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Coquimbite

A valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered
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About CoquimbiteHide

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Coquimbo Region

Coquimbo, Chile
Formula:
AlFe3(SO4)6(H2O)12 · 6H2O
Formerly given as Fe2-xAlx(SO4)3.9H2O (x ~0.5) or even Fe2(SO4)3.9H2O; redefined by IMA in 2019 (Al is essential)
Colour:
Light violet to purple, Greenish white, Bluish white, Yellowish white, Brownish white
Lustre:
Sub-Vitreous, Resinous, Waxy, Greasy
Hardness:
Specific Gravity:
2.11
Crystal System:
Trigonal
Name:
Named in 1841 by August Breithaupt for the type locality in the province of Coquimbo, Chile
Type Locality:
Visually indistinguishable from aluminocoquimbite.

Coquimbite and paracoquimbite are structurally homeotypic.

Most (or all, if the species is truly coquimbite) samples carry Al, with variable Al:Fe ratio. It is now (2019) proved that Al is essential. Three metal sites, all with octahedral coordination, are non-equivalent. M(1) site, usually fully occupied by Al, is coordinated by water, M(2) - exclusively by the sulfate groups, while M(3) is surrounded by three oxygens of the sulfate groups and three belonging to water moleculess. M(2) and M(3) sites are dominated by Fe. There are M(2)M(3)2(SO4)6(H2O)6 clusters. Sulfate groups participating in the formation of these clusters are corner-sharing. Additional 6 water groups are held only be hydrogen bonding. Interaction of Fe3(SO4)6(H2O)6 clusters via hydrogen bonds gives rise to discontinuous zig-zag chains along [001]. Further hydrogen bond interaction of these chains with isolated Al(H2O)6 octahedra produces cages containing interstitial water. An interesting structural features is a cyclohexane-like chair conformation of these water molecules, also observed in aluminocoquimbite.

Compare the visually similar 'UM1988-20-SO:FeH'.


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
1126
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:1126:2

IMA Classification of CoquimbiteHide

Approved, 'Grandfathered' (first described prior to 1959)
Approval history:
redefinition code: IMA 19-F

Classification of CoquimbiteHide

7.CB.55

7 : SULFATES (selenates, tellurates, chromates, molybdates, wolframates)
C : Sulfates (selenates, etc.) without additional anions, with H2O
B : With only medium-sized cations
Dana 7th ed.:
29.8.3.1
29.8.3.1

29 : HYDRATED ACID AND NORMAL SULFATES
8 : A2(XO4)3·H2O
25.10.9

25 : Sulphates
10 : Sulphates of Fe alone

Mineral SymbolsHide

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

SymbolSourceReference
CoqIMA–CNMNCWarr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43

Physical Properties of CoquimbiteHide

Sub-Vitreous, Resinous, Waxy, Greasy
Transparency:
Transparent
Colour:
Light violet to purple, Greenish white, Bluish white, Yellowish white, Brownish white
Streak:
White
Hardness:
2½ on Mohs scale
Tenacity:
Brittle
Cleavage:
Imperfect/Fair
fair/imperfect on [1011]
very poor/difficult on {1010}
Fracture:
Sub-Conchoidal
Density:
2.11(1) g/cm3 (Measured)    2.12 g/cm3 (Calculated)
Comment:
Dana, 7th ed. gives calculated density as 2.137.

Optical Data of CoquimbiteHide

Type:
Uniaxial (+)
RI values:
nω = 1.539 nε = 1.548
Birefringence:
0.009
Max. Birefringence:
δ = 0.000
Based on recorded range of RI values above.

