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Chalcophyllite

A valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered
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About ChalcophylliteHide

Formula:
Cu18Al2(AsO4)4(SO4)3(OH)24 · 36H2O
Colour:
Emerald green, grass green, bluish green, blue; green in transmitted light
Lustre:
Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous, Pearly
Hardness:
2
Specific Gravity:
2.67 - 2.69
Crystal System:
Trigonal
Name:
From the Greek χαλκός (chalkos) for "copper" and φύλλον (phullon) for "leaf," in allusion to the composition, containing copper, and the platy habit of the crystals.
An uncommon secondary mineral occurring in the oxidised zones of some arsenic-bearing hydrothermal polymetallic deposits.
Can be partially dehydrated.

The arsenate analogue of Unnamed (P analogue of chalcophyllite) and of tiberiobardiite.

Related to, but distinct from barrotite.

May be confused with tabular spangolite.


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
979
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:979:7

Similar NamesHide

IMA Classification of ChalcophylliteHide

Approved, 'Grandfathered' (first described prior to 1959)
IMA Formula:
Cu2+18Al2(As5+O4)4(S6+O4)3(OH)24·36H2O

Classification of ChalcophylliteHide

8.DF.30

8 : PHOSPHATES, ARSENATES, VANADATES
D : Phosphates, etc. with additional anions, with H2O
F : With only medium-sized cations, (OH,etc.):RO4 > 3:1
43.5.14.1

43 : COMPOUND PHOSPHATES, ETC.
5 : Hydrated Compound Phosphates, etc·, Containing Hydroxyl or Halogen
22.3.6

22 : Phosphates, Arsenates or Vanadates with other Anions
3 : Phosphates, arsenates or vanadates with sulphates

Mineral SymbolsHide

As of 2021 there are now IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols (abbreviations) for each mineral species, useful for tables and diagrams.

Please only use the official IMA–CNMNC symbol. Older variants are listed for historical use only.

SymbolSourceReference for Standard
ChpIMA–CNMNCWarr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43
ChpThe Canadian Mineralogist (2019)The Canadian Mineralogist (2019) The Canadian Mineralogist list of symbols for rock- and ore-forming minerals (December 30, 2019). download

Pronunciation of ChalcophylliteHide

Pronunciation:
PlayRecorded byCountry
Jolyon RalphUnited Kingdom

Physical Properties of ChalcophylliteHide

Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous, Pearly
Transparency:
Transparent, Translucent
Comment:
Lustre pearly on {0001}, and possibly overall, especially on partial dehydration
Colour:
Emerald green, grass green, bluish green, blue; green in transmitted light
Streak:
Pale green to bluish green
Hardness:
Cleavage:
Perfect
Perfect on {0001}, micaceous; in traces on {1011}.
Density:
2.67 - 2.69 g/cm3 (Measured)    2.684 g/cm3 (Calculated)

Optical Data of ChalcophylliteHide

Type:
Uniaxial (-)
RI values:
nω = 1.618 - 1.632 nε = 1.552 - 1.575
Max. Birefringence:
δ = 0.057 - 0.066
Based on recorded range of RI values above.

Interference Colours:
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Surface Relief:
Moderate (positive)
Relative to Canada balsam mounting medium (n ≈ 1.537).

This shows the grain boundary and Becke line effect under plane-polarised light, based on the contrast between this mineral's average refractive index and the mounting medium. It does not take into account mineral colouration.
In focus
Interference Figure:
This shows the idealized uniaxial interference figure - the conoscopic (convergent-light, Bertrand-lens-in) view, for a grain cut with the optic axis centred and vertical. The coloured rings are isochromatics, computed with the same physics as the Michel-Lévy bar above; the dark cross is the isogyre.

For a genuinely uniaxial mineral viewed this way, that cross stays perfectly stationary if you rotate the stage - unlike a biaxial mineral, where it splits apart on rotation. That invariance is itself the standard diagnostic test for telling uniaxial and biaxial minerals apart at the microscope.
Pleochroism:
Weak
Comments:
O = Bluish green
E = Nearly colourless
Comments:
Indices of refraction vary markedly depending on the relative humidity since the water content varies at ambient temperature.

