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Tyrolite

A valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered
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About TyroliteHide

Formula:
Ca2Cu9(AsO4)4(CO3)(OH)8 · 11H2O
Colour:
Turquoise-blue, blue-green; light bluish green in transmitted light.
Lustre:
Vitreous, Silky, Pearly
Hardness:
1½ - 2
Specific Gravity:
3 - 3.2
Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Name:
Named after its discovery locality, Falkenstein near Schwaz, Tyrol, Austria.
Isostructural with:
A secondary mineral found in the oxidized zones of copper deposits.

Material from the type locality is monoclinic (P2/c; polytype tyrolite-1M); a C-centred monoclinic polytype also exists at the type locality and is called tyrolite-2M (Krivovichev et al., 2006). The presence of polytypes in tyrolite was inferred from optical properties by Wieser & Zabinski (1986).

'Clinotyrolite' (originally published without IMA approval) is now a synonym of tangdanite; its unit cell is close to that of tyrolite-1M.

Note: Not all "tyrolites" may contain CO3 groups (see also Church, 1895) and some may be identical with the closely related tangdanite (the ideal formula of which contains no carbonate but sulphate instead). Some may be in fact the closely related alexshubnikovite.

Tyrolite may also be confused with theisite and claraite.


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
4070
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:4070:5

Similar NamesHide

GyroliteA valid IMA mineral species - grandfatheredNaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8 · 14H2O
Hydrolite (of Leman)A synonym of Gmelinite Subgroup
Hydrolite (of Mackenzie)A synonym of 'Siliceous sinter'
TeraliteA synonym of 'Theralite'
TerueliteA variety of DolomiteCaMg(CO3)2
Torrelite (of Thompson)A synonym of 'Columbite'
TroiliteA valid IMA mineral species - grandfatheredFeS
TrolleiteA valid IMA mineral species - grandfatheredAl4(PO4)3(OH)3
Tyrolite (of Delamétherie)A synonym of Lazulite
TyrrelliteA valid IMA mineral species - grandfatheredCu(Co,Ni)2Se4

IMA Classification of TyroliteHide

Approved, 'Grandfathered' (first described prior to 1959)
IMA Formula:
Ca2Cu2+9(As5+O4)4(CO3)(OH)8·11H2O

Classification of TyroliteHide

8.DM.10

8 : PHOSPHATES, ARSENATES, VANADATES
D : Phosphates, etc. with additional anions, with H2O
M : With large and medium-sized cations, (OH, etc.):RO4 > 2:1
42.4.3.1

42 : HYDRATED PHOSPHATES, ETC.CONTAINING HYDROXYL OR HALOGEN
4 : (AB)5(XO4)2Zq·xH2O
22.4.5

22 : Phosphates, Arsenates or Vanadates with other Anions
4 : Phosphates, arsenates or vanadates with carbonate

Mineral SymbolsHide

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

SymbolSourceReference for Standard
TylIMA–CNMNCWarr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43

Physical Properties of TyroliteHide

Vitreous, Silky, Pearly
Transparency:
Transparent, Translucent
Comment:
Aggregates silky at times; pearly on {001}.
Colour:
Turquoise-blue, blue-green; light bluish green in transmitted light.
Streak:
Paler than unpowdered colour.
Hardness:
1½ - 2 on Mohs scale
Tenacity:
Sectile
Cleavage:
Distinct/Good
In [001], well-defined.
Density:
3 - 3.2 g/cm3 (Measured)    
Comment:
3.25 (Tintic material).

Optical Data of TyroliteHide

Type:
Biaxial (-)
RI values:
nα = 1.694 nβ = 1.726 nγ = 1.73
2V:
Measured: 33° to 39°, Calculated: 38°
Max. Birefringence:
δ = 0.036
Based on recorded range of RI values above.

Interference Colours:
The colours simulate birefringence patterns seen in thin section under crossed polars. They do not take into account mineral colouration or opacity.

Michel-Levy Bar The default colours simulate the birefringence range for a 30 µm thin-section thickness. Adjust the slider to simulate a different thickness.

Grain Simulation You can rotate the grain simulation to show how this range might look as you rotated a sample under crossed polars. Each grain retains its interference colour (retardation) while its brightness falls to black at extinction and reaches a maximum between extinction positions.

