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Dunite

A rock classification type
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About DuniteHide

Name:
Named by Hochstetter in 1864 from Dun Mountain, New Zealand.
A peridotite comprising >90% olivine. Accessory chromite almost always present.


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
48408
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:48408:6

Similar NamesHide

DanaiteA variety of Arsenopyrite(Fe0.90Co0.10)AsS - (Fe0.65Co0.35)AsS
DianiteA rock subtype
Dianite (of von Kobell)A synonym of 'Columbite'
DiniteA valid IMA mineral species - grandfatheredC20H36
DuxiteA variety of 'Amber'C10H16O + (H2S)
RuniteA synonym of 'Graphic granite'
TaeniteA valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered(Ni,Fe)
TyniteCa3(Fe,Mg)(Fe,Al)2Si3O12(OH)2 · H2O ?

Classification of DuniteHide

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Modal classification of ultramafic rocks (after Streckeisen, 1973)

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Modal classification of ultramafic rocks (after Streckeisen, 1973)

Sub-divisions of DuniteHide

Mineralogy of DuniteHide

Essential minerals - these are minerals that are required within the classification of this rock:
OlivineCommonly used as a synonym for a member of the Fayalite-Forsterite Series, but more generally and properly ...
Non-essential minerals - these minerals are common, sometimes major components, but are not always present:
ChromiteFe2+Cr3+2O4
MagnetiteFe2+Fe3+2O4
PyroxeneA petrological term for Pyroxene Group.

First Recorded Occurrence of DuniteHide

Synonyms of DuniteHide

Other Language Names for DuniteHide

German:Dunit

Common AssociatesHide

Associations Based on Photo Data:
11 photos of Dunite associated with ChromiteFe2+Cr3+2O4
4 photos of Dunite associated with Native PlatinumPt
4 photos of Dunite associated with ClinochloreMg5Al(AlSi3O10)(OH)8
4 photos of Dunite associated with 'Chromite-Magnesiochromite Series'
3 photos of Dunite associated with 'Hortonolite'from (Fe1.5Mg0.5)2SiO4 to (Mg1.5Fe0.5)2SiO4
3 photos of Dunite associated with ForsteriteMg2(SiO4)
3 photos of Dunite associated with 'Chromitite'
3 photos of Dunite associated with Serpentine SubgroupD3[Si2O5](OH)4
2 photos of Dunite associated with 'Fayalite-Forsterite Series'
1 photo of Dunite associated with 'Olivine nephelinite'

Internet Links for DuniteHide

References for DuniteHide

Localities for DuniteHide

Showing 642 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.
Albania
 
  • Dibër County
    • Bater-Martanesh mining district
Çina (2010)
  • Lezhë County
    • Mirditë
Wu et al. (2023)
  • Shkodër County
    • Fushë-Arrëz
      • Krabbi Massif
Bussolesi et al. (2022)
Algeria
 
  • Skikda Province
    • Collo District
Laouar et al. (2017)
Angola
 
  • Huíla Province
    • Chibia
Campeny et al. (2011) +1 other reference
Antarctica
 
  • East Antarctica
    • Mac Robertson Land
      • Prince Charles Mountains
Andronikov et al. (2021) +1 other reference
Kogarko et al. (2007)
Argentina
 
  • Córdoba Province
    • Calamuchita Department
      • Los Reartes District
        • Atos Pampa
Proenza et al. (2008)
      • Santa Rosa District
Proenza et al. (2008)
Atlantic Ocean
 
  • Mid-Atlantic Ridge complex
Ciazela et al. (2018)
Marchesi et al. (2013)
Australia
 
  • New South Wales
    • Canbelego Co.
      • Girilambone
Gilligan et al. (1995)
      • Miandetta
Gilligan et al. (1995)
    • Cumberland County
      • Dundas Valley
Crawford (1973)
    • Harden Co.
      • Murrumburrah
Harvey et al. (1941) +1 other reference
    • Kennedy Co.
      • Fifield
Ma et al. (2023)
    • Murchison Co.
English et al. (2010)
  • Northern Territory
    • Barkly Region
      • Sandover
Langworthy et al. (1978) +2 other references
  • Tasmania
    • Huon Valley municipality
Comfort (2014)
  • Western Australia
    • Coolgardie Shire
Marston (1984)
      • Widgiemooltha
McQueen (1981)
    • Dundas Shire
      • Norseman
        • Lake Johnston
Clayton et al. (2005)
Cox (1974) +1 other reference
    • Halls Creek Shire
      • Alice Downs Station
        • Panton Sill
Hamlyn (1975)
    • Kalgoorlie-Boulder Shire
      • Broad Arrow Goldfield
        • Bardoc
Marston (1984)
      • Bulong Goldfield
Marston (1984)
      • Kurnalpi Goldfield
Marston (1984)
    • Kondinin Shire
Marston (1984)
Marston (1984)
Marston (1984)
Marston (1984)
Marston (1984)
Marston (1984)
Marston (1984)
Marston (1984)
    • Leonora Shire
      • Agnew Goldfield (Lawlers)
Mazzucchelli (2003)
      • Leinster
        • Cosmos Project
Marston (1984)
Marston (1984)
Marston (1984) +2 other references
Marston (1984)
      • Ten Mile Outcamp
Hudson et al. (1981)
      • Yakabindie Station
Barnes (2007)
Barnes (2007)
Barnes (2007)
    • Menzies Shire
      • Goongarrie
Salama et al. (2024)
Salama et al. (2025)
Salama et al. (2025)
    • Mount Magnet Shire
      • Mount Magnet
Mock et al. (1987)
    • Ngaanyatjarraku Shire
      • West Musgrave Block
        • Wingellina Community (Irrunytju)
www.metalsx.com.au (n.d.) +1 other reference
    • Ravensthorpe Shire
      • Ravensthorpe
www.portergeo.com.au (n.d.)
    • Wiluna Shire
      • Lake Way Station
Grguric et al. (2013)
      • Mount Keith
Butt et al. (1981)
Austria
 
