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Hornblende

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About HornblendeHide

Formula:
AnCa2(Z2+5-mZ3+m)(Si8-(n+m)Al(n+m))(OH,F,Cl)2
Name:
Named in 1789 by Abraham Gottlieb Werner from an old German term for dark minerals with no ore value and from "blende", meaning to deceive.
A commonly used informal name for dark green to black amphiboles, largely in the Hornblende Root Name Group including ferro-hornblende or magnesio-hornblende according to the current IMA nomenclature. In its informal sense, the term may also include: Edenite, Tschermakite, Hastingsite, Pargasite and many other related minerals.

In the book "Rock-forming minerals, volume 2b, double chain silicates" by Deer, Howie & Zussman (1997), the term "hornblende" is used as a group name for all aluminous amphiboles in the Calcium Amphibole Subgroup of the Amphibole Supergroup. However it is probably also used for many other amphiboles e.g. in the Sodium-Calcium Amphibole Subgroup.


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
1930 (as Hornblende)
29365 (as Calcium Amphibole Subgroup)
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:1930:5 (as Hornblende)
mindat:1:1:29365:1 (as Calcium Amphibole Subgroup)

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
HblIMA–CNMNCWarr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43
HblKretz (1983)Kretz, R. (1983) Symbols of rock-forming minerals. American Mineralogist, 68, 277–279.
HblSiivolam & Schmid (2007)Siivolam, J. and Schmid, R. (2007) Recommendations by the IUGS Subcommission on the Systematics of Metamorphic Rocks: List of mineral abbreviations. Web-version 01.02.07. IUGS Commission on the Systematics in Petrology. download
HblWhitney & Evans (2010)Whitney, D.L. and Evans, B.W. (2010) Abbreviations for names of rock-forming minerals. American Mineralogist, 95, 185–187 doi:10.2138/am.2010.3371
HblThe Canadian Mineralogist (2019)The Canadian Mineralogist (2019) The Canadian Mineralogist list of symbols for rock- and ore-forming minerals (December 30, 2019). download
HblWarr (2020)Warr, L.N. (2020) Recommended abbreviations for the names of clay minerals and associated phases. Clay Minerals, 55, 261–264 doi:10.1180/clm.2020.30

Chemistry of HornblendeHide

Mindat Formula:
AnCa2(Z2+5-mZ3+m)(Si8-(n+m)Al(n+m))(OH,F,Cl)2

Age distributionHide

Recorded ages:
Paleoproterozoic to Quaternary : 1606 Ma to 1.53 ± 0.15 Ma - based on 28 recorded ages.

Synonyms of HornblendeHide

Other Language Names for HornblendeHide

Varieties of HornblendeHide

Hornblende-asbestosA fibrous variety of hornblende.
See also byssolite.

Common AssociatesHide

Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
4 photos of Hornblende associated with QuartzSiO2
4 photos of Hornblende associated with AlmandineFe2+3Al2(SiO4)3
3 photos of Hornblende associated with TitaniteCaTi(SiO4)O
3 photos of Hornblende associated with Eclogite
3 photos of Hornblende associated with Garnet GroupX3Z2(SiO4)3
3 photos of Hornblende associated with KyaniteAl2(SiO4)O
3 photos of Hornblende associated with Omphacite(NaaCabFe2+cMgd)(AleFe3+fFe2+gMgh)Si2O6
2 photos of Hornblende associated with Plagioclase(Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8
1 photo of Hornblende associated with PhlogopiteKMg3(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
1 photo of Hornblende associated with AlbiteNa(AlSi3O8)

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.

Hornblende in petrologyHide

An essential component of rock names highlighted in red, an accessory component in rock names highlighted in green.

Internet Links for HornblendeHide

References for HornblendeHide

Localities for HornblendeHide

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.
Antarctica
 
  • Eastern Antarctica
    • Wilkes Land
      • Clark Peninsula
Plimer et al. (1983)
      • Queen Mary Coast
Abdrakhmanov et al. (2024)
  • Western Antarctica
    • Antarctic Peninsula
      • Bransfield Strait
Bell (1984)
Argentina
 
  • Catamarca Province
    • Andalgalá Department
      • Andalgalá
Ulrich et al. (2002) +1 other reference
  • San Juan Province
    • Iglesia Department
Perelló et al. (2023)
Sillitoe et al. (2019)
  • Santa Cruz Province
    • Lago Buenos Aires Department
Vidal et al. (2016)
Armenia
 
  • Lori Province
    • Teghut
Moritz et al. (2016)
Australia
 
  • New South Wales
    • Ashburnham Co.
      • Gumble
Mulholland (1984)
    • Bathurst Co.
      • Browns Creek
Various (1965)
  • Queensland
    • North Burnett Region
      • Mount Biggenden
part of list University of Queensland +1 other reference
  • South Australia
    • Pastoral Unincorporated Area
      • Anabama Hill
Hong et al. (2023)
      • Coober Pedy
Mount Woods Inlier et al. (Honors thesis) +2 other references
      • Warnes
Hong et al. (2023)
  • Tasmania
    • Burnie City
      • Hampshire mining district
Krebbers et al. (2024)
  • Western Australia
    • Coolgardie Shire
      • Kambalda
        • St. Ives gold camp
Russell (2024)
    • Dundas Shire
      • Fraser Range
Barnes et al. (2020)
    • Ngaanyatjarraku Shire
      • West Musgrave Block
        • Mantamaru Community
Karykowski et al. (2015)
    • Wiluna Shire
      • Jundee Goldfield
Sumail et al. (2024)
Austria
 