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:
relatively strong
Pleochroism:
Weak
Comments:
X = b = Pale grass-green
Y = c = Pale yellowish green
Z = a = Pale grass-green

Chemistry of TyroliteHide

Mindat Formula:
Ca2Cu9(AsO4)4(CO3)(OH)8 · 11H2O
Element Weights:
Element% weight
O37.952 %
Cu35.700 %
As18.707 %
Ca5.004 %
H1.888 %
C0.750 %

Calculated from ideal end-member formula.
O
Cu
As
Ca
H
C
Common Impurities:
S,O

Crystallography of TyroliteHide

Polytype:
Formula:
Crystal System:
Class (H-M)
Space Group:
Space Group Setting:
Cell Parameters:
Ratio:
Unit Cell Volume (calc):
Z:
Comment:
Tyrolite-1MTyrolite-2M
Ca2Cu9(AsO4)4(CO3)(OH)8 · 11H2OCa2Cu9(AsO4)4(CO3)(OH)8 · 11H2O
Monoclinic Monoclinic 
2/m - Prismatic2/m - Prismatic
 B2/m
 C2/m
a = 27.562(3) Å, b = 5.5682(7) Å, c = 10.4662(15) Å
β = 98.074(11)°
a = 54.520(6) Å, b = 5.5638(6) Å, c = 10.4647(10) Å
β = 96.432(9)°
a:b:c = 4.95 : 1 : 1.88a:b:c = 9.799 : 1 : 1.881
V 1590.3 ųV 3,154.36 ų
(Calculated from Unit Cell)
  
Space group P2/c 

X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide

Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacingIntensity
28.0 Å(FFF)
14.1 Å(F)
5.27 Å(fm)
4.85 Å(mF)
4.44 Å(m)
2.98 Å(F)
2.70 Å(F)
Comments:
Very similar to the pattern of tangdanite. See also http://rruff.geo.arizona.edu/AMS/xtal_data/DIFfiles/18341.txt.

Geological EnvironmentHide

Type Occurrence of TyroliteHide

Synonyms of TyroliteHide

Other Language Names for TyroliteHide

Common AssociatesHide

Associations Based on Photo Data:
203 photos of Tyrolite associated with AzuriteCu3(CO3)2(OH)2
66 photos of Tyrolite associated with ErythriteCo3(AsO4)2 · 8H2O
37 photos of Tyrolite associated with ChrysocollaCu2-xAlx(H2-xSi2O5)(OH)4 · nH2O, x < 1
26 photos of Tyrolite associated with MalachiteCu2(CO3)(OH)2
25 photos of Tyrolite associated with DolomiteCaMg(CO3)2
23 photos of Tyrolite associated with ConichalciteCaCu(AsO4)(OH)
23 photos of Tyrolite associated with QuartzSiO2
13 photos of Tyrolite associated with TangdaniteCa2Cu9(AsO4)4(SO4)0.5(OH)9 · 9H2O
11 photos of Tyrolite associated with ZeuneriteCu(UO2)2(AsO4)2 · 12H2O
11 photos of Tyrolite associated with OliveniteCu2(AsO4)(OH)

Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat GroupingHide

8.DM.TomsquarryiteNaMgAl3(PO4)2(OH)6 · 8H2OTrig. 3m(32/m) : R3m
8.DM.ElliottiteNaMgAl3(PO4)2F6 · 9H2OMon. 2/m : B2/m
8.DM.Betpakdalite-FeFe[Fe3+2 (H2O)15(OH)2Fe3+(H2O)6][Mo8As2Fe3+3O37]Mon. 2/m : B2/m
8.DM.Penriceite[Mg(H2O)6][Na(H2O)2Al3(PO4)2F6] · H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
8.DM.Betpakdalite-CaMg[Ca2(H2O)17Mg(H2O)6][Mo8As2Fe3+3O36(OH)] Mon. 2/m : B2/m
8.DM.Chinnerite[Mg(H2O)6]Na(H2O)2Al3(PO4)2F6Mon. 2/m : P2/m
8.DM.Sarrochite[Ca4(H2O)38][Mo8P2Fe3+3O37(OH)]Trig. 3m(32/m) : P3m1
8.DM.05EsperanzaiteNaCa2Al2(AsO4)2(OH)F4 · 2H2OMon. 2/m : P21/m
8.DM.05MoriniteNaCa2Al2(PO4)2(OH)F4 · 2H2OMon. 2/m : P21/m
8.DM.10AlexshubnikoviteCa2Cu9(AsO4)4(OH)9Cl(H2O)8 · 2H2OMon. 2/m : P2/b
8.DM.10TangdaniteCa2Cu9(AsO4)4(SO4)0.5(OH)9 · 9H2OMon. 2/m : B2/b
8.DM.15Melkovite[Ca2(H2O)15Ca(H2O)6][Mo8P2Fe3+3O36(OH)]Mon. 2/m : B2/m
8.DM.15Betpakdalite-NaCa[Na2(H2O)17Ca(H2O)6][Mo6+8As5+2Fe3+3O34(OH)3]Mon. 2/m : B2/m
8.DM.15Betpakdalite-CaCa[Ca2(H2O)17Ca(H2O)6][Mo6+8As5+2Fe3+3O36(OH)]Mon. 2/m : B2/m
8.DM.20Phosphovanadylite-BaBa[V4+4P2O8(OH)8] · 12H2OIso. 43m : I43m
8.DM.20Phosphovanadylite-CaCa[V4+4P2O12(OH)4] · 12H2O Iso. 43m : I43m
8.DM.25YukoniteCa3Fe3+(AsO4)2(OH)3 · 5H2OOrth. mm2
8.DM.30UdumineliteCa3Al8(PO4)2O12 · 2H2O
8.DM.35Aldermanite[Mg(H2O)6][Na(H2O)2Al3(PO4)2(OH,F)6] · H2O Mon. 2/m : P21/b
8.DM.35'Azovskite'Fe3+3(PO4)(OH)6 or near
8.DM.35DelvauxiteCaFe4(PO4,SO4)2(OH)8 · 4-6H2O not confirmedAmor.
8.DM.40Santafeite(Na,Ca,Sr)12(Mn2+,Fe3+,Al,Mg)8Mn4+8(VO4)16(OH,O)20 · 8H2OOrth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m)
8.DM.55TapiaiteCa5Al2(AsO4)4(OH)4 · 12H2OMon.
8.DM.60Alcantarillaite[Fe3+0.5(H2O)4][CaAs3+2(Fe3+2.5W6+0.5)(AsO4)2O7]Orth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Imma

Other InformationHide

Notes:
Readily soluble in cold HCl. Soluble in ammonia.
Health Risks:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.

Internet Links for TyroliteHide

References for TyroliteHide

Reference List:

Localities for TyroliteHide

Showing 324 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
 
  • Carinthia
    • Hermagor District
      • Kirchbach
Meixner (1949)
Pichler (2009)
      • Sankt Stefan im Gailtal
Niedermayr et al. (1995)
    • Villach-Land District
      • Feistritz an der Gail
Meixner (1949)
      • Finkenstein am Faaker See
        • Mallestiger Mittagskogel
Puttner (1996)
      • Paternion
Meixner (1963)
Niedermayr et al. (1995)
    • Völkermarkt District
      • Eisenkappel-Vellach
        • Bad Eisenkappel
          • Rijavitzagraben (Jeravitzagraben; Jeravica; Remscheniggraben)
Niedermayr et al. (1995)
A.Pichler (2012)
        • Ebriach
Niedermayr (2001)
  • Lower Austria
    • Neunkirchen District
      • Reichenau an der Rax
        • Edlach an der Rax
Niederösterreichisches Landesmuseum ...
  • Salzburg
    • St. Johann im Pongau District
      • Hüttau
Mrazek (1992)
      • Sankt Martin am Tennengebirge
Poeverlein (1990)
    • Tamsweg District
      • Muhr
        • Rotgülden
Putz (2004)
    • Zell am See District
      • Leogang
        • Hütten
          • Schwarzleograben
            • Inschlag Alp
Kirchner et al. (2004)
            • Schwarzleo mining district
Strasser (1989)
Strasser (1989)
Strasser (1989)
R.Poeverlein (2016)
Poeverlein (2008)
  • Styria
    • Bruck-Mürzzuschlag District
      • Neuberg an der Mürz
        • Altenberg an der Rax
          • Eselberg
Christian Auer collection (SEM-EDS analysis by F. Bernhard, Graz)
    • Liezen District
      • Grundlsee
        • Wienern
Taucher (1995)
      • Rottenmann
        • Bärndorf
Postl et al. (1984) +2 other references
      • Sankt Gallen
        • Oberlaussa
Postl et al. (2019)
    • Murtal District
      • Spielberg
        • Flatschach
          • Cu deposit (Schönberg)
Jarlowsky (1964) +1 other reference
      • Weißkirchen in Steiermark
        • Kleinfeistritz
Postl (1977)
Postl (1977)
Sarp et al. (1983)
    • Kufstein District
      • Alpbach
Exel (1993)
      • Brixlegg
Exel (1993)
Schnorrer et al. (2005)
Schnorrer+Poeverlein (2005)
C.Auer (2016)
Hermann (1988)
      • Radfeld
C.Auer (2011)
C.Auer (2026)
      • Reith im Alpbachtal
        • Geyer - Silberberg District
          • Silberberg
Schnorrer et al. (2002)
        • Geyer - Silberberg mining district
          • Geyerköpfl
C.Auer (2013)
          • Silberberg
            • West slope ("Am Geyer")
Der Aufschluß (2006)
C.Auer (2015)
          • Silberberggraben
Putz et al. (2012)
        • St Gertraudi
Palache et al. (1951) +1 other reference
      • Scheffau am Wilden Kaiser
Kolitsch et al. (2018)
      • Wildschönau
C.Auer (2021)
        • Thierbach
Poeverlein et al. (2010)
Poeverlein et al. (2010)
Poeverlein et al. (2010)
Exel (1993)
    • Landeck District
      • Flirsch
58. +2 other references
Exel (1993)
        • Komperdell (Komperdell Alp)
Exel (1982)
    • Schwaz District
Gstrein (1981)
      • Falkenstein mining district
[Tyrolite-1M, Tyrolite-2M] Haidinger (1845) +1 other reference
C.Auer (2015)
- (1994, July)
Arlt et al. (1994)
      • Rotenstein mining area
Auer (2024)
      • Schrofen area
Schnorrer et al. (2007)
Neschen (n.d.)
  • Upper Austria
    • Kirchdorf an der Krems District
F. Brandstätter et al. (245 – 288)
BRANDSTÄTTER et al. (1990)
Zirkl (1995)
      • Spital am Pyhrn
Brandstetter et al. (2020)
  • Vorarlberg
    • Bludenz District
Bechter (2010)
Niedermayr (1988) +2 other references
      • Silbertal
Bechter (2010)
      • Vandans
        • Rells valley
Kolitsch (2015)
- (n.d.) +1 other reference
Bulgaria
 
