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Aeschynite-(Y)

A valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered
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About Aeschynite-(Y)Hide

Formula:
Y(TiNb)O6
Previously given as (Y,Ln,Ca,Th)(Ti,Nb)2(O,OH)6. Redefined in 2025.
Colour:
Pale yellow, yellow-orange, pale greenish yellow, black, brownish black
Lustre:
Resinous, Waxy, Pearly, Sub-Metallic
Hardness:
5 - 6
Specific Gravity:
4.82 - 4.93
Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Name:
For its relationship to Aeschynite-(Ce), with yttrium as the dominant rare-earth element. First named in 1906 as blomstrandine by Waldemar Christofer Brøgger, in honor of Christian Wilhelm Blomstrand [October 20, 1826 Växjö, Sweden – November 5, 1897 Lund, Sweden], professor of chemistry at the University of Lund, who did the chemical analysis. Brøgger had earlier published a crystallographic description of this material in 1879 from Urstad Feldspar Mine, Hidra, Vest-Agder, Norway but then without a chemical analysis. He first thought it to be identical with aeschynite (From Miask, which later was named aeschynite-(Ce)). Later, in his description in 1906 he states that the blomstrandine from Hitterö was a "Yttrium-Aeschynit".
The mineral was later renamed Aeschynite-(Y) by the IMA in 1987 following Levinson (1966).
The yttrium analogue of Aeschynite-(Ce).
The most common Aeschynite Group mineral.

Some black varieties may be confused with chemically similar members of the Euxenite Group.


Compare the chemically very similar Euxenite-(Y) which has different space-group symmetry. Compare also Fergusonite-(Y).


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
39
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:39:6

Similar NamesHide

AeschyniteA synonym
Aeschynite-(Ce)A valid IMA mineral species - grandfatheredCe(TiNb)O6
Aeschynite-(Ce)-Aeschynite-(Y) SeriesA solid-solution series between two end-member minerals
Aeschynite-(Ce)-Nioboaeschynite-(Ce) SeriesA solid-solution series between two end-member minerals
Aeschynite-(Nd)A valid IMA mineral speciesNd(TiNb)O6
Aeschynite-(Y)-Tantalaeschynite-(Y) SeriesA solid-solution series between two end-member minerals

IMA Classification of Aeschynite-(Y)Hide

Approved, 'Grandfathered' (first described prior to 1959)
IMA status notes:
Renamed by the IMA
IMA Formula:
(Y,REE,Ca,Th4+,Fe3+)(Nb5+,Ti4+,Ta5+)2(O,OH)6
First published:
1879
Approval history:
Renamed by IMA in 1987 (special procedure) as aeschynite-(Y).

Classification of Aeschynite-(Y)Hide

4.DF.05

4 : OXIDES (Hydroxides, V[5,6] vanadates, arsenites, antimonites, bismuthites, sulfites, selenites, tellurites, iodates)
D : Metal: Oxygen = 1:2 and similar
F : With large (+- medium-sized) cations; dimers and trimers of edgesharing octahedra
8.3.6.3

8 : MULTIPLE OXIDES CONTAINING NIOBIUM,TANTALUM OR TITANIUM
3 : AB2O6
18.2.15

18 : Niobates and Tantalates
2 : Niobates and tantalates containing rare earths but not U

Mineral SymbolsHide

As of 2021 there are now IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols (abbreviations) for each mineral species, useful for tables and diagrams.

Please only use the official IMA–CNMNC symbol. Older variants are listed for historical use only.

