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Plattnerite

A valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered
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About PlattneriteHide

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Karl F. Plattner
Formula:
PbO2
Colour:
Jet-black; iron-black, brownish black
Lustre:
Adamantine, Metallic, Dull
Hardness:
Specific Gravity:
9.564
Crystal System:
Tetragonal
Member of:
Name:
Named in 1845 by Karl Wilhelm von Haidinger in honor of Karl Friedrich Plattner (January 2, 1800, Kleinwaltersdorf, Saxony, Germany – January 22, 1858, Freiburg, Saxony, Germany), Professor of Metallurgy and Assaying at the Bergakademie of Freiberg, Saxony, Germany.
Dimorph of:
Rutile Group.

One of the formation routes might be a decomposition of a Cu-Fe-Pb oxysulphide precursor (Kucha, 1998).


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
3237
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:3237:3

IMA Classification of PlattneriteHide

Approved, 'Grandfathered' (first described prior to 1959)
IMA Formula:
Pb4+O2

Classification of PlattneriteHide

4.DB.05

4 : OXIDES (Hydroxides, V[5,6] vanadates, arsenites, antimonites, bismuthites, sulfites, selenites, tellurites, iodates)
D : Metal: Oxygen = 1:2 and similar
B : With medium-sized cations; chains of edge-sharing octahedra
4.4.1.6

4 : SIMPLE OXIDES
4 : AX2
7.11.23

7 : Oxides and Hydroxides
11 : Oxides of Sn and Pb

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

Physical Properties of PlattneriteHide

Adamantine, Metallic, Dull
Transparency:
Translucent, Opaque
Comment:
Becomes dull on oxidation
Colour:
Jet-black; iron-black, brownish black
Streak:
Dark brown
Hardness:
5½ on Mohs scale
Tenacity:
Brittle
Cleavage:
None Observed
Fracture:
Sub-Conchoidal, Fibrous
Density:
9.564 g/cm3 (Measured)    9.563 g/cm3 (Calculated)

Optical Data of PlattneriteHide

Type:
Uniaxial (-)
RI values:
nω = 2.35 nε = 2.25
Max. Birefringence:
δ = 0.100
Based on recorded range of RI values above.

Interference Colours:
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Surface Relief:
Moderate
Anisotropism:
Midnight-blue
Reflectivity:
WavelengthR1 (%)R2 (%)
400nm18.5%21.3%
420nm18.4%21.9%
440nm18.5%21.5%
460nm18.5%20.2%
480nm18.5%19.8%
500nm18.4%19.4%
520nm18.2%18.9%
540nm17.9%18.4%
560nm17.5%18.0%
580nm17.0%17.4%
600nm16.5%16.9%
620nm16.0%16.4%
640nm15.5%15.9%
660nm15.0%15.4%
680nm14.4%15.0%
700nm14.0%14.5%


Graph shows reflectance levels at different wavelengths (in nm). Peak reflectance is 21.9%.
R1 shown in black, R2 shown in red
Colour in reflected light:
Gray-white
Internal Reflections:
Red-brown
Pleochroism:
Weak

Chemistry of PlattneriteHide

Mindat Formula:
PbO2
Element Weights:
Element% weight
Pb86.623 %
O13.378 %

Calculated from ideal end-member formula.

Crystallography of PlattneriteHide

Crystal System:
Tetragonal
Class (H-M):
4/mmm(4/m2/m2/m) - Ditetragonal Dipyramidal
Space Group:
P42/mnm
Setting:
P42/mnm
Cell Parameters:
a = 4.9578(2) Å, c = 3.3878(2) Å
Ratio:
a:c = 1 : 0.683
Unit Cell V:
83.27 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
2
Morphology:
Prismatic [001]; also distorted platy. Usually nodular or botryoidal masses. Dense to fibrous, or in concentric shells.
Twinning:
On {011}, as contact and penetration twins, rarely polysynthetic.
Comment:
On synthetic material

