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Böhmite

A valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered
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About BöhmiteHide

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Johann Böhm
Formula:
AlO(OH)
Colour:
White, pale greyish brown; yellowish or reddish when impure; colourless in thin section
Lustre:
Vitreous, Pearly
Hardness:
Specific Gravity:
3.02 - 3.05
Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Name:
Named in honor of Johann (Johannes, Hans, Jan) Böhm (20 January 1895, Budweis, Bohemia, Austro-Hungarian Empire - 27 November 1952, Prague, Czech Republic) physical-chemist and crystallographer at the University of Freiburg and the German University in Prague who first described it. He was also a photographer.
Dimorph of:
A major constituent of the aluminium ore Bauxite.

Dimorphous with Diaspore and isostructural with Lepidocrocite.


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
707
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:707:2

IMA Classification of BöhmiteHide

Approved, 'Grandfathered' (first described prior to 1959)
First published:
1925

Classification of BöhmiteHide

4.FE.15

4 : OXIDES (Hydroxides, V[5,6] vanadates, arsenites, antimonites, bismuthites, sulfites, selenites, tellurites, iodates)
F : Hydroxides (without V or U)
E : Hydroxides with OH, without H2O; sheets of edge-sharing octahedra
6.1.2.1

6 : HYDROXIDES AND OXIDES CONTAINING HYDROXYL
1 : XO(OH)
7.6.3

7 : Oxides and Hydroxides
6 : Oxides of Al

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
BhmIMA–CNMNCWarr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43
BhmKretz (1983)Kretz, R. (1983) Symbols of rock-forming minerals. American Mineralogist, 68, 277–279.
BhmSiivolam & 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
BhmWhitney & 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
BhmThe Canadian Mineralogist (2019)The Canadian Mineralogist (2019) The Canadian Mineralogist list of symbols for rock- and ore-forming minerals (December 30, 2019). download
BhmWarr (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

Physical Properties of BöhmiteHide

Vitreous, Pearly
Transparency:
Translucent
Comment:
Pearly on {010}.
Colour:
White, pale greyish brown; yellowish or reddish when impure; colourless in thin section
Streak:
White
Hardness:
3½ on Mohs scale
Cleavage:
Very Good
On {010}, good on {100}, and poor on {001}.
Density:
3.02 - 3.05 g/cm3 (Measured)    3.08 g/cm3 (Calculated)

Optical Data of BöhmiteHide

Type:
Biaxial (+)
RI values:
nα = 1.644 - 1.648 nβ = 1.654 - 1.657 nγ = 1.661 - 1.668
2V:
Measured: 74° to 88°, Calculated: 80°
Max. Birefringence:
δ = 0.017 - 0.020
Based on recorded range of RI values above.

Interference Colours:
The colours simulate birefringence patterns seen in thin section under crossed polars. They do not take into account mineral colouration or opacity.

Michel-Levy Bar The default colours simulate the birefringence range for a 30 µm thin-section thickness. Adjust the slider to simulate a different thickness.

Grain Simulation You can rotate the grain simulation to show how this range might look as you rotated a sample under crossed polars.

Surface Relief:
Moderate
Dispersion:
weak
Optical Extinction:
X = c; Y = b; Z = a.

Chemistry of BöhmiteHide

Mindat Formula:
AlO(OH)
Element Weights:
Element% weight
O53.342 %
Al44.978 %
H1.680 %

Calculated from ideal end-member formula.

Crystallography of BöhmiteHide

Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Class (H-M):
mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) - Dipyramidal
Cell Parameters:
a = 3.693(1) Å, b = 12.221(2) Å, c = 2.865(1) Å
Ratio:
a:b:c = 0.302 : 1 : 0.234
Unit Cell V:
129.30 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
4
Morphology:
Rarely tabular to stout prismatic crystals, to 2 mm, showing {001}, {110}, {101}, {111}, {221}; commonly extremely fine-grained, in pisolitic aggregates or disseminated.
Comment:
Space Group: Amam.