Chemistry of ChalcophylliteHide

Mindat Formula:
Cu18Al2(AsO4)4(SO4)3(OH)24 · 36H2O
Element Weights:
Element% weight
O45.441 %
Cu36.917 %
As9.672 %
H3.123 %
S3.105 %
Al1.742 %

Calculated from ideal end-member formula.
O
Cu
As
H
S
Al

Crystallography of ChalcophylliteHide

Crystal System:
Trigonal
Class (H-M):
3 - Rhombohedral
Space Group:
R3
Cell Parameters:
a = 10.756(2) Å, c = 28.678(4) Å
Ratio:
a:c = 1 : 2.666
Unit Cell V:
2,873.30 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Morphology:
Crystals platy, six-sided with a hexagonal aspect, flattened on {0001}, with prominent {0112}. May exhibit numerous other forms and may be striated triangularly on {0001}; forms rosettes: also drusy, foliated, massive.
Twinning:
On {1010} as twin plane.
Comment:
Z = 1.5

Crystallographic forms of ChalcophylliteHide

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0010821ChalcophylliteSabelli C (1980) The crystal structure of chalcophyllite Zeitschrift fur Kristallographie 151 129-1401980Cornwall, England0293
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X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide

Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacingIntensity
9.47 Å(100)
7.10 Å(18)
4.71 Å(31)
3.59 Å(12)
2.67 Å(25)
2.58 Å(48)
2.34 Å(32)

Geological EnvironmentHide

Paragenetic Mode(s):
Geological Setting:
Oxidised zone of arsenic-bearing polymetallic hydrothermal deposits.

Type Occurrence of ChalcophylliteHide

Place of Conservation of Type Material:
Mining Academy, Freiberg, Saxony, Germany.

Synonyms of ChalcophylliteHide

Other Language Names for ChalcophylliteHide

Common AssociatesHide

Associations Based on Photo Data:
70 photos of Chalcophyllite associated with AzuriteCu3(CO3)2(OH)2
57 photos of Chalcophyllite associated with CyanotrichiteCu4Al2(SO4)(OH)12 · 2H2O
38 photos of Chalcophyllite associated with MalachiteCu2(CO3)(OH)2
34 photos of Chalcophyllite associated with AragoniteCaCO3
28 photos of Chalcophyllite associated with QuartzSiO2
22 photos of Chalcophyllite associated with LangiteCu4(SO4)(OH)6 · 2H2O
20 photos of Chalcophyllite associated with ParnauiteCu9(AsO4)2(SO4)(OH)10 · 7H2O
16 photos of Chalcophyllite associated with CornubiteCu5(AsO4)2(OH)4
16 photos of Chalcophyllite associated with ConnelliteCu19(SO4)(OH)32Cl4 · 3H2O
14 photos of Chalcophyllite associated with BrochantiteCu4(SO4)(OH)6

Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat GroupingHide

8.DF.WiperamingaiteNaCaFe3+Al(PO4)F5(OH) · H2OOrth. 222 : P212121
8.DF.KernowiteCu2Fe(AsO4)(OH)4 · 4H2OMon.
8.DF.05HotsoniteAl11(SO4)3(PO4)2(OH)21 · 16H2OTric.
8.DF.10Liskeardite[(Al,Fe)32(AsO4)18(OH)42(H2O)22] · 52H2OMon.
8.DF.10Rosièresite(Pb, Cu, Al, P, O, H)Amor.
8.DF.10EvansiteAl3(PO4)(OH)6 · 6H2OAmor.
8.DF.10BolivariteAl2(PO4)(OH)3 · 4-5H2OAmor.
8.DF.15Rusakovite(Fe3+,Al)5(VO4,PO4)2(OH)9 · 3H2O
8.DF.20LiroconiteCu2Al(AsO4)(OH)4 · 4H2OMon. 2/m
8.DF.25SieleckiiteCu3Al4(PO4)2(OH)12 · 2H2OMon. 2/m : B2/m
8.DF.35ParnauiteCu9(AsO4)2(SO4)(OH)10 · 7H2OOrth. mm2 : Pmn21
8.DF.40GladiusiteFe2(Fe,Mg)4(PO4)(OH)11(H2O)Mon. 2/m
8.DF.50ForêtiteCu2Al2(AsO4)(OH,O,H2O)6 Tric. 1 : P1

Other InformationHide

Notes:
Soluble in acids and in ammonia.

Water content varies at room temperature based on relative humidity.

