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Braggite-Vysotskite Series

A solid-solution series between two end-member minerals
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Braggite

Mokopane, Mogalakwena Local Municipality, Waterberg District Municipality, Limpopo, South Africa
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Braggite, etc.

Stillwater Mine, Stillwater County, Montana, USA
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Braggite

Stillwater Complex, Montana, USA
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Braggite

Mokopane, Mogalakwena Local Municipality, Waterberg District Municipality, Limpopo, South Africa
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Braggite, etc.

Stillwater Mine, Stillwater County, Montana, USA
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Braggite

Stillwater Complex, Montana, USA
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Braggite

Mokopane, Mogalakwena Local Municipality, Waterberg District Municipality, Limpopo, South Africa
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Braggite, etc.

Stillwater Mine, Stillwater County, Montana, USA
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About Braggite-Vysotskite SeriesHide

Crystal System:
Tetragonal
Series Formula:
PdPt3S4 to PdS
A series between Braggite and Vysotskite


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
8627
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:8627:7

Crystallography of Braggite-Vysotskite SeriesHide

Crystal System:
Tetragonal

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0009481BraggiteChilds J D, Hall S R (1973) The crystal structure of braggite, (Pt,Pd,Ni)S Acta Crystallographica B29 1446-14511973Potgietersrust district, Transvaal, South Africa0293
0010019VysotskiteBrese N E, Squattrito P J, Ibers J A (1985) Reinvestigation of the structure of PdS Acta Crystallographica C41 1829-18301985synthetic0293
0010567VysotskiteGaskell T F (1937) The structure of braggite and palladium sulphide Zeitschrift fur Kristallographie 96 203-2131937synthetic0293
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References for Braggite-Vysotskite SeriesHide

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Localities for Braggite-Vysotskite SeriesHide

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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
    • Yancowinna Co.
[Braggite] Mineralogical Society of America - ...
  • Western Australia
    • City of Karratha
      • Karratha
[Braggite] HOATSON et al. (1992)
Austria
 
  • Styria
    • Leoben District
[Braggite] Malitch et al. (2001) +2 other references
      • Sankt Stefan ob Leoben
        • Mitterberg
[Braggite] Malitch et al. (2002)
Brazil
 
  • Pará
    • Curionópolis
[Braggite] Mineralogical Society of America - ...
[Braggite] Berni et al. (2014) +1 other reference
Bulgaria
 
  • Blagoevgrad Province
    • Blagoevgrad Municipality
[Braggite] Цинцов (1998)
  • Burgas Province
    • Kameno Municipality
[Braggite] Atanasov (1990)
Canada
 
  • British Columbia
    • Liard Mining Division
[Vysotskite] Vos et al. (2007)
  • New Brunswick
    • Kings Co.
      • Cardwell Parish
[Braggite] Grammatikopoulos et al. (2006)
  • Ontario
    • Kenora District
      • Ring of Fire
        • BMA527861 Area
[Braggite] Musa Karkus (2010)
    • Thunder Bay District
      • Coldwell complex
[Braggite] Ames et al. (2017)
[Braggite] Good et al. (2017)
      • Lac des Iles Area
[Braggite] Louis J. Cabri and J.H. Gilles Laflamme (1979) +1 other reference
[Braggite] Canadian Mineralogist et al. (1984)
      • Seeley Lake Area
[Vysotskite] EcoMetrix Reort for Stillwater Canada Inc (2012)
  • Québec
    • Chaudière-Appalaches
      • Les Appalaches RCM
        • Saint-Joseph-de-Coleraine
[Braggite] Canadian Mineralogist 28
[Braggite] 12 (12) +1 other reference
[Braggite] Corrivaux et al. (1990)
China
 
  • Hebei
    • Chengde
      • Fengning County
        • Boluonuo
[Vysotskite] Zuxiang Yu et al. (1974) +2 other references
  • Xinjiang
    • Bayin'gholin Autonomous Prefecture
      • Ruoqiang Co. (Qakilik Co.; Chaqiliq Co.)
[Braggite] Guofan Liu et al. (2005)
    • Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture
      • Tacheng Prefecture (Tarbaghatay Prefecture)
        • Tuoli Co. (Toli Co.)
          • Sartohay (Sartokay; Sartuohai; Saertuohai)
[Vysotskite] Zhu et al. (2019)
DR Congo
 
