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Meurigite

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About MeurigiteHide

Name for unanalysed 'meurigites'.
Formerly, meurigite was used for the K-dominant species, but some meurigites later turned out to be Na-dominant, leading to the definition of the Na-dominant species.


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
39508
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:39508:3

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Meurigite-KA valid IMA mineral speciesKFe83+(PO4)6(OH)7 · 6.5H2O
MoragiteA valid IMA mineral species - pending publicationCa3TiSi2(Al2Si)O14

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0004452Meurigite-KKampf A R, Pluth J J, Chen Y S (2007) The crystal structure of meurigite American Mineralogist 92 1518-15242007Santa Rita mine, Grant County, New Mexico0293
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Common AssociatesHide

Associations Based on Photo Data:
4 photos of Meurigite associated with RuifrancoiteCa2(◻,Mn)2(Fe3+,Mn,Mg)4Be4(PO4)6(OH)4(OH,H2O)2 · 4H2O
3 photos of Meurigite associated with CryptomelaneK(Mn4+7Mn3+)O16
3 photos of Meurigite associated with MuscoviteKAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
2 photos of Meurigite associated with StrengiteFePO4 · 2H2O
2 photos of Meurigite associated with CacoxeniteFe3+24AlO6(PO4)17(OH)12 · 75H2O
2 photos of Meurigite associated with LipscombiteFe2+Fe3+2(PO4)2(OH)2
2 photos of Meurigite associated with CyriloviteNaFe3+3(PO4)2(OH)4 · 2H2O
2 photos of Meurigite associated with AlbiteNa(AlSi3O8)
1 photo of Meurigite associated with 'Opal-AN'SiO2 · nH2O
1 photo of Meurigite associated with LeucophosphiteKFe3+2(PO4)2(OH) · 2H2O

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 MeurigiteHide

Localities for MeurigiteHide

Showing 35 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.
Australia
 
  • Queensland
    • Cloncurry Shire
      • Cloncurry
I.D. by Stuart Mills
  • South Australia
    • Barossa Council
      • Penrice
[Meurigite-Na] Kampf et al. (2009)
    • Light Regional Council
      • Koonunga
[Meurigite-Na] Kampf et al. (2009)
      • St Johns
[Meurigite-Na] Vince Peisley
  • Victoria
    • Buloke Shire
      • Wycheproof
[Meurigite-K] Mineralogical Magazine 60:787-793. +1 other reference
    • Mount Alexander Shire
      • Castlemaine
        • Campbells Creek
[Meurigite-Na] P. Sutton (2007)
    • Swan Hill Rural City
      • Lake Boga
[Meurigite-Na] Mills et al. (2008) +1 other reference
Brazil
 
  • Minas Gerais
    • Conselheiro Pena
      • Barra do Cuieté
[Meurigite-K] Menezes (n.d.)
    • Galiléia
      • Sapucaia do Norte
[Meurigite-K] Luis Menezes specimens at Denver show +1 other reference
Chile
 
  • Tarapacá
    • Tamarugal Province
      • Pica
        • Collahuasi mining district
[Meurigite-K] Teck Resources Limited
Czech Republic
 
  • Plzeň Region
    • Rokycany District
      • Těškov
[Meurigite-K, Meurigite-Na] Janouš (1995) +4 other references
  • South Bohemian Region
    • Písek District
      • Čížová
[Meurigite-K] Sejkora et al. (2011)
    • Strakonice District
      • Štěkeň
[Meurigite-K] S. Mirete photo
France
 
  • Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
    • Allier
      • Vichy
        • Échassières
          • Montmins mining district
[Meurigite-K] Cuchet et al. (2000)
  • Occitanie
    • Aveyron
      • Villefranche-de-Rouergue
        • La Capelle-Bleys
[Meurigite-K] Gayraud et al. (2011) +1 other reference
    • Tarn
      • Castres
        • Fontrieu
          • Fumade
[Meurigite-K] Lheur et al. (2013)
Germany
 
  • Baden-Württemberg
    • Freiburg Region
      • Ortenaukreis
        • Oberwolfach
[Meurigite-K] WALENTA et al. (2001)
  • Bavaria
    • Upper Palatinate
      • Neustadt an der Waldnaab District
        • Pleystein
[Meurigite-K] Dill et al. (2009)
        • Waidhaus
          • Hagendorf
[Meurigite-K] web.archive.org (2001)
[Meurigite-K] Wittern (2001)
  • Hesse
    • Giessen Region
      • Limburg-Weilburg
        • Weinbach
[Meurigite-K] Gerhard Möhn Collection Analyzed by ...
  • Saxony
    • Görlitz District
      • Kodersdorf
        • Rengersdorf
[Meurigite-K] Wittern (2001)
Italy
 
  • Liguria
    • Savona Province
      • Bergeggi
[Meurigite-K] collected by F. Castellaro and probed ...
Mexico
 
  • Durango
    • Indé Municipality
Michael Shannon specimens
Morocco
 
  • Marrakesh-Safi Region
    • Rehamna Province
      • Sidi Bou Othmane Cercle
        • Jebilet Mountain (Djebilet Mountain)
          • Sidi Bou Othmane
[Meurigite-Na] Georges FAVREAU collection & EDX ...
USA
 
  • Nevada
    • Eureka County
      • Carlin Trend
        • Maggie Creek Mining Subdistrict
[Meurigite-K] Newmont Mining Corporation
[Meurigite-K] Barrick Gold Corporation
    • Humboldt County
      • Iron Point Mining District
        • Valmy
[Meurigite-K, Meurigite-Na] Dr. William S. Wise presentation to ...
    • Pershing County
      • Willard Mining District
[Meurigite-K] Jensen et al. (2001)
  • New Mexico
    • Grant County
      • Santa Rita Mining District
        • Santa Rita
[Meurigite-K] Mineralogical Magazine 60:787-793. +1 other reference
  • South Dakota
    • Lawrence County
      • Bald Mountain Mining District (Portland Mining District)
[Meurigite-K] Mineral Webzine
 
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