  • Styria
    • Leoben District
Malitch et al. (2001)
Bosnia and Herzegovina
 
  • Republika Srpska
    • Doboj
Putiš et al. (2022) +1 other reference
Brazil
 
  • Amapá
    • Mazagão
      • Vila Nova
Scarpelli et al. (2018)
  • Goiás
    • Niquelândia
Garuti et al. (2012)
    • São Luís de Montes Belos
      • Americano do Brasil complex
Augustin et al. (2022)
  • Minas Gerais
    • Araxá
      • Barreiro
Traversa et al. (2001) +1 other reference
    • Douradoquara
Coldebella et al. (2020)
  • Pará
    • Canaã dos Carajás
de Carvalho et al. (1997)
  • Piauí
    • Capitão Gervásio de Oliveira
Dybowska et al. (2022)
Bulgaria
 
  • Kardzhali Province
    • Kirkovo Municipality
González-Jiménez et al. (2010) +1 other reference
Canada
 
  • British Columbia
    • Greenwood Mining Division
      • Cascade
        • Castle Mountain
personal correspondence with Giles ...
    • Liard Mining Division
- (n.d.)
      • Dease Lake
Green Mountain Jade Inc
Vos et al. (2007) +2 other references
    • New Westminster Mining Division
      • Harrison Lake
Reamsbottom (1971)
    • Omineca Mining Division
Britten (2017)
      • Tsitsutl Mountain
personal correspondence with Giles Peatfield (see notes in description)
    • Similkameen Mining Division
      • Tulameen River
        • Grasshopper Mt
Allen et al. (2012)
  • Manitoba
    • Bird River area
      • Bird River Sill
Theyer (2000)
Hulbert et al. (1998)
Mealin (2005)
Hulbert et al. (1998)
    • Thompson Nickel Belt
      • Moab-Setting Lakes area
Scoates et al. (2017)
Franchuk et al. (2016)
  • Newfoundland and Labrador
    • Newfoundland
      • Bay of Islands
Lorand (1987)
  • Nunavut
    • Coppermine River area
Hulbert et al. (1998)
  • Ontario
    • Cochrane District
      • Garrison Township
Program (n.d.)
      • Unorganized North Cochrane District
- (2023)
    • Kenora District
      • Ring of Fire
        • BMA527861 Area
Laarman (2014)
Laarman (2014)
Laudadio et al. (2022)
    • Rainy River District
      • Richardson Township
New Gold Inc.
    • Thunder Bay District
      • Lac des Iles Area
Hulbert et al. (1998)
      • Obonga Lake Area
Macdonald et al. (1988)
      • Seagull Lake Area
Wilson et al. (2013)
  • Québec
    • Chaudière-Appalaches
      • Les Appalaches RCM
        • Saint-Joseph-de-Coleraine
SIGEOM systeme d'information geominiere ...
Shuster collection
Fred Shuster Collection
        • Saint-Julien
    • Côte-Nord
      • Sept-Rivières RCM
        • Montagnais Sill Complex
Smith (2021)
    • Estrie
      • Les Sources RCM
        • Val-des-Sources
    • Laurentides
      • Antoine-Labelle RCM
        • Notre-Dame-du-Laus
Martin +1 other reference
    • Nord-du-Québec
      • Jamésie
        • Baie-James
          • Certac mine
Van Rythoven et al. (2020)
      • Nunavik
        • Raglan
          • Donaldson deposit
Dillon-Leitch (1990)
Dillon-Leitch (1990)
    • Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean
      • Le Fjord-du-Saguenay RCM
Banerjee et al. (2026)
        • Mont-Valin
  • Yukon
    • Dawson mining district
Htoon (1979)
Cape Verde
 
  • Sotavento Islands
Silva (Cape Verde Republic) +9 other references
Chile
 
  • Aisén
    • Aisén Province
González-Jiménez et al. (2025)
  • Araucanía
    • Cautín Province
González-Jiménez et al. (2016)
Galdames et al. (2010)
González-Jiménez et al. (2016)
China
 