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

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References for ChalcophylliteHide

Reference List:

Localities for ChalcophylliteHide

Showing 259 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.
Argentina
 
  • Neuquén Province
    • Ñorquín Department
      • Rahueco
Raúl Jorge Tauber Larry
Australia
 
  • New South Wales
    • Durham Co.
      • Moonan Brook
Ashley et al. (1999)
Austria
 
  • Carinthia
    • Hermagor District
      • Kirchbach
Pichler (2009)
      • Kötschach-Mauthen
        • Podlanig
          • Lower Wolay Alp
Pichler (2009)
    • Villach-Land District
      • Feistritz an der Gail
Christian Auer (2014)
      • Finkenstein am Faaker See
        • Mallestiger Mittagskogel
Puttner (1996)
    • Völkermarkt District
      • Eisenkappel-Vellach
        • Bad Eisenkappel
          • Rijavitzagraben (Jeravitzagraben; Jeravica; Remscheniggraben)
Niedermayr et al. (1995)
        • Ebriach
Blaß et al. (1999) +1 other reference
  • Lower Austria
    • Neunkirchen District
      • Payerbach
Hackenberg (2003)
  • Salzburg
    • St. Johann im Pongau District
      • Mühlbach am Hochkönig
        • Riedingtal
Fritz Schreiber collection
    • Zell am See District
      • Kaprun
Kolitsch et al. (2009) +1 other reference
      • Leogang
        • Hütten
          • Schwarzleograben
            • Schwarzleo mining district
Poeverlein (2008)
  • Styria
    • Bruck-Mürzzuschlag District
      • Breitenau am Hochlantsch
        • Hochlantsch
Postl (1991) +1 other reference
    • Liezen District
      • Admont
        • Johnsbach
          • Severinggraben
Neschen (n.d.) +1 other reference
      • Öblarn
        • Walchen
Karl Schebesta collection (Uwe Kolitsch SXRD analysis)
    • Murtal District
      • Spielberg
        • Flatschach
          • Cu deposit (Schönberg)
C.Auer (2015)
      • Weißkirchen in Steiermark
        • Kleinfeistritz
          • Kothgraben (Kotgraben)
Auer & Postl (2016)
C.Auer (2012)
  • Tyrol
    • Kitzbühel District
      • Kirchberg in Tirol
        • Sperten valley
Kolitsch et al. (2012)
    • Kufstein District
      • Reith im Alpbachtal
        • Geyer - Silberberg mining district
- (1994, July)
      • Wildschönau
        • Thierbach
          • Grassbergjöchl
Kolitsch (2017)
    • Landeck District
      • Flirsch
58. +1 other reference
    • Schwaz District
      • Schrofen area
Schnorrer et al. (2007)
      • Schwaz
        • Arzberg
Palache et al. (1951) +1 other reference
  • Vorarlberg
    • Bludenz District
      • Vandans
        • Rells valley
- (n.d.) +1 other reference
Belgium
 
  • Flanders
    • Limburg
      • Dilsen-Stokkem
        • Rotem
  • Wallonia
    • Liège
      • Trooz
        • Forêt
Arnold Van Herreweghe Collection
    • Luxembourg
Michel Blondieau. +1 other reference
        • Cahay
Hatert et al. (1998) +1 other reference
    • Namur
      • Andenne
        • Seilles
Bolivia
 
  • La Paz
    • Pacajes Province
Wilson (2001)
Brazil
 
  • Minas Gerais
Lavinsky (n.d.)
Canada
 
  • British Columbia
    • Skeena Mining Division
      • Stewart
Personal collection of John Dagenais +1 other reference
Chile
 
  • Antofagasta
    • El Loa Province
      • Calama
        • Chuquicamata District
Bowell et al. (2009)
  • Atacama
    • Chañaral Province
      • Potrerillos
Betts (n.d.)
  • O'Higgins
    • Cachapoal Province
      • Rancagua
        • El Teniente
Palache et al. (1951)
China
 
  • Yunnan
    • Lincang
Sapphirious Collection
Czech Republic
 
  • Karlovy Vary Region
    • Karlovy Vary District
Hloušek et al. (2002)
        • Rovnost Mine
Desor (04/2022)
    • Sokolov District
      • Krásno
Sejkora et al. (2006)
  • Ústí nad Labem Region
    • Teplice District
      • Moldava
Palache et al. (1951)
  • Vysočina Region
    • Žďár nad Sázavou District
      • Štěpánov nad Svratkou
Europe
 
