Rarely{ as distinct crystals\ usually as masses and crusts composed of indistinct platy or lath_like crystals{ or as fibrous{ radiating{ sheaf_like aggregates}
Triclinic
Hydrated Phosphates
Pegmatites
New Hampshire, USA; Bavaria, Germany'
Palermo pegmatite, North Groton, Grafton Co., New Hampshire, USA}
Xanthoxenite^Ca4(Fe+3)2(PO4)4(OH)2.*3H2O
ftsTag
Xenotime-(Y)
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Xenotime_[Y]K
i4-5e
Yellow to yellowish brown
Translucent_opaque
Perfect
Crystals short to long prismatic\ also pyramidal or equant\ as aggregates of rough crystals\ as rosettes}
Tetragonal
Fracture splintery to uneven\ brittle}
Anhydrous Phosphates
Many different geological environments7
Alabama, California, Colorado, Georgia, North Carolina, New York, USA; Brazil; Germany; India; Japan; Madagascar, New Zealand; Norway; South Africa; Switzerland and elsewhere
Crystals uniformly penetration twins\ small crystals}
Monoclinick
Fracture uneven{ brittle}
Framework Silicates
Late stage cavities in Volcanic rocks
Green river formation of Colorado-Wyoming-Utah, North Carolina, USA; FSU_
Cullakanee Mine, Buck Creek, Clay Co., North Carolina, USA
Wellsite^(Ba,Ca,K2)Al2Si6O16.*6H2O
ftsTag
Weloganite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
WeloganiteG
g3-4a
White
Transparent
Perfect
Sr3Na2Zr[CO3]6}*3H2O
Crystals roughly hexagonal in outline elongated parallel\ prism faces heavily straited and grooved parallel to base due to oscillatory growth\ termination of crystals roughly pyramidal\ often with flat pedion\ crystals range from 2mm to more than 3cm in
Triclinic
Fracture conchoidal}E
Hydrated Carbonates
Syenites{ Alkali intrusions
Montreal Island, Quebec, Canada
Francon quarry, St.-Michel, Montreal Island, Qu
bec, Canada
Weloganite^Sr3Na2Zr(CO3)6.*3H2O
ftsTag
Welshite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
WelshiteA
m6-7[
Brown
Ca2Sb~5Mg4Fe~3Si4Be2O20
Crystals thick prismatic{ up to 3mm in length\ resemble monoclinic pyroxenes in development\ invariably polysynthetically twinned}W
Triclinic
Fracture conchoidal}
Silicates
Skarns and Calc_Silicates
ngban, Sweden
ngban mine, Filipstad (near), V
rmland, Sweden]
Welshite^Ca2Sb+5Mg4Fe+3Si4Be2O20
ftsTag
Wendwilsonite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Wendwilsonite
g3-4g
Transparent
Perfect
Ca2[Mg{Co][AsO4]2}*2H2O
As stout prismatic crystals}!
MonoclinicA
Uneven fracture}g
Hydrated Arsenates
Oxidized Zones{ weathering products
New Jersey, USA; Morocco; Mexico
Bou Azzer, Morocco; Sterling Hill mine, Ogdensburg, Sussex Co., New Jersey, USA; Coahuila, Mexico
Crystals rhombohedral{ rarely tabular\ also coarse granular to earthy}Y
Trigonalw
Fracture subconchoidal to uneven\ brittle}
Anhydrous Phosphates
Many different geological environments
Maine, New Hampshire, South Dakota, USA; Western Australia; Algeria; Namibia
Palermo #1 Pegmatite, North Groton, Grafton Co., New Hampshire, USA
Whitlockite^Ca9(Mg,Fe+2)(PO4)6[PO3(OH)]
ftsTag
Whitmoreite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Whitmoreite
Brown
Not determined
Fe~2[Fe~3]2[PO4]2[OH]2}*4H2O
As prismatic pseudo_orthorhombic crystals up to 2mm in length\ elongated\ pseudo_orthombic habit is produced by twinning by reflection\ found as individual crystals\ fan_like sprays and spherical radiating aggregates that resemble `floating naval mines`
Monoclinic
Hydrated Phosphates
PegmatitesM
Maine, New Hampshire, South Dakota, USA; Bavaria, Germany
Big Chief pegmatite, Glendale, South Dakota; Palermo #1 Mine, North Groton, Grafton Co., New Hampshire, USA
Whitmoreite^Fe+2(Fe+3)2(PO4)2(OH)2.*4H2Og
ftsTag
Wickenburgite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Wickenburgite
White
Indistinct
Pb3CaAl2Si10O24[OH]6
Crystals tabular{ from 0}2 to 1}5mm in size}
Hexagonal
Silicates
Oxidized Zones{ weathering products
Arizona, USA
Potter-- Cramer claim, Wickenburg (near), Maricopa Co., Arizona, USA
