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Riebeckite Root Name Group

A group of related mineral species
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About Riebeckite Root Name GroupHide

Formula:
◻Na2(C2+3Fe3+2)(Si8O22)W2
The riebeckite minerals are sodium amphiboles defined with A(Na+K+2Ca)< 0.5 apfu and 1.5 apfu < C(Al+Fe3++2Ti) with Fe3+ as the dominant element in the C3+ position.

The individual minerals are defined by the dominant elements in the C2+ and W positions. The most common dominant elements in the various positions are:
C2+ position: Mg or Fe2+ dominant
W position: (OH) or F dominant
Crystal System:
Monoclinic
This page provides mineralogical data about Riebeckite Root Name Group.


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
8698
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:8698:7

Chemistry of Riebeckite Root Name GroupHide

Mindat Formula:
◻Na2(C2+3Fe3+2)(Si8O22)W2

The riebeckite minerals are sodium amphiboles defined with A(Na+K+2Ca)< 0.5 apfu and 1.5 apfu < C(Al+Fe3++2Ti) with Fe3+ as the dominant element in the C3+ position.

The individual minerals are defined by the dominant elements in the C2+ and W positions. The most common dominant elements in the various positions are:
C2+ position: Mg or Fe2+ dominant
W position: (OH) or F dominant

Age distributionHide

Recorded ages:
Neoproterozoic to Paleogene : 551 Ma to 41 Ma - based on 11 recorded ages.
Sample ages:
Sample IDRecorded ageGeologic TimeDating method
141 MaEoceneK-Ar
251 MaEoceneK-Ar
3212 MaLate/Upper TriassicK-Ar
4226 ± 1.1 MaLate/Upper TriassicK-Ar
5239.2 ± 0.4 MaMiddle TriassicSHRIMP zircon U-Pb dating of riebeckite granite
6377 ± 7 MaLate/Upper DevonianK-Ar
7394 ± 15 MaEarly/Lower DevonianK-Ar
8551 MaEdiacaranK-Ar
Sample references:
IDLocalityReferenceNotes
1Warsak Intrusions, Mohmand District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, PakistanRiebeckite from granite
2Gigye-Gyeongju granite, Gyeongju City, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea
3Longwangzhuang pluton, Luanchuan County, Luoyang, Henan, China
4Sams Creek, Cobb Valley, Tasman Region, New Zealand
5Hongge V-Ti-Fe deposit, Yanbian County, Panzhihua, Sichuan, China
6Victoria River Granite Complex, Southern Grampians Shire, Victoria, Australia
7Learnie Quarry, Black Isle, Highland, Scotland, UKUndue reliance should not be placed on this because it derives from a single specimen, the. amphibole of which contained only 0.081% K.
8Gem Park Complex Prospect, Custer County, Colorado, USA

Chemical AnalysisHide

Oxide wt%:
 123
SiO253.85 %56.34 %49.74 %
TiO20.12 %0.63 %
Al2O30.80 %4.00 %2.04 %
FeO223.42 %
MnO0.10 %1.05 %1.36 %
MgO9.49 %15.26 %0.99 %
CaO1.40 %0.66 %0.80 %
Na2O6.39 %7.89 %6.56 %
K2O0.33 %0.30 %1.50 %
Cl0.01 %
F0.18 %0.38 %
FeO3.14 %33.36 %
O=F0.16 %
Fe2O30.0 %
ZrO20.0 %
Total:96.09 %89.18 %96.98 %
Empirical formulas:
Sample IDEmpirical Formula
2A(Na0.22K0.0,05)0.27 B( (Na1.90Ca0.10) 2.00 C( (Mg3.16Fe2+0.05Mn2+0.12Fe3+1.06Al0.61) 5.00 T( (Si7.96Al0.04) 8.00O22 W( (OH) 1.83 F0.17) 2.00
Sample references:
IDLocalityReferenceNotes
1Mud Tank Vermiculite Mine, Alcoota Station, Central Desert Region, Northern Territory, AustraliaAverage of 6 analyses. Sample from an alkali-syenite.
2Iimori mine, Afuzu-mura, Iwade city, Wakayama Prefecture, JapanChemical analyses of the amphibole were performed on JEOL JXA–8800R and JEOL JXA–8900R electron microprobes at the GSJ Laboratory, AIST. Based on the relatively high oxygen fugacity indicated by the high Fe3+/(Fe2++Fe3+) ratios (0.99–1.0) of associated aegirine and garnet (Banno and Yamada, 2012), the Fe3+/Fe2+ ratios of the amphibole were estimated using the maximum ferric method of Leake et al. (1997). Total Mn was expressed as Mn2+, because, in this way, formulae calculated using the maximum ferric method satisfied the six criteria for calculation of amphibole formulae outlined by Leake et al. (1997).

The amphibole is pale yellowish green and occurs as euhedral to subhedral crystals with lengths up to 500µm.
3Motzfeldt Centre, Igaliku Complex, Kujalleq, GreenlandSample from an alkali-rich syenite

Crystallography of Riebeckite Root Name GroupHide

Crystal System:
Monoclinic

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0005155Fluoro-riebeckiteHawthorne F C (1978) The crystal chemistry of the amphiboles. VIII. The crystal structure and site chemistry of fluor-riebeckite The Canadian Mineralogist 16 187-1941978Pikes Peak, Colorado, USA0293
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Synonyms of Riebeckite Root Name GroupHide

Sodic amphibole (in part)

Varieties of Riebeckite Root Name GroupHide

Cape AsbestosA variety of crocidolite occurring in narrow interbedded veins traversing the Griqua Town series of banded jaspers and ironstones in Griqualand, South Africa.
CrocidoliteA fibrous to asbestiform variety of riebeckite or magnesio-riebeckite.

Relationship of Riebeckite Root Name Group to other SpeciesHide

Other Members of Sodium Amphibole Subgroup:
Arfvedsonite Root Name GroupANa2(C2+4Fe3+}Si8O22W2Mon.
Eckermannite Root Name GroupANa2(C2+4Al}Si8O22W2Mon.
Glaucophane Root Name Group◻Na2(C2+3Al2)Si8O22W2Mon.
Leakeite Root Name GroupANa2(C2+2C3+2Li)(Si8O22)W2
Nybøite Root Name GroupANa2(C2+3C3+2)(AlSi7O22)W2
Riebeckite Root Name Group Members:
Fluoro-riebeckite ◻Na2(Fe2+3Fe3+2)(Si8O22)F2Mon. 2/m : B2/m
Magnesio-fluoro-riebeckite ◻Na2(Mg3Fe3+2)(Si8O22)F2Mon. 2/m : B2/m
Magnesio-riebeckite ◻Na2(Mg3Fe3+2)(Si8O22)(OH)2Mon.
Riebeckite ◻Na2(Fe2+3Fe3+2)Si8O22(OH)2Mon. 2/m : B2/m
Click on any node to view relationships. Formula-derived relationship network for the group members above. Use Find related species to add formula-neighbour species outside the current group view. Solid links show inferred chemical differences; dashed violet links show same-formula crystallographic differences. Hydration states are not treated as relationship changes. These relationships do not imply any real-world substitution reactions between these species.

Other InformationHide

Health Risks:
This mineral is known to be a respirable carcinogen, and is a common form of asbestos. Exposure to very dusty air or long-term exposure to low level airborne dusts containing fine fibres of the mineral has been found to cause a high risk of serious lung disease including mesothelioma and lung cancer. Care should be taken working with samples that contain fibrous forms of this mineral, to avoid creating or inhaling dusts. Non-fibrous forms, such as in many amphibolites, are safer to handle, but can still produce potentially carcinogenic respirable fibre when crushed. Appropriate dust masks should be worn if working in areas which have dusts likely to be rich in this mineral. Storage and careful handling of specimens has little or no risk.

Riebeckite Root Name Group in petrologyHide

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References for Riebeckite Root Name GroupHide

Localities for Riebeckite Root Name GroupHide

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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.
Afghanistan
 
  • Nuristan
[Riebeckite] Brandstätter et al. (2000)
Algeria
 
  • Tamanrasset Province (Tamanghasset Province)
    • Tamanrasset District
[Riebeckite] M. Girod
[Riebeckite] M. Girod
[Riebeckite] Azzouni‐Sekkal et al. (1987)
    • Tazrouk District
      • Idlès
[Riebeckite] Remy (Sahara Central) +2 other references
Angola
 
  • Zaire Province
    • Noqui
[Riebeckite] Holmes (1915) +3 other references
Antarctica
  • West Antarctica
[Riebeckite] Davies (1984)
[Riebeckite] Goldring (1962)
Argentina
 
  • Córdoba Province
    • Punilla Department
      • San Roque District
        • Tanti
[Riebeckite] Dina (1993)
  • Salta Province
    • Iruya Department
[Riebeckite] Woolley (1987)
    • La Poma Department
[Riebeckite]
Atlantic Ocean
 
  • Walvis Ridge
[Magnesio-riebeckite] Carman et al. (South Atlantic) +1 other reference
Australia
 