  • Ore Mountains
Vrtiška et al. (2016)
France
 
  • Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
    • Allier
      • Vichy
        • Échassières
          • Montmins mining district
EDS analysed by Chollet Pascal at ...
    • Puy-de-Dôme
      • Riom
        • Servant
          • Les Chaillats (Chaillat)
Alain Hanson collection
    • Rhône
      • Villefranche-sur-Saône
        • Chessy
De Ascençao Guedes (2003)
        • Les Ardillats
Favreau G. et al. (1996)
  • Grand Est
    • Bas-Rhin
      • Sélestat-Erstein
Wittern et al. (1997)
    • Haut-Rhin
      • Colmar-Ribeauvillé
        • Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines
Bari (1982)
            • Saint Jean vein
Thierry Brunsperger collection
T. Brunsperger observations
Bari (1982)
Wittern et al. (1997)
Wittern et al. (1997)
    • Vosges
      • Épinal
        • Le Val-d'Ajol
          • Faymont
Escande et al. (1973) +6 other references
Escande et al. (1973) +6 other references
  • Nouvelle-Aquitaine
    • Creuse
      • Aubusson
        • Soumans
          • Montebras
Queneau (n.d.)
Queneau (n.d.)
    • Haute-Vienne
      • Bellac
        • Vaulry
          • Vaulry Mines
Queneau (n.d.)
  • Occitanie
    • Aude
      • Carcassonne
        • Salsigne
Cooper (1997)
        • Villanière
Pélisson et al. (1987)
      • Narbonne
        • Montgaillard
Christian Berbain collection
    • Aveyron
      • Villefranche-de-Rouergue
        • Monteils
Favreau et al. (2010)
    • Gard
      • Le Vigan
        • Alzon
Queneau (n.d.)
    • Hautes-Pyrénées
      • Aure Valley
Queneau (n.d.)
    • Hérault
      • Lodève
        • Olmet-et-Villecun
coll bernard bouissac/ antoine martinez
    • Tarn
      • Albi
        • Paulinet
          • Saint-Jean-de-Jeannes
R.Pauvert
      • Castres
        • Rayssac
François Garric collection
  • Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
    • Alpes-Maritimes
      • Nice Arrondissement
        • Daluis
Sarp et al. (1996)
    • Var
      • Toulon
        • Le Pradet
Palache et al. (1951) +4 other references
CLAUDE jean-marie : trouvaille et ...
Germany
 
  • Baden-Württemberg
    • Freiburg Region
      • Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald
        • Bollschweil
Emser Hefte 15 (3)
      • Lörrach
        • Todtnau
www.mineralienatlas.de (2021)
      • Ortenaukreis
        • Gengenbach
          • Gengenbach
            • Silberbrünnle Mine
Gottschalk et al. (1995)
        • Oberwolfach
Walenta (1992)
    • Karlsruhe Region
      • Calw
American Mineralogist: 67: 854. +1 other reference
  • Bavaria
    • Lower Franconia
      • Aschaffenburg District
        • Sommerkahl
    • Upper Franconia
      • Wunsiedel im Fichtelgebirge
        • Weißenstadt
          • Rudolfstein
Hanneberg et al. (2009) +1 other reference
  • Hesse
    • Darmstadt
      • Bergstraße
        • Lautertal (Odenwald)
          • Reichenbach
            • Hohenstein
Collection of Steffen Michalski
      • Frankfurt
Blessing et al. (1991)
    • Kassel Region
      • Hersfeld-Rotenburg
        • Nentershausen
          • Süß
            • Richelsdorf Smelter
Weiß (1990)
Schnorrer-Köhler (1988)
Schnorrer-Köhler (1988)
  • Lower Saxony
    • Goslar District
      • Langelsheim
        • Lautenthal
    • Göttingen District
      • Bad Lauterberg
Koch (2008)
      • Herzberg am Harz
        • Sieber
Weiß (1990)
Schnorrer-Köhler (1991)
  • North Rhine-Westphalia
    • Arnsberg
      • Hochsauerlandkreis
        • Arnsberg
          • Müschede
Weiß (1990)
        • Bestwig
          • Ramsbeck
      • Siegen-Wittgenstein
        • Kreuztal
          • Ferndorf
Der Aufschluss 2000 (2)
        • Siegen
          • Eiserfeld
Wittern (2001)
          • Gosenbach
Wittern (2001)
          • Niederschelden
Lapis (12)
    • Cologne
      • Aachen
        • Stolberg
Blaß et al. (1995)
      • Düren
        • Hürtgenwald
Weiß (1990)
      • Euskirchen
        • Kall
Blaß et al. (1995)
  • Rhineland-Palatinate
    • Ahrweiler
      • Adenau
        • Antweiler
Weiß (1990) +1 other reference
    • Altenkirchen
      • Daaden-Herdorf
        • Schutzbach
Schnorrer et al. (1998)
Schnorrer et al. (2000)
      • Kirchen (Sieg)
        • Brachbach
Emser Hefte 1987 (4)
    • Neuwied
      • Unkel
        • Rheinbreitbach
Weiß (1990)
  • Saxony
    • Erzgebirgskreis
      • Annaberg-Buchholz
        • Kleinrückerswalde
Stolze et al. (07/2020)
      • Deutschneudorf
        • Deutschkatharinenberg
Martin et al. (2001) +1 other reference
      • Ehrenfriedersdorf
Wittern (2001)
      • Marienberg
        • Lauta
Hajek (2010)
      • Raschau-Markersbach
        • Langenberg
          • Graul
www.dergraul.de (2001)
Lapis 30 (7/8)
    • Mittelsachsen
      • Sayda
Wittern (2001)
    • Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge
      • Dippoldiswalde
Kolitsch et al. (1997) +1 other reference
    • Vogtlandkreis
      • Muldenhammer
        • Tannenbergsthal
          • Schneckenstein
Gröbner et al. (2006)
Greece
 
