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Pennine

A variety of Clinochlore
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About PennineHide

Formula:
Mg5Al(AlSi3O10)(OH)8
A pseudo-trigonal variety of clinochlore.


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
9262 (as Pennine)
1070 (as Clinochlore)
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:9262:9 (as Pennine)
mindat:1:1:1070:8 (as Clinochlore)

IMA Classification of PennineHide

IMA status notes:
Rejected by the IMA

Chemistry of PennineHide

Mindat Formula:
Mg5Al(AlSi3O10)(OH)8
Element Weights:
Element% weight
O51.816 %
Mg21.865 %
Si15.160 %
Al9.709 %
H1.451 %

Calculated from ideal end-member formula.
O
Mg
Si
Al
H

Synonyms of PennineHide

Other Language Names for PennineHide

Simplified Chinese:叶绿泥石
Spanish:Japanita

Common AssociatesHide

Associations Based on Photo Data:
13 photos of Pennine associated with 'Adularia'KAlSi3O8
12 photos of Pennine associated with TitaniteCaTiO(SiO4)
9 photos of Pennine associated with RutileTiO2
7 photos of Pennine associated with GrossularCa3Al2(SiO4)3
6 photos of Pennine associated with QuartzSiO2
6 photos of Pennine associated with HedyphaneCa2Pb3(AsO4)3Cl
6 photos of Pennine associated with Berzeliite(NaCa2)Mg2(AsO4)3
6 photos of Pennine associated with ClinochloreMg5Al(AlSi3O10)(OH)8
5 photos of Pennine associated with ChromiteFe2+Cr3+2O4
5 photos of Pennine associated with CalciteCaCO3

Other InformationHide

Health Risks:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.

Internet Links for PennineHide

References for PennineHide

Reference List:

Localities for PennineHide

Showing 226 localities.

This map shows a selection of localities that have latitude and longitude coordinates recorded. Click on the symbol to view information about a locality. The symbol next to localities in the list can be used to jump to that position on the map.
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Locality ListHide

- 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.
Antarctica
 
  • West Antarctica
Dewar (1970)
Argentina
 
  • Córdoba Province
    • Punilla Department
      • Dolores District
        • Capilla del Monte
Rimann (1928)
Atlantic Ocean
 
  • Mid-Atlantic Ridge complex
Bonatti et al. (1976)
Australia
 
  • Northern Territory
    • Barkly Region
Ryan (1961)
      • Tennant Creek
Haddock (1974)
Austria
 
  • Burgenland
    • Oberwart District
      • Bernstein
Exel (1993)
  • Carinthia
    • Hermagor District
      • Kötschach-Mauthen
Paulitsch (1953)
    • Sankt Veit an der Glan District
      • Hüttenberg
Meixner (1981)
        • Lölling
Thiedig (1962)
      • Mölbling
Niedermayr et al. (1995)
    • Spittal an der Drau District
      • Reißeck
        • Kolbnitz
          • Burgstallberg
Ucik (1970)
          • Hattelberg
Ucik (1970)
      • Trebesing
www.mindat.org (n.d.)
  • Salzburg
    • St. Johann im Pongau District
      • Grossarl
        • Unterberg
Strasser (1989)
    • Zell am See District
      • Mittersill
Schulz et al. (2026)
      • Rauris
Strasser (1989)
Strasser (1989)
  • Styria
    • Bruck-Mürzzuschlag District
      • Neuberg an der Mürz
        • Altenberg an der Rax
Hackenberg (2003)
Hackenberg (2003)
  • Tyrol
    • Lienz District
      • Prägraten am Großvenediger
Exel (1993)
  • Vienna
    • Hietzing
      • Auhof
Kiesewetter (2001)
  • Vorarlberg
    • Bludenz District
      • Sankt Gallenkirch
Exel (1993)
Bulgaria
 
  • Yambol Province
    • Bolyarovo Municipality
I. Kostov et al. (1964)
Canada
 
  • British Columbia
    • Omineca Mining Division
Wilton et al. (1988)
  • Ontario
    • Kenora District
      • Ring of Fire
        • BMA527861 Area
Laarman (2014)
    • Nipissing District
Bennett (1978)
    • Timiskaming District
      • Cobalt-Gowganda region
        • Cobalt area
Boyle (1968) +1 other reference
  • Saskatchewan
    • Beaverlodge Lake area
Am Min 36:70-79
China
 
