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Antlerite

A valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered
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About AntleriteHide

Formula:
Cu3(SO4)(OH)4
Colour:
Emerald-green to blackish-green, also light green.
Lustre:
Vitreous
Hardness:
Specific Gravity:
3.88
Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Name:
Named in 1889 by William F. Hillebrand after the type locality at the Antler Mine, Mohave Co., Arizona, USA.
A secondary mineral occurring in the oxidized zone of copper deposits in arid regions.
Less common than the related and sometimes visually similar brochantite with which it may be confused.

Metastable at ambient temperature with respect to brochantite; appears to form at usually higher temperatures (60-80°C) (Yoder et al., 2007).


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
268
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:268:8

IMA Classification of AntleriteHide

Approved, 'Grandfathered' (first described prior to 1959)
IMA Formula:
Cu2+3(S6+O4)(OH)4
First published:
1889

Classification of AntleriteHide

7.BB.15

7 : SULFATES (selenates, tellurates, chromates, molybdates, wolframates)
B : Sulfates (selenates, etc.) with additional anions, without H2O
B : With medium-sized cations
Dana 7th ed.:
30.1.12.1
30.1.12.1

30 : ANHYDROUS SULFATES CONTAINING HYDROXYL OR HALOGEN
1 : (AB)m(XO4)pZq, where m:p>2:1
25.2.6

25 : Sulphates
2 : Sulphates of Cu and Ag

Mineral SymbolsHide

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

SymbolSourceReference for Standard
AtlIMA–CNMNCWarr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43

Pronunciation of AntleriteHide

Pronunciation:
PlayRecorded byCountry
Jolyon RalphUnited Kingdom

Physical Properties of AntleriteHide

Vitreous
Transparency:
Translucent
Colour:
Emerald-green to blackish-green, also light green.
Streak:
Pale green
Hardness:
3½ on Mohs scale
Tenacity:
Brittle
Cleavage:
Perfect
Perfect on {010}, poor on {100}.
Density:
3.88 g/cm3 (Measured)    3.93 g/cm3 (Calculated)

Optical Data of AntleriteHide

Type:
Biaxial (+)
RI values:
nα = 1.726 nβ = 1.738 nγ = 1.789
2V:
Measured: 53° , Calculated: 54°
Max. Birefringence:
δ = 0.063
Based on recorded range of RI values above.

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Surface Relief:
Moderate
Dispersion:
Very strong, r < v.
Optical Extinction:
Parallel. X = b; Y = a; Z = c.
Pleochroism:
Visible
Comments:
X = Yellow-green; Y = Blue-green; Z = Green.

Chemistry of AntleriteHide

Mindat Formula:
Cu3(SO4)(OH)4
Element Weights:
Element% weight
Cu53.742 %
O36.082 %
S9.039 %
H1.137 %

Calculated from ideal end-member formula.

Crystallography of AntleriteHide

Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Class (H-M):
mmm(2/m2/m2/m) - Dipyramidal
Cell Parameters:
a = 8.244(2) Å, b = 11.987(3) Å, c = 6.043(1) Å
Ratio:
a:b:c = 0.688 : 1 : 0.504
Unit Cell V:
597.17 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
4
Morphology:
Crystals commonly thick tabular {010}; also equant or short prismatic [001]. Also as cross-fiber veinlets or friable interlaced aggregates of acicular or fibrous crystals; felt-like; granular.
Comment:
Space Group: Pnam.

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0005229AntleriteHawthorne F C, Groat L A, Eby R K (1989) Antlerite, Cu3SO4(OH)4, a heteropolyhedral wallpaper structure The Canadian Mineralogist 27 205-2091989Torre Capdulla, Lerida, Italy0293
0014031AntleriteVilminot S, Richard-Plouet M, Andre G, Swierczynski D, Guillot M, Bouree-Vigneron F, Drillon M (2003) Magnetic structure and properties of Cu3(OH)4SO4 made of triple chains of spins s=1/2, Journal of Solid State Chemistry 170 255-26420030293
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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
4.86 Å(100)
2.566 Å(85)
3.60 Å(75)
2.683 Å(75)
6.01 Å(25)
5.40 Å(25)
2.503 Å(25)
Comments:
Synthetic. ICDD 7-407.

Geological EnvironmentHide

Paragenetic Mode(s):
Paragenetic ModeEarliest Age (Ga)
Stage 7: Great Oxidation Event<2.4
45b : [Other oxidized fumarolic minerals]
47a : [Near-surface hydration of prior minerals]
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)
Geological Setting:
In weathered zones of carbonate-poor copper deposits in arid regions.

