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Miargyrite

A valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered
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About MiargyriteHide

Formula:
AgSbS2
Colour:
Black with dark red internal reflections
Lustre:
Metallic
Hardness:
Specific Gravity:
5.25
Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Name:
From Greek "meion" (less) and "argyros" (silver), for it contains less silver than pyrargyrite which it was often mistaken for.
The monoclinic dimorph of Cuboargyrite and Baumstarkite.

The Se analogue is known as 'UM1987-15-Se:AgSSb'.

Black blocky, often striated crystals with dark red internal reflections to a cm. The crystals are difficult to orient and often form balls to a few cm.

According to Nekrasov & Lunin (1987), the Se-free miargyrite (monoclinic, alpha form) transforms to the cubic (beta) form at 380°C, while the one containing 6.9 wt.% Se - at 300°C.


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
2702
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:2702:7

IMA Classification of MiargyriteHide

Approved, 'Grandfathered' (first described prior to 1959)
IMA Formula:
Ag1+Sb3+S2-2

Classification of MiargyriteHide

2.HA.10

2 : SULFIDES and SULFOSALTS (sulfides, selenides, tellurides; arsenides, antimonides, bismuthides; sulfarsenites, sulfantimonites, sulfbismuthites, etc.)
H : Sulfosalts of SnS archetype
A : With Cu, Ag, Fe (without Pb)
3.7.3.2

3 : SULFOSALTS
7 : ø = 2
5.2.8

5 : Sulphosalts - Sulpharsenites and Sulphobismuthites (those containing Sn, Ge,or V are in Section 6)
2 : Sulpharsenites etc. of Ag

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

Metallic
Colour:
Black with dark red internal reflections
Streak:
Cherry red
Hardness:
2½ on Mohs scale
Hardness Data:
Measured
Cleavage:
Imperfect/Fair
Imperfect on 010, rare on 100 and 101
Fracture:
Sub-Conchoidal
Density:
5.25 g/cm3 (Measured)    5.29 g/cm3 (Calculated)

Optical Data of MiargyriteHide

Type:
Biaxial (+)
RI values:
nα = 2.72 - 2.8
Surface Relief:
Unknown
Dispersion:
relatively strong
Reflectivity:
WavelengthR1 (%)R2 (%)
400nm38.0%41.5%
420nm37.2%40.4%
440nm36.3%39.2%
460nm35.4%38.4%
480nm34.6%37.5%
500nm33.8%36.6%
520nm32.9%35.8%
540nm32.0%34.9%
560nm31.2%34.1%
580nm30.4%33.2%
600nm29.7%32.4%
620nm29.0%31.5%
640nm28.3%30.7%
660nm27.6%29.9%
680nm27.0%29.3%
700nm26.6%28.9%


Graph shows reflectance levels at different wavelengths (in nm). Peak reflectance is 41.5%.
R1 shown in black, R2 shown in red
Internal Reflections:
dark red internal reflections

Chemistry of MiargyriteHide

Mindat Formula:
AgSbS2
Element Weights:
Element% weight
Sb41.449 %
Ag36.720 %
S21.831 %

Calculated from ideal end-member formula.
Sb
Ag
S
Common Impurities:
As,Fe

Crystallography of MiargyriteHide

Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Class (H-M):
2/m - Prismatic
Space Group:
B2/b
Setting:
C2/c
Cell Parameters:
a = 12.862(3) Å, b = 4.409(1) Å, c = 13.218(3) Å
β = 98.48(2)°
Ratio:
a:b:c = 2.917 : 1 : 2.998
Unit Cell V:
741.38 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
8
Morphology:
Black, blocky, often striated crystals.
Comment:
Space group C2/c according to reinvestigation of Effenberger et al. (2002); space group was previously assumed to be either C2 (Smith et al., 1997) or Cc (Knowles, 1964). Unit-cell parameters also given as: 12.824(1), 4.4060(3), 13.193(1) Å, 98.567(6)° (Smith et al., 1997).

Crystallographic forms of MiargyriteHide

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0009285MiargyriteKnowles C R (1964) A redetermination of the structure of miargyrite, AgSbS2 Acta Crystallographica 17 847-8511964Braunsdorf, Saxony0293
0002822MiargyriteEffenberger H, Paar W H, Topa D, Criddle A J, Fleck M (2002) The new mineral baumstarkite and a structural reinvestigation of aramayoite and miargyrite American Mineralogist 87 753-76420020293
0014529MiargyriteSmith J V, Pluth J J, Han S (1997) Crystal structure refinement of miargyrite, AgSbS2 Mineralogical Magazine 61 671-67519970293
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X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide

Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacingIntensity
2.892 Å(100)
3.440 Å(80)
2.748 Å(70)
2.013 Å(40)
3.186 Å(30)
3.101 Å(30)
1.791 Å(25)
Comments:
Synthetic

Geological EnvironmentHide

Paragenetic Mode(s):
Paragenetic ModeEarliest Age (Ga)
High-? alteration and/or metamorphism
33 : Minerals deposited by hydrothermal metal-rich fluids (see also [#12])

Type Occurrence of MiargyriteHide

Synonyms of MiargyriteHide

Other Language Names for MiargyriteHide

Varieties of MiargyriteHide

ArsenmiargyriteA doubtful variety of miagyrite.