  • Burgenland
    • Oberwart District
[var: Hornblende-asbestos] H. ROSENBERG
  • Carinthia
    • Wolfsberg District
      • Frantschach-Sankt Gertraud
        • Brandrücken
Keyser et al. (2024)
  • Lower Austria
    • Krems-Land District
      • Spitz
[var: Hornblende-asbestos] Stütz (1807)
  • Salzburg
    • Tamsweg District
      • Sankt Michael im Lungau
        • Fell
[var: Hornblende-asbestos] Strasser (1989)
      • Zederhaus
        • Wald
[var: Hornblende-asbestos] Strasser (1989)
[var: Hornblende-asbestos] Strasser (1989)
    • Zell am See District
      • Bramberg am Wildkogel
        • Kratzenberg
[var: Hornblende-asbestos] Strasser (1989)
      • Maishofen
        • Forsthof
[var: Hornblende-asbestos] Strasser (1989)
        • Kirchham
[var: Hornblende-asbestos] Strasser (1989)
      • Mittersill
Thalhammer et al. (1989)
      • Rauris
        • Grieswies - Krumlkeeskopf area
[var: Hornblende-asbestos] Exel (1993)
      • Uttendorf
        • Enzingerboden
[var: Hornblende-asbestos] Strasser (1989)
Botswana
 
  • North-East District
Phili et al. (2024)
Brazil
 
  • Amapá
    • Pedra Branca do Amapari
Soares et al. (2025)
  • Goiás
    • Goiás
Amaral et al. (2023)
    • Iporá
Santos et al. (2024)
  • Mato Grosso
    • Peixoto de Azevedo
      • Peixoto de Azevedo river
Lopes et al. (2024)
  • Pará
    • Canaã dos Carajás
Santos et al. (2023) +1 other reference
    • Curionópolis
Delinardo-Silva et al. (2025)
  • Paraná
    • Tunas do Paraná
Farias et al. (2022)
  • Rio Grande do Norte
    • Currais Novos
Costa et al. (2024)
    • Paraná
Araújo Neto et al. (2024)
  • Tocantins
    • Palmeirópolis
Araujo et al. (1995)
Cameroon
 
  • Adamawa Region
    • Mayo-Banyo
Mengou et al. (2025)
  • North Region
Kouske et al. (2022)
Canada
 
  • British Columbia
    • Clinton Mining Division
personal correspondence with Giles Peatfield (see notes in description)
    • Fort Steele Mining Division
      • Kimberley
- (n.d.)
- (n.d.)
    • Golden Mining Division
Piilonen et al. (2024)
    • Kamloops Mining Division
      • Blue River carbonatites
- (n.d.)
- (n.d.)
    • Liard Mining Division
      • Galore Creek
- (n.d.)
      • Kinaskan Lake
- (n.d.)
      • Newmont Lake district
Beno et al. (2025)
Coulson et al. (2007)
    • Omineca Mining Division
      • Chuchi Lake
Peatfield (n.d.)
    • Osoyoos Mining Division
      • Hedley
- (n.d.)
    • Skeena Mining Division
      • Iskut River
        • Sulphurets District
          • KSM project
- (n.d.) +1 other reference
Febbo et al. (2019)
    • Vancouver Mining Division
      • Gambier Island
Peatfield (n.d.)
  • Manitoba
    • Snow Lake District
Fulton (1999) +1 other reference
Rubingh et al. (2024)
Rubingh et al. (2024)
  • New Brunswick
    • Charlotte Co.
      • Saint Stephen Parish
dnre-mrne.gnb.ca (2006) +1 other reference
- (2022)
  • Ontario
    • Cochrane District
      • Unorganized North Cochrane District
PRESSACCO (2001)
    • Greater Sudbury
      • Levack Township
MacMillan (2014)
    • Sudbury District
      • Unorganized North Sudbury District
        • Chester Township
Katz et al. (2025)
    • Thunder Bay District
Caglioti (2023)
N.T. Pettigrew and K.H. Hattori +1 other reference
  • Québec
    • Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean
      • Le Fjord-du-Saguenay RCM
        • Mont-Valin
  • Saskatchewan
Beaudin et al. (2024)
Beaudin et al. (2024)
Beaudin et al. (2024)
  • Yukon
    • Whitehorse mining district
Lee et al. (2025)
Central America
 
Bateson et al. (1970)
Chad
 
  • Mayo-Kebbi Est Region
    • Mayo Kebi granite
Olivier et al. (2021)
Chile
 
  • Antofagasta
    • Antofagasta Province
      • Sierra Gorda
Cernuschi et al. (2023)
    • Tocopilla Province
      • Tocopilla
Zambra et al. (2007)
  • Atacama
    • Huasco Province
      • Alto del Carmen
Chouinard et al. (2005)
      • Vallenar
        • Productora deposit
Escolme et al. (2020)
  • Santiago Metropolitan Region
    • Melipilla Province
Gómez-Gajardo et al. (2024)
China
 
