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Melonite-Merenskyite Series

A solid-solution series between two end-member minerals
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About Melonite-Merenskyite SeriesHide

Crystal System:
Trigonal
Series Formula:
NiTe2 to PdTe2
A series between Melonite and Merenskyite


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Mindat ID:
8776
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mindat:1:1:8776:2

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0011794MerenskyiteWyckoff R W G (1963) Second edition. Interscience Publishers, New York, New York Crystal Structures 1 239-44419630293
0011792MeloniteWyckoff R W G (1963) Second edition. Interscience Publishers, New York, New York Crystal Structures 1 239-44419630293
0000033MelonitePeacock M A, Thompson R M (1946) On melonite from Quebec and the crystal structure of NiTe2 American Mineralogist 31 204-20419460293
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All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Antarctica
 
  • East Antarctica
    • Princess Elizabeth Land
      • Ingrid Christensen Coast
        • Vestfold Hills
[Merenskyite] Egorov et al. (2015)
Argentina
 
  • Catamarca Province
    • Andalgalá Department
      • Andalgalá
[Melonite] Brodtkorb (2002) +2 other references
  • La Rioja Province
    • General Lamadrid Department
      • Villa Castelli
        • Sierra de Cacho
[Merenskyite] Paar et al. (2004) +2 other references
  • Salta Province
    • Los Andes department
      • San Antonio de los Cobres
        • Organullo mining district
[Melonite] Brodtkorb (2002) +1 other reference
  • San Luis Province
    • Coronel Pringles Department
      • Estancia Grande
[Melonite, Merenskyite] FERRACUTTI +4 other references
Armenia
 
  • Gegharkunik Province
    • Sotk
[Melonite]
  • Kotayk Province
    • Hrazdan
[Melonite, Merenskyite] Bowell et al. (2021)
      • Megradzor
[Melonite] Kovalenker et al. (2006)
Atlantic Ocean
 
  • Mid-Atlantic Ridge complex
    • Ashadze hydrothermal area
[Melonite] Firstova et al. (2016)
    • Semenov region
[Melonite] Firstova et al. (2019)
Australia
 
  • New South Wales
    • Cunningham Co.
      • Trundle
[Merenskyite] Singer et al. (2008)
  • Queensland
    • Cloncurry Shire
      • Rosebud Station
        • Mary Kathleen district
[Melonite] Cave et al. (2024)
  • South Australia
    • Pastoral Unincorporated Area
      • Gammon Ranges
        • Vulkathunha-Gammon Ranges National Park
[Melonite] Wahlstrom (1950) +1 other reference
[Melonite] & +3 other references
      • Olympic Dam
[Melonite] Ehrig et al. (2012)
  • Victoria
    • Baw Baw Shire
      • Walhalla
[Merenskyite] G.W.Cochrane 1982. Copper
  • Western Australia
    • Coolgardie Shire
[Melonite] J F Carpentier collection +1 other reference
        • Kambalda Nickel mines
[Melonite] Personal communication from Robert ...
[Melonite] Marston (1984)
[Melonite] Hudson (1986)
[Merenskyite] Hudson (1986)
[Melonite] Simon (2019)
[Melonite] Hudson et al. (1978) +1 other reference
[Melonite] Simon (2019)
[Melonite] Simon (2019) +1 other reference
        • St. Ives gold camp
[Melonite] Xue et al. (2014)
    • Kalgoorlie-Boulder Shire
      • Kalgoorlie-Boulder
[Melonite] Shackleton et al. (2003) +1 other reference
[Melonite] Simpson (1948)
[Melonite] Simon et al. (1997)
[Melonite] Simpson (1948)
[Melonite] Simpson (1948) +1 other reference
[Melonite] Simpson (1948)
[Melonite] Mueller et al. (2020)
      • Mount Monger Goldfield
        • Aldiss-Karonie
[Melonite] Rice et al. (2016)
      • Woolibar Station (Hampton Plains Goldfield)
        • South Kal Mines (South Kalgoorlie Gold Mine; HBJ)
[Melonite] Nichols et al. (2014) +1 other reference
    • Laverton Shire
      • Duketon Goldfield
        • Mulga Queen Community Area (Nurra Kurramunoo)
[Melonite] Godel et al. (2012) +1 other reference
      • Mount Weld Station
[Melonite] Sung et al. (2007) +2 other references
    • Ngaanyatjarraku Shire
      • West Musgrave Block
        • Mantamaru Community
[Melonite] Karykowski et al. (2015)
[Melonite, Merenskyite] Mineral. Deposita 42 (2007) +1 other reference
    • Sandstone Shire
[Melonite] Hassan et al. (2017)
[Melonite] Hassan (2014)
[Melonite] Hassan (2014)
Austria
 
  • Carinthia
    • Spittal an der Drau District
      • Malta
        • Maltaberg (Silberloch; Millionenloch)
[Melonite] Pichler (2009)
[Melonite] Pichler (2009)
      • Rennweg am Katschberg
        • Pölla valley
          • Zanaischg
[Melonite] Pichler (2009)
  • Salzburg
    • Tamsweg District
      • Muhr
        • Schellgaden
          • Gold mines
[Melonite] Auer (1995)
          • Katschberg
[Melonite] Strasser (1989)
    • Zell am See District
      • Mittersill
        • Haidbachgraben
[Melonite, Merenskyite, Melonite var: Palladium-bearing Melonite] Schwabl et al. (2015) +1 other reference
  • Styria
    • Murau District
      • Neumarkt in der Steiermark
        • Dürnstein
[Melonite] Auer (2019)
Belgium
 
