • Trutnov District
      • Lampertice
Harapát
      • Radvanice
Jirásek (2001)
  • Karlovy Vary Region
    • Karlovy Vary District
Hloušek et al. (2002)
  • Liberec Region
Scharm +7 other references
  • Moravian-Silesian Region
    • Frýdek-Místek District
      • Dobrá
Matýsek et al. (2023)
Pauliš (1992)
    • Ostrava-City District
      • Ostrava
        • Heřmanice
Košek (2018) +1 other reference
        • Koblov
Matýsek D. (1999)
        • Odra Mine (after 1995)
          • Ostrava Mine (after 1967)
Vinš V. (1957)
  • Olomouc Region
    • Šumperk District
      • Staré Město
        • Velké Vrbno
Matýsek et al. (2024)
  • Pardubice Region
    • Pardubice District
Prachař +6 other references
  • South Moravian Region
    • Hodonín District
      • Žádovice
Kruťa T. (1944)
  • Ústí nad Labem Region
    • Děčín District
Varilová et al. (2011)
    • Most District
      • Korozluky
Palache et al. (1951)
Natural History Museum Vienna collection
    • Teplice District
      • Krupka
        • Vrchoslav
Jiří Sejkora (2025)
France
 
  • Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
    • Rhône
      • Villefranche-sur-Saône
        • Sain-Bel
Palache et al. (1951)
    • Savoie
      • Chambéry
        • Aix-les-Bains
Audra et al. (2007)
  • Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
    • Haute-Saône
      • Lure
        • Ronchamp
Palache et al. (1951)
  • Hauts-de-France
    • Pas-de-Calais
      • Lens
Naze-Nancy Masalehdani et al. (2009)
  • Martinique
    • Arrondissement of La Trinité
      • Grand'Rivière
Palache et al. (1951)
    • Arrondissement of Saint-Pierre
      • Saint-Pierre
Lacroix (1910)
  • Occitanie
    • Aveyron
      • Millau
Queneau (n.d.)
      • Villefranche-de-Rouergue
        • Aubin
          • Aubin
R. Pierrot
R. Pierrot
        • Decazeville
          • Decazeville coal basin
www.pangeaminerals.com (2005)
    • Hautes-Pyrénées
De Ascenção Guedes et al. (2002)
    • Lot
      • Figeac
        • Capdenac
Ref: Inventoire mineralogique de la ...
  • Pays de la Loire
    • Loire-Atlantique
      • Saint-Nazaire
Chauris (2014)
        • Saint-Nazaire
Baret (1905)
Germany
 
  • Bavaria
    • Lower Bavaria
      • Regen District
        • Bodenmais
Weiß (1990)
  • North Rhine-Westphalia
    • Arnsberg
      • Hochsauerlandkreis
        • Marsberg
Schnorrer (2000) +1 other reference
    • Cologne
      • Aachen
        • Alsdorf
Blaß et al. (1993) +2 other references
Košek (2018) +1 other reference
    • Düsseldorf
      • Essen
        • Dellwig
Weiß (1990)
      • Oberhausen
        • Alstaden
www.wagnerul.de (n.d.)
    • Münster
      • Recklinghausen
        • Marl
          • Hüls
Weiß (1990)
  • Rhineland-Palatinate
    • Mayen-Koblenz
      • Vordereifel
        • Ettringen
Blaß et al. (2004)
  • Saarland
    • Saarlouis
      • Reisbach
Thomas Kleser Collection / Analyses by ...
  • Saxony
    • Bautzen District
      • Oßling
Wittern (2001)
      • Wittichenau
Wittern (2001)
    • Dresden
Thalheim +1 other reference
    • Görlitz District
      • Quitzdorf am See
        • Horscha
86. +1 other reference
    • Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge
      • Freital
        • Döhlen
Thalheim +1 other reference
  • Thuringia
    • Greiz District
      • Kauern
Witzke et al. (1998)
      • Ronneburg
Witzke et al. (1998)
Greece
 
