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Phosphuranylite

A valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered
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About PhosphuranyliteHide

Formula:
KCa(H3O)3(UO2)7(PO4)4O4 · 8H2O
Colour:
Bright yellow; deep golden-yellow, honey-yellow
Lustre:
Sub-Vitreous, Resinous, Waxy, Silky
Hardness:
Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Name:
Named in 1879 by Frederick A. Genth in allusion to the chemical composition, being a PHOSPHate of URANYL uranium.
Isostructural with:
Small crystals may have thin rectangular bladed habit. See also the closely related yingjiangite and dewindtite.

NOTE: Modern analytical techniques applied to specimens of "phosphuranylite" in the Joseph Cilen [1916-1997] collection, Hawthorne, NJ, USA, accumulated over a period of 50 years, and containing many older specimens, identified yingjiangite in many instances (Chet Lemanski).

A secondary mineral commonly occurring in weathered zones of granite pegmatites, coating fissures near altered uraninite, and in paleochannel deposits in sandstone. Frequently present in an alteration halo around uraninite/pitchblende found in granite pegmatites. The uraninite may have in contact one or more various schoepite group minerals. Dark yellow phosphuranylite may be found as a coating on a fracture around black uraninite at several to many diameters of the core uraninite grains. Autunite group minerals are in an outer ring that may overlap with the phosphuranylite.


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
3182
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:3182:6

Classification of PhosphuranyliteHide

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Phosphuranylite sheet topology

The sheet topology exhibited by members of the phosphuranylite group.

IMA Classification of PhosphuranyliteHide

Approved, 'Grandfathered' (first described prior to 1959)
IMA Formula:
KCa(H3O)3(U6+O2)7(PO4)4O4·8H2O
First published:
1879
8.EC.10

8 : PHOSPHATES, ARSENATES, VANADATES
E : Uranyl phosphates and arsenates
C : UO2:RO4 = 3:2
Dana 7th ed.:
42.4.8.1
42.4.8.1

42 : HYDRATED PHOSPHATES, ETC.CONTAINING HYDROXYL OR HALOGEN
4 : (AB)5(XO4)2Zq·xH2O
19.11.18

19 : Phosphates
11 : Phosphates of U

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

Physical Properties of PhosphuranyliteHide

Sub-Vitreous, Resinous, Waxy, Silky
Transparency:
Translucent
Colour:
Bright yellow; deep golden-yellow, honey-yellow
Streak:
Pale yellow
Hardness:
2½ on Mohs scale
Tenacity:
Brittle
Cleavage:
None Observed

Optical Data of PhosphuranyliteHide

Type:
Biaxial (-)
RI values:
nα = 1.658 - 1.695 nβ = 1.699 - 1.770 nγ = 1.699 - 1.770
2V:
Measured: 5° to 35°
Birefringence:
0.035
Max. Birefringence:
δ = 0.041 - 0.075
Based on recorded range of RI values above.

Interference Colours:
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Surface Relief:
Very High (positive)
Relative to Canada balsam mounting medium (n ≈ 1.537).

This shows the grain boundary and Becke line effect under plane-polarised light, based on the contrast between this mineral's average refractive index and the mounting medium. It does not take into account mineral colouration.
In focus
Interference Figure:
This shows the idealized biaxial acute bisectrix (Bxa) interference figure - the conoscopic view for a grain cut perpendicular to the acute bisectrix, using this mineral's 2V. The two small white dots mark the melatopes - the points where the two optic axes emerge - and are shown only when they fall within the field of view. The coloured bands are isochromatics, and the dark bands are isogyres.

Rotate the stage: at 0°/90° the isogyres form a cross through the melatopes; at 45° they pull apart into curved hyperbolas. That splitting on rotation - absent in a uniaxial figure - is the standard diagnostic test for telling biaxial minerals from uniaxial ones. If 2V is large, the melatopes may fall outside the field of view, as they often do at the microscope too.
Dispersion:
relatively strong
Optical Extinction:
Parallel
Pleochroism:
Strong
Comments:
X = Clorless to pale yellow
Y = Z = Golden yellow
Comments:
The refractive index of reported phosphuranylite is unreasonably large, suggesting poor identification control.