  • Anhui
    • Huangshan
      • She Co.
Sun et al. (2025)
    • Lu'an
      • Huoshan County
Yan et al. (2022)
  • Gansu
    • Jinchang
      • Jinchuan District
Porter (Mike) +6 other references
Kang et al. (2022)
    • Jiuquan
      • Guazhou Co.
Furnes et al. (2019)
      • Jinta Co.
Meng et al. (2023)
  • Heilongjiang
    • Heihe
      • Nenjiang County
Ogura (1969) +2 other references
    • Jixi
      • Hulin City
Furnes et al. (2019)
    • Mudanjiang
      • Ning'an City
Zhang et al. (2002) +1 other reference
  • Inner Mongolia
    • Alxa League (Alashan Prefecture)
      • Ejin Banner (Ejina Co.)
Furnes et al. (2019)
    • Xilingol League (Xilinguole Prefecture)
      • Sonid Right Banner (Sunite Youqi)
Furnes et al. (2019)
      • West Ujimqin Banner (Xiwuzhumuqin Co.)
Zhu et al. (2015) +1 other reference
  • Jiamusi Block
Sun et al. (2025)
  • Jilin
    • Tonghua
      • Ji'an Co.
Wang +4 other references
  • Qinghai
    • Haidong
      • Hualong Hui Autonomous County
Jiang et al. (2024)
    • Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture
      • Dulan County
Chen et al. (2024) +1 other reference
      • Golmud City (Ge'ermu Co.)
        • Wutumeiren
Han et al. (2020) +2 other references
    • Huangzhong District
Li et al. (2022)
  • Tibet
    • Nagqu
      • Amdo Co. (Anduo Co.)
        • Dongqiao ophiolite (Donqiao ophiolite)
Liu et al. (2024)
      • Baingoin Co. (Bange Co.)
Liu et al. (2024)
Tang et al. (2026)
      • Seni District
Liu et al. (2024)
    • Ngari
      • Burang Co. (Purang Co.; Pulan Co.)
Yuan et al. (2025)
      • Gar Co. (Ga'er Co.)
FENG et al. (2017)
Yuan et al. (2025)
      • Gêrzê Co.
Yang et al. (2019)
    • Nyingtri Prefecture (Linzhi Prefecture)
      • Bomi Co.
Zhang et al. (2023)
    • Qamdo Prefecture (Changdu Prefecture)
Wang et al. (2021)
    • Shannan Prefecture (Lhokha Prefecture; Lhoka Prefecture)
      • Nêdong Co. (Naidong Co.; Zedang Co.)
Pujol-Solà et al. (2021) +1 other reference
      • Qusum Co. (Qusong Co.)
Yuan et al. (2025)
Xiong et al. (2022)
Xu et al. (2009)
Hong et al. (2026)
    • Xigazê Prefecture (Rikaze Prefecture; Shigatse Prefecture)
      • Zhongba Co.
Dai et al. (2011)
  • Xinjiang
    • Akesu Prefecture
      • Baicheng Co.
Furnes et al. (2019)
      • Kuqa Co.
Furnes et al. (2019)
    • Bayin'gholin Autonomous Prefecture
      • Lopnur Co. (Yuli Co.; Weili Co.)
Yang et al. (2006) +2 other references
Chen et al. (2023)
      • Ruoqiang Co. (Qakilik Co.; Chaqiliq Co.)
Yao et al. (2017) +1 other reference
Xia et al. (2015)
    • Hami Prefecture (Kumul Prefecture; Qumul Prefecture)
      • Yizhou District
Yang et al. (2018)
    • Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture
      • Altay Prefecture (Aletai Prefecture)
        • Fuyun Co. (Koktokay Co.)
          • Zhaheba
Wang et al. (2023)
      • Tacheng Prefecture (Tarbaghatay Prefecture)
Furnes et al. (2019)
        • Junggar Basin
Zhang et al. (2022)
        • Tuoli Co. (Toli Co.)
Wen et al. (2024)
Zhu et al. (2016) +3 other references
  • Yunnan
    • Chuxiong
      • Yuanmou County
Bao et al. (2024)
  • Zhejiang
    • Hangzhou
      • Chun'an County
Cao et al. (1987) +2 other references
Colombia
 
  • Chocó Department
    • Condoto
Aiglsperger et al. (2017)
Comoros
 
Flower (1972) +3 other references
Costa Rica
 
  • Guanacaste Province
    • Nicoya Canton
Schwarzenbach et al. (2016)
Cuba
 
  • Camagüey Province
    • Camagüey District
Tauler et al. (2023)
  • Holguín Province
Costafreda et al. (2024)
Costafreda et al. (2024)
    • Moa-Baracoa District
      • Barracanao (Baracoa)
Aiglsperger et al. (Eastern Cuban Ophiolites)
Pujol-Solà et al. (2018)
Gevilla et al. (2005)
Cyprus
 
Zaccarini et al. (2025)
Czech Republic
 
  • Liberec Region
    • Semily District
      • Chuchelna
Medaris +3 other references
  • Ústí nad Labem Region
Ulrych et al. (with emphasis on the Roztoky, Osečná and Dvůr Králové centres) +12 other references
    • Litoměřice District
      • Třebívlice
        • Staré
Locality description
  • Vysočina Region
    • Havlíčkův Brod District
      • Krucemburk
Knésl et al. (2005, August) +1 other reference
Ackerman et al. (2025)
Ackerman et al. (2025)
Dominican Republic
 
  • Monseñor Nouel Province
    • Bonao
      • Falcondo Mines
Farré-de-Pablo et al. (2020)
East Timor
 
  • Manatuto District
Lay et al. (2017)
  • Oecusse District
Vicente et al. (2021)
Egypt
 
  • Red Sea Governorate
    • Bir Semna
Azer et al. (2007)
Khedr et al. (2020)
Sharara et al. (1999) +1 other reference
Abdelfadil et al. (2024)
Eswatini
 
  • Hhohho Region
    • Bulembu
Schapira et al. (2023)
Ethiopia
 
  • Oromia Region
    • West Welega Zone
      • Gimbi
Mogessie (2003)
Eurasian Plate
 