X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide

Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacingIntensity
6.11 Å(100)
3.15 Å(60)
2.347 Å(60)
1.862 Å(20)
1.850 Å(20)
1.308 Å(15)
1.661 Å(10)
Comments:
Recorded on material from Hurunui Peak, New Zealand.

Geological EnvironmentHide

Paragenetic Mode(s):
Paragenetic ModeEarliest Age (Ga)
Near-surface Processes
22 : Hydration and low-𝑇 subsurface aqueous alteration (see also #23)
Stage 10a: Neoproterozoic oxygenation/terrestrial biosphere<0.6
48 : Soil leaching zone minerals<0.6
Geological Setting:
In bauxite, laterite or fireclay deposits; as a low-temperature hydrothermal decomposition product in nepheline pegmatites, syenites and ocean-ridge basalts.

Type Occurrence of BöhmiteHide

Other Language Names for BöhmiteHide

Croatian:Bemit
Danish:Böhmit
Dutch:Böhmiet
French:Boehmite
Italian:Boehmite
Norwegian:Böhmitt
Polish:Bemit
Russian:Бемит
Serbian:Бемит
Simplified Chinese:一水软铝石
勃姆石
Ukrainian:Беміт

Common AssociatesHide

Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
34 photos of Böhmite associated with NatroliteNa2Al2Si3O10 · 2H2O
15 photos of Böhmite associated with Phillipsite-K(K,Na,Ca0.5,Ba0.5)4-7[Al4-7Si12-9O32] . 12H2O
8 photos of Böhmite associated with BerboriteBe2(BO3)(OH,F) · H2O
8 photos of Böhmite associated with Thomsonite Subgroup
8 photos of Böhmite associated with DiasporeAlO(OH)
7 photos of Böhmite associated with Thomsonite-CaNaCa2[Al5Si5O20] · 6H2O
5 photos of Böhmite associated with SpreusteinNa2Al2Si3O10 · 2H2O
4 photos of Böhmite associated with SudoiteMg2Al3(Si3Al)O10)(OH)8
3 photos of Böhmite associated with NordstranditeAl(OH)3
3 photos of Böhmite associated with Berborite-2HBe2(BO3)(OH,F) · H2O

Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat GroupingHide

4.FE.NannoniiteAl2(OH)5FMon. 2/m : P21/b
4.FE.05BruciteMg(OH)2Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : P3m1
4.FE.05TheophrastiteNi(OH)2Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : P3m1
4.FE.05AmakiniteFe2+(OH)2Trig.
4.FE.05PortlanditeCa(OH)2Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : P3m1
4.FE.05PyrochroiteMn(OH)2Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : P3m1
4.FE.10DoyleiteAl(OH)3Tric. 1 : P1
4.FE.10BayeriteAl(OH)3Mon. 2/m : P21/m
4.FE.10NordstranditeAl(OH)3Tric. 1 : P1
4.FE.10GibbsiteAl(OH)3Mon. 2/m
4.FE.15LepidocrociteFe3+O(OH)Orth. mm2 : Cmc21
4.FE.20HeterogeniteCo3+O(OH)Hex.
4.FE.20GrimaldiiteCrO(OH)Trig. 3m : R3m
4.FE.25Lithiophorite(Al,Li)MnO2(OH)2Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m
4.FE.25FeitknechtiteMn3+O(OH)Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : P3m1
4.FE.30QuenselitePbMnO2(OH)Mon. 2/m : P2/b
4.FE.35FerrihydriteFe3+10O14(OH)2Trig.
4.FE.40Vernadite(Mn4+,Fe3+,Ca,Na)(O,OH)2 · nH2OHex.
4.FE.40FeroxyhyteFe3+O(OH)Hex.
4.FE.45QuetzalcoatliteZn6Cu3(TeO6)2(OH)6 · AgxPbyClx+2yTrig. 3m (3 2/m) : P3 1m
4.FE.50FuettereritePb3Cu2+6Te6+O6(OH)7Cl5 Trig. 3 : R3

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.
Industrial Uses:
As a constituent of bauxite an important raw material for the industrial production of aluminium.