Crystal StructureHide

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0019244PlattneriteBolzan A A, Fong C, Kennedy B J, Howard C J (1997) Structural studies of rutile-type metal dioxides Acta Crystallographica B53 373-3801997synthetic0293
0009716PlattneriteD'Antonio P, Santoro A (1980) Powder neutron diffraction study of chemically prepared B-lead dioxide Acta Crystallographica B36 2394-23971980synthetic0293
0020161PlattneriteGrocholski B, Shim S H, Cottrell E, Prakapenka V B (2014) Crystal structure and compressibility of lead dioxide up to 140 GPa American Mineralogist 99 170-1772014Synthetic23.5293
0020162PlattneriteGrocholski B, Shim S H, Cottrell E, Prakapenka V B (2014) Crystal structure and compressibility of lead dioxide up to 140 GPa American Mineralogist 99 170-1772014Synthetic29293
0020163PlattneriteGrocholski B, Shim S H, Cottrell E, Prakapenka V B (2014) Crystal structure and compressibility of lead dioxide up to 140 GPa American Mineralogist 99 170-1772014Synthetic39293
0020164PlattneriteGrocholski B, Shim S H, Cottrell E, Prakapenka V B (2014) Crystal structure and compressibility of lead dioxide up to 140 GPa American Mineralogist 99 170-1772014Synthetic62.7293
0020165PlattneriteGrocholski B, Shim S H, Cottrell E, Prakapenka V B (2014) Crystal structure and compressibility of lead dioxide up to 140 GPa American Mineralogist 99 170-1772014Synthetic75.1293
0020166PlattneriteGrocholski B, Shim S H, Cottrell E, Prakapenka V B (2014) Crystal structure and compressibility of lead dioxide up to 140 GPa American Mineralogist 99 170-1772014Synthetic93293
0020167PlattneriteGrocholski B, Shim S H, Cottrell E, Prakapenka V B (2014) Crystal structure and compressibility of lead dioxide up to 140 GPa American Mineralogist 99 170-1772014Synthetic105293
0020168PlattneriteGrocholski B, Shim S H, Cottrell E, Prakapenka V B (2014) Crystal structure and compressibility of lead dioxide up to 140 GPa American Mineralogist 99 170-1772014Synthetic120293
0020169PlattneriteGrocholski B, Shim S H, Cottrell E, Prakapenka V B (2014) Crystal structure and compressibility of lead dioxide up to 140 GPa American Mineralogist 99 170-1772014Synthetic140293
0009416PlattneriteBaur W H, Khan A A (1971) Rutile-type compounds. VI. SiO2, GeO2 and a comparison with other rutile-type structures Acta Crystallographica B27 2133-213919710293
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X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide

Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacingIntensity
3.500 Å(100)
2.793 Å(94)
2.469 Å(40)
1.855 Å(80)
1.568 Å(19)
1.524 Å(23)
0.823 Å(20)

Geological EnvironmentHide

Paragenetic Mode(s):
Paragenetic ModeEarliest Age (Ga)
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)
56 : Slag and smelter minerals (see also #51 and #55)

Type Occurrence of PlattneriteHide

Place of Conservation of Type Material:
Technische Universität, Bergakademie Freiberg, Freiberg, Germany, number 10045 (type?).

Synonyms of PlattneriteHide

Other Language Names for PlattneriteHide

Relationship of Plattnerite to other SpeciesHide

Member of:
Other Members of Rutile Group:
ArgutiteGeO2Tet. 4/mmm(4/m2/m2/m) : P42/mnm
CassiteriteSnO2Tet. 4/mmm(4/m2/m2/m) : P42/mnm
ParatelluriteTeO2Tet. 422
PyrolusiteMn4+O2Tet. 4/mmm(4/m2/m2/m) : P42/mnm
RutileTiO2Tet. 4/mmm(4/m2/m2/m) : P42/mnm
TripuhyiteFe3+Sb5+O4Tet. 4/mmm(4/m2/m2/m) : P42/mnm
'UM2000-35-O:FeNbScTaTi'(Sc,Fe2+,Fe3+,Mn)(Ti,Sn,Zr)1.5(Nb,Ta,W)1.33O8