Farhan et al. (2026)
Finland
 
  • Lapland
    • Sodankylä
      • Kevitsansarvi (Keivitsansarvi)
Törmänen et al. (2016)
      • Viiankiaapa mire area
Törmänen et al. (2016) +1 other reference
  • North Ostrobothnia
    • Kuusamo
Järvinen et al. (2019)
France
 
  • Grand Est
    • Haute-Marne
      • Langres
        • Chassigny
[Chassignite meteorite] - (2010)
  • New Caledonia
    • Northern Province
      • Houaïlou
        • Cap Bocage massif
Teitler et al. (2022)
Quesnel et al. (2016) +1 other reference
      • Koumac
        • Tiébaghi Massif (Tiébaghi Ophiolite Complex)
Cluzel et al. (2022)
    • Southern Province
      • Le Mont-Dore
        • Ouen Island
          • Ouen Island ophiolite
Cano et al. (2025)
      • Pirogues River
Augé et al. (1995)
      • Yaté
Vale SA
Greece
 
  • Central Greece
    • Euboea
      • Mantoudi-Limni-Agia Anna
Grieco et al. (2023)
      • Skyros
Economou-Eliopoulos et al. (1999)
    • Phthiotis
      • Domokos
Zaccarini et al. (2019) +1 other reference
  • Central Macedonia
    • Chalkidiki
      • Aristotelis
Bussolesi et al. (2022)
      • Polygyros
Sideridis et al. (2022)
Sideridis et al. (2022)
    • Imathia
Tsoupas et al. (2021)
Economou-Eliopoulos et al. (2022)
  • Eastern Macedonia and Thrace
    • Evros
      • Orestiada
Economou-Eliopoulos et al. (2019)
  • South Aegean
    • Syros-Ermoupoli
      • Syros
Economou-Eliopoulos et al. (2019)
  • Thessaly
    • Larissa
      • Farsala
Kanellopoulos et al. (2024)
    • Trikala
      • Meteora
Kapsiotis (2013)
  • Western Macedonia
Zaccarini et al. (2025)
Greenland
 
  • Qeqqata
    • Akia Terrane
      • Fiskefjord
Whyatt +5 other references
  • Sermersooq
    • Kangerlussuaq Fjord
Johnsen (1999)
    • Nuuk
Dymek (1987)
      • Qeqertarsuatsiaat area
Bishop et al. (1980)
- (n.d.)
Guatemala
 
  • Izabal Department
    • El Estor
Solway Group
Guinea
 
  • Kindia Region
Augé et al. (2018)
Hungary
 
  • Nógrád County
Embey-Isztin et al. (1985) +9 other references
India
 
  • Andaman and Nicobar Islands
    • Andaman Islands
Barman et al. (2016)
  • Gujarat
    • Kutch District
      • Nakhatrana Taluka
Krishnamurthy et al. (1988) +5 other references
  • Karnataka
    • Hassan District
      • Channarayapattana
Varadarajan (1961)
    • Shimoga District
Datta et al. (2021, December)
  • Kerala
    • Kollam District
      • Pathanapuram
Sandiford et al. (1991) +3 other references
  • Ladakh
    • Leh District
Jonnalagadda et al. (2022)
  • Madhya Pradesh
Roy et al. (1988)
  • Manipur
    • Tengnoupal District
Singh et al. (2008)
  • Odisha
    • Jajapur (Jajpur) District
Nayak et al. (2023)
        • Sukinda Valley
Naz et al. (2016)
Raju et al. (2007)
    • Keonjhar District
Mondal et al. (1997)
  • Tamil Nadu
    • Krishnagiri District
Ackerman et al. (2017) +1 other reference
    • Salem District
      • Edapaddi
Libeesh et al. (2022)
      • Omalur
Naidu (1963) +2 other references
Reddy et al. (1995)
Manjunatha Reddy et al. (1988)
    • Tirupattur District
Vladykin et al. (2008)
Indonesia
 
  • Central Sulawesi Province
    • Sigi Regency
Hsia et al. (2023)
  • North Maluku Province
    • Halmahera Island
Bari et al. (2026)
  • South Kalimantan Province
Sihombing et al. (2020)
Idrus et al. (2022)
Iran
 
  • Fars Province
    • Neyriz County
Taghipour et al. (2018)
Taghipour et al. (2018)
Rahmani et al. (2020)
Iraq
 
  • Sulaymaniyah Governorate
Ismail et al. (2010)
    • Penjwen District
Mohammad (2013)
Italy
 
  • Piedmont
    • Verbano-Cusio-Ossola Province
Bussolesi et al. (2019)
  • Tuscany
    • Pisa Province
      • Castelnuovo di Val di Cecina
Boschi et al. (2019) +1 other reference
  • Umbria
    • Terni Province
Stoppa +11 other references
Japan
 
  • Ehime Prefecture
Miura et al. (2018)
- (n.d.)
    • Shikokuchuo City
Arai +4 other references
  • Fukushima Prefecture
    • Date District
      • Kawamata
SUGAKI et al. (1952)
  • Kyoto Prefecture
    • Fukuchiyama City
Sawada et al. (2022)
  • Okayama Prefecture
    • Niimi City
HAMADA et al. (2008)
    • Tsuyama City
YAMAGUCHI (1964) +1 other reference
  • Shizuoka Prefecture
Tomioka et al. (2025)
  • Tottori Prefecture
Arai et al. (1994)
Kazakhstan
 