Wickenburgite^Pb3CaAl2Si10O24(OH)6A
ftsTag
Wickmanite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
WickmaniteC
vNot determined
Yellow to orange
Not determined
Mn~2Sn~4[OH]6
Octahedral crystals}
Cubic
Hydroxides=
Skarns and Calc_Silicates
ngban, Sweden; Morocco; Norway; FSU
ngban mine, Filipstad (near), V
rmland, Sweden
Wickmanite^Mn+2Sn+4(OH)6'
ftsTag
Wilcoxite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Wilcoxite
Colourless to white
Not determined
MgAl[SO4]2F}*18H2O
As prisms}
Triclinic
Hydrated Sulphates9
Efflorescences]
New Mexico, USA
Lone Pine Mine, Silver City, Grant Co., New Mexico, USA
Wilcoxite^MgAl(SO4)2F.*18H2O
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Wardite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Wardite
Colourless to white
Transparent_translucent
Perfect
NaAl3[PO4]2[OH]4}*2H2O
Pyramidal crystals{ granular{ fibrous}7
TetragonalW
Brittle}u
Hydrated Phosphates
Many different geological environments
California, Maine, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Utah, USA; Yukon, South and Western Australia; Brazil; Canada; France
Clay Canyon, Fairfield (W), Utah Co., Utah, USA
Wardite^NaAl3(PO4)2(OH)4.*2H2O
ftsTag
Wardsmithite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
WardsmithiteI
e2-3c
Colourless
Transparent
Ca5MgB24O42}*30H2O
As aggregates of platy crystals}
Hexagonal
Hydrated Boratesc
Evaporites
California, USA
Hard Scrabble claim, Death Valley National Monument, Inyo Co., California, USA
Wardsmithite^Ca5MgB24O42.*30H2O
ftsTag
Warikahnite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Warikahnite
vNot determined
Yellow
Perfect
Zn3[AsO4]2}*2H2O
As radiating masses of bladed crystals up to 3 x 0}5 x 5mm}
Triclinic
Hydrated Arsenatese
Oxidized Zones{ weathering products
Tsumeb, Namibia
Tsumeb, Namibia
Warikahnite^Zn3(AsO4)2.*2H2O'
ftsTag
Warwickite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
WarwickiteG
g3-4a
Brown
Sub_translucent
Perfect
[Mg{Ti{Fe~3{Al]2[BO3]O
Small{ prismatic crystals\ granular}'
OrthorhombicI
Uneven{ brittle}o
Anhydrous Borates
Skarns and Calc_Silicates
near Warwick, New York, USA; Ontario, Canada
Warwick, Orange Co., New York, USAA
Warwickite^(Mg,Ti,Fe+3,Al)2(BO3)O
ftsTag
Wavellite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Wavellite
g3-4_
Variety of colours
Transparent_translucent
Perfect
Al3[PO4]2[OH{F]3}*5H2O
Prismatic\ acicular radiating aggregates}
Orthorhombica
Brittle}
Hydrated Phosphates
Oxidized Zones{ weathering products
Widespread USA; Tasmania, Australia; Bolivia; Bulgaria; Czech Republic; England; France; Germany; Ireland; Portugal; Romania and elsewhere
High Down quarry, Heddon, Filleigh, South Molton (near), Devon, England
Also a second imperfect cleavage at an angle of 88_ to the first\ fracture irregular to conchoidal\ brittle}
Silicates
Contact Metamorphic rocks
Ascension Island; Kola Peninsula, FSU
Mt. Varnbed (near), Lovozero massif, Kola Peninsula, Russia, FSU
Vlasovite^Na2ZrSi4O11
ftsTag
Voglite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Voglite
vNot determined
Green
Perfect
Ca2Cu[UO2][CO3]4}*6H2O
As coatings and aggregates of tiny scales\ scales are rhomboidal in outline{ resembling gypsum{ and are striated on the flat side parallel to an edge}u
Monoclinic
Hydrated Carbonates
Oxidized Zones{ weathering products
Arizona, Utah, USA; Czech Republic1
Elias mine, Jachymov ( St. Joachimsthal), Z
padocesky kraj, Bohemia, Czech Republic
Voglite^Ca2Cu(UO2)(CO3)4.*6H2O
ftsTag
Volkovskite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Volkovskite
vNot determined
Orange
Perfect
KCa4[B5O8[OH]]4[B[OH]3]2Cl}*4H2O
Plates of elongated outline with angles near 60_ and 120_{ sometimes rhomb_like\ plates up to 1}5 x 0}5 x 0}05mm in size\ as subspherical{ granular masses up to 5cm in size}
Monoclinic
Brittle\ crushes to small splinters}
Hydrated Borates!