  • Attica
    • East Attica
      • Lavreotiki
        • Agios Konstantinos (Kamariza)
Fritz Schreiber collection
        • Plaka
          • Plaka Mines
  • South Aegean
    • Milos
      • Serifos Island
        • Avissalos
Ko Jansen
Hungary
 
  • Heves County
    • Parádfürdő
Tóth Collection
India
 
  • Rajasthan
    • Jhunjhunu District
Ahmed et al. (2018)
Ireland
 
  • Connacht
    • Mayo County
S. Burchmore Collection
Italy
 
  • Friuli Venezia Giulia
    • Udine Province
Bortolozzi (n.d.) +1 other reference
      • Forni Avoltri
Cecchi A. (1986)
  • Liguria
    • Genoa
      • Genoa
        • Varenna Valley
Rivista Mineralogica Italiana (Avril/Juin)
      • Ne
Redazionale (2005)
        • Reppia
Redazione (2005)
        • Statale
Bruno Marello Coolected +2 other references
    • La Spezia Province
      • Rocchetta di Vara
Dr. Uwe Kolitsch (EDS+XRD)
    • Savona Province
      • Murialdo
        • Pastori
M.E. Ciriotti Probed 2005
  • Lombardy
    • Lecco Province
      • Valsassina
        • Introbio
Vergani (2019) +1 other reference
  • Piedmont
    • Metropolitan City of Turin
      • Tavagnasco
Ciriotti et al. (2019)
Ciriotti et al. (2019)
    • Verbano-Cusio-Ossola Province
      • Baceno
        • Devero Alp
  • Sardinia
    • South Sardinia Province
      • Domusnovas
Tagliabue-Foschi and Antonio Borelli ...
Stara et al. (1996)
Fernando Caboni et al. (2024)
Fernando Caboni et al. (2024)
      • Villaputzu
Campostrini et al. (1999)
  • Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol
    • South Tyrol
      • Überetsch-Unterland (Oltradige-Bassa Atesina)
Daniel Lorenz
          • Radein (Redagno)
            • Bletterbach Gorge
Ferretti et al. (2017)
    • Trento Province
      • Levico Terme
Exel (1987)
      • Vignola-Falesina
Gasparetto et al. (2014)
        • Vignola Mine
Erica Bittarello +3 other references
  • Tuscany
    • Grosseto Province
      • Massa Marittima
        • Valpiana - Castello della Marsiliana area slag sites
"Lithothek der Münchener Micromounter" ...
Jansen et al. (1998)
    • Livorno Province
      • Campiglia Marittima
Int. Assoc. of Collectors of Slag Minerals (2) +1 other reference
      • Castagneto Carducci
Jansen et al. (1998)
      • Piombino
Cerutti et al. (1995)
    • Massa-Carrara Province
Orlandi et al. (1994) +1 other reference
        • Colonnata quarrying basin
          • Colonnata
Guelfi et al. (1987) +2 other references
        • Miseglie quarrying basin (Miseglia-Fantiscritti quarrying basin; Fantiscritti quarrying basin)
Orlandi et al. (2009)
        • Torano quarrying basin
Boscardin et al. (1983) +1 other reference
Orlandi et al. (2009)
        • Casette
Orlandi et al. (1989) +1 other reference
  • Veneto
    • Vicenza Province
      • Valli del Pasubio
Domenico Saccardo et al. (2019) +1 other reference
Japan
 