Common AssociatesHide

Associations Based on Photo Data:
156 photos of Miargyrite associated with PyrargyriteAg3SbS3
83 photos of Miargyrite associated with PyriteFeS2
78 photos of Miargyrite associated with QuartzSiO2
49 photos of Miargyrite associated with BaumstarkiteAg3Sb3S6
44 photos of Miargyrite associated with ArsenopyriteFeAsS
42 photos of Miargyrite associated with CassiteriteSnO2
40 photos of Miargyrite associated with StanniteCu2FeSnS4
39 photos of Miargyrite associated with JamesonitePb4FeSb6S14
31 photos of Miargyrite associated with DiaphoriteAg3Pb2Sb3S8
31 photos of Miargyrite associated with Tetrahedrite SubgroupCu6(Cu4C2+2)Sb4S12S

Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat GroupingHide

2.HA.05GrundmanniteCuBiSe2Orth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Pnma
2.HA.05EmplectiteCuBiS2Orth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Pmna
2.HA.05PříbramiteCuSbSe2Orth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Pnma
2.HA.05Hansblockite(Cu,Hg)(Bi,Pb)Se2Mon. 2/m : P21/b
2.HA.05ChalcostibiteCuSbS2Orth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m)
2.HA.20SunshuiteFeBi2S4Mon. 2/m : B2/m
2.HA.20GaravelliteFeSbBiS4Orth.
2.HA.20BerthieriteFeSb2S4Orth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m)
2.HA.20GraţianiteMnBi2S4Mon. 2/m : B2/m
2.HA.20CleriteMnSb2S4Orth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m)
2.HA.25AramayoiteAg3Sb2(Bi,Sb)S6Tric. 1 : P1
2.HA.25BaumstarkiteAg3Sb3S6Tric. 1 : P1
2.HA.30ZhonghongiteCu29(As,Sb)12S33Orth. mm2 : Fmm2

Other InformationHide

Health Risks:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.

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References for MiargyriteHide

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Localities for MiargyriteHide

Showing 407 localities.

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- This locality has map coordinates listed. - This locality has estimated coordinates. ⓘ - Click for references and further information on this occurrence. ? - Indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality. - Good crystals or important locality for species. - World class for species or very significant. (TL) - Type Locality for a valid mineral species. (FRL) - First Recorded Locality for everything else (eg varieties). Struck out - Mineral was erroneously reported from this locality. Faded * - Never found at this locality but inferred to have existed at some point in the past (e.g. from pseudomorphs).

All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Algeria
 
  • Tissemsilt Province
Louha +5 other references
Argentina
 
  • Jujuy Province
    • Rinconada Department
      • Mina Pirquitas
Silver Standard Resources Inc
Slater (2016)
          • San Miguel Open pit
Paar et al. (2000)
  • La Rioja Province
    • Chilecito department
De Brodtkorb (2009)
Brodtkorb (2002)
  • Salta Province
    • Los Andes department
      • San Antonio de los Cobres
        • El Quevar mining district
ROBL +1 other reference
Brodtkorb (2002)
  • Santa Cruz Province
    • Magallanes Department
Páez et al. (2016)
Atlantic Ocean
 
  • Mid-Atlantic Ridge complex
Melekestseva et al. (2022)
Australia
 
  • New South Wales
    • Clarke Co.
      • Rockvale
Gilligan et al. (1992) +1 other reference
McClatchie & Sylvester (1970) +2 other references
    • Kennedy Co.
      • Condobolin district
Dr A.R. McKinnon
Adam McKinnon pers comm
    • Sandon Co.
Ashley et al. (2000)
    • Yancowinna Co.
      • Broken Hill district
        • Broken Hill
          • North Mine
            • Block 39
              • Junction Mine
Brian Shelton collection via Francis X ... +1 other reference
Ramdohr (1950)
Teals et al. (2006)
  • Tasmania
    • West Coast municipality
      • Rosebery district
        • Rosebery
Zaw et al. (1997)
  • Victoria
    • East Gippsland Shire
      • Glen Valley
Birch (1987)
      • Glen Wills
        • Sunnyside goldfield
Birch (1981)
Austria
 