  • New South Wales
    • Bland Co.
[Riebeckite] Wormald et al. (1988)
    • Camden County
[Riebeckite] Stevens +2 other references
[Riebeckite] Gardner +1 other reference
    • Macquarie Co.
      • Port Macquarie
[Riebeckite] Knutson +4 other references
  • Northern Territory
    • Central Desert Region
      • Alcoota Station
[Magnesio-riebeckite, Riebeckite] Currie et al. (1992)
[Riebeckite] Black et al. (1978) +3 other references
  • Queensland
    • Central Highlands Region
      • Capella
[Riebeckite] Wellman (1978) +3 other references
    • City of Mount Isa
[Magnesio-riebeckite, Riebeckite] Andy Wilde et al. (2013)
    • Rockhampton Region
[Riebeckite] Murray (1975) +2 other references
    • Sunshine Coast Region
[Riebeckite] Stevens +3 other references
[Riebeckite] Bryan et al. (1973) +3 other references
  • South Australia
    • District Council of Orroroo Carrieton
      • Walloway
[var: Crocidolite] Stracke +5 other references
    • Goyder Regional Council
      • Burra
[var: Crocidolite] Drexel (2009)
      • Robertstown
[var: Crocidolite] Noble et al. (1983)
    • Pastoral Unincorporated Area
      • Flinders Ranges
        • Oraparinna homestead (Oraparinna National Park)
[var: Crocidolite]
      • Outalpa
        • Ameroo Hill
[Riebeckite] Gov't Geol. Recon. Map (1954)
      • Umberatana
[Magnesio-riebeckite] Lottermoser (1987) +2 other references
  • Tasmania
    • Derwent Valley municipality
[Riebeckite] Bottrill et al. (2008)
    • Huon Valley municipality
      • Huon-Channel region
[Riebeckite] Taheri +1 other reference
    • Waratah-Wynyard municipality
      • Corinna-Savage River district
[Magnesio-riebeckite] Bottrill & Taheri +1 other reference
  • Tweed Volcano Group
[Riebeckite] Ross +2 other references
  • Victoria
    • Southern Grampians Shire
[Riebeckite] Spencer-Jones +1 other reference
  • Western Australia
    • Ashburton Shire
      • Barradale
[Riebeckite] Woolley (2019)
      • Tom Price
[Riebeckite] Rio Tinto Group
[var: Crocidolite, Riebeckite] Miyano et al. (1983)
[var: Crocidolite, Riebeckite] Ayres (1972) +1 other reference
        • Wittenoom Gorge
[var: Crocidolite, Riebeckite] www.mininglegacies.org (2015)
[var: Crocidolite, Riebeckite] Grubb (1971)
[var: Crocidolite]
[var: Crocidolite, Riebeckite] www.mininglegacies.org (2015)
    • East Pilbara Shire
      • Newman
[var: Crocidolite] BHP
[Riebeckite] Jacobson et al. (2007)
      • Weeli Wolli Creek Area
[Riebeckite] Lascelles (2006)
        • Mining Area C
[var: Crocidolite] BHP
[Riebeckite] Robe River Iron Associates
    • Halls Creek Shire
[Magnesio-riebeckite] Downes et al. (2014)
    • Laverton Shire
[Riebeckite] Van De Graaff
      • Mount Weld Station
[Magnesio-riebeckite] Dunkan et al. (1990) +4 other references
Austria
 
  • Burgenland
    • Oberwart District
      • Bernstein
        • Redlschlag
[Magnesio-riebeckite, Riebeckite] Koller (1978)
  • Carinthia
    • Spittal an der Drau District
      • Reißeck
        • Kolbnitz
[Riebeckite] Walter et al. (2015)
  • Lower Austria
    • Melk District
      • Emmersdorf an der Donau
        • Gossam
          • Moosing
[Riebeckite] Alber (1987)
    • Neunkirchen District
[Riebeckite] Zemann (1950) +1 other reference
        • Schlossberg
[Riebeckite] Exel (1993) +1 other reference
[Riebeckite] Kolitsch et al. (2016)
      • Puchberg am Schneeberg
[var: Crocidolite] Exel (1993)
    • Waidhofen an der Thaya District
      • Waidhofen an der Thaya
[Riebeckite] Nemec (1988)
  • Salzburg
    • Hallein District
      • Abtenau
        • Rigaus
[Riebeckite] Strasser (1995)
[Magnesio-riebeckite] Strasser (1989)
        • Seydegg
[Magnesio-riebeckite] Strasser (1989)
[var: Crocidolite] - (n.d.)
      • Sankt Koloman
[var: Crocidolite] Strasser (1995)
[Magnesio-riebeckite] Hasenberger et al. (1998) +2 other references
[Magnesio-riebeckite] Strasser (1989)
[var: Crocidolite] Hasenberger et al. (1998)
      • Scheffau am Tennengebirge
        • Moosegg
[Magnesio-riebeckite, Riebeckite] Bernroider et al. (2017) +4 other references
    • Tamsweg District
      • Tweng
[Magnesio-riebeckite] Kolitsch et al. (2015) +1 other reference
  • Styria
    • Liezen District
      • Grundlsee
        • Wienern
[var: Crocidolite, Magnesio-riebeckite] Exel (1993)
      • Landl
        • Großreifling
[Magnesio-riebeckite] Kolitsch (2026)
  • Upper Austria
    • Gmunden District
      • Bad Ischl
        • Perneck
[var: Crocidolite, Magnesio-riebeckite] Kolitsch (2026)
  • Vorarlberg
    • Bludenz District
      • Dalaas
[var: Crocidolite] Polz (1989)
[var: Crocidolite, Magnesio-riebeckite] Kolitsch (2026) +1 other reference
[var: Crocidolite] Polz (1989)
Belarus
 
  • Gomel Region
    • Zhytkavichy District
[Magnesio-riebeckite] E.P. Shpanov et al. (1989) +1 other reference
Benin
 
  • Collines Department
[Riebeckite] Hubert (1907)
Bolivia
 
  • Beni
[var: Crocidolite] Federico Ahlfeld (1967)
  • Cochabamba
    • Chapare Province
[Magnesio-riebeckite] Whittaker (1949)
        • Cristalmayu subdistrict
          • Campovía
[Magnesio-riebeckite] GEOBOL-PNUD et al. (as "crocidolite")
[Magnesio-riebeckite] GEOBOL-PNUD
          • Chocolatal (Rocko Rancho)
            • Minasmayu valley
[Magnesio-riebeckite] GEOBOL-PNUD et al. (as "crocidolite")
[Magnesio-riebeckite] GEOBOL-PNUD et al. (as "crocidolite")
          • Cristalmayu
[Magnesio-riebeckite] GEOBOL-PNUD et al. (as "crocidolite")
[Magnesio-riebeckite] Petrov (n.d.)
[Magnesio-riebeckite] Petrov (n.d.)
            • Capilla Pampa
[Magnesio-riebeckite] GEOBOL-PNUD et al. (as "crocidolite")
            • Cristalmayu valley
[var: Crocidolite, Magnesio-riebeckite] Petrov (n.d.)
[Magnesio-riebeckite, Riebeckite] Federico Ahlfeld and Jorge Muñoz Reyes (1955)
[Magnesio-riebeckite] GEOBOL-PNUD et al. (as "crocidolite")
[Magnesio-riebeckite] GEOBOL-PNUD et al. (as "crocidolite")
[Magnesio-riebeckite] GEOBOL-PNUD et al. (as "crocidolite")
                • Paraje Uno
[Magnesio-riebeckite] GEOBOL-PNUD et al. (as "crocidolite")
[Magnesio-riebeckite] GEOBOL-PNUD et al. (as "crocidolite")
        • El Palmar subdistrict
[Magnesio-riebeckite] GEOBOL-PNUD et al. (as "crocidolite")
[Magnesio-riebeckite] GEOBOL-PNUD et al. (as "crocidolite")
        • Limbo subdistrict
[Magnesio-riebeckite] Petrov (n.d.) +1 other reference
[Magnesio-riebeckite] Federico Ahlfeld and Jorge Muñoz Reyes (1955)
  • Santa Cruz
    • Velasco Province
[Riebeckite]
Brazil
 
  • Amazonas
    • Presidente Figueiredo
[Riebeckite] Horbe et al. (1991) +2 other references
[Riebeckite] Horbe et al. (1999) +6 other references
  • Minas Gerais
    • Conselheiro Lafaiete
[Riebeckite] acd.ufrj.br (2002)
    • Sabará
[Riebeckite] Peterle et al. (2026)
    • Ubá
[Riebeckite] Pinto (1996)
  • Paraíba
    • São José de Espinharas
[Riebeckite] Mishra et al. (2024)
  • Paraná
    • Tijucas do Sul
      • Morro Redondo complex
[Riebeckite] Grangeiro et al. (2025)
  • Pernambuco
[Riebeckite] www.unb.br (2006)
  • Rio de Janeiro
    • Itatiaia
[Riebeckite] Rosa et al. (2018)
  • Rondônia
    • Costa Marques
[Riebeckite] Buch (2018)
  • Santa Catarina
[Riebeckite] Vlach (2012)
  • São Paulo
    • Ilhabela
      • Búzios island
[Riebeckite] de Barros Gomes et al. (2017)
Bulgaria
 
  • Stara Zagora Province
    • Kazanlak Municality
      • Shipka
[Magnesio-riebeckite] Dyulgerov +2 other references
Burkina Faso
 
  • Plateau-Central Region
    • Oubritenga Province
[Riebeckite] Ducellier (1963)
Cambodia
 
[var: Crocidolite] Montgomery (n.d.)
Cameroon
 
  • Adamawa Region
    • Mayo-Banyo
[Riebeckite] Koch (E41) +4 other references
      • Tikar plain
[Riebeckite] Koch (E41) +1 other reference
  • Far North Region
[Riebeckite] Lasserre (1966) +3 other references
[Riebeckite] Lasserre (1978)
[Riebeckite] Gouhier (1974) +1 other reference
[Riebeckite] Lasserre (1978)
  • Littoral Region
[Riebeckite] Gèze (1953) +1 other reference
[Riebeckite] Cantagrel et al. (1978) +1 other reference
  • North Region
    • Bénoué
      • Ngong
[Riebeckite] Koch (O52) +1 other reference
[Riebeckite] Lasserre (1978)
[Riebeckite] Lasserre (1966) +2 other references
[Riebeckite] Lasserre (1978) +1 other reference
[Riebeckite] Kouske et al. (2022)
[Riebeckite] Koch (1955) +1 other reference
  • Northwest Region
    • Donga-Mantung
[Riebeckite] Cantagrel et al. (1978) +1 other reference
Canada
 