  • Anhui
    • Chizhou
      • Qingyang Co.
Zheng et al. (2023)
    • Chuzhou
      • Tianchang City
Zhao et al. (2022) +1 other reference
    • Tongling
      • Shizishan ore field
Li et al. (2025)
      • Xinqiao ore field
Liu et al. (2024)
      • Yi'an District
Shi et al. (2024)
  • Fujian
    • Longyan
      • Shanghang Co.
        • Zijinshan ore field
Qiu et al. (2024)
    • Nanping
      • Zhenghe County
Chen et al. (2024)
    • Sanming
      • Taining County
Tian et al. (2023)
    • Zhangzhou
      • Pinghe Co.
Ren et al. (2025)
  • Gansu
    • Gannan
      • Maqu Co.
        • Dashui Au ore field
Yang et al. (2024)
    • Jinchang
      • Jinchuan District
Porter (Mike) +1 other reference
        • Longshoushan Uranium ore zone
Dahlkamp (2009) +1 other reference
    • Jiuquan
      • Subei Co.
Ji et al. (2025)
  • Guangdong
    • Meizhou
      • Xingning Co.
Shu et al. (2023)
    • Shaoguan
      • Wengyuan Co.
        • Xiazhuang Uranium ore field (Xiwang Uranium ore field)
Liu et al. (2025)
    • Zhanjiang
      • Lianjiang Co.
Zuwei Wang and Yongzhang Zhou (2002) +1 other reference
  • Guangxi
    • Guigang
      • Gangbei District
Chen et al. (2025)
  • Hebei
    • Baoding
      • Yi County
Zhang et al. (2024)
    • Chengde
      • Pingquan County
        • Jidong gold area
Guo et al. (2024)
      • Xinglong County
Baode et al. (2003)
    • Handan
      • She County
Wang et al. (2024)
    • Zhangjiakou
      • Chongli District
        • Shuiquangou Complex
          • Dongping Au-Te ore field
Wang et al. (2025)
  • Heilongjiang
    • Daxing'anling
      • Mohe City
Sun et al. (2024)
    • Harbin
      • Bayan County
Liu et al. (2024)
    • Heihe
      • Aihui District
Zhai et al. (2018) +1 other reference
    • Jixi
      • Jidong County
Guanghui Li et al. (2010) +1 other reference
    • Yichun
      • Tieli City
Chen Tang et al. (2011) +1 other reference
Zhao et al. (2021) +1 other reference
Ouyang et al. (2023)
  • Henan
    • Luoyang
      • Luanchuan County
Yang et al. (2025)
Yang et al. (2024)
      • Luoning County
        • Tieluping ore field
Broili et al. (2010)
      • Song County
Feng et al. (2022) +2 other references
        • Qiyugou ore field
Wang et al. (2024)
    • Xinyang
      • Xin Co.
Mao et al. (2011)
    • Zhumadian
Hu et al. (2024)
  • Hubei
    • Ezhou
      • Echeng District
Pan et al. (1999) +1 other reference
    • Huanggang
      • Macheng Co.
Li et al. (2024)
    • Huangshi
      • Daye Co.
        • Edong Mining District
Zhao et al. (1999) +2 other references
Qiu et al. (2024)
    • Yichang
      • Yiling District
Wei et al. (2024)
  • Hunan
    • Chenzhou
      • Beihu District
      • Guiyang Co.
        • Baoshan ore field (Baoshan Mine)
Dai et al. (2024)
      • Zixing
        • Penggongmiao W ore field
Zeheng Lei et al. (2009) +1 other reference
    • Yongzhou
      • Jiangyong Co.
        • Tongshanling ore field
    • Zhuzhou
      • Liling Co.
        • Liling goldfield
Wang et al. (2024)
  • Inner Mongolia
    • Chifeng City (Ulanhad League; Chifeng Prefecture)
      • Bairin Left Banner (Balin Zuoqi)
Shan et al. (2023)
      • Hexigten Banner (Keshiketeng Co.)
Luo et al. (2014) +1 other reference
Xue et al. (2025)
Mi et al. (2024)
Wang et al. (2024)
Wang et al. (2024)
      • Ongniud Banner (Wengniute Co.)
        • Shaolanghe orefield
Wang et al. (2023)
      • Songshan District
Sun et al. (2025)
    • Tongliao City (Tongliao Prefecture)
      • Horqin Left Middle Banner
Huang et al. (2025)
    • Xilingol League (Xilinguole Prefecture)
      • Bordered Yellow Banner (Xianghuang Co.)
        • Jiabusi Ta-Nb deposit
Liang et al. (2024)
      • East Ujimqin Banner (Dongwuzhumuqin Co.; Dongwu Qi)
Yu et al. (2025)
      • Sonid Left Banner (Sunite Zuoqi)
Zhang +9 other references
  • Jiangsu
    • Nanjing
      • Jiangning District
Li et al. (2025)
    • Xuzhou
      • Tongshan Co.
Guo et al. (2025)
  • Jiangxi
    • Ganzhou
      • Yudu Co.
He et al. (2024)
        • Yinkeng polymetallic ore field
Chen et al. (2025)
    • Jiujiang
      • Duchang Co.
        • Yangchuling W-Mo deposit
Dong et al. (2025)
    • Shangrao
      • Dexing Co.
Zongyao et al. (2005) +1 other reference
  • Jilin
    • Jilin
      • Huadian City
        • Jiapigou ore field
          • Jiapigou auriferous greenstone belt
Badhe et al. (2024)
      • Panshi City
Wang et al. (2025)
    • Tonghua
      • Ji'an Co.
Yang et al. (2023)
    • Yanbian Chaoxianzu
      • Antu County
Yang et al. (2025)
      • Helong City
Geng et al. (2024)
      • Wangqing County
Tang et al. (2024)
  • Liaoning
    • Dandong
      • Fengcheng City
        • Qingchengzi ore field
Song et al. (2024)
      • Kuandian County
Ju et al. (2025)
Fu et al. (2025)
      • Zhenxing District
Chen et al. (2024)
    • Fushun
      • Qingyuan Co.
Li et al. (2022) +1 other reference
Chen et al. (2024)
    • Tieling
      • Kaiyuan Co.
Zhang et al. (2025)
Chen et al. (2024)
Zhang et al. (2025)
  • Qinghai
    • Haibei Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture
      • Menyuan Co.
Xia et al. (2025)