EvaporitesA
Penobsquis, southern New Brunswick, Canada
Inder, Kazakhstan, (?), FSU
Volkovskite^KCa4[B5O8(OH)]4[B(OH)3]2Cl.*4H2O
ftsTag
Voltaite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
VoltaiteC
Dark green{
Opaque
K2[Fe~2]5[Fe~3]4[SO4]12}*18H2O
Crystals octahedral{ dodecahedral and in combinations of these\ also massive{ granular}
Canada; Arizona, North Carolina, South Dakota, USA; Katanga, Democratic Republic of Congo
Kalongwe, Kasolo (Shinkolobwe), Shaba, Democratic Republic of Congo
Vandendriesscheite^Pb(U+6)7O22.*12H2O
ftsTag
Vanmeersscheite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Vanmeersscheite
vNot determined
U~6[UO2]3[PO4]2[OH]6}*4H2O
As elongated plates}
Orthorhombic
Hydrated Phosphates
PegmatitesQ
Democratic Republic of Congo
Kobokobo, Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo
Vanmeersscheite^U+6(UO2)3(PO4)2(OH)6.*4H2O
ftsTag
Vanthoffite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Vanthoffite
g3-4c
Colourless
Transparent
Not determined
Na6Mg[SO4]4
Massive\ as bedded aggregates or anhedral grains}
MonoclinicS
Fracture conchoidal to uneven\ friable}
Anhydrous Sulphates
Evaporites
Imperial County, California, USA; China; Germany!
Wilhelmshall, Stassfurt, Sachsen, Germany
Vanthoffite^Na6Mg(SO4)4
ftsTag
Vanuralite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
VanuraliteE
Yellowy
Transparent
Perfect
Al[UO2]2[VO4]2[OH]}*11H2O
As crystal plates{ flattened}
Monoclinic=
Hydrated Vanadatese
Sedimentary Uranium Ores
Mounana, Gabon
Mounana mine, Franceville, Haut-Ogoou
, Gabon
Vanuralite^Al(UO2)2(VO4)2(OH).*11H2O?
ftsTag
stite (Wuestite)
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Wustite [Wuestite]M
vNot determined
Cubic
Oxides
Basic and Ultrabasic Volcanic rocks
Germany
Scharnha
sen, W
rttemberg, GermanyU
stite (Wuestite)^FeO
ftsTag
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Uranophane-Beta (Beta-uranophane)
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Uranophane_Beta [Beta_uranophane]
Yellow
Transparent_translucent
Perfect
Ca[UO2]SiO3[OH]2}*5H2O!