SymbolSourceReference for Standard
Aes-YIMA–CNMNCWarr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43
Aes-(Y)The Canadian Mineralogist (2019)The Canadian Mineralogist (2019) The Canadian Mineralogist list of symbols for rock- and ore-forming minerals (December 30, 2019). download

Physical Properties of Aeschynite-(Y)Hide

Resinous, Waxy, Pearly, Sub-Metallic
Transparency:
Transparent, Translucent
Comment:
Submetallic to pearly on crystal faces, resinous to waxy on fracture surfaces.
Colour:
Pale yellow, yellow-orange, pale greenish yellow, black, brownish black
Streak:
White, pale yellow, reddish yellow
Hardness:
5 - 6 on Mohs scale
Tenacity:
Brittle
Cleavage:
Perfect
on {100}, {010} and {001}
Fracture:
Irregular/Uneven
Density:
4.82 - 4.93 g/cm3 (Measured)    5.5 g/cm3 (Calculated)

Optical Data of Aeschynite-(Y)Hide

Type:
Biaxial (+)
RI values:
nα = 2.19 - 2.28 nβ = 2.21 - 2.3 nγ = 2.34 - 2.5
2V:
Measured: 70° to 80°
Max. Birefringence:
δ = 0.150 - 0.220
Based on recorded range of RI values above.

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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:
r > v, strong

Chemistry of Aeschynite-(Y)Hide

Mindat Formula:
Y(TiNb)O6

Previously given as (Y,Ln,Ca,Th)(Ti,Nb)2(O,OH)6. Redefined in 2025.
Element Weights:
Element% weight
O29.476 %
Nb28.527 %
Y27.299 %
Ti14.698 %

Calculated from ideal end-member formula.
O
Nb
Y
Ti

Chemical AnalysisHide

Oxide wt%:
 1
Nb2O517.99 %
Ta2O50.89 %
TiO232.91 %
SnO20.12 %
SiO20.38 %
UO24.01 %
ThO27.69 %
(Y,Er)2O328.76 %
(Ce,La,Di)2O31.97 %
FeO1.48 %
MnO0.27 %
CaO1.02 %
PbO0.06 %
MgO0.04 %
Na2O0.22 %
K2O0.19 %
H201.88 %
Total:99.88 %

Crystallography of Aeschynite-(Y)Hide

Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Class (H-M):
mmm(2/m2/m2/m) - Dipyramidal
Space Group:
Pmna
Cell Parameters:
a = 7.47 Å, b = 10.98 Å, c = 5.18 Å
Ratio:
a:b:c = 0.68 : 1 : 0.472
Unit Cell V:
424.87 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
4
Morphology:
Crystals to 10 cm, commonly tabular, less commonly prismatic, forms {001}, {010}, {021}, {110}, {210} and {111}, also granular and massive

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0006811Aeschynite-(Y)Bonazzi P, Menchetti S (1999) Crystal chemistry of aeschynite-(Y) from the Western Alps: residual electron density on difference-Fourier map European Journal of Mineralogy 11 1043-10491999western Alps0293
0006810Aeschynite-(Y)Bonazzi P, Menchetti S (1999) Crystal chemistry of aeschynite-(Y) from the Western Alps: residual electron density on difference-Fourier map - note: O1 z coordinate altered to match reported bond lengths European Journal of Mineralogy 11 1043-10491999western Alps0293
0006809Aeschynite-(Y)Bonazzi P, Menchetti S (1999) Crystal chemistry of aeschynite-(Y) from the Western Alps: residual electron density on difference-Fourier map European Journal of Mineralogy 11 1043-10491999western Alps0293
0006808Aeschynite-(Y)Bonazzi P, Menchetti S (1999) Crystal chemistry of aeschynite-(Y) from the Western Alps: residual electron density on difference-Fourier map European Journal of Mineralogy 11 1043-10491999western Alps0293
0006807Aeschynite-(Y)Bonazzi P, Menchetti S (1999) Crystal chemistry of aeschynite-(Y) from the Western Alps: residual electron density on difference-Fourier map European Journal of Mineralogy 11 1043-10491999western Alps0293
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Geological EnvironmentHide

Paragenetic Mode(s):
Paragenetic ModeEarliest Age (Ga)
Stage 4b: Highly evolved igneous rocks>3.0
34 : Complex granite pegmatites
36 : Carbonatites, kimberlites, and related igneous rocks
Geological Setting:
In granite and granite pegmatites, in ankerite-dolomitic carbonatites, as a detrital mineral in placers.