Interference Colours:
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Surface Relief:
Moderate
Optical Extinction:
Parallel
Pleochroism:
Non-pleochroic

Chemistry of CoquimbiteHide

Mindat Formula:
AlFe3(SO4)6(H2O)12 · 6H2O

Formerly given as Fe2-xAlx(SO4)3.9H2O (x ~0.5) or even Fe2(SO4)3.9H2O; redefined by IMA in 2019 (Al is essential)
Element Weights:
Element% weight
O61.358 %
S17.567 %
Fe15.298 %
H3.313 %
Al2.464 %

Calculated from ideal end-member formula.
Common Impurities:
Al

Crystallography of CoquimbiteHide

Crystal System:
Trigonal
Class (H-M):
3m (3 2/m) - Hexagonal Scalenohedral
Space Group:
P3 1c
Cell Parameters:
a = 10.922(9) Å, c = 17.084(14) Å
Ratio:
a:c = 1 : 1.564
Unit Cell V:
1,764.92 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
4
Morphology:
Short prismatic [0001] with {1010} and {1120} to pyramidal crystals {1011}. Massive, granular.

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0000211CoquimbiteFang J H, Robinson P D (1970) Crystal structures and mineral chemistry of hydrated ferric sulfates. I. The crystal structure of coquimbite American Mineralogist 55 1534-154019700293
0006334CoquimbiteDemartin F, Castellano C, Gramaccioli C M, Campostrini I (2010) Aluminum-for-iron substitution, hydrogen bonding, and a novel structure-type in coquimbite-like minerals The Canadian Mineralogist 48 323-3332010La Alcaparrosa, Chile0293
0006335CoquimbiteDemartin F, Castellano C, Gramaccioli C M, Campostrini I (2010) Aluminum-for-iron substitution, hydrogen bonding, and a novel structure-type in coquimbite-like minerals The Canadian Mineralogist 48 323-3332010the Dexter No. 7 mine, Calf Mesa, San Rafael Swell, Utah, USA0293
0006336CoquimbiteDemartin F, Castellano C, Gramaccioli C M, Campostrini I (2010) Aluminum-for-iron substitution, hydrogen bonding, and a novel structure-type in coquimbite-like minerals The Canadian Mineralogist 48 323-3332010Alum Grotto, Vulcano, Aeolian Islands, Sicily, Italy0293
0007144CoquimbiteMajzlan J, Navrotsky A, McCleskey R B, Alpers C N (2006) Thermodynamic properties and crystal structure refinement of ferricopiapite, coquimbite, rhomboclase, and Fe2(SO4)3(H2O)5 European Journal of Mineralogy 18 175-1862006synthetic0293
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Epitaxial Relationships of CoquimbiteHide

Epitaxial Minerals:
ParacoquimbiteFe4(SO4)6(H2O)12 · 6H2O
Epitaxy Comments:
Paracoquimbite in parallel position. Lamellar intergrowths on {0001}, or as scepter-like overgrowths.

X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide

Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacingIntensity
8.28 Å(80)
5.47 Å(60)
4.60 Å(60)
3.64 Å(60)
3.50 Å(50)
3.36 Å(100)
2.77 Å(50)
2.76 Å(80)
Comments:
ICDD 44-1425

Geological EnvironmentHide

Paragenetic Mode(s):
Paragenetic ModeEarliest Age (Ga)
Stage 7: Great Oxidation Event<2.4
45a : [Sulfates, arsenates, selenates, antimonates]
47a : [Near-surface hydration of prior minerals]
47b : [Sulfates and sulfites]
Stage 10a: Neoproterozoic oxygenation/terrestrial biosphere<0.6
50 : Coal and/or oil shale minerals<0.36
Stage 10b: Anthropogenic minerals<10 Ka
54 : Coal and other mine fire minerals (see also #51 and #56)
55 : Anthropogenic mine minerals
Geological Setting:
Secondary weathering zone of iron sulfide deposits in arid regions. Rarely in fumaroles.