  • Gansu
    • Jinchang
      • Jinchuan District
Jinjin Jiang et al. (2013)
  • Guangxi
    • Hezhou
      • Zhongshan Co.
        • Guposhan Sn-polymetallic ore field
          • Wanggao ore field
Yi Li and Lairen Lai (1993)
  • Hebei
    • Chengde
      • Chengde County
        • Damiao complex
Jing Sun et al. (2009)
  • Hunan
    • Chenzhou
      • Beihu District
        • Qitianling complex
          • Furong Sn-polymetallic ore field
Donghong Liu (2009)
  • Inner Mongolia
    • Bayannur City (Bayannao'er Prefecture)
      • Urad Rear Banner (Wulate Houqi)
Xinming Jiang (1983)
  • Jiangxi
    • Ganzhou
      • Chongyi Co.
        • Lujing Uranium ore field
Min et al. (1999)
      • Yudu Co.
        • Yinkeng polymetallic ore field
Chen et al. (2025)
    • Jingdezhen
      • Leping Co.
Liangguo Xu and Zhangxin Ma (1984)
Liangguo Xu and Zhangxin Ma (1984)
  • Liaoning
    • Fushun
      • Fushun Co.
Minzhi Yang (2003)
  • Shaanxi
    • Hanzhong
      • Lüeyang County
        • Tongchang ore field
Runsheng Han et al. (2000)
  • Sichuan
    • Mianyang
      • Pingwu Co.
Changhua Huang et al. (2010)
  • Tibet
    • Shannan Prefecture (Lhokha Prefecture; Lhoka Prefecture)
      • Nêdong Co. (Naidong Co.; Zedang Co.)
        • Kelu-Chongmuda Cu-Au belt
Qiu et al. (2026)
  • Xinjiang
    • Hami Prefecture (Kumul Prefecture; Qumul Prefecture)
      • Yizhou District
        • Baishiquan ore district
Linshan Song et al. (2008)
    • Turpan
      • Shanshan Co.
Mingxing Peng et al. (2006)
  • Yunnan
    • Dêqên Autonomous Prefecture
      • Shangri-La County
Huijuan Peng et al. (2014)
Czech Republic
 
  • Olomouc Region
    • Šumperk District
      • Vernířovice
Zimák et al. (2018)
  • Pardubice Region
    • Pardubice District
Prachař +6 other references
    • Svitavy District
      • Budislav
Nováček
  • Plzeň Region
    • Tachov District
      • Zadní Chodov
Kolektiv autorů (1984)
  • South Bohemian Region
    • České Budějovice District
      • Nedabyle
Welser
  • Vysočina Region
    • Havlíčkův Brod District
      • Pohled
Dolníček et al. (2024)
El Salvador
 
  • Usulután Department
    • Berlín
Torio-Henríquez (2007)
Finland
 
  • Kainuu
    • Kuhmo
      • Näätäniemi
Blais et al. (1987)
  • North Savo
    • Kaavi
Huhma et al. (1973)
France
 
  • Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
    • Haute-Loire
      • Brioude
        • Azérat
Leblanc et al. (1987)
        • Saint-Cirgues
Leblanc et al. (1987)
        • Torsiac
          • Lanau
Leblanc et al. (1987)
    • Puy-de-Dôme
      • Issoire
        • Champagnat-le-Jeune
Leblanc et al. (1987)
  • Brittany
    • Morbihan
      • Lorient
        • Groix
          • Primiture
Belot (1978)
  • Occitanie
    • Pyrénées-Orientales
      • Céret
        • Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste
  • Pays de la Loire
    • Loire-Atlantique
      • Nantes
        • Nantes
Baret (1905)
          • Chantenay
Baret (1905)
Germany
 
  • Bavaria
    • Lower Bavaria
      • Passau District
        • Vilshofen
Weiß (1990)
    • Upper Franconia
      • Bayreuth District
Weiß (1990)
      • Hof District
        • Schwarzenbach an der Saale
Rost et al. (1969)
  • Hesse
    • Darmstadt
      • Bergstraße
        • Bensheim
          • Auerbach
Weiß (1990)
    • Kassel Region
      • Fulda
        • Neuhof
          • Giesel
Weiß (1990)
Krah et al. (1988)
  • Lower Saxony
    • Goslar District
      • Bad Harzburg
        • Radau valley
Quakenack (1967)
    • Göttingen District
      • Bovenden
        • Reyershausen
Niemann (1960)
  • Saxony-Anhalt
    • Mansfeld-Südharz
      • Mansfeld
Tischendorf (1969)
Greece
 
