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Danalite-Helvine Series

A solid-solution series between two end-member minerals
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About Danalite-Helvine SeriesHide

Crystal System:
Isometric
Series Formula:
Be3Fe42+(SiO4)3S to Be3Mn42+(SiO4)3S
A series between Danalite and Helvine


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
8959
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:8959:9

Optical Data of Danalite-Helvine SeriesHide

Type:
Isotropic

Chemical AnalysisHide

Oxide wt%:
 1
SiO232.08 %
Al2O30.23 %
MnO27.02 %
FeO16.14 %
ZnO7.40 %
CaO0.15 %
MgO0.26 %
BeO13.26 %
S5.86 %
O=S-2.92 %
Total:99.48 %
wt%
 2
Mg0.1 %
Mn5.8 %
Fe10.7 %
Zn2.6 %
Si14.6 %
S4.7 %
Total:38.5 %
Empirical formulas:
Sample IDEmpirical Formula
2(Fe2.2Mn1.2Zn0.5)Be4Si3.1O4S1

Crystallography of Danalite-Helvine SeriesHide

Crystal System:
Isometric

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0010952HelvineKudoh Y, Takeuchi Y (1985) The effect of pressure on helvite Mn8S2[Be6Si6O24] Zeitschrift fur Kristallographie 173 305-3121985Schwarzenberg, Saxony1.4293
0010953HelvineKudoh Y, Takeuchi Y (1985) The effect of pressure on helvite Mn8S2[Be6Si6O24] Zeitschrift fur Kristallographie 173 305-3121985Schwarzenberg, Saxony2.7293
0010954HelvineKudoh Y, Takeuchi Y (1985) The effect of pressure on helvite Mn8S2[Be6Si6O24] Zeitschrift fur Kristallographie 173 305-3121985Schwarzenberg, Saxony3.6293
0010955HelvineKudoh Y, Takeuchi Y (1985) The effect of pressure on helvite Mn8S2[Be6Si6O24] Zeitschrift fur Kristallographie 173 305-3121985Schwarzenberg, Saxony4293
0010956HelvineKudoh Y, Takeuchi Y (1985) The effect of pressure on helvite Mn8S2[Be6Si6O24] Zeitschrift fur Kristallographie 173 305-3121985Schwarzenberg, Saxony4.5293
0005916DanaliteAntao S M, Hassan I, Parise J B (2003) The structure of danalite at high temperature obtained from synchrotron radiation and Rietveld refinements The Canadian Mineralogist 41 1413-142220030293
0005915DanaliteAntao S M, Hassan I, Parise J B (2003) The structure of danalite at high temperature obtained from synchrotron radiation and Rietveld refinements The Canadian Mineralogist 41 1413-142220030293
0005914DanaliteAntao S M, Hassan I, Parise J B (2003) The structure of danalite at high temperature obtained from synchrotron radiation and Rietveld refinements The Canadian Mineralogist 41 1413-142220030293
0005913DanaliteAntao S M, Hassan I, Parise J B (2003) The structure of danalite at high temperature obtained from synchrotron radiation and Rietveld refinements The Canadian Mineralogist 41 1413-142220030293
0005912DanaliteAntao S M, Hassan I, Parise J B (2003) The structure of danalite at high temperature obtained from synchrotron radiation and Rietveld refinements The Canadian Mineralogist 41 1413-142220030293
0005911DanaliteAntao S M, Hassan I, Parise J B (2003) The structure of danalite at high temperature obtained from synchrotron radiation and Rietveld refinements The Canadian Mineralogist 41 1413-142220030293
0005910DanaliteAntao S M, Hassan I, Parise J B (2003) The structure of danalite at high temperature obtained from synchrotron radiation and Rietveld refinements The Canadian Mineralogist 41 1413-142220030293
0005909DanaliteAntao S M, Hassan I, Parise J B (2003) The structure of danalite at high temperature obtained from synchrotron radiation and Rietveld refinements The Canadian Mineralogist 41 1413-142220030293
0005908DanaliteAntao S M, Hassan I, Parise J B (2003) The structure of danalite at high temperature obtained from synchrotron radiation and Rietveld refinements The Canadian Mineralogist 41 1413-142220030293
0005907DanaliteAntao S M, Hassan I, Parise J B (2003) The structure of danalite at high temperature obtained from synchrotron radiation and Rietveld refinements The Canadian Mineralogist 41 1413-142220030293
0005906DanaliteAntao S M, Hassan I, Parise J B (2003) The structure of danalite at high temperature obtained from synchrotron radiation and Rietveld refinements The Canadian Mineralogist 41 1413-142220030293
0005905DanaliteAntao S M, Hassan I, Parise J B (2003) The structure of danalite at high temperature obtained from synchrotron radiation and Rietveld refinements The Canadian Mineralogist 41 1413-142220030293
0005904DanaliteAntao S M, Hassan I, Parise J B (2003) The structure of danalite at high temperature obtained from synchrotron radiation and Rietveld refinements The Canadian Mineralogist 41 1413-142220030293
0005903DanaliteAntao S M, Hassan I, Parise J B (2003) The structure of danalite at high temperature obtained from synchrotron radiation and Rietveld refinements The Canadian Mineralogist 41 1413-142220030293
0005902DanaliteAntao S M, Hassan I, Parise J B (2003) The structure of danalite at high temperature obtained from synchrotron radiation and Rietveld refinements The Canadian Mineralogist 41 1413-142220030293
0005901DanaliteAntao S M, Hassan I, Parise J B (2003) The structure of danalite at high temperature obtained from synchrotron radiation and Rietveld refinements The Canadian Mineralogist 41 1413-142220030293
0005900DanaliteAntao S M, Hassan I, Parise J B (2003) The structure of danalite at high temperature obtained from synchrotron radiation and Rietveld refinements The Canadian Mineralogist 41 1413-142220030293
0005899DanaliteAntao S M, Hassan I, Parise J B (2003) The structure of danalite at high temperature obtained from synchrotron radiation and Rietveld refinements The Canadian Mineralogist 41 1413-142220030293
0005898DanaliteAntao S M, Hassan I, Parise J B (2003) The structure of danalite at high temperature obtained from synchrotron radiation and Rietveld refinements The Canadian Mineralogist 41 1413-142220030293
0005897DanaliteAntao S M, Hassan I, Parise J B (2003) The structure of danalite at high temperature obtained from synchrotron radiation and Rietveld refinements The Canadian Mineralogist 41 1413-142220030293
0005896DanaliteAntao S M, Hassan I, Parise J B (2003) The structure of danalite at high temperature obtained from synchrotron radiation and Rietveld refinements The Canadian Mineralogist 41 1413-142220030293
0005895DanaliteAntao S M, Hassan I, Parise J B (2003) The structure of danalite at high temperature obtained from synchrotron radiation and Rietveld refinements The Canadian Mineralogist 41 1413-142220030293
0000974HelvineHassan I, Grundy H D (1985) The crystal structures of helvite group minerals, (MnFeZn)8(Be6Si6O24)S2 American Mineralogist 70 186-19219850293
0000973HelvineHassan I, Grundy H D (1985) The crystal structures of helvite group minerals, (MnFeZn)8(Be6Si6O24)S2 American Mineralogist 70 186-19219850293
0000972DanaliteHassan I, Grundy H D (1985) The crystal structures of helvite group minerals, (MnFeZn)8(Be6Si6O24)S2 American Mineralogist 70 186-19219850293
0000971DanaliteHassan I, Grundy H D (1985) The crystal structures of helvite group minerals, (MnFeZn)8(Be6Si6O24)S2 American Mineralogist 70 186-19219850293
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All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Argentina
 