  • Lualaba
    • Mutshatsha
[Vysotskite] ...
Ecuador
 
  • Carchi Province
    • Awa Indian Preserve
[Braggite] Barron et al. (2025)
  • Esmeraldas Province
[Braggite] Weiser et al. (1993)
Finland
 
[Braggite] Törroos Ragnar +1 other reference
    • Enontekiö
[Braggite] Kojonen et al. (2007) +4 other references
[Braggite] Tuisku (2010)
    • Inari
      • Ivalojoki
[Braggite] Kari Kojonen (2012)
[Braggite] Kojonen et al. (2014)
[Braggite] Gustafsson et al. (2019)
    • Penikat complex
[Braggite] Alapieti et al. (1986)
[Braggite] 5th International Platinum Symposium ... +2 other references
[Braggite] Econ Geol (1986)
[Braggite] American Mineralogist +2 other references
    • Portimo complex
[Braggite] Andersen et al. (2006)
[Vysotskite] Papunen (1986)
[Braggite] Mineralogical Society of America - ...
    • Sodankylä
[Braggite] Törmänen et al. (eds.) +3 other references
      • Kevitsansarvi (Keivitsansarvi)
[Braggite] 33 IGC excursion No 15 +1 other reference
      • Viiankiaapa mire area
[Braggite] Pelayo Barrón Francisco (2020)
France
 
  • Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
    • Ain
      • Bourg-en-Bresse
        • Jayat
[Braggite] Ducluzaux (2022)
        • Lescheroux
[Braggite] Ducluzaux (2022)
    • Savoie
      • Chambéry
        • Marcieux
[Braggite] Ducluzaux (2021)
Greece
 
  • Central Greece
    • Phthiotis
      • Domokos
[Braggite] Tsikouras et al. (2016)
[Braggite] 12 (12) +1 other reference
  • Thessaly
    • Trikala
      • Meteora
[Braggite] Kapsiotis et al. (2011)
Greenland
 
  • Sermersooq
    • Kangerlussuaq Fjord
[Vysotskite] Thomassen et al. (2006, February)
[Braggite] Holwell et al. (2016)
India
 
  • Odisha
    • Keonjhar District
[Braggite] Canadian Mineralogist 40:277-309
[Braggite] Augé et al. (2002, July)
[Braggite] Sahu et al. (2022)
[Braggite] Jena et al. (2017)
Japan
 
  • Hokkaidō Prefecture
    • Rumoi Subprefecture
[Braggite] NISHIO–HAMANE et al. (2022)
      • Tomamae District
        • Tomamae
[Braggite] NISHIO–HAMANE et al. (2022)
Kazakhstan
 
  • Aktobe Region
    • Kargaly District
[Vysotskite] doi.org (n.d.) +1 other reference
Madagascar
 
  • Atsinanana
    • Antanambao Manampotsy District
[Braggite] Legendre et al. (1992)
[Braggite] Auge et al. (1992) +1 other reference
Myanmar
 
  • Sagaing Region
    • Monywa District
[Braggite] Hagen et al. (1990)
New Zealand
 
  • Southland Region
    • Southland District
      • Catlins Coast
[Braggite] Railton et al. (1990)
[Braggite] Railton et al. (1990)
Philippines
 
  • Luzon
    • Cordillera Administrative Region
      • Benguet Province
        • Tuba
[Vysotskite] Piestrzyński et al. (1994)
Russia
 
