Anthraconite
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About Anthraconite
A black carboniferous, often bituminous variety of calcite/limestone or dolomite/dolostone.
See also bituminous limestone, stinkstone.
See also bituminous limestone, stinkstone.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
257
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:257:2
Similar Names
| Anthracolite (of von Born) | A synonym of 'Anthracite' |
Synonyms of Anthraconite
Other Language Names for Anthraconite
Common Associates
Associations Based on Photo Data:
| 7 photos of Anthraconite associated with Calcite | CaCO3 |
| 5 photos of Anthraconite associated with 'Glendonite' | CaCO3 |
| 4 photos of Anthraconite associated with 'Black shale' | |
| 4 photos of Anthraconite associated with Dolomite | CaMg(CO3)2 |
| 3 photos of Anthraconite associated with Ikaite | CaCO3 · 6H2O |
| 2 photos of Anthraconite associated with 'Organic-rich-sediment' | |
| 2 photos of Anthraconite associated with 'Organic-rich-rock' |
Other Information
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 Anthraconite
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References for Anthraconite
Localities for Anthraconite
Showing 8 localities.
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The Locality List
- This locality has map coordinates listed.
- This locality has estimated coordinates.
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? - 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).
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Canada | |
| Mielke (n.d.) |
Estonia | |
| TalTech Department of Geology - ... |
Germany | |
| Schaarschmidt (2014) |
| Thomas Lühr Collection |
| Wittern (2001) |
Poland | |
| Lis et al. (1986) |
USA | |
| ROCKS AND MINERALS OF MICHIGAN By O. F. ... |
| Rocks & Minerals 20:483 (1945) |
Kettle Point, Bosanquet Township, Lambton County, Ontario, Canada