  • Aktobe Region
    • Kargaly District
Melcher et al. (1997)
  • Almaty Region
    • Zhambyl District
Pilitsyna et al. (2018)
  • Karaganda Region
Kopobayeva et al. (2024)
  • North Kazakhstan Region
    • Aiyrtau District
      • Zlatogorsk
        • Zlatogorsk ultramafic intrusion
- (n.d.)
Kosovo
 
  • Ferizaj District
    • Hani i Elezit
Ministry of Mining and Energy (2002)
    • Štrpce (Shtërpcë)
Ministry of Mining and Energy (2002)
  • Gjakova District
    • Gjakova
Ministry of Mining and Energy (2002)
  • Pristina District
    • Lipjan
Cunico Resources
Madagascar
 
  • Anosy
    • Amboasary Sud District
      • Tranomaro
        • Ambindandrakemba
Besaire (1966)
Besaire (1966)
  • Betsiboka
    • Maevatanana District
      • Morafeno Commune
McDonald et al. (1999)
Mongolia
 
  • Bayanhongor Province
    • Bayan-Ovoo District
Furnes et al. (2019)
  • Khovd Province
    • Zereg District
Dostal et al. (2026)
  • Khövsgöl Province
    • Ulaan-Uul District
Furnes et al. (2019)
  • Ömnögovi Province
    • Manlai District
Furnes et al. (2019)
  • Sühbaatar Province
    • Dariganga District
Yarmolyuk +2 other references
  • Uvs Province
    • Sagil District
Izokh et al. (2010)
  • Zavkhan Province
    • Khan-Taishirin-Ula range
Dostal et al. (2026)
    • Zavkhanmandal District
Furnes et al. (2019)
Morocco
 
  • Drâa-Tafilalet Region
    • Zagora Province
      • Agdz Cercle
Wafik et al. (2026)
Myanmar
 
  • Chin State
    • Falam District
      • Tiddim township
Heo (2017)
- (2017)
  • Magway Region
    • Minbu District
Kyaw Lin et al. (2026)
Kyaw Lin et al. (2026)
  • Mandalay Region
    • Pyin-Oo-Lwin District
      • Mogok Township
        • Bernardmyo
Harlow G1 (2014)
  • Sagaing Region
    • Katha District
      • Tigyaing Township (Htigyaing Township)
- (2017)
New Zealand
 
  • Marlborough Region
    • Wairau Valley
G.A. Challis High-temperature contact metamorphism at the Red Hills Ultramafic Intrusion – Wairau Valley – New Zealand Journal of Petrology (1965)
  • Nelson Region
Christensen (1984)
Shao et al. (2023)
Patias et al. (2024)
Brathwaite et al. (2017)
  • Northland Region
    • Far North District
Smith +5 other references
    • Kaipara District
      • Arapohue
Black et al. (1965)
  • Otago Region
    • Queenstown-Lakes District
      • Makarora
Cooper (2020)
Hyslop (1978)
  • Southland Region
    • Invercargill City
Mossman (1973)
- (n.d.)
Cross (2011)
    • Southland District
      • Fiordland National Park
        • Milford Sound
Aizawa et al. (2008)
  • Tasman Region
    • Cobb Valley
Stott (pers. notes)
  • West Coast Region
    • Westland District
Woolley (2019)
Corner et al. (Kennecott Exploration)
Niger
 
  • Agadez
    • Arlit
Bowden et al. (1976) +4 other references
North Macedonia
 
  • Lipkovo Municipality
Grafenauer (1977)
  • Skopje
    • Saraj Municipality
      • Raduša
Augé et al. (2017)
  • Sveti Nikole Municipality
Jovanovski et al. (2003)
Northwest Africa Meteorites
 
Treiman et al. (2023)
[Chassignite meteorite] - (2010)
[Chassignite meteorite] - (2010)
Norway
 
  • Møre og Romsdal
    • Molde
      • Midsund
        • Otrøya
          • Uglvik
            • Uglvik peridotite body
Robinson et al. (2008)
Cutts (2019)
    • Vanylven
      • Almklovdalen
Seljebotn (2016)
Cuthbert et al. (2008)
    • Volda
Eskola (1921)
  • Nordland
    • Brønnøy
      • Velfjorden
- (2013)
  • Troms og Finnmark
    • Hammerfest
Sturt et al. (1980)
    • Kvænangen
Larsen et al. (2018)
Oliver et al. (1995)
    • Nordreisa
Bøe (1976)
  • Trøndelag
    • Leka
Plümper et al. (2012)
    • Røros
Qiu et al. (2024)
Rø (2018)
Oman
 
  • Al Batinah North Governorate
Hironori Negishi et al. (2011)
Arai +4 other references
  • Ash Sharqiyah North Governorate
    • Semail Ophiolite
Cocomazzi +6 other references
  • Ash Sharqiyah South Governorate
WORTHING et al. (2002) +2 other references
  • Muscat Governorate
Al-Harthy et al. (1991) +1 other reference
Koepke et al. (2023)
Pacific Ocean
 
  • Conical Seamount
Fryer et al. (1992)
  • East Pacific Rise
Plas (1997)
Pakistan
 
  • Balochistan
    • Killa Saifullah District
Kakar et al. (2013)
  • Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province
    • Charsadda District
Ahmed (1991)
    • Malakand District
Awan et al. (2007) +1 other reference
    • Mansehra District
      • Kaghan Valley
        • Naran
Jan et al. (1993)
    • North Waziristan District
Jalil et al. (2023)
    • Swat District
Ullah et al. (2025)
Papua New Guinea
 
