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Küstelite

A variety of Native Silver
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About KüsteliteHide

Formula:
Ag
Gold-Silver Series. A variety of silver defined as containing 10% - 30% of Gold.


Name EncodingHide

ASCII-7:
Kustelite

Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
27293 (as Küstelite)
3664 (as Native Silver)
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:27293:1 (as Küstelite)
mindat:1:1:3664:7 (as Native Silver)

Similar NamesHide

CastelliteA synonym of Titanite
KuseliteA synonym of 'Cuselite'

Chemistry of KüsteliteHide

Mindat Formula:
Ag
Element Weights:
Element% weight
Ag100.000 %

Calculated from ideal end-member formula.

Synonyms of KüsteliteHide

Other Language Names for KüsteliteHide

Simplified Chinese:金银矿

Common AssociatesHide

Associations Based on Photo Data:
7 photos of Küstelite associated with Norilskite(Pd,Ag)2xPb (x = 0.08 - 0.11)
7 photos of Küstelite associated with 'Plumbopolarite'Pd(Pb,Bi)
3 photos of Küstelite associated with PlumbopalladinitePd3Pb2
3 photos of Küstelite associated with MagnetiteFe2+Fe3+2O4
3 photos of Küstelite associated with Pentlandite(NixFey)Σ9S8
3 photos of Küstelite associated with SperrylitePtAs2
2 photos of Küstelite associated with MajakitePdNiAs
2 photos of Küstelite associated with TetraferroplatinumPtFe
2 photos of Küstelite associated with Native CopperCu
2 photos of Küstelite associated with Stannopalladinite(Pd,Cu)3Sn

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.

Internet Links for KüsteliteHide

References for KüsteliteHide

Reference List:

Localities for KüsteliteHide

Showing 244 localities.

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Locality ListHide

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

All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Argentina
 
  • Santa Cruz Province
    • Lago Buenos Aires Department
      • Perito Moreno
P&E Mining Consultants Inc. (2007)
Armenia
 
  • Syunik Province
    • Sisian
Kukulyan (1988)
Austria
 
  • Salzburg
    • Tamsweg District
      • Muhr
        • Rotgülden
          • Lower Rotgülden lake
Horner et al. (1997)
Bulgaria
 
  • Haskovo Province
    • Ivaylovgrad Municipality
      • Popsko
Mladenova et al. (1997)
China
 