  • Sofia Province
    • Svoge Municipality
      • Bov
Mincheva-Stefanova (1968)
      • Gara Lakatnik
Minceva-Stefanova (2001)
  • Vratsa Province
    • Vratsa Municipality
Minceva-Stefanova (2001)
Canada
 
  • Ontario
    • Timiskaming District
      • Cobalt-Gowganda region
        • Cobalt area
          • Coleman Township
            • Nipissing 404
Reiner Mielke 2017
Chile
 
  • Atacama
    • Copiapó Province
      • Tierra Amarilla
        • Pampa Larga mining district
Dr. Robert A. Jenkins find - personal ...
  • Tarapacá
    • Iquique Province
      • Santa Rosa-Huantajaya mining district (Huantajaya mining district)
Rob Lavinky samples +1 other reference
China
 
  • Guangxi
    • Baise
      • Debao Co.
Yi Li and Lairen Lai (1990)
  • Yunnan
    • Honghe
      • Gejiu City
Yi Li et al. (2004)
    • Kunming
Shen (n.d.) +1 other reference
Anthony
Shen (n.d.)
        • Tangdan Town
          • Sahai Village
            • Dalaobao
Anthony
          • Shizhuang Village
            • Sanguozhuang
Li et al. (2023)
Czech Republic
 
  • Hradec Králové Region
    • Jičín District
      • Železnice
        • Doubravice
Pauliš et al. (1990)
    • Náchod District
      • Náchod
Černý
  • Karlovy Vary Region
    • Sokolov District
      • Krásno
Petr Pauliš (2000)
  • Olomouc Region
    • Jeseník District
      • Javorník
        • Zálesí
Sejkora (1994)
  • Vysočina Region
    • Žďár nad Sázavou District
      • Štěpánov nad Svratkou
Velebil +5 other references
France
 
  • Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
    • Rhône
      • Villefranche-sur-Saône
        • Chessy
Coueille (1988)
        • Les Ardillats
Favreau G. et al. (1996)
  • Grand Est
    • Bas-Rhin
      • Sélestat-Erstein
Wittern et al. (1997)
    • Haut-Rhin
      • Colmar-Ribeauvillé
        • Munster
Hohl (1994)
        • Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines
Bari (1982)
            • Saint Guillaume vein
Same mineralogy than superior level.
Bari (1982)
            • Saint Jean vein
Thierry Brunsperger in-situ ...
De Bondt (n.d.)
T. Brunsperger observations
Wittern et al. (1997)
Wittern et al. (1997)
      • Thann-Guebwiller
        • Osenbach
Wittern et al. (1997)
    • Vosges
      • Épinal
        • Le Val-d'Ajol
          • Faymont
Escande et al. (1973) +6 other references
Escande et al. (1973) +6 other references
  • Occitanie
    • Aude
      • Carcassonne
        • Salsigne
Forner et al. (1997)
      • Narbonne
        • Padern
Favreau et al. (2003)
    • Hautes-Pyrénées
De Ascenção Guedes et al. (2002)
Gourault C. (1997)
    • Hérault
      • Lodève
        • Le Puech
Caubel (1997) +1 other reference
    • Pyrénées-Orientales
      • Céret
        • Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste
          • La Preste
Berbain et al. (2005)
          • Prats-de-Mollo
Guitard (2010)
    • Tarn-et-Garonne
      • Montauban
        • Laguépie
Queneau (n.d.)
  • Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
    • Alpes-Maritimes
      • Nice Arrondissement
        • Daluis
Legrand et al. (1986) +1 other reference
    • Var
      • Toulon
        • Le Pradet
Palache et al. (1951) +1 other reference
Germany
 
  • Baden-Württemberg
    • Freiburg Region
      • Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald
        • Bollschweil
Emser Hefte 15 (3)
        • Feldberg
Brill et al. (2017)
      • Lörrach
        • Steinen
          • Endenburg
Walenta (1998)
      • Ortenaukreis
        • Hausach
          • Hausach
Walenta (1992)
        • Oberwolfach
Walenta (1992)
        • Wolfach
          • Spitzberg
Walenta (1992)
      • Rottweil
        • Schenkenzell
          • Wittichen
            • Burgfelsen
            • Heubach Valley
Walenta (1992)
    • Karlsruhe Region
      • Calw
Walenta (1992)
      • Freudenstadt
        • Bad Rippoldsau-Schapbach
Walenta (1992)
        • Freudenstadt
Walenta (1992)
  • Bavaria
    • Lower Franconia
      • Aschaffenburg District
        • Haibach
          • Dörrmorsbach
Lorenz (1998) +1 other reference
        • Kleinkahl
          • Großkahl
Wittern (2001)
        • Sailauf
          • Hartkoppe
        • Sommerkahl
        • Westerngrund
          • Oberwestern
Hock et al. (1992)
  • Hesse
    • Darmstadt
      • Bergstraße
        • Abtsteinach
          • Mackenheim
Nickel et al. (1985)
      • Darmstadt-Dieburg
        • Mühltal
          • Nieder-Beerbach
Nickel et al. (1985)
      • Main-Kinzig-Kreis
        • Biebergemünd
          • Bieber
Palache et al. (1951)
        • Freigericht
          • Altenmittlau
Emser Hefte 1988 (1) +2 other references
      • Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis
        • Idstein
          • Heftrich
Weiß (1990)
      • Wetteraukreis
        • Butzbach
          • Münster
Emser Hefte 1982 (2)
    • Giessen Region
      • Limburg-Weilburg
        • Villmar
          • Langhecke
Weiß (1990)
        • Weilmünster
          • Laubuseschbach
Weiß (1990)
    • Kassel Region
      • Hersfeld-Rotenburg
        • Nentershausen
          • Süß
            • Richelsdorf Smelter
Weiß (1990)
  • Lower Saxony
    • Goslar District
      • Braunlage
        • St Andreasberg
          • Beerberg
Gröbner (2007)
    • Göttingen District
      • Bad Grund
        • Bergstadt Bad Grund
          • Iberg
Collection Bergwerksmuseum Grube Samson
      • Bad Lauterberg
Gröbner (2007)
      • Herzberg am Harz
        • Sieber
Weiß (1990)
  • Rhineland-Palatinate
    • Donnersbergkreis
      • Winnweiler
        • Imsbach
Wittern (2001)
Hartmut Hensel collection
Wittern (2001)
    • Rhein-Lahn-Kreis
Weiß (1990)
      • Loreley
        • Sankt Goarshausen
          • Wellmich
Weiß (1990)
  • Saarland
    • Merzig-Wadern
      • Beckingen
        • Düppenweiler
Gerhard Müller: Bergbau-PSL-Mineralogie et al. (Saarbrücken 1996)
    • Saarlouis
      • Schmelz
        • Limbach
Thomas Kleser Collection
  • Saxony
    • Erzgebirgskreis
      • Aue-Bad Schlema
        • Bad Schlema
Massanek et al. (2005)
      • Deutschneudorf
        • Deutschkatharinenberg
Martin et al. (2001)
Wittern (2001)
      • Schneeberg
        • Neustädtel
Massanek et al. (2005)
    • Mittelsachsen
      • Sayda
Wittern (2001)
  • Thuringia
    • Ilm District
      • Geratal
        • Gräfenroda
          • Bergmannskopf
Knoll (2009)
    • Nordhausen District
      • Harztor
        • Herrmannsacker
Hans-Jürgen Haas collection
      • Nordhausen
Gröbner et al. (2008)
    • Saale-Orla District
      • Seenplatte
        • Löhma
          • Burgholz
Philip Bluemner Collection
    • Saalfeld-Rudolstadt District
      • Unterwellenborn
Wittern (2001)
https://www.mineralienatlas.de/?l=611
    • Schmalkalden-Meiningen District
      • Floh-Seligenthal
        • Seligenthal
Vochten et al. (1993)
    • Wartburg District
      • Gerstungen
Joanna
Greece
 
