Monheimite
A variety of Smithsonite
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About Monheimite
Formula:
(Zn,Fe)CO3
A ferroan (iron-bearing) variety of smithsonite. Fe2+ substitutes for Zn up to at least ~40 mol%.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
28898 (as Monheimite)
3688 (as Smithsonite)
3688 (as Smithsonite)
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:28898:7 (as Monheimite)
mindat:1:1:3688:3 (as Smithsonite)
mindat:1:1:3688:3 (as Smithsonite)
Chemistry of Monheimite
Mindat Formula:
(Zn,Fe)CO3
Elements listed:
Other Language Names for Monheimite
German:Eisenzinkspath
Zinkeisenspath
Zinkeisenspath
Simplified Chinese:铁菱锌矿
Common Associates
Associations Based on Photo Data:
| 6 photos of Monheimite associated with Quartz | SiO2 |
| 5 photos of Monheimite associated with Baryte | BaSO4 |
| 5 photos of Monheimite associated with 'Chalcedony' | SiO2 |
| 4 photos of Monheimite associated with Galena | PbS |
| 3 photos of Monheimite associated with Pyrite | FeS2 |
| 2 photos of Monheimite associated with Opal | SiO2 · nH2O |
| 1 photo of Monheimite associated with Chalcopyrite | CuFeS2 |
| 1 photo of Monheimite associated with 'Calamine' | |
| 1 photo of Monheimite associated with Smithsonite | ZnCO3 |
| 1 photo of Monheimite associated with 'Blue Chalcedony' | SiO2 |
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 Monheimite
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References for Monheimite
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Localities for Monheimite
Showing 23 localities.
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The Locality List
- 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).
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Australia | |
| King (n.d.) |
China | |
| Juyun Gu et al. (1984) |
| Minzhi Yang (2003) |
France | |
| P. Le Roch collection |
Greece | |
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| M. Grossou-Valta et al. (1990) |
Italy | |
| Conti-Vecchi G. & Stara P. (1991) |
| Dill (1979) |
Kazakhstan | |
| Litvinovich et al. (1960) |
| Pavel M. Kartashov analytical data (2012) |
Myanmar | |
| Barber et al. (2017) |
Poland | |
| Coppola et al. (2009) |
| Coppola et al. (2009) |
| Coppola et al. (2009) |
| Coppola et al. (2009) | |
| Coppola et al. (2009) |
| Coppola et al. (2009) |
| Coppola et al. (2009) |
| Coppola et al. (2009) |
Slovakia | |
| Koděra (1986) |
Spain | |
| Calvo Rebollar (2012) |
| Marcel Valladares collection |
USA | |
| Eckel et al. (1997) |
Montevecchio Mines, Guspini, South Sardinia Province, Sardinia, Italy