  • Milne Bay Province
    • D'Entrecasteaux Islands
Davies
  • Sandaun Province
    • Frieda river complex
Espi et al. (2002)
Philippines
 
  • Luzon
    • Bicol Region
      • Albay Province
        • Rapu-Rapu
Sherlock et al. (2003)
    • Central Luzon Region
      • Zambales Province
        • Santa Cruz
Kay (1987)
Aquino et al. (2022)
    • Mimaropa Region
      • Mindoro Island
        • Occidental Mindoro
Watanabe +5 other references
  • Visayas
Oberthür et al. (2017)
    • Western Visayas Region
      • Palawan Province
        • Palawan Island
          • Narra
Shimbashi +7 other references
Poland
 
  • Lower Silesian Voivodeship
    • Dzierżoniów County
      • Gmina Łagiewniki
Wojtulek et al. (2016)
    • Lwówek Śląski County
      • Gmina Wleń
        • Pilchowice
Ćwiek et al. (2014)
    • Świdnica County
      • Gmina Marcinowice
        • Wirki
Harańczyk C. (1970)
    • Wrocław County
      • Gmina Sobótka
        • Sobótka
Lis et al. (1986)
    • Ząbkowice Śląskie County
      • Gmina Bardo
        • Grochowa
Wojtulek et al. (2016)
    • Złotoryja County
      • Gmina Złotoryja
        • Wilków
Kozłowska-Koch (1981) +2 other references
Portugal
 
  • Azores
Abdel-Monem et al. (1975) +11 other references
Gagel +11 other references
  • Portalegre
    • Alter do Chão
Rocha et al. (2017)
Russia
 
  • Amur Oblast
    • Tyndinsky district
Berdnikov et al. (2022) +2 other references
  • Bashkortostan
    • Burzyansky District
      • Kraka ophiolite
Garuti et al. (2021)
Garuti et al. (2021)
    • Uchalinsky District
Gottman et al. (2018)
Saveliev et al. (2018)
Saveliev et al. (2018)
  • Buryatia
    • Okinsky District
Karimov et al. (2024)
Kiseleva +3 other references
Zhmodik et al. (2022)
    • Severo-Baykalsky District
      • Dovyren Highlands
Kislov +4 other references
Kislov +1 other reference
    • Tunkinsky District
Kiseleva et al. (2014)
  • Chelyabinsk Oblast
    • Agapovsky District
Talovina et al. (2008) +1 other reference
    • Vishnevye Mountains
Chudnenko +2 other references
  • Chukotka Autonomous Okrug
    • Bilibinsky District
Ganelin (2011) +1 other reference
  • Irkutsk Oblast
    • Beloziminskoe
Ashchepkov +8 other references
Kolotilina et al. (2019)
    • Uda–Biryusa district
Barkov et al. (2019)
Podlipsky et al. (2015)
Kolotilina et al. (2019)
  • Jewish Autonomous Oblast
Mochalov et al. (2022)
  • Kamchatka Krai
    • Koryak Okrug
      • Olyutorsky district
Palyanova et al. (2023)
Palyanova et al. (2023)
        • Korf
Batanova et al. (1991) +5 other references
Kutyrev et al. (2021) +1 other reference
Kutyrev et al. (2020)
Kutyrev et al. (2018) +1 other reference
    • Milkovsky District
Chayka et al. (2023)
Sandimirova et al. (2016)
    • Sobolevsky District
Sidorov et al. (2004)
    • Yelizovsky District
Kepezhinskas et al. (2022) +1 other reference
Kepezhinskas et al. (2026)
  • Khabarovsk Krai
    • Ayano-Maysky district
Евгений А. Власов et al. (2021)
Lennikov et al. (2004)
Kasatkin et al. (2025)
  • Krasnoyarsk Krai
    • Balakhtinsky District
Yakich et al. (2020)
Yurichev et al. (2017) +1 other reference
    • Maimecha and Kotui Rivers Basin
Badanina et al. (2011)
Malitch et al. (2013) +2 other references
    • Taymyrskiy Autonomous Okrug
      • Taimyr Peninsula
        • Norilsk-Talnakh Mining Region
          • Talnakh Cu-Ni Deposit
Marfin +6 other references
    • Western Sayan range
Kiseleva et al. (2024)
Чернышов et al. (2020) +1 other reference
Cherkasova et al. (2014, August)
Чернышов et al. (2020)
Чернышов et al. (2020)
    • Yermakovsky District
Barkov et al. (2019)
  • Lake Baikal area
Kislov et al. (2020)
  • Murmansk Oblast
    • Kola Peninsula
Korobeinikov et al. (1998)
    • Monche tundra intrusion
Kunakkuzin +5 other references
Serov (2021)
      • NKT Massif
Pripachkin et al. (2024)
      • Sopcha Massif
        • Monchegorsk Cu-Ni Deposit
          • Sopcha Mt
Chashchin et al. (2021) +1 other reference
Chistyakova S et al. (2014) +1 other reference
Grokhovskaya et al. (2000)
    • Northern Karelia
Locality description
    • Serpentinite Belt
Barkov +3 other references
Barkov +3 other references
Barkov +11 other references
Sklyarov +5 other references
Sklyarov +5 other references
Sklyarov +5 other references
Sklyarov +5 other references
Sklyarov +5 other references
  • Orenburg Oblast
    • Gaysky District
Melekestseva et al. (2013)
  • Perm Krai
    • Cherdynsky District
Пономарев et al. (2024)
    • Gornozavodskii District
      • Sarany
  • Primorsky Krai
    • Dalnerechensky District
Ishiwatari et al. (2004)
  • Republic of Karelia
    • Kostomuksha City District
      • Kostomuksha Fe deposit
Gorkovetz et al. (2012)
    • Loukhsky District
Bogina et al. (2023)
    • Pudozhsky District
Bystrov et al. (2015)
  • Sakha
    • Aldan
Okrugin et al. (2018) +1 other reference
Wang et al. (2023)
    • Mirninsky District
      • Daldyn
Malkovets et al. (2013) +1 other reference
  • Sayan Mountains
Kiseleva et al. (2014)
Kiseleva et al. (2014) +1 other reference
Tatarinov et al. (2021)
  • Sverdlovsk Oblast
    • Alapayevsky District
Zaccarini et al. (2016)
    • Asbest
Kislov et al. (2021)
    • Kachkanar
      • Kachkanar Complex
        • Kachkanarskoe
Stepanov et al. (2023)
Stepanov et al. (2023)
Stepanov et al. (2023)
    • Karpinsk Urban Okrug
Sharygin et al. (2014)
    • Nizhnii Tagil
Krause et al. (2007) +3 other references
Anikina et al. (2014)
    • Nizhnyaya Tura
Stepanov et al. (2019)
Stepanov et al. (2020)
    • Novolyalinsky District
Krause et al. (2007)
Zaccarini et al. (2011)
    • Novouralsk
Мурзин et al. (2020)
Мурзин et al. (2020)
    • Pyshminsky District
Smirnov et al. (2022)
Krause et al. (2007) +2 other references
Stepanov et al. (2017)
    • Yekaterinburg
Kislov et al. (2026)
Zaccarini et al. (2013)
Shabutdinov et al. (2024)
  • Tuva
    • Bay-Tayginsky District
Furnes et al. (2019)
    • Kaa-Khemsky District
      • Kaakhem ophiolite belt
Murzin et al. (2009)
    • Pi-Khem District
Furnes et al. (2019)
    • Tes-Khemsky District
Palyanova et al. (2018)
  • Voronezh Oblast
Gillen et al. (Eds.)
    • Upper Don River
      • Nizhnii Mamon Village
Gillen et al. (Eds.)
Gillen et al. (Eds.)
  • Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug
    • Priuralsky District
Yurichev (2021)
Shmelev V.R. et al. (2014)
    • Shuryshkarskiy District
      • Voikar-Syninskiy ultrabasite complex
Pekov et al. (2024)
Saudi Arabia
 