Common AssociatesHide

Associations Based on Photo Data:
146 photos of Plattnerite associated with CalciteCaCO3
141 photos of Plattnerite associated with HemimorphiteZn4Si2O7(OH)2 · H2O
60 photos of Plattnerite associated with WulfenitePb(MoO4)
42 photos of Plattnerite associated with 'Limonite'
38 photos of Plattnerite associated with SmithsoniteZnCO3
33 photos of Plattnerite associated with HydrozinciteZn5(CO3)2(OH)6
31 photos of Plattnerite associated with QuartzSiO2
29 photos of Plattnerite associated with Rosasite(Cu,Zn)2(CO3)(OH)2
26 photos of Plattnerite associated with MimetitePb5(AsO4)3Cl
23 photos of Plattnerite associated with MurdochiteCu12Pb2O15Cl2

Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat GroupingHide

4.DB.TianhongqiiteCrTiO3(OH)Mon. 2/m
4.DB.NioboheftetjerniteScNbO4Mon. 2/m : P21/b
4.DB.HuangshaniteFe3+TaO4Mon. 2/m : P2/b
4.DB.Nioboixiolite-(Mn2+)(Nb0.67Mn2+0.33)O2Orth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Pbcn
4.DB.Shakhdaraite-(Y)ScYNb2O8Mon. 2/m : P2/b
4.DB.05VarlamoffiteSn1-xFexO2-x(OH)
4.DB.05ArgutiteGeO2Tet. 4/mmm(4/m2/m2/m) : P42/mnm
4.DB.05CassiteriteSnO2Tet. 4/mmm(4/m2/m2/m) : P42/mnm
4.DB.05RutileTiO2Tet. 4/mmm(4/m2/m2/m) : P42/mnm
4.DB.05TripuhyiteFe3+Sb5+O4Tet. 4/mmm(4/m2/m2/m) : P42/mnm
4.DB.05TugarinoviteMoO2Mon. 2/m : P21/b
4.DB.05PyrolusiteMn4+O2Tet. 4/mmm(4/m2/m2/m) : P42/mnm
4.DB.10ByströmiteMgSb2O6Tet. 4/mmm(4/m2/m2/m) : P4/nmm
4.DB.10OrdoñeziteZnSb2O6Tet. 4/mmm(4/m2/m2/m) : P42/mnm
4.DB.10TredouxiteNiSb2O6Tet. 4/mmm(4/m2/m2/m) : P42/mnm
4.DB.10Tapiolite-(Mn)Mn2+Ta2O6Tet. 4/mmm(4/m2/m2/m) : P42/mnm
4.DB.10Tapiolite-(Fe)Fe2+Ta2O6Tet. 4/mmm(4/m2/m2/m) : P42/mnm
4.DB.15aParamontroseiteV4+O2Orth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m)
4.DB.15aRamsdelliteMn4+O2Orth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m)
4.DB.15bAkhtenskiteε-Mn4+O2Hex. 6/mmm(6/m2/m2/m) : P63/mmc
4.DB.15cNsutite(Mn4+,Mn2+)(O,OH)2Hex.
4.DB.20Scrutinyiteα-PbO2Orth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Pbcn
4.DB.20Nioboixiolite-([])(Nb0.80.2)4+O2Orth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Pbcn
4.DB.25IshikawaiteU4+Fe2+Nb2O8Mon.
4.DB.25Yttrocolumbite-(Y)Y(U4+,Fe2+)Nb2O8
4.DB.25Calciosamarskite(Ca,U4+)Fe3+(Nb,Ta,Ti)2O8Orth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m)
4.DB.25Samarskite-(Yb)YbFe3+(Nb,Ta)2O8Mon. 2/m : P2/b