Type Occurrence of AntleriteHide

General Appearance of Type Material:
Soft lumps of ore of a light green color (no crystals).
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
National Museum of Natural History, Washington, D.C., USA, number 47698 (type).
Geological Setting of Type Material:
Oxidation zone of copper deposit.

Synonyms of AntleriteHide

Other Language Names for AntleriteHide

Varieties of AntleriteHide

VernadskiteInitially considered as a new mineral, but later shown to be a pseudomorph of Antlerite after Dolerophanite.

Common AssociatesHide

Associations Based on Photo Data:
24 photos of Antlerite associated with MalachiteCu2(CO3)(OH)2
17 photos of Antlerite associated with AzuriteCu3(CO3)2(OH)2
17 photos of Antlerite associated with GypsumCaSO4 · 2H2O
15 photos of Antlerite associated with HematiteFe2O3
15 photos of Antlerite associated with CarbonatecyanotrichiteCu4Al2(CO3,SO4)(OH)12 · 2H2O
10 photos of Antlerite associated with QuartzSiO2
10 photos of Antlerite associated with BrochantiteCu4(SO4)(OH)6
9 photos of Antlerite associated with Aurichalcite(Zn,Cu)5(CO3)2(OH)6
8 photos of Antlerite associated with CupriteCu2O
7 photos of Antlerite associated with KröhnkiteNa2Cu(SO4)2 · 2H2O

Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat GroupingHide

7.BB.IskandaroviteSb6O7(SO4)2Orth. mm2 : Ccc2
7.BB.BrumadoiteCu3(Te6+O4)(OH)4 · 5H2OMon. 2/m : P21/m
7.BB.Novikovite(NH4)4Mo6+2Mo5+2O8(SO4)5Mon. 2/m
7.BB.10HauckiteFe3+3(Mg,Mn2+)24Zn18(SO4)4(CO3)2(OH)81Hex. 6/mmm(6/m2/m2/m) : P6/mmm
7.BB.20DolerophaniteCu2(SO4)OMon. 2/m : B2/m
7.BB.25BrochantiteCu4(SO4)(OH)6Mon. 2/m : P21/b
7.BB.25RamaccioniiteCu4[SeO4](OH)6Mon. 2/m : P21/b
7.BB.30VergasovaiteCu3(SO4)(MoO4,SO4)OOrth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m)
7.BB.30CupromolybditeCu3O(MoO4)2Orth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Pnma
7.BB.35KlebelsbergiteSb4O4(SO4)(OH)2Orth. mm2
7.BB.35TavagnascoiteBi4O4(SO4)(OH)2Orth. mm2 : Pca21
7.BB.40SchuetteiteHg2+3(SO4)O2Trig. 32 : P3121
7.BB.45ParaotwayiteNi(OH)2-x(SO4,CO3)0.5xMon.
7.BB.50XocomecatliteCu3(TeO4)(OH)4Orth.
7.BB.55Pauflerite(V4+O)SO4Orth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Pnma
7.BB.60GrandviewiteCu3Al2(SO4)(OH)10 · H2OTric. 1 : P1
7.BB.65TimroseitePb2Cu5(TeO6)2(OH)2Orth. mm2 : Pmn21
7.BB.70GlikiniteZn3O(SO4)2Mon. 2/m : P21/m
7.BB.80MojaveiteCu6[Te6+O4(OH)2](OH)7ClTrig. 3 : R3
7.BB.85ParatimroseitePb2Cu4(TeO6)2(H2O)2Orth. 222 : P212121

Other InformationHide

Notes:
Soluble in dilute H2SO4.

Pseudomorphs of cuprite after fibrous antlerite have been observed.
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 AntleriteHide

References for AntleriteHide

Reference List:

Localities for AntleriteHide

Showing 347 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.
Antarctica
 
  • West Antarctica
    • Antarctic Peninsula
      • Palmer Land
Vennum +1 other reference
Argentina
 
  • Catamarca Province
    • Andalgalá Department
      • Andalgalá
Brodtkorb (2002)
Márquez-Zavalía et al. (2020)
Márquez-Zavalía et al. (2020)
  • Córdoba Province
    • Punilla Department
      • San Roque District
        • Tanti
Dina (1993)
  • Río Negro Province
    • Valcheta Department
Dill et al. (2013)
  • San Juan Province
    • Iglesia Department
Perelló et al. (2023)
Australia
 
  • New South Wales
    • Murchison Co.
      • Upper Bingara
        • Gulf Creek
Ashley et al. (1999)
    • Yancowinna Co.
      • Broken Hill district
        • Broken Hill
          • Broken Hill South Mine (BHS Mine; South Mine)
Birch et al. (1997)
Day (1998)
  • Northern Territory
    • Victoria-Daly Region
      • Grove Hill
  • Queensland
    • City of Mount Isa
      • Gunpowder District
        • Mount Gordon
Day et al. (1996)
      • Rosebud Station
Per Vic Cloete.
    • Cloncurry Shire
      • Duchess
John Sobolewski collection
costas constantinides
Jon Mommers collection. +1 other reference
      • Kuridala
Munro-Smith et al. (2015)
    • Mareeba Shire
Harris et al. (2003)
  • South Australia
    • Rural City of Murray Bridge
Joel Dyer collection
  • Tasmania
    • Break O'Day municipality
      • Scamander mining district
Bottrill et al. (2008) +1 other reference
    • West Coast municipality
      • Zeehan mining district
Bottrill & Baker +1 other reference
        • Zeehan mineral field
Sorrell (n.d.)
  • Western Australia
    • Ashburton Shire
Nickel et al. (1993)
Grice et al. (1991)
    • Northampton Shire
      • Ajana
Downes et al. (2017)
Downes et al. (2017)
    • Upper Gascoyne Shire
Clarke et al. (1986)
Clarke et al. (1986)
Austria
 
  • Carinthia
    • Sankt Veit an der Glan District
      • Frauenstein
Kolitsch (2009)
Kolitsch (2009)
      • Mölbling
Niedermayr et al. (1995)
Puttner (1994)
    • Villach-Land District
      • Finkenstein am Faaker See
        • Mallestiger Mittagskogel
Pichler (2003)
    • Wolfsberg District
      • Wolfsberg
        • Lading
Niedermayr et al. (1995)
  • Lower Austria
    • Neunkirchen District
      • Reichenau an der Rax
        • Edlach an der Rax
          • Höllen valley
Kolitsch et al. (2014)
  • Salzburg
    • Zell am See District
      • Leogang
        • Hütten
          • Schwarzleograben
            • Schwarzleo mining district
Strasser (1989)
Strasser (1989)
      • Neukirchen am Großvenediger
Kolitsch (2014)
      • Rauris
        • Alteck - Hoher Sonnblick area
          • Kolm-Saigurn
Strasser (1989)
Niedermayr et al. (2009)
      • Uttendorf
Exel (1993)
  • Styria
    • Bruck-Mürzzuschlag District
      • Sankt Barbara im Mürztal
        • Veitsch
          • Sattlerkogel
Gerald Gesselbauer (06.2010) +2 other references
    • Leibnitz District
      • Wildon
        • Weitendorf
Postl et al. (1996)
    • Leoben District
      • Mautern in Steiermark
Neschen (n.d.)
    • Liezen District
      • Admont
        • Johnsbach
          • Severinggraben
POSTL et al. (1983) +2 other references
      • Öblarn
        • Walchen
50. +1 other reference
      • Rottenmann
        • Bärndorf
          • Prenterwinkelgraben (Bärndorfer Graben)
Kolitsch (2018)
    • Murtal District
      • Weißkirchen in Steiermark
        • Kleinfeistritz
Postl (1977)
Postl (1977)
  • Tyrol
    • Kufstein District
      • Wildschönau
- (1994, July)
Bolivia
 
  • Potosí
    • Rafael Bustillo Province
      • Llallagua
Petrov et al. (2006)
Bulgaria
 
  • Pazardzhik Province
    • Panagyurishte Municipality
      • Panagyurishte
Singer et al. (2008) +1 other reference
  • Plovdiv Province
    • Rodopi Municipality
Atanassova et al. (2009)
Canada
 
  • British Columbia
    • Omineca Mining Division
      • Ootsa Lake
personal correspondence with Giles ...
  • New Brunswick
    • Gloucester Co.
      • Bathurst Parish
Sabina (1967)
  • Newfoundland and Labrador
    • Newfoundland
      • Buchans
Sabina (2003)
Sabina (2003)
Sabina (1976)
  • Ontario
    • Greater Sudbury
      • McKim Township
Schindler et al. (2012)
  • Québec
    • Abitibi-Témiscamingue
      • La Vallée-de-l'Or RCM
        • Val d'Or
Sabina (2003) +1 other reference
    • Montérégie
      • La Vallée-du-Richelieu RCM
        • Mont Saint-Hilaire
Can. Museum of Nature & Horváth ...
  • Saskatchewan
    • Amisk Lake District
Sabina (1972)
  • Yukon
    • Watson Lake mining district
Peatfield (n.d.)
Chile
 
  • Antofagasta
    • Antofagasta Province
      • Antofagasta
        • Escondida
          • La Escondida Mine
Bárbara Romero et al. (2011)
Barrick Gold Corporation
      • Baquedano
        • Sierra Valenzuela
samples of Antlerite were analysed by ...
Pieczonka et al. (2017)
        • Caracoles mining district
          • Caracoles
Mielke (n.d.)
        • Lomas Bayas mining district
Werthessen (2016)
Singer et al. (2008) +1 other reference
      • Taltal
samples analysed by Jochen Schlüter
    • El Loa Province
      • Calama
        • Chuquicamata District
Bandy (1938) +1 other reference
Rodrigo Rojas Arancibia specimens
Freeport-McMoRan
  • Atacama
    • Chañaral Province
      • Chañaral
        • El Salado
          • Mantoverde mining district
Audley Capital
      • Diego de Almagro
        • San Pedro de Cachiyuyo mining district
          • Delirio mine
Mr. Terry Szenics.
    • Copiapó Province
      • Cabeza de Vaca mining district
Palache et al. (1951)
      • Copiapó
        • Cachiyuyo de Llampos mining district
          • Carrera Pinto
V. Sapienza collection
  • Coquimbo
    • Elqui Province
      • La Serena
        • San Antonio District
Samples in the collection of professor Claudio Canut De Bon (La Serena, Chile)
  • Tarapacá
    • Tamarugal Province
      • Pozo Almonte
BHP
China
 
  • Heilongjiang
    • Heihe
      • Xunke County
Ruofeng Gao et al. (2008)
  • Yunnan
    • Kunming
      • Dongchuan District
        • Tangdan Town
          • Shizhuang Village
Shen (n.d.)
Czech Republic
 
  • Central Bohemian Region
    • Příbram District
      • Lhota u Příbramě
RÜSENBERG et al. (1996)
  • Karlovy Vary Region
    • Karlovy Vary District
Hloušek et al. (2002)
    • Sokolov District
      • Krásno
Petr Pauliš (2000) +1 other reference
Egypt
 
  • South Sinai Governorate
    • Um Bogma area
Afify et al. (2022)
France
 
  • Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
    • Allier
      • Vichy
        • Échassières
          • Montmins mining district
Kolitsch et al. (2009)
    • Loire
      • Roanne
        • Le Crozet
Chollet et al. (2013)
  • Occitanie
    • Ariège
      • Foix
        • Auzat
Patrice Queneau Collection. Visual ...
    • Aveyron
      • Rodez
        • Pruines
Lheur (2023)
Lheur (2023)
    • Gard
      • Le Vigan
        • Montdardier
Pascal Chollet collection - SEM-EDS ...
    • Hérault
      • Lodève
        • Usclas-du-Bosc
Dincuff (2008)
  • Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
    • Alpes-Maritimes
      • Nice Arrondissement
        • Daluis
R. Pierrot
        • Guillaumes
R. Pierrot
    • Hautes-Alpes
      • Gap
        • Saint-Maurice-en-Valgodemard
R. Pierrot
    • Var
      • Toulon
        • Le Pradet
Mandarino (1996) +1 other reference
Germany
 
  • Baden-Württemberg
    • Freiburg Region
      • Ortenaukreis
        • Haslach im Kinzigtal
          • Steinach
Walenta (1989) +1 other reference
        • Oberwolfach
Walenta (1992)
    • Karlsruhe Region
      • Freudenstadt
        • Freudenstadt
Walenta (1992)
  • Hesse
    • Darmstadt
      • Bergstraße
        • Lautertal (Odenwald)
Belendorff (1988)
            • Hohenstein
Belendorff et al. (1987)
      • Darmstadt-Dieburg
        • Groß-Umstadt
Belendorff (2021)
    • Kassel Region
      • Hersfeld-Rotenburg
        • Nentershausen
          • Süß
            • Richelsdorf Smelter
Schnorrer (1995) +1 other reference
  • Lower Saxony
    • Goslar District
      • Goslar
        • Rammelsberg
Steinkamm et al. (1988)
      • Langelsheim
        • Astfeld
Schnorrer (2000)
  • North Rhine-Westphalia
    • Arnsberg
      • Hochsauerlandkreis
        • Marsberg
Schnorrer-Köhler (1991)
      • Märkischer Kreis
        • Iserlohn
          • Letmathe
            • Helmke quarry nature reserve
Schnorrer-Köhler (1986) +1 other reference
      • Siegen-Wittgenstein
        • Kreuztal
          • Ferndorf
Der Aufschluss 2000 (2)
        • Siegen
          • Niederschelden
Heinrich et al. (2011)
      • Soest
        • Warstein
          • Belecke
Pock et al. (2000)
    • Cologne
      • Aachen
        • Stolberg
Blaß et al. (1995)
      • Oberbergischer Kreis
        • Engelskirchen
          • Loope
Weiß (1990)
    • Düsseldorf
      • Essen
        • Dellwig
Weiß (1990)
      • Mettmann
        • Wülfrath
Schnorrer-Köhler (1988)
  • Rhineland-Palatinate
    • Donnersbergkreis
      • Nordpfälzer Land
        • Obermoschel
Heidtke (2001)
        • Stahlberg
Heidtke (2001)
      • Winnweiler
        • Imsbach
Wittern (2001)
    • Neuwied
      • Linz am Rhein
        • Linz am Rhein
Weiß (1990)
      • Unkel
        • Rheinbreitbach
Schnorrer-Köhler (1984) +1 other reference
Schnorrer-Köhler (1988) +1 other reference
  • Saarland
    • Saarlouis
      • Wallerfangen
        • St Barbara
Weiß (1990)
...
  • Saxony-Anhalt
    • Mansfeld-Südharz
      • Eisleben
Neschen (n.d.)
      • Mansfeld
Knoll (2004)
      • Südharz
        • Rottleberode
Gröbner et al. (2011)
  • Saxony
    • Erzgebirgskreis
      • Schwarzenberg
        • Pöhla
Witzke (1996) +1 other reference
    • Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge
      • Dippoldiswalde
Kolitsch et al. (1997) +1 other reference
    • Zwickau District
      • Zwickau
Palache et al. (1951)
  • Thuringia
    • Erfurt
www.uni-bamberg.de (n.d.)
    • Greiz District
Witzke et al. (1998)
    • Saalfeld-Rudolstadt District
      • Unterwellenborn
        • Kamsdorf
Rüger et al. (1992)
Greece
 
  • Attica
    • East Attica
      • Lavreotiki
        • Agios Konstantinos (Kamariza)
Gröbner et al. (2002)
        • Elaiochori
          • Dipseliza mines
Rieck (n.d.)
Schreiber et al. (2003)
Gröbner (2003)
        • Km 3
          • Kaminiza mines
Blaß et al. (1998) +1 other reference
Schnorrer-Köhler et al. (1988)
        • Lophos
          • Agrileza mines
Rieck (n.d.)
Rieck et al. (1999)
        • Sounion
          • Cato Sounio mines
Rieck (n.d.)
Wendel et al. (1999)
        • Triantafillia
          • Triantafillia mines
Rieck (n.d.)
  • South Aegean
    • Milos
      • Serifos Island
        • Avissalos
Lefteris Rantos collection
Hungary
 
  • Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén County
    • Kazincbarcika District
Szakáll et al. (1997)
Szakáll: Minerals of Rudabánya
Szakáll: Minerals of Rudabánya
Szakáll et al. (1997)
    • Miskolc District
      • Miskolc
        • Lillafüred
Bulletin of the Hungarian Geological ...
  • Fejér County
    • Gárdony District
      • Sukoró
Sándor et al. (2005)
  • Heves County
    • Pétervására District
      • Recsk
GEODA 2013/2
India
 
  • Madhya Pradesh
    • Jabalpur Division
      • Balaghat District
        • Baihar
          • Malanjkand
Panigrahi et al. (1997)
Iran
 
  • Isfahan Province
    • Nain County
      • Anarak District
Bariand (1963)
  • Kerman Province
    • Sirjan County
      • Pariz
Singer et al. (2008)
Italy
 
  • Campania
    • Metropolitan City of Naples
Zambonini (1910) +1 other reference
Pelloux (1927) +3 other references
Pellino et al. (2025)
  • Liguria
    • Genoa
      • Genoa
        • Borzoli
M.E. Ciriotti et al. (P. Rögner analysis)
      • Sestri Levante
Borgo et al. (1988)
  • Lombardy
    • Bergamo Province
      • Oltre il Colle
UK AMI Service (Torino University)
          • Zorzone
SEM/EDS analysis by AMI SIUK
  • Piedmont
    • Verbano-Cusio-Ossola Province
      • Baceno
        • Devero Alp
Guastoni et al. (2006) +1 other reference
Guastoni et al. (2006) +2 other references
    • Vercelli Province
      • Scopello
Luigi Chiappino data
  • Sardinia
    • Metropolitan City of Cagliari
      • Sarroch
Fernando Caboni et al. (2023)
    • South Sardinia Province
Fernando Caboni et al. (2024)
Fernando Caboni et al. (2024)
      • Gonnosfanadiga
        • Fenugu Sibiri Mine
Brizzi et al. (1994)
Stara et al. (1996)
      • Nuxis
Gian Claudio Lecca et al. (2024)
      • Villacidro
Stara et al. (1996)
      • Villaputzu
//doi.org/10.57635/MICRO.2025.23.16
  • Tuscany
    • Grosseto Province
      • Massa Marittima
        • Prata
Bardi et al. (2017) +1 other reference
Sabelli C. et al. (1996)
Bazzoni et al. (2007)
        • Valpiana - Castello della Marsiliana area slag sites
"Lithothek der Münchener Micromounter" ...
    • Livorno Province
      • Campiglia Marittima
Domenico Preite
Am Min 67:385-393 +1 other reference
      • Capoliveri
        • Cape Calamita Mine
Rögner et al. (2000)
      • Piombino
Muenchener Micromounter-Lithothek
Japan
 
  • Hokkaidō Prefecture
    • Ishikari Subprefecture
      • Sapporo City
島倉広至 et al. (2015)
  • Hyogo Prefecture
    • Asago City
      • Ikuno-cho-ono
        • Ikuno Mine
- (n.d.)
  • Shizuoka Prefecture
    • Kamo district
      • Nishiizu
Yamada (2004)
    • Shimoda City
      • Rendaiji
- (unpublished species lists maintained by local collectors) +1 other reference
Mexico
 
  • Chihuahua
    • Aldama Municipality
Christophe Boutry collection
    • Saucillo Municipality
      • Naica
Gazquez et al. (1)
  • Coahuila
    • Sierra Mojada Municipality
Palache et al. (1951)
  • Sonora
    • Santa Cruz Municipality
      • Milpillas
Valencia et al. (2006) +2 other references
Morocco
 
  • Drâa-Tafilalet Region
    • Zagora Province
      • Agdz Cercle
        • Bou Skour mining district
Favreau (2026)
Myanmar
 
  • Shan State
    • Kyaukme District
      • Namtu Township
Dill et al. (2013)
Namibia
 
  • Oshikoto Region
    • Tsumeb
Hanold et al. (04/2021)
New Zealand
 
  • Nelson Region
    • Aniseed Valley
Essence of Microscope
  • Southland Region
    • Southland District
Railton et al. (1990)
Norway
 
  • Nordland
    • Hamarøy
Husdal (2021)
    • Sørfold
Husdal (2019)
Peru
 
  • Apurímac
    • Aymaraes Province
Singer et al. (2008)
  • Arequipa
    • Arequipa Province
      • Yarabamba District
Singer et al. (2008)
Freeport-McMoRan
Philippines
 
  • Visayas
    • Western Visayas Region
      • Marinduque Province
        • Marinduque Island
Singer et al. (2008)
Poland
 
  • Lesser Poland Voivodeship
    • Kraków County
      • Gmina Krzeszowice
Gołębiowska B. et al. (2006)
  • Silesian Voivodeship
    • Wodzisław County
      • Radlin
Cu +2 other references
  • Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship
    • Kielce County
      • Gmina Chęciny
Wieser et al. (1986)
Portugal
 
  • Aveiro
    • Albergaria-a-Velha
      • Branca
Marques de Sá et al. (2010)
  • Beja
    • Aljustrel
      • Aljustrel e Rio de Moinhos
        • Aljustrel Mine
Silva et al. (2021)
  • Castelo Branco
    • Vila Velha de Ródão
      • Vila Velha de Ródão
Martins da Pedra collection
Nunes (n.d.)
  • Viseu
    • São João da Pesqueira
      • U.F S.J.da Pesqueira e Várzea de Trevões
Alves (n.d.)
Romania
 
  • Hunedoara County
    • Certeju de Sus
      • Bocşa Mare
Apopei et al. (2014) +1 other reference
Russia
 
  • Adygea (Republic of Adygea)
    • Maykopsky District
Pekov I.V. et al. (2010) +1 other reference
  • Chelyabinsk Oblast
Cesnokov et al. (1998)
  • Kamchatka Krai
    • Milkovsky District
      • Tolbachik Volcanic field
Serafimova et al. (1994)
Shchipalkina et al. (2020)
  • Magadan Oblast
    • Srednekansky District
[var: Vernadskite] Savva et al. (2023)
  • Sakha
    • Aldan
      • Ryabinovskoe Cu-Au deposit
Pavel M. Kartashov analytical data (2012)
  • Zabaykalsky Krai
    • Kalarsky District
      • Kodar–Udokan ore district
        • Udokan
Gongalsky et al. (2019)
Gongalsky et al. (2024)
    • Nerchinsky District
      • Adun-Cholon Range
Kasatkin et al. (2014)
Slovakia
 
  • Banská Bystrica Region
    • Banská Bystrica District
      • Ľubietová
Kodě +2 other references
      • Špania Dolina
        • Špania Dolina deposit
Koděra et al. (1986)
      • Staré Hory
Szakáll (2002)
    • Revúca District
      • Nandraž
Koděra et al. (1986)
  • Košice Region
    • Gelnica District
      • Gelnica
Sejkora J.
Sejkora J.
Števko M. (2022)
Števko M. (2022)
    • Rožňava District
      • Čučma
Martin Števko-unpublished
      • Rejdová
Števko M. (2022)
      • Rožňava
Martin Števko-unpublished
South Africa
 
  • Limpopo
    • Sekhukhune District Municipality
      • Ephraim Mogale Local Municipality
        • Marble Hall
Cairncross et al. (1995)
  • Mpumalanga
    • Nkangala District Municipality
      • Victor Khanye Local Municipality
        • Delmas
          • Argent
            • Dwarsfontein Farm
              • Transvaal Mine
Cairncross et al. (1995)
  • North West
    • Bojanala Platinum District Municipality
      • Madibeng Local Municipality
        • Brits
Atanasova et al. (2016)
Spain
 
  • Andalusia
    • Almería
      • Cuevas del Almanzora
        • Sierra Almagrera
Calvo Rebollar et al. (2022)
          • Jaroso Ravine
Borja Sainz de Baranda Graf Collection
      • Pechina
        • Baños de Alhamilla
Rewitzer et al. (2020)
CASTRO et al. (2022)
  • Catalonia
    • Barcelona
      • Vallès Occidental-Baix Llobregat
        • Sant Cugat del Vallès-El Papiol
Mineralogistes de Catalunya (2/3)
    • Girona
      • Ribes de Freser
Joan Rosell et al. (2022)
    • Lleida
      • Pallars Jussà
        • La Vall Fosca
          • La Torre de Cabdella
            • Castell-estaó
Joy Desor analysis by Raman spectroscopy: Desor (2018)
    • Tarragona
      • Baix Camp
        • Capafonts
Joan Abella i Creus
      • Priorat
        • Bellmunt del Priorat
Joan Abella i Creus (2008)
  • Extremadura
    • Badajoz
      • Oliva de Mérida
Sainz de Baranda Graf et al. (2023)
      • Valle de la Serena
Sainz de Baranda Graf et al. (2023)
Switzerland
 
  • Valais
    • Goms
      • Binn
Kolitsch (1998)
    • Saint-Maurice
      • Salvan
        • Les Marécottes
          • La Creusaz
Meisser (2012)
Turkey
 
  • Diyarbakir Province
    • Ergani District
      • Ergani
Kautz et al. (1966)
UK
 
  • England
    • Cheshire
      • Alderley Edge
    • Cornwall
      • Lanner
        • Lanner
Golley et al. (1995)
      • St Agnes
Ansermet (2007)
      • St Hilary
Steve Rust collection.
      • St Just
        • Botallack
          • Botallack Mine
Golley et al. (1995)
          • Cliff outcrops
Golley et al. (1995)
    • Cumbria
      • Allerdale
        • Caldbeck
Young (1987) +2 other references
          • Potts Gill
Kingsbury et al. (MS) +2 other references
          • Roughton Gill
Bridges et al. (2005) +2 other references
Stanley et al. (1991)
USA
 
  • Alabama
    • Cleburne County
Dean (1995)
  • Alaska
    • Valdez-Cordova Census Area
      • Nizina Mining District
- (2008)
USGS OFR 2003-404 (Hudson,2003) +1 other reference
- (2008)
- (2008)
- (2008)
  • Arizona
    • Apache County
      • Cane Valley Mining District
        • Yazzie Mesa
          • Monument No. 2 channel
Anthony et al. (1995)
    • Cochise County
Galbraith et al. (1959)
        • Higgins Mine
Luetcke (n.d.)
Luetcke (n.d.)
Luetcke (n.d.)
        • Queen Hill
          • Copper Queen Mine
Graeme (1993) +1 other reference
Graeme et al. (2021)
      • Cochise Mining District
        • Gunnison Copper Project
          • Johnson Camp
Luetcke (n.d.)
      • Tombstone Mining District
Rob Bowell
Rob Bowell
        • Silver Plume Mine
Marek Chorazewicz (2023)
    • Gila County
      • Banner Mining District
        • Hayden area
          • Chilito
Anthony et al. (1995)
    • Graham County
      • Aravaipa Mining District
        • Klondyke
          • Grand Reef Mountain
            • Laurel Canyon
Besse (1981)
Hutton (1959) +1 other reference
        • Peterson Wash
MRDS database Dep. ID #10027008
        • Safford
Hutton (1959) +1 other reference
- (2005)
        • Sanchez
MRDS database Dep. ID #10027031
    • Greenlee County
Galbraith (1959)
      • Morenci
        • Morenci Mine
Anthony et al. (1995)
    • Maricopa County
      • Painted Rock Mountains
        • Painted Rock Mining District
          • Theba
Identified by Tony Kampf
    • Mohave County
      • Hualapai Mountains
        • Hualapai Mining District
          • Pine Peak
Hillebrand (1889) +1 other reference
    • Pima County
      • Helvetia-Rosemont Mining District
        • Helvetia
Lavinsky (n.d.)
    • Pinal County
      • Bunker Hill Mining District (Copper Creek Mining District)
        • Copper Creek (Copper Creek Canyon)
Raman analyzed at the University of ...
      • Casa Grande
MRDS database Dep. ID #10103762
      • Kings Crown Peak area
        • Comstock Wash
Rocks & Min.: 15:278 +1 other reference
    • Yavapai County
      • Black Hills (Black Hill Range)
        • Verde Mining District
Anthony et al. (1995)
Lindgren (1926) +1 other reference
      • Eureka Mining District
        • Black Mesa
Anderson et al. (1955)
  • California
    • Inyo County
      • Darwin Hills
Hall (1958) +3 other references
      • Inyo Mts (Inyo Range)
        • Malpais Mesa
Mackevett (1953) +4 other references
    • Madera County
      • Daulton Mining District
        • Daulton
          • Iron Mountain (2)
Murdoch (1966) +2 other references
    • Mono County
      • Bodie Hills
        • Masonic Mining District
          • New York Hill
Kampf et al. (2018)
Marty
    • San Bernardino County
      • Silver Lake Mining District
        • Soda Mountains
          • Zzyzx
collected at 2B site by and in the ... +1 other reference
Marek Chorazewicz (2025)
    • Santa Barbara County
      • San Rafael Mountains
        • Cachuma Mining District
          • Cachuma Village
Pemberton (1983) +1 other reference
    • Shasta County
      • Klamath Mountains
        • West Shasta Copper - Zinc Mining District
          • Iron Mountain [town]
            • Iron Mountain
              • Iron Mountain Mine (Number 8; Confidence; Old Mine)
Kinkel et al. (1956) +3 other references
  • Colorado
    • Chaffee County
      • Sedalia Mining District
Eckel et al. (1997)
    • Mineral County
      • Creede Mining District
Kucera (2021)
  • Montana
    • Silver Bow County
      • Butte Mining District (Summit Valley Mining District)
Guilbert and Zeihen 1964 +2 other references
  • Nevada
    • Esmeralda County
      • Weepah Mining District
Castor et al. (2004)
Barrick Gold Corporation
    • Lander County
      • Lewis Mining District
Castor et al. (2004)
Castor et al. (2004)
    • Lyon County
      • Singatse Range
Castor et al. (2004)
    • Mineral County
      • Mountain View Mining District
Castor et al. (2004)
        • Wassuk Range
          • Black Mountain
            • Hussman Spring
Palache et al. (1951) +1 other reference
    • Pershing County
      • Tobin and Sonoma Range Mining District
Castor et al. (2004)
    • Shoshone Mountains
Castor et al. (2004)
  • New Jersey
    • Sussex County
      • Franklin
Dunn (1995)
  • New Mexico
Northrop et al. (1996)
    • Santa Fe County
Northrop et al. (1996)
R&M 67:6 p390-395
    • Socorro County
Northrop et al. (1996)
        • Bingham
M Massis collection
Jerry Cone Collection
Northrop et al. (1996)
Northrop et al. (1996)
Loughlin et al. (1942) +1 other reference
Collection of Patrick Haynes. Found in ...
  • North Carolina
    • Guilford County
      • Greensboro
Carpenter (1976)
  • Pennsylvania
    • Montgomery County
      • Lower Providence Township
        • Audubon
          • Perkiomen Mines
Foord et al. (1985)
  • Utah
    • Emery County
      • San Rafael Swell Mining District
Page et al. (1956) +2 other references
    • Grand County
      • Gateway Mining District
Thorne (n.d.)
    • Juab County
Bullock (1981)
      • Eureka
Roberts et al. (1997)
    • Salt Lake County
      • Big Cottonwood Mining District
        • Brighton
- (2005)
    • San Juan County
      • Fry Canyon Mining District
USGS Bull 1125
      • La Sal Mining District
Joe Marty Collection
      • Lisbon Valley Mining District
Roland Schmidt Collection No. 2321
      • Red Canyon Mining District
- (2005)
Bullock (1981)
      • White Canyon Mining District
        • Fry Mesa
Thorne (n.d.)
USGS TEI #514 +2 other references
- (2005)
Min News 14:10 p 4 +1 other reference
    • Utah County
      • East Tintic Mining District
Bullock (1981)
  • Virginia
    • Louisa County
      • Gold-Pyrite Belt
Dietrich (1990)
        • Mineral
Dietrich (1990)
Dietrich (1990)
  • Washington
    • Chelan County
      • Railroad Creek Mining District
Kilburn et al. (1996)
  • Wyoming
    • Albany County
      • New Rambler Mining District
Loucks (1976)
 
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