  • Wallonia
    • Luxembourg
[Melonite] Michel Blondieau. +3 other references
        • Cahay
[Melonite] Hatert et al. (2002)
[Melonite, Melonite var: Palladium-bearing Melonite]
Bolivia
 
  • Oruro
    • Pantaleón Dalence Province
      • Santa Fé mining district
[Melonite] Jiménez-Franco et al. (2018)
[Melonite] Jiménez-Franco et al. (2018)
[Melonite] Jiménez-Franco et al. (2018)
Botswana
 
  • North-East District
    • Francistown District
[Merenskyite] Maier et al. (2008)
[Melonite] Maier et al. (2008)
  • North-West District
    • Ngamiland West District
[Melonite] Melgarejo et al. (2011)
Brazil
 
  • Bahia
    • Campo Formoso
[Melonite, Merenskyite] Mota-e-Silva et al. (2015) +2 other references
    • Curaçá
[Melonite] Bello (1986)
  • Goiás
[Merenskyite] 33rd International Geological Congress (2008)
  • Minas Gerais
[Merenskyite] Almeida et al. (2007)
[Melonite] Brenner et al. (1990)
  • Pará
    • Canaã dos Carajás
[Merenskyite] Campo Rodriguez et al. (2024)
[Melonite] Hunger et al. (2021)
      • Sossego mine
[Melonite] Monteiro et al. (2008)
[Melonite] Monteiro et al. (2008)
Bulgaria
 
  • Sofia Province
    • Etropole Municipality
[Merenskyite] Stribrny et al. (2000) +4 other references
Canada
 
  • British Columbia
    • Liard Mining Division
      • Turnagain River area
[Melonite] Jackson-Brown et al. (2014)
    • New Westminster Mining Division
      • Hope
[Melonite, Merenskyite] Manor
  • Manitoba
[Merenskyite] Hulbert et al. (1998)
    • Flin Flon District
      • Bear Lake
[Merenskyite] Olivo et al. (2002) +1 other reference
    • Rice Lake Gold District
[Melonite] Neyedley et al. (2017)
    • Thompson Nickel Belt
      • Moab-Setting Lakes area
[Merenskyite] Chen +3 other references
  • Nunavut
    • Kivalliq Region
[Merenskyite] Campos-Alvarez et al. (2012)
      • Nueltin Lake project
[Melonite] Geological Survey of Canada et al. (ed. 2)
  • Ontario
    • Greater Sudbury
      • Blezard Township
[Merenskyite] Ames et al. (2003)
      • Capreol Township
[Merenskyite] Péntek et al. (2013)
      • Creighton-Davies Township
[Melonite, Merenskyite] Ames et al. (2003)
      • Denison Township
[Melonite, Merenskyite] Ames et al. (2003)
[Melonite, Merenskyite] Chen +3 other references
      • Drury Township
        • Worthington area
[Merenskyite] Robert C. Smith
      • Falconbridge Township
[Melonite] Ames et al. (2003)
      • Garson Township
[Melonite] Vale SA
[Merenskyite] Ames et al. (2003)
[Melonite, Merenskyite] Ames et al. (2003)
[Melonite, Merenskyite, Melonite var: Bismuth- and Palladium-bearing Melonite] Vale SA
        • Fraser mine
[Melonite, Merenskyite] Ames et al. (2003)
[Merenskyite] Ames et al. (2003)
[Melonite, Merenskyite] Ames et al. (2003) +2 other references
[Merenskyite] Ames et al. (2003) +1 other reference
[Merenskyite] Kjarsgaard et al. (2010, June) +1 other reference
[Merenskyite] R. C. Smith
[Melonite, Merenskyite] Ames et al. (2003)
      • Maclennan Township
[Merenskyite] Ames et al. (2003)
      • McKim Township
[Merenskyite] Ames et al. (2003)
      • Norman Township
[Merenskyite] Ames et al. (2003)
[Merenskyite] Kjarsgaard et al. (2010, June)
[Merenskyite] Ames et al. (2003)
      • Rathbun Township
[Merenskyite] Econ Geol (1986) +3 other references
      • Wisner Township
[Melonite, Merenskyite] Ames et al. (2007) +2 other references
[Merenskyite] Péntek et al. (2013)
[Merenskyite] Kjarsgaard et al. (2010, June)
    • Kenora District
      • Kapkichi Lake Area
[Merenskyite] Can Mineral 1984 22: 13-21
[Merenskyite] Johnson (2005)
      • Werner Lake Area
[Merenskyite] Rucklidge (1969)
    • Nipissing District
      • Phyllis Township
[Merenskyite] Cabri et al. (1973) +1 other reference
[Melonite] Afifi et al. (1988)
      • Snider Township
[Melonite] Ames et al. (2003)
[Melonite, Merenskyite, Melonite var: Palladium-bearing Melonite] 157-158. +1 other reference
    • Thunder Bay District
      • Bomby Township
[Melonite] Dana's New Mineralogy +1 other reference
[Melonite] Sabina (1991)
[Melonite, Merenskyite] Mulja & Mitchell (1990)
[Merenskyite] McDonald et al. (2015)
[Merenskyite] Caglioti (2023)
      • Hagey Township
[Merenskyite] Watkinson et al. (1978)
      • Lac des Iles Area
[Melonite, Merenskyite] Louis J. Cabri and J.H. Gilles Laflamme (1979) +1 other reference
[Melonite, Merenskyite] Watkinson et al. (1979)
      • O'Neill Township
[Merenskyite] 5th International Platinum Symposium ... +1 other reference
      • Seagull Lake Area
        • Seagull Lake complex
[Merenskyite] Wilson et al. (2013)
      • Seeley Lake Area
[Melonite, Merenskyite] Mulja et al. (1990)
[Merenskyite] Good et al. (2017)
    • Timiskaming District
      • Boston Township
[Merenskyite] CM 30 +2 other references
[Melonite] F. R. Ploeger (1980) +2 other references
[Melonite] Sabina (2003)
[Melonite] Sabina (2003)
[Melonite] Sabina (2003)
[Melonite] Sabina (1974)
[Melonite] Sabina (1974)
  • Québec
    • Abitibi-Témiscamingue
      • La Vallée-de-l'Or RCM
        • Malartic
[Melonite] Agnico Eagle Mines Limited
        • Val d'Or
[Melonite] Sabina (2003) +1 other reference
      • Rouyn-Noranda TE
[Melonite] Sabina (2003) +1 other reference
[Melonite] Am Min (1948) +1 other reference
    • Côte-Nord
      • Sept-Rivières RCM
[Melonite, Merenskyite, Melonite var: Palladium-bearing Melonite] Smith (2021)
[Melonite, Merenskyite] Smith (2021)
    • Nord-du-Québec
      • Jamésie
        • Matagami
[Melonite] Kasprowicz (2023)
      • Nunavik
        • Lac Mistamisk
[Melonite] Personal correspondance with Giles Peatfield (see comments in description) +1 other reference
[Merenskyite] 5th International Platinum Symposium ...
          • Donaldson deposit
[Melonite, Merenskyite] Dillon-Leitch (1990)
[Melonite, Merenskyite] Econ Geol (1986)
[Merenskyite] Glencore plc
[Merenskyite] Seabrook et al. (2004)
[Merenskyite] petrology +1 other reference
        • Ungava Peninsula
[Merenskyite] petrology +1 other reference
[Merenskyite] Liu et al. (2016)
[Merenskyite] Liu et al. (2016)
  • Saskatchewan
    • Seabee Gold Operation
[Melonite] Tourigny et al. (2004)
  • Yukon
    • Whitehorse mining district
      • Kluane District
[Melonite, Merenskyite, Melonite var: Palladium-bearing Melonite] 5th International Platinum Symposium ...
Chile
 