4.DB.25Ixiolite-(Sc)(Ta0.5Sc0.5)O2Orth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Pbcn
4.DB.25Ixiolite-(Fe2+)(Ta0.67Fe2+0.33)O2Orth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Pbcn
4.DB.25Ixiolite-(Mn2+)(Ta0.67Mn2+0.33)O2Orth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Pbcn
4.DB.25Nioboixiolite-(Fe2+)(Nb0.67Fe2+0.33)O2Orth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Pbcn
4.DB.25SrilankiteTiO2Orth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Pbcn
4.DB.25Samarskite-(Y)YFe3+Nb2O8Mon. 2/m : P2/b
4.DB.25Nioboixiolite-(Fe3+)(Nb0.5Fe3+0.5)O2Orth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Pbcn
4.DB.30 vaWolframite Group
4.DB.30Rossovskyite(Fe3+,Ta)(Nb,Ti)O4Mon. 2/m : P2/b
4.DB.30HuanzalaiteMgWO4Mon. 2/m : P2/b
4.DB.30HeftetjerniteScTaO4Mon. 2/m : P2/b
4.DB.30HübneriteMnWO4Mon. 2/m : P2/b
4.DB.30Sanmartinite(Zn,Fe)WO4Mon. 2/m : P21/b
4.DB.30FerberiteFeWO4Mon. 2/m : P2/b
4.DB.30'Krasnoselskite'CoWO4Mon.
4.DB.35Qitianlingite(Fe,Mn)2(Nb,Ta)2WO10Orth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m)
4.DB.35Tantalaeschynite-(Ce)Ce(TiTa)O6Orth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Pnma
4.DB.35Tantalite-(Mg)(Mg,Fe2+)(Ta,Nb)2O6Orth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Pbcn
4.DB.35Columbite-(Mn)Mn2+Nb2O6Orth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Pbcn
4.DB.35Tantalite-(Mn)Mn2+Ta2O6Orth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Pbcn
4.DB.35Columbite-(Fe)Fe2+Nb2O6Orth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Pbcn
4.DB.35Columbite-(Mg)(Mg,Fe,Mn)(Nb,Ta)2O6Orth.
4.DB.35Tantalite-(Fe)Fe2+Ta2O6Orth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Pbcn
4.DB.40FerrotitanowodginiteFe2+TiTa2O8Mon. 2/m : B2/b
4.DB.40'Wolframowodginite'Mn(Mn,Sn,Fe,Ta)(W,Ta,Nb)2O8
4.DB.40LithiotantiteLiTa3O8Mon. 2/m : P21/b
4.DB.40LithiowodginiteLiTa3O8Mon. 2/m : B2/b
4.DB.40TitanowodginiteMn2+TiTa2O8Mon. 2/m : B2/b
4.DB.40Tantalowodginite(Mn2+0.50.5)TaTa2O8Mon. 2/m : B2/b
4.DB.40WodginiteMn2+Sn4+Ta2O8Mon. 2/m : B2/b
4.DB.40FerrowodginiteFe2+Sn4+Ta2O8Mon. 2/m : B2/b
4.DB.45TivaniteV3+TiO3(OH)Mon. 2/m : P21/b
4.DB.50Carmichaelite(Ti,Cr,Fe)[O2-x(OH)x]Mon. 2/m : P21/b
4.DB.55AlumotantiteAlTaO4Orth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Pbcn
4.DB.60Biehlite((Sb,As)O)2[MoO4]Mon. 2/m : B2/b