  • Tochigi Prefecture
    • Nikko City
      • Ashio
Matsubara and Miyawaki (2006)
    • Shioya District
      • Shioya
Suzuki et al (2004)
  • Yamaguchi Prefecture
    • Mine City
Kato (1973)
Nagashima et al. (2021)
Kyrgyzstan
 
  • Batken Region
    • Kadamjay District
      • Aydarken
...
Namibia
 
  • Oshikoto Region
    • Tsumeb
[MinRec 8:Tsumeb 22]
New Zealand
 
  • Manawatu-Whanganui Region
    • Tararua District
      • Maharahara
Read (1986) +1 other reference
Poland
 
  • Lower Silesian Voivodeship
    • Karkonosze County
      • Gmina Janowice Wielkie
Ciesielczuk et al. (2003)
Portugal
 
  • Aveiro
    • Albergaria-a-Velha
      • Branca
Marques de Sá et al. (2010)
  • Castelo Branco
    • Vila Velha de Ródão
      • Vila Velha de Ródão
Spanish mineral collectors
        • Sitio do Cobre Mine
Uwe Kolitsch SXRD- and EDS-analyses ("chalcophyllite" samples were wrongly identified - they are in fact the "unnamed Cu-S-Si-O-H" phase)
  • Viseu
    • Vila Nova de Paiva
Identified in Rebentão Mine
      • Queiriga
        • Lagares do Estanho Mines
Romania
 
  • Caraş-Severin County
    • Moldova Nouă
www.minerals-of-the-carpathians
  • Hunedoara County
    • Certeju de Sus
collector: Gábor Koller
Russia
 
  • Krasnoyarsk Krai
    • Western Sayan range
Cherkasova et al. (2014, August)
  • Sverdlovsk Oblast
Palache et al. (1951)
Slovakia
 
  • Banská Bystrica Region
    • Banská Bystrica District
      • Ľubietová
Kodě +2 other references
      • Poniky
Pauliš +4 other references
      • Špania Dolina
        • Špania Dolina deposit
Palache et al. (1951) +1 other reference
  • Košice Region
    • Spišská Nová Ves District
      • Spišská Nová Ves
        • Novoveská Huta
Řídkošil (1978)
Martin Števko-unpublished
  • Trenčín Region
    • Bánovce nad Bebravou District
      • Čierna Lehota
Martin Števko-unpublished
South Africa
 
  • Mpumalanga
    • Nkangala District Municipality
      • Victor Khanye Local Municipality
        • Delmas
Cairncross et al. (1995)
            • Dwarsfontein Farm
              • Transvaal Mine
SAMS (South African Micromount Society)
Spain
 
  • Asturias
    • Salas
      • Carlés
Joan Rosell. RosellMinerals
  • Canary Islands
    • Las Palmas Province
      • Lanzarote
        • Tinajo
Ertl (2009)
  • Catalonia
    • Girona
      • Ribes de Freser
Pedro Mingueza et al. (2022)
    • Tarragona
      • Conca de Barberà
        • Vimbodí i Poblet
          • Bosc de Poblet
Viñals et al. (1990)
  • La Rioja
    • Gallinero de Cameros
Calvo Rebollar (2015)
  • Valencian Community
    • Castellón
      • Villahermosa del Rio
        • San Rafael claim
Collection and photos of Adrian Pesudo
Switzerland
 
  • Glarus
    • Glarus Nord
Stalder et al. (1998)
        • Chalttal area
Meisser (1999)
Meisser (1999)
  • Valais
    • Goms
      • Binn
Stalder et al. (1998)
    • Martigny
      • Isérables
Stalder et al. (1998)
    • Sierre
      • Anniviers
        • Grimentz
Ansermet (2012)
        • Saint-Luc
Stalder et al. (1998) +1 other reference
Ansermet (2012)
Ansermet (2012)
UK (TL)
 