Type Occurrence of CoquimbiteHide

Place of Conservation of Type Material:
Mining Academy, Freiberg, Germany 18558; neotype: U.S. National Museum, Washington DC, USA, catalogue number 12548 (Tierra Amarilla material; Rose, 1833; Fang and Robinson, 1970)

Synonyms of CoquimbiteHide

Other Language Names for CoquimbiteHide

Varieties of CoquimbiteHide

Aluminous CoquimbiteAn aluminous variety of coquimbite formed as a by-product of a burning pyritic orebody.

Relationship of Coquimbite to other SpeciesHide

Other Members of Coquimbite Group:
AluminocoquimbiteAl2Fe2(SO4)6(H2O)12 · 6H2OTrig. 3m (3 2/m) : P3 1c
ParacoquimbiteFe4(SO4)6(H2O)12 · 6H2OTrig. 3 : R3

Common AssociatesHide

Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
78 photos of Coquimbite associated with RömeriteFe2+Fe3+2(SO4)4 · 14H2O
58 photos of Coquimbite associated with HalotrichiteFeAl2(SO4)4 · 22H2O
47 photos of Coquimbite associated with CopiapiteFe2+Fe3+4(SO4)6(OH)2 · 20H2O
46 photos of Coquimbite associated with AlunogenAl2(SO4)3 · 17H2O
43 photos of Coquimbite associated with VoltaiteK2Fe2+5Fe3+3Al(SO4)12 · 18H2O
40 photos of Coquimbite associated with ChalcanthiteCuSO4 · 5H2O
29 photos of Coquimbite associated with GoldichiteKFe(SO4)2 · 4H2O
25 photos of Coquimbite associated with KrausiteKFe(SO4)2 · H2O
7 photos of Coquimbite associated with SzomolnokiteFeSO4 · H2O
6 photos of Coquimbite associated with FerricopiapiteFe3+0.67Fe3+4(SO4)6(OH)2 · 20H2O

Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat GroupingHide

7.CB.SarvodaiteAl2(SO4)3 · 5H2O Mon. 2/m : P21/m
7.CB.02VoudourisiteCdSO4 · H2OMon. 2/m : P21/m
7.CB.05SzmikiteMnSO4 · H2OMon. 2/m : B2/b
7.CB.05SzomolnokiteFeSO4 · H2OMon. 2/m : B2/b
7.CB.05CobaltkieseriteCoSO4 · H2OMon. 2/m : B2/b
7.CB.05DwornikiteNi(SO4) · H2OMon. 2/m : B2/b
7.CB.05KieseriteMgSO4 · H2OMon. 2/m : B2/b
7.CB.05Poitevinite(Cu,Fe)SO4 · H2OTric. 1 : P1
7.CB.05GunningiteZnSO4 · H2OMon. 2/m : B2/b
7.CB.07SanderiteMgSO4 · 2H2OOrth. 2 2 2 : P21 21 21
7.CB.10BonattiteCuSO4 · 3H2OMon. m : Bb
7.CB.12BelogubiteCuZn(SO4)2 · 10H2OTric. 1 : P1
7.CB.15DrobeciteCdSO4 · 4H2OMon. 2/m : P21/m
7.CB.15Aplowite(Co,Mn,Ni)SO4 · 4H2OMon. 2/m
7.CB.15CranswickiteMgSO4 · 4H2OMon. m : Bb
7.CB.15RozeniteFeSO4 · 4H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
7.CB.15StarkeyiteMgSO4 · 4H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
7.CB.15IlesiteMn2+(SO4) · 4H2OMon. 2/m
7.CB.15BoyleiteZnSO4 · 4H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
7.CB.20SiderotilFeSO4 · 5H2OTric.
7.CB.20JôkokuiteMnSO4 · 5H2OTric. 1 : P1
7.CB.20PentahydriteMgSO4 · 5H2OTric. 1 : P1
7.CB.20ChalcanthiteCuSO4 · 5H2OTric. 1 : P1
7.CB.25ChvaleticeiteMn(SO4) · 6H2OMon. 2/m : B2/b
7.CB.25NickelhexahydriteNi(SO4) · 6H2OMon. 2/m : B2/b
7.CB.25HexahydriteMgSO4 · 6H2OMon. 2/m : P2/m
7.CB.25BianchiteZn(SO4) · 6H2OMon. 2/m : P2/m
7.CB.25MoorhouseiteCo(SO4) · 6H2OMon. 2/m : B2/b
7.CB.25FerrohexahydriteFeSO4 · 6H2OMon. 2/m : B2/b
7.CB.30RetgersiteNiSO4 · 6H2OTet. 4 2 2 : P41 21 2
7.CB.35Zincmelanterite(Zn,Cu,Fe)SO4 · 7H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
7.CB.35MelanteriteFe2+(H2O)6SO4 · H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
7.CB.35Alpersite(Mg,Cu)(SO4) · 7H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
7.CB.35BieberiteCoSO4 · 7H2OMon. 2/m : P2/m
7.CB.35BoothiteCuSO4 · 7H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
7.CB.35MallarditeMnSO4 · 7H2OMon. 2/m : P2/m
7.CB.40EpsomiteMgSO4 · 7H2OOrth. 2 2 2 : P21 21 21
7.CB.40GoslariteZnSO4 · 7H2OOrth. 2 2 2 : P21 21 21
7.CB.40MorenositeNiSO4 · 7H2OOrth. 2 2 2 : P21 21 21
7.CB.45Meta-alunogenAl2(SO4)3 · 12H2OOrth.
7.CB.45AlunogenAl2(SO4)3 · 17H2OTric. 1 : P1
7.CB.50AluminocoquimbiteAl2Fe2(SO4)6(H2O)12 · 6H2OTrig. 3m (3 2/m) : P3 1c
7.CB.50Lazaridisite3CdSO4 · 8H2OMon. 2/m : B2/b
7.CB.52PararaisaiteCuMg[Te6+O4(OH)2] · 6H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
7.CB.55ParacoquimbiteFe4(SO4)6(H2O)12 · 6H2OTrig. 3 : R3
7.CB.55Rhomboclase(H5O2)Fe3+(SO4)2 · 2H2OOrth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pnma
7.CB.55RaisaiteCuMg[Te6+O4(OH)2] · 6H2OMon. 2/m : B2/b
7.CB.57CaichengyuniteFe2+3Al2(SO4)6 · 30H2OMon.
7.CB.60KorneliteFe2(SO4)3 · 7H2OMon. 2/m : P21/m
7.CB.65QuenstedtiteFe2(SO4)3 · 11H2OTric. 1 : P1
7.CB.70LauseniteFe2(SO4)3 · 5H2OMon. 2/m : P21/m
7.CB.75RömeriteFe2+Fe3+2(SO4)4 · 14H2OTric. 1 : P1
7.CB.75LishizheniteZnFe2(SO4)4 · 14H2OTric. 1 : P1
7.CB.80RansomiteCuFe2(SO4)4 · 6H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
7.CB.85Dietrichite(Zn,Fe2+,Mn2+)Al2(SO4)4 · 22H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
7.CB.85HalotrichiteFeAl2(SO4)4 · 22H2OMon. 2 : P2
7.CB.85ApjohniteMn2+Al2(SO4)4 · 22H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
7.CB.85Redingtonite(Fe2+,Mg,Ni)(Cr,Al)2(SO4)4 · 22H2OMon. 2
7.CB.85PickeringiteMgAl2(SO4)4 · 22H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
7.CB.85BíliniteFe2+Fe3+2(SO4)4 · 22H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
7.CB.85Wupatkiite(Co,Mg,Ni)Al2(SO4)4 · 22H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
7.CB.90MeridianiiteMgSO4 · 11H2OTric. 1 : P1

Fluorescence of CoquimbiteHide

Not fluorescent in UV

Other InformationHide

Notes:
Soluble in cold water and cold mineral acids; astringent taste, efforesces in dry air as a white powder; heating a water solution causes decomposition of the solution with precipitation of hydrated ferric oxide
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 CoquimbiteHide

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Localities for CoquimbiteHide

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.