  • Buryatia
    • Severo-Baykalsky District
      • Dovyren Highlands
[Vysotskite] Sobolev et al. (2025)
  • Kamchatka Krai
    • Koryak Okrug
      • Karaginsky District
[Vysotskite] Tolstykh et al. (2000)
      • Olyutorsky district
[Vysotskite] Kutyrev et al. (2018) +1 other reference
    • Sobolevsky District
[Braggite] Mikon specimen
  • Kemerovo Oblast
[Braggite] Zhmodik et al. (2016)
  • Khabarovsk Krai
    • Ayano-Maysky district
      • Konder alkaline-ultrabasic massif
[Vysotskite] Kasatkin et al. (2025)
  • Krasnoyarsk Krai
    • Lysanskiy dunite-peridotite-gabbro complex
[Braggite] Barkov et al. (2023)
[Braggite] Barkov et al. (2021)
    • Taymyrskiy Autonomous Okrug
      • Taimyr Peninsula
[Braggite] Gritsenko et al. (2022)
          • Noril'sk Cu-Ni deposit
            • Noril'sk-1 Cu-Ni deposit
[Braggite] Pavel.M. Kartashov (n.d.)
[Braggite] Gritsenko et al. (2022)
[Braggite] Pekov (1998)
[Braggite] Kovalenker et al. (1975) +1 other reference
[Vysotskite] Pekov (1998)
    • Western Sayan range
[Braggite] Cherkasova et al. (2014, August)
    • Yermakovsky District
[Braggite] Barkov et al. (2018)
  • Murmansk Oblast
[Braggite] Gabov (2010)
[Braggite] 33rd International Geological Congress (2008)
[Braggite] Hålenius et al. (2018)
[Braggite] Groshev +7 other references
[Braggite] Groshev +6 other references
[Braggite] Groshev +6 other references
[Braggite] Groshev +7 other references
[Braggite] Groshev +7 other references
[Braggite] 33rd International Geological Congress (2008)
[Vysotskite] Vymazalová et al. (2021)
[Braggite] Groshev +7 other references
[Braggite] Groshev et al. (2019)
    • Kovdorsky District
[Braggite] Sorokhtina et al. (2021)
[Braggite] www.duke.edu (2003)
[Braggite] Chashchin et al. (2018)
[Braggite] Grokhovskaya et al. (2009)
[Braggite] Yury L. Voytekhovsky (2008)
      • Sopcha Massif
[Braggite] Grokhovskaya et al. (2003)
[Braggite] - (2014)
[Braggite] Grokhovskaya et al. (2014)
[Braggite] Chashchin et al. (2013)
[Braggite] Chashchin et al. (2013)
  • Novosibirsk Oblast
    • Egor’evsk ore placer district
      • Ik placer field
[Braggite] Podlipsky et al. (2007)
  • Perm Krai
    • Gornozavodskii District
      • Sarany
[Braggite] Puzik (2019)
  • Republic of Karelia
    • Burakovskii Layered Complex
[Braggite] Grishaenko et al. (2007)
    • Kondopozhsky District
[Braggite] - (2014)
    • Loukhsky District
      • Oulanka plutonic complex
        • Olanga River (Oulanka River)
[Braggite] Eur. J. Mineral. +2 other references
[Braggite] Barkov et al. (2001) +1 other reference
    • Northern Karelia
[Braggite] Lavrov et al. (2017)
    • Suojärvi District
[Braggite] Коневин et al. (2020)
  • Sakha
    • Anabar River basin
[Vysotskite] Okrugin et al. (2024)
  • Sverdlovsk Oblast
    • Kachkanar
      • Kachkanar Complex
        • Kachkanarskoe
[Braggite] Stepanov et al. (2023)
    • Karpinsk Urban Okrug
[Vysotskite] Mikhailov et al. (2021)
    • Prigorodny District
      • Volkovskii Cu-Fe-V-Au-Pd complex
[Vysotskite] Zaccarini et al. (2004) +1 other reference
[Vysotskite] Mikhailov et al. (2021)
[Braggite] Gurskaya (2002)
  • Ural Mountains
    • Polar Urals
[Braggite] Cherkasova et al. (2014, August)
  • Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug
    • Labytnangi
[Braggite] Murzin et al. (2022)
Sierra Leone
 
  • Western Area
[Vysotskite] Bowles (2000)
[Braggite] Bowles et al. (2018)
South Africa
 