  • England
Church (1870) +1 other reference
      • Calstock
        • Gunnislake
          • Clitters United Mines
Golley et al. (1995)
Phillips (1823) +1 other reference
Collection Richard De Nul
      • Camborne
        • Beacon
      • Carharrack
Hall (1868) +1 other reference
      • Carn Brea
        • Carnkie
          • Basset Mines
            • Wheal Basset
Golley et al. (1995)
Martin Stolworthy Collection
      • Gwennap
        • Clifford Amalgamated Mines
Lapis 11 (2)
S. Rust collection.
Phillips (1823) +1 other reference
      • Lanivet
        • Mulberry Downs
Golley et al. (1995) +1 other reference
      • Lanner
        • Lanner
      • Linkinhorne
        • Minions
Specimens in numerous collections (e.g. Steve Rust, Ian Acworth)
        • Upton Cross
P Haas specimen no. 74-051 +1 other reference
      • Redruth
Embrey et al. (1987)
      • St Agnes
        • Mawla Lane End
G.Curtis collection.
      • St Cleer
        • Craddock Moor
Collection Richard De Nul
        • Crow's Nest
Golley et al. (1995)
B Day Collection
      • St Day
        • Busveal
[www.thamesvalleyminerals.com] +1 other reference
Phillips (1823) +2 other references
Phillips (1823) +1 other reference
      • St Hilary
Golley et al. (1995) +1 other reference
      • St Just
        • Botallack
          • Botallack Mine
Golley et al. (1995)
S. Rust collection
      • St Stephen-in-Brannel
S. Rust collection.
      • Tywardreath and Par
    • County Durham
      • Healeyfield
Norman Wilson collection
    • Cumbria
      • Allerdale
        • Caldbeck
          • Potts Gill
Hartley (1984) +1 other reference
Stanley et al. (1991)
    • Devon
      • West Devon
        • Gulworthy
Paul De Bondt collection.
    • Leicestershire
      • Hinckley and Bosworth
        • Stanton under Bardon
          • Cliffe Hill Quarry
Hubbard et al. (2005)
  • Wales
    • Ceredigion
      • Trefeirig
        • Goginan
S.Rust Collection
    • Gwynedd
      • Llanelltyd
        • Vigra Mine
Day (1999)
    • Neath Port Talbot
      • Neath
S. Rust collection
    • Powys
      • Machynlleth
        • Dylife
Day (1999)
USA
 
  • Arizona
    • Cochise County
Graeme (1981)
        • Calumet and Arizona group of claims
Dana 6:A3:19. +3 other references
    • Coconino County
      • Grandview Mining District
        • Horseshoe Mesa
Michael Cline collection
    • Graham County
      • Turtle Mountain area
Bideaux et al. (1960) +1 other reference
  • California
    • Mono County
      • Bodie Hills
        • Masonic Mining District
          • New York Hill
Kampf et al. (2018)
Marty
    • San Bernardino County
      • Clark Mts (Clark Mountain Range)
        • Clark Mountain District (Clark District)
          • Mohawk Hill
Ron Layton Collection
  • Colorado
    • Lake County
      • Iron Hill
Eckel et al. (1997)
  • Idaho
    • Lemhi County
      • Blue Wing Mining District
Thorne (n.d.)
  • Maine
    • Hancock County
      • Blue Hill - Castine Mining District
        • Brooksville
King et al. (1994)
  • Nevada
    • Churchill County
      • Cottonwood Canyon
        • Bolivia
Castor et al. (2004)
Castor et al. (2004)
    • Esmeralda County
      • Weepah Mining District
Castor et al. (2004)
    • Eureka County
      • Cortez Mining District
Barrick Gold Corporation
    • Mineral County
Palache et al. (1951) +1 other reference
    • Pershing County
      • Antelope Mining District
24: 176. +4 other references
- (n.d.) +1 other reference
    • Washoe County
      • Peavine Mining District
        • Peavine Peak (Peavine Mountain)
Castor et al. (2004)
      • Pyramid Mining District
        • Burrus vein system
Rocks & Minerals. Nov. 1999.
  • Pennsylvania
    • Lycoming County
      • Penn Township
Smith and Hioff (1984)
  • Utah
    • East Tintic Mountains
      • Tintic Mining District
        • Mammoth
Bullock (1981)
Dana 6: 1092. +3 other references
Collected by and in the collection of ...
Thorne (n.d.)
    • San Juan County
      • Lisbon Valley Mining District
R&M 68:6 p372-380
    • Tooele County
      • Gold Hill Mining District (Clifton Mining District)
        • Gold Hill
          • Gold Hill Mine
Collected by and in the collection of ...
 
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