  • Carinthia
    • Spittal an der Drau Disdrict
      • Greifenburg
Pichler (2009)
    • Spittal an der Drau District
      • Greifenburg
Feitzinger et al. (1995)
      • Malta
        • Koschach
Niedermayr et al. (1995)
      • Steinfeld
        • Rottenstein valley
Niedermayr et al. (1995)
    • Völkermarkt District
      • Eisenkappel-Vellach
        • Bad Eisenkappel
          • Rijavitzagraben (Jeravitzagraben; Jeravica; Remscheniggraben)
Niedermayr (2001)
  • Salzburg
    • St. Johann im Pongau District
      • Sankt Martin am Tennengebirge
Strasser (1989)
  • Tyrol
    • Kufstein District
      • Reith im Alpbachtal
Paar (1995)
Bolivia
 
  • La Paz
    • Aroma Province
      • Sica Sica Municipality
Federico Ahlfeld and Alejandro Schneider-Scherbina (1964)
    • José Manuel Pando Province
      • Berenguela mining district
USGS Bulletin # 1975
    • Pacajes Province
      • Caquiaviri
USGS Bulletin # 1975
  • Oruro
    • Carangas Province
      • Todos Santos District
USGS Bulletin # 1975
    • Cercado Province
      • Oruro
Cook (1975)
Federico Ahlfeld and Alejandro Schneider-Scherbina (1964) +2 other references
Cook (1975)
    • Pantaleón Dalence Province
Franco (2018)
Federico Ahlfeld and Alejandro Schneider-Scherbina (1964) +1 other reference
  • Potosí
    • Antonio Quijarro Province
      • Porco Municipality
        • Agua de Castilla
          • Porco
Kempff et al. (La Paz, 2009)
      • Uyuni Municipality
        • Huanchaca
Wilson (2001)
    • Chayanta Province
      • Colquechaca Municipality
Wilson (2001)
    • Cornelio Saavedra Province
      • Tacobamba Municipality
www.newpacificmetals.com (n.d.)
    • Rafael Bustillo Province
      • Llallagua
Petrov et al. (2006)
    • Sud Chichas Province
      • Atocha Municipality
Cazorla Martínez et al. (2019)
Wilson (2001) +1 other reference
            • Colorada vein
Topa et al. (2016)
Federico Ahlfeld and Alejandro Schneider-Scherbina (1964)
Torró et al. (2019)
Spencer (1907) +1 other reference
Federico Ahlfeld y Alejandro Schneider-Scherbina (1964)
    • Sud Lípez Province
      • Buena Vista
USGS Bulletin # 1975
      • Cerro Morokho (Cerro Moruco)
USGS Bulletin # 1975
Osvaldo R. Arce Burgoa (2007)
    • Tomás Frías Province
      • Potosí (Potosí Municipality)
Smith et al. (2001)
        • Serranía Huarihuari
Torró et al. (2019)
Bulgaria
 
  • Kardzhali Province
    • Momchilgrad Municipality
      • Sedefche
Kerestedjian T (1998) +1 other reference
Strashimirov et al. (2005)
Canada
 
  • British Columbia
    • Omineca Mining Division
Ray et al. (2002) +1 other reference
    • Vancouver Mining Division
      • Brandywine Creek
        • Van Silver Property
Woodside et al. (2000)
  • Manitoba
    • Lac-du-Bonnet area
      • Bernic Lake
153-155. +2 other references
  • Newfoundland and Labrador
    • Newfoundland
      • Baie Verte Peninsula
        • Baie Verte
Brueckner et al. (2015) +1 other reference
      • Victoria Lake Supergroup
Gill et al. (2016)
  • Ontario
    • Cochrane District
      • Timmins
        • Kidd Township
Kidd Operations
  • Québec
    • Mauricie
      • Mékinac RCM
Tomkins (2007)
  • Yukon
    • Mayo mining district
Watson et al. (1996)
Chile
 
  • Antofagasta
    • Antofagasta Province
      • Antofagasta
        • Escondida
Morales Leal et al. (2022)
  • Atacama
    • Copiapó Province
      • Copiapó
Cook (1979)
China
 
  • Gansu
    • Longnan
      • Li County
Wang et al. (2025)
  • Guangdong
    • Foshan
      • Gaoming District
        • Changkeng-Fuwan Au-Ag deposit
Xiaodong Mao and Sijing Huang (2002) +1 other reference
    • Meizhou
      • Mei Co.
Xiaoming Sun et al. (2001) +1 other reference
  • Guangxi
    • Hechi
      • Nandan County
Xilin (1990) +1 other reference
Mineral Deposits 4 (1)
    • Nanning
      • Long'an County
Hongzhong Xu et al. (1997)
  • Henan
    • Nanyang
      • Tongbai County
        • Weishancheng ore field
Diankai Chen and Danshen Zhou (1984)
Diankai Chen and Danshen Zhou (1984)
  • Hunan
    • Chenzhou
      • Guiyang Co.
        • Huangshaping Pb-Zn-polymetallic ore field
Jingchun Wang et al. (1993) +1 other reference
      • Suxian District
        • Dongpo ore field
Youxun Liu et al. (2003)
      • Yizhang Co.
        • Yaogangxian W-Sn ore field
Weining Zhou (1994)
    • Xiangxi
      • Baojing Co.
National Geological Archives of China ... +1 other reference
  • Inner Mongolia
    • Chifeng City (Ulanhad League; Chifeng Prefecture)
      • Bairin Left Banner (Balin Zuoqi)
Guanghai Liu and Daming Bai (1994) +1 other reference
      • Linxi County
Yuhua Xie and Jiayin Zhang (1990) +3 other references
    • Hulunbuir City (Hulunbei'er Prefecture)
      • New Barag Right Banner (Xin Barag Youqi)
Libo Hao et al. (1994)
    • Ulanqab City (Wulanchabu Prefecture)
      • Zhuozi County
Wang Chen et al. (2006)
  • Jiangxi
    • Shangrao
      • Wannian Co.
Leiming Xu et al. (1993) +1 other reference
      • Yanshan Co. (Qianshan Co.)
Rengui Wu and Dagan Yu (2000)
  • Jilin
    • Yanbian Chaoxianzu
      • Wangqing County
Xu et al. (2022)
  • Liaoning
    • Dandong
      • Fengcheng City
        • Qingchengzi ore field
Wentao Sun et al. (2008)
  • Qinghai
    • Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture
      • Dulan County
Chen et al. (2020)
  • Sichuan
    • Garzê Autonomous Prefecture (Ganzi Autonomous Prefecture)
      • Batang Co.
Dianhao Huang and Shihua Hu (2000) +7 other references
  • Xinjiang
    • Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture
      • Tacheng Prefecture (Tarbaghatay Prefecture)
        • Tuoli Co. (Toli Co.)
          • Baogutu
Fang An and Yongfeng Zhu (2009)
            • Kuogeshaye Mine
Bo Zheng et al. (2013)
      • Yining Co.
Fang An and Yongfeng Zhu (2009)
  • Yunnan
    • Honghe
      • Mengzi City
Xinpei Jiang (1994) +1 other reference
    • Pu'er
      • Mojiang County
Yuan Li (1998)
    • Zhaotong
      • Ludian County
Yunman Zhou (1999)
      • Zhaoyang District
Niu et al. (2024)
Colombia
 
  • Antioquia Department
    • Suroeste
      • Titiribí
JAMP +1 other reference
Gallego Hernández et al. (2007) +3 other references
Czech Republic
 
  • Central Bohemian Region
    • Kutná Hora District
      • Kutná Hora
Dobešová (2012)
Pažout et al. (2019)
Pažout et al. (2017)
    • Příbram District
      • Dubno
        • Uranium Mine No. 21
Škácha et al. (2012)
Litochleb et al. (1995) +1 other reference
Litochleb et al. (2011)
      • Příbram
        • Bohutín
          • Bohutín deposit
[Bull.N.M.Praha 2002
        • Březové Hory
Škácha et al. (2018)
          • Černojamské deposit
[Bull.N.M.Praha 2002
      • Třebsko
Kašpar
  • Karlovy Vary Region
    • Karlovy Vary District
Hloušek et al. (2002)
  • Liberec Region
    • Liberec District
Fengl (1.)
  • Moravian-Silesian Region
    • Bruntál District
Dolníček Z et al. (2019)
  • Ústí nad Labem Region
    • Teplice District
Vavřinec (1979)
Sejkora et al. (2026)
  • Vysočina Region
Mederski et al. (2020)
Ecuador
 
  • Azuay Province
    • Gualaceo Canton
Econ Geol (1997) +1 other reference
Egypt
 
  • South Sinai Governorate
    • Kid
International Geological Congress (2008)
International Geological Congress (2008)
International Geological Congress (2008)
International Geological Congress (2008)
International Geological Congress (2008)
International Geological Congress (2008)
Europe
 