Wang et al. (2025)
    • Haidong
      • Hualong Hui Autonomous County
Jiang et al. (2024)
    • Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture
      • Dulan County
Li et al. (2023)
        • Gouli goldfield
Wang et al. (2024)
Teng et al. (2025)
Chen et al. (2024)
      • Golmud City (Ge'ermu Co.)
        • Wutumeiren
Gao et al. (2025)
      • Mangnai City (Mangya Co.)
Qu et al. (2023) +1 other reference
        • Lenghu Co.
Qian et al. (2023)
      • Tianjun County
Yang et al. (2025)
  • Shaanxi
    • Hanzhong
      • Liuba County
Gao et al. (2025)
Gao et al. (2025)
    • Weinan
      • Huayin City
DUAN et al. (2024)
Yan et al. (2018) +2 other references
  • Shandong
    • Dezhou
Liu et al. (2025)
    • Laiwu
      • Laicheng District
Chen et al. (2023)
    • Liaocheng
Feng et al. (2024)
    • Linyi
      • Lanling County
Yang et al. (2025)
      • Yinan County
        • Yinan Mine
Cai et al. (2023)
    • Rizhao
      • Donggang District
He et al. (2024)
      • Wulian Co.
Zhao et al. (2025)
    • Yantai
      • Laizhou City
        • Cangshang-Sanshandao Gold camp
Liu et al. (2019) +1 other reference
Zhang et al. (2017)
        • Jiaojia-Xincheng Gold camp
Wang et al. (2025)
          • Xincheng-Hexi ore field
Liu et al. (2024)
      • Penglai City
Li et al. (2024)
Li et al. (2025)
      • Zhaoyuan City
        • Linglong Gold camp
Hao et al. (2024)
        • Shanhou-Beipo gold field
Li et al. (2024)
Mao et al. (2024) +1 other reference
  • Shanxi
    • Xinzhou
      • Fanshi Co.
Wang et al. (2025)
    • Yuncheng
      • Yuanqu Co.
Li et al. (2024)
  • Sichuan
    • Chengdu
Liu et al. (2024)
    • Garzê Autonomous Prefecture (Ganzi Autonomous Prefecture)
      • Jiulong County
Yang et al. (2024)
    • Liangshan Yi
      • Huili County
Zhimin et al. (2013) +3 other references
      • Yanyuan County
Zeqin Li et al. (2003) +1 other reference
    • Ngawa Autonomous Prefecture (Aba Autonomous Prefecture)
      • Jinchuan Co.
        • Ke'eryin pegmatite field
Li et al. (2024)
    • Panzhihua
      • Dong District
        • Panzhihua Fe-V-Ti-(PGE) deposit
Liu et al. (2024)
      • Yanbian County
Hong Zhong et al. (2002) +1 other reference
  • Tibet
    • Lhasa
      • Maizhokunggar Co. (Mozhugongka Co.)
Zhao et al. (2015)
Sun et al. (2022) +1 other reference
    • Nagqu
      • Nyima Co. (Nima Co.)
Xiang et al. (2025)
      • Xainza Co. (Shenzha Co.)
Li et al. (2024)
    • Qamdo Prefecture (Changdu Prefecture)
      • Jomdo Co. (Jiangda Co.)
Zhao et al. (2025)
      • Markam Co. (Mangkang Co.)
Zhao et al. (2025)
Xiaoxu et al. (2023) +1 other reference
    • Shannan Prefecture (Lhokha Prefecture; Lhoka Prefecture)
      • Nêdong Co. (Naidong Co.; Zedang Co.)
        • Kelu-Chongmuda Cu-Au belt
Wu et al. (2024)
    • Xigazê Prefecture (Rikaze Prefecture; Shigatse Prefecture)
      • Namling Co. (Nanmulin Co.)
Li et al. (2022) +2 other references
      • Ngamring Co. (Angren Co.)
Gao et al. (2025)
      • Tingri Co. (Dingri Co.)
Yan et al. (2024)
  • Xinjiang
    • Bayin'gholin Autonomous Prefecture
      • Hejing Co. (Xejing Co.)
Duan et al. (2024)
Zhang et al. (2025)
Cheng et al. (2024)
      • Qiemo Co. (Qerqen Co.; Cherchen Co.)
Fang et al. (2024)
      • Ruoqiang Co. (Qakilik Co.; Chaqiliq Co.)
        • Kaladawan orefield
          • Kaladawan Fe deposit
Chen et al. (2024)
    • Bo'ertala Autonomous Prefecture (Börtala Autonomous Prefecture)
      • Jinghe Co. (Jing Co.)
Zhang et al. (2025)
      • Wenquan Co. (Arixang Co.; Arishang Co.)
Liu et al. (2022) +1 other reference
    • Changji Autonomous Prefecture (Sanji Autonomous Prefecture)
      • Huangyangshan
Sun et al. (2018)
    • Hami Prefecture (Kumul Prefecture; Qumul Prefecture)
      • Yiwu Co. (Aratürük Co.)
Li et al. (2025)
      • Yizhou District
Tian et al. (2024)
        • Huangshan-Jing'erquan ore belt
Mao et al. (2024) +1 other reference
Zhuangzhi Qian et al. (2009) +2 other references
Mao et al. (2024)
Wang et al. (2023)
Ma et al. (2024)
Gao et al. (2023)
Meng et al. (2024)
    • Turpan
      • Shanshan Co.
Pei et al. (2025)
    • Yili Hasake Autonomous Prefecture
      • Aletai Prefecture (Altay Prefecture)
        • Fuyun Co. (Koktokay Co.)
Shen et al. (2025)
      • Xinyuan Co. (Künes Co.)
Qi et al. (2015)
  • Yunnan
    • Chuxiong
      • Yao'an County
Yan et al. (2024)
    • Dali
      • Heqing County
He et al. (2024) +1 other reference
    • Dehong
Tang et al. (2024)
Tang et al. (2024)
    • Dêqên Autonomous Prefecture
      • Dêqên County (Deqin Co.; Diqing Co.)
Xie et al. (2022) +2 other references
      • Shangri-La County
Pusheng Zeng et al. (2006) +3 other references
    • Honghe
      • Gejiu City
Xu et al. (2022)
Yang et al. (2025)
      • Jianshui County
        • Puxiong
Ziying Gao et al. (1991) +1 other reference
      • Jinping County
Sun et al. (2022) +1 other reference
    • Yuxi
      • Xinping County
Yuanren Chen (1976) +2 other references
  • Zhejiang
    • Lishui
      • Qingyuan County
Guo et al. (2024)
      • Suichang County
        • Suichang gold mine
Liu et al. (2025)
Colombia
 
