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Tobermorite

A valid IMA mineral species
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About TobermoriteHide

Formula:
Ca5Si6O17 · 5H2O
Colour:
White, light pink
Lustre:
Vitreous, Silky
Hardness:
Specific Gravity:
2.423 - 2.458
Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Name:
Named after its discovery locality, Tobermory, Isle of Mull, Scotland. Tobermorite was first described by Heddle (1880) from four Scottish localities, three near Tobermory, Isle of Mull and the fourth being Dunvegan, Isle of Skye. Heddle's material was examinated with XRD by Claringbull & Hey (1952), and found that the powder XRD pattern was characterized by a 11.3 Å basal reflection. After McConnell (1954) the name tobermorite was used for the C-S-H phases having a 11 Å basal spacing. Further studies of crystal structures of "tobermorites" (Merlino et al. 1999, 2000, 2001) showed that tobermorite is actually a series between two endmembers, Ca4Si6O15(OH)2·5H2O and Ca5Si6O17·5H2O and consequently redefined into two species, kenotobermorite and tobermorite respectively, by IMA in 2014 (Biagioni et al 2015).
Dimorph of:
Isostructural with:
Tobermorite has been redefined by IMA in 2014 as two minerals: tobermorite and kenotobermorite, forming a series.

Some specimens of Tobermorite-11 Å shrink on dehydration and are called "normal tobermorite", while others do not shrink and are therefore called "anomalous".

May appear visually similar to Tacharanite.

Note: All localities listed here under "tobermorite" should be checked if they are to be assigned to tobermorite or kenotobermorite, or other members of the tobermorite supergroup.

Typically white, massive to fibrous and botryoidal material in some skarns and zeolitic assemblages.


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
3985
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:3985:3

Similar NamesHide

IMA Classification of TobermoriteHide

Approved
IMA status notes:
Renamed by the IMA
IMA Formula:
Ca5Si6O16(OH)2·nH2O
Approval history:
Renamed by IMA: 2014

Classification of TobermoriteHide

9.DG.10

9 : SILICATES (Germanates)
D : Inosilicates
G : Inosilicates with 3-periodic single and multiple chains
72.3.2.1

72 : PHYLLOSILICATES Two-Dimensional Infinite Sheets with Other Than Six-Membered Rings
3 : Two-Dimensional Infinite Sheets with Other Than Six-Membered Rings with 3-, 4-, or 5-membered rings and 8-membered rings
14.5.23

14 : Silicates not Containing Aluminum
5 : Silicates of Ca

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
TbmIMA–CNMNCWarr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43
TbmWarr (2020)Warr, L.N. (2020) Recommended abbreviations for the names of clay minerals and associated phases. Clay Minerals, 55, 261–264 doi:10.1180/clm.2020.30

Physical Properties of TobermoriteHide

Vitreous, Silky
Transparency:
Transparent, Translucent
Comment:
silky in fibrous aggregates.
Colour:
White, light pink
Hardness:
2½ on Mohs scale
Cleavage:
Perfect
Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {100}.
Density:
2.423 - 2.458 g/cm3 (Measured)    2.49 g/cm3 (Calculated)

Optical Data of TobermoriteHide

Type:
Biaxial (+)
RI values:
nα = 1.570(2) nβ = 1.571(2) nγ = 1.575(2)
Max. Birefringence:
δ = 0.005
Based on recorded range of RI values above.

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Surface Relief:
Moderate
Dispersion:
weak r > v

Chemistry of TobermoriteHide

Mindat Formula:
Ca5Si6O17 · 5H2O
Element Weights:
Element% weight
O48.153 %
Ca27.414 %
Si23.053 %
H1.379 %

Calculated from ideal end-member formula.
Common Impurities:
Al,Fe,Mg,Na,K,H2O

Crystallography of TobermoriteHide

Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Class (H-M):
2 - Sphenoidal
Space Group:
P21
Setting:
P21
Cell Parameters:
a = 11.17 Å, b = 7.38 Å, c = 27.94 Å
β = 90°
Ratio:
a:b:c = 1.514 : 1 : 3.786
Unit Cell V:
2,303.22 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
4
Comment:
14 ºA hydrate