Böhmite in petrologyHide

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

Internet Links for BöhmiteHide

References for BöhmiteHide

Reference List:

Localities for BöhmiteHide

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.
Angola
 
  • Huíla Province
    • Chiange
Villanova-de-Benavent et al. (2017)
Villanova-de-Benavent et al. (2017)
Villanova-de-Benavent et al. (2017)
Villanova-de-Benavent et al. (2017)
Australia
 
  • Christmas Island
Trueman (1965)
  • New South Wales
    • Gough Co.
      • Emmaville
Henley et al. (2001)
  • Northern Territory
    • East Arnhem Region
www.smenet.org/opaque-ore/ix_d49_3.htm.
  • Queensland
    • Cook Shire
Econ Geol (1976)
Taylor et al. (2004)
gibbsite
Taylor et al. (2008)
  • South Australia
    • Barossa Council
      • Williamstown
Crooks
    • Pastoral Unincorporated Area
      • Arkaroola (Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary; Arkaroola Station)
        • Mount Painter area
Oliver et al. (1965)
  • Western Australia
Singh et al. (1995) +1 other reference
    • Wyndham-East Kimberley Shire
Recent Investigations of the Mitchell ... +3 other references
Austria
 
  • Lower Austria
    • Baden District
      • Alland
Described on an info shield at the ...
    • Wiener Neustadt-Land District
      • Wöllersdorf-Steinabrückl
Exel (1993)
  • Salzburg
    • Salzburg
      • Untersberg massif
        • Glanegg
Strasser (1989)
Strasser (1989)
  • Upper Austria
    • Steyr-Land District
      • Weyer
        • Unterlaussa
          • Unterlaussa mining district
            • Weißwasser
Bernhard (2008)
Bernhard (2008)
Bosnia and Herzegovina
 
  • Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina
    • Tuzla Canton
      • Vlasenica
Mudrinic et al. (1969)
Brazil
 
  • Goiás
    • Barro Alto
Santos (2012)
    • Catalão
Orris et al. (2002)
  • Minas Gerais
    • Araxá
Orris et al. (2002)
  • Santa Catarina
Dani et al. (2001)
Cambodia
 
  • Battambang Province
Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (1993)
Canada
 
  • Ontario
162-165. +1 other reference
    • Hastings County
      • Town of Bancroft
        • Dungannon Township
Ref: Sabina (1986)
    • Lanark County
      • Bathurst Township
Lykova
    • Thunder Bay District
Platt & Mitchell (1982)
  • Québec
    • Montérégie
      • La Vallée-du-Richelieu RCM
        • Mont Saint-Hilaire
TICE (2010)
Chile
 
  • Atacama
    • Copiapó Province
      • Copiapó
Miranda-Díaz et al. (2022)
China
 