Crystals prismatic up to 1mm long{ elongated{ with square or rectangular cross_section\ sometimes flattened\ crystals often terminated by large faces\ as felt_like coatings or radial to fan_shaped aggregates of acicular crystals\ and as dense aggregates
MonoclinicU
Fracture conchoidal\ brittle}
Silicates
Pegmatites
Widespread USA; Argentina; Canada; Czech Republic; France; Germany; Japan; Portugal
As lamellar intergrowths up to 1}5 cm and as small tabular crystals}W
Trigonalu
Anhydrous Borates
Pegmatites
Tusion River Valley, Pamir Mountains, FSU
Tusion River valley, Pamir Mts. (SW), Russia (?), FSU
Tusionite^Mn+2Sn+4(BO3)2
ftsTag
Tvalchrelidzeite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
TvalchrelidzeiteQ
Perfect
Hg3[Sb{As]S3
Granular aggregates}
Monoclinic
Fracture uneven and conchoidal}
Sulphosalts
Hydrothermal Ore veins
Georgian SSR, FSU
Gomi deposit, Georgia (N), FSU
Tvalchrelidzeite^Hg3(Sb,As)S3
ftsTag
Twinnite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
TwinniteC
o7-8]
Black
Opaque
Perfect
Pb[Sb{As]2S4
Only two megascopic grains{ the larger about 1}5mm in diameter and four microscopic grains have been found\ the grains are polysynthetically twinned{ the trace of the composition plane being parallel}
Triclinic
Brittle}
Sulphosalts
Skarns and Calc_Silicates
Madoc, Ontario, Canadao
Taylor pit, Huntingdon twp., Hastings Co., Ontario, Canada
Twinnite^Pb(Sb,As)2S4
ftsTag
Tychite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Tychite
g3-4[
Colourless{
Transparent
Na6Mg2[CO3]4[SO4]
Crystals octahedral{ sometimes modified with cube faces}-
Cubic
Fracture conchoidal\ brittle}
Compound Sulphates
Evaporites
San Bernardino County, California, USA; Lake Katwe, Uganda
Goldfields district, Saskatchewan, Canada; western Moravia, Czech Republic
Beaver Lodge Lake, Goldfields district, Saskatchewan, Canadae
Tyrrellite^(Cu,Co,Ni)3Se4
ftsTag
Tyuyamunite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Tyuyamunite
e2-3c
Yellow
Translucent_opaque
Perfect
Ca[UO2]2V2O8}*5_*8H2O
Crystals tiny scales and laths elongated and flattened\ crystal faces dull and somewhat curved\ commonly massive{ compact to microcrystalline\ in fan_shaped or radial aggregates\ powdery and as thin coatings\ as an impregnation of limestone or sandstone
Orthorhombic'
Micaceous and distinct}
Vanadium Oxysalts
Sedimentary Uranium Ores
central western USA; Turkestan, FSU
Tyuya Muyun, Fergana, Uzbekistan, FSU
Tyuyamunite^Ca(UO2)2V2O8.*5-*8H2O
ftsTag
Uklonskovite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
UklonskoviteI
vNot determined
Colourless
Transparent
Not determined
NaMg[SO4]F}*2H2O
Crystals prismatic{ flattened{ up to 2mm in size}
Monoclinicc
Hydrated Sulphates
Evaporites
lower Amu-Darya River, FSU
Amu-Darya River, Kara-Kalpakiy, Kara Tau, Kazakhstan, FSU
Uklonskovite^NaMg(SO4)F.*2H2O
ftsTag
Ulexite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Ulexite
e2-3W
Colourless to white
Perfect
NaCaB5O6[OH]6}*5H2O
Crystals usually acicular{ greatly elongated\ commonly as nodules or lens_like masses of radially oriented or randomly arranged acicular crystals\ as tufted masses\ as crusts and compact veins composed of parallel fibres}
Crystals usually acicular{ greatly elongated\ commonly as nodules or lens_like masses of radially oriented or randomly arranged acicular crystals\ as tufted masses\ as crusts and compact veins composed of parallel fibres}
[Elbaite] crystals short to long prismatic{ vertically striated\ also acicular{ rarely flattened as thin tablets\ 3_{ 6_ or 9_sided\ hemimorphic\ single crystals or as parallel to radiating groups\ massive{ compact\ columnar to fibrous\ twinning}=
California, Nevada, North Carolina, Utah, USA; Austria; Canada; Germany; Israel; Italy; Japan; Island of Mull; Scotland; Taiwan and elsewhere
Tobermory, Isle of Mull, Scotland
Tobermorite^Ca5Si6(O,OH)18.*5H2O
ftsTag
Tochilinite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Tochilinite
VHN5=15-49g
Black
Opaque
6Fe0}9S}*5[Mg{Fe~2][OH]2
Acicular crystals{ in radiating fibrous aggregates}
Triclinic
Native elements and Alloys
Altered Ultramafic rocks
Lower Mamon complex and Staromelovatskiy intrusive, Voronezh region, Russia, FSU/
Tochilinite^6Fe0.9S.*5(Mg,Fe+2)(OH)2s
ftsTag
Todorokite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
TodorokiteE
vNot determined
Opaque
Perfect
[Mn~2{Ca{Mg][Mn~4]3O7}H2O
Crystals very minute{ thin plates flattened\ as nodular masses with concentric layering\ stalactitic\ columnar to fine fibrous aggregates\ and as thin coatings}
Monoclinic
Multiple Oxides
Oxidized Zones{ weathering products
Widespread USA; Austria; Bikini Atoll; Brazil; Cuba; France; Ghana; Mexico; Japan; Philippines; Saipan Island; South Africa
Todoroki mine, Hokkaido, Japan
Todorokite^(Mn+2,Ca,Mg)(Mn+4)3O7.H2O/
ftsTag
Tokkoite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Tokkoite?