  • Tolima Department
Durán Torres (2018)
Croatia
 
  • Istria County
    • Rovinj
Perković et al. (2024)
Czech Republic
 
  • Central Bohemian Region
    • Kutná Hora District
      • Žleby
Dolníček et al. (2018)
  • South Bohemian Region
    • Tábor District
      • Ratibořské Hory
Vrtiskova et al. (2024)
DR Congo
 
  • Maniema
Makutu et al. (2023)
  • North Kivu
    • Walikale Territory
      • Bisie
Wulff et al. (2025)
Ecuador
 
  • Imbabura Province
Díaz Castro et al. (2025)
Díaz Castro et al. (2025)
Díaz Castro et al. (2025)
Egypt
 
  • Red Sea Governorate
Abdelfadil et al. (2024)
Abdelnasser et al. (2017) +1 other reference
Khedr et al. (2020)
Abdelfadil et al. (2025)
Khedr et al. (2024)
Alekseev et al. (2023)
    • Wadi Abu Rasheid
Shalan (2021)
Hamdy et al. (2011)
El-Desoky et al. (2025)
Eswatini
 
  • Hhohho Region
    • Bulembu
      • Havelock Mine
Gan et al. (n.d.)
Gan et al. (n.d.)
Ethiopia
 
  • Oromia Region
    • West Welega Zone
      • Gimbi
Kebede H. Belete +1 other reference
Eurasian Plate
 
Rout et al. (2025)
Finland
 
  • Southwest Finland
    • Salo
      • Kisko
Hokka et al. (2025)
France
 
  • Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
    • Puy-de-Dôme
      • Issoire
        • Saint-Alyre-ès-Montagne
Fermis (2023)
Georgia
 
  • Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti
    • Mestia District
Kumladze et al. (2024)
Germany
 
  • Bavaria
    • Lower Franconia
      • Aschaffenburg District
        • Haibach
          • Dörrmorsbach
Lorenz (1998) +1 other reference
  • Rhineland-Palatinate
    • Ahrweiler
      • Brohltal
        • Glees
Brauns (1922) +1 other reference
  • Saxony-Anhalt
    • Harz
      • Thale
        • Thale
Thomas Lühr Collection
  • Saxony
    • Dresden
      • Plauenscher Grund
Juliane R. Collection
    • Erzgebirgskreis
      • Geyer
Meyer et al. (2025)
    • Görlitz District
      • Ebersbach-Neugersdorf
Hazard J. (1891)
      • Ostritz
Tietz et al. (2007)
    • Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge
      • Bahretal
        • Nentmannsdorf
https://www.mineralienatlas.de/?l=55618
Greece
 
  • Peloponnese
    • Laconia
      • Monemvasia
        • Molaoi
Kevrekidis et al. (2024)
Haiti
 
  • L'Artibonite Department
    • Gonaïves Arrondissement
Harnish et al. (1986)
  • Nord-Ouest Department
Bennett et al. (2024)
India
 
  • Andhra Pradesh
    • Srikakulam District
      • Chinnabantupalli
Bhattacharyya (1974)
  • Arunachal Pradesh
    • Lower Dibang Valley district
Sahoo et al. (2025)
  • Karnataka
Srinivasaiah et al. (2015)
  • Madhya Pradesh
    • Betul Belt
Shukla et al. (2021)
  • Rajasthan
    • Ajmer District
Hindustan Zinc Limited (2017) +1 other reference
    • Jhunjhunu District
Mineralogical Studies of Metasomatized ... +1 other reference
Indonesia
 
  • Bengkulu Province
    • Rejang Lebong District (Rediang Lebong District)
Al Hakim et al. (2024)
  • Central Kalimantan Province
    • Gunung Mas Regency
Dana et al. (2024)
  • East Java Province
    • Bondowoso Regency
Takahashi et al. (2014)
Takahashi et al. (2014)
Takahashi et al. (2014)
  • Riau Province
Irzon et al. (2020)
  • Southeast Sulawesi Province
Qi et al. (2024)
  • West Java Province
    • Garut Regency
YUNINGSIH et al. (2012)
  • West Nusa Tenggara Province
    • Sumbawa Island
      • Dompu Regency
Putra et al. (2024)
      • West Sumbawa Regency
Idrus et al. (2009) +1 other reference
Iran
 
  • East Azerbaijan Province
    • Ahar County
      • Ahar
Mollai et al. (2009) +1 other reference
  • Isfahan Province
    • Nain County
Baccolo et al. (2019)
  • Kerman Province
    • Jiroft County
Ahmadi et al. (2025)
  • Markazi Province
    • Zarandieh County
Goudarzi et al. (2024)
  • Qazvin Province
    • Takestan County
Abedini et al. (2025)
  • South Khorasan Province
    • Nehbandan County
Soleymani et al. (2024)
  • West Azerbaijan Province
    • Takab County
Wagner et al. (2025)
Italy
 
  • Tuscany
    • Livorno Province
      • Capoliveri
Garofalo et al. (2025)
Jamaica
 
  • Clarendon Parish
Porter et al. (1982)
Porter et al. (1982)
Porter et al. (1982)
  • Saint Catherine Parish
Porter et al. (1982)
Japan
 
  • Aichi Prefecture
    • Kitashitara County
      • Shitara
[var: Hornblende-asbestos] Yamada (2004)
  • Aomori Prefecture
    • Mutsu City
      • Osorezan Volcano
Hayashi (2013)
  • Ehime Prefecture
    • Ouzu City
      • Hijikawa district
        • Kawabecho Uematsu
Akasaka et al. (Imaizumi)
  • Fukushima Prefecture
    • Minamisōma City
Atsushi ISHIHARA
  • Hyogo Prefecture
    • Yabu City
      • Sekinomiya-machi
AKATSUKA (1961)
  • Kagoshima Prefecture
    • Osumi Peninsula
Kazakhstan
 
  • Abai Region
    • Ayagoz District
      • Aqtoghay
Cao et al. (2016) +1 other reference
  • Karaganda Region
    • Bukhar-Zhyrau District
Feng et al. (2024)
    • Nura District
Portnov et al. (2025)
Madagascar
 
  • Amoron'i Mania
    • Ambositra District
      • Tsarasaotra
Berger et al. (2014)
Malaysia
 
  • Johor
    • Kota Tinggi District
Foo (1979)
Mexico
 
  • Baja California Sur
Ramos-Velázquez et al. (2024)
  • Coahuila
    • Múzquiz Municipality
Reyes (2020)
  • Hidalgo
    • Zimapán Municipality
      • Zimapán
Morgan (2017)
Morgan (2017)
  • Sinaloa
    • Rosario Municipality
Montoya-Lopera et al. (2025)
  • Sonora
    • Cananea Municipality
      • Cananea
Almada-Gutiérrez et al. (2024)
  • Veracruz
    • Tatatila Municipality
      • Tatatila
        • La Mancuerna
Fuentes-Guzmán et al. (2020)
Mongolia
 
  • Orkhon Province
    • Bayan-Öndör District
김영민 (2019)
  • Töv Province
    • Mörön Soum
Bilegsaikhan et al. (2024)
Myanmar
 
  • Shan State
    • Hopang District
Zhao et al. (2025)
New Zealand
 
  • Bay of Plenty Region
    • Rotorua District
Chernet
Nicaragua
 
  • Nueva Segovia Department
Lipson et al. (2024)
Nigeria
 
  • Kaduna
    • Ikara
Yunusa et al. (2019)
  • Plateau
    • Bokkos
Yunusa et al. (2024)
North Korea
 
  • Kangwon Province
    • Pyonggang County
Kim et al. (2023)
Norway
 
  • Buskerud
    • Modum
      • Snarum
Brøgger et al. (1875) +1 other reference
  • Møre og Romsdal
    • Ålesund
      • Haram
        • Flemsøya-Skuløya
Terry et al. (2000)
Pacific Ocean
 
Yan et al. (2024)
Pakistan
 
  • Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province
    • Malakand District
Le Bas et al. (1987) +2 other references
Papua New Guinea
 
  • Morobe Province
Nelson et al. (1988)
Nelson et al. (1988)
    • Wafi-Golpu project
Rinne et al. (2018)
Rinne et al. (2018)
Peru
 
  • Apurímac
    • Cotabambas Province
      • Las Bambas District
        • Haquira Project
Cernuschi et al. (2023)
  • Junín
    • Tarma Province
Tassinari et al. (2011)
Philippines
 
  • Luzon
    • Cordillera Administrative Region
      • Benguet Province
        • Baguio
Cao et al. (2020)
Poland
 
  • Lower Silesian Voivodeship
    • Jelenia Góra
Lis et al. (1986)
    • Ząbkowice Śląskie County
      • Gmina Złoty Stok
Lis et al. (1986)
    • Zgorzelec County
      • Bogatynia
        • Markocice
Grahmann R. (1937)
Grahmann R. (1937)
Grahmann R. (1937)
Grahmann R. (1937)
Romania
 