  • Anhui
Cai et al. (2009)
  • Chongqing
    • Shizhu Co.
Zou et al. (2022)
  • Gansu
    • Gannan
      • Luqu Co.
Xinhui Liu et al. (2011)
  • Guangxi
    • Baise
      • Pingguo Co.
Zhangling Liu (1980) +1 other reference
  • Guizhou
    • Bijie
      • Weining County
Zhongxin Yuan et al. (2007)
    • Guiyang
      • Baiyun District
Jiangping Mo and Jinao Li (1991)
      • Qingzhen County
Jiangping Mo and Jinao Li (1991)
Jiangping Mo and Jinao Li (1991)
Jiangping Mo and Jinao Li (1991)
Jiangping Mo and Jinao Li (1991)
      • Wudang District
Jiangping Mo and Jinao Li (1991)
      • Xiuwen County
Jiangping Mo and Jinao Li (1991)
Jiangping Mo and Jinao Li (1991)
Jiangping Mo and Jinao Li (1991)
    • Zunyi
      • Bozhou District
Kehua Yin (2009)
      • Zheng'an County
Li +6 other references
  • Henan
    • Pingdingshan
      • Baofeng County
Qinghai Ji et al. (2013)
    • Zhengzhou
      • Gongyi Co.
Guanqun Yang (1987)
  • Hunan
    • Chenzhou
      • Guiyang Co.
        • Dafang Au-Ag-Pb-Zn deposit
Fushan Wang (1991)
Fushan Wang (1991)
  • Inner Mongolia
    • Baotou City (Baotou Prefecture)
      • Xiguit District
        • Daqingshan coal field
Zhang et al. (2025)
    • Ordos City (E'erduosi Prefecture)
      • Jungar Banner (Zhunge'er Co.)
        • Jungar coal field (Zhunge'er coal field)
Shifeng Dai et al. (2006) +2 other references
Li et al. (2024)
Zhang et al. (2025)
    • Wuhai (Wuhai Prefecture)
      • Hainan District
        • Laoshidan
Jin Li et al. (1989)
  • Ningxia
    • Yinchuan
      • Yongning Co.
Wu et al. (2024)
  • Shandong
    • Jinan
      • Zhangqiu Co.
Cuizhi Wang et al. (2005)
    • Zibo
      • Huantai Co.
Cuizhi Wang et al. (2005)
      • Linzi District
Cuizhi Wang et al. (2005)
      • Zhangdian District
Cuizhi Wang et al. (2005)
      • Zichuan District
Cuizhi Wang et al. (2005)
  • Shanxi
    • Shuozhou
      • Pinglu District
Yang et al. (2016) +1 other reference
    • Xinzhou
      • Yuanping Co.
Silei Sun et al. (2012)
  • Sichuan
    • Leshan
      • Emeishan City
Hui et al. (2024)
  • Yunnan
    • Kunming
      • Anning City
Ruijun Chen et al. (1993)
    • Wenshan
      • Yanshan County
Hanhe Liu (2007)
Colombia
 
  • Cauca Department
    • Mercaderes
Sutherland et al. (2008)
Croatia
 
Kovačević Galović et al. (2025)
  • Istria County
    • Buzet
Šinkoveć B. et al. (1994)
    • Rovinj
Šinkovec (1974) +2 other references
  • Primorje-Gorski Kotar County
    • Cres Island
      • Cres
doi.org (n.d.) +1 other reference
    • Krk Island
"Dan Costian" Collection +1 other reference
  • Šibenik-Knin County
Tomašić et al. (2021)
Czech Republic
 
  • Karlovy Vary Region
    • Karlovy Vary District
      • Čichalov
        • Mokrá
Č +4 other references
      • Děpoltovice
Sejkora J. et al. (Česká republika)
      • Krásný Les
Pauliš P. et al. (2015)
  • Ústí nad Labem Region
    • Děčín District
      • Malá Veleň
Petr Fuchs collection +1 other reference
        • Soutěsky (Zautig)
P.Pauliš et al. (Czech Rep.)
    • Ústí nad Labem District
      • Dolni Zálezly
Gabriel
Dominican Republic
 
  • Pedernales Province
    • Pedernales
R. Weyl (1965)
Finland
 
  • Kymenlaakso
    • Kotka
Lahti Seppo I. 2011. Kotkan ...
France
 
  • Occitanie
    • Ariège
      • Pamiers
Anthony (1997)
      • Saint-Girons
Anthony (1997)
    • Lozère
      • Florac
        • Saint-Privat-de-Vallongue
Dill (2008)
    • Pyrénées-Orientales
      • Prades
        • Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet
BESSIÈRE G. et al. (1989)
  • Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
    • Bouches-du-Rhône
      • Arles
        • Les Baux-de-Provence
S. Caillère and Th. Pobeguin : "Quelques Aspects Microscopiques de la Gibbsite dans les Bauxites du Mas Rouge (Région des Baux)
Bish et al. (1977)
      • Brignoles
        • Cabasse
Self collected by S. MAURY
        • Le Thoronet
Self collected by S. MAURY
        • Le Val
Bull. Soc. Franç. Minéralo. ...
BRGM report
        • Vins-sur-Caramy
BRGM report
Germany
 