i4-5Y
Yellowu
Not determined
K2Ca4Si7O17[O{OH{F]4
Radiating columnar aggregates}
Triclinic
Silicates
Contact Metamorphic rocks
Murunian alkaline massif, FSU
Murun massif, between the Charo and Tokko rivers, Yakutia (SW), Russia, FSU
Tokkoite^K2Ca4Si7O17(O,OH,F)4
ftsTag
Tolovkite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Tolovkite
k5-6_
Greyy
Opaque
IrSbS
As aggregates with a skeletal isometric crystal outline\ anhedral inclusions}
Cubic
Conchoidal fracture}u
Sulphides{ Tellurides etc
Basic and Ultrabasic Volcanic rocks
Tolovaka River Basin, north-eastern FSU
Ust`-Bel`skiy massif, Tolovka river basin, Russia (NE), FSU
Tolovkite^IrSbS
ftsTag
Tomichite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Tomichite
Black
Not determined
[V~3{Fe~3]4Ti3As~3O13[OH]
Small euhedral tabular crystals up to 1}5mm in length}
Monoclinic5
Antimonites{ Arsenitesa
Hydrothermal Ore veins
Kalgoorlie, Western Australia
Kalgoorlie, Western Australia, Australia
Tomichite^(V+3,Fe+3)4Ti3As+3O13(OH)
ftsTag
Tolovkite^IrSbS
Tombarthite-(Y)
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Tombarthite_[Y]
k5-6e
Black
Translucent_opaque
Y4[Si{H]4O12_x[OH]4~2x
Massive}
Monoclinic-
Silicates
Pegmatitesm
Tombarthite-(Y)^Y4(Si,H)4O12-x(OH)4+2x
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Thortveitite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
ThortveititeK
m6-7e
Green
Translucent_Transparent
Distinct in one direction
[Sc{Y]2Si2O7
Prismatic crystals}
MonoclinicK
Brittle}i
Silicates
Pegmatites
Iveland Parish, Norway; Japan; Madagascar; FSU
Iveland, Setersdalen, Norway
Thortveitite^(Sc,Y)2Si2O7
ftsTag
Thorutite (Smirnovite)
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Thorutite [Smirnovite]_
vNot determined
Black
Translucent
[Th{U{Ca]Ti2[O{OH]6
Short prismatic crystals up to 2 cm in length}K
Monoclinick
Metamict} Conchoidal fracture}
Oxides
Late stage cavities in Granites or Syenites
Unspecified locality, FSU
Thorutite (Smirnovite)^(Th,U,Ca)Ti2(O,OH)6
ftsTag
Threadgoldite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Threadgoldite
vNot determined
Yellow to yellowish green
Al[UO2]2[PO4]2[OH]}*8H2O
As micaceous tabular crystals elongated with a maximum length of 1 mm}'
MonoclinicG
Hydrated Phosphates
Pegmatites
Kobokobo, Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo
Kobokobo, Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo
Threadgoldite^Al(UO2)2(PO4)2(OH).*8H2O[
ftsTag
Tiemannite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
TiemanniteG
e2-3a
Grey{
Opaque
Crystals tetrahedral\ usually dull{ frequently striated\ commonly massive{ compact granular}=
Cubic
Fracture conchoidal to uneven\ brittle}
Native elements and Alloys
Hydrothermal Ore veins
Utah, USA; Harz Mountains, Germany+
Clausthal, Harz, GermanyY
Tiemannite^HgSe
ftsTag
Tienshanite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Tienshanite
m6-7a
Green
Distinct in one direction
BaNa2MnTiB2Si6O20
Massive\ finely crystalline aggregates up to 5 x 6cm in size}
Hexagonal
Brittle}g
Silicates
Pegmatites
southern Tienshan, Middle East
Turkestan-Alai, Tien Shan Mts. (S), Kirghizia (?), FSU'
Tienshanite^BaNa2MnTiB2Si6O20
ftsTag
Tikhonenkovite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
TikhonenkoviteM
g3-4g
Colourless
Perfect
SrAlF4[OH]}H2O
Small crystals{ up to 5mm in diameter\ combinations of several prisms}%
MonoclinicE
Fracture conchoidal to uneven}y
Halides
Oxidized Zones{ weathering products