  • Santiago Metropolitan Region
    • Santiago Province
[Merenskyite] Anglo American plc
China
 
  • Gansu
    • Dingxi
      • Min Co.
[Melonite] Xinhui Liu et al. (2011) +2 other references
    • Jinchang
      • Jinchuan District
[Melonite, Merenskyite] Chai et al. (1992) +2 other references
  • Henan
    • Luoyang
      • Luanchuan County
[Melonite] Jianong Zhao et al. (1997)
      • Luoning County
[Melonite, Melonite var: Cobalt-rich Melonite] Zhenkuan Luo et al. (1999) +1 other reference
    • Sanmenxia
      • Lingbao City
[Melonite] Chang et al. (2022)
  • Inner Mongolia
    • Baotou City
      • Binhe New District
        • Wulashan mining district
[Melonite] Qiangzhi Li et al. (2003) +1 other reference
[Melonite] Nie et al. (1994) +1 other reference
    • Chifeng City (Ulanhad League; Chifeng Prefecture)
      • Bairin Left Banner (Balin Zuoqi)
[Melonite] Wang et al. (2024)
    • Hohhot City (Huhehaote Prefecture)
      • Tumed Left Banner (Tumote Zuoqi)
[Melonite] Nie et al. (2002)
      • Wuchuan County
[Merenskyite] Youbin Liang (1981)
[Merenskyite] Chen Keqiao et al. (1981)
  • Jiangxi
    • Shangrao
      • Dexing Co.
[Merenskyite] Zongyao et al. (2005) +1 other reference
          • Dexing copper mine
[Melonite] Minzhi Yang (2006)
[Melonite] Minzhi Yang (2006)
[Melonite] Minzhi Yang (2006)
  • Jilin
    • Tonghua
      • Tonghua Co.
[Melonite, Merenskyite] Han et al. (2014)
  • Shaanxi
    • Shangluo
      • Luonan County
        • Xiaoqinling mining district
[Melonite]
  • Shandong
    • Linyi
      • Pingyi County
        • Tongshi complex
[Melonite] Handong Qian et al. (2000) +2 other references
  • Shanxi
    • Yuncheng
      • Yuanqu Co.
        • Zhongtiaoshan ore field
[Melonite] Yongrui Zhao and Yunqing Zhen (2006)
[Melonite] Yongrui Zhao and Yunqing Zhen (2006)
  • Sichuan
    • Garzê Autonomous Prefecture (Ganzi Autonomous Prefecture)
      • Danba Co.
        • Yangliuping Cu-Ni-PGE ore field
[Melonite, Melonite var: Palladium-bearing Melonite] Song et al. (2004)
[Melonite, Merenskyite] XU et al. (2015)
    • Liangshan Yi
      • Huili County
[Merenskyite] Hangxin Cheng et al. (2007)
[Melonite, Melonite var: Palladium-bearing Melonite] Yuanfu Xiao et al. (2010)
    • Panzhihua
      • Dong District
[Merenskyite]
      • Miyi County
[Merenskyite] Yao et al. (2003) +1 other reference
    • Ya'an
      • Shimian County
[Merenskyite] Yao et al. (2003)
  • Tibet
    • Lhasa
      • Maizhokunggar Co. (Mozhugongka Co.)
[Melonite] Xu et al. (2024)
  • Xinjiang
    • Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture
      • Altay Prefecture (Aletai Prefecture)
        • Fuyun Co. (Koktokay Co.)
[Melonite, Merenskyite, Melonite var: Bismuth- and Palladium-bearing Melonite] Jingwen Mao et al. (2007)
  • Yunnan
    • Chuxiong
      • Yao'an County
[Melonite] Zhou et al. (2018)
    • Dali
      • Midu County
[Merenskyite] Bilun Luo (1979) +2 other references
    • Pu'er
      • Simao District
[Melonite] Mao et al. (2024)
Czech Republic
 