Crystal StructureHide

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0006833TobermoriteMerlino S, Bonaccorsi E, Armbruster T (2000) The real structure of clinotobermorite and tobermorite 9 A: OD character, polytypes, and structural relationships European Journal of Mineralogy 12 411-42920000293
0002330TobermoriteMerlino S, Bonaccorsi E, Armbruster T (1999) Tobermorites: Their real structure and order-disorder (OD) character American Mineralogist 84 1613-162119990293
0002329TobermoriteMerlino S, Bonaccorsi E, Armbruster T (1999) Tobermorites: Their real structure and order-disorder (OD) character American Mineralogist 84 1613-162119990293
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X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide

Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacingIntensity
14.0 Å(100)
5.50 Å(25)
3.076 Å(65)
3.001 Å(45)
2.812 Å(30)
2.798 Å(13)
1.835 Å(35)

Geological EnvironmentHide

Paragenetic Mode(s):
Paragenetic ModeEarliest Age (Ga)
High-? alteration and/or metamorphism
31 : Thermally altered carbonate, phosphate, and iron formations

Type Occurrence of TobermoriteHide

Synonyms of TobermoriteHide

Other Language Names for TobermoriteHide

German:Tobermorit
Simplified Chinese:雪硅钙石
Spanish:Tobermorita
Traditional Chinese:雪矽鈣石

Relationship of Tobermorite to other SpeciesHide

Other Members of Tobermorite Group:
KenotobermoriteCa4Si6O15(OH)2 · 5H2OMon.

Common AssociatesHide

Associations Based on Photo Data:
26 photos of Tobermorite associated with CalciteCaCO3
18 photos of Tobermorite associated with NatroliteNa2Al2Si3O10 · 2H2O
15 photos of Tobermorite associated with Phillipsite Subgroup(Ca0.5,K,Na,Ba0.5)4-7[Al4-7Si12-9O32] . 12H2O
13 photos of Tobermorite associated with StringhamiteCaCu(SiO4) · H2O
11 photos of Tobermorite associated with 'Ellestadite'
10 photos of Tobermorite associated with DatoliteCaB(SiO4)(OH)
9 photos of Tobermorite associated with Thomsonite-CaNaCa2[Al5Si5O20] · 6H2O
9 photos of Tobermorite associated with Gismondine-CaCaAl2Si2O8 · 4H2O
8 photos of Tobermorite associated with RiversideiteCa5Si6O16(OH)2 · 2H2O
7 photos of Tobermorite associated with ScawtiteCa7(Si3O9)2CO3 · 2H2O

Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat GroupingHide

9.DG.Barrydawsonite-(Y)Na1.5Y0.5CaSi3O8(OH)Mon. 2/m : P21/b
9.DG.ParatobermoriteCa5AlSi5O16(OH) · 5H2OMon. 2/m
9.DG.CalcinaksiteKNaCa(Si4O10) · H2OTric. 1 : P1
9.DG.AlvesiteNaKZrSi6O15 · 2H2OOrth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m)
9.DG.02SteedeiteNaMn2[Si3BO9](OH)2Tric. 1 : P1
9.DG.02NolzeiteNaMn2[Si3BO9](OH)2 · 2H2OTric. 1 : P1
9.DG.05MurakamiiteLiCa2Si3O8(OH)Tric. 1 : P1
9.DG.05SeranditeNaMn2+2Si3O8(OH)Tric. 1 : P1
9.DG.05BustamiteCaMn2+(Si2O6)Tric. 1 : P1
9.DG.05PectoliteNaCa2Si3O8(OH)Tric. 1 : P1
9.DG.05TanohataiteLiMn2Si3O8(OH)Tric. 1 : P1
9.DG.05DalnegorskiteCa5Mn2+(Si3O9)2Tric. 1 : P1
9.DG.05'Wollastonite-1A'CaSiO3Tric. 1 : P1
9.DG.05WollastoniteCa3(Si3O9)Tric. 1 : P1
9.DG.05FerrobustamiteCaFe2+(Si2O6)Tric. 1
9.DG.05SchizoliteNaCaMnSi3O8(OH)Tric. 1 : P1
9.DG.07CascanditeCaScSi3O8(OH)Tric. 1
9.DG.08PlombièriteCa5Si6O16(OH)2 · 7H2OOrth.
9.DG.10ClinotobermoriteCa5Si6O17 · 5H2OMon.
9.DG.10RiversideiteCa5Si6O16(OH)2 · 2H2O Orth.
9.DG.12JusiteNa2Ca15Al4Si16O54 · 17H2O
9.DG.12KenotobermoriteCa4Si6O15(OH)2 · 5H2OMon.
9.DG.15FoshagiteCa4(Si3O9)(OH)2Tric. 1 : P1
9.DG.20JenniteCa9(Si3O9)2(OH)8 · 8H2OTric. 1 : P1
9.DG.20KameneviteK2TiSi3O9 · H2OOrth. 222 : P212121
9.DG.25ParaumbiteK3Zr2H(Si3O9)2 · nH2OOrth. mm2
9.DG.25UmbiteK2(Zr,Ti)Si3O9 · H2OOrth. 222 : P212121
9.DG.30SørenseniteNa4SnBe2Si6O16(OH)4Mon. 2/m : B2/b
9.DG.32Escheite Ca2NaMnTi5[Si12O34]O2(OH)3 · 12H2OOrth. mm2 : Ama2
9.DG.35XonotliteCa6(Si6O17)(OH)2Mon. 2/m : B2/m
9.DG.40HillebranditeCa2(SiO3)(OH)2Orth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Cmcm
9.DG.45ZoriteNa8(Ti,Nb)5(Si6O17)2(OH,O)5 · 14H2OOrth.
9.DG.45ChivruaiiteCa4(Ti,Nb)5(Si6O17)2(OH,O)5 · 13-14H2OOrth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Cmmm
9.DG.50Haineaultite(Na,Ca)5Ca(Ti,Nb)5(Si6O17)2(OH,F)8 · 5H2OOrth. 222 : C222
9.DG.55EpididymiteNa2Be2Si6O15 · H2OOrth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Pnma
9.DG.60EudidymiteNa2Be2Si6O15 · H2OMon. 2/m : B2/b
9.DG.65ElpiditeNa2ZrSi6O15 · 3H2OOrth.
9.DG.65PatyniteNaKCa4[Si9O23]Tric. 1 : P1
9.DG.67WhelaniteCu2+2Ca6[Si6O17(OH)](CO3)(OH)3 · 2H2OOrth. mm2 : Pnn2
9.DG.70EnricofrancoiteKNaCaSi4O10Tric. 1 : P1
9.DG.70YusupoviteNa2Zr(Si6O15) · 2.5H2OMon. 2/m : B2/m
9.DG.70LitidioniteKNaCuSi4O10Tric. 1 : P1
9.DG.70Fenaksite(K,Na)4(Fe,Mn)2(Si4O10)2(OH,F)Tric. 1 : P1
9.DG.70ManaksiteKNaMnSi4O10Tric. 1 : P1
9.DG.75SenkevichiteCsKNaCa2TiO[Si7O18](OH)Tric. 1 : P1
9.DG.75TinaksiteK2Na(Ca,Mn2+)2TiO[Si7O18(OH)]Tric.
9.DG.75TokkoiteK2Ca4[Si7O18(OH)](OH,F)Tric.
9.DG.80FluorcanasiteK3Na3Ca5Si12O30F4 · H2OMon. m : Bm
9.DG.80CanasiteK3Na3Ca5Si12O30(OH)4Mon. m : Bm
9.DG.85MiseriteK1.5-x(Ca,Y,REE)5(Si6O15)(Si2O7)(OH,F)2 · yH2OTric.
9.DG.90FrankameniteK3Na3Ca5(Si12O30)(F,OH)4 · H2OTric. 1 : P1
9.DG.92Charoite(K,Sr)15-16(Ca,Na)32[Si6O11(O,OH)6]2[Si12O18(O,OH)12]2[Si17O25(O,OH)18]2(OH,F)4 · ~3H2OMon. 2/m : P21/m
9.DG.95YuksporiteK4(Ca,Na)14(Sr,Ba)2(◻,Mn,Fe)(Ti,Nb)4(O,OH)4(Si6O17)2(Si2O7)3(H2O,OH)3Mon. 2/m : P21/m
9.DG.97Eveslogite(Na,K,Ca,Sr,Ba)48 [(Ti,Nb,Mn,Fe2+)12Si48O144(OH)12](F,OH,Cl)14Mon. 2/m : P2/m

Other InformationHide

Thermal Behaviour:
the 11Å phase dehydrates in the 100-300oC range; at ~300oC it is replaced by the 9Å phase, which undergoes dehydroxylation in the 300-700oC range; from here wollastonite starts to form
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 TobermoriteHide