  • Catamarca Province
    • Belén Department
      • Corral Quemado
        • Papachacra
[Danalite] Rocks & Min. (2007)
    • Sierra de Ancasti
      • El Portezuelo
[Danalite] Colombo et al. (2011)
  • Córdoba Province
    • Punilla Department
      • Dolores District
        • Capilla del Monte
          • Cerro Uritorco
[Helvine] William T. Holser: Beryllium minerals ...
[Helvine] Rimann (1928)
      • San Antonio District
[Helvine] Sureda et al. (2010)
[Helvine] King (n.d.)
  • Jujuy Province
    • Humahuaca Department
      • El Aguilar
[Helvine] Brodtkorb (2002)
Australia
 
  • South Australia
    • Pastoral Unincorporated Area
      • Boolcoomatta Reserve (Boolcoomata Station)
[Danalite]
      • Mount Victor Plumbago Station
[Danalite]
  • Tasmania
    • Burnie City
      • Hampshire mining district
        • Kara Mines
[Danalite, Helvine] Whitehead +1 other reference
    • Waratah-Wynyard municipality
      • Heazlewood district
        • Luina
[Danalite] www.crocoite.com (2001)
      • Waratah district
        • Mt Ramsay
[Danalite] Bottrill et al. (2008)
    • West Coast municipality
      • Mt Lindsay mineral field
[Danalite, Helvine] Bottrill et al. (2008)
      • Rosebery district
        • Rosebery
[Danalite, Helvine] Bottrill et al. (2008)
  • Western Australia
    • Coolgardie Shire
      • Coolgardie
        • Hampton group
[Danalite, Helvine] Grguric et al. (2009)
    • Port Hedland Shire
      • Abydos Station
        • Wodgina
[Helvine] Simpson (1928)
      • Mugarinya Community
[Helvine] Simpson (1928) +1 other reference
[Helvine] Jacobson et al. (2007)
    • Yalgoo Shire
      • Noongal Station
[Helvine] Jacobson et al. (2007) +2 other references
Austria
 