  • Attica
    • East Attica
      • Lavreotiki
        • Agios Konstantinos (Kamariza)
Katerinopoulos et al. (1994)
Fritz Schreiber collection
Hungary
 
  • Baranya County
    • Pécs District
Acta Min. Petro. (Szeged)
  • Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén County
    • Kazincbarcika District
collection: Gábor Koller
Iran
 
  • Isfahan Province
    • Nain County
      • Anarak District
Bariand et al. (1993)
Ireland
 
  • Connacht
    • Galway County
      • Killimor
  • Munster
    • Kerry County
      • Beara
        • Tuosist
Moreton et al. (2006)
      • Killarney
        • Lough Leane
    • Tipperary County
Ryback et al. (1988)
      • Monard
Flannery (n.d.)
Italy
 
  • Friuli Venezia Giulia
    • Udine Province
      • Cercivento
SEM/EDS analysis
Bortolozzi et al. (2017)
      • Forni Avoltri
EDX analysis by Italo Campostrini
  • Liguria
    • Genoa
      • Ne
Redazionale (2005)
Lizza G. (2014)
  • Lombardy
    • Lecco Province
      • Primaluna
        • Cortabbio
Carmagnola et al. (2019)
  • Piedmont
    • Metropolitan City of Turin
      • Usseglio
Piccoli et al. (2007)
    • Verbano-Cusio-Ossola Province
      • Baceno
        • Devero Alp
Graeser et al. (1995) +2 other references
Guastoni A. (2009)
Piccoli et al. (2007)
Mattioli (1975) +2 other references
  • Sardinia
    • South Sardinia Province
Fernando Caboni et al. (2024)
Fernando Caboni et al. (2024)
  • Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol
    • South Tyrol
      • Überetsch-Unterland (Oltradige-Bassa Atesina)
Daniel Lorenz
          • Radein (Redagno)
Wopfner et al. (2017)
Bortolozzi (n.d.)
    • Trento Province
      • Ville di Fiemme
        • Carano
          • San Lugano pass
Ferretti et al. (2019)
  • Tuscany
    • Livorno Province
Palache et al. (1951)
      • Capoliveri
        • Cape Calamita Mine
W. Strohschneider (1975)
    • Massa-Carrara Province
Orlandi et al. (1994) +1 other reference
        • Colonnata quarrying basin
          • Colonnata
Orlandi et al. (2009)
        • Miseglia quarrying basin (Miseglia-Fantiscritti quarrying basin; Fantiscritti quarrying basin)
          • Fantiscritti
Biagioni et al. (2019)
        • Miseglie quarrying basin (Miseglia-Fantiscritti quarrying basin; Fantiscritti quarrying basin)
Orlandi et al. (2009)
        • Torano quarrying basin
Marco Bonifazi collection
  • Veneto
    • Vicenza Province
      • Torrebelvicino
        • Mercanti Valley
          • Zuccanti Valley
Saccardo D. et al. (Torrebelvicino, Vicenza)
      • Valli del Pasubio
Boscardin et al. (1999) +2 other references
Zordan et al. (2001) +2 other references
Japan
 
  • Oita Prefecture
    • Saiki City
- (n.d.)
Uehara et al. (2014)
Uehara et al. (2014)
  • Yamaguchi Prefecture
    • Mine City
- (n.d.)
Kazakhstan
 
  • Jetisu Region
    • Alakol District
Kopchenova et al. (1962) +1 other reference
Kyrgyzstan
 