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Localities for TobermoriteHide

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- 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
 
  • Tasmania
    • Central Highlands municipality
      • Liawenee
Bottrill et al. (2008)
Bottrill et al. (2008)
    • Circular Head municipality
      • Cape Grim district
Tschernich (1992) +1 other reference
      • Marrawah district
        • Redpa
www.crocoite.com (2003)
    • Huon Valley municipality
R Bottrill unpub. Data
    • Kentish municipality
      • Moina - Middlesex District
Bottrill et al. (2008)
    • Meander Valley municipality
      • Upper Mersey Valley
www.crocoite.com (2001)
  • Victoria
    • Rural City of Benalla
Henry (1999)
Austria
 
  • Styria
    • Südoststeiermark District
      • Feldbach
        • Mühldorf bei Feldbach
Postl et al. (1996)
      • Klöch
Exel (1993) +1 other reference
Azerbaijan
 
  • Baku City
Novgorodova M.I. (caspian Sea)
Bosnia and Herzegovina
 
  • Republika Srpska
    • Doboj
Stojanovic et al. (1974)
Canada
 
  • Québec
    • Chaudière-Appalaches
      • Les Appalaches RCM
        • Saint-Joseph-de-Coleraine
Canadian Museum of Nature & Horvath ...
Chile
 
  • Aisén
    • Aisén Province
Aguirre et al. (1998)
China
 
  • Hebei
    • Baoding
      • Laiyuan County
Cao Zhengmin et al. (1986)
    • Handan
      • She County
Cao Zhengmin et al. (1987)
Cuba
 
  • Cienfuegos Province
А.Е.Задов и др. Новые ... +1 other reference
Czech Republic
 
  • Liberec Region
    • Česká Lípa District
      • Cvikov
Pauliš et al. (2023)
  • Ústí nad Labem Region
    • Ústí nad Labem District
Z.Dvořák (čas. Minerál 2/2009)
  • Vysočina Region
    • Havlíčkův Brod District
      • Krucemburk
Pauliš
France
 
  • Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
    • Puy-de-Dôme
      • Clermont-Ferrand
        • Beaumont
XRD analysis (B. Devouard and E. Médard, Clermont-Ferrand)
        • Saint-Jean-des-Ollières
Boisson et al. (2014)
  • Occitanie
    • Aveyron
      • Rodez
        • Espalion
Boutry et al. (1986)
  • Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
    • Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
      • Forcalquier
        • Saint-Maime
Favreau G. et al. (2004)
Germany
 
  • Baden-Württemberg
    • Freiburg Region
      • Tuttlingen
        • Immendingen
Weiß (1990) +1 other reference
  • Bavaria
    • Lower Franconia
      • Haßberge District
        • Maroldsweisach
Jakob (1977) +1 other reference
  • Hesse
    • Darmstadt
      • Darmstadt-Dieburg
        • Roßdorf
Zeolite collection of Volker Betz
      • Wetteraukreis
        • Ortenberg
Kolitsch (1997)
  • Rhineland-Palatinate
    • Ahrweiler
      • Adenau
        • Hoffeld
Hentschel (1987)
    • Mayen-Koblenz
      • Mayen
Hentschel et al. (1983)
        • Seekante
in the collection of Christof Schäfer
Skrzyńska et al. (2023)
      • Mendig
        • Bell
Hentschel (1983)
      • Vordereifel
        • Ettringen
Hentschel (1978)
in the collection of Christof Schäfer
Juroszek et al. (Ti 5 Fe)
        • Kottenheim
Hentschel (1983)
    • Vulkaneifel
      • Daun
        • Üdersdorf
Hentschel (1983)
      • Gerolstein
        • Walsdorf
          • Zilsdorf
Hentschel (1973) +1 other reference
  • Saxony
    • Görlitz District
      • Niesky
Witzke et al. (2006)
Hungary
 
  • Veszprém County
    • Sümeg District
      • Bazsi
        • Prága Hill
Kovács-Pálffy (2005)
      • Sümeg
Kónya-MÁFI
    • Tapolca District
      • Uzsa
Szakáll & Gatter: Hun. Min. Spec. +1 other reference
      • Zalahaláp
Szakáll & Gatter: Hun. Min. Spec. +1 other reference
Iceland
 