Chemistry of PhosphuranyliteHide

Mindat Formula:
KCa(H3O)3(UO2)7(PO4)4O4 · 8H2O
Element Weights:
Element% weight
U63.731 %
O27.538 %
P4.739 %
Ca1.533 %
K1.496 %
H0.964 %

Calculated from ideal end-member formula.
U
O
P
Ca
K
H

Crystallography of PhosphuranyliteHide

Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Class (H-M):
mmm(2/m2/m2/m) - Dipyramidal
Space Group:
Cmcm
Cell Parameters:
a = 15.779 Å, b = 13.702 Å, c = 17.253 Å
Ratio:
a:b:c = 1.152 : 1 : 1.259
Unit Cell V:
3,730.17 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
4
Morphology:
Occurs as thin scales with an irregular to rectangular outline. The scales form scaly crusts, thin films and coatings. Also powdery.

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IDSpeciesReferenceLinkYearLocalityPressure (GPa)Temp (K)
0006412PhosphuranylitePiret P, Piret-Meunier J (1991) Composition chimique et structure cristalline de la phosphuranylite Ca(UO2)[(UO2)3(OH)2(PO4)2]2.12H2O European Journal of Mineralogy 3 69-7719910293
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X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide

Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacingIntensity
10.4 Å(50)
7.96 Å(80)
4.43 Å(80)
3.87 Å(80)
3.16 Å(100)
3.09 Å(100)
2.88 Å(100)
2.86 Å(80)
Comments:
ICDD 47:439

Geological EnvironmentHide

Paragenetic Mode(s):
Geological Setting:
Weathered zones of granitic pegmatites near altered uraninite. In paleochannels in Colorado Plateau type sandstone deposits.

Type Occurrence of PhosphuranyliteHide

General Appearance of Type Material:
Powdery incrustation on quartz, feldspar, and mica composed of minute rectangular scales.
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
1) Pennsylvania State University, State College, Pennsylvania, USA.
2) Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, USA, 3249–3251
Geological Setting of Type Material:
Granite pegmatite
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:

Other Language Names for PhosphuranyliteHide

Relationship of Phosphuranylite to other SpeciesHide

Other Members of Phosphuranylite Group:
AlthupiteAlTh(UO2)7(PO4)4(OH)5O2 · 15H2OTric. 1 : P1
BergeniteCa2Ba4(UO2)9(PO4)6O6 · 16H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
DewindtiteH2Pb3(UO2)6O4(PO4)4 · 12H2OOrth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Cmma
DumontitePb2(UO2)3O2(PO4)2 · 5H2OMon. 2/m : P21/m
Françoisite-(Ce)(Ce,Nd,Ca)(UO2)3(PO4)2O(OH) · 6H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
Françoisite-(Nd)(Nd,Ce,Sm)(UO2)3(PO4)2O(OH) · 6H2OMon. 2/m
HügelitePb2(UO2)3(AsO4)2O2 · 5H2OMon. 2/m : P21/m
PhuralumiteAl2[(UO2)3(PO4)2O(OH)](OH)3(H2O)9Mon. 2/m
PhurcaliteCa2(UO2)3(PO4)2O2 · 7H2OOrth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Pbca
UpaliteAl(UO2)3(PO4)2O(OH) · 7H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
VanmeersscheiteU6+(UO2)3(PO4)2(OH)6 · 4H2OOrth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m)
YingjiangiteK2Ca(UO2)7(PO4)4(OH)6 · 6H2OOrth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Cmcm

Common AssociatesHide

Associations Based on Photo Data:
28 photos of Phosphuranylite associated with MetatorberniteCu(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 8H2O
26 photos of Phosphuranylite associated with TorberniteCu(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 12H2O
15 photos of Phosphuranylite associated with AutuniteCa(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 10-12H2O
13 photos of Phosphuranylite associated with UraniniteUO2
11 photos of Phosphuranylite associated with MicroclineK(AlSi3O8)
9 photos of Phosphuranylite associated with Meta-autuniteCa(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 6H2O
9 photos of Phosphuranylite associated with Studtite[(UO2)(O2)(H2O)2] · H2O
8 photos of Phosphuranylite associated with VandendriesscheitePbU7O22 · 12H2O
8 photos of Phosphuranylite associated with HaiweeiteCa(UO2)2[Si5O12(OH)2] · 6H2O
6 photos of Phosphuranylite associated with ParauranophaneCa(UO2)2(SiO3OH)2 · 5H2O

Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat GroupingHide

8.EC.05UpaliteAl(UO2)3(PO4)2O(OH) · 7H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
8.EC.05Françoisite-(Nd)(Nd,Ce,Sm)(UO2)3(PO4)2O(OH) · 6H2OMon. 2/m
8.EC.05Françoisite-(Ce)(Ce,Nd,Ca)(UO2)3(PO4)2O(OH) · 6H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
8.EC.05PhuralumiteAl2[(UO2)3(PO4)2O(OH)](OH)3(H2O)9Mon. 2/m
8.EC.10YingjiangiteK2Ca(UO2)7(PO4)4(OH)6 · 6H2OOrth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Cmcm
8.EC.10RenarditePb(UO2)4(PO4)2(OH)4 · H2OOrth.
8.EC.10ArsenuranyliteCa(UO2)4(AsO4)2(OH)4 · 6H2OOrth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m)
8.EC.10'Kivuite'Th(UO2)4(PO3OH)2(OH)8 · 7H2O
8.EC.10DewindtiteH2Pb3(UO2)6O4(PO4)4 · 12H2OOrth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Cmma
8.EC.15DumontitePb2(UO2)3O2(PO4)2 · 5H2OMon. 2/m : P21/m
8.EC.15HügelitePb2(UO2)3(AsO4)2O2 · 5H2OMon. 2/m : P21/m
8.EC.20VanmeersscheiteU6+(UO2)3(PO4)2(OH)6 · 4H2OOrth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m)
8.EC.20ArsenovanmeersscheiteU6+(UO2)3(AsO4)2(OH)6 · 4H2OOrth. mm2 : Pmn21
8.EC.20MetavanmeersscheiteU6+(UO2)3(PO4)2(OH)6 · 2H2OOrth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Fddd
8.EC.25AlthupiteAlTh(UO2)7(PO4)4(OH)5O2 · 15H2OTric. 1 : P1
8.EC.30MunditeAl(UO2)3(PO4)2(OH)3 · 5.5H2OOrth.
8.EC.35PhurcaliteCa2(UO2)3(PO4)2O2 · 7H2OOrth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Pbca
8.EC.40BergeniteCa2Ba4(UO2)9(PO4)6O6 · 16H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b

RadioactivityHide

Fluorescence of PhosphuranyliteHide

May fluoresce due to admixed autunite, etc.

Other InformationHide

Notes:
Readily soluble in acids.
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 PhosphuranyliteHide

References for PhosphuranyliteHide

Reference List:

Localities for PhosphuranyliteHide

Showing 227 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.
African Plate
 
  • Tuareg Shield
Badahmaoui et al. (2020)
Argentina
 
  • Chubut Province
    • Paso de Indios Department
C. T. Friz
  • Córdoba Province
    • San Javier Department
      • San Javier District
        • San Javier y Yacanto
          • Quebrada del Tigre
American Mineralogist: 46: 12-25.
E. Linares y R. O. Toubes (1960)
E. Linares y R. O. Toubes (1960)
E. Linares y R. O. Toubes (1960)
E. Linares y R. O. Toubes (1960)
    • San Carlos Department
Raúl Jorge Tauber Larry
Raúl Jorge Tauber Larry +1 other reference
Australia
 
  • Northern Territory
    • Coomalie Shire
      • Rum Jungle
D A Berkman (1968)
    • Roper Gulf Region
- (2023) +1 other reference
    • West Arnhem Region
      • Kakadu
        • Ranger Mine
Henry et al. (1999)
      • South Alligator River
Henry et al. (2005) +1 other reference
Museum Victoria specimen number M33143 ...
  • Victoria
    • East Gippsland Shire
      • Glen Valley
Eagle et al. (2015)
    • Wellington Shire
      • Dargo
Brazil
 