  • Attica
    • East Attica
      • Lavreotiki
        • Elaiochori
          • Dipseliza mines
Rieck (n.d.)
        • Plaka
          • Plaka Mines
Hanke et al. (1994) +2 other references
Rieck (n.d.)
        • Sounion
          • Cato Sounio mines
Rieck (n.d.)
  • Central Macedonia
    • Chalkidiki
      • Aristotelis
        • Kassandra mining district
www.brgm.fr (2003)
  • South Aegean
    • Milos
Hall et al. (2003)
Balić-Žunić et al. (2016)
    • Thira
      • Santorini Island
        • Santorini Caldera
Balić-Žunić et al. (2016)
Guatemala
 
  • Quetzaltenango Department
    • El Palmar
      • Santiaguito Dome (Santiaguito Volcano)
www.excaliburmineral.com
    • Quetzaltenango
Stoiber et al. (1974)
Hungary
 
  • Baranya County
    • Komló District
Szakáll et al. (1997)
    • Pécs District
Szakáll et al. (2008)
  • Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén County
    • Gönc District
      • Telkibánya
Szakáll & Weiszburg: Telkibánya
    • Miskolc District
      • Miskolc
Szakáll et al. (1996)
Sándor et al. (2005)
Szakáll et al. (1997)
  • Fejér County
    • Székesfehérvár District
Szakáll et al. (1997)
  • Heves County
    • Eger District
      • Egercsehi
Szakáll & Jánosi. Minerals of Hungary
    • Gyöngyös District
      • Gyöngyösoroszi
Farkas et al. (2009)
www.geomania.hu (2013)
      • Mátraszentimre
XRD: Ferenc Kristály
  • Komárom-Esztergom County
Szakáll et al. (1996)
  • Nógrád County
Geoda - Journal of the Hungarian ...
  • Pest County
    • Szob District
      • Nagybörzsöny
Szakáll et al. (1996)
  • Veszprém County
    • Ajka District
      • Nyirád
Szakáll et al. (1997)
Iceland
 
  • Northeastern Region
    • Þingeyjarsveit
      • Skútustaðahreppur
        • Myvatn
Carson III (2015)
Indonesia
 
  • East Java Province
    • Banyuwangi Regency
Inguaggiato et al. (2020)
  • Special Region of Yogyakarta
Imants Kavalieros (1994)
Iran
 
  • Kerman Province
    • Sirjan County
      • Pariz
Khorasanipour (2015)
  • Yazd Province
    • Ardakan County
      • Kharanaq District
        • Rabatat Rural District
          • Saghand
Bariand et al. (1973) +1 other reference
Italy
 
  • Campania
    • Metropolitan City of Naples
      • Bacoli
        • Miseno
Scacchi A. (1849) +3 other references
      • Ercolano
Russo et al. (2004)
Palache et al. (1951)
      • Pozzuoli
Russo et al. (2017)
Mormone et al. (2015, April) +1 other reference
Palache et al. (1951) +1 other reference
Russo et al. (2017)
Pelloux (1927) +3 other references
  • Lazio
    • Metropolitan City of Rome Capital
      • Cerveteri
        • Sasso di Furbara (Sasso)
Barrese et al. (1994)
  • Liguria
    • Genoa
      • Sestri Levante
Antofilli et al. (1983)
  • Piedmont
    • Verbano-Cusio-Ossola Province
      • Premosello-Chiovenda
Michele Verdi et al. (2025) +2 other references
  • Sardinia
    • South Sardinia Province
Fernando Caboni et al. (2024)
Fernando Caboni et al. (2024) +1 other reference
      • Villaputzu
//doi.org/10.57635/MICRO.2025.23.16
  • Sicily
    • Metropolitan City of Messina
      • Eolie Islands (Aeolian Islands)
        • Lipari
          • Vulcano Island
Cossa (1881) +3 other references
            • Porto Levante
Spallanzani (1792) +3 other references
Garavelli et al. (1996)
Panichi (1914) +1 other reference
Garavelli et al. (1996)
  • Tuscany
    • Livorno Province
      • Capoliveri
        • Cape Calamita Mine
Rögner et al. (2000)
      • Rio
        • Rio Marina
          • Rio Mine
E. Manasse
    • Lucca Province
      • Fabbriche di Vergemoli
Mauro (2020)
Mauro D. (2016)
      • Stazzema
        • Sant'Anna di Stazzema
Biagioni et al. (2019) +1 other reference
    • Siena Province
      • Chiusdino
Sabelli et al. (1984) +1 other reference
Japan
 