  • Eastern Macedonia and Thrace
    • Drama
      • Paranesti
Wang et al. (2017)
  • North Aegean
    • Lesbos
      • Mytilene
Hatzipanagiotou et al. (2003)
Hatzipanagiotou et al. (2003)
  • Western Macedonia
    • Grevena
      • Grevena
Eliopoulos +3 other references
India
 
  • Andaman and Nicobar Islands
    • Andaman Islands
Barman et al. (2016)
  • Rajasthan
    • Jhunjhunu District
Mineralogical Studies of Metasomatized ...
Ireland
 
  • Leinster
    • Carlow County
Whitworth (1992)
Italy
 
  • Emilia-Romagna
    • Reggio Emilia Province
      • Castelnovo ne' Monti
Aspetti mineralogici dei "Gessi ...
    • Secchia Valley
Caucia et al. (2022)
  • Liguria
    • Genoa
      • Moneglia
Zaccarini et al. (2025)
    • La Spezia Province
      • Carro
Antofilli et al. (1983)
  • Piedmont
    • Verbano-Cusio-Ossola Province
Lapis (3)
        • Devero Alp
Sergio Varvello collection
      • Premia
De Michele (1974)
  • Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol
    • South Tyrol
      • Burggrafenamt (Burgraviato)
        • Moos in Passeier (Moso in Passiria)
Exel (1987)
  • Tuscany
    • Livorno Province
      • Capoliveri
M. Franzini et al. (1966)
    • Pisa Province
      • Montecatini Val di Cecina
Dini et al. (2024)
Ivory Coast
 
  • Woroba
    • Worodougou
      • Séguéla department
        • Toubabouko
Pouclet A. et al. (2004)
Japan
 
  • Mie Prefecture
    • Toba City
Yamada (2004)
  • Oita Prefecture
    • Bungo-Ono City
      • Mie-cho-washidani
Iwasa (1882)
Jersey
 
  • St Clement
    • Le Hocq
Mineralogical Magazine 1977 41 : 183-192
  • St John
Mineralogical Magazine 1977 41 : 183-192
Mineralogical Magazine 1977 41 : 183-192
Kazakhstan
 
  • East Kazakhstan Region
    • Kurshim District
Lobanov et al. (2012)
Madagascar
 
  • Amoron'i Mania
    • Manandriana District
      • Anjoman'ankona
Michel Arliguie collection & photo (Photo ID: 946870, old sample)
Mexico
 
  • Sonora
    • Álamos Municipality
      • Piedras Verdes
Espinosa Perea (1999)
New Zealand
 
  • Waikato Region
    • Waitomo District
      • Piopio
O'Brien et al. (1973)
Norway
 
  • Buskerud
    • Modum
Van Autenboer et al. (1957)
  • Møre og Romsdal
    • Vanylven
      • Sundalen
Augsten (2014)
  • Rogaland
    • Sandnes
Mortensen (1945)
  • Telemark
    • Bamble
Wilke (1976)
    • Tokke
Nordrum et al. (1981)
  • Troms og Finnmark
    • Hasvik
Sturt et al. (1965)
Pakistan
 
  • Balochistan
    • Killa Saifullah District
Jan et al. (1984)
Papua New Guinea
 
  • Central Province
Gonzalez-Alvarez et al. (2013)
Poland
 
  • Lower Silesian Voivodeship
    • Dzierżoniów County
      • Gmina Niemcza
        • Gilów
Gil et al. (2022)
    • Kamienna Góra County
      • Gmina Lubawka
        • Niedamirów
Lis et al. (1986)
    • Kłodzko County
      • Gmina Kłodzko
Lis et al. (1986)
      • Gmina Lądek-Zdrój
        • Lutynia
Lis et al. (1986)
      • Gmina Stronie Śląskie
        • Kletno
Gil et al. (2019)
    • Strzelin County
      • Gmina Strzelin
Lis et al. (1986)
    • Świdnica County
      • Gmina Dobromierz
Lis et al. (1986)
      • Gmina Marcinowice
        • Wirki
Sułkowski J. (1967)
      • Gmina Strzegom
        • Strzegom
Lis et al. (1986)
    • Wałbrzych County
      • Gmina Głuszyca
Lis et al. (1986)
    • Ząbkowice Śląskie County
      • Gmina Złoty Stok
Lis et al. (1986)
  • Opole Voivodeship
    • Strzelce County
      • Gmina Leśnica
        • Góra Świętej Anny
Chodyniecka (1967)
  • Silesian Voivodeship
    • Zawiercie County
      • Gmina Łazy
        • Rokitno Szlacheckie
Koszowska E.
Portugal
 