  • Central Bohemian Region
    • Kutná Hora District
      • Žleby
[Melonite] Dolníček et al. (2018)
  • South Bohemian Region
    • Písek District
      • Kovářov
        • Předbořice
[Merenskyite] Johan (1989) +2 other references
  • Ústí nad Labem Region
    • Děčín District
      • Šluknov
[Melonite, Merenskyite] Sandmann et al. (2015)
[Melonite] geolib.geology.cz (n.d.) +2 other references
[Melonite] geolib.geology.cz (n.d.)
DR Congo
 
  • Haut-Katanga
    • Kambove Territory
      • Shinkolobwe
[Melonite, Merenskyite] 304 [287-288]. +3 other references
  • Lualaba
    • Mutshatsha
      • Kolwezi
[Merenskyite] ...
Egypt
 
  • Red Sea Governorate
[Melonite, Merenskyite, Melonite var: Palladium-bearing Melonite] Helmy et al. (2001) +1 other reference
[Melonite, Merenskyite] Helmy (2005)
    • Wadi Allaqi District
      • Wadi Haimur
[Melonite, Merenskyite] Helmy et al. (1995)
Fiji
 
  • Viti Levu
    • Ba
      • Vatukoula Gold Field (Tavua Gold Field)
        • Vatukoula
[Melonite] Ahmad et al. (1987) +3 other references
Finland
 
  • Kainuu
    • Suomussalmi
[Melonite] Kojonen et al. (1996)
  • Lapland
[Melonite, Merenskyite] Gustafsson et al. (2019)
[Melonite, Merenskyite] Kojonen et al. (eds)
    • Penikat complex
[Merenskyite] Alapieti et al. (1986)
[Merenskyite] 5th International Platinum Symposium ... +2 other references
    • Portimo complex
[Merenskyite] Andersen et al. (2006)
    • Rovaniemi
[Merenskyite] Guice et al. (2017)
    • Sodankylä
[Melonite, Merenskyite, Melonite var: Palladium-bearing Melonite] Gervilla et al. (2005) +1 other reference
      • Kevitsansarvi (Keivitsansarvi)
[Melonite, Merenskyite] Gervilla et al. (2002) +1 other reference
[Melonite, Merenskyite] Kalinin (2021)
      • Viiankiaapa mire area
[Melonite, Merenskyite] Fröhlich et al. (2017) +3 other references
    • Ylitornio
[Melonite] Kalinin (2021)
  • North Karelia
[Melonite] Kojonen Kari
[Melonite] Vymazalová et al. (2019)
    • Outokumpu
[Merenskyite] GEOLOGIAN TUTKIMUSKESKUKSEN ...
  • North Ostrobothnia
[Melonite] Simon et al. (1997) +1 other reference
[Melonite] Geological Survey of Finland 2008. ... +1 other reference
[Melonite] Geological Survey of Finland 2007 ... +2 other references
[Melonite] Am Min 50:581-586 +1 other reference
[Melonite] Geological Survey of Finland 2008. ... +1 other reference
    • Pudasjärvi
[Melonite, Merenskyite] Karinen
  • Pirkanmaa
    • Orivesi
[Melonite] Kinnunen +1 other reference
France
 
  • Corsica
    • Haute-Corse
      • Corte
[Melonite] Aye et al. (1978)
[Melonite] Picot et al. (1982)
[Melonite] Aye et al. (1978)
  • Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
    • Hautes-Alpes
      • Briançon
        • Villar-d'Arêne
[Melonite] R. Pierrot
Germany
 
  • Saxony
    • Bautzen District
      • Obergurig
[Melonite] Sandmann et al. (2015)
      • Sohland an der Spree
[Melonite] Sandmann et al. (2015)
    • Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge
      • Neustadt in Sachsen
[Melonite, Merenskyite] Sandmann et al. (2015)
Greece
 