  • Akita Prefecture
    • Kazuno City
Yamada (2004)
  • Fukushima Prefecture
    • Minamisōma City
Seki et al. (1987)
  • Hokkaidō Prefecture
    • Okhotsk Subprefecture
      • Monbetsu City
King (n.d.)
    • Sorachi Subprefecture
      • Mikasa City
SHIMOBAYASHI et al. (2011)
Lebanon
 
  • South Governorate
    • Jezzine District
Kruszewski (2019)
Mexico
 
  • Chihuahua
    • Aquiles Serdán Municipality
      • Santa Eulalia Mining District
        • East Camp
Panczner (1987)
New Zealand
 
  • Bay of Plenty Region
    • Rotorua District
Martin et al. (1999)
Railton et al. (1990)
  • Manawatu-Whanganui Region
    • Ruapehu District
Railton et al. (1990)
  • Waikato Region
    • Taupo District
Johnstone (1979)
      • Orakeikorako Thermal Area (Orakei Korako; The Hidden Valley)
Rod Martin et al. (NZ)
Johnstone (1979)
      • Wairakei
An Active Epithermal Gold-Depositing ... +2 other references
Brotheridge et al. (1995)
    • Thames-Coromandel District
      • Coromandel Peninsula
        • Colville
Collection of RJ Martin
Nicaragua
 
  • León Department
Stoiber et al. (1974) +1 other reference
    • Telica
      • Telica Volcano
Hynek et al. (2013, March) +1 other reference
Norway
 
  • Nordland
    • Fauske
Rekstad (1912)
    • Lurøy
      • Tonnes
Rekstad (1912) +1 other reference
Rekstad (1912) +1 other reference
  • Vestland
    • Kvinnherad
      • Ølve mining district
Ellingsen (1989)
Peru
 
  • Arequipa
    • Caylloma Province
      • Chivay District
Tyc et al. (2022)
Ciesielczuk et al. (2013)
Tyc et al. (2022)
Tyc et al. (2022)
  • Ayacucho
    • Lucanas Province
      • Huac-huas District
Hyršl (2010) +1 other reference
Poland
 
  • Lesser Poland Voivodeship
    • Tarnów County
      • Gmina Ciężkowice
Marszałek +2 other references
  • Lower Silesian Voivodeship
    • Kamienna Góra County
      • Gmina Marciszów
Balcerzak et al. (1992) +5 other references
          • Colourful Lakelets
Mochnacka et al. (2015)
  • Silesian Voivodeship
    • Będzin County
      • Wojkowice
Ł. Kruszewski visual inspection & ...
    • Mikołów County
      • Łaziska Górne
Lukasz Kruszewski 2005: Minerals arising in cause of underground fires of "Skalny" coal mine dump in Laziska (Upper Silesia, Poland)
    • Rybnik County
      • Gmina Czerwionka-Leszczyny
Parafiniuk et al. (2009)
Kruszewski (2013)
    • Wodzisław County
      • Radlin
Kruszewski (2012)
Portugal
 
  • Azores
    • São Miguel
      • Povoação
        • Furnas
Flahaut et al. (2018, September)
  • Beja
    • Aljustrel
      • Aljustrel e Rio de Moinhos
        • Aljustrel Mine
King (n.d.) +1 other reference
    • Mértola
      • Corte do Pinto
  • Setúbal
    • Grândola
      • Azinheira dos Barros
Oliveira et al. (2024)
Romania
 