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
 
  • San Juan Province
    • Calingasta Department
      • Calingasta
        • Quebrada Alcaparrosa
Demartin et al. (2010)
    • Iglesia Department
Perelló et al. (2023)
Australia
 
  • Queensland
    • City of Mount Isa
      • Mount Isa
Sielecki (1988)
Sielecki (1988)
  • South Australia
    • Pastoral Unincorporated Area
      • Mingary
        • Mutooroo area
Noble R.J et al. (1983)
  • Tasmania
    • West Coast municipality
      • Zeehan mining district
R Bottrill
  • Western Australia
    • Kalgoorlie-Boulder Shire
      • Kalgoorlie-Boulder
Simpson (1948)
Austria
 
  • Lower Austria
    • Krems-Land District
      • Mühldorf
        • Amstall
Kolitsch et al. (2022)
  • Styria
    • Leibnitz District
      • Leutschach an der Weinstraße
Taucher (1992) +1 other reference
    • Leoben District
      • Leoben
        • Galgenberg
Hollerer (1999)
Belgium
 
  • Wallonia
    • Hainaut
      • Bernissart
        • Blaton
Van Tassel (1973) +5 other references
    • Walloon Brabant
      • Rebecq
        • Quenast
Histoire
Bolivia
 
  • Potosí
    • Daniel Campos Province
      • San Pablo de Napa
Petrov (n.d.)
Brazil
 
  • Minas Gerais
    • Catas Altas
ATENCIO +2 other references
Gomes et al. (2023)
  • São Paulo
    • Itaquaquecetuba
Atencio et al. (2011)
Bulgaria
 
  • Montana Province
    • Chiprovtsi Municipality
Dimitrova +3 other references
Canada
 
  • British Columbia
    • Kamloops Mining Division
      • Maggie claim group
        • Cache Creek
Peatfield (n.d.) +1 other reference
  • Nova Scotia
    • Cape Breton Co.
Zodrow (1989)
Chile
 
  • Antofagasta
    • Antofagasta Province
      • Mejillones
        • Mejillones peninsula
Collected by myself
Some of the Sulphates has been ...
      • Sierra Gorda
Kampf +6 other references
Palache et al. (1951)
Malcherek et al. (2010)
        • Lomas Bayas mining district
Werthessen (2016)
Singer et al. (2008)
    • El Loa Province
      • Calama
        • Chuquicamata District
Bandy (1938) +1 other reference
          • Toki Cu deposit (Toki Cluster)
Uwe Kolitsch (SXRD) +1 other reference
  • Atacama
    • Copiapó Province
Palache et al. (1951)
    • Huasco Province
      • Alto del Carmen
Chouinard et al. (2005) +1 other reference
AM 55 (1970)
China
 
  • Inner Mongolia
    • Wuhai (Wuhai Prefecture)
      • Wuda District
        • Wuda Coal mining area
Stracher et al. (2005)
Am Min 90:1729-1739
  • Qinghai
    • Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture
      • Da Qaidam (Dachaidan Co.)
        • Xitieshan
Wanmao Li et al. (1986)
  • Shandong
    • Tengxian Coalfield
Guo +6 other references
  • Xinjiang
    • Hami Prefecture (Kumul Prefecture; Qumul Prefecture)
      • Yizhou District
Yingxia Xu et al. (2007) +1 other reference
  • Yunnan
    • Baoshan
      • Tengchong County
Meixiang et al. (1987)
Costa Rica
 
  • Cartago Province
    • Oreamuno Canton
      • Irazú Volcano
Ulloa et al. (2018)
Cyprus
 