  • Attica
    • East Attica
      • Lavreotiki
        • Elaiochori
[Melonite] Uwe Kolitsch and Branko Rieck analyses (see also http://lavrion.gr/Minerals/Updates.html)
  • Central Macedonia
    • Chalkidiki
      • Aristotelis
        • Kassandra mining district
[Merenskyite] M. Tarkian et al. (1991) +4 other references
  • Eastern Macedonia and Thrace
    • Evros
      • Alexandroupoli
[Melonite] Voudouris et al. (2011)
[Melonite] Eliopoulos +3 other references
  • South Aegean
    • Milos
      • Serifos Island
[Melonite] Fitros et al. (2017)
    • Tinos
      • Tinos Island
[Melonite] Bonev et al. (2005) +1 other reference
  • Thessaly
    • Larissa
      • Farsala
        • Eretria
[Merenskyite] Tsikouras et al. (2016)
Greenland
 
  • Sermersooq
    • Kangerlussuaq Fjord
[Melonite] Nielsen et al. (2015)
[Merenskyite] Holwell et al. (2015)
    • Nuuk
[Melonite] Juul-Pedersen et al. (2007)
Guinea
 
  • Kindia Region
[Merenskyite] Augé et al. (2018)
Guyana
 
  • Cuyuni-Mazaruni Region
    • Omai
[Melonite] Mahdia Gold Corporation
[Melonite] Gabriel Voicu (1999)
  • Pomeroon-Supenaam Region
[Melonite] Troy Resources
Hungary
 
  • Heves County
    • Pétervására District
      • Recsk
[Melonite] Gellert +2 other references
India
 
  • Jharkhand
    • East Singhbhum District
      • Jadugora
[Melonite] Afifi et al. (1988)
  • Karnataka
    • Davanagere District
      • Shimoga schist belt
[Merenskyite] Devaraju et al. (2014, January) +1 other reference
    • Shimoga District
[Melonite, Merenskyite] Devaraju et al. (2004) +1 other reference
  • Maharashtra
    • Gondpipri Complex
[Melonite, Merenskyite] Dora et al. (2014)
  • Odisha
    • Keonjhar District
[Merenskyite] Canadian Mineralogist 40:277-309
[Melonite] Mondal et al. (1997)
Italy
 
  • Piedmont
    • Biella Province
      • Portula
[Melonite] Piccoli et al. (2007)
    • Verbano-Cusio-Ossola Province
[Merenskyite] - (n.d.)
    • Vercelli Province
      • Cravagliana
[Melonite, Merenskyite] Piccoli et al. (2007)
      • Quarona
[Melonite] Piccoli et al. (2007)
      • Rimella
[Melonite, Merenskyite] Piccoli et al. (2007)
      • Scopello
[Melonite, Merenskyite] Econ Geol (1986) +1 other reference
      • Varallo Sesia
[Melonite, Merenskyite] Piccoli et al. (2007)
      • Vocca
[Melonite, Merenskyite] Garuti et al. (1986) +2 other references
Ivory Coast
 
  • Montagnes
    • Tonkpi
      • Biankouma Department
[Merenskyite] Gouedji et al. (2014)
Japan
 
  • Fukuoka Prefecture
    • Tagawa District
      • Kawara
        • Sannotake mine
[Melonite] Shimada et al. (1981) +1 other reference
  • Hokkaidō Prefecture
    • Ishikari Subprefecture
      • Sapporo City
        • Nishi-ku
[Melonite] 井伊博行 (1991) +1 other reference
  • Okayama Prefecture
    • Ibara City
      • Higashi-Mihara
[Melonite]
Kazakhstan
 
  • Akmola Region
    • Stepnogorsk
      • Stepnyak group
[Melonite, Melonite var: Cobalt-rich Melonite] Spiridonov (2014) +1 other reference
[Melonite] Spiridonov (2014)
  • Aktobe Region
    • Mugalzhar District
[Melonite] Vanin et al. (2024)
  • Ulytau Region
    • Ulytau District
      • Mayatas ore region
[Melonite] Stepanets et al. (2019)
Kyrgyzstan
 
  • Issyk-Kul Region
[Melonite] homepage.usask.ca (2001) +1 other reference
Morocco
 
  • Drâa-Tafilalet Region
    • Zagora Province
      • Zagora Cercle
        • Tinzouline Caïdat
          • Bleida Mines
[Merenskyite] El Ghorfi et al. (2006)
North Macedonia
 
  • Radoviš Municipality
[Merenskyite] Petrunov et al. (2001)
Norway
 
  • Troms og Finnmark
    • Kautokeino
[Melonite] Neumann (1985) +1 other reference
    • Kvænangen
      • Burfjorddalen
[Melonite] Strand (1975)
[Merenskyite] Larsen et al. (2018)
    • Nordreisa
      • Reisa national park
[Melonite] Gjelsvik (1956) +1 other reference
  • Trøndelag
    • Røyrvik
[Merenskyite] Neumann (1985) +1 other reference
[Merenskyite] Nilsson et al. (1998)
Pakistan
 
  • Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province
    • Upper Kohistan District
[Melonite, Merenskyite] Miller et al. (1991)
Papua New Guinea
 
  • Western Province
    • Star Mountains
      • Mount Fubilan
[Merenskyite] BHP
Philippines
 