  • Alba County
    • Roșia Montană
Onac (2003)
  • Brașov County
  • Harghita County
Edited by Szakáll-Kristály (2010)
  • Hunedoara County
    • Certeju de Sus
www.minerals-of-the-carpathians
  • Maramureș County
    • Băiuț
Januszewska et al. (2023)
Januszewska et al. (9th Meeting of the Mineralogical Society of Poland 28th Meeting of the Petrology group of the Mineralogical Society of Poland, October 19-22, 2023, Bielawa, Poland)
Russia
 
  • Chelyabinsk Oblast
Cesnokov et al. (1998)
  • Kamchatka Krai
    • Ust-Bolsheretsky District
      • Kambalny volcanic ridge
Zhitova et al. (2018)
Zhitova et al. (2023)
    • Yelizovsky District
Palache et al. (1951)
      • Kronotsky Reserve
Active Volcanoes of Kamchatka
Okrugin (2004)
Bortnikova et al. (2008) +1 other reference
Zhitova et al. (2022)
Zhitova et al. (2022)
Bortnikova et al. (2009, February)
  • Sakhalin Oblast
    • Kuril Islands
      • Severo-Kurilsky District
        • Atlasov Island
          • Alaid volcano
Vergasova et al. (1977) +1 other reference
Senegal
 
  • Ziguinchor Region
Montoroi (1995)
Slovakia
 
  • Banská Bystrica Region
    • Banská Bystrica District
      • Špania Dolina
Kodě +1 other reference
    • Banská Štiavnica District
Smithsonian Institution USNM ...
Koděra et al. (1986)
    • Revúca District
      • Nandraž
Martin Števko-unpublished
    • Žarnovica District
      • Hodruša-Hámre
Kodě +1 other reference
      • Nová Baňa
Koděra et al. (1986)
      • Rudno nad Hronom
Koděra et al. (1986)
  • Košice Region
    • Gelnica District
Koděra et al. (1986)
Koděra (1990)
  • Prešov Region
    • Prešov District
      • Červenica
Duda et al. (1992)
Koděra et al. (1986)
David Parfitt collection
Koděra et al. (1986)
  • Trenčín Region
    • Prievidza District
      • Handlová
Myšľan P. et al. (Slovenská republika)
South Africa
 
  • Mpumalanga
    • Ehlanzeni District Municipality
      • Thaba Chweu Local Municipality
        • Lydenburg
Cairncross et al. (1995)
Spain
 
  • Andalusia
    • Almería
      • Cuevas del Almanzora
        • Sierra Almagrera
Georges FAVREAU collection and EDX ...
Frost et al. (2007)
Georges FAVREAU collection & EDX ...
      • Níjar
        • Rodalquilar
          • Cerro del Cinto
Sintes et al. (2025)
Sintes et al. (2025)
Sainz de Baranda Graf et al. (2023)
Sainz de Baranda Graf et al. (2023)
Borja Sainz de Baranda Graf Collection
      • Pechina
        • Baños de Alhamilla
Rewitzer et al. (2020)
      • Santa Cruz de Marchena
Sainz de Baranda Graf et al. (2025) +1 other reference
    • Huelva
      • Alosno
        • Tharsis
Valente et al. (2013)
Valente et al. (2013)
      • Minas de Riotinto
        • Rio Tinto Mines
Calvo (1999)
  • Aragon
    • Teruel
      • Libros
www.handbookofmineralogy.org (n.d.)
  • Catalonia
    • Barcelona
      • Baix Llobregat
        • Cervelló
Joan Rosell (2022)
        • Gavà
          • Bruguers
Rosell-Riba et al. (2022)
      • Barcelonès
        • Barcelona city
          • Collserola mountain range
            • Santa Creu d'Olorda
Tomas (1919-20)
    • Tarragona
      • Priorat
        • La Vilella Alta
Joan Abella i Creus (Joanabellacreus@gmail.com)
  • Extremadura
    • Cáceres
      • Tajo-Salor
        • Aliseda
Crespo et al. (2017)
Switzerland
 