  • Southern Region
    • Vestmannaeyjar
      • Vestmannaeyjar archipelago (Westman islands)
        • Surtsey Island
Jakobsson et al. (1992)
JAKOBSSON et al. (1986) +2 other references
Israel
 
  • Southern District
    • Beersheba Subdistrict
      • Tamar Regional Council
        • Hatrurim Basin
Britvin et al. (2021)
Krzątała et al. (2023)
          • Wadi Zohar
Galuskin et al. (2022)
Italy
 
  • Lazio
    • Metropolitan City of Rome Capital
Caponera et al. (2007)
      • Campagnano di Roma
Stoppani et al. (1982)
      • Rome
        • Valleranello
Pucci (2004)
    • Viterbo Province
      • Montalto di Castro
        • Pietra Massa Locality
Passaglia et al. (1982)
  • Piedmont
    • Alessandria Province
      • Molare
        • Olbicella
  • Sicily
    • Metropolitan City of Catania
Sicurella et al. (2010)
Sicurella et al. (2010)
  • Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol
    • Trento Province
      • Avio
Exel (1980) +1 other reference
      • Brentonico
Gottardi G. (1965) +1 other reference
      • Mori
        • Pannone
G. Gottardi (1967)
  • Umbria
    • Perugia Province
      • Spoleto
Wheeler et al. (1996) +1 other reference
  • Veneto
    • Padova Province
      • Cinto Euganeo
        • Faedo
          • Monte Fasolo
Passaglia et al. (1995) +2 other references
      • Galzignano Terme
Fabio Tosato et al. (2024) +1 other reference
    • Vicenza Province
      • Altavilla Vicentina
Antonio Zordan collection
      • Altissimo
        • Tesoro Mountain
Boscardin et al. (2011)
      • Cornedo Vicentino
        • Spagnago
50. +2 other references
      • Crespadoro
        • Chiampo Valley
Boscardin et al. (2011)
      • Gambellara
        • S. Marco hill
"Minerali del Vicentino - La natrolite" ...
      • Posina
        • Punta della Lucche
Boscardin et al. (2011)
      • Rotzo
Boscardin et al. (2011) +2 other references
Boscardin et al. (2011)
Japan
 
  • Chiba Prefecture
    • Awa District
      • Tawara-mura
- (n.d.)
    • Minamiboso City
      • Tomiyama-machi
Masutomi Museum specimen (Kyoto) +1 other reference
  • Fukushima Prefecture
Matsuyama (2001)
  • Kanagawa Prefecture
    • Ashigarakami District
      • Yamakita
- (n.d.)
  • Kochi Prefecture
    • Kochi City
      • Rendai
Mineralogical Journal Vol. 13 (1986)
  • Mie Prefecture
    • Ise City
Minakawa et al. (1986)
    • Toba City
Yamada (2004)
Yamada (2004)
  • Okayama Prefecture
    • Takahashi City
      • Bitchū
        • Fuka
Kusachi et al. (1991) +1 other reference
Jordan
 
  • Amman Governorate
    • Transjordan Plateau
      • Daba-Siwaqa complex
Pitty et al. (2010)
Galuskin et al. (2023)
  • Irbid Governorate
    • Maqarin area
Khoury et al. (1982) +2 other references
Mexico
 
  • Zacatecas
    • Concepción del Oro Municipality
Specimen in the collection of Miguel ...
    • Melchor Ocampo Municipality
      • Mineral de Noche Buena
Mitsuda et al. (1978) +1 other reference
Middle East
 
Gross (1977)
Mongolia
 
  • Töv Province
    • Bayan District
Peretyazhko et al. (2017)
    • Choir-Nyalga basin
Peretyazhko et al. (2017) +1 other reference
Peretyazhko et al. (2018)
Namibia
 
  • Khomas Region
    • Windhoek Rural
      • Aris
Yakovenchuk et al. (2011)
New Zealand
 
  • Northland Region
    • Kaipara District
      • Arapohue
Black (1989)
      • Dargaville
Black (1989)
Baker et al. (1980)
Baker et al. (1980)
Norway
 
  • Telemark
    • Porsgrunn
      • Bassebu
Andresen et al. (2020)
      • Bjørkedalen
Raade (1983) +1 other reference
Larsen et al. (2010)
    • Skien
Jamtveit et al. (1997)
Palestine
 
  • West Bank
    • Jericho Governorate
Sokol et al. (2011) +1 other reference
Philippines
 