[Braggite] ... +1 other reference
  • Eastern Cape
    • Alfred Nzo District Municipality
      • Umzimvubu Local Municipality
        • Insizwa
[Braggite] Cairncross et al. (1995)
  • Limpopo
    • Capricorn District Municipality
      • Blouberg Local Municipality
[Braggite] Manyeruke (2007)
[Braggite] McCreesh et al. (2018)
[Braggite] McCreesh et al. (2018)
    • Sekhukhune District Municipality
      • Fetakgomo Tubatse Local Municipality
[Braggite] Schwellnus et al. (1976) +1 other reference
[Braggite] McCall (2016)
[Braggite] Cairncross et al. (1995)
[Braggite] Kottke-Levin (2011)
[Braggite] - (2014) +1 other reference
[Braggite] Montjoie (2018)
[Braggite] Melcher et al. (2005)
[Braggite] Cairncross et al. (1995)
[Braggite] Cairncross et al. (1995)
        • Steelpoort
[Braggite] Cairncross et al. (1995)
    • Waterberg District Municipality
      • Modimolle-Mookgophong Local Municipality
        • Mookgophong
[Braggite] Cairncross et al. (1995)
[Braggite] Cairncross et al. (1995)
      • Mogalakwena Local Municipality
[Braggite] Bannister (1932)
[Braggite] Ndhlovu (2017)
          • Mogalakwena Mine
[Braggite] Cairncross et al. (1995) +1 other reference
[Braggite] Holwell et al. (2006)
[Braggite] Cairncross et al. (1995)
[Vysotskite] Hutchinson et al. (2005)
[Braggite] Cabri et al. (1976) +1 other reference
      • Thabazimbi Local Municipality
        • Thabazimbi
[Braggite] Roberts
[Braggite] McCall (2016)
  • North West
    • Bojanala Platinum District Municipality
      • Madibeng Local Municipality
[Braggite] Cairncross et al. (1995)
[Braggite] Cairncross et al. (1995)
[Braggite] Cairncross et al. (1995)
[Braggite] Barkov et al. (2001)
      • Rustenburg Local Municipality
[Braggite] Cairncross et al. (1995)
[Braggite] Dzvinamurungu (2012)
        • Rustenburg
[Braggite] Cairncross et al. (1995)
[Braggite] Cairncross et al. (1995)
[Braggite] Cairncross et al. (1995) +1 other reference
[Braggite] Junge et al. (2014)
          • Royal Bafokeng
[Braggite] Smith et al. (2013)
[Braggite]
[Braggite] Brynard et al. (1976) +1 other reference
[Braggite] Voordouw et al. (2010)
[Braggite] Cairncross et al. (1995)
Spain
 
  • Galicia
    • A Coruña
[Braggite] 12 (12) +5 other references
Tanzania
 
  • Kigoma Region
[Vysotskite] Wilhelmij et al. (2016)
Turkey
 
  • Hatay Province
    • Arsuz
[Braggite] Kozlu et al. (2010)
UK
 
[Braggite] Tindle (2008)
    • Highland
      • Caol and Mallaig
        • Isle of Rum
[Braggite] Power et al. (2000)
USA
 
  • Alaska
    • Kodiak Island Borough
      • Tugidak Island
[Braggite] Belkin et al. (2021)
  • California
    • Nevada County
      • North San Juan Mining District
        • North San Juan
[Vysotskite] Sjoberg et al. (1980) +3 other references
  • Minnesota
    • Lake County
      • Beaver Bay
        • Beaver Bay Complex
[Braggite] Chusi Li et al. (2008)
  • Montana
[Braggite] Canadian Mineralogist +6 other references
    • Stillwater County
[Vysotskite] Volborth et al. (1986)
[Braggite] Volborth et al. (1986)
[Braggite] Volborth et al. (1986)
      • J-M Reef (Howland Reef)
[Braggite] Criddle et al. (1985)
[Braggite] Volborth et al. (1986)
[Braggite] Volborth et al. (1986)
[Braggite] Volborth et al. (1986)
[Braggite] Rifai +5 other references
[Braggite] Volborth et al. (1986)
    • Sweet Grass County
[Braggite] Robert C. Smith II Ph.D. P.G. +1 other reference
[Braggite] Corkery (2002)
[Braggite] ... +1 other reference
  • Nevada
    • Clark County
      • Virgin Mountains
[Vysotskite] Castor et al. (2004)
  • Pennsylvania
    • Chester County
[Braggite] Smith et al. (2011)
    • Lancaster County
[Vysotskite] Smith and Barnes (2011)
Zimbabwe
 
  • Mashonaland West
    • Chegutu District
[Braggite] Stribrny et al. (2000) +5 other references
  • Masvingo
    • Chiredzi District
      • Chiredzi mining district
[Braggite] Oberthür et al. (2003) +1 other reference
  • Midlands
    • Shurugwi District
[Braggite] Oberthür et al. (2013)
[Braggite] Wilson et al. (2001)
    • Zvishavane District
      • Zvishavane (Shabani; Shabanie; Shavani)
[Braggite] Wilson et al. (2001) +1 other reference
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