  • Bihor County
Bonin et al. (2016)
  • Hunedoara County
    • Băița
von Hauer et al. (1863)
Russia
 
  • Altai Republic
    • Choysky District
Ettlinger et al. (1991)
  • Bashkortostan
    • Baymaksky District
Rakhimov (2024)
  • Buryatia
    • Baunt District
      • Vitim Plateau
Kislov (2024)
  • Chelyabinsk Oblast
    • Kusinsky District
      • Magnitka
Stepanov et al. (2024)
  • Chukotka Autonomous Okrug
    • Bilibinsky District
Nagornaya et al. (2020)
  • Kabardino-Balkaria
    • Elbrussky District
      • Tyrnyauz Urban Settlement
        • Tyrnyauz Mo-W deposit
Gramenitskiy et al. (2019)
  • Khabarovsk Krai
    • Okhotsky District
      • Svetloye epithermal district
Левочская et al. (2021)
  • Komi Republic
    • Timan Range
      • Chetlasskiy Kamen'
И.И. et al. (2023)
  • Krasnoyarsk Krai
Radomskaya et al. (2017)
    • Kuragin District
Kolotilina et al. (2024)
    • Taymyrskiy Autonomous Okrug
      • Taimyr Peninsula
        • Norilsk-Talnakh Mining Region
Sluzhenikin et al. (2015)
    • Taymyrsky Dolgano-Nenetsky District
Sazonov et al. (2024)
  • Lake Baikal area
Sklyarov et al. (2023)
Sklyarov et al. (2023)
  • Leningrad Oblast
Skublov et al. (2023)
  • Murmansk Oblast
    • Fedorovo-Pansky massif (Pana layered complex)
Sushchenko et al. (2023)
    • Kolsky District
    • Monchegorsk
Chashchin et al. (2021)
      • Sopcha Massif
        • Monchegorsk Cu-Ni Deposit
          • Sopcha Mt
Chashchin et al. (2021)
    • Polyarnyy
Kalinin et al. (2024)
  • Nizhny Novgorod Oblast
    • Nizhny Novgorod (Gorky; Gor'kii)
Popov et al. (2014)
  • Primorsky Krai
    • Dalnerechensky District
Molchanov et al. (2024)
  • Sakha
    • Tomponsky District
Trunilina et al. (2024)
    • Verkhoyansk District
      • Yana River Basin
        • Yana-Adycha Region
Trunilina et al. (2024)
  • Sverdlovsk Oblast
    • Kachkanar
      • Kachkanar Complex
        • Kachkanarskoe
Stepanov et al. (2023)
  • Zabaykalsky Krai
Redin et al. (2023)
    • Gazimuro-Zavodsky District
Kovalev et al. (2019) +2 other references
Redin et al. (2023)
Redin et al. (2023)
    • Nerchinsky District
      • Adun-Cholon Range
Kasatkin et al. (2014)
    • Shelopuginsky District
Yurgenson et al. (2023)
Serbia
 
  • Central Serbia
    • Jablanica District
      • Medveđa
Miladinović et al. (2024)
Miladinović et al. (2024)
Slovakia
 
  • Banská Bystrica Region
    • Žarnovica District
      • Župkov
        • Župkov occurrences
Ponomarenko et al. (2015)
South Africa
 
  • Gauteng
    • City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality
Maier et al. (2023)
  • Limpopo
    • Mopani District Municipality
      • Ba-Phalaborwa Local Municipality
JAGUIN et al. (2012)
    • Vhembe District Municipality
      • Musina Local Municipality
Coetzee (1976)
Coetzee (1976)
Coetzee (1976)
    • Waterberg District Municipality
      • Mogalakwena Local Municipality
        • Mokopane
Ndhlovu (2017) +1 other reference
          • Mogalakwena Mine
            • Zwartfontein Pit
Canham et al. (2025)
  • Northern Cape
    • Namakwa District Municipality
Clifford et al. (2012)
    • Pixley ka Seme District Municipality
      • Siyathemba Local Municipality
        • Copperton
Rozendaal et al. (2017)
    • ZF Mgcawu District Municipality
      • !Kheis Local Municipality
Rozendaal et al. (2017)
      • Kai !Garib Local Municipality
Rozendaal et al. (2017)
Rozendaal et al. (2017)
Rozendaal et al. (2017)
Rozendaal et al. (2017)
South America Plate
 
  • Borborema Province
    • Central Borborema Subprovince
      • Alto Moxotó Domain
Lima et al. (2024)
Lima et al. (2024)
Lima et al. (2024)
Lima et al. (2024)
Lima et al. (2024)
Lima et al. (2024)
South Korea
 
  • North Chungcheong Province
    • Jincheon County
Park et al. (1988)
  • South Gyeongsang Province
    • Sancheong County
Jo et al. (2023)
Spain
 
  • Catalonia
    • Barcelona
      • Vallès Oriental
        • Gualba
          • Gualba quarries
Locality description
  • Galicia
    • A Coruña
      • Touro
ATLANTI et al. (1983)
Arias et al. (2021)
Williams (1983)
Sri Lanka
 
  • North Central Province
    • Anuradhapura District
Dahanayake (1988) +1 other reference
Sudan
 
  • Red Sea
Bierlein et al. (2020)
Bierlein et al. (2020)
Bierlein et al. (2020)
Bierlein et al. (2020)
Suriname
 
  • Sipaliwini District
Combes et al. (2025)
Sweden
 
  • Kalmar County
    • Oskarshamn
Billström et al. (2022)
  • Norrbotten County
    • Gällivare
      • Nautanen
Drejing-Carroll et al. (2023)
Edfelt et al. (2005) +1 other reference
Edfelt et al. (2006)
  • Örebro County
    • Nora
      • Rödberg Mines
Andersson et al. (2024)
Gatedal (n.d.) +1 other reference
  • Västerbotten County
    • Skellefteå
Coin (2017) +1 other reference
Taiwan
 
  • Yilan County
    • Suao Township
Ichimura (1944) +2 other references
Tanzania
 
  • Ruvuma Region
    • Tunduru District
Hassan et al. (2024) +1 other reference
Thailand
 
  • Nakhon Ratchasima Province
Liu et al. (2024)
  • Tak Province
Liu et al. (2024)
Turkey
 
  • Ankara Province
    • Bala District
Yılmazer et al. (2025)
  • Artvin Province
    • Şavşat District
SOYLU et al. (1999)
  • Balikesir Province
    • Gönen District
Kaya et al. (2023)
Kaya et al. (2023)
    • İvrindi District
Kumral et al. (2022)
  • Bitlis Province
Çagatay (1987)
  • Çanakkale Province
    • Çan District
Yigit (2012) +1 other reference
    • Lapseki District
Kiray et al. (2024)
  • Giresun Province
    • Bulancak District
Sasmaz et al. (2025)
  • Manisa Province
Kumral et al. (2022)
  • Niğde Province
    • Ulukisla District
Sunkari et al. (2025)
  • Tunceli Province
    • Pertek District
Kilic et al. (2024)
UK
 
  • Scotland
    • Perth and Kinross
      • Aberfeldy
Moles (1985) +1 other reference
Ukraine
 
  • Donetsk Oblast
    • Volnovakha Raion
      • Chlebodarovsk
V.I. Pavlishin et al. (1988)
  • Kirovohrad Oblast
    • Holovanivsk Raion
Kurylo et al. (2022) +1 other reference
  • Zaporizhia Oblast
    • Berdyansk Raion
YATSENKO et al. (2020)
  • Zhytomyr Oblast
    • Korosten Raion
Liventseva (n.d.)
    • Zhytomyr Raion
      • Khoroshiv Raion (Volodarsk-Volynskii)
Shumlyanskyy et al. (2021)
USA
 
  • Alaska
    • Juneau
      • Douglas Island
        • Treadwell ore deposits (Treadwell Mine; Treadwell Glory Hole)
- (2008)
    • Nome Census Area
      • Port Clarence Mining District
Case et al. (2023)
  • Arizona
    • Cochise County
Rolf Luetcke
    • La Paz County
      • Eagletail Mts (Cemetary Ridge)
Haxel et al. (2023)
    • Santa Cruz County
      • Patagonia Mountains
        • Patagonia Mining District
          • Providencia Canyon
            • Red Hill
Locality description
  • California
    • Los Angeles County
Schwartz (1956)
    • Santa Barbara County
      • Guadalupe
Fairbanks (1896)
      • Santa Barbara
Norris (1960)
  • Colorado
    • Chaffee County
      • Monarch Mining District
Berke et al. (2023)
    • Fremont County
Berke et al. (2023)
    • Gilpin County
- (1994)
    • Gunnison County
      • Gold Brick Mining District
Crawford et al. (1916)
  • Connecticut
    • Litchfield County
      • Thomaston
Yedlin (1964)
    • New Haven County
      • Prospect
Nekkhi Murtishi
  • Michigan
    • Marquette County
Benson et al. (2020)
  • Missouri
    • Franklin County
Sullivan et al. (2023)
Sullivan et al. (2023)
Sullivan et al. (2023)
  • Montana
    • Sweet Grass County
- (1958)
  • Nevada
    • Lander County
      • Bullion Mining District
Mankins (2022)
    • Lyon County
      • Buckskin Mining District
Riedell et al. (2020)
    • Pershing County
      • Staggs Mining District
- (2005)
  • Oregon
    • Marion County
      • Santiam Mining District (Elkhorn Mining District)
        • Breitenbush-Austin Hot Springs area
Bargar et al. (1997)
  • Pennsylvania
    • Montgomery County
      • Lower Merion Township
        • Gladwyne
Sloto (2019)
  • Virginia
    • Augusta County
      • West Augusta
Robin D. Tibbit (deceased)
    • Pittsylvania County
Hall et al. (2022)
    • Rockbridge County
      • Irish Creek
Glass et al. (1958) +1 other reference
  • Washington
    • Okanogan County
      • Conconully Mining District
- (2005)
      • Methow Mining District
Derkey et al. (1990, November) +1 other reference
      • Nespelem Mining District
Valentine et al. (1960) +1 other reference
Valentine et al. (1960) +1 other reference
    • Snohomish County
      • Index Mining District
Cannon (1975) +1 other reference
Uzbekistan
 
  • Samarqand
    • Zirabulak Mountain (Zirabulakskie Mountain)
Ishkov et al. (2022)
Vietnam
 
  • Truong Son belt
Nguyen et al. (2024)
Yangtze Plate
 
  • Dabie orogen
Wang et al. (2024)
Wang et al. (2024)
Wang et al. (2024)
Wang et al. (2024)
Zimbabwe
 
  • Mashonaland Central
    • Mazowe District
Ackermann et al. (1968) +1 other reference
 
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