  • Lower Austria
    • Horn District
      • Gars am Kamp
        • Maiersch
[Helvine] Neumayer (1980) +1 other reference
    • Krems-Land District
      • Gföhl
        • Felling
          • Zwettler Leiten
            • Pegmatite occurrences
[Helvine] Erwin Löffler
      • Weinzierl am Walde
        • Maigen
[Helvine] KNOBLOCH (2012) +1 other reference
    • Waidhofen an der Thaya District
      • Pfaffenschlag bei Waidhofen
        • Artolz
[Danalite, Helvine] KOLLER (1978) +2 other references
  • Styria
    • Bruck-Mürzzuschlag District
      • Sankt Barbara im Mürztal
        • Veitsch
          • Kleinveitsch
            • Kaiblinggraben
[Helvine] Gerald Gesselbauer (06.2010)
[Helvine] Postl et al. (1998)
  • Tyrol
    • Schwaz District
      • Finkenberg
        • Schrammacher
[Helvine] Orlandi et al. (2005)
Brazil
 
  • Amazonas
    • Presidente Figueiredo
      • Pitinga mine
[Danalite, Helvine] Hadlich et al. (2025)
  • Goiás
    • Teresina de Goiás
[Danalite, Helvine] Bilal (2013) +1 other reference
[Danalite] Raimbault (1993)
[Helvine] Martin Slama collection +1 other reference
  • Minas Gerais
    • Conselheiro Pena
      • Penha do Norte
[Helvine] Moore (2004) +1 other reference
[Helvine] In Collection of Martin Slama
  • Paraíba
    • Vieirópolis
      • Vieirópolis pegmatite field
[Helvine] e Souza et al. (2016, July) +1 other reference
  • Rio Grande do Norte
[Helvine] In Collection of Martin Slama
Bulgaria
 
  • Kyustendil Province
[Helvine] www.mgu.bg (2021)
  • Smolyan Province
    • Madan Municipality
[Helvine] Berylium mineralisation in Pb-Zn ore ... +1 other reference
Canada
 
  • British Columbia
    • Atlin Mining Division
[Danalite] Peatfield (n.d.)
    • Liard Mining Division
      • McDame area
[Danalite] Thompson (1957)
  • New Brunswick
    • York Co.
      • Stanley Parish
[Helvine] NB Mineral Occurrence Database Ref. 45 +1 other reference
  • Northwest Territories
    • Mackenzie Mountains
      • Tungsten (Cantung)
[Helvine] Groat et al. (2003)
  • Nova Scotia
    • Victoria Co.
[Helvine] Chatterjee (1977)
  • Québec
    • Montérégie
      • La Vallée-du-Richelieu RCM
        • Mont Saint-Hilaire
[Helvine] Grice (1989) +1 other reference
  • Yukon
    • Watson Lake mining district
[Danalite] Layne et al. (1988)
      • Seagull Batholith
[Danalite] Layne et al. (1988)
China
 
  • Anhui
    • Wuhu
[Helvine] Martin Slama Collection
  • Fujian
    • Ningde
      • Xiapu Co.
[Helvine] Zhang et al. (2023)
    • Zhangzhou
      • Yunxiao Co.
[Helvine] Liu (2006)
[Helvine] Liu (2006)
[Helvine] www.smartminerals.com (n.d.)
      • Zhangpu Co.
        • Shiliu
[Helvine] Liu (2006)
  • Gansu
    • Jiuquan
      • Subei Co.
[Helvine] Fengjun Nie et al. (2004)
  • Guangdong
    • Heyuan
      • Longchuan Co. (Lungchuan Co.)
[Helvine] Tron (2003) +1 other reference
    • Shaoguan
      • Wengyuan Co.
[Helvine] Xiaofei Wang et al. (2010)
  • Hubei
    • Huangshi
      • Daye Co.
[Helvine] www.smartminerals.com (2004)
  • Hunan
    • Chenzhou
      • Linwu Co.
        • Xianghualing Sn-polymetallic ore field
[Helvine] Huang et al. (1988)
[Helvine] Yuzhou Li (1990)
      • Suxian District
        • Dongpo ore field
[Helvine] Bingtao Li (1993)
      • Yizhang Co.
        • Dongpo ore field
[Danalite, Helvine] Yuzhou Li (1990)
        • Yaogangxian W-Sn ore field
[Helvine] Du et al. (2025)
[Helvine] Ottens et al. (2005) +1 other reference
  • Inner Mongolia
    • Chifeng City (Ulanhad League; Chifeng Prefecture)
      • Hexigten Banner (Keshiketeng Co.)
[Danalite] Pavel Kartashov analysis on an alleged ... +1 other reference
[Helvine] Ottens et al. (2012)
[Helvine] Ottens et al. (2012)
[Helvine] Martin Slama Collection
    • Tongliao City (Tongliao Prefecture)
      • Jarud Banner (Zalute Co.)
        • Baerzhe complex
[Helvine] Zhongxin Yuan and Ge Bai (1997)
    • Xilingol League (Xilinguole Prefecture)
      • East Ujimqin Banner (Dongwuzhumuqin Co.; Dongwu Qi)
[Helvine] Jiang Bin specimen
  • Jiangxi
    • Ganzhou
      • Anyuan Co.
[Helvine] Yunhuai Lin and Shiyang Chen (1985)
      • Chongyi Co.
[Helvine] Yunhuai Lin and Shiyang Chen (1985)
[Danalite] Wang et al. (2024)
      • Dayu Co.
        • Xihuashan ore field
[Helvine] Berthold Ottens (2009)
[Helvine] Giuliani et al. (1988)
      • Quannan Co.
[Helvine] Raimbault (1993)
  • Yunnan
    • Wenshan
      • Maguan County
        • Dulong ore field
[Danalite, Helvine] Shiyu Liu et al. (2022)
      • Malipo County
[Helvine] DU et al. (2014)
Czech Republic
 