Type Occurrence of Aeschynite-(Y)Hide

Synonyms of Aeschynite-(Y)Hide

Other Language Names for Aeschynite-(Y)Hide

Relationship of Aeschynite-(Y) to other SpeciesHide

Other Members of Aeschynite Group:
Aeschynite-(Ce)Ce(TiNb)O6Orth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Pmna
Aeschynite-(Nd)Nd(TiNb)O6Orth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m)
RynersoniteCaTa2O6Orth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m)
Tantalaeschynite-(Ce)Ce(TiTa)O6Orth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Pnma
Tantalaeschynite-(Y)Y(TiTa)O6Orth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m)
'UM2001-09-O:CaNbREESiTiY'(Ca,Y,REE)(Ti,Nb,Si)2(O,OH)6
VigezziteCaNb2O6Orth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Pnma
YuliniteSrNb2O6Mon. 2/m : P21/b
Forms a series with:

Common AssociatesHide

Associations Based on Photo Data:
30 photos of Aeschynite-(Y) associated with QuartzSiO2
18 photos of Aeschynite-(Y) associated with AlbiteNa(AlSi3O8)
17 photos of Aeschynite-(Y) associated with PyriteFeS2
11 photos of Aeschynite-(Y) associated with DolomiteCaMg(CO3)2
10 photos of Aeschynite-(Y) associated with ThortveititeSc2Si2O7
10 photos of Aeschynite-(Y) associated with CalciteCaCO3
10 photos of Aeschynite-(Y) associated with Synchysite-(Ce)CaCe(CO3)2F
8 photos of Aeschynite-(Y) associated with AnataseTiO2
7 photos of Aeschynite-(Y) associated with ClinochloreMg5Al(AlSi3O10)(OH)8
7 photos of Aeschynite-(Y) associated with RutileTiO2

Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat GroupingHide

4.DF.05Aeschynite-(Ce)Ce(TiNb)O6Orth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Pmna
4.DF.05Aeschynite-(Nd)Nd(TiNb)O6Orth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m)
4.DF.05Tantalaeschynite-(Y)Y(TiTa)O6Orth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m)
4.DF.05VigezziteCaNb2O6Orth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Pnma
4.DF.05RynersoniteCaTa2O6Orth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m)
4.DF.05YuliniteSrNb2O6Mon. 2/m : P21/b
4.DF.10ChangbaiitePbNb2O6Trig. 3m : R3m
4.DF.15Murataite-(Y)(Y,Na)6Zn(Zn,Fe3+)4(Ti,Nb,Na)12O29(O,F,OH)10F4 Iso. m3m(4/m32/m) : Fm3m

Other InformationHide

Notes:
magnetic
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 Aeschynite-(Y)Hide

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Localities for Aeschynite-(Y)Hide

Showing 208 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.
Austria
 
  • Lower Austria
    • Krems-Land District
      • Weinzierl am Walde
Kolitsch (2017)
    • Neunkirchen District
      • Gloggnitz
        • Schlossberg
Kolitsch et al. (SXRD and EDS) +1 other reference
Kolitsch et al. (2018)
    • Wiener Neustadt-Land District
      • Wiesmath
Auer (2026)
  • Salzburg
    • St. Johann im Pongau District
      • Bad Gastein
        • Böckstein
U. Kolitsch (SXRD-analysis) +1 other reference
Strasser (1989)
Strasser (1989)
    • Zell am See District
      • Bramberg am Wildkogel
Frank Schimak collection
        • Nasenkopf mountain
          • Leckbachgraben
Strasser (1989)
      • Krimml
        • Rainbach valley
Steiner&Melcher (2020)
      • Neukirchen am Großvenediger
        • Abichl Alp - Beryller area
Horst Schabereiter collection
J. Brugger et al. (2017)
        • Hopffeld area
Preite D. (1986)
Preite (2012)
        • Knappenwand area
- (n.d.)
      • Rauris
        • Grieswies - Krumlkeeskopf area
          • Grieswies-Schafkar
Neschen (n.d.)
Fischer (1977) +1 other reference
Fischer (1977) +2 other references
  • Tyrol
    • Schwaz District
      • Finkenberg
        • Schrammacher
Folie et al. (1999)
      • Mayrhofen
Exel (1993)
Canada
 