Tuva, FSU
Karasug, Tannu-Ola Mts., Tuva, Russia, FSU1
Tikhonenkovite^SrAlF4(OH).H2O
ftsTag
Tilasite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
TilasiteC
Greyu
Translucent
CaMg[AsO4]F
Crystals often complex{ up to 6mm in greatest dimension\ sometimes elongated{ and flattened\ massive\ twinning common}_
Monoclinic
Parting\ brittle}
Anhydrous Arsenates
Oxidized Zones{ weathering products
Arizona, USA; India; Sweden
ngban mine, Filipstad (near), V
rmland, Sweden
Tilasite^CaMg(AsO4)F
ftsTag
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
White
Opaque
Indistinct
As minute embedded grains\ also small rounded grains in placer deposits}
Cubic
Fracture hackly\ ductile{ malleable}u
Native elements and Alloys
Hydrothermal Ore veins
Oban, New South Wales, Australia; Beaver Lodge, Saskatchewan, Canada; Islands of Volcano and StromboliM
Aberfoil and Sam rivers, Oban, New South Wales, Australia
Tin^Sn
ftsTag
Tinaksite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Tinaksite
Yellowu
Perfect
K2Na[Ca{Mn~2]2TiSi7O19[OH]
Crystals prismatic{ from tenths of a millimetre to several centimetres\ often in radiating fibrous aggregates and rosettes up to 3 _ 5cm in diameter}
Crystals often resemble cubes\ commonly prismatic\ also tabular\ prism faces striated parallel\ also as stalactitic masses and chalcedonic crusts}
Monoclinic
Fracture uneven\ brittle}
Halides
Pegmatites1
Colorado, USA; Greenland; FSU
Ivigtut, Greenland (SW)
Thomsenolite^NaCaAlF6.H2O
ftsTag
Thomsonite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
ThomsoniteG
k5-6a
White
Transparent_translucent
Perfect
NaCa2Al5Si5O20}*6H2O
Acicular{ short_columnar{ thick_tabular crystals}
Orthorhombic]
Brittle}{
Framework Silicates
Late stage cavities in Volcanic rocks
central western USA; Australia; Canada; Czech Republic; Faeroe Islands, Germany; Greenland; India; Ireland; Italy; Scotland and elsewhere
Old Kilpatrick, Dumbartonshire, Scotland
Thomsonite^NaCa2Al5Si5O20.*6H2O
ebit9
ftsTag
Thorbastn
site (Thorbastnaesite)
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Thorbastnasite [Thorbastnaesite]o
vNot determined
Brown
Not determined
Th[Ca{Ce][CO3]2F2}*3H2O
Massive\ cryptocrystalline}
Hexagonal
Hydrated Carbonates
Syenites{ Alkali intrusions
Eastern Siberia, FSU
Siberia (E), Russia, FSU
Thorbastn
site (Thorbastnaesite)^Th(Ca,Ce)(CO3)2F2.*3H2Oa
ftsTag
Thoreaulite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Thoreaulite
k5-6a
Brown to brownish green
Opaque
Perfect
SnTa2O6
Crystals short prismatic\ subhedral\ as irregular masses up to 5 x 10cm\ twinning{ lamellar}Y
Monoclinicy
Oxides
Pegmatites
Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo
Manono, Shaba, Democratic Republic of Congo
Thoreaulite^SnTa2O6
ftsTag
Thorianite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
ThorianiteG
m6-7a
Variety of colours
Translucent_opaque
Crystals commonly cubic or cubo_octahedral\ found as embedded grains or crystals\ as crystals{ often water worn{ in alluvial deposits\ interpenetration twins very common}
Cubic
Fracture conchoidal to uneven\ brittle}
Oxides
Pegmatites;
Alaska, California, Montana, Easton, Pennsylvania, USA; Canada; Madagascar; Siberia; South Africa; Sri Lanka;
Balangoda, Sabaragamuwa prov., Sri Lanka
Thorianite^ThO2
ftsTag
Thorikosite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Thorikosite
vNot determined
Yellow
Transparent_translucent
Perfect
Pb3[Sb~3{As~3]O3[OH]Cl2
As prismatic tabular crystals} