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Fleischerite Group

A group of related mineral species
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Mallestigite

Neufinkenstein-Grabanz mining district, Mallestiger Mittagskogel, Finkenstein am Faaker See, Villach-Land District, Carinthia, Austria
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Mallestigite

Neufinkenstein-Grabanz mining district, Mallestiger Mittagskogel, Finkenstein am Faaker See, Villach-Land District, Carinthia, Austria
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Schaurteite, etc.

Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region, Namibia
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Mallestigite

Neufinkenstein-Grabanz mining district, Mallestiger Mittagskogel, Finkenstein am Faaker See, Villach-Land District, Carinthia, Austria
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Mallestigite

Neufinkenstein-Grabanz mining district, Mallestiger Mittagskogel, Finkenstein am Faaker See, Villach-Land District, Carinthia, Austria
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Schaurteite, etc.

Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region, Namibia
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Mallestigite

Neufinkenstein-Grabanz mining district, Mallestiger Mittagskogel, Finkenstein am Faaker See, Villach-Land District, Carinthia, Austria
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Mallestigite

Neufinkenstein-Grabanz mining district, Mallestiger Mittagskogel, Finkenstein am Faaker See, Villach-Land District, Carinthia, Austria
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About Fleischerite GroupHide

This page provides mineralogical data about Fleischerite Group.


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
40118
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:40118:0

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0018458DespujolsiteBarkley M C, Yang H, Evans S H, Downs R T, Origlieri M J (2011) Redetermination of despujolsite, Ca3Mn4+(SO4)2(OH)6*3H2O Acta Crystallographica E67 i47-i482011N'Chwaning III mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, South Africa0293
0012127DespujolsiteGaudefroy C, Granger M M, Permingeat F, Protas J (1968) La despujolsite, une nouvelle espece minerale Bulletin de la Societe Francaise de Mineralogie et de Cristallographie 91 43-501968Tachgagalt, Morocco0293
0014702FleischeriteOtto H H (1975) Die kristallstruktur von fleischerite, Pb3Ge[(OH)6|(SO4)2]*3H2O sowie kristallchemische untersuchungen an isotypen verbindungen Neues Jahrbuch fur Mineralogie, Abhandlungen 123 160-1901975synthetic0293
0019753SchaurteiteOriglieri M J, Downs R T (2013) Schaurteite, Ca3Ge(SO4)2(OH)6*3H2O Acta Crystallographica E69 i6-i62013Tsumeb, Namibia0293
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Relationship of Fleischerite Group to other SpeciesHide

Fleischerite Group Members:
Despujolsite Ca3Mn4+(SO4)2(OH)6 · 3H2OHex. 6 m2 : P62c
Fleischerite Pb3Ge(SO4)2(OH)6 · 3H2OHex. 6/mmm (6/m 2/m 2/m) : P63/mmc
Genplesite Ca3Sn(SO4)2(OH)6 · 3H2OHex. 6/mmm (6/m 2/m 2/m) : P63/mmc
Mallestigite Pb3Sb5+(SO4)(AsO4)(OH)6 · 3H2OHex. 6 : P63
Schaurteite Ca3Ge(SO4)2(OH)6 · 4H2OHex. 6/mmm (6/m 2/m 2/m) : P63/mmc
Unnamed (Ba-Sb Silicate-Sulphate-Hydroxide-Hydrate) Ba3Sb5+[(Si,S)O3(OH)]2(OH,O)6 · 3H2O Trig. 3 : P3

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Internet Links for Fleischerite GroupHide

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Localities for Fleischerite GroupHide

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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- 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
 
  • New South Wales
    • Argyle Co.
[Despujolsite] Munro-Smith (2006)
Austria
 
  • Carinthia
    • Sankt Veit an der Glan District
      • Guttaring
        • Waitschach
[Unnamed (Ba-Sb Silicate-Sulphate-Hydroxide-Hydrate)] Kolitsch et al. (2013)
    • Villach-Land District
      • Finkenstein am Faaker See
        • Mallestiger Mittagskogel
[Mallestigite] Puttner (1996) +1 other reference
  • Styria
    • Weiz District
[Mallestigite] C.Auer (2016)
  • Tyrol
    • Kufstein District
      • Reith im Alpbachtal
        • Geyer - Silberberg mining district
          • Silberberg
            • West slope ("Am Geyer")
[Mallestigite] Poeverlein et al. (2007)
Bolivia
 
  • Potosí
    • Tomás Frías Province
[Despujolsite] Dill et al. (1997) +1 other reference
Bulgaria
 
[Despujolsite] Onac et al. (2011)
Canada
 
  • Saskatchewan
[Despujolsite] Shang (2000)
[Despujolsite] Greengrass et al. (1999)
Germany
 
  • Lower Saxony
    • Goslar District
      • Langelsheim
        • Astfeld
[Mallestigite] Schnorrer (2003)
Italy
 
  • Friuli Venezia Giulia
    • Udine Province
      • Forni Avoltri
[Mallestigite] Giarduz et al. (2015)
  • Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol
    • South Tyrol
      • Burggrafenamt (Burgraviato)
        • Moos in Passeier (Moso in Passiria)
[Genplesite] Karlsson et al. (2020)
Japan
 
  • Ishikawa Prefecture
    • Komatsu City
[Despujolsite] Brandon et al. (2009)
Morocco
 
  • Drâa-Tafilalet Region
    • Zagora Province
      • Agdz Cercle
        • Tansifte Caïdat
[Despujolsite] Bull.Soc.fr.Min.Crist. (1968)
Namibia
 
  • Oshikoto Region
    • Tsumeb
[Fleischerite] Frondel et al. (1957) +1 other reference
Nicaragua
 
  • León Department
    • Telica
      • Telica Volcano
[Despujolsite] Hynek et al. (2013, March) +1 other reference
Russia
 
  • Krasnoyarsk Krai
    • Taymyrskiy Autonomous Okrug
      • Taimyr Peninsula
        • Norilsk-Talnakh Mining Region
          • Talnakh Cu-Ni Deposit
            • Oktyabrsky Mine
[Genplesite] Williams et al. (2014) +1 other reference
South Africa
 
  • Northern Cape
    • John Taolo Gaetsewe District Municipality
      • Joe Morolong Local Municipality
        • N'Chwaning Mines
[Despujolsite] Cairncross photo ID 729306
[Despujolsite] Barkley et al. (2011) +1 other reference
Spain
 
  • Andalusia
    • Almería
      • Pechina
        • Baños de Alhamilla
[Mallestigite] Rewitzer et al. (2020)
USA
 
  • New Mexico
    • Socorro County
      • Ojo Caliente No. 2 Mining District
[Despujolsite] NMBGMR Open-file Report - 535
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