www.geologija-revija.si (n.d.)
Finland
 
  • Kainuu
    • Sotkamo
Kopperoinen
France
 
  • Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
    • Allier
      • Vichy
Blondieau et al. (2024)
Blondieau et al. (2024)
    • Cantal
      • Saint-Flour
        • Molèdes
Pierrot et al. (1971) +1 other reference
    • Haute-Loire
      • Brioude
        • Lubilhac
C. Vialaron : La mine d'antimoine de Daü et al. (1999)
        • Mazerat-Aurouze
          • Aurouze
Pélisson (1989)
        • Saint-Just-près-Brioude
          • Chazelle
Périchaud (1968)
    • Isère
      • Grenoble
        • Allemond
Patrice Queneau Collection. Visual ...
    • Puy-de-Dôme
      • Riom
        • Vitrac
J.-J. Périchaud: Les Minéraux d'Auvergne et al. (1985)
  • Brittany
    • Finistère
      • Châteaulin
Chauris (2014)
  • Grand Est
    • Haut-Rhin
      • Colmar-Ribeauvillé
        • Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines
Bari (1982)
            • Saint Jacques vein
Wittern +1 other reference
This mine worked the same vein as Gabe ... +2 other references
            • Saint Louis vein
N. Meisser analysis.
    • Vosges
      • Saint-Dié-des-Vosges
        • Lubine
Wittern et al. (1997)
  • Nouvelle-Aquitaine
    • Haute-Vienne
      • Limoges
        • Le Chalard
Anthony et al. (1990)
  • Occitanie
    • Ariège
      • Saint-Girons
        • Alzen
Inventaire mineralogique de l'Ariege ( Edition BRGM 1984) +1 other reference
  • Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
    • Var
      • Draguignan
        • Les Arcs
Chollet Pascal Collection
Germany
 
  • Baden-Württemberg
    • Freiburg Region
      • Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald
        • Bollschweil
          • St Ulrich
Walenta (1992)
        • Glottertal
Walenta (1992)
        • Münstertal
          • Belchen
Weiß (1990)
          • St Trudpert
Kleinander (2009)
      • Emmendingen
        • Waldkirch
          • Suggental
Walenta (1992)
      • Lörrach
        • Aitern
Walenta (1992)
        • Wieden
Weiß (1990)
Walenta (1992)
      • Ortenaukreis
        • Haslach im Kinzigtal
          • Fischerbach
          • Haslach im Kinzigtal
Lapis 1985 (11)
        • Hausach
          • Hausach
  • Bavaria
    • Upper Franconia
      • Wunsiedel im Fichtelgebirge
        • Wunsiedel
          • Sinatengrün
Weiß (1990)
  • Lower Saxony
    • Goslar District
      • Braunlage
        • St Andreasberg
          • Beerberg
Eigenfunde/Halde Manfred Gross
Weiß (1990)
Weiß (1990)
  • North Rhine-Westphalia
    • Arnsberg
      • Siegen-Wittgenstein
        • Siegen
          • Eiserfeld
            • Kohlenbach Valley
Wittern (2001)
        • Wilnsdorf
          • Wilden
Wittern (2001)
  • Rhineland-Palatinate
    • Donnersbergkreis
      • Nordpfälzer Land
        • Obermoschel
Krupp (1989)
  • Saxony-Anhalt
    • Mansfeld-Südharz
      • Sangerhausen
        • Wolfsberg
Hansper (2006)
      • Südharz
Gröbner et al. (2011)
Gröbner et al. (2011)
  • Saxony
    • Erzgebirgskreis
      • Aue-Bad Schlema
        • Bad Schlema
M Haritos specimen
      • Bärenstein
        • Niederschlag
Martin et al. (1994)
Baumann et al. (2000)
      • Marienberg
        • Lauta
Hajek (2010)
        • Neustädtel
          • Wolfgangmaßen
Dr. Günter Grundmann collection
      • Wolkenstein
        • Gehringswalde
Sammlung MMG Dresden (Inv.-Nr.: Min 13926 Sa)
    • Mittelsachsen
      • Oberschöna
        • Bräunsdorf
F. Mohs (1824)
Greece
 
  • Attica
    • East Attica
      • Lavreotiki
        • Agios Konstantinos (Kamariza)
Meixner et al. (1982)
Voudouris et al. (2018)
        • Plaka
Voudouris (2005)
Branko Rieck Collection
Voudouris (2005) +2 other references
Hungary
 
  • Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén County
    • Gönc District
Topographia Mineralogica Hungariae II. ...
Topographia Mineralogica Hungariae II. ...
India
 
  • Rajasthan
    • Bhilwara District
Höller et al. (1997) +1 other reference
Iran
 
  • West Azerbaijan Province
    • Sardasht County
      • Sardasht
Topa et al. (2013)
Ireland
 
  • Connacht
    • Galway County
      • Killimor
Schultz (1968) +1 other reference
  • Munster
    • Tipperary County
      • Silvermines District
Gasparrini (1978) +4 other references
Andrew et al. (2025)
Italy
 
  • Piedmont
    • Metropolitan City of Turin
      • Borgofranco d'Ivrea
        • Biò
Ambrino et al. (2008)
  • Tuscany
    • Lucca Province
      • Stazzema
        • Sant'Anna di Stazzema
Biagioni et al. (2017)
Japan
 
