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Argyrodite Group

A group of related mineral species

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Argyrodite

Colquechaca, Colquechaca Municipality, Chayanta Province, Potosí, Bolivia

Canfieldite

Colquechaca, Colquechaca Municipality, Chayanta Province, Potosí, Bolivia

Canfieldite

Colquechaca, Colquechaca Municipality, Chayanta Province, Potosí, Bolivia

Argyrodite

Colquechaca, Colquechaca Municipality, Chayanta Province, Potosí, Bolivia

Canfieldite

Colquechaca, Colquechaca Municipality, Chayanta Province, Potosí, Bolivia

Canfieldite

Colquechaca, Colquechaca Municipality, Chayanta Province, Potosí, Bolivia

Argyrodite

Colquechaca, Colquechaca Municipality, Chayanta Province, Potosí, Bolivia

Canfieldite

Colquechaca, Colquechaca Municipality, Chayanta Province, Potosí, Bolivia

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About Argyrodite GroupHide

Formula:

A^m+_(12-n-y)/mDⁿ⁺X^2-_6-yZ^-_y

A = Ag⁺, Cu⁺, Cd²⁺, etc · D = Ga³⁺, Si⁴⁺, Ge⁴⁺, Sn⁴⁺, P⁵⁺, etc · X = S, Se, Te
Z = Cl, Br, I

Many synthetic members are known and have been studied due to their interesting thermoelectric properties.

Compare also spryite, which has both As³⁺ and As⁵⁺ structurally essential.

Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:

32575

Long-form identifier:

mindat:1:1:32575:6

Chemistry of Argyrodite GroupHide

Mindat Formula:

A^m+_(12-n-y)/mDⁿ⁺X^2-_6-yZ^-_y

A = Ag⁺, Cu⁺, Cd²⁺, etc · D = Ga³⁺, Si⁴⁺, Ge⁴⁺, Sn⁴⁺, P⁵⁺, etc · X = S, Se, Te
Z = Cl, Br, I

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ID	Species	Reference	Year	Locality	Temp (K)
0019044	Canfieldite	Bindi L, Nestola F, Guastoni A, Zorzi F, Peruzzo L, Raber T (2012) Te-rich canfieldite, Ag8Sn(S,Te)6, from Lengenbach Quarry, Binntal, Canton Valais, Switzerland: Occurrence, description and crystal structure The Canadian Mineralogist 50 111-118	2012	Lengenbach Quarry, Binntal, Canton Valais, Switzerland	293
0005995	Putzite	Paar W H, Roberts A C, Berlepsch P, Armbruster T, Topa D, Zagler G (2004) Putzite, (Cu4.7Ag3.3)8GeS6, a new mineral species, from Capillitas, Catamarca, Argentina: Description and crystal structure The Canadian Mineralogist 42 1757-1769	2004	Capillitas, Catamarca, Argentina	293
0014663	Argyrodite	Eulenberger G (1977) Die kristallstrukture der tieftemperaturmodifikation von Ag8GeS6 Monatshefte fur Chemie 108 901-913	1977	synthetic	293

CIF Raw Data - click here to close

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Other Language Names for Argyrodite GroupHide

Norwegian:Argyrodittgruppen

Relationship of Argyrodite Group to other SpeciesHide

Argyrodite Group Members:

Alburnite	Ag₈GeTe₂S₄	Iso.
Argyrodite	Ag₈GeS₆	Orth. mm2 : Pna2₁
Canfieldite	Ag₈SnS₆	Orth. mm2 : Pna2₁
Putzite	(Cu_4.7Ag_3.3)GeS₆	Iso. 4 3m : F4 3m
Spryite	Ag₈(As³⁺_0.5As⁵⁺_0.5)S₆	Orth. mm2 : Pna2₁

Click on any node to view relationships. Formula-derived relationship network. Node placement is calculated from inferred formula differences; these relationships do not imply any real-world substitution reactions between these species. The full member list remains below.

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References for Argyrodite GroupHide

Reference List:

Hahn, H.; Schulze, H.; Sechser, L. (1965) Über einige ternäre Chalkogenide vom Argyrodit-Typ. Die Naturwissenschaften, 52 (15). 451 doi:10.1007/bf00627053

Kuhs, W.F., Nitsche, R., and Scheunemann, K. (1979); The argyrodites - a new family of tetrahedrally close-packed structures. Materials Research Bulletin 14, 241-248.

Evain, M.; Gaudin, E.; Boucher, F.; Petricek, V.; Taulelle, F. (1998) Structures and Phase Transitions of the A₇PSe₆ (A = Ag, Cu) Argyrodite-Type Ionic Conductors. I. Ag₇PSe₆. Acta Crystallographica Section B Structural Science, 54 (4). 376-383 doi:10.1107/s0108768197019654

Paar, Werner H., Roberts, Andrew C., Berlepsch, Peter, Armbruster, Thomas, Topa, Dan, Zagler, Georg (2004) Putzite, (Cu_4.7Ag_3.3) _∑8GeS₆, a new mineral species from Capillitas, Catamarca, Argentina: description and crystal structure. The Canadian Mineralogist, 42 (6) 1757-1769 doi:10.2113/gscanmin.42.6.1757

Localities for Argyrodite GroupHide

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- 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.


Arctic Ocean
Kolbeinsey Ridge North Kolbeinsey Ridge ⓘ Seven Sisters vent field	[Argyrodite] Marques et al. (2020)

Argentina
Catamarca Province Andalgalá Department Andalgalá ⓘ Capillitas mining district	[Putzite] Paar et al. (2004) +2 other references
ⓘ La Argentina vein	[Argyrodite] PUTZ +1 other reference
ⓘ La Rosario vein	[Putzite] PUTZ +2 other references
ⓘ Ortiz vein	[Argyrodite] PUTZ +1 other reference
Jujuy Province Rinconada Department Mina Pirquitas ⓘ Pirquitas Mine	[Argyrodite, Canfieldite, Canfieldite var: Tellurium-bearing Canfieldite] Silver Standard Resources Inc
ⓘ Cortaderas Zone	[Canfieldite] Slater (2016)
San Miguel Open pit ⓘ Oploca Vein System	[Argyrodite, Canfieldite, Canfieldite var: Tellurium-bearing Canfieldite] Strübel
Rinconada ⓘ Pan de Azucar Mine	[Argyrodite] Coira et al. (1995) +1 other reference
La Rioja Province Chilecito department ⓘ Cerro Negro mining district	[Argyrodite] Paar et al. (2005, January) +1 other reference
ⓘ Peregrina mine	[Argyrodite] Brodtkorb (2002)
Salta Province Los Andes department San Antonio de los Cobres Organullo mining district ⓘ Julio Verne mine	[Canfieldite, Canfieldite var: Tellurium-bearing Canfieldite] Brodtkorb (2002)
San Juan Province Iglesia Department ⓘ Filo del Sol mine	[Canfieldite] Perelló et al. (2023)
San Luis Province Coronel Pringles Department ⓘ Carolina	[Alburnite, Argyrodite] Gallard-Esquivel et al. (2018)
Santa Cruz Province Deseado Department ⓘ Cerro Moro deposit	[Argyrodite] Mugas Lobos et al. (2020)

Atlantic Ocean
Mid-Atlantic Ridge complex Semenov region ⓘ Semyenov-2 Hydrothermal Field	[Argyrodite] Melekestseva et al. (2025)

Australia
New South Wales Phillip Co. Lue ⓘ Bowdens Silver Project	[Argyrodite] Pringle and Elliot 1998
Queensland Whitsunday Region Mount Carlton district ⓘ Mount Carlton Mine	[Argyrodite] Sahlström et al. (2017)
Tasmania Northern Midlands municipality Rossarden mining district ⓘ Rex Hill Mine (Mt Rex Mine)	[Canfieldite] Bottrill et al. (2008)
West Coast municipality Zeehan mining district North Dundas ⓘ Renison Bell Mine	[Canfieldite] STILLWELL +1 other reference

Austria
Salzburg Tamsweg District Muhr Rotgülden Lower Rotgülden lake ⓘ Arsenic mine	[Canfieldite, Canfieldite var: Tellurium-bearing Canfieldite] Horner et al. (1997)
Upper Austria Schärding District Sankt Florian am Inn Allerding ⓘ Granite quarry	[Canfieldite, Canfieldite var: Tellurium-bearing Canfieldite] Horninger (1936) +1 other reference

Bolivia
Oruro Poopó Province ⓘ Poopó	[Argyrodite, Canfieldite] Torres et al. (2019)
Potosí Antonio Quijarro Province Porco Municipality Agua de Castilla ⓘ Porco	[Argyrodite] Canfield (1907)
ⓘ Huaylla Vinto	[Argyrodite] Kempff et al. (La Paz, 2009)
ⓘ Santiago Alto mine	[Argyrodite] Kempff et al. (La Paz, 2009)
ⓘ Tornohuaico mine	[Argyrodite] Kempff et al. (La Paz, 2009) +1 other reference
Uyuni Municipality ⓘ Carguaicollo Mine	[Argyrodite] Federico Ahlfeld and Alejandro Schneider-Scherbina (1964)
ⓘ Silver veins	[Canfieldite] Ahlfeld et al. (1964)
Chayanta Province Colquechaca Municipality ⓘ Colquechaca	[Argyrodite, Canfieldite] Federico Ahlfeld y Jorge Muñoz Reyes (1955) +1 other reference
ⓘ Gallofa mine (Socavon Progreso)	[Canfieldite] James A. Ferraiolo
Cornelio Saavedra Province Tacobamba Municipality ⓘ Machacamarca subdistrict ?	[Argyrodite] Mineralogical Society of America - ...
Sud Chichas Province Atocha Municipality Chocaya-Animas mining district (Animas-Chocaya mining district) ⓘ Ánimas Mine	[Argyrodite, Canfieldite] Wilson (2001)
ⓘ Chocaya mine	[Argyrodite] Wilson (2001) +1 other reference
ⓘ Guadaloupe Mine	[Canfieldite] Mineralogical Society of America - ...
ⓘ Tatasí	[Canfieldite] Wilson (2001)
Tomás Frías Province Potosí (Potosí Municipality) ⓘ Cerro de Potosí (Cerro Rico) ?	[Argyrodite] Federico Ahlfeld and Alejandro Schneider-Scherbina (1964)

Bosnia and Herzegovina
Republika Srpska Srebrenica ⓘ Čumavići deposit	[Argyrodite] Radosavljević et al. (2016)

Bulgaria
Smolyan Province Smolyan Municipality Chereshkite ⓘ Chereshkite ore occurrence	[Canfieldite] Tarassova et al. (2015)

Canada
British Columbia Atlin Mining Division ⓘ Atlin-Ruffner Mine	[Argyrodite] Peatfield (n.d.)
Golden Mining Division Canal Flats ⓘ Rock Canyon Creek (Deep Purple) Fluorite-REE deposit	[Canfieldite] Peatfield (n.d.)
Kamloops Mining Division Siwash Creek ⓘ Dolly Varden group	[Argyrodite] Traill (1970)
ⓘ Revelstoke Mining Division	[Canfieldite] Mineralogical Society of America - ...
Mount Cotterell ⓘ Snowflake Mine	[Canfieldite] Peatfield (n.d.)
Skeena Mining Division Alice Arm ⓘ Dolly Varden Mine	[Argyrodite] Peatfield (n.d.)
New Brunswick Gloucester Co. Beresford Parish ⓘ Nigadoo Mine (Nigadoo River Mine)	[Canfieldite] dnre-mrne.gnb.ca (2006)
Yukon Mayo mining district ⓘ Keno Hill	[Argyrodite] Watson et al. (1996)

China
Fujian Nanping Jianyang District ⓘ Shuiji Pb-Zn-(Ag) deposit	[Canfieldite] Mineralogical Society of America - ...
ⓘ Fengshanlin ore block	[Argyrodite, Canfieldite] Anthony
Gansu Longnan Li County ⓘ Liba Au deposit	[Canfieldite] Wang et al. (2025)
Guangdong Heyuan Lianping Co. ⓘ Dajianshan Mine	[Canfieldite] Weining Zhou (1994)
Yunfu Yuncheng District ⓘ Chadong Ag-Au deposit	[Canfieldite] Canhui Huang (1991) +1 other reference
Guangxi Hechi Nandan County ⓘ Lamo-Longxianggai Cu-Zn deposit (Lame-Longxianggai Cu-Zn deposit)	[Canfieldite] Weining Zhou (1994)
Hezhou Zhongshan Co. Shanhu W-Sn ore field Shanhu Mine ⓘ Changyingling W-Sn deposit (Zhangyingling W-Sn deposit)	[Canfieldite] Yunying Shu and Peiling Zhou (1990)
Henan Luoyang Luoning County Tieluping ore field ⓘ Longmeng Mine	[Canfieldite] Broili et al. (2010)
ⓘ Zhonghe deposit	[Argyrodite, Canfieldite] Xu et al. (2022)
Hubei Yichang Xingshan Co. ⓘ Baiguoyuan Ag-V deposit	[Argyrodite] Chao Chen and Fapeng Xie (1986) +1 other reference
Hunan Chenzhou Guiyang Co. ⓘ Baoshan ore field (Baoshan Mine)	[Canfieldite] Zhengqin Li (1991)
Huangshaping Pb-Zn-polymetallic ore field ⓘ Huangshaping Mine	[Canfieldite] Zhengqin Li (1991)
Linwu Co. Xianghualing Sn-polymetallic ore field ⓘ Xianghualing Mine	[Canfieldite] Zhengqin Li (1991) +1 other reference
Yizhang Co. Dongpo ore field ⓘ Hengshanling Pb-Zn-Ag deposit	[Canfieldite] Weining Zhou (1994)
ⓘ Shizhuyuan Mine	[Canfieldite] Yi Li and Youbin Liang (1991) +1 other reference
Inner Mongolia Chifeng City (Ulanhad League; Chifeng Prefecture) Bairin Left Banner (Balin Zuoqi) ⓘ Shuangjianzishan Ag-polymetallic deposit	[Canfieldite] Yongsheng Kuang et al. (2014) +6 other references
ⓘ Xinglongshan Ore Block	[Canfieldite] Shi et al. (2024)
Linxi County ⓘ Baiyine’lebu Ag-Pb-Zn-F deposit	[Canfieldite] Wang et al. (2022)
Hinggan League (Xing'an Prefecture) Horqin Right Middle Banner (Ke'erqin Youyi Zhongqi) ⓘ Mongon Tolgoi Mine (Meng'entaoleigai Mine; Meng'entaolegai Mine)	[Canfieldite] Tianwei Guo and Zhongwen Han (1990) +1 other reference
Hulunbuir City (Hulunbei'er Prefecture) New Barag Right Banner (Xin Barag Youqi) ⓘ Eren Tolgoi Ag-Au deposit (Erentaoleigai Ag-Au deposit; Erentaolegai Ag-Au deposit) ?	[Canfieldite] Zhicheng Lu et al. (2002)
Jiawula Ag-polymetallic ore field ⓘ Jiawula Ag-Pb-Zn deposit	[Canfieldite] Niu et al. (2016)
Jiangxi Ganzhou Dayu Co. Xihuashan ore field ⓘ Dangping Mine	[Canfieldite, Canfieldite var: Tellurium-bearing Canfieldite, Canfieldite var: Tellurocanfieldite] Weining Zhou (1994)
Xingguo Co. ⓘ Xiaolong Mine	[Argyrodite] Deqing Xu (1993)
Shangrao Wannian Co. ⓘ Hujiajian Ag-Au deposit (Wannian Ag-Au deposit)	[Canfieldite] Leiming Xu et al. (1993)
Yingtan Guixi Co. Lengshuikeng Ag-Pb-Zn-Au deposit ⓘ Xiabao ore block	[Canfieldite] Ran Lu et al. (2012)
Liaoning Huludao Jianchang County ⓘ Bajiazi Zn-Pb-Ag deposit	[Canfieldite, Canfieldite var: Tellurium-bearing Canfieldite, Canfieldite var: Tellurocanfieldite] Xuehui Xia et al. (2003)
ⓘ Wujiatun section	[Canfieldite] Xuehui Xia et al. (2003)
Qinghai Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture Dulan County ⓘ Nageng Ag-polymetallic deposit	[Canfieldite] Chen et al. (2022)
Tibet Nagqu Seni District ⓘ Youkalang Pb-Ag deposit (Youqialang Pb-Ag deposit)	[Canfieldite] Zhixing Feng et al. (2010) +2 other references

Czech Republic
Central Bohemian Region Kutná Hora District Kutná Hora ⓘ Kaňk	[Canfieldite]
ⓘ Rejská	[Canfieldite] Anthony et al. (1990)
ⓘ St. Antonín de Padua Adit	[Argyrodite] Pažout et al. (2019)
ⓘ Příbram District	[Canfieldite] Mineralogical Society of America - ...
Karlovy Vary Region Cheb District Aš ⓘ Vernéřov	[Canfieldite] Steffen Möckel analysis

France
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Cantal Aurillac Saint-Santin-Cantalès ⓘ Le Cazaret	[Argyrodite, Canfieldite]
Saint-Flour Molèdes ⓘ Fournial Mine	[Argyrodite, Canfieldite] R. Pierrot +1 other reference
Haute-Loire Brioude Saint-Pal-de-Senouire ⓘ Monlimard	[Argyrodite] Pélisson (1989)
Le Puy-en-Velay Bellevue-la-Montagne ⓘ Joux	[Argyrodite] Pélisson (1989)
Brittany Finistère Châteaulin Poullaouen Locmaria-Berrien ⓘ Poullaba vein	[Canfieldite] Pierrot et al. (1973)
Nouvelle-Aquitaine Haute-Vienne Limoges Rilhac-Lastours ⓘ Bessous	[Argyrodite] Picot et al. (1982)
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Alpes-Maritimes Nice Arrondissement Roure ⓘ Baume des Rances	[Argyrodite] R. Pierrot

Germany
Baden-Württemberg Freiburg Region Emmendingen Waldkirch Suggental ⓘ Hornbühl	[Argyrodite] Walenta (1992)
Saxony Mittelsachsen Brand-Erbisdorf ⓘ Himmelsfürst Mine	[Argyrodite, Canfieldite] F. Angel and R. Scharizer in "Grundriss der Mineralparagenese" (Wien)
Vereinigt Feld Mine ⓘ Simon Bogners Neuwerk Mine	[Argyrodite] A. Frenzel (1900)
Freiberg ⓘ Himmelfahrt Mine	[Argyrodite] Alice Kraissl
Zug ⓘ Beschert Glück Mine ?	[Argyrodite] 90. +2 other references

Greece
South Aegean Tinos Tinos Island ⓘ Apigania Bay	[Canfieldite] Tombros et al. (2008)

Greenland
Sermersooq Arsuk Fjord Ivigtut stock ⓘ Ivigtut Mine	[Canfieldite] Petersen et al. (1993)

India
Haryana Bhiwani District ⓘ Tosham Sn-Cu Prospect	[Canfieldite] Murao et al. (2008)
Rajasthan Bhilwara District ⓘ Rampura-Agucha Zn-(Pb) deposit	[Canfieldite] Khan et al. (2021)
Udaipur Division Udaipur District Udaipur Zawar deposit ⓘ Mochia Mine	[Argyrodite] Chauhan (1984)

Indonesia
Banten Province Cikotok Gold District ⓘ Cirotan mine	[Canfieldite] Marcoux et al. (1993) +2 other references
Central Sulawesi Province Talau Poboya Gold Mine ⓘ River Reef zone	[Argyrodite] Rivai +1 other reference
West Java Province ⓘ Cisungsang	[Canfieldite] Yuningsih et al. (2014)

Ireland
Leinster Meath County Navan (An Uaimh) ⓘ Navan Mine (Tara Mine)	[Argyrodite] Ryback et al. (1988)
Munster Tipperary County Silvermines District ⓘ Mogul Mine (Garryard Mine; International Mogul Mines)	[Argyrodite] Taylor (1984) +2 other references
ⓘ B-Zone 4611 Silver-Rich Pod	[Argyrodite] Andrew et al. (2025)

Japan
Akita Prefecture Odate ⓘ Ezuri mine	[Argyrodite] ONO et al. (1995)
Aomori Prefecture Minamitsugaru District Ikarigaseki ⓘ Yunosawa mine	[Canfieldite] Shimizu et al. (1998)
Gifu Prefecture Hida City Kamioka Mine ⓘ Mozumi deposit	[Canfieldite] MARIKO et al. (1996)
Hokkaidō Prefecture Hiyama Subprefecture Hiyama District Kaminokuni ⓘ Johkoku mine (Jôkoku mine; Jokoku mine)	[Argyrodite] Ishiyama (1982)
ⓘ Matahachi deposit	[Argyrodite] Ishiyama et al. (1989)
Ishikari Subprefecture Sapporo City Minami-ku ⓘ Toyoha Mine	[Canfieldite] Min. Jour. (Japan) +2 other references
Kamikawa Subprefecture Kamikawa (Ishikari) District ⓘ Nakakoshi deposit	[Argyrodite, Canfieldite] Tsushima et al. (1999)
Okhotsk Subprefecture Monbetsu City ⓘ Numanoue mine	[Argyrodite] Geology and Mineral Resources of Japan (Geological Survey of Japan, 1960)
Hyogo Prefecture Asago City Ikuno-cho-ono ⓘ Ikuno Mine	[Canfieldite] Mineralogical Society of America - ... +1 other reference
Shisou City ⓘ Ohmidani mine (Omidani mine)	[Canfieldite] Nakamura et al. (1973)
Yabu City Oya-cho ⓘ Akenobe mine	[Canfieldite] FURUNO et al. (1992)
Kagoshima Prefecture Ibusuki City Iwato mine ⓘ Iwashita pit	[Canfieldite] Econ Geol (1989)
Shimane Prefecture Masuda City ⓘ Tsumo mine	[Canfieldite] Soeda et al. (1984)
ⓘ Maruyama mine	[Canfieldite, Canfieldite var: Tellurium-bearing Canfieldite] SOEDA et al. (1982)
Tochigi Prefecture Nikko City Ashio ⓘ Ashio mine (Ashio copper mine)	[Canfieldite] Nakamura et al. (1973)
Kuriyamamura ⓘ Nishizawa mine	[Argyrodite, Canfieldite] Shimizu et al. (2007)

Kazakhstan
Pavlodar Region Bayanaul District ⓘ Maikain Au deposit	[Argyrodite] Baibatsha et al. (2015) +1 other reference

Mexico
Guanajuato Guanajuato Municipality Guanajuato ⓘ San Juan de Rayas Mine (Rayas Mine; Reyes Mine)	[Argyrodite]
Oaxaca Natividad Municipality Natividad Dulce Nombre mine ⓘ Natividad vein	[Argyrodite] Cano et al. (2024)

Morocco
Drâa-Tafilalet Region ⓘ Bou Azzer mining district	[Argyrodite] Weiß (2006)

Namibia
Oshikoto Region Tsumeb ⓘ Tsumeb Mine (Ongopolo Mine)	[Argyrodite] Bowell et al. (2018)

New Zealand
Auckland Region ⓘ Great Barrier Island	[Argyrodite] Railton et al. (1990)
ⓘ Te Ahumata (White Cliffs)	[Argyrodite] January 2010 An assessment of the value ...
ⓘ Lees Reef	[Argyrodite] Simon et al. (1997)

Peru
Ancash Bolognesi Province Huallanca District Huanzala ⓘ Cumbre area	[Canfieldite] FUKAHORI et al. (1990)
ⓘ Huanzala Mine	[Canfieldite] Imai et al. (1985) +1 other reference
Lima Oyón Province Oyón District Uchucchacua area ⓘ Uchucchacua Mine	[Argyrodite, Canfieldite, Spryite] EDS Analysis Frank Keutsch
Puno Melgar Province ⓘ Quenamari prospect	[Canfieldite] Corthay et al. (2014)

Poland
Lower Silesian Voivodeship Karkonosze County Szklarska Poręba Mount Spławna ⓘ Czerwony Potok quarry	[Argyrodite, Canfieldite] Kozłowski et al. (2022)
ⓘ Legnica County	[Argyrodite] Piestrzyński (Main Ed.)
ⓘ Lubin–Głogów mining district	[Argyrodite] Piestrzyński et al. (2012)
Lubin County ⓘ Lubin	[Argyrodite] Lis et al. (1986)
Lwówek Śląski County Gmina Mirsk ⓘ Gierczyn	[Canfieldite] Foltyn et al. (2023)

Portugal
ⓘ Panasqueira Mines	[Canfieldite] Wimmers (1985)
Vila Real Sabrosa ⓘ Vale das Gatas Mines (São Lourenço de Riba Pinhão and Souto Maior)	[Argyrodite, Canfieldite] Gaspar et al. (1987)

Romania
Alba County Bucium Bucium ⓘ Bucium Tarnita porphyry Cu-Au deposit	[Argyrodite, Canfieldite] Cioacă et al. (2014)
Lupșa Mușca ⓘ Roșia Poieni Mine	[Argyrodite, Canfieldite] Cioacă et al. (2014)
Roșia Montană ⓘ Roşia Montană	[Alburnite, Argyrodite, Canfieldite] Bailly +9 other references
ⓘ Cârnicel vein	[Alburnite] Tămaş et al. (2014)
Hunedoara County Buceș Stănija ⓘ Larga	[Argyrodite, Canfieldite] Cook et al. (2003) +1 other reference
Certeju de Sus ⓘ Măgura veins	[Alburnite, Argyrodite] Săbău et al. (2016)
Maramureș County ⓘ Baia Mare	[Argyrodite] Bailly et al. (1998)