  • British Columbia
    • Cariboo Mining Division
      • Wicheeda Lake
[Magnesio-riebeckite] Dalsin (2013) +1 other reference
    • Liard Mining Division
      • Galore Creek
[var: Crocidolite] Novagold Resources Inc.
    • Omineca Mining Division
      • Pinchi Lake
[Magnesio-riebeckite] Ghent et al. (1990)
    • Revelstoke Mining Division
[Riebeckite] Peatfield (n.d.)
  • New Brunswick
    • Queens Co.
      • Welsford Anorogenic Igneous Complex
[Riebeckite] Yousefi et al. (2024)
  • Newfoundland and Labrador
    • Labrador
      • Carol Lake
[Magnesio-riebeckite, Riebeckite] Klein (1966)
[Riebeckite] Miller (1988)
[Riebeckite] Curtis et al. (1977)
      • Seal Lake alkaline complex (Letitia Lake)
[Riebeckite] GSC locality database +1 other reference
      • Wabush Lake
[Magnesio-riebeckite, Riebeckite] Klein (1966)
    • Newfoundland
      • St. Lawrence
[Riebeckite] Norman Wilson collection +2 other references
  • Northwest Territories
[Riebeckite] ... +1 other reference
[Riebeckite] Sheard et al. (2012)
[Riebeckite] Li et al. (2021)
    • Mazenod Lake District
[Riebeckite] Dai (1995)
    • North Slave Region
      • Blachford Lake alkaline complex
        • Thor Lake syenite complex
[Riebeckite] Sheard et al. (2012)
    • Yellowknife Pegmatite field
[Riebeckite] Northern Mineral Showings Database
  • Nova Scotia
    • Cumberland Co.
      • Pugwash
[Riebeckite] Boehner (1986)
[Riebeckite] Doucette et al. (1997)
  • Nunavut
    • Qikiqtaaluk Region
      • Ellesmere Island
[Riebeckite] Woolley (1987)
  • Ontario
    • Algoma District
[Riebeckite] Wehrle et al. (2023)
[Riebeckite] rruff.info (2016)
[Riebeckite] Williams-Jones et al. (1997)
[Riebeckite] Hawley (1937)
[Riebeckite] rruff.info (2016)
    • Cochrane District
      • Timmins
        • Macklem Township
[Riebeckite] Mielke (n.d.)
      • Unorganized North Cochrane District
[Riebeckite] Berger et al. (2009)
    • Hastings County
      • Wollaston Township
[Riebeckite] Identified by Mineral Associates Inc.
    • Peterborough County
      • Havelock-Belmont-Methuen Township
[Riebeckite] McLemore (2006)
    • Renfrew County
      • Bonnechere Valley
        • Sebastopol Township
          • Miller property
[var: Crocidolite] Sabina (1971)
    • Sudbury District
      • Atikameksheng Anishnawbek First Nation
[Riebeckite] Ontario Ministry of Northern ...
      • Unorganized North Sudbury District
        • Nemegos area
[Riebeckite] Berger et al. (2009)
    • Thunder Bay District
[Riebeckite] Currie (1980)
  • Québec
    • Abitibi-Témiscamingue
      • Témiscamingue RCM
        • Les Lacs-du-Témiscamingue
[Riebeckite] Currie et al. (1996)
    • Côte-Nord
      • Caniapiscau RCM
        • Schefferville
[Riebeckite] Carl M. Lesher (1978)
      • Sept-Rivières RCM
        • Montagnais Sill Complex
[Riebeckite] Smith (2021)
    • Montérégie
      • La Vallée-du-Richelieu RCM
        • Mont Saint-Hilaire
[Riebeckite] Grice (1989) +1 other reference
    • Montréal
      • Mont Royal
[Riebeckite] Bancroft & Howard (1923)
    • Nord-du-Québec
      • Jamésie
[Riebeckite] Nadeau et al. (2016)
    • Outaouais
      • Les Collines-de-l'Outaouais RCM
[Magnesio-riebeckite] May 1984 +4 other references
        • Val-des-Monts
[var: Crocidolite] Erik Vercammen collection
[Riebeckite] Birkett et al. (1992) +1 other reference
  • Yukon
    • Watson Lake mining district
[Riebeckite] Geol
Chad
 
  • Hadjer-Lamis Region
[Riebeckite] Garde +2 other references
  • Mayo-Kebbi Est Region
[Riebeckite] Bessoles et al. (1980)
[Riebeckite] Olivier et al. (2021)
  • Tibesti Region
[Riebeckite] Vincent (Sahara du Tchad) +4 other references
China
 
  • Anhui
    • Tongling
      • Zongyang County
        • Dalongshan-Zongyang massif
[Riebeckite] Wang et al. (2005)
  • Gansu
    • Longnan
      • Cheng County
[Riebeckite] Wei et al. (2024)
  • Guangxi
    • Chongzuo
      • Daxin Co.
[Riebeckite] Zhao Zhenhua and Tu Guangzhi (1996)
  • Hebei
    • Handan
      • Congtai District
[var: Crocidolite] Shixin Yao et al. (1993)
  • Heilongjiang
    • Heihe
      • Aihui District
[Riebeckite] Wu et al. (2002)
      • Nenjiang County
[Riebeckite] Wu et al. (2002)
    • Qiqihaer
[Riebeckite] Xiaoshi Ding et al. (1981)
  • Henan
    • Luoyang
      • Luanchuan County
[Riebeckite] Xinxiang (1989) +2 other references
  • Hunan
    • Changsha
      • Ningxiang City
[Riebeckite] Mei et al. (1998)
  • Inner Mongolia
    • Baotou City
      • Bayan Obo mining district
[Magnesio-riebeckite, Riebeckite] Smith (2006) +2 other references
[Riebeckite] Shao et al. (2023)
[Riebeckite] Yi-Li et al. (2023)
[Magnesio-riebeckite, Riebeckite] Kuifeng Yang et al. (2007) +1 other reference
[Riebeckite] Yi-Li et al. (2023)
[Magnesio-riebeckite, Riebeckite] Xue et al. (2026)
[Magnesio-fluoro-riebeckite, Riebeckite] Youbin Liang et al. (1981) +1 other reference
        • Dulahala
[Magnesio-riebeckite, Riebeckite] Yang et al. (2003)
    • Tongliao City (Tongliao Prefecture)
      • Jarud Banner (Zalute Co.)
[Riebeckite] Wu et al. (2021)
[Riebeckite] Zhongxin Yuan and Ge Bai (1997) +2 other references
[Riebeckite] The Editorial Committee of the Mineral deposits in China (eds)
[Riebeckite] Orris et al. (2002)
  • Liaoning
    • Dandong
      • Kuandian County
[Magnesio-riebeckite] Yiming Zhao and Daxin Li (2003)
[Riebeckite] Wu et al. (2005)
  • Shandong
    • Jining
      • Weishan County
[Riebeckite] Wu et al. (1996)
  • Sichuan
    • Liangshan Yi
      • Dechang County
[Riebeckite] Orris et al. (2002)
      • Huili County
[Riebeckite] Fenlian Wang et al. (2012)
[Riebeckite] Huang et al. (2008)
      • Mianning County
[Magnesio-riebeckite, Riebeckite] Denghong Wang et al. (2000)
      • Xichang County
[Riebeckite] Yuquan Zhang and Yingwen Xie (1997) +2 other references
    • Panzhihua
      • Dong District
[Riebeckite] Zhang et al. (Eds.) +6 other references
      • Miyi County
[Riebeckite] Zhong et al. (2007) +4 other references
        • Haita town
[Riebeckite] Lin et al. (1995)
      • Yanbian County
[Riebeckite] Zhang et al. (Eds.) +2 other references
  • Tibet
    • Nagqu
      • Shuanghu Co.
        • Shuanghu
[Magnesio-riebeckite] Kapp et al. (2000)
    • Ngari
      • Gêrzê Co.
[Magnesio-riebeckite] Ding et al. (2003) +1 other reference
  • Xinjiang
    • Akesu Prefecture
      • Aksu Co.
[Riebeckite] Lifei Zhang et al. (1999)
      • Baicheng Co.
[Magnesio-riebeckite] Tang (2005)
    • Changji Autonomous Prefecture (Sanji Autonomous Prefecture)
      • Qitai Co. (Gucheng Co.; Guqung Co.)
        • Sabei intrusion
[Riebeckite] Yuping Su et al. (2007)
    • Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture
      • Altay Prefecture (Aletai Prefecture)
        • Fuyun Co. (Koktokay Co.)
[Riebeckite] Fuwen Chen et al. (1999)
        • Jeminay County
[Riebeckite] Zhou et al. (2008)
[Riebeckite] Zhou et al. (2008)
  • Yunnan
    • Lincang
      • Cangyuan County
[Riebeckite] Lin et al. (2010)
  • Zhejiang
    • Hangzhou
      • Xiaoshan District
[Riebeckite] Li et al. (2008) +1 other reference
    • Wenzhou
      • Cangnan County
[Riebeckite] Qiu et al. (2004) +1 other reference
DR Congo
 
  • Haut-Katanga
    • Kipushi Territory
      • Kipushi
[Riebeckite] Deliens (1996)
    • Lubumbashi
[var: Crocidolite, Riebeckite] Mambwe et al. (Ruashi Cu-Co Deposit)
  • Lualaba
    • Tenke-Fungurume area
[var: Crocidolite] Gécamines (1977)
  • North Kivu
    • Rutshuru Territory
      • Bwito
[Riebeckite] Denaeyer (1958)
  • South Kivu
    • Kalehe Territory
[Riebeckite] N.. Boutakoff. (1956) +7 other references
Egypt
 
  • Aswan Governorate
[Riebeckite] Hashad et al. (1979) +2 other references
[Riebeckite] Mohamed (2013)
[Riebeckite] El Ramly et al. (1979)
[Riebeckite] El Ramly +6 other references
  • New Valley Governorate
    • Lake Nasser
[Riebeckite] Hassan (2018)
  • Red Sea Governorate
[Riebeckite] Sabet
[Riebeckite] Abdel-Maksoud et al. (1978)
[Riebeckite] Schürmann (1926) +1 other reference
[Riebeckite] Feteha et al. (2022)
[Riebeckite] El Ramly et al. (1982)
[Riebeckite] M. Hassaan et al. (2009)
[Riebeckite] Abdel Gawad et al. (2025)
[Riebeckite] Abdel-Karim +5 other references
  • South Sinai Governorate
[Riebeckite] Abu El-Leil +2 other references
Ethiopia
 
  • Afar Region
    • Kilbet Rasu
[Riebeckite] De Angelis +2 other references
  • Oromia Region
    • Arsi Zone
[Riebeckite] Di Paola (between 7º00' and 8º40' lat.north) +3 other references
[Riebeckite] Di Paola (between 7º00' and 8º40' lat.north) +3 other references
    • Jimma Zone
[Riebeckite] Pagliani (1940)
    • West Shewa Zone
[Riebeckite] Comucci (Africa orientale) +4 other references
    • West Welega Zone
[Riebeckite] Mohr (1962) +2 other references
[Riebeckite] Gaeta et al. (1991) +1 other reference
  • Tigray Region
[Riebeckite] Blanford (1870) +6 other references
Finland
 
  • Kainuu
    • Kajaani
[Riebeckite] Hytönen et al. (1-2)
[Riebeckite] Al-Ani et al. (2018)
  • Lapland
    • Enontekiö
[Riebeckite] Hytönen +1 other reference
  • North Karelia
    • Juuka
[Riebeckite] Sotka
France
 
  • Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
    • Haute-Loire
      • Le Puy-en-Velay
[Riebeckite] Brousse +15 other references
    • Savoie
      • Albertville
        • Notre-Dame-du-Pré
Desmons (1990)
      • Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne
        • Bessans
[Riebeckite] Chopin (1978)
        • Bonneval-sur-Arc
[Riebeckite] Chopin (1978)
  • Corsica
    • Corse-du-Sud
      • Ajaccio
[Riebeckite] Bonin et al. (1978) +1 other reference
    • Haute-Corse
[var: Crocidolite] Belot (1978)
      • Calvi
        • Manso
          • Monte Cinto Complex
[Riebeckite] a possible case of evolution through volatile transfer. Bulletin de la Société Géologique de France (5) +4 other references
  • French Southern and Antarctic Lands
[Riebeckite] Nougier (1972) +21 other references
  • Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
    • Hautes-Alpes
      • Briançon
        • Molines-en-Queyras
[Riebeckite] M.S. self collected in 2014
        • Saint-Véran
[Riebeckite]
[Riebeckite]
  • Réunion
    • Cilaos
      • Bras de Cilaos
[Riebeckite] Jean-Marie Lièvre collection.
Germany
 
  • Bavaria
    • Upper Franconia
      • Hof
[var: Crocidolite] Müller (1984)
      • Hof District
        • Gattendorf
[var: Crocidolite] Müller (1984)
          • Neugattendorf
[Riebeckite] Leon Hupperichs collection
Greece
 
  • Attica
    • East Attica
      • Lavreotiki
        • Km 3
          • Kaminiza mines
[Riebeckite] Uwe Kolitsch (SEM-EDS analyses, to be published)
        • Velatouri
          • Siri mines
[Magnesio-riebeckite] Schreiber et al. (2007)
  • Central Greece
    • Euboea
[Magnesio-riebeckite, Riebeckite] Xypolias et al. (2012)
  • Central Macedonia
    • Pella
[Riebeckite] Michailidis (1990) +2 other references
Greenland
 
  • Kujalleq
    • Igaliku
      • Narsaarsuk Plateau
[var: Crocidolite, Riebeckite] Bøggild (1953) +1 other reference
    • Igaliku Complex
[Riebeckite] Bradshaw (1988) +1 other reference
[var: Crocidolite, Riebeckite] Petersen (2001)
      • Kuannersuit Plateau (Kvanefjeld)
[Riebeckite] Semenov et al. (1967)
      • Tunulliarfik Fjord
[var: Crocidolite] Photo id.725349
    • Illutalik Island
[Riebeckite] Upton et al. (1978)
    • Narsaq
[var: Crocidolite] Jakob Aandstad collection
  • Northeast Greenland National Park
[Riebeckite] www.koeln.netsurf.de (1999)
    • Peary Land
      • Johannes V. Jensen Land
[Riebeckite] Larsen (1982)
[Riebeckite] www.koeln.netsurf.de (1999)
  • Sermersooq
    • Arsuk Fjord
[Riebeckite] Stephenson et al. (1982)
[Riebeckite] Bedford +1 other reference
Hungary
 
  • Vas County
    • Szombathely District
      • Felsõcsatár
[Riebeckite] Koch (1985)
[Riebeckite] Lemanski (n.d.)
Iceland
 
  • Southern Region
    • Rangárþing ytra
[Riebeckite] Macdonald et al. (1990) +2 other references
India
 
  • Andhra Pradesh
    • Anantapur District
[Riebeckite] Suresh et al. (2010)
[Riebeckite] Suresh et al. (2010)
    • Annamayya District
[Riebeckite] Suresh et al. (2010)
    • Prakasam District
[Riebeckite] Appavadhanulu (1966) +1 other reference
[Riebeckite] Vijayam (1969) +1 other reference
[Riebeckite] Murty (1977) +1 other reference
[Riebeckite] Vijayam (1969) +2 other references
    • Sri Sathya Sai District
[Riebeckite] Suresh et al. (2010)
  • Karnataka
    • Chikkamagaluru District
[Magnesio-riebeckite, Riebeckite] Pichamuthu (1950)
      • Western Ghat region
[Riebeckite] Khan et al. (1992)
  • Kerala
    • Kasaragod District
[Riebeckite] Santosh et al. (1986) +1 other reference
    • Wayanad district
[Riebeckite] Rajesh (2000)
  • Madhya Pradesh
    • Jhabua District
[Magnesio-riebeckite] Hawthorne et al. (2008)
  • Odisha
    • Debagarh District
[Riebeckite] Rath
    • Keonjhar District
[Riebeckite] Sahu et al. (2022)
[Riebeckite] Jena et al. (2017)
    • Nuapada District
[Riebeckite] Pattnaik (1996)
  • Rajasthan
    • Ajmer District
[Magnesio-riebeckite] NIYOGI (1966)
    • Jaipur district
      • Sikar District
[Riebeckite] Basu et al. (1982) +1 other reference
    • Jodhpur Division
      • Barmer District
[Riebeckite] Bhushan +6 other references
[Riebeckite] Baskar et al. (2005) +1 other reference
    • Udaipur Division
      • Udaipur District
[Magnesio-riebeckite] Doroshkevich et al. (2009)
  • Sikkim
    • South Sikkim district
      • Namchi
[Riebeckite] Parthasarathy
  • Tamil Nadu
    • Krishnagiri District
[Riebeckite] Srinivasan (1977) +1 other reference
[Riebeckite] Semenov et al. (1971) +2 other references
    • Vellore District
[var: Crocidolite, Riebeckite] Ramasamy et al. (2013)
  • Telangana
    • Nalgonda District
[Magnesio-riebeckite, Riebeckite] Kaur et al. (2017)
[Magnesio-riebeckite] Talukdar et al. (2018)
Indonesia
 
  • Papua Province
    • Waropen Regency
[Riebeckite] Zglinicki +3 other references
Iran
 
  • Hormozgan Province
    • Hajjiabad County
      • Hajjiabad
[Magnesio-riebeckite] Gansser (1992)
  • West Azerbaijan Province
    • Piranshahr County
[Riebeckite] Mazhari et al. (2009)
Italy
 
  • Aosta Valley
    • Bard
[Riebeckite] Wagner et al. (1985)
    • Nus
      • Saint-Barthélemy
[Magnesio-riebeckite, Riebeckite] Barresi et al. (2005) +1 other reference
  • Basilicata
    • Potenza Province
[Magnesio-riebeckite] Laurita et al. (2019) +1 other reference
  • Lombardy
    • Sondrio Province
      • Lanzada
        • Scerscen Valley
[Magnesio-riebeckite, Riebeckite] Bedognè et al. (1993) +1 other reference
  • Piedmont
    • Cuneo Province
      • Bellino
[Magnesio-riebeckite, Riebeckite] Piccoli et al. (2007)
      • Canosio
        • Vallone della Valletta
[Magnesio-riebeckite] Cámara et al. (2014) +1 other reference
    • Metropolitan City of Turin
      • Cesana Torinese
[Riebeckite] Brizio et al. (2010)
      • Oulx
[Riebeckite] Piccoli et al. (2007)
      • Pragelato
[Magnesio-riebeckite] Piccoli et al. (2007)
[Magnesio-riebeckite, Riebeckite] Piccoli et al. (2007)
      • Prali
[Riebeckite] Piccoli et al. (2007)
      • Sparone
[Magnesio-riebeckite] M.E. Ciriotti +1 other reference
    • Verbano-Cusio-Ossola Province
      • Mergozzo
[Riebeckite] Palache et al. (1951)
  • Tuscany
    • Grosseto Province
[Magnesio-riebeckite] Azzaro E. et al. (1977)
[Magnesio-riebeckite] Azzaro E. et al. (1977)
[Magnesio-riebeckite] Azzaro E. et al. (1977)
Ivory Coast
 
  • Woroba
[Riebeckite] Arnould (1961) +3 other references
Jamaica
 
  • Portland Parish
[Riebeckite] Draper (1986)
  • Saint Thomas Parish
[Riebeckite] Abbott et al. (2008)
Japan
 
  • Kochi Prefecture
    • Kochi City
[Riebeckite] Matsubara et al. (1989)
  • Nagasaki Prefecture
    • Iki City
[Riebeckite] Aoki (1959) +1 other reference
  • Niigata Prefecture
    • Itoigawa City
      • Ōmi
        • Hashidate
[Magnesio-riebeckite, Riebeckite] Yamada (2004)
[Magnesio-riebeckite] Hiroaki Tano specimen
  • Okinawa Prefecture
    • Ishigaki City
[Riebeckite] Mem. Natn. Sci. Mus. +1 other reference
[Riebeckite] Hashimoto (1974)
  • Shimane Prefecture
    • Oki District
      • Okinoshima
        • Oki Islands
[Riebeckite] Tomita (1936) +5 other references
  • Shizuoka Prefecture
[Magnesio-riebeckite] Tomioka et al. (2025)
  • Tokushima Prefecture
    • Tokushima City
[Magnesio-riebeckite] Miyashiro et al. (1957)
    • Yoshinogawa City
      • Yamakawa-cho
[Magnesio-riebeckite] Petrology exhibit at Stone Fair
  • Wakayama Prefecture
    • Iwade city
      • Afuzu-mura
[Magnesio-riebeckite] BANNO et al. (2019)
Kazakhstan
 
  • Abai Region
    • Ayagoz District
[Riebeckite]
    • Tarbagatai Range
      • Akzhaylyautas Mts (Akzhailyautas Mts; Akjaylautas Mts; Akzhalautas Mts)
[Riebeckite] Bailey (1980) +1 other reference
    • Zharma District
[Riebeckite]
  • Aktobe Region
    • Khromtau District
[Riebeckite] Kogarko et al. (1995)
  • Jambyl Region
    • Sarysu District
      • Berkuty stream
[Riebeckite]
[Riebeckite]
  • Karaganda Region
    • Karkaraly
[Riebeckite] Evseev (1995)
[Riebeckite] Pekov (1998)
    • Osakarov District
[Riebeckite]
  • Kostanay Region
    • Altynsarin District
[Riebeckite] Kogarko et al. (1995)
[Riebeckite] Kogarko et al. (1995)
  • Pavlodar Region
    • Bayanaul District
[Riebeckite]
[Riebeckite]
    • May District
[Riebeckite]
  • Ulytau Region
    • Ulytau District
[Magnesio-riebeckite] Box
Kenya
 