  • Valais
    • Sierre
      • Anniviers
        • Saint-Luc
Ansermet (2012)
Tajikistan
 
  • Sughd
    • Ayni District
      • Fan-Jagnob coal deposit
D.I.Belakovskiy data
    • Zeravshan Range
      • Yagnob River
Belakovski (1990) +1 other reference
UK
 
  • England
    • Cornwall
      • Camborne
[British Museum (NH) +1 other reference
      • Penzance
        • Wherrytown
Sir Arthur Russell (1949) +1 other reference
Tindle (2008)
    • Renfrewshire
Livingstone et al. (1983)
Ukraine
 
  • Sevastopol
    • Balaklava district
Dobrovolskaya T.I. (2004)
USA
 
  • Alaska
    • Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
      • Ketchikan Mining District
        • Prince of Wales Island
          • Bokan Mountain
- (2008)
  • Arizona
    • Coconino County
      • San Franciscan volcanic field (San Francisco Peaks; San Francisco Mts)
Hanson et al. (2008)
      • Vermillion Cliffs Mining District
        • Cliff Dwellers Lodge
rruff.info (n.d.)
    • Yavapai County
      • Black Hills (Black Hill Range)
        • Verde Mining District
          • Jerome
Univ. of AZ Bull. 41 (1916-17) +5 other references
  • California
    • Alameda County
      • Oakland Hills (San Leandro Hills)
        • Oakland
          • Leona Heights
            • Leona Heights deposit
Schaller (1903) +3 other references
Committee et al. (1989)
    • Contra Costa County
      • Clayton
        • Mount Diablo (Mt Diablo)
Pemberton (1983) +1 other reference
    • Inyo County
      • Coso Hot Springs
Pemberton (1983) +1 other reference
    • Marin County
      • Fort Barry
Murdoch (1966)
    • Mariposa County
      • Buena Vista
Bradley (1939) +3 other references
    • Merced County
      • Stayton Mining District (McLeod Mining District; Panoche Mining District)
        • Antimony Peak
Cooper et al. (1989)
    • Napa County
      • Knoxville Mining District
        • Knoxville
Pemberton (1983) +1 other reference
    • Nevada County
      • Nevada City Mining District
        • Nevada City
Lindgren (1896a) +1 other reference
    • Placer County
      • Wheatland Mining District
        • Kilaga Springs
Bradley (1940) +1 other reference
    • San Benito County
      • Central San Benito Mining District
        • Llanada
Pemberton (1983)
    • San Bernardino County
      • Quail Mountains
        • Brown Mountain
Hewett et al. (1936) +3 other references
    • San Luis Obispo County
- (1917) +1 other reference
    • Santa Barbara County
Kampf et al. (2024)
    • Shasta County
      • Lassen Volcanic National Park
Day (1925) +2 other references
    • Sonoma County
      • West Mayacmas Mining District
Allen (1927) +6 other references
  • Colorado
    • Delta County
Eckel et al. (1997)
Eckel et al. (1997)
    • Dolores County
      • Lone Cone Mining District (Dunton Mining District)
Eckel et al. (1997)
    • Jefferson County
      • Foothill Mining District
Eckel et al. (1997)
      • Golden Mining District
        • Golden
Eckel et al. (1997)
      • Morrison Area
Eckel et al. (1997)
    • Teller County
Carnein et al. (2005)
  • Maine
    • Oxford County
      • Rumford
King et al. (1994)
  • Massachusetts
    • Franklin County
      • Rowe
Cerato
  • Missouri
    • Boone County
Sherwood et al. (1998)
    • Henry County
Sherwood et al. (1998)
    • Vernon County
Sherwood et al. (1998)
  • Nebraska
    • Jefferson County
      • Fairbury
Chemical Geology Volume 215
    • Nemaha County
      • Brownville
Robert Matthew Joeckel et al. (2007)
  • Nevada
