Evaporite
A rock classification type
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About Evaporite
Sedimentary rocks containing non-carbonate salts. The term 'evaporite' is more strictly a genetic term and sometimes these can be formed through other means. A non-clastic sedimentary rock composed primarily of minerals produced from a saline solution as a result of extensive or total evaporation of the water. Examples include gypsum, anhydrite, rock salt, and various nitrates and borates. The term sometimes includes rocks developed by metamorphism or transport of other evaporites.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
49338
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:49338:5
Classification of Evaporite
Sub-divisions of Evaporite
Synonyms of Evaporite
Common Associates
Associations Based on Photo Data:
| 2 photos of Evaporite associated with Diopside | CaMgSi2O6 |
| 2 photos of Evaporite associated with Marialite | Na4Al3Si9O24Cl |
| 2 photos of Evaporite associated with Halite | NaCl |
| 2 photos of Evaporite associated with Sylvite | KCl |
| 2 photos of Evaporite associated with Carnallite | KMgCl3 · 6H2O |
| 1 photo of Evaporite associated with Pyrite | FeS2 |
Internet Links for Evaporite
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References for Evaporite
Localities for Evaporite
Showing 147 localities.
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The Locality List
- 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).
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Afghanistan | |
| - (n.d.) |
| Waizy et al. (2026) |
| Waizy et al. (2026) | |
Albania | |
| ALLIU (2024) |
Argentina | |
| Bouhier et al. (2023) |
| USGS MRDS Database |
Australia | |
| Magnall et al. (2021) |
| Elliott et al. (2026) |
| White et al. (1980) |
| DEC (2009) |
Belarus | |
| [Sylvinite] Russian Journal of Earth Sciences Vol. 6 |
| [Sylvinite] Belaruskali |
| [Sylvinite] Корулин (1976) | |
| [Halite-stone, Sylvinite] Корулин (1976) |
Brazil | |
| [Sylvinite] Lobato (2011) |
| [Sylvinite] Lobato (2011) | |
| [Sylvinite] ... +1 other reference |
Canada | |
| [Sylvinite] Anderle et al. (1979) |
| [Sylvinite] Grice et al. (2005) |
| Wallace et al. (2025) |
| Grice (1989) |
| Belley et al. (2020) | |
| [Sylvinite] Funk et al. (2021) |
Chile | |
| Guo et al. (2022) |
China | |
| Fang et al. (2026) |
| Guo et al. (2022) | |
| Guo et al. (2022) | |
| Zhao et al. (2022) |
| Li et al. (2019) |
| Zeng et al. (2020) |
| Li et al. (2023) |
| Yu et al. (2018) |
| Ren et al. (2026) |
| Zhang et al. (2026) |
| Miao et al. (2024) | |
| [Sylvinite] Miao et al. (2024) | |
| Hualing et al. (2026) |
| Yu et al. (2023) |
| Dong et al. (2025) |
| Ma et al. (2026) |
| Wang et al. (2023) |
| Wang et al. (2021) |
| Yalikun et al. (2025) +1 other reference |
| Huang et al. (2024) |
| Xu et al. (2024) | |
| [Sylvinite] Tian et al. (2022) |
| Fu et al. (2027) |
Eurasian Plate | |
| Ding et al. (2026) | |
| Wang et al. (2017) | |
| Wang et al. (2022) | |
France | |
| [Sylvinite] École National Supériere des Mines |
| Belot (1978) |
| Belot (1978) | |
| Belot (1978) | |
| Belot (1978) |
| Belot (1978) | |
Germany | |
| Scharrer et al. (2020) |
| [Sylvinite] Own collection |
| [Sylvinite] M.Pippig (1992) |
Ghana | |
| Addae et al. (2026) |
Iran | |
| Maghfouri et al. (2018) |
| Sepahvand et al. (2026) |
| Sepahvand et al. (2026) | |
| Sepahvand et al. (2026) | |
| Maghfouri et al. (2018) |
Italy | |
| Valente et al. (2000) |
| Cipriani et al. (2026) |
| - (n.d.) |
| Macchiarella et al. (2026) |
| Zaccagna (1932) +1 other reference |
| |
Jordan | |
| Al-Slaty et al. (2025) |
Kazakhstan | |
| [Sylvinite] ERCOSPAN (2011) |
| [Sylvinite] ERCOSPAN (2011) |
Laos | |
| Sha et al. (2026) |
Mexico | |
| Beinlich et al. (2019) |
| Mariano et al. (2014, June) |
Netherlands | |
| Pichat (2022) | |
North America Plate | |
| Belkin et al. (1987) | |
Northern Cyprus | |
Russia | |
| [Sylvinite] Pekov et al. (2024) |
| [Sylvinite] Naumov et al. (2006) |
| [Sylvinite] Kalinina et al. (2014) |
| Baksheev et al. (2025) |
Slovakia | |
| [Sylvinite] Koděra et al. (1986) |
| [Sylvinite] Koděra et al. (1986) | |
Spain | |
| [Gypsum-stone] José Zendrera inspection |
| Perona et al. (2018) |
| [Sylvinite] Calvo Rebollar (2006) |
| [Sylvinite] Calvo Rebollar (2006) |
| [Sylvinite] Calvo Rebollar (2006) |
| [Gypsum-mudstone] Castillo-Oliver et al. (2019) |
Tunisia | |
| Ayari et al. (2025) |
| GALFATI et al. (2010) |
Turkey | |
| García-Veigas et al. (2013) |
| Güngör Yeşilova et al. (2023) |
UK | |
| [Anhydrite-stone, Halite-stone] Woods (1979) |
| [Sylvinite] Smith et al. (2014) |
| Kemp et al. (2016) | |
Ukraine | |
| [Sylvinite] Yaremchuk et al. (2025) |
USA | |
| - (2005) |
| - (2005) |
| - (2005) |
| - (2005) | |
| - (2005) |
| - (2005) |
| [Anhydrite-stone] |
| - (2005) |
| - (2005) |
| - (2005) |
| - (2005) |
| - (2005) |
| [Sylvinite] Hawley +5 other references |
| [Sylvinite] Geology of Bottineau County (North Dakota Geological Survey) +1 other reference |
| [Sylvinite] www.dmr.nd.gov (2009) | |
| [Sylvinite] www.dmr.nd.gov (2009) | |
| [Anhydrite-stone] |
| [Anhydrite-stone] |
| [Anhydrite-stone, Gypsum-stone] |
| [Anhydrite-stone] |
| [Anhydrite-stone] |
| [Anhydrite-stone] | |
| [Halite-stone] - (2005) |
| [Anhydrite-stone] |
| [Anhydrite-stone] |
| [Anhydrite-stone] |
| [Anhydrite-stone] |
| [Anhydrite-stone] |
| [Anhydrite-stone] |
| [Anhydrite-stone] |
| [Anhydrite-stone] |
| - (2005) |
| [Anhydrite-stone] |
| [Anhydrite-stone] |
| [Anhydrite-stone] |
| - (2005) |
| - (2005) |
| - (2005) | |
| - (2005) | |
| - (2005) |
Artesia, Eddy County, New Mexico, USA