  • Baringo County
[Riebeckite] Webb +2 other references
[Riebeckite] Truckle (Scale 1:125000) +2 other references
  • Makueni County
    • Umba Valley Region
      • Sultan Hamud
[Riebeckite] Campell Smith et al. (1968)
  • Meru County
    • Mount Kenya National Park
[Riebeckite] Gregory (1900) +5 other references
  • Nakuru County
[Riebeckite] DAVIES et al. (1987) +4 other references
    • Hell’s Gate National Park
[Riebeckite] Mineralogical Magazine et al. (13)
[Riebeckite] McCall (1967) +6 other references
[Riebeckite] McCall (1967)
  • Turkana County
[Riebeckite] Mason et al. (1957) +1 other reference
[Riebeckite] Smith (1938) +3 other references
[Riebeckite] Smith (1938) +1 other reference
[Riebeckite] McCall et al. (1972) +3 other references
Kyrgyzstan
 
  • Issyk-Kul Region
[Riebeckite] Terra Nostra 2001/2: 3
Libya
 
  • Kufra District
[Riebeckite] Atherton et al. (eds) +5 other references
Madagascar
 
  • Amoron'i Mania
[Magnesio-riebeckite] Royal Museum for Central Africa
      • Itremo
        • Imorona valley
[Magnesio-riebeckite] Behier (1963) +1 other reference
[Magnesio-riebeckite] Andriamampihantona (1992)
    • Manandriana District
      • Andakatany
[Riebeckite] M. Arligue photo and specimen
[Riebeckite] James +8 other references
  • Diana
    • Ambanja District
      • Antsirabe
[Riebeckite] Lacroix (1922) +1 other reference
[Riebeckite] Behier (1963)
[Riebeckite] Lacroix (1922) +5 other references
  • Melaky
    • Ambatomainty District
      • Sarodrano
[Riebeckite] Lacroix (1922) +1 other reference
Malawi
 
  • Central Region
    • Dowa
[Riebeckite] Bloomfield (1965) +1 other reference
    • Lilongwe
[Riebeckite] Peters +1 other reference
  • Northern Region
    • Chitipa
[Riebeckite] Ray (1975)
[Riebeckite] Eby et al. (1998)
    • Rumphi
[Riebeckite] Hopkins +5 other references
  • Southern Region
    • Chikwawa
[Riebeckite] Garson
    • Mulanje
[Riebeckite] pdfs.semanticscholar.org (n.d.) +5 other references
[Riebeckite] Wooley (2001)
    • Phalombe
[Riebeckite] Garson et al. (1969)
[Riebeckite] Garson et al. (1969)
    • Zomba
[Fluoro-riebeckite, Riebeckite] Cairncross (2002)
[Riebeckite] Garson (1960) +1 other reference
[Riebeckite] Dowman et al. (2017)
Mali
 
  • Kayes Region
    • Kéniéba Cercle
      • Faléa Commune
[Riebeckite] Randabel et al. (2018)
  • Kidal Region
    • Tessalit Cercle
[Riebeckite] Ba et al. (1985) +1 other reference
Mauritania
 
  • Tiris Zemmour Region
    • Bir Moghrein
[Riebeckite] Gevin (1:200000) +3 other references
    • F'dérik
[Riebeckite] Nations Unies 1974. Carte geologique de la dorsale regueibat. et de ses bordures sedimentaires (Partie orientale) +2 other references
[Riebeckite] Lameyre et al. (1967) +2 other references
  • Trarza Region
    • Bir Allah
[Riebeckite] Marsh et al. (2015)
[Riebeckite] Livrable 87 +1 other reference
Mexico
 
  • Coahuila
    • Acuna Municipality
[Riebeckite] Levinson (1962)
  • Tamaulipas
[Riebeckite] Elias-Herrera et al. (1991)
Middle East
 
[Riebeckite] Gross (1977)
Mongolia
 
  • Khentii Province
    • Delgerkhaan District
[Riebeckite] Dostal et al. (2015)
  • Khovd Province
    • Myangad District
[Riebeckite] Pavel M. Kartashov (n.d.) +2 other references
[Riebeckite] Kempe et al. (2015)
[Riebeckite] Pavel M. Kartashov (n.d.) +1 other reference
Mozambique
 
  • Zambezia Province
    • Milange District
[Riebeckite] Coelho (1959) +1 other reference
[Riebeckite] Coelho (1959) +1 other reference
Myanmar
 
  • Kachin State
    • Mohnyin District
      • Hpakant Township (Hpakan; Phakant; Phakan)
        • Hpakant-Tawmaw Jade Tract
          • Hpakant (Hpakan; Phakant; Phakan)
[Magnesio-riebeckite] Jing Wang et al. (2013)
Namibia
 
  • Erongo Region
    • Dâures Constituency
      • Brandberg Area
[Riebeckite] Chudoba (1930) +6 other references
        • Messum Igneous Complex
[Riebeckite] Blancher (2008)
  • Kunene Region
    • Epupa
[Riebeckite] Ferguson et al. (1975) +3 other references
    • Khorixas
[Riebeckite] Bodeving (2015)
    • Outjo
[Riebeckite] Siedner (1965) +11 other references
  • Otjozondjupa Region
    • Omatako Constituency
[Magnesio-riebeckite] von Bezing (2007)
  • ǁKaras Region
    • Karasburg West
[Riebeckite] Middlemost (1967) +1 other reference
New Zealand
 
  • Auckland Region
    • Auckland
[Riebeckite] Searle (1958)
  • Bay of Plenty Region
[Riebeckite] Hutton (1956) +5 other references
[Riebeckite] NZJGG
[Riebeckite] NZJGG
[Riebeckite] NZJGG
[Riebeckite] Hay et al. (1970) +4 other references
  • Northland Region
    • Far North District
[Riebeckite] Smith +5 other references
    • Kaipara District
      • Dargaville
[Riebeckite] Von Blaramberg (1987)
  • Otago Region
    • Queenstown-Lakes District
      • Makarora
[Riebeckite] Cooper et al. (2008) +1 other reference
  • Southland Region
    • Southland District
      • Fiordland National Park
[Riebeckite] Wood (1969) +1 other reference
  • Tasman Region
    • Cobb Valley
[Riebeckite] Windle et al. (1991) +4 other references
  • West Coast Region
    • Grey District
[Riebeckite] Tulloch et al. (1994)
[Riebeckite] Tulloch et al. (1990) +2 other references
    • Westland District
[Riebeckite] Woolley (2019)
[Magnesio-riebeckite, Riebeckite] Cooper (1996)
[Riebeckite] White (1962)
      • Okuru River
[Magnesio-riebeckite] Cooper (1996)
Niger
 
  • Agadez
    • Arlit
[Riebeckite] Black +2 other references
[Riebeckite] Black +2 other references
[Riebeckite] Black +4 other references
[Riebeckite] consequences. Bulletin de la Société géologique de France (6) +4 other references
    • Tchirozerine
[Riebeckite] consequences. Bulletin de la Société géologique de France (6) +4 other references
[Riebeckite] J. Fabriès and G. Rocci (1965)
  • Zinder
    • Mirriah
[Riebeckite] Black (1963) +5 other references
    • Mounio Complex
[Riebeckite] Black (1963) +2 other references
[Riebeckite] consequences. Bulletin de la Société géologique de France (6) +2 other references
Nigeria
 
  • Plateau
    • Barkin Ladi
[Riebeckite] Amuda et al. (2022)
    • Bokkos
[Riebeckite] Yunusa et al. (2024)
    • Jos Plateau
[Riebeckite] OMADA et al. (2003) +1 other reference
      • Younger ring complex
[Riebeckite] Woolley (2001)
[Riebeckite] Bailey (1980)
North Korea
 
  • Kangwon Province
    • Pyonggang County
[Riebeckite] Paek et al. (1993)
[Riebeckite] INOUE (1950)
[Riebeckite] INOUE et al. (1951) +3 other references
North Macedonia
 
  • Čaška Municipality
    • Nežilovo
      • Jakupica Mountains
        • Babuna Valley
[Magnesio-riebeckite] Jančev et al. (2017)
[Magnesio-riebeckite] Chukanov et al. (2015)
[Riebeckite] Ermolaeva et al. (2019)
  • Kavadarci Municipality
    • Ržanovo
[Magnesio-riebeckite] Cunico Resources
Norway
 
  • Akershus
    • Lunner
[Riebeckite] Kvamsdal (1998)
[Riebeckite] Raade (2005)
  • Oslo
    • Oslomarka
      • Maridalen
[Riebeckite] Kvamsdal (2024)
[Riebeckite] Heldal +29 other references
  • Telemark
    • Nome
[Riebeckite] Kresten et al. (1986)
    • Porsgrunn
[Riebeckite] Burvald (1993)
      • Slevolden
[Riebeckite] Burvald (1993)
[Riebeckite]
    • Siljan
      • Holtesletta
[Riebeckite] Larsen (2021)
    • Skien
      • Luksefjell
        • Luksefjell Chapel (Bø Chapel)
[Riebeckite] Dietrich et al. (1965)
  • Trøndelag
    • Leka
[Riebeckite] Barnes et al. (2003) +2 other references
  • Vestfold
    • Færder
      • Færder Islands
[Riebeckite] Andersen (2017)
      • Lindholmen
[Riebeckite] Frode Andersen & Svein Arne Berge ...
      • Nøtterøy
[Riebeckite] Knut Edvard Larsen collection # 2806
    • Larvik Commune
      • Hedrum
[Riebeckite] Larsen et al. (2009)
[Riebeckite] Knut Edvard Larsen collection # MM- ...
      • Kjose
[Riebeckite] Brögger (1894)
      • Lardal
[Riebeckite] Dietrich et al. (1965)
[var: Crocidolite] Weibye (1848)
        • Fredriksvern Verft
[var: Crocidolite] Knut Edvard Larsen observation in field ...
        • Fuglevika
[Riebeckite] Kristiansen (2005)
[Riebeckite] Knut Edvard Larsen collection # MM- 6273 ( Ex- Svein A Berge collection 1989)
    • Sandefjord
      • Fokserød
[Riebeckite] Berge et al. (2002)
[Riebeckite] Berge (1980)
      • Haneholmveien
[Riebeckite] Larsen et al. (2012)
[Riebeckite] Larsen et al. (2010)
[Riebeckite] Berge et al. (1975) +1 other reference
      • Lahellefjorden
[Riebeckite] Knut Edvard Larsen collection # MM-1782
      • Tønsbergfjorden
[Riebeckite] Berge et al. (2002)
      • Vesterøya
[var: Crocidolite] Nordrum (2005)
        • Framnes
[Riebeckite] Larsen et al. (2010)
[Riebeckite] Berge et al. (2002) +1 other reference
[Riebeckite] Larsen et al. (2010)
[Riebeckite] Berge et al. (2002)
[var: Crocidolite, Riebeckite] Berge et al. (2002)
[Riebeckite] Berge et al. (1980)
        • Veløyveien
[Riebeckite] Berge (n.d.)
        • Vindal
[Riebeckite] Larsen et al. (2010)
[var: Crocidolite] Knut Edvard Larsen observation in field ...
[Riebeckite] Larsen et al. (2010)
Pakistan
 
  • Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province
    • Khyber District
[Magnesio-riebeckite] Mian et al. (1986)
    • Mohmand District
[Riebeckite] Kempe (1973) +2 other references
    • Peshawar District
      • Hameed Abad Kafoor Dheri
[Magnesio-riebeckite, Riebeckite] Dr. Wing Tak Lui collection
[Riebeckite] KEMPE (1983)
    • Swabi District
[Riebeckite] Kempe et al. (1970) +5 other references
Papua New Guinea
 
  • Milne Bay Province
[Riebeckite] Smith (1972)
  • New Ireland Province
    • Lihir Island area
      • Lihir Island
        • Luise Stratovolcano
          • Ladolam Gold deposit
[Riebeckite] Sykora et al. (2018)
    • Tabar Group
[Riebeckite] McInnes et al. (1994)
  • Oro Province
[Riebeckite] Worthing (1987)
Poland
 
  • Lower Silesian Voivodeship
    • Jawor County
      • Gmina Bolków
[Riebeckite] Lis et al. (1986)
    • Kamienna Góra County
      • Gmina Kamienna Góra
[Riebeckite] Młynarska et al. (2022) +1 other reference
    • Kłodzko County
      • Gmina Nowa Ruda
[Riebeckite] Lis et al. (1986)
    • Świdnica County
      • Gmina Marcinowice
[Riebeckite] Lis et al. (1986)
    • Wałbrzych County
      • Gmina Głuszyca
[Riebeckite] Lis et al. (1986)
      • Gmina Mieroszów
        • Rybnica Leśna
[Riebeckite] Lis et al. (1986)
  • Podlaskie Voivodeship
[Riebeckite] Grabarczyk et al. (2022)
  • Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship
    • Ełk County
[Riebeckite] Armbrustmacher et al. (1994) +6 other references
Portugal
 
  • Azores
    • Terceira
      • Praia da Vitória
        • Agualva
[Riebeckite] Flahaut et al. (2018, September)
  • Bragança
    • Macedo de Cavaleiros
      • Bornes
[Magnesio-riebeckite, Riebeckite] Ribeiro (1987)
  • Lisbon
    • Sintra
[Riebeckite] Wright (1968) +4 other references
  • Portalegre
    • Alter do Chão
      • Alter do Chão
[Riebeckite] Mendes et al. (1957)
    • Campo Maior
[Riebeckite] Assunção et al. (1971) +2 other references
Romania
 
  • Harghita County
[Magnesio-riebeckite, Riebeckite] Pál Molnár (2000)
    • Gheorgheni
[Magnesio-riebeckite, Riebeckite] Szakáll et al. (2010)
  • Suceava County
    • Cârlibaba
      • Cârlibaba
[Magnesio-riebeckite] Hârtopanu et al. (1996) +1 other reference
    • Iacobeni
[Magnesio-riebeckite] minerals-of-the-carpathians.eu (2008)
Russia
 
  • Buryatia
    • Baunt District
[Riebeckite] Doroshkevich et al. (2007)
    • Eastern Sayan
[Riebeckite] Gordienko et al. (2016)
    • Ivolginsky District
[Riebeckite] Doroshkevich et al. (2010)
    • Mama River Basin
      • Maigunda River
[Riebeckite] Bailey (1980) +1 other reference
  • Chelyabinsk Oblast
    • Karabash
[Riebeckite] Murzin et al. (2018)
    • Vishnevye Mountains
[Magnesio-riebeckite] webmineral.ru (2016)
  • Irkutsk Oblast
[Riebeckite] Stifeeva et al. (2023)
[Riebeckite] Savel’eva et al. (2008)
    • Vitim Plateau
      • Biraya and Bya Rivers confluence area (Chara Basin)
        • Biraya Fe-REE ore occurrence
[Magnesio-riebeckite] Pavel M. Kartashov (n.d.)
  • Komi Republic
    • Timan Range
[Riebeckite] Mordberg et al. (2001)
  • Kursk Oblast
    • Kursk Magnetic Anomaly
[Magnesio-riebeckite] Pavel M. Kartashov analytical data 2020
  • Murmansk Oblast
    • Belye Tundry Massif
[Riebeckite] Voloshin et al. (2005) +1 other reference
    • Carbonatite Stock in the vicinity of Tul'ilukht Bay
[Riebeckite] Pavel M. Kartashov analytical data (2010)
[Riebeckite] Kogarko et al. (1995)
[Riebeckite] Sorokhtina et al. (2016)
[Riebeckite] ...
    • Kihlman Mountain
[Riebeckite] Pavel M. Kartashov (n.d.)
[Magnesio-riebeckite] ...
    • Lovozersky District
      • Keivy Mountains
        • Western Keivy Massif
[Riebeckite] Pavel M. Kartashov (n.d.)
[Riebeckite] Pavel M. Kartashov (n.d.)
[Riebeckite] Macdonald et al. (2022)
[Riebeckite] Kalashnikov et al. (2016)
[Magnesio-riebeckite] Konopleva et al. (2008)
  • Republic of Karelia
    • Kostomuksha City District
[Riebeckite] Kuleshevich et al. (2008)
    • Loukhsky District
[Riebeckite] Bea et al. (2001)
    • Medvezhyegorsky District
      • Zaonezhie peninsula
[Riebeckite] Borozdin et al. (2014, January)
[Riebeckite]
[Riebeckite] Nokleberg
  • Tuva
[Riebeckite] Doroshkevich et al. (2016)
    • Kaa-Khemsky District
[Riebeckite] Bailey (1980)
    • Tandinsky District
[Riebeckite] Vetrov et al. (2022)
    • Todzhinsky District
[Riebeckite]
  • Zabaykalsky Krai
    • Kalarsky District
[Fluoro-riebeckite, Riebeckite] USGS Open File Report 2005-1252 p20 +2 other references
Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
 
[Riebeckite] Bell (1967) +20 other references
Saudi Arabia
 
  • 'Asir Region
[Riebeckite] Al-Koulak +1 other reference
  • Ha'il Region
[Riebeckite] Delfour (1977) +2 other references
[Riebeckite] Stoeser et al. (1985) +1 other reference
  • Mecca Region
[Riebeckite] Al-Muallem et al. (and Explanatory Notes) +1 other reference
[Riebeckite] Vaslet et al. (1985) +1 other reference
  • Medina Region
[Riebeckite] Kemp (1981)
[Riebeckite] Clark (1981) +1 other reference
[Riebeckite] Baker et al. (1973) +1 other reference
[Riebeckite] Kemp et al. (1982) +1 other reference
[Riebeckite] Kemp et al. (1982)
[Riebeckite] Küster (2009)
[Riebeckite] Pellaton et al. (and Explanatory Notes) +1 other reference
  • Najran Region
[Riebeckite] Greenwood (1980) +1 other reference
[Riebeckite] Sable et al. (with Explanatory notes)
  • Riyadh Region
[Riebeckite] Letalenet (1979)
  • Tabuk Region
[Riebeckite] Clark et al. (with Explanation)
[Riebeckite] Harris et al. (1980) +1 other reference
[Riebeckite] Grainger et al. (1989)
Seychelles
 
[Riebeckite] Hoshino (1986) +1 other reference
[Riebeckite] Baker (1963) +1 other reference
Slovakia
 
  • Banská Bystrica Region
    • Poltár District
[Riebeckite] Koděra et al. (1986)
    • Rimavská Sobota District
[Riebeckite] Koděra et al. (1986)
  • Bratislava Region
    • Bratislava
[Riebeckite] Koděra et al. (1986)
  • Košice Region
    • Košice-okolie District
[Riebeckite] Koděra et al. (1986)
South Africa
 
  • KwaZulu-Natal
    • King Cetshwayo District Municipality
[Riebeckite] USGS Open-File Report 02-189
  • Limpopo
    • Capricorn District Municipality
      • Lepelle-Nkumpi Local Municipality
[var: Crocidolite] Miyano et al. (1997)
    • Sekhukhune District Municipality
      • Fetakgomo Tubatse Local Municipality
[var: Crocidolite] Schapira et al. (2023)
    • Vhembe District Municipality
      • Musina Local Municipality
        • Musina
[Riebeckite] Cairncross et al. (1995)
  • North West
    • Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District Municipality
      • Kagisano-Molopo Local Municipality
        • Pomfret
[var: Crocidolite] upetd.up.ac.za (n.d.)
[var: Crocidolite, Riebeckite] Cairncross et al. (1995)
  • Northern Cape
    • John Taolo Gaetsewe District Municipality
      • Joe Morolong Local Municipality
[Riebeckite] Hall (1988)
[Riebeckite] Cairncross et al. (1995)
    • Pixley ka Seme District Municipality
      • Siyathemba Local Municipality
[var: Crocidolite, Riebeckite] M. Arliguie and Van King specimens.
South Korea
 
  • North Gyeongsang Province
    • Gyeongju City
[Riebeckite] Choi et al. (2013)
[Riebeckite] Lee et al. (1995)
Spain
 