  • Saxony
    • Erzgebirgskreis
      • Bärenstein
Witzke (1994)
Ghana
 
  • Western Region
    • Bekwai District
      • Affoh-sefwi
www.minport.com (n.d.)
Greece
 
  • Attica
    • East Attica
      • Lavreotiki
        • Agios Konstantinos (Kamariza)
          • Kamariza Mines (Kamareza Mines)
Daniel Hummer Collection
    • West Attica
      • Megara
Maksimovic et al. (1978)
  • Central Greece
    • Boeotia
      • Orchomenus
www.min.tu-clausthal.de (2004)
    • Phocis
      • Delphi
Mondillo et al. (2022)
Greenland
 
  • Sermersooq
    • Arsuk Fjord
      • Ivigtut stock
Petersen et al. (1993)
Guinea
 
  • Kindia Region
    • Kindia Prefecture
Feret et al. (1997)
Guyana
 
  • Upper Demerara-Berbice Region
    • Linden district
www.engineeringnews.co.za (2009)
Hungary
 
  • Baranya County
    • Pécs District
      • Gyód
Kovács et al. (2003)
  • Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén County
    • Putnok District
      • Aggtelek
Kovács-Pálffy et al. (2008)
  • Fejér County
    • Bicskei District
      • Bicske-Csordakút
Szakáll et al. (1996)
      • Mány
Sajó et al. (2007)
    • Mór District
Szakáll et al. (1996)
Szakáll et al. (1996)
    • Székesfehérvár District
      • Gánt
Szakáll et al. (1996)
Szakáll: 100 Hungarian Mineal Locality
Fülop J. (1969)
  • Győr-Moson-Sopron County
    • Fenyőfő
Koch (1985)
Szakáll et al. (1996)
  • Komárom-Esztergom County
    • Tatabánya
Szakáll et al. (1996)
  • Veszprém County
    • Ajka District
      • Halimba
Szakáll et al. (1996)
Sándor et al. (2005)
      • Nyirád
Szakáll: 100 Hungarian Mineral Locality
    • Pápa District
Koch (1985)
    • Sümeg District
      • Sümeg
Sándor et al. (2005)
    • Veszprém District
      • Eplény
Koch (1985)
Iran
 
  • Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province
    • Kiar County
Salamab Ellahi et al. (2017)
  • Fars Province
    • Marvdasht County
Ahmadnejad et al. (2017)
  • Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad Province
    • Bahmai County
      • Qaleh Mombi
Zamanian (2016)
    • Kohgiluyeh County
Zamanian et al. (2016) +1 other reference
Iraq
 
  • Al Anbar Governorate
    • Ar-Rutba District
      • Wadi Al-Hussainiya
Al-Bassam et al. (1998)
Italy
 
  • Abruzzo
    • L'Aquila Province
      • L'Aquila
Putzolu et al. (2018)
      • Lucoli
Putzolu et al. (2018)
Putzolu et al. (2018)
Putzolu et al. (2018)
  • Apulia
    • Barletta-Andria-Trani Province
      • Spinazzola
Bárdossy et al. (1977) +4 other references
    • Foggia Province
      • San Giovanni Rotondo
        • Quadrone
Bárdossy et al. (1977) +1 other reference
Mongelli et al. (2015) +1 other reference
      • Otranto
Mongelli et al. (2015) +2 other references
      • Poggiardo
Mongelli et al. (2015) +1 other reference
  • Campania
    • Benevento
      • Cusano Mutri
Mondillo N. et al. (2011) +1 other reference
Bárdossy G. et al. (1977) +2 other references
  • Friuli Venezia Giulia
    • Udine Province
Bortolozzi et al. (2018)
  • Piedmont
    • Vercelli Province
      • Varallo Sesia
        • Sabbia
Piccoli et al. (2007)
  • Sardinia
    • Sassari Province
      • Olmedo
MacLean et al. (1997)
  • Tuscany
    • Grosseto Province
      • Semproniano
De Waele et al. (2013) +3 other references
  • Veneto
    • Vicenza Province
      • Montecchio Maggiore
        • San Pietro
Anthony (1997)
      • Schio
        • Tretto
          • Val Munari
            • Contrade Maglio-Pornaro
Saccardo et al. (2002) +2 other references
Jamaica
 