  • Minas Gerais
    • Conselheiro Pena
      • Barra do Cuieté
Cassedanne et al. (1982)
Atencio et al. (2004) +1 other reference
    • Divino das Laranjeiras
      • Linópolis
Excalibur Mineral Corp. - Mineral News
Cassedanne (1983)
    • Galiléia
      • Laranjeiras
Cassedanne et al. (1981)
      • Sapucaia do Norte
Cassedanne et al. (1999)
    • São José da Safira
Cassedanne et al. (1980)
  • Rio Grande do Norte
    • Equador
Palache et al. (1951)
  • São Paulo
    • São Paulo
D Atencio & R Hypolito () +2 other references
Fosfatos e Silicatos Secundários de ...
China
 
  • Guangdong
    • Shaoguan
      • Wengyuan Co.
        • Xiazhuang Uranium ore field (Xiwang Uranium ore field)
yzhkch.ecit.edu.cn (n.d.)
yzhkch.ecit.edu.cn (n.d.)
Colombia
 
  • Norte de Santander Department
Palache et al. (1951)
Czech Republic
 
  • Hradec Králové Region
    • Trutnov District
      • Špindlerův Mlýn
        • Medvědín
Journal of Geosciences 54:15-56 +2 other references
  • Karlovy Vary Region
    • Cheb District
      • Mariánské Lázně
Pauliš (1999)
    • Karlovy Vary District
www.researchgate.net (n.d.) +1 other reference
Hloušek et al. (2002)
    • Sokolov District
      • Březová
M.E. Ciriotti +2 other references
Pauliš P. et al. (Kutna Hora, issue 1)
70 (in German) +2 other references
  • Liberec Region
    • Liberec District
      • Liberec
        • Ruprechtice
Horáček
    • Semily District
      • Harrachov
Sejkora et al. (1994) +1 other reference
  • Plzeň Region
    • Plzeň-South District
      • Prádlo
Černý P. et al. (2009)
    • Tachov District
      • Tachov
        • Oldřichov
Pauliš P. et al. (Kutna Hora, issue 1)
  • South Bohemian Region
    • Písek District
      • Kovářov
        • Předbořice
Pauliš P. et al. (Kutna Hora, issue 1)
  • South Moravian Region
    • Brno-Country District
Uranové minerály České republiky a ...
Škácha et al. (2017)
  • Ústí nad Labem Region
    • Chomutov District
      • Měděnec
Sejkora et al. (2007) +1 other reference
  • Vysočina Region
    • Havlíčkův Brod District
      • Chotěboř
Pauliš (1992)
    • Žďár nad Sázavou District
      • Rožná
Pauliš P. et al. (Kutna Hora, issue 1)
DR Congo
 
  • Haut-Katanga
    • Kambove Territory
      • Shinkolobwe
Deliens (1996)
  • Lualaba
    • Mutshatsha
Gauthier et al. (1989)
  • South Kivu
    • Mwenga Territory
Van Wambeke (1971)
Egypt
 
  • South Sinai Governorate
    • Abu Zeneima (Abu Zenima)
      • Umm Bugma (Um Bogma)
Abd El-Moghny et al. (2026)
France
 
  • Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
    • Loire
      • Roanne
        • Saint-Priest-la-Prugne
- (1998)
J.-J. Périchaud: "Où trouver les minéraux d'Auvergne" et al. (Clermont-Ferrand)
    • Puy-de-Dôme
      • Issoire
        • Le Vernet-Chaméane
Queneau (n.d.) +1 other reference
      • Thiers
        • Lachaux
Y. Vessely collection
  • Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
    • Saône-et-Loire
      • Charolles
        • Grury
RRUFF Project Specimen ID: R050470 Min ...
  • Brittany
    • Finistère
      • Brest
        • Guilers
Saget et al. (1989)
    • Morbihan
      • Pontivy
        • Berné
R. Pierrot +1 other reference
        • Guern
- (1998)
        • Kernascleden
R. Pierrot
        • Lignol
- (1998)
- (1998)
- (1998)
        • Persquen
R. Pierrot
  • Nouvelle-Aquitaine
    • Corrèze
      • Ussel
        • Davignac
Deliens et al. (2004)
    • Deux-Sèvres
      • Bressuire
        • Mauléon
          • La Chapelle-Largeau
Lièvre et al. (2002)
          • Le Temple
Lièvre et al. (2002)
        • Saint-Amand-sur-Sèvre
Lièvre et al. (2002)
    • Haute-Vienne
      • Bellac
        • Bessines-sur-Gartempe
t. brunsperger collcetion
        • Compreignac
- (1998)
      • Limoges
        • Saint-Sylvestre
- (1998)
  • Occitanie
    • Aveyron
      • Rodez
        • Florentin-la-Capelle
Desmons (1998)
    • Hérault
      • Lodève
        • Lodève
- (1998)
  • Pays de la Loire
    • Loire-Atlantique
      • Nantes
        • Remouillé
- (1998)
    • Vendée
      • La Roche-sur-Yon
        • Les Herbiers
J. Geffroy
  • Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
    • Var
      • Draguignan
        • Fréjus
MAURY (S) +1 other reference
Germany
 