  • Anhui
    • Chuzhou
      • Langya District
Weining Zhou (1994)
    • Huaibei
      • Suixi Co.
        • Sanpu ore field
Chen et al. (2007)
    • Tongling
      • Shizishan ore field
Huan Hu et al. (2001)
Huan Hu et al. (2001) +3 other references
      • Tongguanshan ore field
Zhao et al. (1999) +1 other reference
      • Xinqiao ore field
Chaoyi Wang (1988) +1 other reference
  • Fujian
    • Longyan
      • Wuping Co.
        • Zijinshan ore field
Tianjun Gao and Rensheng Huang (1998)
    • Nanping
      • Zhenghe County
Fan et al. (2025)
Fan et al. (2026)
    • Sanming
      • Youxi County
Zhicheng Zhang (2000)
  • Gansu
    • Baiyin
      • Baiyin District
        • Baiyinchang ore field
Xinming Jiang and Guixin Cong (1987)
Xinming Jiang and Guixin Cong (1987)
    • Gannan
      • Luqu Co.
Peters (2002)
    • Jinchang
      • Jinchuan District
Nuxia Song (1986) +1 other reference
    • Jiuquan
      • Guazhou Co.
Jianguo Yang et al. (2010)
    • Longnan
      • Hui Co.
Jianglong Li et al. (2012)
      • Li County
Xifeng Kang and Zhen Meng (2009)
    • Tianshui
      • Qinzhou District
Jian Chen et al. (2003) +1 other reference
Yunhua Liu et al. (2011)
  • Guangdong
    • Chaozhou
      • Fengxi District
Weining Zhou (1994)
    • Yangjiang
      • Yangchun Co.
Jihua Li et al. (2013)
    • Yunfu
      • Yuncheng District
Weining Zhou (1994)
  • Guangxi
    • Baise
      • Tianyang Co.
Zhenxian Zhang (2002)
    • Hechi
      • Nandan County
Pašava et al. (2003)
Weining Zhou (1994)
    • Hezhou
      • Babu District
Weining Zhou (1994)
    • Nanning
      • Binyang County
Peixi Li (1993)
    • Yulin
      • Beiliu Co.
Chunsheng Wang (1983)
  • Hainan
    • Ledong Co.
Mingyan Li et al. (2006)
  • Hebei
    • Baoding
      • Laiyuan County
Zhida Yang (1991)
    • Chengde
      • Fengning County
Yuzeng Yao et al. (2007)
Fengshan Liu and Guohui Zhang (1996) +1 other reference
Qianwen Cao and Yaowu Ren (1990)
      • Kuancheng County
Dexin Kong et al. (2013)
      • Xinglong County
Huanchun Duan (2004) +1 other reference
    • Shijiazhuang
      • Lingshou Co.
        • Shihu-Tuling gold field
Wei Liu et al. (2007) +1 other reference
      • Pingshan Co.
Wang et al. (2014)
    • Tangshan
      • Qianxi Co.
Poulsen et al. (1990)
    • Zhangjiakou
      • Chongli District
        • Shuiquangou Complex
          • Dongping Au-Te ore field
Shanshan Wu et al. (2009)
  • Heilongjiang
    • Harbin
      • Acheng District
Baogui Yu and Zhanwu Liu (1991)
    • Heihe
      • Aihui District
Ziyu Wu et al. (2005)
      • Nenjiang County
Zhang et al. (2026)
      • Xunke County
Jihai Guo et al. (2004) +1 other reference
    • Mudanjiang
      • Dongning County
Chengwei Zhu et al. (2003) +2 other references
  • Henan
    • Luoyang
      • Luoning County
Tian et al. (2023)
Li et al. (2016)
Xu et al. (2022)
      • Song County
        • Dongwan gold field
Songsen Zheng et al. (2011)
        • Niutougou Au deposit
Zhigang Xin (2010)
Xiyan Zhao et al. (2002)
        • Qiyugou ore field
Yongfeng Li et al. (2004) +1 other reference
Yuanhou Zhang et al. (2006) +1 other reference
    • Nanyang
      • Tongbai County
        • Weishancheng ore field
Diankai Chen and Danshen Zhou (1984) +1 other reference
Diankai Chen and Danshen Zhou (1984) +1 other reference
  • Hubei
    • Huangshi
      • Daye Co.
        • Edong Mining District
Weining Zhou (1994) +1 other reference
Jingqu Yao (1981)
      • Yangxin Co.
        • Fengshan ore field
Lin Zhang (2001)
Jian Wang et al. (2014)
    • Shiyan
      • Yun Co.
Dongbo Wang et al. (1991)