  • New Brunswick
    • Queens Co.
      • Welsford Anorogenic Igneous Complex
Seidler et al. (2005)
  • Nova Scotia
    • Cumberland Co.
Papoutsa et al. (2013)
  • Ontario
    • Haliburton County
      • Highlands East Township
        • Monmouth Township
    • Hastings County
      • Hastings Highlands Municipality
        • Herschel Township
Ontario Ministry of Northern ... +1 other reference
    • Nipissing District
      • Butt Township
MDI Number: MDI31E11NE00070
    • Renfrew County
      • Brudenell-Lyndoch-and-Raglan
        • Lyndoch Township
ontariominerals.com
  • Québec
    • Nord-du-Québec
      • Nunavik
China
 
  • Inner Mongolia
    • Tongliao City (Tongliao Prefecture)
      • Jarud Banner (Zalute Co.)
Wu et al. (2021) +1 other reference
  • Jiangxi
    • Ganzhou
      • Anyuan Co.
He et al. (2026)
      • Longnan Co.
        • Longnan REE deposits
Deqian Chen et al. (1994) +1 other reference
    • Yichun
      • Yuanzhou District
Ma et al. (2026)
  • Shaanxi
    • Weinan
      • Huayin City
Dianhao Huang et al. (1984)
  • Xinjiang
    • Bayin'gholin Autonomous Prefecture
      • Ruoqiang Co. (Qakilik Co.; Chaqiliq Co.)
        • Tashidaban Li district
Shen et al. (2026)
    • Hami Prefecture (Kumul Prefecture; Qumul Prefecture)
      • Yizhou District
YIN et al. (2021)
Czech Republic
 
  • Liberec Region
    • Liberec District
Pauliš P. et al. (Kutna Hora, issue 1)
  • Vysočina Region
    • Třebíč District
Pauliš P. et al. (Kutna Hora, issue 1)
Pauliš P. et al. (Kutna Hora, issue 1)
      • Slavičky
Pauliš P. et al. (Kutna Hora, issue 1)
      • Vladislav
Pauliš P. et al. (Kutna Hora, issue 1)
    • Žďár nad Sázavou District
      • Chlumek
Pauliš P. et al. (Kutna Hora, issue 1)
Egypt
 
  • Red Sea Governorate
Saleh et al. (2026)
Eswatini
 
  • Hhohho Region
Cassiterite +2 other references
Finland
 
  • North Ostrobothnia
    • Pyhäntä
France
 
  • Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
    • Savoie
      • Albertville
        • La Léchère
          • Bonneval-Tarentaise
De Ascençao Guedes et al. (2000)
De Ascenção Guedes et al. (2002)
  • Occitanie
    • Ariège
      • Foix
        • Luzenac
Gatel (1990)
  • Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
    • Alpes-Maritimes
      • Nice Arrondissement
        • Saint-Martin-Vésubie
Georges FAVREAU collection & EDX ...
Germany
 
  • Saxony
    • Bautzen District
      • Cunewalde
        • Schönberg
Witzke et al. (2008)
    • Görlitz District
      • Königshain
Witzke et al. (2013)
Witzke et al. (2013)
      • Thiemendorf
Witzke et al. (2013)
Greece
 