  • Medina Region
Ahmed et al. (2015)
Serbia
 
  • Central Serbia
    • Zlatibor District
      • Priboj
Ministry of Mining and Energy (2002)
Solomon Islands
 
Fermor 2011: Ore Deposits in an ...
South Africa
 
  • Limpopo
    • Sekhukhune District Municipality
      • Fetakgomo Tubatse Local Municipality
        • Steelpoort
Oberthür et al. (2021)
Scoon (2025)
    • Waterberg District Municipality
      • Mogalakwena Local Municipality
        • Mokopane
          • Turfspruit farm
Grobler et al. (2019)
      • Thabazimbi Local Municipality
        • Thabazimbi
Smith et al. (2004)
  • Mpumalanga
    • Ehlanzeni District Municipality
      • Mbombela Local Municipality
        • Barberton
MUNYAI et al. (2011)
    • Gert Sibande District Municipality
      • Chief Albert Luthuli Local Municipality
        • Waterval
          • Uitkomst Complex
Günther (2013) +1 other reference
South Korea
 
  • Ulsan
    • Buk District
CHOI et al. (1985) +1 other reference
Spain
 
  • Andalusia
    • Málaga
      • Estepona
González-Jiménez et al. (2023)
      • Ojén
        • Ojén lherzolite massif
Baurier-Aymat +7 other references
Baurier-Aymat +7 other references
Gervilla et al. (2002)
González-Jiménez et al. (2017)
Gervilla et al. (2002)
  • Canary Islands
    • Las Palmas Province
      • Lanzarote
        • Tinajo
Zaccarini et al. (2024)
        • Yaiza
Zaccarini et al. (2024)
    • Santa Cruz de Tenerife Province
Cendrero (1970) +7 other references
Mitchell-Thomé (1976) +4 other references
Borley et al. (1971) +9 other references
  • Galicia
    • A Coruña
García-Tudela et al. (2024)
    • Pontevedra
      • Forcarei
Fuertes Fuente et al. (1998)
  • Valencian Community
    • Valencia
      • Cofrentes
Ancochea et al. (1984) +1 other reference
Sudan
 
  • Blue Nile
Alshareef et al. (2025)
Sweden
 
  • Skåne County
    • Höör
Printzlau et al. (1972) +7 other references
Tanzania
 
  • Kigoma Region
Wilhelmij et al. (2016) +1 other reference
  • Lindi Region
Indiana Resources
  • Njombe Region
Evans et al. (2012)
Turkey
 