      • Zhushan Co.
Congqiang Liu (1987) +2 other references
    • Suizhou
      • Sui Co.
Zhongming Liu et al. (2002)
  • Hunan
    • Changsha
      • Liuyang City
Gongliang Han et al. (1985) +2 other references
    • Chenzhou
      • Guiyang Co.
Zhengqin Li (1991)
Wang et al. (2022)
Fushan Wang (1991)
      • Yizhang Co.
        • Dongpo ore field
Weining Zhou (1994)
Yi Li and Youbin Liang (1991)
    • Hengyang
      • Changning Co.
        • Shuikoushan ore field
Qingshuang Liu (1986) +3 other references
Weining Zhou (1994)
    • Yongzhou
      • Jiangyong Co.
        • Tongshanling ore field
Zhengqin Li (1991)
  • Inner Mongolia
    • Bayannur City (Bayannao'er Prefecture)
      • Urad Middle Banner (Wulate Zhongqi)
Xuehui Xia et al. (2003)
Xuehui Xia et al. (2003)
      • Urad Rear Banner (Wulate Houqi)
Xuehui Xia et al. (2003)
Xuehui Xia et al. (2003)
Xuehui Xia et al. (2003)
    • Chifeng City (Ulanhad League; Chifeng Prefecture)
      • Bairin Left Banner (Balin Zuoqi)
Wu et al. (2023) +1 other reference
Shi et al. (2024)
      • Linxi County
Shuyin Niu et al. (2008)
    • Hulunbuir City (Hulunbei'er Prefecture)
      • New Barag Right Banner (Xin Barag Youqi)
Libo Hao et al. (1994) +1 other reference
        • Jiawula Ag-polymetallic ore field
Daping Wang and Bingcheng Zhu (1992)
    • Ulanqab City (Wulanchabu Prefecture)
      • Zhuozi County
Wang Chen et al. (2006)
  • Jiangsu
    • Nanjing
      • Lishui Co.
Jianming Wang et al. (1985)
  • Jiangxi
    • Ganzhou
      • Huichang Co.
Yunhuai Lin (1986)
      • Nankang Co.
Xianguang Wang (1989)
      • Yudu Co.
        • Yinkeng polymetallic ore field
Mingxing Shi and Guirong Gao (2006)
    • Shangrao
      • Dexing Co.
        • Dexing Cu-Mo-Au ore field
          • Dexing copper mine
Aixiang Sun (1996)
        • Yinshan ore field
Weining Zhou (1994) +1 other reference
    • Yingtan
      • Guixi Co.
        • Lengshuikeng Ag-Pb-Zn-Au deposit
Ran Lu et al. (2012)
Peizheng Li et al. (1999)
  • Jilin
    • Baishan
      • Hunjiang District
Zhijie Liu et al. (2009)
Chai et al. (2016)
    • Jilin
      • Panshi City
Xiang Chi (1999)
    • Siping
      • Lishu County
Liyan Zhang and Jigang Tang (1996)
    • Yanbian Chaoxianzu
      • Helong City
Huanchun Duan and Shirong Zhu (1997)
      • Hunchun City
Sheli Chai et al. (2002)
        • Xiaoxinancha
Dianfen Chen and Wenmao Zhou (1995)
      • Longjing City
Hongyuan Xu (2012)
      • Wangqing County
Xu et al. (2022)
Sheli Chai et al. (2002)
      • Yanji City
Sheli Chai et al. (2002)
  • Liaoning
    • Benxi
      • Huanren Co.
Pengren Yan (1992)
    • Dandong
      • Fengcheng City
        • Qingchengzi ore field
Cunjie Dong et al. (2010)
Chunji Xue et al. (2003)
Cunjie Dong et al. (2010)
Wentao Sun et al. (2008)
      • Kuandian County
        • Zhenjiang
Guangcheng Chi and Ailin Zhao (2006)
      • Zhen'an District
        • Wulong orefield
Poulsen et al. (1990)
    • Fushun
      • Qingyuan Co.
Pengren Yan (1992)
Pengren Yan (1992)
Pengren Yan (1992)
Pengren Yan (1992)
    • Huludao
      • Jianchang County
        • Bajiazi Zn-Pb-Ag deposit
Zhao et al. (2003)
Zhao et al. (2003)
Zhao et al. (2003)
Zhao et al. (2003)
Shuhua Wang (1992)
    • Yingkou
      • Gaizhou City
Ruixia Hao et al. (1998)
  • Qinghai
    • Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture
      • Da Qaidam (Dachaidan Co.)
        • Xitieshan
Jieren Wu (1985)
      • Dulan County
        • Gouli goldfield
Fenglin Wang et al. (2011)
      • Madoi County
Zhao et al. (2021)
  • Shaanxi
    • Hanzhong
      • Lüeyang County