  • Batken Region
    • Kadamjay District
      • Aydarken
Kolesar et al. (1993)
Kolesar et al. (1993)
Mexico
 
  • San Luis Potosí
    • Rioverde Municipality
Planer-Friedrich (2000)
Morocco
 
  • Drâa-Tafilalet Region
    • Zagora Province
      • Agdz Cercle
        • Tansifte Caïdat
          • Aghbar
Peter Lof collection
Poland
 
  • Lower Silesian Voivodeship
    • Kamienna Góra County
      • Gmina Kamienna Góra
        • Czarnów
Mochnacka et al. (2009) +1 other reference
Lis et al. (1986)
        • Rędziny
Domańska (n.d.)
    • Karkonosze County
      • Gmina Janowice Wielkie
Siuda et al. (2003)
          • Miedzianka field
R Siuda collection
  • Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship
    • Kielce County
      • Gmina Chęciny
Wieser et al. (1986)
Portugal
 
  • Beja
    • Almodôvar
      • Santa Cruz
        • Barrigão Mine
Pedro Alves collection. Characterized ...
Romania
 
  • Bihor County
    • Nucet
Collected by Gábor Koller (S.Szakáll)
Russia
 
  • Chukotka Autonomous Okrug
    • Bilibinsky District
Alekseev (2025)
    • Chukchi Peninsula (Chukotka Peninsula; Chukotski Peninsula)
Alekseev (2025)
  • Sverdlovsk Oblast
    • Beryozovsky
Fersman Mineralogical Museum
    • Serovsky District
      • Turya river
        • Tur'insk
Palache et al. (1951)
  • Tuva
    • Chedi-Kholsky District
Yakhontova +3 other references
  • Zabaykalsky Krai
    • Nerchinsky District
Palache et al. (1951)
Slovakia
 
  • Banská Bystrica Region
    • Banská Bystrica District
      • Ľubietová
Kodě +2 other references
      • Poniky
Rieder et al. (1961)
Števko et al. (2011)
      • Špania Dolina
Kodě +2 other references
Pauliš (1977)
  • Košice Region
    • Košice-okolie District
Koděra et al. (1986)
Koděra et al. (1986)
    • Rožňava District
      • Betliar
Koděra et al. (1986)
    • Spišská Nová Ves District
      • Spišská Nová Ves
        • Novoveská Huta
Řídkošil (1978)
Koděra et al. (1986)
Koděra et al. (1986)
Spain
 
  • Andalusia
    • Almería
      • Huércal-Overa
        • Cuesta Alta
          • Cerro Minado Mines
Viñals et al. (2004)
    • Granada
      • Molvizar
Castillo et al. (1972)
    • Jaén
Palache et al. (1951)
  • Aragon
    • Zaragoza
      • Alpartir
Calvo Rebollar (2015)
  • Asturias
    • Cabrales
      • Carreña de Cabrales
Manuel Gutierrez Claverol y Carlos ...
      • Prado
        • Ortiguero
          • Hoyos de Alda
Calvo (2015) +3 other references
    • Peñamellera Alta
      • Niserias
Calvo (2015)
    • Salas
      • Carlés
Calvo et al. (2014)
  • Castile and Leon
    • León
      • Cármenes
Calvo Rebollar (2015) +1 other reference
      • Crémenes
Calvo Rebollar (2015)
  • Catalonia
    • Girona
      • Camprodon
        • Rocabruna
Garrido et al. (2013)
    • Tarragona
      • Conca de Barberà
        • Vimbodí i Poblet
          • Bosc de Poblet
Calvo (2015)
Joan Rosell
  • La Rioja
    • Gallinero de Cameros
Calvo (2015)
Calvo Rebollar (2015)
  • Murcia
    • Mazarrón
      • Pastrana
Borja Sainz de Baranda et al. (2003)
Calvo Rebollar (2015)
  • Valencian Community
    • Castellón
      • Pavías
Calvo Rebollar (2015)
Mineralogía de la concesión San Rafael
        • San Rafael claim
issuu.com (n.d.) +1 other reference
issuu.com (n.d.) +1 other reference
Switzerland
 