  • Luzon
    • Cordillera Administrative Region
      • Benguet Province
        • Tuba
[Merenskyite] Piestrzyński et al. (1994) +2 other references
  • Visayas
    • Eastern Visayas Region
      • Samar Island
        • Eastern Samar
[Melonite] Oberthür et al. (2017)
Poland
 
  • Podlaskie Voivodeship
    • Suwałki County
[Merenskyite] Nejbert K. 2008: Mineralogy of ...
Romania
 
  • Hunedoara County
    • Certeju de Sus
      • Bocşa Mare
[Melonite] Apopei et al. (2016)
[Melonite] www.minerals-of-the-carpathians
Russia
 
  • Altai Republic
    • Choysky District
[Melonite] Ettlinger et al. (1991)
  • Amur Oblast
    • Zeysky District
[Melonite, Merenskyite] Amur Minerals Corporation
  • Buryatia
    • Eastern Sayan
[Melonite] Izvekova et al. (2021)
    • Okinsky District
[Melonite] Damdinov et al. (2007)
    • Severo-Baykalsky District
      • Dovyren Highlands
[Merenskyite] Orsoev (2019)
[Merenskyite] Orsoev (2019)
  • Chelyabinsk Oblast
    • Agapovsky District
[Melonite] Kasatkin et al. (2022)
    • Kartalinsky District
[Melonite, Merenskyite] Plotinskaya et al. (2018)
    • Kizilsky District
[Merenskyite] Rakhimov et al. (2021)
    • Plastovsky District
      • Plast
        • Kochkar' District
[Melonite] Vikent’eva +5 other references
  • Chukotka Autonomous Okrug
    • Okhotsk-Chukotka belt
[Melonite] Yakich et al. (2021)
  • Irkutsk Oblast
    • Uda–Biryusa district
[Merenskyite] Shvedov et al. (2017) +1 other reference
[Merenskyite] Kolotilina et al. (2025)
  • Kamchatka Krai
    • Bystrinsky District
[Merenskyite] Sidorov et al. (2017, August)
    • Koryak Okrug
      • Olyutorsky district
        • Itchayvayam complex
[Merenskyite] Palyanova et al. (2023)
    • Ust-Bolsheretsky District
      • Dukuk Complex (Dukuk Massif)
[Melonite] Tararin et al. (2007)
[Melonite] Tararin et al. (2007)
  • Khabarovsk Krai
    • Ayano-Maysky district
      • Konder alkaline-ultrabasic massif
[Merenskyite] - (2016) +1 other reference
    • Okhotsky District
[Melonite] Yakich et al. (2021)
[Melonite] Tamara Yu. Yakich * et al. (2024) +1 other reference
  • Krasnoyarsk Krai
[Melonite, Merenskyite] Alexander V. Dedeev et al (2002) +2 other references
    • Taymyrskiy Autonomous Okrug
      • Taimyr Peninsula
[Merenskyite] Genkin et al. (1986)
[Melonite] Sluzhenikin et al. (2015)
          • Talnakh Cu-Ni Deposit
[Melonite, Merenskyite] Spiridonov et al. (2020)
[Merenskyite] 2014 Ultramafic-mafic intrusions
    • Taymyrsky Dolgano-Nenetsky District
      • Kureika river
        • Dzheltul'skii massif (Dzhaltul)
[Merenskyite] Shvedov et al. (2015)
  • Murmansk Oblast
[Melonite, Merenskyite] Tony Nikischer and Luis Menezes
[Merenskyite] 33rd International Geological Congress (2008)
[Merenskyite] Groshev +7 other references
[Merenskyite] Groshev +7 other references
[Merenskyite] Groshev +7 other references
[Merenskyite] 33rd International Geological Congress (2008)
[Merenskyite] Groshev +7 other references
[Merenskyite] www.duke.edu (2003)
[Merenskyite] Grokhovskaya et al. (2009)
[Merenskyite] Barkov et al. (2022)
[Melonite, Merenskyite] Yury L. Voytekhovsky (2008)
[Merenskyite] Chashchin et al. (2021)
      • Sopcha Massif
[Melonite] Anthony et al. (1990)
[Merenskyite] Orsoev et al. (1982) +2 other references
[Merenskyite] Chashchin et al. (2023)
[Merenskyite] 33 IGC excursion No 48 +1 other reference
[Merenskyite] www4.geology.utoronto.ca (n.d.)
    • Northern Karelia
      • Salla-Kuolajarvi belt
[Melonite] Kalinin (2021) +1 other reference
[Melonite, Merenskyite] Chashchin et al. (2013)
[Merenskyite] Lobanova et al. (2021) +1 other reference
[Melonite, Merenskyite] Kravtsova et al. (2002)
[Melonite, Merenskyite] Chashchin et al. (2013)
  • Nenets Autonomous Okrug
    • Yugorskii Peninsula
      • Pai-Khoi Range (Paikhoi; Pay Khoy)
[Merenskyite] Shaybekov et al. (2021)
  • Republic of Karelia
[Merenskyite] Grokhovskaya et al. (2005)
[Merenskyite] Grishaenko et al. (2007)
    • Kondopozhsky District
[Merenskyite] - (2014)
    • Loukhsky District
      • Oulanka plutonic complex
        • Olanga River (Oulanka River)
[Melonite, Merenskyite] Grishaenko et al. (2007)
[Merenskyite] Barkov et al. (1996) +2 other references
    • Northern Karelia
[Merenskyite] Лавров (2013) +1 other reference
[Melonite] Polekhovskiy et al. (2005)
    • Pudozhsky District
[Merenskyite] Голубев et al. (2008)
    • Suojärvi District
[Merenskyite] Коневин et al. (2020)
[Merenskyite] Коневин et al. (2020)
  • Sakha
    • Aldan
      • Verkhealgomin
[Melonite, Merenskyite] Kondratieva et al. (2021) +3 other references
  • Sverdlovsk Oblast
    • Kachkanar
      • Kachkanar Complex
        • Kachkanarskoe
[Merenskyite] Stepanov et al. (2023)
    • Karpinsk Urban Okrug
[Melonite, Merenskyite] Mikhailov et al. (2021)
    • Prigorodny District
      • Volkovskii Cu-Fe-V-Au-Pd complex
[Merenskyite] Stepanov et al. (2023)
[Melonite, Merenskyite] Mikhailov et al. (2021)
    • Serovsky District
[Melonite] Kasatkin et al. (2023)
  • Tuva
[Melonite, Melonite var: Palladium-bearing Melonite] Barkov et al. (2017)
    • Todzhinsky District
[Merenskyite] Kuzhuget et al. (2023)
[Merenskyite] Singer et al. (2008)
  • Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug
    • Kershor Complex
[Merenskyite] Vikentyev et al. (2023)
    • Labytnangi
[Merenskyite] Murzin et al. (2022)
    • Priuralsky District
      • Kharp
[Merenskyite] Vikentyev et al. (2023)
[Merenskyite] Shaibekov et al. (2024)
  • Zabaykalsky Krai
    • Chiney massif
[Merenskyite] Seltmann et al. (2010)
Senegal
 