  • Bursa Province
    • Orhaneli District
Kabiru et al. (2017, April)
  • Denizli Province
Akbulut et al. (2010)
  • Erzurum Province
    • Şenkaya District
El-Raouf et al. (2024)
  • Kahramanmaraş Province
Kozlu et al. (2014)
  • Kastamonu Province
    • Hanönü District
Günay et al. (2016)
  • Manisa Province
    • Turgutlu District
Helvaci et al. (2013)
  • Mersin Province
Ishimaru et al. (2018)
  • Muğla Province
Xiong et al. (2022)
  • Sivas Province
    • Kangal District
Koptagel et al. (1997)
Kocatürk et al. (2025)
  • Tekirdag Province
    • Malkara District
Yılmaz et al. (1998) +2 other references
UK
 
  • Scotland
    • Shetland Islands
      • Unst
Prichard et al. (1988)
Ukraine
 
  • Cherkasy Oblast
    • Zvenyhorodka Raion
Gornostayev et al. (2001)
  • Zaporizhia Oblast
    • Berdyansk Raion
YATSENKO et al. (2020)
USA
 
  • Alaska
    • Bethel Census Area
      • Goodnews Bay
        • Salmon River - Red Mountain District
ardf.wr.usgs.gov (2023)
    • Fairbanks North Star Borough
      • Fairbanks Mining District
Southworth (1985) +1 other reference
    • Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
      • Ketchikan Mining District
Thakurta (2008)
Luo et al. (2022)
Luo et al. (2022)
Luo et al. (2022)
    • Valdez-Cordova Census Area
      • Chistochina Mining District
- (2005)
  • Arizona
    • La Paz County
      • Eagletail Mts (Cemetary Ridge)
Haxel et al. (2023)
  • Arkansas
    • Pike County
      • Murfreesboro
Dunn (2002)
  • California
    • Amador County
Rose (1959)
    • Del Norte County
      • Klamath Mountains
        • Diamond Creek Mining District
          • Rockland
            • High Plateau Mountain
USGS MRDS database (2005)
USGS MRDS database (2005)
USGS MRDS database (2005)
USGS MRDS database (2005)
            • Pine Flat Mountain
USGS MRDS database (2005)
USGS MRDS database (2005)
        • Gasquet
          • Gasquet Mountain
USGS MRDS database (2005)
        • Little Rattlesnake Mountain
USGS MRDS database (2005)
        • Patrick Creek Mining District
          • Elk Camp Ridge
USGS MRDS database (2005)
USGS MRDS database (2005)
          • High Dome
USGS MRDS database (2005)
    • Santa Barbara County
      • Guadalupe
Fairbanks (1896)
    • Santa Clara County
      • Black Wonder Mining District
        • Red Mountain
- (2005)
      • Coyote Mining District
        • Coyote
- (2005)
  • Colorado
    • Fremont County
      • McClure Mountain Complex
- (2005)
  • Hawaii
    • Hawaii County
Stearns et al. (1946) +2 other references
    • Honolulu County
Bailey +6 other references
Locality description
    • Kauai County
      • Kauai Island
Macdonald et al. (1960) +1 other reference
Garcia et al. (1986) +2 other references
  • Iowa
    • Sioux County
Windom et al. (1991)
  • Minnesota
    • Saint Louis County
- (2005)
  • Montana
    • Sweet Grass County
Andersen et al. (2018)
  • North Carolina
    • Buncombe County
      • Buncombe Mining District
- (2005)
      • Canton-Democrat
- (2005)
      • Democrat
    • Jackson County
Peterson et al. (2020)
      • Webster-Balsam
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
    • Macon County
      • Cowee Valley
        • Ellijay Mining District
- (2005)
- (2005)
  • Oregon
    • Curry County
      • Babyfoot - Little Chetco
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
      • Kalmiopsis Wilderness
        • Pearsoll Peak
- (2005)
      • Pearsoll Peak
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
      • Sourdough - Vulcan Peak
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
    • Douglas County
      • Riddle Mining District
- (2005)
    • Grant County
      • Canyon City Mining District
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
      • Canyon Creek Mining District
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
    • Jackson County
      • Gold Hill Mining District
- (2005)
      • Red Mountain Mining District
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
    • Josephine County
      • Central Illinois River Mining District
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
      • Chrome Ridge Mining District
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
        • Chrome Ridge Deposits
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
      • Grants Pass Mining District
- (2005)
      • Illinois River Mining District
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
      • Pearsoll Peak area
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
      • Takilma Mining District
- (2005)
      • Waldo Mining District
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
    • Malheur County
      • Willow Creek
- (2005)
  • Rhode Island
    • Providence County
      • Cumberland
[Cumberlandite] Carr et al. (1981)
  • Washington
    • Okanogan County
      • Nighthawk Mining District
- (2005)
- (2005)
    • Skagit County
      • Cypress Island
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
      • Fidalgo Island
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
      • Three Lakes
- (2005)
- (2005)
    • Snohomish County
      • Darrington Mining District
        • Jumbo Mountain
- (2005)
Mustoe (2024)
    • Whatcom County
      • Sisters Mining District
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
Venezuela
 
  • Aragua
    • Santos Michelena
Domènech et al. (2022)
Yemen
 
  • Shabwah Governorate
Ali et al. (2007)
Zambia
 
  • Southern Province
    • Mazabuka District
      • Munali Intrusive Complex
Blanks et al. (2022)
Zimbabwe
 
  • Manicaland
    • Buhera District
Walsh et al. (1997)
  • Mashonaland Central
    • Muzarabani district
Oberthür et al. (2002)
 
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