  • Attica
    • East Attica
      • Lavreotiki
        • Plaka
          • Plaka Mines
Rieck et al. (2018)
Uwe Kolitsch (unpublished SEM-EDS analyses)
Hungary
 
  • Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén County
    • Miskolc District
      • Miskolc
Balassa et al. (2026)
Italy
 
  • Aosta Valley
    • Courmayeur
Piccoli et al. (2007)
Piccoli et al. (2007)
Piccoli et al. (2007)
  • Liguria
    • Savona Province
      • Magliolo
Bracco et al. (2006)
      • Murialdo
        • Pastori
Castellaro-Vignola
      • Sassello
        • Veirera
Martinelli (2013)
  • Lombardy
    • Sondrio Province
      • Chiesa in Valmalenco
Bedognè et al. (1993)
Marchesini et al. (2025) +1 other reference
      • Villa di Chiavenna
Bedogné et al. (1995)
    • Varese Province
Guastoni A. +1 other reference
        • Cavagnano
Guastoni et al. (2004)
  • Piedmont
    • Cuneo Province
Piccoli et al. (2004)
      • Bagnolo Piemonte
Piccoli (2002) +2 other references
Piccoli (2002) +2 other references
      • Vinadio
Piccoli (2002)
        • Sant’Anna Valley
Piccoli et al. (2007)
    • Metropolitan City of Turin
      • Balme
        • Mussa Alp (Pian della Mussa; Piano della Mussa; La Mussa; Lamussa)
Piccoli et al. (2007)
      • Luserna San Giovanni
Franco Luca Bonino's collection
Finello et al. (2007)
Finello et al. (2007)
    • Verbano-Cusio-Ossola Province
      • Baceno
        • Devero Alp
Anthony et al. (1997)
Mineralogical Society of America - ...
      • Baveno
        • Oltrefiume
          • Mount Camoscio
Pezzotta et al. (1999)
      • Beura-Cardezza
Weiß (1983)
      • Omegna
        • Brughiere
//doi.org/10.57635/MICRO.2025.23.20
      • Toceno
        • Val di Crana
Rivista Mineralogica Italiana (1)
Guastoni et al. (2019)
      • Varzo
Cuchet et al. (2016)
Cuchet et al. (2016)
Cuchet et al. (2016)
Cuchet et al. (2016)
Cuchet et al. (2016) +1 other reference
Cuchet et al. (2016)
      • Villadossola
Rivista Mineralogica Italiana
  • Sardinia
    • Metropolitan City of Cagliari
      • Sarroch
Fernando Caboni et al. (2023) +2 other references
    • Nuoro Province
      • Orosei
SEM-EDS identification
  • Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol
    • South Tyrol
      • Wipptal (Alta Vall'Isarco)
        • Pfitsch (Val di Vizze)
          • Sankt Jakob (San Giacomo)
            • Vizze Pass (Pfitsch Pass; Pfitscher Joch)
Folie K. Rocchetti I. (1999) +1 other reference
Buscaroli et al. (1994)
    • Trento Province
      • Canal San Bovo
        • Vanoi Valley
          • Pralongo
Ferretti et al. (2015)
      • Predazzo
Vecchi et al. (2013)
Japan
 
  • Fukushima Prefecture
    • Date District
      • Kawamata
        • Iizaka Village (Iisaka)
Nishio-Hamane et al. (2024)
  • Gifu Prefecture
    • Nakatsugawa City
The Mineral Species of Japan (5th ed)
  • Mie Prefecture
    • Mie District
      • Komono town
        • Yunoyama-onsen
Hiromi Yamasaki collection +1 other reference
  • Yamanashi Prefecture
    • Kinpuzan mining district
      • Kofu City
        • Kurobera
The Mineral Species of Japan (5th ed)
Madagascar
 