  • Nicosia District
    • Skouriotissa
Palache et al. (1951)
Czech Republic
 
  • Karlovy Vary Region
    • Karlovy Vary District
Lapis 2002 (7/8)
France
 
  • Brittany
    • Morbihan
      • Lorient
Chauris (2014)
  • Occitanie
    • Gard
      • Le Vigan
        • Montdardier
Vessely Collection
  • Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
    • Hautes-Alpes
      • Gap
        • La Chapelle-en-Valgaudemar
Bourgoin et al. (2011)
    • Var
      • Draguignan
        • Tanneron
Mari (2002)
Germany
 
  • Baden-Württemberg
    • Freiburg Region
      • Ortenaukreis
        • Oberwolfach
Walenta (1992)
      • Waldshut
        • St Blasien
          • Menzenschwand
Mangold et al. (10/21)
  • Lower Saxony
    • Goslar District
      • Goslar
Palache et al. (1951)
  • North Rhine-Westphalia
    • Arnsberg
      • Herne
        • Baukau
Weiß (1990)
  • Saxony
    • Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge
      • Freital
        • Döhlen
Witzke (2012)
  • Thuringia
    • Greiz District
      • Ronneburg
Witzke et al. (1998)
Greece
 
  • Attica
    • East Attica
      • Lavreotiki
        • Elaiochori
          • Dipseliza mines
Rieck (n.d.)
        • Plaka
          • Plaka Mines
Schnorrer (1995) +1 other reference
Rieck (n.d.)
Rieck et al. (2018)
        • Sounion
          • Cato Sounio mines
Rieck (n.d.)
  • South Aegean
    • Thira
      • Santorini Island
        • Santorini Caldera
Balić-Žunić et al. (2016)
Hungary
 
  • Baranya County
    • Pécs District
Lovász A. (2014)
  • Heves County
    • Gyöngyös District
      • Mátraszentimre
collector: Gábor Koller +1 other reference
    • Parádfürdő
ACTA MIN. PETR. Suppl. Tomus XXXVIII. +1 other reference
    • Pétervására District
      • Recsk
ACTA MIN. PETR. Suppl. Tomus XXXVIII. +1 other reference
Szakáll et al. (1996)
Iran
 
  • Kerman Province
    • Sirjan County
      • Pariz
Khorasanipour et al. (2011)
  • Yazd Province
    • Ardakan County
      • Kharanaq District
        • Rabatat Rural District
          • Saghand
Bariand et al. (1977)
Italy
 
  • Campania
    • Metropolitan City of Naples
      • Pozzuoli
De Michele (1974)
Russo et al. (2004)
  • Sardinia
    • South Sardinia Province
Fernando Caboni et al. (2024)
Fernando Caboni et al. (2024)
  • Sicily
    • Metropolitan City of Messina
      • Eolie Islands (Aeolian Islands)
        • Lipari
          • Vulcano Island
            • Porto Levante
              • Faraglioni di Levante
PANICHI U. (1924)
P.Forti (1994) +1 other reference
  • Tuscany
    • Grosseto Province
      • Gavorrano
Capperi M.
      • Massa Marittima
Brizzi G. et al. (GR)
      • Montieri
Brizzi G.
      • Scansano
Brizzi G. & Meli R. (1995)
    • Livorno Province
      • Capoliveri
Göske et al. (1997)
Bortolozzi (n.d.)
    • Lucca Province
      • Pietrasanta
        • Valdicastello Carducci
Christian V. Mavris collection
      • Stazzema
        • Sant'Anna di Stazzema
Biagioni et al. (2019) +1 other reference
      • Vergemoli
Mauro (2020)
Mauro D. (2016)
Japan
 
  • Hokkaidō Prefecture
    • Okhotsk Subprefecture
      • Monbetsu City
Sakurai et al. (1958)
    • Oshima Subprefecture
      • Kameda District
        • Nanae
Y. Okazaki collection
Lebanon
 