  • Baden-Württemberg
    • Freiburg Region
      • Waldshut
        • St Blasien
          • Menzenschwand
Walenta (1992)
    • Karlsruhe Region
      • Baden-Baden
        • Müllenbach U deposit
Aufschluss 1977 (5)
  • Bavaria
    • Upper Franconia
      • Wunsiedel im Fichtelgebirge
        • Kirchenlamitz
          • Großschloppen
Weiß (1990)
    • Upper Palatinate
      • Cham District
        • Miltach
          • Altrandsberg
Weiß (1990)
      • Schwandorf District
        • Stulln
Weiß (1990)
      • Tirschenreuth District
        • Mähring
          • Poppenreuth bei Tirschenreuth
Weiß (1990)
        • Tirschenreuth
Weiß (1990)
Dill et al. (2010)
  • Rhineland-Palatinate
    • Kusel
      • Lauterecken-Wolfstein
        • Hinzweiler
Weiß (1990)
  • Saxony
    • Erzgebirgskreis
      • Breitenbrunn
...
Gröbner et al. (2006)
      • Schneeberg
        • Neustädtel
          • Weißer Hirsch Mine (shaft 3)
Massanek et al. (2005)
    • Vogtlandkreis
      • Bergen
Wittern (2001)
      • Neuensalz
        • Mechelgrün
Tröger (2006) +1 other reference
      • Theuma
S.91
  • Thuringia
    • Saale-Orla District
      • Wurzbach
        • Weitisberga
Wittern (2001)
India
 
  • Andhra Pradesh
    • Guntur District
Verma et al. (2018)
  • Telangana
    • Adilabad District
Kumar et al. (2008)
Italy
 
  • Lombardy
    • Lecco Province
      • Colico
        • Piona Peninsula
Vignola P. et al. (2011)
  • Piedmont
    • Cuneo Province
      • Peveragno
Paolo Bosio find and collection
Demartin et al. (1991)
      • Roburent
        • San Giacomo
          • I Cardin
Piccoli et al. (2007)
    • Verbano-Cusio-Ossola Province
      • Montescheno
Rivista Mineralogica Italiana (1)
      • Trontano
Piccoli et al. (2007)
  • Sardinia
    • Metropolitan City of Cagliari
      • Assemini
Garavelli et al. (1959) +2 other references
      • Capoterra
Ref: Daniele Ravagnani - I giacimenti ... +1 other reference
    • Sassari Province
Gamboni et al. (2021)
      • Olbia
Gamboni et al. (2021)
  • Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol
    • Trento Province
      • Rabbi
        • Ceresè
Vignola et al. (2018)
Japan
 
  • Fukuoka Prefecture
    • Tagawa District
      • Kawasaki
Uehara et al. (2014)
  • Tottori Prefecture
K. Watanabe (1976)
Kazakhstan
 
  • Ulytau Region
    • Ulytau District
      • Chu-Ili Mountains
Pekov (1998)
Madagascar
 
  • Amoron'i Mania
    • Ambatofinandrahana District
      • Mandrosonoro
Behier (1960)
  • Matsiatra Ambony
    • Ikalamavony District
      • Fitampito
Behier (1963)
  • Vakinankaratra
    • Antsirabe II District
      • Vinaninkarena
        • Anjanamanjaka
Behier (1963)
Mexico
 
  • Chihuahua
    • Aldama Municipality
      • Peña Blanca District
        • Sierra Peña Blanca
George-Aniel et al. (1991) +1 other reference
Namibia
 