        • Tongchang ore field
Guoxing Wu (1990) +2 other references
      • Mian County
Runsheng Han et al. (2000)
      • Ningqiang County
Runsheng Han et al. (2000)
  • Shandong
    • Linyi
      • Pingyi County
        • Tongshi complex
Changfu Chen et al. (1999) +1 other reference
    • Qingdao
      • Pingdu City
Baichuang Guo and Dongdong Zhao (2002) +4 other references
        • Shanhou-Beipo gold field
Wenfeng Jiang and Bin Zhang (2008)
    • Weihai
      • Huancui District
Jianwei Li et al. (2010)
      • Rushan Co.
        • Muping-Rushan metallogenic belt
          • Rushan ore field
Jianchao Liu et al. (2010)
Yuehong Deng and Fu Huang (2007)
Yuqiang Liu et al. (1999)
Yuming Liu and Haifang Zhang (2008)
    • Yantai
      • Haiyang City
        • Guocheng Au deposit (Tudui-Shawang Au deposit)
Yuanchao Shen et al. (2001)
      • Laizhou City
        • Cangshang-Sanshandao Gold camp
Ming-Song et al. (2021)
        • Jiaojia-Xincheng Gold camp
Yuqiang Liu et al. (1999) +2 other references
Zhili Yang et al. (2007) +1 other reference
          • Xincheng-Hexi ore field
Guizhong Xu et al. (2002)
      • Mouping District
Yuqiang Liu et al. (1999)
        • Jinniushan ore field
Poulsen et al. (1990) +1 other reference
Jinhui Yang et al. (2001)
Yunqiang Zhang et al. (2010)
      • Qixia City
Hongji Chi (1993)
Jianjun Hao et al. (2001)
Hongji Chi (1993)
Hongji Chi (1993)
        • Tingkou
Hongji Chi (1993)
      • Zhaoyuan City
Yuan Cong et al. (2007) +1 other reference
        • Linglong Gold camp
Liu Liandeng et al. (2003)
Qunxi Zhang et al. (2007)
  • Shanxi
    • Datong
      • Lingqiu County
Shaozhi Zhou (1999)
Keming Yao et al. (1997)
    • Xinzhou
      • Dai Co.
Debao Mao and Baofeng Shen (1991)
      • Fanshi Co.
        • Yangyan river valley
Tianwei Guo and Zhongwen Han (1990)
Yingchuan Lu et al. (2012)
  • Sichuan
    • Garzê Autonomous Prefecture (Ganzi Autonomous Prefecture)
      • Batang Co.
Guangfu Zou et al. (2002) +4 other references
      • Danba Co.
        • Xintaizi Au ore field
Yuanfu Xiao et al. (2010)
    • Liangshan Yi
      • Huidong County
Xiaochun Wang et al. (2000)
  • Tibet
    • Lhasa
      • Lhünzhub Co. (Linzhou Co.)
Wenting Huang et al. (2013)
    • Nagqu
      • Seni District
Zhixing Feng et al. (2010) +1 other reference
      • Sog County
Liu et al. (2024)
    • Xigazê Prefecture (Rikaze Prefecture; Shigatse Prefecture)
      • Gyangzê Co. (Jiangzi Co.)
Liang et al. (2025)
  • Xinjiang
    • Bayin'gholin Autonomous Prefecture
      • Ruoqiang Co. (Qakilik Co.; Chaqiliq Co.)
Xiao Huiliang et al. (2003)
    • Hami Prefecture (Kumul Prefecture; Qumul Prefecture)
      • Yizhou District
Huaqin Li et al. (1999) +2 other references
    • Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture
      • Altay Prefecture (Aletai Prefecture)
        • Habahe Co. (Kaba Co.; Qaba Co.)
Jiaxin Teng and Qingming Wang (2006)
      • Nileke Co. (Nilka Co.; Nilqa Co.)
Jinggang Gao et al. (2014)
      • Tacheng Prefecture (Tarbaghatay Prefecture)
        • Tuoli Co. (Toli Co.)
          • Baogutu
            • Kuogeshaye Mine
Bo Zheng et al. (2013)
    • Turpan
      • Shanshan Co.
Zhiliang Wang et al. (2003) +1 other reference
  • Yunnan
    • Pu'er
      • Simao District
Ru et al. (2025)
    • Wenshan
      • Guangnan County
Mingcong Wang (2011)
  • Zhejiang
    • Lishui
      • Longquan
Junfa Zhou (1992)
      • Suichang County
        • Suichang gold mine
Zhenkuan Luo et al. (1985) +3 other references
    • Taizhou
      • Huangyan District
Renlai Zheng and Congzhi Xie (1984)
Eurasian Plate
 