Russia
Buryatia Muysky District Muya ⓘ Kedrovskoe Gold Deposit	[Canfieldite] Chugaev et al. (2017)
Chelyabinsk Oblast Verkhneuralsky District ⓘ Babaryk VHMS occurrence (Babarykinskoye Pb-Zn-Cu occurrence)	[Argyrodite] Belogub et al. (2005) +1 other reference
Chukotka Autonomous Okrug Okhotsk-Chukotka belt ⓘ Corrida deposit	[Argyrodite] Kolova et al. (2021)
ⓘ Rudnaya Sopka Ag-Au deposit	[Argyrodite] Pekov (1998)
Kamchatka Krai Koryak Okrug Karaginsky District ⓘ Ozernovskoe deposit	[Canfieldite] Kozlov et al. (n.d.)
Yelizovsky District ⓘ Asachinskoe deposit	[Argyrodite] Kostin (2021) +1 other reference
ⓘ Mutnovskoe	[Canfieldite] [Der Aufschluss 1995:4 p163-180] +1 other reference
ⓘ Rodnikovoe	[Argyrodite, Spryite] Tolstykh et al. (2022)
Magadan Oblast ⓘ Karamken deposit	[Canfieldite] Mineralogical Society of America - ... +2 other references
Khasynsky District Agan ore field ⓘ Agan deposit	[Canfieldite] Volkov et al. (2015)
Omsukchansky District Ducat ore field ⓘ Gol’tsovoe Ag–Pb–Zn-deposit	[Canfieldite] Savva et al. (2021)
Engteri ore cluster ⓘ Dzhulietta deposit	[Canfieldite, Canfieldite var: Tellurocanfieldite] Пальянова et al. (2016)
ⓘ Julietta deposit	[Argyrodite, Canfieldite, Canfieldite var: Tellurocanfieldite] Strujkov et al. (1996)
ⓘ Rogovik deposit	[Argyrodite, Canfieldite] Kravtsova et al. (2015) +3 other references
Severo-Evensky District ⓘ Burgali deposit	[Argyrodite] Volkov et al. (2021)
ⓘ Nevenrekan Deposit	[Canfieldite] Priymenko et al. (2020)
ⓘ Seymchan ore cluster	[Argyrodite, Canfieldite] Goryachev et al. (2014)
Primorsky Krai Dalnegorsk Urban District Dalnegorsk ⓘ Krasnogorskoe Pb-Zn deposit	[Canfieldite] Simanenko et al. (2015)
Krasnoarmeysky District Arminsky ore district Vostok ⓘ Vostok-2 Mine	[Canfieldite]
Nizhne-taezhnyi ore cluster ⓘ Kumirnogo Ag Deposit	[Argyrodite] Ivin et al. (2021)
Ol’ga ore district ⓘ Shirokaya Pad	[Argyrodite] Kazachenko et al. (2008, August)
Pozharsky District ⓘ Lermontovskoe W-Au deposit (Lermontovo)	[Canfieldite]
ⓘ Sinancha Sn deposit	[Canfieldite] Dobrovol’skaya et al. (2008)
Sakha Aldan El'konskii Gorst ⓘ Lunnoe Au-U deposit	[Canfieldite] Novoselov et al. (2019) +1 other reference
Olekma area Tabornoe gold deposit ⓘ Gross mine	[Canfieldite] Nordgold
Oymyakonsky District Sarychev Range ⓘ Kupol'noe Ag–Sn deposit	[Canfieldite] Gamyanin G.N. et al. (2001) +1 other reference
Verkhoyansk District ⓘ Zaderzhninskoe gold deposit	[Canfieldite] L.A. Kondrat’eva +2 other references
Verkhoyansk Fold Belt Verkhoyansk Silver Province Deputatsky ore cluster ⓘ Bulat Sn-Ag deposit	[Canfieldite] Pavlova et al. (2009)
ⓘ Burevestnik Sn-Ag deposit	[Canfieldite] Pavlova et al. (2009)
ⓘ Inary Sn-Ag deposit	[Canfieldite] Pavlova et al. (2009)
ⓘ Prognoz Sn-Ag deposit	[Canfieldite] Pavlova et al. (2009)
Southern Verkhoyansk District ⓘ Menkechenskoe Sn-Ag deposit	[Canfieldite] Pavlova et al. (2009)
Western Verkhoyansk District Mangazeisky ore cluster ⓘ Mangazeiskoe Sn-Ag deposit	[Canfieldite] Pavlova et al. (2009)
ⓘ Yana-Kolyma fold belt	[Canfieldite] Nekrasov et al. (1988) +1 other reference
Zabaykalsky Krai Olovyanninsky District Kukulbeisky ore district ⓘ Belukha W deposit	[Canfieldite] Mineralogical Society of America - ...