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 PlattneriteHide

Reference List:

Localities for PlattneriteHide

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.
Argentina
 
  • Catamarca Province
    • Antofagasta de la Sierra Department
Sillitoe et al. (2023)
Australia
 
  • South Australia
    • Pastoral Unincorporated Area
      • Mount Freeling
        • Mount Fitton homestead
Noble et al. (1983) +1 other reference
  • Western Australia
    • Ashburton Shire
[Mandarino +1 other reference
Grice et al. (1991)
      • Glen Florrie Station
Bridge (1976)
      • Wyloo Station
Simpson Mineral Collection of the ...
    • City of Karratha
      • Whim Creek
Annual Report of the Western Australian ...
    • East Pilbara Shire
      • Braeside lead field
Simpson Mineral Collection of the ... +7 other references
Simpson Mineral Collection of the ... +4 other references
Simpson Mineral Collection of the ... +7 other references
Simpson Mineral Collection of the ... +4 other references
Ferguson (1999) +1 other reference
      • Wiluna
Pirajno et al. (2010) +1 other reference
Pirajno et al. (2010)
Austria
 
  • Carinthia
    • Völkermarkt District
      • Eisenkappel-Vellach
Niedermayr (1999)
  • Salzburg
    • Zell am See District
      • Rauris
        • Alteck - Hoher Sonnblick area
          • Kolm-Saigurn
Strasser (1989)
Niedermayr et al. (2009)
Brazil
 
  • Mato Grosso
    • Juína
      • Sorriso river
Kaminsky et al. (2015)
Chile
 
  • Atacama
    • Copiapó Province
      • Tierra Amarilla
XRD
Czech Republic
 
  • Prague
Ettler et al. (2015)
France
 
  • Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
    • Drôme
      • Nyons
• Martin et al. (2004)
  • Occitanie
    • Hérault
      • Lodève
        • Lodève
Henriot et al. (1998)
    • Lozère
      • Florac
        • Saint-Privat-de-Vallongue
Dill (2008)
  • Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
    • Alpes-Maritimes
      • Nice Arrondissement
        • Belvédère
          • Capelet Mountain
R. Pierrot
        • Roure
R. Pierrot
    • Hautes-Alpes
      • Briançon
        • La Grave
          • Le Grand Clot mine
R. Pierrot
R. Pierrot
    • Var
      • Toulon
        • Le Pradet
www.mine-capgaronne.fr (2003) +1 other reference
Germany
 
  • Lower Saxony
    • Goslar District
      • Clausthal-Zellerfeld
        • Oberschulenberg
Gröbner et al. (2011)
    • Göttingen District
      • Bad Grund
        • Bergstadt Bad Grund
          • Iberg
Schnorrer et al. (2002) +1 other reference
  • North Rhine-Westphalia
    • Arnsberg
      • Hochsauerlandkreis
        • Sundern
          • Bönkhausen
Stieglitz et al. (1989)
    • Cologne
      • Oberbergischer Kreis
        • Engelskirchen
          • Loope
Habel et al. (2009)
Greece
 
  • Attica
    • East Attica
      • Lavreotiki
        • Agios Konstantinos (Kamariza)
Katerinopoulos et al. (1994)
Rieck et al. (1999) +1 other reference
          • Mercati mines
Fritz Schreiber collection
Rieck (n.d.)
        • Charakas
Gelaude et al. (1996)
        • Elafos
Wendel et al. (1999)
        • Km 3
          • Km 3 mines
        • Lavreotiki Municipal Unit
Gelaude et al. (1996)
        • Legrena Valley
          • Megala Pefka Mines
Wendel et al. (1999) +1 other reference
          • Soureza Mines
Rieck (n.d.)
        • Lophos
          • Agrileza mines
62 +2 other references
  • Peloponnese
    • Laconia
      • Monemvasia
        • Molaoi
Kevrekidis et al. (2024)
  • South Aegean
    • Thira
      • Santorini Island
Sotiropoulou et al. (2010)
Greenland
 
  • Kujalleq
Sørensen (2001) +1 other reference
Indonesia
 
  • Bangka-Belitung Province
MacLeod et al. (2001)
Iran
 
  • Isfahan Province
    • Isfahan County
      • Esfahan (Isfahan)
Wilke (1977)
    • Nain County
      • Anarak District
Bariand
        • Chah Milleh (Chah-Mileh; Tchah-Mille)
Wilke (1977)
Fred Pough specimen
Wilke (1977)
  • Sistan and Baluchestan Province
    • Iranshahr County
      • Bazman Volcano
Ali Sholeh et al. (2016)
  • Yazd Province
    • Bafq County
Javanshir. A. 2007. Mineralogy et al. (Mo)
    • Taft County
M Nazari collection
Italy
 
  • Lombardy
    • Bergamo Province
      • Camerata Cornello
Bertolini A. Rivista Mineralogica ...
      • Dossena
Gramaccioli (1975)
Gianni Peracchi collection
      • Oltre il Colle
        • Vedra Valley
          • Zorzone
      • Parre
Maida (2002)
    • Sondrio Province
      • Chiesa in Valmalenco
Marchesini et al. (2025)
Bedogné et al. (1994)
  • Piedmont
    • Cuneo Province
      • Valdieri
        • San Lorenzo
Marco E. Ciriotti et al. (2025)
    • Metropolitan City of Turin
      • Lessolo
        • Calea
www.webmineralshop.com (2001)
  • Sardinia
    • Sassari Province
      • Ozieri
Olmi F. et al. (1995)
    • South Sardinia Province
      • Gonnesa
Stara et al. (1996)
      • Iglesias
        • Bindua
Gian Claudio Lecca find & collection
      • Nuxis
Silviana & Franco Sanna collection
Jordan
 