  • Erongo Region
    • Karibib Constituency
Schnaitmann et al. (2009)
Poland
 
  • Lower Silesian Voivodeship
    • Lwówek Śląski County
      • Gmina Lubomierz
        • Radoniów
Syczewski et al. (2023) +1 other reference
Portugal
 
  • Coimbra
    • Tábua
      • Ázere e Covelo
LNEG - Laboratório Nacional de Energia ...
  • Guarda
    • Guarda
      • João Antão
LNEG - Siorminp database information
    • Sabugal
      • Bendada
Schnorrer-Köhler et al. (1991)
Palache et al. (1951)
      • Sortelha
        • Quarta-Feira
Palache et al. (1951)
    • Trancoso
      • Reboleiro
Alves (n.d.)
      • Torre de Terrenho, Terrenho e Sebadelhe da Serra
Alves (n.d.)
  • Portalegre
    • Nisa
      • Nossa Senhora da Graça
LNEG/Siorminp database
        • Poio
LNEG/Siorminp database +1 other reference
  • Viseu
    • Mangualde
      • Cunha Baixa
      • Tavares (Chãs; Várzea e Travanca)
        • Tragos
van den Berg (1992) +1 other reference
    • Nelas
      • Canas de Senhorim
Palache et al. (1951)
Slovakia
 
  • Košice Region
    • Gelnica District
      • Prakovce
Ondrejka et al. (2024)
    • Rožňava District
      • Čučma
Ferenc Š. et al. (2017)
      • Gemerská Poloma
Martin Števko-unpublished
    • Spišská Nová Ves District
      • Hnilec
Števko M. (2022)
Slovenia
 
  • Gorenja Vas–Poljane
Dolenec (1985)
South Africa
 
  • Western Cape
    • Central Karoo District Municipality
      • Beaufort West Local Municipality
Cairncross et al. (1995)
Spain
 
  • Andalusia
    • Córdoba
      • Cardeña
www.foro-minerales.com (2020)
Desor (07/2020)
      • Hornachuelos
Calvo B. et al. (1991)
  • Castile and Leon
    • Salamanca
      • Villares de Yeltes
Joan Rosell - Joan Viñals (2000)
  • Extremadura
    • Badajoz
      • La Haba
www.foro-minerales.com (n.d.)
www.foro-minerales.com (n.d.)
      • Quintana de la Serena
www.foro-minerales.com (n.d.)
Sweden
 
  • Dalarna County
    • Falun
Welin (1965)
  • Halland County
    • Kungsbacka
      • Onsala
Löfvendahl (1981)
  • Södermanland County
    • Nyköping
  • Västerbotten County
    • Skellefteå
Welin (1965)
Switzerland
 
  • Valais
    • Saint-Maurice
      • Salvan
        • Les Marécottes
          • La Creusaz
Meisser (2012)
Tajikistan
 
  • Sughd
    • Kandjol ore field
Chernikov et al. (1997)
Uganda
 
  • Western Region
    • Ntungamo
      • Ankole pegmatite field
Gallagher (1967)
UK
 
  • England
    • Cornwall
      • St Just
        • Botallack
Golley et al. (1995)
USA
 