Hill (1955)
  • Saint Ann Parish
Anderson (1971, June)
Hill (1955)
Japan
 
  • Hiroshima Prefecture
    • Shoubara City
      • Kawakita
- (n.d.)
  • Iwate Prefecture
    • Oshu City
      • Esashi ward
- (n.d.)
  • Nagano Prefecture
Fujii et al. (1971)
    • Shimotakai District
Fujii et al. (1971)
Kyrgyzstan
 
  • Batken Region
Agakhanov et al. (2005)
Madagascar
 
  • Anosy
    • Amboasary Sud District
      • Behara
Behier (1963)
Mexico
 
  • Yucatán
2009 Portland GSA Annual Meeting (18-21 October 2009)
Middle East
 
Gross (1977)
Montenegro
 
  • Nikšic Municipality
Goldschmidt Conference Abstracts 2009 ...
Myanmar
 
  • Mandalay Region
    • Pyin-Oo-Lwin District
Myint Myat Phyo et al. (2019)
        • Kyatpyin North
Kan-Nyunt et al. (2014)
New Zealand
 
  • Canterbury Region
    • Hurunui District
      • Culverden
Mason (1951) +4 other references
  • Otago Region
    • Dunedin City
Railton et al. (1990)
Nigeria
 
  • Kogi
    • Lokoja
Mücke et al. (1999)
Norway
 
  • Buskerud
    • Drammen
Rune S. Selbekk (2010)
  • Telemark
    • Porsgrunn
      • Auenlandet
        • Sagåsen
Larsen (1981)
Larsen (1981)
Larsen et al. (2005)
Engvoldsen et al. (1991)
      • Bassebu
Peter Andresen collection
      • Finnsholmane
Berge (n.d.)
Berge (n.d.)
Berge (n.d.)
Burvald (1993)
      • Siktesøya
Engvoldsen et al. (1991)
      • Slevolden
Burvald (1993)
  • Vestfold
    • Larvik Commune
      • Barkevik area
- (n.d.)
Berge (n.d.)
      • Brunlanes
Berge (n.d.)
Frode Andersen collection 1990
      • Hedrum
        • Lågendalen
Sæbø (1966)
Berge (n.d.)
Peter Andresen observation in field ...
Andersen (1993)
        • Lysebo
Berge (n.d.)
      • Malerød
Collected by Peter Andresen +1 other reference
      • Stokkøya
Berge (n.d.)
      • Tjølling
        • Håkestad
Berge (n.d.)
        • Klåstad
Larsen et al. (2015)
      • Tvedalen
Engvoldsen et al. (1991)
Peter Andresen collection
Collection of Peter Andresen.
Nordrum (2001)
Engvoldsen et al. (1991)
Andresen (2013)
Berge (n.d.)
      • Vesle Arøya
Engvoldsen et al. (1991) +1 other reference
Berge et al. (2002)
      • Østerøya
Berge (n.d.)
        • Yxney
Berge (n.d.)
Pacific Ocean
 
  • East Pacific Rise
    • Juan de Fuca Ridge complex
      • Gorda Ridge
Howard et al. (1988)
Pakistan
 