  • Glarus
    • Glarus Nord
Stalder et al. (1998)
        • Chalttal area
Meisser (1999) +1 other reference
EDXS analyses
Meisser (1999)
  • Grisons
    • Albula Region
      • Bergün Filisur
        • Filisur
Krähenbühl et al. (1999)
      • Schmitten
Stalder et al. (1998)
    • Prättigau/Davos Region
      • Davos
        • Davos Monstein
Krähenbühl et al. (1999)
    • Viamala Region
      • Andeer
Brugger J. (1996)
  • St. Gallen
    • Sarganserland
      • Quarten
        • Murg Valley
Bruno Lüscher Collection +1 other reference
  • Valais
    • Entremont
      • Orsières
Cuchet et al. (2012)
      • Val de Bagnes
        • Champsec
Stalder et al. (1998)
    • Goms
      • Binn
Kolitsch (1998)
    • Sierre
      • Anniviers
        • Grimentz
Ansermet (2012)
        • Saint-Luc
Ansermet (2012)
Stalder et al. (1998) +1 other reference
UK
 
  • England
    • Cheshire
      • Alderley Edge
Ryback et al. (1988)
    • Cornwall
      • Calstock
        • Gunnislake
          • Clitters United Mines
Golley et al. (1995)
      • Carn Brea
        • Pool
Golley et al. (1995)
      • St Hilary
Golley et al. (1995)
    • Cumbria
      • Allerdale
        • Caldbeck
          • Potts Gill
Kingsbury (MS1) +3 other references
Stanley et al. (1991)
    • Derbyshire
      • Derbyshire Dales District
Hintze +3 other references
    • Devon
      • Teignbridge
        • West Buckfastleigh
BMS Collection
    • Leicestershire
      • Hinckley and Bosworth
        • Stanton under Bardon
          • Cliffe Hill Quarry
Hubbard et al. (2005)
  • Scotland
    • Clackmannanshire
      • Alva
        • Silver Glen
Livingstone et al. (1983)
    • Dumfries and Galloway
Braithwaite et al. (1990)
      • Needle's Eye
R. S. W. Braithwaite and J. R. Knight (1990) +1 other reference
  • Wales
    • Ceredigion
      • Trefeirig
        • Goginan
    • Gwynedd
      • Ganllwyd
www.geologywales.co.uk (2006)
Armstrong
      • Llanelltyd
        • Vigra Mine
Day (1999)
    • Powys
      • Old Radnor
Wolfe (2000) +2 other references
USA
 
  • Arizona
    • Pinal County
Anthony et al. (1995)
  • Idaho
    • Shoshone County
      • Pine Creek Mining District
Ream (1995)
  • Michigan
    • Keweenaw County
      • Allouez Township
        • Mohawk
Wilson et al. (1992)
  • Nevada
    • Churchill County
      • Cottonwood Canyon
        • Bolivia
Castor et al. (2004)
Castor et al. (2004)
      • Truckee Mining District
Castor et al. (2004)
    • Esmeralda County
      • Rock Hill Mining District
Castor et al. (2004)
      • Weepah Mining District
Castor et al. (2004)
    • Eureka County
      • Cortez Mining District
Barrick Gold Corporation
    • Pershing County
      • Antelope Mining District
Jensen (1993) +1 other reference
Jensen (1993)
    • Washoe County
      • Peavine Mining District
        • Peavine Peak (Peavine Mountain)
Castor et al. (2004)
      • Pyramid Mining District
        • Burrus vein system
Castor et al. (2004)
  • New Jersey
    • Sussex County
      • Ogdensburg
        • Sterling Hill
Franklin Mineral Exhibit Catalogs 1985
  • New York
    • St. Lawrence County
NY State Museum spec. no. 17788
  • Pennsylvania
    • Lycoming County
      • Franklin Township
Smith and Hoff (1984)
  • Utah
    • East Tintic Mountains
      • Tintic Mining District
        • Mammoth
Dana 6:1092 +2 other references
From the collection of Tom Wyman. ID by ...
Tom Wyman collection
Bullock (1981)
Bullock (1981)
Dana 6: 1092 +2 other references
Thorne (n.d.)
Thorne (n.d.)
Collected by and in the collection of ...
    • Juab County
      • Eureka
    • Salt Lake County
      • Little Cottonwood Mining District
Bullock (1981)
    • San Juan County
      • Lisbon Valley Mining District
Mineral News: 8 (1) +1 other reference
    • Tooele County
      • Gold Hill Mining District (Clifton Mining District)
        • Gold Hill
Kokinos et al. (1993)
Kokinos et al. (1993) +1 other reference
Kokinos et al. (1993)
Rick Dalrymple Collection
Collection of Alex Earl
Collected by and in the collection of ...
      • Ophir Mining District
        • Jacob City
Rick Dalrymple Collection
 
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