  • Karlovy Vary Region
    • Karlovy Vary District
      • Boží Dar
        • Zlatý Kopec
[Helvine] Jan Vlk
  • Pardubice Region
    • Pardubice District
[Helvine] Novák
  • South Bohemian Region
    • Písek District
      • Protivín
[Danalite] Cempírek
Finland
 
  • Kainuu
    • Kajaani
[Danalite] Marmo et al. (1966)
[Danalite] Marmo et al. (1966)
  • Satakunta
    • Eurajoki
[Danalite] Al-Ani
  • Uusimaa
    • Myrskylä
[Danalite] Mattila
France
 
  • Occitanie
    • Hautes-Pyrénées
      • Bagnères-de-Bigorre
[Helvine] Ragu (1994)
        • Vielle-Aure
[Helvine] Ragu (1994) +2 other references
    • Pyrénées-Orientales
      • Céret
        • Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste
[Helvine] Dubru. M (1986) +1 other reference
Germany
 
  • Bavaria
    • Lower Bavaria
      • Freyung-Grafenau District
        • Saldenburg
          • Matzersdorf
[Danalite] Habel (2000)
      • Passau District
        • Tittling
          • Tittling
            • Hötzendorf
[Helvine] Weiß (1990)
[Helvine] Neschen (n.d.)
  • Saxony
    • Erzgebirgskreis
      • Breitenbrunn
        • Antonsthal
[Helvine] Tröger (2006)
        • Breitenbrunn
[Helvine] J.C. Freiesleben (1817) +1 other reference
[Helvine] Gerstenberg (n.d.)
[Helvine] J.C. Freiesleben (1817) +1 other reference
      • Grünhain-Beierfeld
        • Beierfeld
[Helvine] Schlegel (1991)
[Helvine] Wittern (2001)
[Helvine] Dunn (1976)
    • Görlitz District
[Helvine] www.minmax.net
  • Thuringia
    • Saale-Orla District
      • Wurzbach
        • Weitisberga
[Helvine] In Coll. Martin Slama
Greenland
 
  • Kujalleq
[Helvine] Petersen (2001)
[Helvine] Bohse et al. (2001)
[Helvine] Tony Peterson photo and collection
India
 
  • Madhya Pradesh
    • Jhabua District
[Helvine] Lahiri (1972)
Italy
 
  • Campania
    • Metropolitan City of Naples
      • Ercolano
        • San Vito
[Helvine] Campostrini et al. (2014)
  • Lazio
    • Viterbo Province
[Helvine] Bellatreccia et al. (1997) +1 other reference
[Helvine] Della Ventura et al. (1999) +1 other reference
[Helvine]
[Helvine] Carlini
      • Viterbo
[Helvine] Carlini et al. (2017)
  • Lombardy
    • Brescia Province
      • Niardo
[Helvine] Cerea et al. (2019)
    • Sondrio Province
      • Chiesa in Valmalenco
        • Muretto Valley
[Helvine]
      • Novate Mezzola
[Helvine] - (n.d.)
[Helvine] Ghizzoni et al. (2005)
[Helvine] Ghizzoni et al. (2005)
[Helvine] Ghizzoni et al. (2005)
  • Piedmont
    • Verbano-Cusio-Ossola Province
      • Beura-Cardezza
[Helvine] Vanini F. (2000)
  • Tuscany
    • Grosseto Province
      • Pitigliano
[Helvine] in Coll. M. Slama
    • Livorno Province
      • Campo nell'Elba
        • San Piero in Campo
[Helvine] Barsotti et al. (2006)
[Helvine] F. Pezzotta (1994) +1 other reference
Japan
 
  • Fukushima Prefecture
    • Iwaki City
[Helvine] MATSUBARA et al. (1996)
  • Gifu Prefecture
[Helvine] Endo (2008)
  • Gunma Prefecture
    • Kiryu City
[Helvine] Matsubara Satoshi et al. (1980)
  • Hiroshima Prefecture
    • Mihara City
[Danalite] Yoshikazu Aoki (1974)
    • Shoubara City
      • Saijo
[Danalite] - (n.d.) +1 other reference
  • Hyogo Prefecture
    • Asago City
      • Ikuno-cho-ono
[Danalite] Yamada (2004)
  • Ibaraki Prefecture
    • Kasama City
      • Iwama
[Helvine] Haruna et al. (2002)
  • Iwate Prefecture
    • Kamaishi City
[Helvine] - (n.d.)
  • Kyoto Prefecture
    • Kameoka City
[Danalite] Tsuruta et al. (2005)
  • Nagano Prefecture
    • Matsumoto City
[Helvine] Yoshinaga (1959)
  • Shiga Prefecture
    • Hikone City
[Helvine] - (n.d.)
  • Tochigi Prefecture
    • Kanuma City
[Helvine] Akira Kato (undated manuscript)
      • Kusagyu
[Helvine] - (n.d.) +1 other reference
  • Yamaguchi Prefecture
    • Iwakuni City
[Danalite] Econ Geol (1980)
[Danalite] Ohe Rikosya specimens.
Kazakhstan
 