  • Central Asian Orogenic Belt
    • Kelan volcanic-sedimentary basin
Rufu Ding et al. (2001)
Finland
 
  • North Karelia
    • Polvijärvi
Peltonen et al. (2008)
France
 
  • Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
    • Ain
      • Bourg-en-Bresse
        • Lescheroux
Ducluzaux (2022)
Ireland
 
  • Leinster
    • Wicklow County
      • Avoca
Henwood (1871)
Japan
 
  • Hyogo Prefecture
    • Toyooka City
Yamada (2004)
  • Iwate Prefecture
    • Kamaishi City
      • Kamaishi mine
Yamaoka (1982)
  • Kagoshima Prefecture
    • Hishikari gold mine
Fulin Zhang et al. (1986)
Kazakhstan
 
  • Karaganda Region
    • Karkaraly
Baibatsha et al. (2015)
  • Pavlodar Region
    • Bayanaul District
Baibatsha et al. (2015) +1 other reference
Poland
 
  • Lower Silesian Voivodeship
    • Polkowice County
      • Gmina Polkowice
        • Polkowice
Piestrzyński et al. (2000)
Russia
 
  • Amur Oblast
    • Verkhnyaya Selemdzha gold district
Stepanov V.A (2015)
  • Bashkortostan
    • Baymaksky District
Vinokurov et al. (2010)
  • Buryatia
    • Kyren
Mironov et al. (2008)
    • Okinsky District
Damdinov et al. (2018)
    • Severo-Baykalsky District
      • Dovyren Highlands
Rudashevskiy N.S. et al. (2003)
  • Chelyabinsk Oblast
    • Kunashaksky District
Plotinskaya et al. (2020)
    • Vishnevye Mountains
Chudnenko +2 other references
  • Chukotka Autonomous Okrug
    • Anadyrsky District
Novoselov et al. (2010) +1 other reference
    • Bilibinsky District
      • Vesenniy
Baksheev et al. (2018)
  • Irkutsk Oblast
    • Uda–Biryusa district
Mekhonoshin et al. (2013)
  • Kamchatka Krai
    • Bystrinsky District
      • Central Kamchatka mining district
        • Baranyevskoe ore field
Tolstykh et al. (2021)
    • Ust-Kamchatsky District
Sandimirova et al. (2014)
  • Khabarovsk Krai
    • Evensk ore district
Макшаков et al. (СЕВЕРНОЕ ПРИОХОТЬЕ)
  • Khakassia (Republic of Khakassia)
    • Saksyr Batholit
Pavel M. Kartashov analytical data of ...
  • Krasnoyarsk Krai
Yurichev et al. (2017) +1 other reference
    • Taymyrskiy Autonomous Okrug
      • Taimyr Peninsula
Spiridonov et al. (2008) +1 other reference
  • Magadan Oblast
    • Khasynsky District
      • Agan ore field
Volkov et al. (2015)
    • Omsukchansky District
Makshakov +2 other references
Makshakov et al. (2024)
Sergeevna (2020)
      • Engteri ore cluster
Obushkov et al. (2010)
Strujkov et al. (1996) +1 other reference
Volkov et al. (2016)
Kravtsova et al. (2015) +1 other reference
Savva et al. (2016)
    • Srednekansky District
Savva et al. (2011) +1 other reference
    • Tenkinsky District
Khanchuk et al. (2011) +1 other reference
Savva et al. (2007)
  • Murmansk Oblast
    • Monchegorsk
Grokhovskaya et al. (2000)
    • Voron'i Tundry
Kalinin +2 other references
  • Orenburg Oblast
    • Gaysky District
Vinokurov et al. (2010) +2 other references
  • Primorsky Krai
    • Dalnegorsk Urban District
      • Dalnegorsk
ROGULINA et al. (2004)
  • Republic of Karelia
    • Loukhsky District
      • Oulanka plutonic complex
        • Olanga River (Oulanka River)
Grishaenko et al. (2007)
  • Sakha
    • Verkhoyansk District
L.A. Kondrat’eva +2 other references
  • Sayan Mountains
    • Il’chir ophiolite belt
Grigor’eva et al. (2018)
  • Sverdlovsk Oblast
Vikentyev (2015)
    • Serovsky District
      • Turya river
        • Tur'insk
Vikent'eva et al. (2016)
  • Tuva
    • Kaa-Khemsky District
      • Tardan ore cluster
Kuzhuget et al. (2020)
    • Sut-Kholsky District
      • Aldan-Maadyr ore cluster
Kuzhuget et al. (2015) +1 other reference
    • Todzhinsky District
Kuzhuget et al. (2025)
  • Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug
    • Kershor Complex
Vikentyev et al. (2023)
    • Labytnangi
Murzin et al. (2022)
    • Priuralsky District
Shaibekov et al. (2024)
  • Zabaykalsky Krai
    • Alexandrovo-Zavodsky District
Kiseleva et al. (2008)
    • Gazimuro-Zavodsky District
      • Lugokan ore cluster
Redin et al. (2020)
Serbia
 
  • Central Serbia
    • Braničevo District
      • Žagubica
Zivanovic (2019)
Slovakia
 
  • Banská Bystrica Region
Ďuďa R. et al. (1993)
    • Rimavská Sobota District
Koděra et al. (1986)
  • Prešov Region
    • Prešov District
      • Zlatá Baňa
Duda et. all.
South Africa
 
  • Limpopo
    • Mopani District Municipality
      • Ba-Phalaborwa Local Municipality
        • Phalaborwa
Nikolay Rudashevsky et al (2001)
South Korea
 
  • North Chungcheong province
    • Yeongdong County
So et al. (2002)
Sudan
 
  • North Kordofan State
Jie Li et al. (2011)
Sweden
 
  • Dalarna County
    • Hedemora
      • Garpenberg
Barbosa et al. (2024)
USA
 
  • Nevada
    • Elko County
      • Gold Circle Mining District (Midas Mining District)
Zhao et al. (2025)
Uzbekistan
 
  • Samarqand
    • North Nuratau Mountains
      • Zarmitan
Gromova +3 other references
  • Tashkent Region
    • Ohangaron District
Eleonora A. Dunin-Barkovskaya et al. (2005)
GEOCHMISTRY
Khalmatov et al. (2020)
 
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