  • Amman Governorate
    • Transjordan Plateau
      • Daba-Siwaqa complex
        • Hashem region
          • Lisdan-Siwaga Fault
            • Siwaga
              • Tulul al Hammam
Sokol +9 other references
Mexico
 
  • Chihuahua
    • Aquiles Serdán Municipality
      • Santa Eulalia Mining District
        • East Camp
Megaw (1990)
  • Coahuila
    • Sierra Mojada Municipality
Megaw (2023)
  • Durango
    • Mapimí Municipality
      • Mapimí
Switzer (1956) +4 other references
Moore (2008)
Moore (2008)
  • Jalisco
    • Colima volcanic complex
Taran et al. (2000)
Namibia
 
  • Kunene Region
    • Opuwo Rural
Brandstätter +4 other references
  • Oshikoto Region
    • Tsumeb
Gebhard (1999)
Norway
 
  • Telemark
    • Drangedal
      • Tørdal
Kristiansen (2017)
Poland
 
  • Lower Silesian Voivodeship
Kucha H.
Piestrzyński et al. (2012)
    • Lubin County
Kucha H. 2007: Mineralogia kruszcowa i ...
Kucha (1998)
Portugal
 
  • Beja
    • Moura
      • Sobral da Adiça
Pimentel et al. (2007) +1 other reference
Republic of the Congo
 
  • Pool Department
    • Mindouli District
Marcus Naumann collection (SXRD-analysed by Uwe Kolitsch)
Russia
 
  • Chelyabinsk Oblast
Cesnokov et al. (1998)
    • Plastovsky District
Andrey Vishnevskiy/Novosibirsk State ...
  • Krasnoyarsk Krai
    • Enisei Range (Yenisei Ridge; Enisei Ridge)
Silyanov et al. (2021)
  • Magadan Oblast
    • Omsukchansky District
      • Ducat ore field
Filimonova et al. (2010)
      • Engteri ore cluster
Пальянова et al. (2016)
Palyanova et al. (2016) +1 other reference
      • Primorskoe deposit
Savva et al. (2019)
  • Murmansk Oblast
    • Pechengsky District
Pavel M. Kartashov analytical data
  • Republic of Karelia
    • Pitkyarantsky District
      • Kitelya
Ivashchenko et al. (2011, September)
Ivashchenko et al. (2011, September)
Ivashchenko et al. (2011, September)
  • Sakhalin Oblast
    • Kuril Islands
      • Kurilsky District
        • Iturup Island
maurice.strahlen.org (2004)
  • Zabaykalsky Krai
    • Nerchinsky District
      • Adun-Cholon Range
Kasatkin et al. (2014)
South Africa
 
  • Mpumalanga
    • Nkangala District Municipality
      • Victor Khanye Local Municipality
        • Delmas
Cairncross et al. (1995)
            • Dwarsfontein Farm
              • Transvaal Mine
SAMS (South African Micromount Society)
  • North West
    • Bojanala Platinum District Municipality
      • Madibeng Local Municipality
        • Brits
          • Leeuwenkloof Farm
Cairncross et al. (1995)
Spain
 
  • Andalusia
    • Almería
      • Tíjola
García Guirado (2016)
    • Granada
      • Albuñol
José Miguel Sola
  • Basque Country
    • Biscay
      • Karrantza Harana/Valle de Carranza
...
  • Canary Islands
    • Santa Cruz de Tenerife Province
      • Tenerife
        • Candelaria
          • Barranco Hondo
Dill et al. (2023)
Dill et al. (2023)
  • Cantabria
    • Peñarrubia
      • Piñeres
Calvo Rebollar (2009)
    • Sierra de Arnero
Calvo Rebollar (2009)
        • Rionansa (Herrerías)
Calvo Rebollar (2009)
    • Udías
      • Cobijón
        • Sel del Haya
Calvo Rebollar (2009) +1 other reference
  • Catalonia
    • Tarragona
      • Priorat
        • Bellmunt del Priorat
Joan Abella i Creus (2008)
Switzerland
 