  • Abai Region
    • Tarbagatai Range
      • Akzhaylyautas Mts (Akzhailyautas Mts; Akjaylautas Mts; Akzhalautas Mts)
[Helvine] Stepanov et al. (2012)
  • East Kazakhstan Region
[Danalite] Pavel.M. Kartashov (n.d.)
  • Jambyl Region
    • Moiynkum District
[Helvine] Evseev (1995)
  • Karaganda Region
    • Balkhash
      • Kounrad Massif
[Helvine] Chen Xuanhua et al. (2010)
    • Karkaraly
[Helvine] Evseev (1995)
  • North Kazakhstan Region
    • Aiyrtau District
[Danalite] Issayeva et al. (2022)
Kyrgyzstan
 
  • Issyk-Kul Region
    • Inyl'chek Range
      • Muzeinyi Valley
[Helvine] L.A. Pautov data
Malawi
 
  • Southern Region
    • Zomba
[Helvine] Guastoni A. et al. (Malawi) +1 other reference
Malaysia
 
  • Selangor
[Helvine] Moh et al. (1982)
Mexico
 
  • Chihuahua
    • Aquiles Serdán Municipality
[Danalite] Museum of Natural History London ...
        • West Camp
          • Francisco Portillo
[Helvine] Panczner (1987)
Morocco
 
  • Marrakesh-Safi Region
    • Al Haouz Province
      • Amizmiz Cercle
        • Guedmioua Caïdat
          • Azgour
[Helvine] Maya Gold and Silver
Myanmar
 
  • Kayah State
    • Bawlakhe District
      • Hpasawng Township
[Danalite] ミン et al. (n.d.) +1 other reference
Namibia
 
  • Otjozondjupa Region
    • Otavi Constituency
      • Kombat
[Helvine] Dunn (1991)
Norway
 
  • Akershus
    • Bærum (Baerum)
[Helvine] Goldschmidt (1911)
    • Lunner
[Helvine] - (n.d.)
      • Grua mining district
[Helvine] Oftedal et al. (1963)
  • Buskerud
    • Drammen
[Helvine] Nordli et al. (1997) +1 other reference
    • Lier
      • Lierskogen
[Helvine] Oftedal et al. (1963)
      • Sylling
[Helvine] Goldschmidt (1911)
    • Modum
      • Åmot
[Helvine] Oftedal et al. (1963)
    • Øvre Eiker
      • Gunhildrud
[Danalite, Helvine] Sunde et al. (2013)
[Helvine] Larsen et al. (2010) +1 other reference
  • Innlandet
    • Gran
[Helvine] Wiik (2007)
  • Nordland
    • Hamarøy
[Danalite] Husdal (2021)
    • Meløy
      • Holandsfjorden
[Helvine]
    • Rana
      • Høgtuva
[Danalite] Grauch et al. (1994)
[Danalite] Husdal et al. (2016) +1 other reference
[Danalite] Raade (2020)
  • Oslo
    • Grorud
      • Bånkall
[Helvine] Oftedal et al. (1963) +1 other reference
[Helvine] Raade (1972)
  • Telemark
    • Drangedal
      • Tørdal
[Helvine] Raade et al. (1999) +3 other references
    • Porsgrunn
      • Auenlandet
        • Sagåsen
[Helvine] Larsen (1988) +1 other reference
[Helvine] Larsen et al. (2005)
      • Bassebu
[Helvine] Larsen (2018) +1 other reference
      • Bjørkedalen
[Helvine] Engvoldsen et al. (1991)
[Helvine] - (n.d.)
[Helvine] Larsen et al. (2010)
[Helvine] Berge (n.d.)
[Helvine] Larsen et al. (2010)
      • Langangen
[Helvine] Am Min 68:5-6 pp 628-633 +1 other reference
[Helvine] Larsen (1988)
[Helvine] Raade et al. (1983)
[Helvine] Larsen (1988)
      • Risøya
[Helvine] Berge (n.d.)
[Helvine] Larsen (1988) +1 other reference
[Helvine] Larsen et al. (2010)
      • Siktesøya
[Helvine] Larsen et al. (2010)
[Helvine] Larsen (1988)
      • Slevolden
[Helvine] Larsen et al. (2010)
    • Siljan
      • Holtesletta
[Helvine] Larsen (2021)
    • Skien
      • Fossum Iron Mines
[Helvine] Larsen (1988) +1 other reference
[Helvine] Larsen (1993) +1 other reference
  • Vestfold
    • Færder
[Helvine] Ivy Wilson collection 1989
    • Holmestrand
      • Sande
        • Rien
[Helvine] Oftedal et al. (1963)
    • Larvik Commune
[Helvine] Brøgger (1890)
      • Barkevik area
[Helvine] - (n.d.)
      • Brunlanes
[Helvine] - (n.d.)
      • Hedrum
        • Lågendalen
[Helvine] Andersen (1993)
[Helvine] Larsen (1988)
      • Malerød
[Helvine] Peter Andresen collection
[Helvine] Berge (1993) +1 other reference
      • Stokkøya
[Helvine] Brøgger (1890) +1 other reference
      • Tjølling
        • Håkestad
[Helvine] Larsen (1988) +1 other reference
        • Klåstad
[Helvine] Larsen et al. (2010)
[Helvine] Larsen et al. (2015)
        • Stålaker
[Helvine] Hansen (1981)
      • Tvedalen
[Helvine] Larsen (1988) +1 other reference
[Helvine] Knut Edvard Larsen collection # MM-6065
[Helvine] Personally collected by Peter Andresen ...
[Helvine] Engvoldsen et al. (1991)
[Helvine] Peter Andresen collection
[Helvine] Arne Åsheim collection 2006 +2 other references
[Helvine] Larsen et al. (2010)
[Helvine] Larsen et al. (2010)
[Helvine] Andresen (2013) +1 other reference
[Helvine] Frode Andersen collection/observation ...
[Helvine] Knut Edvard larsen collection (MM-2580)
[Helvine] Martin Sky Strand pers. com to Knut ... +1 other reference
[Helvine] Kamphaug (1987) +1 other reference
      • Tveidalsveien
[Helvine] Larsen et al. (2010)
    • Sandefjord
[Helvine] Larsen et al. (2010)
[Helvine] Engvoldsen et al. (1991)
      • Østerøya
[Helvine] Berge (n.d.)
        • Yxney
[Helvine] Berge (n.d.)
      • Vesterøya
[Helvine] Berge et al. (2002) +1 other reference
[Helvine] Larsen et al. (2010)
    • Tønsberg
      • Ramnes
[Helvine] Andersen et al. (1994)
Pakistan
 