  • Gunma Prefecture
    • Tone District
      • Katashina
Yamada (2005)
NAKAYAMA (1986)
  • Hokkaidō Prefecture
    • Ishikari Subprefecture
      • Chitose City
SUGAKI et al. (1985)
      • Sapporo City
        • Minami-ku
矢島淳吉 (1979)
    • Kamikawa Subprefecture
      • Kamikawa (Ishikari) District
Tsushima et al. (1999)
      • Shimokawa
Sugaki et al. (1982)
    • Okhotsk Subprefecture
      • Monbetsu City
Nokleberg et al. (2010)
  • Kagoshima Prefecture
    • Hioki City
Hiromi Yamasaki collection
    • Hishikari gold mine
Fulin Zhang et al. (1986) +1 other reference
    • Ichikikushikino City
ZDr Wing Tak Lui specimen
    • Suzuyama mining district
Matsukuma (1962)
  • Miyazaki Prefecture
    • Hyuga City
T. Matsukuma (1958)
    • Koyu district
      • Nishimera-son
Yamada (2004)
  • Niigata Prefecture
    • Sado City
Nokleberg et al. (2010)
  • Oita Prefecture
    • Hayami District
      • Yamaga
Sadanaga et al. (1974)
Matsubara et al. (2001)
Petrov (n.d.)
    • Hita City
geopubs.wr.usgs.gov (2004) +1 other reference
    • Nakatsu City
MATSUKUMA (1952)
Kazakhstan
 
  • Akmola Region
    • Stepnogorsk
      • Aksu (Aqsu)
Filimonov et al (2005) +1 other reference
Madagascar
 
  • Betsiboka
    • Tsaratanàna District
      • Betrandraka Commune
Behier (1963)
Mexico
 
  • Aguascalientes
    • Asientos Municipality
      • Asientos
Panczner (1987)
Panczner (1987)
Panczner (1987)
  • Guerrero
Dr. Günter Grundmann collection
  • Mexico
    • Temascaltepec Municipality
      • Temascaltepec de González (Temascaltepec)
Camprubi
  • Oaxaca
    • San Jerónimo Taviche Municipality
Megaw (2023)
  • Sonora
    • Álamos Municipality
      • Álamos
Panczner (1987)
Panczner (1987)
Panczner (1987)
Panczner (1987)
Panczner (1987)
Panczner (1987)
    • Sahuaripa Municipality
      • Sahuaripa District
        • Trinidad
Panczner (1987)
Panczner (1987)
Panczner (1987)
Panczner (1987)
    • San Javier Municipality
      • La Barranca (Barranca)
Panczner (1987)
  • Zacatecas
    • Chalchihuites Municipality
Chutas et al. (2004)
    • Fresnillo Municipality
Stone et al. (1948) +3 other references
    • Sombrerete Municipality
      • Sombrerete
Panczner (1987)
Morocco
 
  • Marrakesh-Safi Region
    • Marrakech Prefecture
      • Bour Cercle
El Arbaoui et al. (2015)
New Zealand
 
  • Northland Region
    • Whangarei District
R. Martin (NZ)
Norway
 
  • Buskerud
    • Flesberg
      • Vinoren Silver Mine Field
        • Vinoren Southern Mines
Kullerud et al. (2016)
Kullerud et al. (2016)
  • Vestfold
    • Larvik Commune
      • Tvedalen
        • Tuften
Hamza Ilhan Sito Collection
Pacific Ocean
 
  • Woodlark Basin
Mozgova et al. (1993) +1 other reference
Papua New Guinea
 
  • Enga Province
    • Mount Hagen
      • Mount Kare Valley
Barrick Gold Corporation
Peru
 
  • Ancash
    • Huaraz Province
      • Independencia District
Olivo et al. (2003)
  • Arequipa
    • Castilla Province
      • Orcopampa District
Gibson (1992)
    • Caylloma Province
- (2005)
www.sec.gov (n.d.)
  • Ayacucho
    • Parinacochas Province
Gamarra-Urrunaga et al. (2013)
  • Huancavelica
    • Angaraes Province
      • Ccochaccasa District
        • Julcani mining district
Duval et al. (1986)
    • Castrovirreyna Province
      • Castrovirreyna District
Lewis (1964)
      • Santa Ana District
Lewis (1964) +2 other references
  • Lima
    • Huarochirí Province
      • Chicla District
        • Casapalca
- (1997)
    • Oyón Province
      • Oyón District
        • Uchucchacua area
Oudin et al. (1982) +1 other reference
Poland
 
  • Lower Silesian Voivodeship
    • Kłodzko County
      • Gmina Stronie Śląskie
Simon et al. (1997) +2 other references
    • Świdnica County
      • Gmina Świdnica
Mederski et al. (2020)
Portugal
 
  • Aveiro
    • Albergaria-a-Velha
      • Branca
Marques de Sá et al. (2010)
    • Castelo de Paiva
      • Raiva
Romania
 
  • Maramureș County
Bailly et al. (1998)
Ruggy Holloway collection
    • Baia Sprie
Damian +7 other references
Russia
 