Slovakia
Prešov Region Prešov District Zlatá Baňa ⓘ Zlatá Baňa deposit	[Argyrodite, Canfieldite] Ďuďa R. & Košarková M. (1999)
ⓘ Base metal deposit	[Argyrodite, Canfieldite] Ďuďa R. & Košarková M. (1999)

South Korea
Incheon Bupyeong District ⓘ Bupyong deposit	[Canfieldite] Park et al. (1986)
North Chungcheong Province Chungju City ⓘ Inseong Au-Ag mine	[Canfieldite, Canfieldite var: Tellurium-bearing Canfieldite] Lee et al. (1989)
Yeongdong County ⓘ Wolyu Mine	[Argyrodite] Mineralogical Society of America - ... +1 other reference
South Jeolla Province Naju City ⓘ Duk-Eum mine	[Canfieldite] Yang et al. (1986)

Spain
Andalusia Almería Cuevas del Almanzora Las Herrerías ⓘ Las Herrerías Mines	[Canfieldite] Navarro et al. (2009)
Jaén Linares ⓘ Coto La Luz	[Argyrodite] Colectivo Arrayanes et al. (2008)
Castile-La Mancha Guadalajara ⓘ Hiendelaencina	[Argyrodite] Calvo et al. (1992)
ⓘ Santa Cecilia Mine	[Argyrodite] Calvo et al. (1992)
Castile and Leon Salamanca Golpejas ⓘ Golpejas Mining Group	[Canfieldite] Losantos et al. (2025)

Sweden
Värmland County Säffle Långserud ⓘ Södra Botten Mine	[Argyrodite]

Switzerland
Uri Reuss Valley Amsteg Amsteg power station ⓘ Pfaffensprung-Amsteg water tunnel	[Argyrodite] Huttenlocher (1936)
Valais Goms Binn Fäld ⓘ Lengenbach Quarry	[Canfieldite, Canfieldite var: Tellurium-bearing Canfieldite] Bindi et al. (2012) +1 other reference

USA
Alaska Denali Borough Denali National Park and Preserve Kantishna Hills District ⓘ Kantishna Hills lode deposits	[Argyrodite] USGS OFR 2004-1200 (Hawley,2004)
Juneau Admiralty Mining District ⓘ Greens Creek (Big Sore Mine)	[Argyrodite] Taylor
Arizona Cochise County ⓘ Bisbee	[Canfieldite] Anthony et al. (1995)
ⓘ Campbell Mine	[Canfieldite] Anthony et al. (1995)
Colorado Dolores County Rico Mountains Rico Mining District (Pioneer Mining District) Expectation Mountain ⓘ Iron Clad Mine	[Argyrodite] Barnes (1985)
Lake County Iron Hill ⓘ A.Y. Mine	[Canfieldite] Eckel et al. (1997)
ⓘ Minnie Pump Shaft	[Canfieldite] Eckel et al. (1997)
Montana Silver Bow County Butte Mining District (Summit Valley Mining District) Walkerville ⓘ Lexington Mine	[Canfieldite] King (n.d.)
Nevada Lander County Bullion Mining District Robertson - Triplet Project ⓘ Distal zone	[Canfieldite] Mankins (2022)
ⓘ Gold Pan zone	[Canfieldite] Mankins (2022)
Lewis Mining District ⓘ Dean Mine (Cumberland mine)	[Canfieldite] King et al. (1989)
McCoy Mining District ⓘ Cove mine (McCoy-Cove mine; McCoy mine)	[Canfieldite] Castor et al. (2004) +1 other reference
Nye County Hot Creek Range ⓘ Morey Mining District	[Canfieldite] Rocks & Minerals. Nov. 1999.
ⓘ Keyser Mine	[Canfieldite] In the collection of Brent Thorne. XRD ...
San Antonio Mountains ⓘ Tonopah Mining District ?	[Argyrodite] Kleinhampl et al. (1984)
Utah Box Elder County Grouse Creek Mts (Grouse Creek Range) Ashbrook Mining District ⓘ Vipont Mine	[Argyrodite] Bullock (1981)

Uzbekistan
Navoiy Central Kyzylkum Region Bel'tau Mountains ⓘ Vysokovol'tnoye Ag-Au deposit (Vysokovoltnoye)	[Canfieldite] Pekov (1998)
Tashkent Region Ohangaron District ⓘ Kockbulak mine (Kochbulak Au-Ag-Te deposit)	[Canfieldite] Evseev (1995)

Vietnam
Tuyên Quang Province Na Hang District ⓘ Cho Dien Mine	[Canfieldite] B. Fojt & I. Kusinir (2001)

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