  • Gilgit-Baltistan
    • Astore District
[Helvine] - (2004)
[Helvine] Blauwet et al. (2004) +1 other reference
Peru
 
  • Ancash
    • Bolognesi Province
      • Aquia District
[Helvine] - (1997) +2 other references
      • Huallanca District
        • Huanzala
[Helvine] King (n.d.)
Poland
 
  • Lower Silesian Voivodeship
    • Dzierżoniów County
      • Piława Górna
        • DSS Piława Górna Quarry
[Helvine] Pieczka et al. (2012)
    • Świdnica County
[Helvine] Feldspat et al. (2006)
[Helvine] Martens (1965)
Portugal
 
  • Guarda
    • Almeida
      • Malpartida e Vale de Coelha
        • Malpartida
[Helvine] Felix Garcia Garcia Mineral Collection
  • Vila Real
    • Ribeira de Pena
      • Cerva e Limões
[Helvine] Nuno Afonso collection (XRD-analysed)
  • Viseu
    • Vila Nova de Paiva
      • Queiriga
        • Lagares do Estanho Mines
[Helvine] Pierre Rosseel collection
Romania
 
  • Maramureș County
    • Cavnic
[Helvine] Szakáll: Minerals of Carpathian Reg.
    • Târgu Lăpuș
[Danalite] HÎRTOPANU et al. (2025)
  • Suceava County
    • Ciocănești
      • Ciocănești
[Helvine] Munteanu (1993) +1 other reference
Russia
 
  • Buryatia
    • Kizhinginsky District
[Helvine] Damdinova et al. (2018)
  • Chelyabinsk Oblast
    • Argayashsky District
[Danalite, Helvine] Am. Min. 90:1402-1412 (2005)
    • Ilmen Mountains
[Danalite, Helvine] S.Kolisnichenko
  • Magadan Oblast
    • Omsukchansky District
      • Ducat ore field
[Helvine] Filimonova et al. (2006)
  • Murmansk Oblast
    • Lovozersky District
      • Keivy Mountains
        • Western Keivy Massif
[Danalite] Voloshin et al. (2007)
[Danalite] Voloshin et al. (2007)
  • Republic of Karelia
    • Pitkyarantsky District
      • Kitelya
[Helvine] V.A. Gorelov (1997)
[Helvine] Ivashchenko et al. (2006)
[Danalite, Helvine]
  • Tuva
    • Erzinsky District
[Helvine] USGS Open File Report 2005-1252 p87 +1 other reference
[Danalite] USGS Open File Report 2005-1252 p120
  • Zabaykalsky Krai
    • Nerchinsky District
      • Adun-Cholon Range
[Danalite] Kasatkin et al. (2014)
    • Shilkinsky District
[Helvine] Pavel.M. Kartashov (n.d.)
Slovakia
 
  • Banská Bystrica Region
    • Žarnovica District
      • Hodruša-Hámre
        • Hodruša-Hámre mines
[Helvine] Martin Števko-unpublished +1 other reference
Somalia
 
  • Somaliland
    • Sahil
      • Berbera District
[Danalite] Visonà (1993) +1 other reference
South Africa
 