  • Évora
    • Montemor-o-Novo
      • São Cristóvão
Maia et al. (2022)
Romania
 
  • Hunedoara County
    • Vaţa de Jos
      • Cerboia Valley
Pascal et al. (2001)
Russia
 
  • Bashkortostan
    • Beloretsk district
Kovalev et al. (2006)
  • Chelyabinsk Oblast
    • Karabash
      • Karabash ophiolite massif
        • Soimon Valley
Pekov (1998) +2 other references
    • Satkinsky District
Krupenin (2002)
KRUPENIN (2004)
  • Primorsky Krai
    • Dalnegorsk Urban District
      • Dalnegorsk
Rogulina et al. (2008)
  • Tuva
    • Kaa-Khemsky District
      • Kaakhem ophiolite belt
Murzin et al. (2009)
  • Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug
    • Labytnangi
Murzin et al. (2022)
    • Priuralsky District
Soloviev et al. (2013)
Slovakia
 
  • Banská Bystrica Region
    • Brezno District
Koděra et al. (1986)
Koděra et al. (1986)
    • Poltár District
      • Kokava nad Rimavicou
Koděra et al. (1986)
    • Rimavská Sobota District
      • Hnúšťa
Koděra et al. (1986)
    • Žiar nad Hronom District
      • Vyhne
Koděra et al. (1986)
  • Košice Region
    • Gelnica District
Pauliš et al. (2002)
Koděra et al. (1986)
Koděra et al. (1986)
    • Košice-okolie District
      • Poproč
Koděra et al. (1986)
Koděra et al. (1986)
Koděra et al. (1986)
    • Rožňava District
Koděra et al. (1986)
        • Dobšiná mining district
Háber et al. (Dankova, SGR Mnts)
  • Prešov Region
    • Poprad District
Koděra et al. (1986)
      • Poprad
Koděra et al. (1986)
  • Trnava Region
    • Trnava District
      • Lošonec
Koděra et al. (1986)
  • Žilina Region
    • Liptovský Mikuláš District
      • Východná
Koděra et al. (1986)
South Africa
 
  • Mpumalanga
    • Gert Sibande District Municipality
      • Chief Albert Luthuli Local Municipality
        • Waterval
          • Uitkomst Complex
Günther (2013)
Spain
 
  • Andalusia
    • Málaga
      • Ojén
Romero Silva (2003) +1 other reference
  • Castile and Leon
    • León
      • Puebla de Lillo
        • Fuentes de Respina
Hardy et al. (1981)
  • Catalonia
    • Girona
      • Alt Empordà
Mata i Perelló (1990)
...
        • Maçanet de Cabrenys
...
Sweden
 
  • Dalarna County
    • Ludvika
Wilke (1976)
    • Säter
      • Öster Silvberg mining district
        • Vallberget Mines
Geijer (1965)
    • Smedjebacken
  • Norrbotten County
    • Kiruna
      • Kiruna Town Mining District
Valentin Alain (2014)
  • Värmland County
    • Filipstad
      • Långban Ore District
Natural History Museum inventory nr. ...
      • Persberg ore district
Östra Värmlands Mineral Society
        • Pajsberg
Gatedal (n.d.)
  • Västerbotten County
    • Malå
Boliden Group
Switzerland
 
  • Ticino
    • Leventina
      • Airolo
King (n.d.)
    • Riviera
      • Riviera
        • Lodrino
Weiß (1982)
  • Valais
    • Goms
      • Binn
    • Visp
      • Zermatt
        • Findel glacier (Findeln glacier; Findelen glacier) area
Parker et al. (1973)
Taiwan
 
  • Yilan County
    • Nan'ao Township
      • Wuta village
Juang (1984)
UK
 
  • England
    • Derbyshire
      • High Peak
        • Wormhill
Ford et al. (1993)
USA
 