  • Visayas
    • Western Visayas Region
      • Palawan Province
        • Palawan Island
          • Narra
Shimbashi +8 other references
Poland
 
  • Lower Silesian Voivodeship
    • Kłodzko County
      • Gmina Nowa Ruda
        • Przygórze
          • Bolesław Mine
Kruszewski et al. (2012)
  • Silesian Voivodeship
    • Wodzisław County
      • Radlin
Kruszewski et al. (2020)
Romania
 
  • Bihor County
Marincea +4 other references
  • Brașov County
Szakáll
Szakáll et al. (2010)
  • Caraş-Severin County
    • Oraviţa
Marincea et al. (2011)
    • Prigor
Marincea et al. (2014, September) +1 other reference
  • Hunedoara County
    • Vaţa de Jos
      • Cerboia Valley
Marincea +2 other references
Russia
 
  • Murmansk Oblast
Pekov et al. (2004)
  • Sakha
    • Verkhoyansk District
      • Yana River Basin
        • Yana-Adycha Region
          • Arga-Ynnakh-Khaya granite Massif
            • Kester harpolith
Yakovenchuk et al. (2018) +1 other reference
  • Sverdlovsk Oblast
    • Asbest
Антонов (2003)
    • Polevskoy
Zadov +6 other references
Slovakia
 
  • Prešov Region
    • Vranov nad Topľou District
      • Vechec
Ďuďa et al. (1993)
South Africa
 
  • Northern Cape
    • John Taolo Gaetsewe District Municipality
      • Joe Morolong Local Municipality
Cairncross et al. (1993) +3 other references
Spain
 
  • Castile-La Mancha
    • Ciudad Real
      • Ciudad Real
Calvo et al. (2013)
  • Catalonia
    • Barcelona
      • Selva-Maresme
        • Fogars de la Selva-Tordera
          • Sant Corneli volcano
Bareche (2005)
Sweden
 
  • Skåne County
    • Hässleholm
      • Häglinge
The Swedish Museum of Natural History ...
Taiwan
 
  • Taitung County
    • Beinan Township
Kung-Suan Ho et al (2009)
Turkey
 
  • Rize Province
Am Min 73:11-12 p 1497 +2 other references
UK
 
  • Northern Ireland
    • County Antrim
McConnell (1954) +2 other references
      • Larne
        • Glenoe
Henmi et al. (1973)
e-rocks.com (n.d.)
  • Scotland
    • Argyll and Bute
      • Isle of Mull
Heddle (1880) +2 other references
    • Highland
      • Eilean á Chèo
        • Isle of Skye
Livingstone (1988)
          • Minginish
McConnell (1954)
          • Trotternish
[Specimen in the Natural History Museum
Sweet et al. (1961)
    • North Ayrshire
      • Kilbirnie
Webb (1971)
USA
 
  • Arizona
    • Gila County
      • Banner Mining District
        • Christmas
Cesbron et al. (1980) +1 other reference
  • Arkansas
    • Hot Spring County
Erickson +1 other reference
  • California
    • Fresno County
      • Big Creek-Rush Creek Mining District
        • Big Creek
Bob Walstrom
    • Riverside County
      • Jurupa Valley
        • Crestmore
American Mineralogist: 51: 56-74 +2 other references
            • Sky Blue Hill
Fred DeVito collection
Woodford et al. (1941)
  • Hawaii
    • Hawaii County
      • Kilauea Volcano
        • East Rift Zone
Bargar et al. (1996)
Bargar et al. (1996)
  • Idaho
    • Adams County
Ream (2004)
    • Idaho County
      • Skookumchuck Creek
Ream (2004)
  • Nevada
    • Esmeralda County
Castor et al. (2004)
  • North Carolina
    • Durham County
      • Durham
Kenny Gay message 15.09.2005 ...
  • Oregon
    • Grant County
      • Ritter
Micro Probe Volume VII Number 8 Fall ...
    • Lake County
      • Lakeview
Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology NBMG ...
  • Texas
    • Culberson County
      • Apache Peak area
Bridge (1966) +1 other reference
  • Utah
    • Salt Lake County
      • Bingham Mining District
        • Bingham Canyon
Mitsuda et al. (1978) +2 other references
  • Virginia
    • Highland County
      • Doe Hill
Mitchell et al. (1987) +1 other reference
 
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