  • Andalusia
    • Málaga
      • Antequera
[Magnesio-riebeckite, Riebeckite] Juan Miguel Jiménez analyses +1 other reference
      • Cártama
[var: Crocidolite] Alejandro Sánchez Jiménez
[var: Crocidolite] Juan Carlos Romero Silva
  • Catalonia
    • Girona
      • Gironès
        • Sant Martí de Llémena
          • Llorà
[Riebeckite] Joan Rosell et al. (2023)
    • Lleida
      • Pallars Sobirà
        • Baix Pallars
[Riebeckite] Joan Rosell-Riba (2026)
  • Extremadura
    • Badajoz
[Riebeckite] Dupont (syenite alcaline et granite a riebeckite/arfvedsonite - aegyrine)
  • Galicia
    • A Coruña
      • Dumbría
[Riebeckite] Parga-Pondal (1956) +2 other references
    • Pontevedra
      • Gondomar
        • Vincios
[Riebeckite] Floor (1961) +5 other references
      • Vigo
[Riebeckite] Floor (1961)
  • Valencian Community
    • Alicante
      • Orihuela
[Riebeckite] Juan Miguel Casanova Honrubia
    • Castellón
      • Altura
[Magnesio-riebeckite] Adrian Pesudo Collection
Sweden
 
  • Jönköping County
    • Jönköping
      • Gränna
[Magnesio-riebeckite, Riebeckite] www.handbookofmineralogy.org (2008)
  • Norrbotten County
    • Arjeplog
      • Jäkkvik
[Riebeckite]
  • Uppsala County
    • Uppsala
      • Almunge
[Riebeckite] Quensel (1913) +3 other references
  • Västernorrland County
    • Sundsvall
[Riebeckite] Kresten +19 other references
  • Västra Götaland County
    • Mölndal
[Riebeckite] Lundegårdh (1953)
Switzerland
 
  • Glarus
    • Glarus Süd
      • Schwanden
[Riebeckite] Stalder et al. (1998)
  • Grisons
    • Bernina Region
      • Poschiavo
Romani (2000) +1 other reference
Romani (2000) +1 other reference
    • Maloja Region
      • Bregaglia
[Magnesio-riebeckite, Riebeckite] Philipp. R. (1982) +1 other reference
        • Upper Val Bregaglia
          • Casaccia
[Magnesio-riebeckite] Philipp. R. (1982)
[Riebeckite] Philipp. R. (1982)
          • Vicosoprano
[Magnesio-riebeckite] Stalder et al. (1998)
      • Sils im Engadin/Segl
[Magnesio-riebeckite] Philipp. R. (1982) +1 other reference
[Magnesio-riebeckite, Riebeckite] Philipp. R. (1982) +1 other reference
    • Surselva Region
      • Breil/Brigels
[Riebeckite] Stalder et al. (1998)
    • Viamala Region
      • Ferrera
        • Ausserferrera
[Riebeckite] Found by F. Vanini
[Magnesio-riebeckite] Gianluca Armellino et al. (2025)
[Magnesio-riebeckite] Brugger J. (1996) +1 other reference
  • Uri
    • Seedorf
[Riebeckite] Stalder et al. (1998)
    • Spiringen
[Riebeckite] Stalder et al. (1998)
  • Valais
    • Brig
      • Termen
        • Rosswald
[Magnesio-riebeckite] Stalder et al. (1998)
Tajikistan
 
  • Districts of Republican Subordination
[Riebeckite] www.koeln.netsurf.de (1999)
Tanzania
 
  • Songwe Region
[Riebeckite] Harmer et al. (2016)
Turkey
 
  • İzmir Province
    • Urla District
[Riebeckite] Innocenti et al. (1972)
  • Kırşehir Province
    • Akpınar District
[Riebeckite] Otlu et al. (1999) +1 other reference
    • Kaman District
[Riebeckite] Otlu et al. (1999) +1 other reference
  • Niğde Province
    • Ulukisla District
[Riebeckite] Sunkari et al. (2025)
[Riebeckite] Sunkari et al. (2025)
  • Sivas Province
    • Divrigi District
[Riebeckite] Boztuğ +1 other reference
[Riebeckite] Boztuğ +2 other references
UK
 
  • England
    • Cornwall
      • Falmouth
[Riebeckite] A. Hall (1982) +2 other references
  • Scotland
    • Highland
      • Aird and Loch Ness
[Riebeckite]
        • South Clunes
[Magnesio-riebeckite] DEANS et al. (1971) +1 other reference
      • Black Isle
[var: Crocidolite] DEANS et al. (1971)
[var: Crocidolite] DEANS et al. (1971) +1 other reference
      • Eilean á Chèo
[Riebeckite] Davidson (1935)
        • Isle of Skye
          • Luib
[Riebeckite]
[Riebeckite] Tanner et al. (1972)
      • North, West and Central Sutherland
[Riebeckite] Phemister (1926) +5 other references
    • North Ayrshire
[Riebeckite] Tyrrell (1928) +1 other reference
      • Isle of Arran
[Riebeckite] Tyrrell (1928) +3 other references
    • Outer Hebrides
[Riebeckite] Judd +7 other references
[Riebeckite] Young et al. (1978)
    • Scottish Borders
      • Peebles
[Riebeckite] Eckford et al. (1931) +1 other reference
      • Teviothead
[Riebeckite] Elliot et al. (eds) +15 other references
    • Shetland Islands
[Riebeckite] Phemister et al. (1950) +1 other reference
    • South Ayrshire
[Riebeckite] Harrison et al. (1987) +1 other reference
  • Wales
    • Gwynedd
[Riebeckite] Fitch (1967) +2 other references
[Riebeckite] Nockolds (1938) +3 other references
Ukraine
 
  • Dnipropetrovsk Oblast
    • Kamianske Raion
      • Zhovti Vody
[Riebeckite] Dudar et al. (2018)
[Riebeckite] Dudar et al. (2018)
    • Kryvyi Rih Raion
[Riebeckite] Sośnicka et al. (2026)
  • Kirovohrad Oblast
[var: Crocidolite, Riebeckite] Cuney et al. (2012)
[Riebeckite] Cuney et al. (2012) +1 other reference
[Riebeckite] AV et al. (2011) +2 other references
[Riebeckite] Cuney et al. (2012) +1 other reference
[Riebeckite] Cuney et al. (2012)
[Magnesio-riebeckite, Riebeckite] Roberto Bosi collection.
  • Zhytomyr Oblast
[Riebeckite]
      • Malyn
[Riebeckite] ДУБИНА et al. (2014)
[Riebeckite] Liventseva (n.d.) +1 other reference
[Riebeckite] Kogarko et al. (1995)
USA
 
  • Alaska
    • Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
      • Ketchikan Mining District
        • Prince of Wales Island
          • Bokan Mountain
[Riebeckite] Am Min 69:106-199
          • Cholmondeley Sound
            • Dora Bay
[Riebeckite] Barker
  • Arizona
    • Coconino County
      • San Franciscan volcanic field (San Francisco Peaks; San Francisco Mts)
        • San Francisco Mountain
[Riebeckite] Anthony et al. (1995)
[Riebeckite] Robinson (1913)
    • Pima County
      • Roskruge Mountains
        • Roskruge Mining District
[var: Crocidolite] Anthony et al. (1995)
      • Sierrita Mountains
[var: Crocidolite] Anthony et al. (1995)
  • Arkansas
    • Hot Spring County
      • Magnet Cove
[Riebeckite] H. Barwood - unpublished (2010)
    • Pulaski County
      • Little Rock
[Riebeckite] Smith (1988) +1 other reference
[Riebeckite] Henry Barwood - unpublished (2010)
  • California
    • Calaveras County
      • Garnet Hill
[Riebeckite] Pemberton (1983) +1 other reference
      • West Belt
        • New Melones Dam
[Riebeckite] Albino (1995)
    • Coastal Range
      • Laytonville
[Magnesio-riebeckite, Riebeckite] Onucki et al. (1969) +1 other reference
      • Mina
[var: Crocidolite] Anonymous (1950) +3 other references
      • Round Valley
[var: Crocidolite, Riebeckite] Muir Wood (1979)
    • El Dorado County
      • West Belt
        • Shingle Springs Mining District
          • Mount Aigare
[Riebeckite] Nash (1988)
    • Lake County
      • Lakeport
[var: Crocidolite] Murdoch (1966)
[var: Crocidolite, Riebeckite] Pelletier
    • San Benito County
[Riebeckite] Ernst (1965) +2 other references
    • San Bernardino County
      • Clark Mts (Clark Mountain Range)
        • Mountain Pass District
          • Mountain Pass
[var: Crocidolite, Riebeckite] USGS Bulletin 2160
[Magnesio-fluoro-riebeckite] Färber (n.d.)
      • Cowhole Mountain
[var: Crocidolite] Tucker et al. (1943) +3 other references
    • Santa Clara County
      • Black Wonder Mining District
        • Mount Hamilton
[var: Crocidolite] Rogers (1912) +1 other reference
        • Sugarloaf Mountain
[Riebeckite] Erd et al. (1984)
    • Sonoma County
      • Coast Range
        • Cazadero
[Riebeckite] COLEMAN et al. (1963) +3 other references
      • Healdsburg
[Riebeckite] Switzer (1951) +2 other references
[Riebeckite] Switzer (1951) +2 other references
[Magnesio-riebeckite] Peter Cristofono
      • West Mayacmas Mining District
        • Castle Rock Springs area
          • Jimtown
            • Pine Flat
[var: Crocidolite] Murdoch (1966)
        • Hood Mountain Regional Park
          • Mount Hood
[Riebeckite] Murdoch (1966) +2 other references
    • Tulare County
      • Tonyville
[Riebeckite] Durrell (1940a) +3 other references
    • Tuolumne County
      • Jacksonville Mining District
        • Hog Mountain
[Riebeckite] Knopf (1929) +3 other references
  • Colorado
    • Boulder County
      • Gold Hill Mining District
[Riebeckite] Eckel et al. (1997)
      • Jamestown Mining District
[Riebeckite] Eckel et al. (1997)
    • Custer County
      • Rosita Mining District
[Riebeckite] Eckel et al. (1997)
    • El Paso County
[Riebeckite] - (2005)
[Riebeckite] Adams et al. (1974) +1 other reference
[Riebeckite] - (2005)
[Riebeckite] Landes (1935)
[Riebeckite] Eckel et al. (1997)
[Riebeckite] - (2005)
[Fluoro-riebeckite, Riebeckite] Gross et al. (1966)
[Riebeckite] Gross et al. (1966)
[Fluoro-riebeckite] Hawthorne et al. (1978) +1 other reference
[Riebeckite] Hanson et al. (2013)
    • Fremont County
[var: Crocidolite, Riebeckite] USGS Bull 2192 +1 other reference
[var: Crocidolite] Armbrustmacher (1988)
[var: Crocidolite, Magnesio-riebeckite, Riebeckite] Eckel et al. (1997)
[Riebeckite] Eckel et al. (1997)
[Riebeckite] Eckel et al. (1997)
[Riebeckite] Eckel et al. (1997)
      • McClure Mountain Complex
[Riebeckite] Am. Min. 51:1088-1106
[Riebeckite] Eckel et al. (1997)
[var: Crocidolite] Eckel et al. (1997)
    • Garfield County
[Riebeckite] Eckel et al. (1997)
    • Gunnison County
      • White Earth Mining District (Powderhorn Mining District)
[Riebeckite] USGS Bull 2192. +1 other reference
    • Rio Blanco County
[Riebeckite] Eckel et al. (1997)
    • Teller County
      • Crystal Peak
[Riebeckite] Eckel et al. (1997)
[var: Crocidolite, Magnesio-riebeckite, Riebeckite] Tank (1972)
  • Hawaii
[Riebeckite] Stearns et al. (1947) +2 other references
  • Maine
    • Kennebec County
      • Litchfield
[Riebeckite] West et al. (2016)
      • West Gardiner
[Riebeckite] King et al. (1994)
    • York County
[Riebeckite] Toulmin et al. (1957)
      • Shapleigh
        • Newfield Wildlife Management Area locality
[Riebeckite] Gilman
      • York
[Riebeckite] King et al. (1994)
[Riebeckite] Gilman
  • Maryland
    • Carroll County
      • Sykesville
[Riebeckite] Mines of the Washington D.C Area
  • Massachusetts
    • Essex County
[var: Crocidolite, Riebeckite] Gleba (2008)
[Riebeckite] Dale (1908)
[var: Crocidolite, Riebeckite] P Cristofono collection
[Riebeckite] P. Cristofono collection
      • Lynn
[Riebeckite] Dale (1910)
[Riebeckite] Emerson (1917)
    • Norfolk County
      • Milton
[Riebeckite] Dale
[Riebeckite] Dale
[var: Crocidolite, Riebeckite] Sayer (1974)
[Riebeckite] Former Dr. W. Johannson collection
[Riebeckite] Dale
[Riebeckite] Dale
[Riebeckite]
[var: Crocidolite, Riebeckite] Palache et al. (1951)
[Riebeckite] Dale (1908)
[Riebeckite] Dale
[Riebeckite] Dale
[var: Crocidolite, Riebeckite] Dale (1908)
[Riebeckite] Dale
[var: Crocidolite, Riebeckite]
[Riebeckite] Dale
[Riebeckite]
[Riebeckite] Dale
[Riebeckite] Dale
[Riebeckite] Dale
[Riebeckite] Dale
[Riebeckite] Dale (1908)
[Riebeckite] Dale
      • Sharon
[Riebeckite] Warren et al. (1914)
[Riebeckite] ...
[Riebeckite] Gleba (2008)
  • Michigan
    • Gogebic County
[Riebeckite] Heinrich et al. (2004)
[Riebeckite] Heinrich et al. (2004)
      • Humboldt Township
[Riebeckite] Heinrich et al. (2004)
      • Negaunee
[Riebeckite] Heinrich et al. (2004)
      • Republic Township
        • Republic
[Riebeckite] Morris (1983)
[Riebeckite] Heinrich et al. (2004)
      • Richmond Township
        • Palmer
[Magnesio-riebeckite, Riebeckite] Heinrich et al. (2004)
  • Minnesota
    • Crow Wing County
      • Cuyuna North Range
[Magnesio-riebeckite] McSwiggen et al. (1994)
    • Saint Louis County
      • Babbitt
[Riebeckite] - (2005)
  • Missouri
    • Washington County
[Riebeckite] Sherwood et al. (1998)
  • Montana
    • Broadwater County
      • Radersburg Mining District (Cedar Plains Mining District; Lone Mountain Mining District)
[Riebeckite] Daniel Hummer Collection
    • Garfield County
[Riebeckite] Velde (1975)
    • Lincoln County
      • Libby Mining District (Snowshoe Mining District)
        • Libby
[var: Crocidolite, Magnesio-riebeckite] Lowers +1 other reference
    • Madison County
[Riebeckite] Immega et al. (1976)
  • Nevada
    • Humboldt County
      • Opalite Mining District
        • McDermitt caldera
[Riebeckite] Castor et al. (2004)
    • Lincoln County
[Riebeckite] Castor et al. (2004)
[Riebeckite] Castor et al. (2004)
    • Pershing County
[Riebeckite] Castor et al. (2004)
  • New Hampshire
    • Carroll County
      • Albany
[Riebeckite]
[Riebeckite]
      • Bartlett
[Riebeckite]
[Riebeckite]
[Riebeckite]
      • Conway
[Riebeckite]
        • North Conway
[var: Crocidolite, Riebeckite] Rocks and Minerals (1990)
      • Effingham
[Riebeckite]
      • Hale's Location
[Riebeckite]
[Riebeckite]
    • Coos County
      • Kilkenny
[Riebeckite]
[Riebeckite]
[Riebeckite] Morrill
    • Grafton County
      • Lincoln
[Riebeckite]
[Riebeckite]
[Riebeckite]
[Riebeckite]
[Riebeckite]
[Riebeckite]
  • New Jersey
    • Morris County
      • Morristown
[var: Crocidolite] Manchester (1931)
[var: Crocidolite] Ransom (1974)
    • Somerset County
      • Bernards Township
[var: Crocidolite, Magnesio-riebeckite, Riebeckite] Maertens (2007)
    • Sussex County
      • Andover Township
[Riebeckite] Dana 6: 1065.
      • Franklin
[Magnesio-riebeckite] Dunn (1995)
[Magnesio-riebeckite] FOMS Millsite Committee (1986)
[Magnesio-riebeckite] Itsuki Imaeda Collection
[Magnesio-riebeckite] Dunn (1995)
  • New Mexico
[Riebeckite] Northrop et al. (1996)
    • Otero County
[Riebeckite] Northrop et al. (1996)
[Riebeckite] USGS Open-File Report 02-189 +1 other reference
[Riebeckite] Northrop et al. (1996) +1 other reference
    • Sierra County
[Riebeckite] Northrop et al. (1996)
  • New York
[var: Crocidolite] Kunz (1890)
[Riebeckite] NY State Museum spec. no. 19349
    • Putnam County
      • Town of Southeast
[var: Crocidolite, Riebeckite] - (Januzzi, 1966, 1989) +1 other reference
    • Westchester County
      • Cortlandt Township
[Magnesio-riebeckite] SEM/EDS analysis by Excalibur Mineral ...
  • North Carolina
    • Ashe County
[Riebeckite] Woolley (1987)
    • Caswell County
[Riebeckite] Ackermann et al. (2003)
    • Mitchell County
      • Spruce Pine
[Riebeckite]
    • Pitt County
      • Fountain
[Riebeckite] Handbook of Mineralogy (localities)
  • Oklahoma
    • Kiowa County
      • Lugert
[Riebeckite] R&M 72:4 pp 252-264
  • Oregon
    • Coos County
[Riebeckite] Muir Wood (1982)
    • Lincoln County
[Riebeckite] McLemore (2006)
  • Pennsylvania
    • Berks County
      • Birdsboro
        • Gibraltar
[Riebeckite]
    • Chester County
      • Warwick Township
        • Saint Peters
[Riebeckite] Sloto et al. (1994)
    • Philadelphia County
      • Philadelphia
[var: Crocidolite] Gordon (1922)
[var: Crocidolite] Gordon (1922)
        • Frankford
[var: Crocidolite] Benge and Wherry
  • Rhode Island
[Riebeckite] Hermes et al. (1985)
    • Providence County
      • Cumberland
[var: Crocidolite, Riebeckite] Miller (1971)
        • Diamond Hill
[Riebeckite] Miller (1971)
[Riebeckite] Miller (1971) +1 other reference
[Riebeckite] Michael W. Kieron collection
  • South Carolina
    • Greenville County
[Riebeckite] White (1970)
  • Texas
    • Brewster County
[Riebeckite] - (2005)
    • El Paso County
[Riebeckite] Smith (1991)
  • Utah
    • Duchesne County
[var: Crocidolite] Pabst (1973)
[var: Crocidolite, Magnesio-riebeckite, Riebeckite] Bullock (1981)
[Magnesio-riebeckite] Milton et al. (1960)
[Magnesio-riebeckite] Pabst (1973)
  • Virginia
    • Grayson County
      • Mouth of Wilson
[var: Crocidolite] Dietrich (1990)
    • Loudoun County
      • Conklin
[Riebeckite] Dietrich (1990)
    • Pittsylvania County
[Riebeckite] Dietrich (1990)
[Riebeckite] JL Jerden Jr (2001) +1 other reference
  • Washington
    • Okanogan County
      • Golden Horn Batholith
[Riebeckite] American Mineralogist +1 other reference
    • Skagit County
      • Hamilton Mining District
[Riebeckite] - (2005)
  • Wisconsin
    • Jackson County
[Riebeckite] Kimball et al. (1984) +1 other reference
[Riebeckite] Am.Jour.Sci. vol. 23 (1907)
      • Wausau Intrusive Complex
        • Stettin pluton
[Riebeckite] Cordua (1998)
[Riebeckite] Cordua (1998)
[var: Crocidolite, Riebeckite] Cordua (1998)
[Riebeckite] Weidman S.
  • Wyoming
    • Fremont County
      • South Pass-Atlantic City Mining District
        • Atlantic City
[Magnesio-riebeckite, Riebeckite] James Cheshire collection
Venezuela
 
  • Amazonas
[Riebeckite] U. S. Geological Survey +3 other references
Vietnam
 
  • Lai Châu Province
    • Tân Uyên District
[Riebeckite] Tran et al. (2015) +2 other references
  • Yên Bái Province
    • Văn Chấn District
[Riebeckite] Tran et al. (2015) +3 other references
Yemen
 
  • Aden Governorate
[Riebeckite] Cox et al. (1969) +2 other references
[Riebeckite] Manasse (1908) +3 other references
[Riebeckite] Sauer A (1888) +1 other reference
  • Lahij Governorate
[Riebeckite] Gass et al. (1968) +1 other reference
  • Socotra Governorate
[Riebeckite] Sauer A (1888)
[Riebeckite] Sauer A (1888)
Zimbabwe
 
  • Midlands
    • Zvishavane District
      • Zvishavane (Shabani; Shabanie; Shavani)
[Riebeckite] www.venuewest.com/8IKC/s1post.htm.
 
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