  • Valais
    • Conthey
      • Nendaz
        • Siviez
Lapis 3/2008 (ad)
    • Martigny
      • Mont Chemin mining district
Thailand
 
  • Yala Province
    • Bannang Sata District
      • Tham Thalu
Sacchi (2017) +1 other reference
UK
 
  • England
    • Cornwall
      • Crantock
BMS Newsletter 79 (http://britishmicromountsociety.homestead.com/Gannell-Smelter.html)
    • County Durham
      • Stanhope
Norman Wilson collection
    • Derbyshire
      • Bolsover District
        • Hodthorpe and Belph
Tarmac
    • Northumberland
      • Allendale
Norman Wilson collection
    • Somerset
      • Mendip
        • Cranmore
Turner et al. (2010)
        • Priddy
Burr (1996)
  • Scotland
    • Dumfries and Galloway
      • Wanlockhead
Green (1987) +1 other reference
        • Wanlock Dod-Whytes Cleuch
    • South Lanarkshire
Haidinger W (1845)
        • Mine Hill-Broad Law
XRD University Of Manitoba 2011
USA
 
  • Arizona
    • Cochise County
Anthony et al. (1995)
        • Hendricks Gulch
Graeme (1993)
Minrecord 24:421-436
Ron Layton self collected
      • Cochise Mining District
        • Dragoon
Luetcke (n.d.)
      • Sulphur Springs Valley
        • Pearce Hills
          • Pearce Mining District
            • Pearce
Luetcke (n.d.)
      • Turquoise Mining District (Courtland-Gleeson Mining District)
        • Courtland
          • Great Western Group
Luetcke (n.d.)
        • Gleeson
          • Costello Mine group
Bideaux et al. (1960) +1 other reference
Bideaux et al. (1960) +2 other references
          • Tejon group (Tejon Mining Company property)
Bideaux et al. (1960) +1 other reference
Bideaux et al. (1960) +2 other references
    • Gila County
      • Banner Mining District
        • Hayden area
          • Chilito
Keith (1972) +1 other reference
    • Greenlee County
      • Morenci
Luetcke (n.d.)
    • La Paz County
      • New Water Mountains
        • New Water Mining District
          • Moore Mine group
Jungles collection specimen
      • Silver Mining District
Luetcke (n.d.)
Rocks & Min.: 61:55-56 +3 other references
    • Maricopa County
      • Osborn Mining District
        • Tonopah
          • Belmont Mountain
MinRec 19 (3)
    • Pima County
      • Empire Mountains
        • Empire Mining District
          • Hilton (Lead Mountain)
            • Copper Camp
              • Hilton Mines
                • Prince Mine group
Anthony et al. (1995)
Anthony et al. (1995)
          • The Narrows
            • Cienega Creek
Bideaux et al. (1960) +1 other reference
      • Gunsight Mining District (Meyer Mining District)
Anthony et al. (1995)
      • Tucson Mountains
        • Amole Mining District
          • Tucson Mountain District Saguaro National Park
Bideaux et al. (1960) +1 other reference
      • Waterman Mining District
        • Silver Hill Mining District
          • Silver Hill
Bideaux et al. (1960) +1 other reference
    • Pinal County
      • Mammoth Mining District
        • Tiger
          • St. Anthony deposit
SXRD confirmed by Dr. Yang
    • Santa Cruz County
Anthony et al. (1995)
      • Tyndall Mining District
        • Cottonwood Canyon
          • Glove Mine group (Zombie & Zeco claims; Festiago-Franklin; Blacksmith adit)
Galbraith (1959) +1 other reference
  • California
    • Inyo County
      • Inyo Mts (Inyo Range)
        • Malpais Mesa
Adams (2017)
        • Russ Mining District
          • Reward
Adams (2010) +1 other reference
      • Nopah Range
        • Upper Noonday Camp
          • Shoshone Mines
Robert M. Housley (2005)
Robert M. Housley (2005)
      • Panamint Range (Panamint Mountains)