  • South Governorate
    • Jezzine District
Kruszewski (2019)
Morocco
 
  • Marrakesh-Safi Region
    • Marrakech Prefecture
      • Bour Cercle
Hakkou et al. (2008)
Peru
 
  • Arequipa
Petersen (1970)
    • Caylloma Province
      • Chivay District
Tyc et al. (2022)
Ciesielczuk et al. (2013)
  • Ayacucho
    • Lucanas Province
      • Huac-huas District
Hyršl (2010) +1 other reference
  • Junín
    • Yauli Province
Petersen (1970)
  • La Libertad
    • Otuzco Province
Petersen (1970)
  • Lima
Petersen (1970)
Poland
 
  • Silesian Voivodeship
    • Rybnik County
      • Gmina Czerwionka-Leszczyny
Kruszewski (2013)
    • Wodzisław County
      • Radlin
Cu +2 other references
Portugal
 
  • Aveiro
    • Albergaria-a-Velha
      • Branca
Marques de Sá et al. (2010)
  • Beja
    • Mértola
      • Corte do Pinto
Álvarez-Valero et al. (2008) +1 other reference
  • Setúbal
    • Grândola
      • Azinheira dos Barros
Oliveira et al. (2024)
Romania
 
  • Hunedoara County
    • Certeju de Sus
      • Bocşa Mare
Romanian Journal of Mineral Deposits +2 other references
Russia
 
  • Chelyabinsk Oblast
Cesnokov et al. (1998)
Lapis (2010)
Saint Kitts and Nevis
 
  • Nevis
    • Jessup Village
Hutton (1970)
Saint Lucia
 
  • Soufrière
A Mars Analogue Site. Masters Thesis +1 other reference
Slovakia
 
  • Banská Bystrica Region
    • Banská Štiavnica District
    • Revúca District
      • Sirk
Grecula (1995)
  • Košice Region
    • Gelnica District
Duda +1 other reference
South Africa
 
  • KwaZulu-Natal
    • eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality
      • Durban
        • Westville
Cairncross et al. (1995)
  • Limpopo
    • Waterberg District Municipality
      • Thabazimbi Local Municipality
        • Rooiberg tin field
Cairncross et al. (1995)
Spain
 
  • Andalusia
    • Almería
      • Cuevas del Almanzora
        • Sierra Almagrera
Frost et al. (2007)
    • Huelva
      • Almonaster la Real
Calvo Rebollar (2014)
      • Alosno
        • Tharsis
Valente et al. (2013)
Valente et al. (2013)
Valente et al. (2013)
      • Minas de Riotinto
        • Rio Tinto Mines
Calvo (1999)
      • Nerva
Romero et al. (2006) +1 other reference
Lapis (2010)
  • Catalonia
    • Barcelona
      • Barcelonès
        • Barcelona city
          • Collserola mountain range
            • Santa Creu d'Olorda
Mata i Perelló (1990)
    • Tarragona
      • Priorat
        • La Vilella Alta
Joan Abella i Creus (Joanabellacreus@gmail.com)
Switzerland
 
  • Ticino
    • Locarno
      • Brissago
Stalder et al. (1998)
  • Valais
    • Martigny
      • Mont Chemin mining district
Perroud et al. (1987) +2 other references
    • Saint-Maurice
      • Salvan
        • Les Marécottes
          • La Creusaz
Meisser (2012)
Tajikistan
 
  • Sughd
    • Mastchoh District
      • Altyn-Topkan ore field (Zarnisor ore field)
Badalov et al. (1975)
UK
 
  • Scotland
    • City of Edinburgh
Livingstone et al. (1983)
    • Renfrewshire
Livingstone et al. (1983)
USA
 