  • Arizona
    • Coconino County
      • Cameron Mining District
Bollin et al. (1958)
          • Huskon Mines (Huskon group)
Anthony et al. (1995)
Austin (1964) +2 other references
  • California
    • Riverside County
      • Lakeview Mountains
        • Nuevo
King (n.d.)
  • Colorado
    • Jefferson County
      • Ralston Buttes Mining District
Eckel et al. (1997)
Eckel et al. (1997)
    • Larimer County
      • Crystal Mountain Pegmatite Mining District (Storm Mountain Mining District)
        • Storm Mountain
Eckel et al. (1997)
    • Moffat County
      • Maybell Mining District
        • Maybell Mines
Eckel et al. (1997)
Eckel et al. (1997)
    • Saguache County
Chester S. Lemanski (Ing. Petr Ondrush)
Eckel et al. (1997)
  • Connecticut
    • Fairfield County
      • Redding
        • Branchville
Frondel (1950) +2 other references
    • Litchfield County
      • New Milford
        • Upper Merryall
    • Middlesex County
      • Haddam
        • Haddam Neck
Schooner (circa 1980s)
      • Portland
Harold Moritz Collection
  • Idaho
    • Custer County
      • Stanley Basin Mining District
Ream (2004)
Ream (2004)
Ream (2004)
        • Stanley
Ream (1995)
Ream (1995)
  • Maine
    • Androscoggin County
      • Poland
Moritz (n.d.)
    • Oxford County
      • Albany
King (2009)
      • Greenwood
        • Uncle Tom Mountain
Falster et al. (2019)
      • Hebron
        • Mount Rubellite
King et al. (1994)
      • Newry
King et al. (1994)
King et al. (1994) +1 other reference
King (n.d.)
      • Paris
Thompson et al. (1998)
      • Rumford
      • Stoneham
    • Sagadahoc County
      • Georgetown
King et al. (1994)
      • Topsham
        • Highland Green
King (2000)
King et al. (1994) +1 other reference
  • Montana
    • Jefferson County
      • Clancy-Lump Gulch Mining District
Meschter (1953) +4 other references
  • Nevada
    • Esmeralda County
      • Coaldale Mining District
NBMG Bull 78 Geology and Mineral ...
    • Lyon County
      • Wilson Mining District
        • Cambridge Hills
Schilling (1979) +1 other reference
    • Pershing County
      • Nightingale Mining District
Castor et al. (2004)
Castor et al. (2004)
Castor et al. (2004)
    • Washoe County
      • Dogskin Mountain Mining District
Castor et al. (2004)
      • Nightingale Mining District
NBMG Bull 70 Geology and Mineral ...
      • Pyramid Mining District
Castor et al. (2004)
NBMG Bull 70 Geology and Mineral ... +3 other references
  • New Hampshire
    • Grafton County
      • Grafton
Korzeb +4 other references
      • Groton
Palache et al. (1951) +2 other references
  • New Mexico
    • Cibola County
Northrop et al. (1996)
NMBMMR Memoir 15 Geology and Technology ... +2 other references
  • New York
    • Westchester County
Palache et al. (1951) +1 other reference
Eric Quinter collection (former Ronald Januzzi collection)
  • North Carolina
    • Mitchell County
Dana et al. (1892) +4 other references
Palache et al. (1951)
  • Pennsylvania
    • Carbon County
      • Lehigh Township
Lapham et al. (1976)
      • Mahoning Township
Lapham et al. (1976)
    • Chester County
      • Valley Township
        • Wagontown
The Mineralogy of Pennsylvania ...
    • Delaware County
      • Haverford Township
Montgomery (Jul, Aug, 1970) +1 other reference
      • Swarthmore (Borough of Swarthmore)
        • Woodlyn (Avondale)
Montgomery (May, 1970) +1 other reference
  • South Dakota
    • Pennington County
      • Keystone Mining District
        • Keystone
Peacor et al. (1984) +1 other reference
  • Utah
    • Emery County
      • San Rafael Swell Mining District
        • Dripping Springs
Bullock (1981)
Bullock (1981)
Bullock (1981)
    • Grand County
      • Mineral Canyon Mining District
Bullock (1981)
      • Thompsons Mining District
        • Cobalt Group
Bullock (1981)
Collections of John Sobolewski
        • The Poison Strip
Bullock (1981)
    • Piute County
Specimens obtained from Doug and Terri ...
      • Marysvale Mining District
Bullock (1981)
Bullock (1981)
    • San Juan County
      • Deer Flat Mining District
Bullock (1981)
      • La Sal Creek Mining District
Carter et al. (1965) +1 other reference
      • Red Canyon Mining District
Page et al. (1956) +3 other references
      • White Canyon Mining District
Bullock (1981)
Bullock (1981)
Page et al. (1956) +3 other references
  • Virginia
    • Amelia County
      • Winterham
Dietrich (1990)
  • Washington
    • Stevens County
      • Springdale Mining District
        • Wellpinit Area
George E. Becraft and Paul L. Weis (1963) +1 other reference
  • Wyoming
    • Fremont County
Hausel et al. (2001)
      • Crooks Gap Mining District
Page et al. (1956) +2 other references
Page et al. (1956) +2 other references
Hausel et al. (2001)
Zimbabwe
 
  • Mashonaland East
    • Mutoko District (Mtoko District)
      • Mutoko parish (Mtoko)
Gallagher (1967)
 
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