  • Punjab Province
Routsala et al. (1977)
Papua New Guinea
 
  • New Ireland Province
    • Lihir Island area
Petersen et al. (2002)
Russia
 
  • Arkhangelsk Oblast
    • Plisetsk area
      • Severoonezhsk
Gorshkov A.I. et al. (1991)
  • Chelyabinsk Oblast
Anthony (1997)
  • Kabardino-Balkaria
    • Chegemsky District
      • Upper Chegem volcanic caldera (Verkhnechegemskaya caldera)
A. E. Zadov data
  • Komi Republic
    • Timan Range
Mordberg (2004)
  • Leningrad Oblast
Shcherban et al. (1970)
  • Murmansk Oblast
    • Khibiny Massif
Pekov et al. (2004)
... +1 other reference
    • Lovozersky District
      • Suoluai River Valley
Tony Nikischer
  • Sverdlovsk Oblast
    • North Uralian Bauxite Basin
      • Severouralsk Bauxite Mine
Sidorenko et al. (1973) +1 other reference
Slovakia
 
  • Banská Bystrica Region
    • Revúca District
      • Gemerská Ves
Koděra (1986)
  • Košice Region
    • Košice-okolie District
Koděra (1986) +1 other reference
Koděra (1986)
    • Sobrance District
      • Remetské Hámre
[European Journal of Mineralogy ...
    • Spišská Nová Ves District
Koděra (1986)
  • Trenčín Region
    • Púchov District
      • Mojtín
Koděra (1986)
Spain
 
  • Catalonia
    • Barcelona
      • Alt Penedès
        • Pontons
Martínez et al. (2023)
    • Lleida
      • Alt Urgell
Martínez et al. (2023)
      • Noguera
        • Alòs de Balaguer
www.foro-minerales.com (n.d.)
Sudan
 
  • North Darfur
Germann et al. (1994)
Sweden
 
  • Skåne County
    • Helsingborg
      • Fjärestad
Norin (1949)
Switzerland
 
  • Valais
    • Monthey
      • Collombey-Muraz
        • Muraz
Stalder et al. (1998)
Tanzania
 
  • Tanga Region
    • Korogwe Rural District
Hänni (1987)
Turkey
 
  • Eskişehir Province
    • Mihaliççik District
Echle (1967)
USA
 
  • Arizona
    • Cochise County
Graeme (1981) +1 other reference
  • Arkansas
    • Pulaski County
Smith (1988)
    • Saline County
      • Arkansas Bauxite District
- (2005)
- (2005)
        • Bauxite
Stroud (1969) +1 other reference
- (2005)
  • California
    • Riverside County
      • Temescal Valley
        • Alberhill
Allen (1946) +5 other references
  • Colorado
    • Clear Creek County
      • Geneva District
Eckel et al. (1997)
  • Georgia
    • Rabun County
Anthony (1997)
      • Pine Mountain
Anthony (1997)
  • Montana
    • Silver Bow County
Guilbert and Zeihen +2 other references
  • North Carolina
    • Jackson County
American Mineralogist
White et al. (1979)
    • Mitchell County
      • Bee Creek
Mineral Commodity Files
  • Pennsylvania
Montgomery (Aug, 1972) +2 other references
Rocks & Min.: 6:26 +4 other references
Rocks & Min.: 6:26 +4 other references
  • Utah
    • Juab County
      • Detroit Mining District
- (2005)
      • East Tintic Mountains
Bullock (1981)
    • Utah County
      • East Tintic Mountains
Bullock (1981)
  • Virginia
    • Augusta County
      • Spottswood Bauxite Mining District
        • Spottswood
Rocks & Min.:60:165.
Rocks & Min.:60:165.
Rocks & Min.: 60:165.
  • Washington
    • Cowlitz County
      • Longview
        • Slide Creek
Cannon (1975)
    • King County
      • Green River Area
Cannon (1975)
Cannon (1975)
Cannon (1975)
    • Kittitas County
      • Cle Elum Mining District
Cannon (1975) +1 other reference
Vietnam
 
  • Lạng Sơn Province
    • Cao Loc District
Kamitani et al. (2007)
Kamitani et al. (2007)
  • Yên Bái Province
    • Lục Yên District
Khoi et al. (2011)
 
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