  • Bongolava
    • Fenoarivobe District
      • Ambohitromby Commune
Tiziano Luzi collection & photo ( photo id 1095865)
  • Itasy
    • Soavinandriana District
      • Amparaky
Behier (1963)
      • Ankisabe
Guigues (1955)
      • Mahavelona
Behier (1963)
  • Menabe
    • Miandrivazo District
Behier (1963)
  • Vakinankaratra
    • Antsirabe II District
      • Sahanivotry Manandona
Behier (1958) +1 other reference
    • Betafo District
      • Mahaiza
Behier (1963)
Mexico
 
  • Oaxaca
    • San Francisco Telixtlahuaca Municipality
      • San Francisco Telixtlahuaca
Prol-Ledesma et al. (2012)
Mongolia
 
  • Khovd Province
    • Myangad District
Pavel M. Kartashov (n.d.) +2 other references
Mozambique
 
  • Zambezia Province
    • Mocuba District
      • Mocuba
Moiana (2010)
Namibia
 
  • Kunene Region
    • Khorixas
Harmer et al. (2016)
Norway
 
  • Agder
    • Arendal
      • Stokken
Brøgger (1906)
Brøgger (1906)
    • Birkenes
Butler (1958)
    • Evje og Hornnes
      • Evjemoen
- (n.d.)
      • Landsverk
- (n.d.)
      • Lauvland
Hamza Ilhan Sito Collection
    • Flekkefjord
      • Hidra
        • Hæstad
Adamson (1942)
Adamson (1942)
Adamson (1942) +1 other reference
Adamson (1942)
Adamson (1942)
Brøgger (1879) +3 other references
Adamson (1942)
    • Froland
Wilke (1976)
Bonazzi et al. (2002)
Anthony et al. (1997)
      • Frikstad
Neumann et al. (1960)
Sascha Gemballa collection & photo (Photo-id 837394)
Revheim (2004)
EX collection Geological Institute
Iveland municipality collection # 156
      • Kåbuland
Bjørlykke (1930) +1 other reference
Ronald Werner
Hansen (2001)
Breivik et al. (2010)
Hansen (2001)
Stensrud (2009)
    • Lyngdal
      • Austad
Brøgger (1906)
    • Risør
      • Søndeled
Andersen (1926) +1 other reference
  • Buskerud
    • Øvre Eiker
Anonymous (1982)
  • Møre og Romsdal
    • Vanylven
      • Almklovdalen
Garmo et al. (2017)
  • Nordland
    • Narvik
Husdal (2023)
  • Telemark
    • Kragerø
      • Lindvikskollen-Kalstadgangen pegmatite
Kristiansen (2010)
Poland
 
  • Lower Silesian Voivodeship
    • Karkonosze County
      • Gmina Mysłakowice
        • Karpniki
Matyszczak (2018)
Kozłowski et al. (2016)
Romania
 
  • Harghita County
    • Ditrău Complex
Szakáll et al. (2010)
Russia
 
  • Chelyabinsk Oblast
Anthony et al. (1997)
    • Karabash
Murzin et al. (2018)
    • Kyshtym
webmineral.ru (2020) +1 other reference
Mineralogical Society of America - ...
  • Murmansk Oblast
    • Lovozersky District
      • Keivy Mountains
        • Western Keivy Massif
Zozulya +5 other references
Pavel M. Kartashov collection
Macdonald et al. (2022)
  • Sakha
    • Selennyakh range
      • Tommot river
Trunilina et al. (2022)
  • Tuva
    • Todzhinsky District
  • Ural Mountains
    • Southern Urals
      • Bashkir Meganticlinorium
Kovalev et al. (2023)
Saudi Arabia
 
  • Tabuk Region
    • Midyan
Küster (2009)
Slovakia
 
  • Košice Region
    • Rožňava District
Koděra et al. (1986)
South Korea
 
  • North Chungcheong Province
    • Chungju City
      • Joongwon-gun
        • Mt. Eorae
Pavel M. Kartashov (n.d.)
Spain
 