  • North West
    • Bojanala Platinum District Municipality
      • Moses Kotane Local Municipality
        • Pilanesberg Alkaline Ring Complex
[Helvine] Cairncross et al. (1995)
Spain
 
  • Canary Islands
    • Santa Cruz de Tenerife Province
      • Tenerife
        • Granadilla de Abona
[Helvine] Dill et al. (2023)
[Helvine] Dill et al. (2023)
  • Community of Madrid
[Helvine] Garcia-Guinea et al. (2005)
[Helvine] Garcia G. et al. (2004)
    • La Cabrera
[Helvine] Tánago et al. (2012)
Sweden
 
  • Örebro County
    • Lindesberg
      • Nyberget
[Helvine]
[Helvine]
[Helvine] Gatedal (2003)
      • Stråssa
[Danalite] Gatedal (n.d.) +1 other reference
    • Ljusnarsberg
[Danalite] Anthony et al. (2016)
[Danalite, Helvine] Nysten et al. (2006)
[Danalite] Econ Geol (1992)
  • Stockholm County
    • Haninge
      • Utö
[Helvine] Langhof et al. (1998)
[Helvine] Nysten (1996)
    • Nynäshamn
[Danalite, Helvine] Otter et al. (1990)
  • Värmland County
    • Filipstad
[Helvine] Damman et al. (1992)
      • Långban Ore District
[Helvine] Gatedal (n.d.) +1 other reference
      • Persberg ore district
        • Pajsberg
[Helvine] Gustafsson et al. (2003) +1 other reference
Switzerland
 
  • Grisons
    • Maloja Region
      • Bregaglia
        • Upper Val Bregaglia
          • Val Forno
[Helvine] Stalder et al. (1998)
[Helvine] Stalder et al. (1998)
Tajikistan
 
  • Gorno-Badakhshan
    • Murghob
[Helvine] Leonid Pautov and Mirak Mirakov ...
UK
 
  • England
    • Cornwall
      • Lanivet
[Helvine] Kingsbury (1961) +2 other references
[Danalite] Anthony et al. (2016)
[Helvine] [Specimen in the Natural History Museum +3 other references
      • Lostwithiel
[Danalite] Golley et al. (1995)
      • Mylor
        • Flushing
[Danalite] - (Ryback et al. 1998, 2001)
      • Redruth
        • Tarewaste
[Danalite] Golley et al. (1995)
      • St Just
        • Botallack
          • Botallack Mine
[Helvine] Kingsbury (1961)
          • Cliff outcrops
[Danalite] Golley et al. (1995)
[Danalite] Wolloxall (1989) +1 other reference
        • Trewellard
[Danalite, Helvine] Golley et al. (1995)
    • Devon
      • West Devon
        • Okehampton Hamlets
[Helvine] Kingsbury (1961) +2 other references
  • Northern Ireland
    • County Down
      • Mourne Mountains
        • Newcastle
[Danalite] Green et al. (2005)
Ukraine
 