  • Arizona
    • Cochise County
      • Bisbee
        • Calumet and Arizona group of claims
Anthony et al. (1995) +1 other reference
Grant et al. (2005)
        • Queen Hill
Merwin et al. (1937) +3 other references
    • Pima County
      • Sierrita Mountains
        • Pima Mining District
          • San Xavier
            • Mission complex
Anthony et al. (1995)
    • Pinal County
      • Superior
Anthony et al. (1995)
    • Yavapai County
      • Black Hills (Black Hill Range)
        • Verde Mining District
          • Jerome
Anderson (1927) +3 other references
  • California
    • Calaveras County
      • Foothill Copper Belt
        • Telegraph City
Silliman et al. (1867a) +1 other reference
    • Contra Costa County
      • Clayton
        • Mount Diablo (Mt Diablo)
Pemberton (1983) +1 other reference
    • Inyo County
      • Coso Hot Springs
Pemberton (1983) +1 other reference
www.mineralsocal.org (1999)
      • Darwin area
Murdoch (1966)
    • Lake County
      • Sulphur Creek Mining District (Sulfur Creek Mining District; Wilbur Springs Mining District)
        • Clear Lake Oaks
Hanks (1886) +4 other references
    • Napa County
      • Calistoga
        • Twin Peaks
Murdoch et al. (1966) +2 other references
      • Knoxville Mining District
        • Knoxville
with chemical analyses by W.T. ... +5 other references
    • Placer County
      • Lincoln Mining District
        • Lincoln
Silliman et al. (1867a) +1 other reference
      • Wheatland Mining District
        • Kilaga Springs
Silliman et al. (1867a) +4 other references
    • San Bernardino County
Palache et al. (1951)
        • Calico District (Daggett District; Calico-Daggett area)
          • Calico
part 2 +5 other references
    • Shasta County
      • Klamath Mountains
        • West Shasta Copper - Zinc Mining District
          • Iron Mountain [town]
            • Iron Mountain
King et al. (1991) +2 other references
Jamieson et al. (2005)
    • Trinity County
      • Coastal Range
        • Island Mountain
          • Moose Peak
Landon (1927) +3 other references
  • Colorado
    • Eagle County
USGS PP 1017 (Lovering,1978)
        • Battle Mountain
Eckel et al. (1997)
        • Gilman
Eckel et al. (1997)
Eckel et al. (1997)
    • Gilpin County
      • Central City Mining District (Central Mining District)
Eckel et al. (1997)
    • Mesa County
Eckel et al. (1997)
  • Georgia
    • Lincoln County
Collected by Julian Gray 21 September ...
  • Indiana
    • Spencer County
      • Maxville
Erd et al. (1960)
  • Montana
    • Silver Bow County
      • Butte Mining District (Summit Valley Mining District)
Guilbert and Zeihen 1964 +1 other reference
  • Nebraska
    • Jefferson County
      • Fairbury
Chemical Geology Volume 215
  • Nevada
    • Esmeralda County
Castor et al. (2004)
      • Goldfield Mining District
Castor et al. (2004)
        • Goldfield
Castor et al. (2004)
Castor et al. (2004)
Castor et al. (2004)
Castor et al. (2004)
    • Washoe County
      • Steamboat Springs Mining District
Castor et al. (2004)
  • Utah
    • Emery County
      • Calf Mesa Mining District
Bullock (1981)
Rosenzweig et al. (1955) +2 other references
https://www.mindat.org/photo-21656.html +3 other references
    • Juab County
      • East Tintic Mountains
Bullock (1981)
    • San Juan County
      • Red Canyon Mining District
Journal of Geosciences (2015) +1 other reference
    • Utah County
      • East Tintic Mountains
Bullock (1981)
  • Virginia
    • Carroll County
      • Southern Section-Blue Ridge Province
Dietrich (1990)
    • Louisa County
      • Gold-Pyrite Belt
        • Mineral
Dietrich (1990)
    • Wise County
      • Big Stone Gap
Dietrich (1990)
Mars
 
  • Aeolis quadrangle
    • Gusev Crater
      • Columbia Hills
        • Husband Hill
          • Cumberland Ridge
Johnson et al. (2007) +1 other reference
 
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