  • Arizona
    • Pima County
Bideaux et al. (1960) +1 other reference
  • California
    • Calaveras County
      • Foothill Copper Belt
        • Carmen City
- (2005)
- (2005)
      • Pardee Mining District
        • Camp Pardee
- (2005)
    • El Dorado County
      • Latrobe Mining District
        • Latrobe
- (2005)
      • Salmon Falls Mining District (Flagstaff Hill area)
        • Flagstaff Hill
Post et al. (1972) +2 other references
    • Fresno County
      • Foothill Copper Belt
        • Wildcat Mountain
Durrell (1939) +1 other reference
    • Placer County
      • Dutch Flat Mining District (Towle Mining District)
        • Baxter
- (2005)
      • Ophir Mining District (Auburn Mining District; Duncan Hill Mining District)
Melhase (1935c) +1 other reference
    • San Benito County
      • Picacho Peak
- (2005)
mineralogy of the victor claim +1 other reference
      • Santa Rita Peak
Moller (1965) +2 other references
    • Sierra County
      • Downieville Mining District
        • Downieville
- (2005)
    • Siskiyou County
      • Klamath Mountains
        • Bally Mountain
Symons (1945) +1 other reference
    • Tuolumne County
      • Chinese Station
- (2005)
      • Hetch Hetchy Junction
- (2005)
      • Yosemite Junction
- (2005)
  • Colorado
    • Gunnison County
      • Dorchester Mining District
        • Taylor Park
Eckel et al. (1997)
    • Larimer County
      • Crystal Mountain Pegmatite Mining District (Storm Mountain Mining District)
Eckel et al. (1997)
      • Masonville Mining District
Eckel et al. (1997)
Eckel et al. (1997)
    • Rio Grande County
      • Summitville
        • Summitville Mine
Holmes et al. (1983)
  • Georgia
    • Elbert County
34-37 +1 other reference
    • Hart County
Cook (1978)
  • Maine
Ransom (1974)
      • TD R2 WELS
Pavlides et al. (1962)
  • Michigan
Heinrich et al. (2004)
      • Hancock
Morris (1983)
      • Portage Township
Morris (1983)
    • Ontonagon County
      • Mass City
Heinrich et al. (2004)
  • Nevada
    • Churchill County
      • Broken Hills Mining District
Vitaliano (1957)
    • Elko County
Ketner et al. (1963)
    • Lyon County
Castor et al. (2004)
  • New Mexico
    • Doña Ana County
      • Organ Mountains
        • Organ Mining District
Dunham (1935)
Dunham (1935)
Dunham (1935)
  • North Carolina
Genth (1891) +1 other reference
      • Webster-Balsam
Wilson et al. (1978)
Genth (1891)
      • Cowee Valley
        • Ellijay Mining District
          • Franklin
            • Corundum Hill
Genth et al. (1881)
Genth (1891)
Genth (1891)
      • Cane Creek Section
Genth et al. (1881)
Genth (1891) +1 other reference
      • Meat Camp
        • Rich Mountain Deposit
Genth et al. (1881)
Genth et al. (1881)
  • Oregon
    • Josephine County
      • Josephine Creek Mining District
Fleischer et al. (1960)
  • Pennsylvania
    • Berks County
      • Morgantown
Mineralogy of Pennsylvania-1976 +1 other reference
  • Rhode Island
    • Providence County
      • Cumberland
Carr et al. (1986)
  • South Dakota
    • Lawrence County
      • Galena Mining District
Roberts et al. (1965)
  • Vermont
    • Windham County
Bray and Emery
  • Virginia
    • Amherst County
Dietrich (1990)
    • Floyd County
Dietrich (1990)
  • Washington
    • King County
      • Snoqualmie Mining District
        • Middle Fork of the Snoqualmie River
Steve Satra
Steve Satra specimens
    • Snohomish County
      • Sultan Mining District
        • North Fork of the Sultan River
Derkey et al. (1990, November)
    • Stevens County
      • Springdale Mining District
        • Allen Clay Property
Cannon (1975)
Zambia
 
  • North-Western Province
    • Solwezi District
MacIntyre (2019)
Zimbabwe
 
  • Midlands
    • Kwekwe District
Eales (1964)
    • Shurugwi District
Anglo American plc
 
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