  • Kédougou Region
    • Saraya
[Melonite] Lambert-Smith et al. (2020)
[Melonite] Lambert-Smith et al. (2020)
Serbia
 
  • Central Serbia
    • Bor District
      • Majdanpek
[Merenskyite] RTB Bor
Sierra Leone
 
  • Northern Province
    • Koinadugu District
[Merenskyite] Stenhouse et al. (2016)
South Africa
 
  • Gauteng
    • City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality
[Merenskyite] Maier et al. (2023)
  • Limpopo
    • Capricorn District Municipality
      • Blouberg Local Municipality
[Merenskyite] McFall et al. (2019)
[Merenskyite] Manyeruke (2007)
        • Waterberg project
[Merenskyite] McCreesh et al. (2018)
    • Sekhukhune District Municipality
      • Fetakgomo Tubatse Local Municipality
        • Burgersfort
[Merenskyite] Cairncross et al. (1995)
[Merenskyite] Cairncross et al. (1995)
[Merenskyite] Montjoie (2018)
    • Waterberg District Municipality
      • Mogalakwena Local Municipality
[Merenskyite] Hutchinson et al. (2005)
[Merenskyite] Van der Merwe (2011) +2 other references
          • Mogalakwena Mine
[Melonite, Merenskyite] Holwell et al. (2007)
[Merenskyite] Holwell et al. (2006) +1 other reference
[Merenskyite] Cairncross et al. (1995)
[Merenskyite] Manyeruke (2007)
[Merenskyite] Hutchinson et al. (2005)
      • Thabazimbi Local Municipality
        • Thabazimbi
[Merenskyite] Cairncross et al. (1995)
  • Mpumalanga
    • Gert Sibande District Municipality
      • Chief Albert Luthuli Local Municipality
        • Waterval
[Merenskyite] www.minsoc.org.za (2005)
[Merenskyite] Theart et al. (2001) +1 other reference
  • North West
    • Bojanala Platinum District Municipality
[Merenskyite] Kingston (1966) +1 other reference
      • Rustenburg Local Municipality
        • Rustenburg
[Merenskyite] Cairncross et al. (1995)
[Merenskyite] Anglo American plc
[Merenskyite] Cairncross et al. (1995)
  • Northern Cape
    • Namakwa District Municipality
[Melonite] Cairncross (2004)
Spain
 
  • Catalonia
    • Tarragona
      • Priorat
        • El Molar
[Melonite] Joan Abella i Creus
  • Extremadura
    • Badajoz
      • Monesterio
[Melonite, Merenskyite, Melonite var: Palladium-bearing Melonite] Piña et al. (2008)
Sweden
 
  • Jämtland County
    • Härjedalen
      • Berg
        • Storsjö
[Melonite, Merenskyite]
  • Norrbotten County
    • Kiruna
      • Vittangi
[Melonite, Merenskyite]
  • Östergötland County
    • Valdemarsvik
[Merenskyite] Adelmann et al. (2022)
  • Värmland County
    • Årjäng
      • Sillerud
[Melonite, Melonite var: Cobalt-rich Melonite] Alm et al. (1992)
    • Arvika
      • Glava
[Melonite] Oen et al. (1984) +2 other references
  • Västerbotten County
    • Norsjö
[Melonite] Mikael Jansson ()
    • Skellefteå
      • Boliden
[Melonite] Ossian Åström (2015)
Tanzania
 