  • Canary Islands
    • Santa Cruz de Tenerife Province
      • Tenerife
Dill et al. (2023)
Dill et al. (2023)
  • Catalonia
    • Girona
      • Alt Empordà
        • Cadaqués
Alfonso et al. (2000)
& locality references +1 other reference
  • Community of Madrid
    • Cadalso de los Vidrios
Sainz de Baranda Graf et al. (2026)
Sweden
 
  • Kronoberg County
    • Växjö
      • Asa
See above.
  • Stockholm County
    • Österåker
Nysten (1996)
  • Västra Götaland County
    • Ale
      • Nödinge
Natural History Museum
    • Svenljunga
      • Överlida
Kjellman (1996)
Switzerland
 
  • Bern
    • Interlaken-Oberhasli
      • Guttannen
        • Gerstenegg
Stalder et al. (1998)
  • Grisons
    • Surselva Region
Mineralogical Society of America - ...
        • Val Nalps
Stalder et al. (1998)
Stalder et al. (1998)
  • Ticino
    • Leventina
      • Airolo
        • Fontana
Stalder et al. (1998)
        • Lucendro Valley
Stalder et al. (1998)
Stalder et al. (1998)
      • Bedretto
        • Ronco
Anthony et al. (1997)
Kipfer et al. (1979) +1 other reference
    • Lugano
      • Carona
Stalder et al. (1998)
  • Uri
    • Urseren
      • Hospental
Mineralogical Society of America - ...
  • Valais
    • Entremont
      • Orsières
        • Ferret Valley
          • La Fouly
Cuchet et al. (2003) +1 other reference
    • Goms
      • Binn
Cuchet et al. (2017)
van der Burgt et al. (2005)
de Wit et al. (1996)
Cuchet et al. (2022)
      • Obergoms
        • Oberwald
Stephan Wolfsried collection (EDS G. Blaß, SXRD U. Kolitsch)
    • Martigny
      • Mont Chemin mining district
Stalder et al. (1998)
      • Trient
Stalder et al. (1998)
    • Östlich Raron
      • Grengiols
        • Chummibort
Cuchet et al. (2014) +2 other references
Cuchet et al. (2014)
S Wolfsried collection
    • Saint-Maurice
      • Vernayaz
        • Miéville
Stalder et al. (1998)
    • Westlich Raron
Berger et al. (2013)
      • Niedergesteln
Stalder et al. (1998)
Ukraine
 
  • Zaporizhia Oblast
    • Pryazovske Raion
      • Eliseevka
        • Eliseevskoe pegmatite field
Lazarenko E.K. e.a. Mineralogy of ...
USA
 
  • Alaska
    • Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
      • Ketchikan Mining District
        • Prince of Wales Island
          • Kendrick Bay
            • West Arm of Kendrick Bay
Philpotts et al. (1998)
  • Arizona
    • Mohave County
      • Cerbat Mountains
        • Wallapai Mining District
          • Kingman Feldspar Mine (Kingman Feldspar Quarry)
Rocks & Min. (2007)
  • Arkansas
    • Pulaski County
      • Little Rock
        • Granite Mountain area
Henry Barwood - unpublished (2010)
  • Colorado
    • Chaffee County
      • Buena Vista
        • Newett
Eckel et al. (1997)
    • Clear Creek County
      • Dailey Mining District (Jones Pass Mining District)
Freeport-McMoRan
    • Fremont County
      • Goldie Gulch
Eckel et al. (1997)
    • Park County
      • Tarryall Springs Mining District (Puma City)
Meeves et al. (1966)
  • Michigan
    • Marquette County
      • Humboldt Township
Snelgrove et al. (1943) +1 other reference
  • New Mexico
    • Rio Arriba County
Michael N. Spilde et al. (2016)
  • Texas
    • Hudspeth County
Smith (2016)
 
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