    • Esmeralda County
Castor et al. (2004)
Castor et al. (2004)
        • Goldfield
Castor et al. (2004)
Castor et al. (2004)
    • Nye County
      • Cactus Range
        • Cactus Springs Mining District
          • Urania Peak
Castor et al. (2004)
    • Pershing County
      • Gerlach area
Castor et al. (2004)
      • Tobin and Sonoma Range Mining District
Peterson et al. (2006)
    • Storey County
Castor et al. (2004)
    • Washoe County
      • Pyramid Mining District
        • Burrus vein system
Castor et al. (2004)
Castor et al. (2004)
MinRec 16 (1)
  • New Mexico
    • Catron County
Northrop et al. (1996)
      • Wilcox Mining District
        • Lone Pine Hill area
USGS Bull 1451
    • Colfax County
Northrop et al. (1996)
    • Grant County
Northrop et al. (1996) +1 other reference
        • Alum Canyon
USGS Bull 1451
USGS Bull 1451
USGS Bull 1451
Northrop et al. (1996)
Northrop et al. (1996)
    • Guadalupe County
Northrop et al. (1996)
Palache et al. (1951)
    • Luna County
Northrop et al. (1996)
Northrop et al. (1996)
    • McKinley County
Northrop et al. (1996)
Northrop et al. (1996)
    • San Juan County
Northrop et al. (1996)
    • San Miguel County
Northrop et al. (1996)
Northrop et al. (1996)
    • Taos County
Northrop et al. (1996)
  • New York
    • Tompkins County
Palache et al. (1951)
Jensen (1978) +1 other reference
  • North Carolina
Genth (1891) +1 other reference
    • Cleveland County
Dana 6:1075.
Genth (1891) +1 other reference
...
Genth (1891) +1 other reference
    • Swain County
Coskren et al. (2000)
  • Ohio
    • Franklin County
      • Columbus
King (n.d.)
Ernest H. Carlson. Jerret Whitford. ...
    • Huron County
      • Huron River
Richards et al. (2017)
      • Monroeville
        • West Branch Huron River
gsa.confex.com (2002)
    • Meigs County
      • Langsville
Carlson (2015)
  • Pennsylvania
Gordon (1922)
    • Centre County
      • State College
        • Skytop
U.S. Geological Survey/ U.s. Department ... +1 other reference
    • Columbia County
STRACHER et al. (2007)
    • Philadelphia County
      • Philadelphia
Gordon (1922)
          • East Falls
Gordon
Gordon (1922)
Gordon (1922)
  • South Dakota
    • Fall River County
Smith et al. (2000)
    • Lawrence County
      • Galena Mining District
        • Galena
  • Tennessee
    • Polk County
      • Parkwood
Paris (2011)
    • Sevier County
Coskren et al. (2000)
  • Utah
    • Emery County
      • Calf Mesa Mining District
Bullock (1981)
Rosenzweig et al. (1955)
Young et al. (1960)
      • Temple Mountain Mining District
        • North Mesa Mine Group
Patrick Haynes
    • Garfield County
      • Escalante Mountains
        • Coyote Creek Mining District (Antimony Mining District)
Bullock (1981)
    • Piute County
      • Marysvale Mining District
Gu et al. (2025)
    • San Juan County
Finnell et al. (1963)
USGS Bull 1132
  • Vermont
    • Orange County
      • Strafford
        • South Strafford
Hammarstrom et al. (1999)
      • Vershire
        • South Vershire
Piatak et al. (2004)
  • Virginia
    • Fredericksburg
Dietrich (1990)
    • Louisa County
      • Gold-Pyrite Belt
        • Mineral
Dietrich (1990)
    • Prince Edward County
      • Farmville District
        • Madisonville
Dietrich (1990)
  • Washington
    • Chelan County
      • Railroad Creek Mining District
Kilburn et al. (1996)
Rye et al. (2003)
    • Yakima County
      • Mount Adams
Cannon (1975)
 
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