  • Songwe Region
[Melonite] Mnali (2001)
UK
 
  • Scotland
    • Dumfries and Galloway
      • Newton Stewart
[Merenskyite] Power et al. (2004)
    • Highland
      • Caol and Mallaig
        • Rùm
[Merenskyite] Power et al. (2000)
      • Fort William and Ardnamurchan
[Merenskyite] Graham et al. (2017)
    • Perth and Kinross
[Melonite] Chapman et al. (2023)
Ukraine
 
  • Rivne Oblast
[Melonite] Shumlyanskyy et al. (2000)
  • Zhytomyr Oblast
    • Zhytomyr Raion
      • Radomyshl Raion
[Melonite] Bondarenko +2 other references
USA
 
  • Arizona
    • Cochise County
[Melonite] Graeme (1993)
[Melonite] Graeme (1993) +1 other reference
  • California
    • Calaveras County
      • Carson Hill Mining District (Melones Mining District)
[Melonite] Contributions to mineralogy +5 other references
        • Melones
          • Carson Hill Gold Mining Company Mines (Carson Hill Mines)
[Melonite] Committee et al. (1989)
[Melonite] Genth F A (1868) +5 other references
    • Mariposa County
      • Coulterville Mining District
        • Coulterville
          • Peñon Blanco Peak
[Melonite] Econ Geol (1987)
    • Tuolumne County
      • Coulterville Mining District
        • Peñon Blanco Peak
[Melonite] Weir +1 other reference
      • Jamestown District
        • Jamestown
[Melonite] Leicht et al. (1994)
  • Colorado
    • Boulder County
      • Boulder
        • Magnolia Mining District
[Melonite] Eckel et al. (1997)
      • Boulder County Tungsten Mining District
[Melonite] Eckel et al. (1997)
[Melonite] Eckel et al. (1997)
      • Caribou Mining District
        • Grand Island
[Melonite] Eckel et al. (1997)
[Melonite] Dana 6:76.
      • Gold Hill Mining District
        • Gold Hill
[Melonite] Eckel et al. (1997)
[Melonite] Eckel et al. (1997)
[Melonite] Eckel et al. (1997)
[Melonite] Eckel et al. (1997)
[Melonite] Eckel et al. (1997)
[Melonite] Eckel et al. (1997)
[Melonite] Eckel et al. (1997)
[Melonite] Eckel et al. (1997)
[Melonite] Eckel et al. (1997)
[Melonite] Eckel et al. (1997)
      • Jamestown Mining District
[Melonite] Eckel et al. (1997)
      • Magnolia Mining District
[Melonite] Eckel et al. (1997)
[Melonite] Eckel et al. (1997) +1 other reference
[Melonite] Eckel et al. (1997)
      • Sugarloaf Mining District
[Melonite] Eckel et al. (1997)
[Melonite] Eckel et al. (1997)
[Melonite] Eckel et al. (1997)
    • Gunnison County
      • Vulcan Mining District (Cebolla Mining District; Domingo Mining District)
        • Vulcan
[Melonite] Frank Keutsch collection +1 other reference
    • Hinsdale County
      • Lake City Mining District
[Melonite] Eckel et al. (1997)
        • Lake City
[Melonite] Eckel et al. (1997)
    • La Plata County
      • La Plata Mining District (California Mining District)
        • La Plata
[Merenskyite] Summerlin (2014)
    • Teller County
      • Cripple Creek Mining District
        • Eclipse Gulch
[Melonite] Carnein et al. (2005)
[Melonite] Eckel et al. (1997)
[Melonite] 2009 New Mexico Mineral Symposium ...
  • Missouri
    • Washington County
[Melonite] Sherwood et al. (1998)
  • Montana
    • Jefferson County
      • Whitehall Mining District (Cardwell Mining District)
[Melonite] Barrick Gold Corporation
[Merenskyite] Cabri et al. (1979) +1 other reference
    • Sweet Grass County
[Melonite, Merenskyite] Andersen et al. (2018)
  • Nevada
    • Clark County
      • Virgin Mountains
        • Bunkerville Mining District
          • Whitney Pocket Basin
[Merenskyite] Rocks & Minerals. Nov. 1999.
    • Lyon County
      • Singatse Range
        • Yerington Mining District
[Merenskyite] Aird et al. (2021)
  • Pennsylvania
    • Chester County
[Melonite] Smith and Barnes (2011)
  • Wyoming
    • Albany County
      • Lake Owen Complex
[Merenskyite] 5th International Platinum Symposium ...
      • New Rambler Mining District
[Merenskyite] Loucks (1976) +2 other references
Uzbekistan
 
  • Tashkent Region
    • Ohangaron District
[Melonite] Kovalenker et al. (1997) +2 other references
Zambia
 
  • Copperbelt Province
    • Kitwe District
      • Kitwe
[Melonite] Meneghel (1981)
  • North-Western Province
    • Solwezi District
[Melonite] Jacobs (2016) +1 other reference
Zimbabwe
 
  • Mashonaland West
    • Chegutu District
[Melonite, Merenskyite] Economic Geology (1990) +2 other references
  • Midlands
    • Kwekwe District
[Melonite] Afifi et al. (1988)
    • Zvishavane District
      • Zvishavane (Shabani; Shabanie; Shavani)
[Merenskyite] Implats
 
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