        • Carbonate Mining District
          • Warm Spring
Morton (1965) +2 other references
    • Riverside County
      • Jurupa Valley
        • Crestmore
[micromounts@yahoogroups.com]
    • San Bernardino County
      • Barstow Mining District
        • Barstow
          • Lead Mountain [2]
Dr Robert Housley using SEM-EDS +1 other reference
      • Silver Lake Mining District
        • Soda Mountains
          • Baker
            • Otto Mountain
Collected by and in the collection of ...
          • Zzyzx
The Blue Bell Claims San Bernardino ...
  • Colorado
    • Clear Creek County
      • Georgetown District
Eckel et al. (1997)
    • El Paso County
      • Cheyenne Mining District (St. Peters Dome Mining District)
Eckel et al. (1997)
  • Connecticut
    • Middlesex County
      • Middletown
Schooner (circa 1980s)
  • Idaho
    • Butte County
      • Lemhi Range
        • Hamilton Mining District
...
    • Lemhi County
      • Gilmore Mining District (Texas Mining District)
        • Gilmore
Ream (1995)
      • Spring Mountain Mining District
Ream (2004)
    • Shoshone County
Rocks & Min. 70:261
      • Hunter Mining District
Dana 7:I:582.
- (2005)
Ransome et al. (1908)
Ream (1995)
      • Lelande Mining District
Ream (1995)
Rocks & Min. 70:262 +1 other reference
      • Placer Center Mining District
Ream (2004)
Ream (2004)
      • Wardner
Ream (1995)
  • Montana
    • Broadwater County
      • Radersburg Mining District (Cedar Plains Mining District; Lone Mountain Mining District)
Gobla (2012)
Chris Tucker
Chris Tucker
Gobla (2012)
Chris Tucker Collection
  • Nevada
    • Clark County
      • Spring Mountains
        • Goodsprings Mining District
          • Goodsprings
Collected in recent years by D. Kim ...
Castor et al. (2004)
Castor et al. (2004)
Castor et al. (2004)
David Fryauff Collection
Thorne (n.d.)
Castor et al. (2004)
    • Eureka County
      • Diamond Mining District
Yedlin (1972)
      • Eureka Mining District
Castor et al. (2004)
        • Prospect Ridge
Castor et al. (2004)
    • Lincoln County
      • Ely Springs Mining District
Castor et al. (2004)
    • Nye County
      • Gabbs Mining District
Castor et al. (2004)
    • White Pine County
      • Muncy Creek Mining District
Min News (1993)
  • New Mexico
    • Grant County
Northrop et al. (1996)
Northrop et al. (1996)
        • Georgetown
2009 New Mexico Mineral Symposium ... +1 other reference
2009 New Mexico Mineral Symposium ... +1 other reference
Northrop et al. (1996)
Rocks & Minerals 83:1 pp 34-43
    • Hidalgo County
      • Peloncillo Mountains
        • San Simon Mining District
          • Granite Gap
R&M 77:5 p298-305 +1 other reference
Twenty-fourth Annual New Mexico Mineral ...
R&M 77:5 p298-305
    • Luna County
Northrop et al. (1996)
    • Santa Fe County
Northrop et al. (1996)
5th Annual New Mexico Mineral Symposium (1985) +1 other reference
Northrop et al. (1996)
M Massis collection
    • Socorro County
Northrop et al. (1996)
        • Bingham
M Massis collection
Min News 21:8 p 8
Jerry Cone Collection
DeMark et al. (1999)
      • Magdalena Mining District
Patrick Haynes
  • South Dakota
    • Lawrence County
Smith et al. (2000)
Smith et al. (2000)
      • Spearfish
Rocks & Min.:60:112.
  • Utah
    • Box Elder County
R&M 68:6 p381-393
Collection of Alex Earl
    • Juab County
      • Eureka
Marty et al. (1993)
    • Salt Lake County
      • Little Cottonwood Mining District
        • Alta
USGS Bull 340D
    • Tooele County
      • Ophir Mining District
        • Jacob City
Min News 9:10 p1 +1 other reference
 
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