  • Buryatia
    • Okinsky District
Damdinov et al. (2018)
  • Chelyabinsk Oblast
    • Kunashaksky District
Plotinskaya et al. (2010)
Anthony et al. (1990)
    • Chaunskii District (Chaun)
Volkov et al. (2011)
    • Okhotsk-Chukotka belt
Kolova et al. (2021)
Pekov (1998)
  • Kamchatka Krai
    • Koryak Okrug
      • Karaginsky District
        • Maletoyvayam ore field
Tolstykh et al. (2023)
      • Penzhinsky district
Bortnikov et al. (2023)
  • Khabarovsk Krai
    • Evensk ore district
Макшаков et al. (СЕВЕРНОЕ ПРИОХОТЬЕ) +1 other reference
Kravtsova et al. (2003)
  • Magadan Oblast
    • Omsukchansky District
      • Ducat ore field
        • Ag–Pb zone
Makshakov et al. (2024)
Savva et al. (2021) +1 other reference
Kravtsova et al. (2017)
    • Severo-Evensky District
Tauson et al. (2017)
  • Primorsky Krai
    • Dalnegorsk Urban District
      • Dalnegorsk
Grant et al. (2001) +2 other references
Kazachenko et al. (1979)
  • Republic of Karelia
    • Pitkyarantsky District
      • Alattu-Pakula-Janis ore field
Ivashchenko (2024)
  • Sakha
    • Oymyakonsky District
      • Sarychev Range
Gamyanin G.N. et al. (2001) +1 other reference
    • Tyry River
Bortnikov et al. (1998) +1 other reference
    • Verkhoyansk Fold Belt
      • Verkhoyansk Silver Province
        • Deputatsky ore cluster
Pavlova et al. (2009)
Pavlova et al. (2009)
Pavlova et al. (2009)
Gamyanin et al. (1998) +2 other references
        • Southern Verkhoyansk District
Pavlova et al. (2009)
        • Western Verkhoyansk District
Gamyanin et al. (2015)
          • Mangazeisky ore cluster
Pavlova et al. (2009) +2 other references
Nekrasov et al. (1988) +1 other reference
  • Zabaykalsky Krai
    • Baleysky District
Seltmann et al. (2010)
Slovakia
 
  • Banská Bystrica Region
    • Banská Štiavnica District
Smithsonian Institution USNM NUMBER:R986
    • Žarnovica District
      • Hodruša-Hámre
Kodě +1 other reference
Onačila D. (1992)
Onačila D. et al. (in Slovak)
      • Nová Baňa
Majzlan et al. (2018) +1 other reference
    • Žiar nad Hronom District
      • Kremnica
Števko et al. (2018)
  • Prešov Region
    • Prešov District
      • Zlatá Baňa
Duda et. all.
specialities of chemical composition. ... +1 other reference
South Korea
 
  • North Chungcheong Province
Choi et al. (2005)
Sugaki et al. (1986) +1 other reference
    • Jincheon County
Choi et al. (2005)
  • South Jeolla Province
    • Hwasun County
      • Seongsan
Choi et al. (2005)
Spain
 
  • Andalusia
    • Almería
      • Pechina
        • Baños de Alhamilla
undefined +1 other reference
    • Málaga
      • Algatocín
Informes de metalogenia del Instituto Geológico y Minero de España (IGME)
  • Aragon
    • Teruel
      • Lanzuela
Lopez Ciriano A. et al. (1994)
  • Castile-La Mancha
    • Guadalajara
Doblas et al. (1988) +1 other reference
Calvo Rebollar (2003)
Calvo et al. (1992)
Calvo et al. (1992)
Col. Agustin Agudo Espinosa.
Fabre (n.d.) +1 other reference
Jordi Fabre collection
Calvo et al. (1992)
  • Galicia
    • A Coruña
Castroviejo (1990)
Sweden
 
  • Örebro County
    • Hällefors
Jasinski (1983)
Zakrzewski et al. (1984)
  • Södermanland County
    • Nyköping
      • Tunaberg
NJMAh 166
  • Västerbotten County
    • Skellefteå
      • Boliden
Gatedal (n.d.)
  • Västmanland County
    • Sala Municipality
      • Sala
Kieft et al. (1987)
Switzerland
 
  • Ticino
    • Lugano
Stalder et al. (1998)
Meisser N. et al. (2020)
Stalder et al. (1998)
EDXS measurements et al. (Zurich) +1 other reference
Tajikistan
 
  • Gorno-Badakhshan
    • Pamir Silver District
      • Bazardara ore cluster
Pavlova et al. (2009)
Pavlova et al. (2009)
  • Sughd
    • Ghafurov District
      • Adrasmon (Adrasman)
        • East Karamazar ore district
Badalov et al. (1975)
    • Mastchoh District
Badalov et al. (1975) +1 other reference
USA
 
  • Alaska
    • Matanuska-Susitna Borough
      • Valdez Creek Mining District
- (2008)
  • Arizona
    • Mohave County
      • Cerbat Mountains
Thomas (1949) +2 other references
          • Mineral Park Mining District
Econ Geol (1988)
    • Yavapai County
      • Bradshaw Mountains (Bradshaw Range)
        • Peck Mining District
Brian Beck Collected
Brian Beck collected
  • California
    • Alpine County
      • Silver Mountain Mining District
        • Silver Mountain
          • IXL Canyon (I.X.L. Canyon)
Kyle Beucke collection. EDS analysis ...
    • Kern County
      • Johannesburg District
        • Johannesburg
Milton et al. (1951)
- (2005)
      • Randsburg
Anderson (1977)
Milton et al. (1951)
AmMin 24:772
Troxel et al. (1962) +2 other references
    • Napa County
      • Knoxville Mining District
        • Knoxville
    • San Bernardino County
      • Red Mountain [town] (Osdick)
Shannon (1929) +1 other reference
Hulin (1925) +3 other references
Hulin (1925) +3 other references
  • Colorado
    • Conejos County
      • Platoro Mining District (Ute Mining District)
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
Eckel et al. (1997)
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
    • La Plata County
      • La Plata Mining District (California Mining District)
black metallic micro xtl fracture in ...
- (2005)
    • Mineral County
      • Creede Mining District
Eckel et al. (1997)
Eckel et al. (1997)
    • Ouray County
      • Sneffels Mining District
        • Yankee Boy Basin
Rocks & Min.:64:142-143. +1 other reference
Murphy (1979)
    • San Juan County
Eckel et al. (1997)
    • Summit County
USGS PP 223 (Lovering,1950)
        • Glacier Mountain
Eckel et al. (1997)
  • Idaho
    • Boise County
Ream (1995)
Ream (2004)
Ream (2004)
Ream (2004)
      • Boise Basin Mining District
- (2005)
Koschmann et al. (1968)
    • Custer County
Ream (1995)
Ream
Ream (1995)
Allen (1990)
    • Elmore County
      • Atlanta Mining District
        • Atlanta
- (2005)
Ream (1995)
- (2005)
- (2005)
    • Owyhee County
Ream (1995)
Nagel et al. (1981) +2 other references
- (2005)
      • Flint Mining District
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
Rocks & Min. 70:255
Ream (1995) +1 other reference
Ream (1995)
Ream (1995)
      • Silver City Region
- (2005)
    • Valley County
Leonard et al. (1987)
  • Minnesota
    • Carlton County
Econ Geol (1985)
  • Montana
    • Madison County
Tucker (n.d.) +1 other reference
  • Nevada
    • Elko County
      • Bootstrap Mining District
Barrick Gold Corporation
Castor et al. (2004)
    • Eureka County
      • Eureka Mining District
        • Prospect Ridge
Peter G. Vikre (1998)
    • Humboldt County
      • Awakening Mining District
Saunders (1994) +1 other reference
      • National Mining District
        • Buckskin Mountain
Vikre (1985)
- (2005) +1 other reference
Vikre (1985) +1 other reference
      • Sulphur Mining District
        • Sulphur
Castor et al. (2004)
    • Lander County
      • Lewis Mining District
Castor et al. (2004)
      • Reese River Mining District
        • Lander Hill
Castor et al. (2004)
    • Mineral County
      • Gabbs Valley Range
        • Santa Fe District
- (2005)
    • Nye County
      • Hot Creek Range
        • Morey Mining District
RWMW specimens
    • Pershing County
      • Humboldt Range
        • Star Mining District
Castor et al. (2004)
      • Rosebud Mining District
Walstrom (n.d.) +2 other references
    • Storey County
      • Comstock Mining District
        • South End group
Vikre (1989)
        • Virginia City
          • Comstock Lode
Castor et al. (2004)
    • White Pine County
Am Min 50:1498-1500
Castor et al. (2004)
Castor et al. (2004)
      • Ward Mining District
Castor et al. (2004)
  • New Mexico
    • Sierra County
Henry L. Jicha (1954) +1 other reference
Northrop et al. (1996)
  • Utah
    • Juab County
      • East Tintic Mountains
Bullock (1981)
    • Utah County
      • East Tintic Mountains
Bullock (1981)
  • Washington
    • Chelan County
      • Wenatchee Mining District
Lasmanis (1995)
    • Ferry County
      • Republic Mining District
Cannon (1991)
Uzbekistan
 
  • Navoiy
    • Central Kyzylkum Region
      • Bel'tau Mountains
Koneev et al. (2005)
      • Zarafshan
        • Muruntau ore field
Koneev et al. (2005)
  • Samarqand
    • North Nuratau Mountains
      • Zarmitan
Bortnikov et al. (1996) +1 other reference
 
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