  • Zhytomyr Oblast
    • Korosten Raion
[Danalite, Helvine] Liventseva (n.d.)
USA
 
  • Alaska
    • Nome Census Area
      • Port Clarence Mining District
        • Lost River Valley
[Helvine] - (2008)
  • Arizona
    • Cochise County
      • Middle Pass Mining District
        • Cochise Stronghold
[Helvine] Warner et al. (1959) +2 other references
        • Gordon Camp
[Helvine] Trischka et al. (1929) +3 other references
[Helvine] Luetcke (n.d.)
[Helvine] Anthony et al. (1995)
    • Yavapai County
      • Black Hills (Black Hill Range)
        • Verde Mining District
[Danalite] Anthony et al. (1995)
  • Arkansas
[Helvine] Howard (1987)
      • Little Rock
[Helvine] Barwood (1989)
[Helvine] Henry Barwood - unpublished (2010)
  • California
    • San Diego County
      • Jacumba
        • Tule Mountain (Mount Tule; Tulley Mountain)
[Helvine] Fisher (2002)
      • Pala Mining District
        • Pala
          • Hiriart Mountain
            • Vanderberg-Katerina pegmatites
[Helvine] Jahns et al. (1951)
[Helvine] Jahns et al. (1951)
[Helvine] Jahns et al. (1951) +3 other references
      • Rincon Mining District
        • Rincon
          • Rincon Mountain
[Helvine] Murdoch (1946) +4 other references
  • Colorado
    • Chaffee County
[Helvine] www.coloradomineralsociety.org (2016)
    • Dolores County
      • Rico Mountains
        • Rico Mining District (Pioneer Mining District)
          • Silver Creek
[Helvine] - (2005)
    • El Paso County
[Danalite] Eckel et al. (1997)
[Danalite] Rocks & Minerals (Sept. 2001)
    • Gunnison County
      • Quartz Creek Pegmatite Mining District
[Helvine] Meeves et al. (1966)
    • Park County
      • Alma Mining District
        • Mount Bross
          • Detroit City Claim Block
[Helvine] Min News 20:9 pp1
    • San Juan County
      • Eureka Mining District
        • Gladstone
          • Bonita Peak
[Helvine] Burbank (1933) +1 other reference
[Helvine] In Collection of Martin Slama
  • Connecticut
    • Fairfield County
      • Stratford
[Helvine] Henderson et al. (circa 1970) +1 other reference
    • Middlesex County
      • East Hampton
[Helvine] Schooner (circa 1990)
  • Idaho
    • Boise County
[Helvine] W.C. van Laer: the Sawtooth batholith
[Helvine] WC van Laer
[Helvine] Wm. C. van Laer.
    • Elmore County
      • Glens Peak area
[Helvine] WC van Laer
[Helvine] Rocks & Min. 70:246 +3 other references
  • Massachusetts
    • Essex County
[Danalite] Yale Peabody Museum no. 3290. +1 other reference
[Danalite] P Cristofono collection
[Danalite] Sears (1905)
[Danalite] Cristofono (n.d.)
[Danalite] Yale Peabody Museum no. 777 +3 other references
[Danalite]
[Danalite] McKinstry (1921)
  • Montana
    • Silver Bow County
      • Butte Mining District (Summit Valley Mining District)
[Helvine] - (2005)
        • Walkerville
[Helvine] Rocks & Min.: 16: 244. +1 other reference
[Helvine] Rocks & Min.: 16: 244
[Helvine] Rocks & Min.: 16: 244. +2 other references
[Helvine] - (2005)
[Helvine] Rocks & Min.: 16: 244. +1 other reference
  • Nevada
    • Clark County
[Helvine] Castor et al. (2004)
[Helvine] Castor et al. (2004)
  • New Hampshire
    • Carroll County
      • Albany
        • Blue Mountain
[Danalite] Rocks & Min. July-Aug 2005 +1 other reference
[Danalite] Rocks and Minerals (1990) +2 other references
[Danalite]
      • Bartlett
[Danalite, Helvine] USGS Bull 1312D +1 other reference
[Danalite, Helvine] Wadsworth (1879) +4 other references
      • Hale's Location
[Danalite, Helvine] Rocks and Minerals (1990) +1 other reference
      • Madison
[Danalite, Helvine] Rocks & Min 80:245 +1 other reference
    • Grafton County
      • Bethlehem
[Danalite, Helvine] Rocks & Minerals Vol.65 No.4 +2 other references
  • New Mexico
    • Grant County
      • Bound Ranch Mining District
[Helvine] - (1965)
[Helvine] Northrop et al. (1996)
        • Grand View Camp
[Helvine] Weissenborn (1948) +3 other references
    • Luna County
      • Victorio Mountains
[Danalite, Helvine] geoinfo.nmt.edu (n.d.) +1 other reference
[Helvine] Walstrom (n.d.)
[Helvine] Northrop et al. (1996)
          • Mine Hill
[Helvine] NMBGMR Open-file Report OF-459
[Helvine] USGS Map I-1310-B Mineral Deposit Map ... +1 other reference
[Helvine] DeMark (1989) +1 other reference
          • Victorio group
[Danalite, Helvine] undefined
[Helvine] Walstrom (n.d.)
[Helvine] Robert E. Wastrom Collection
    • Sierra County
[Danalite, Helvine] USGS Bull 945C +1 other reference
        • Discovery Gulch
[Helvine] USGS Bull 945C +1 other reference
[Helvine] USGS Bull 945C +1 other reference
[Helvine] Jahns et al. (1944)
[Helvine] USGS Bull 945C
    • Socorro County
[Helvine] - (2005)
[Helvine] USGS Bull 945C
    • Taos County
[Danalite] Northrop et al. (1996)
[Danalite] Northrop et al. (1996)
  • North Carolina
    • Cleveland County
      • Kings Mountain
[Helvine] Hanahan (1985)
  • Rhode Island
    • Providence County
      • Cumberland
[Danalite] Miller (1971) +1 other reference
  • Texas
    • Hudspeth County
      • Quitman Mountains
[Helvine] Smith (1991)
  • Utah
[Helvine] AmMin 47:395
      • Granite Mining District
[Helvine] Bullock (1981)
      • Star Range
        • Star-North Star Mining District
[Helvine] Dunn (1976)
    • Piute County
      • Mount Baldy-Ohio Mining District
[Helvine] Thorne (n.d.)
  • Virginia
    • Amelia County
      • Amelia (Amelia Court House)
[Helvine] Rocks & Min.: 60: 165. +4 other references
      • Winterham
[Helvine] Rocks & Min.: 8:143-144.
    • Amherst County
[Helvine] Dietrich (1990)
    • Hanover County
[Helvine] Dietrich (1990)
  • Wisconsin
    • Florence County
      • Fern
        • Pine River pegmatites
[Helvine] Falster et al. (1996)
Vietnam
 
  • Thái Nguyên Province
    • Đại Từ District
[Danalite] RICHARDS (2003)
Zimbabwe
 
  • Mashonaland East
[Danalite] Goodenough et al. (2025)
    • Goromonzi District
[Helvine] Mineralogical Magazine 1959 32 : 87-89
 
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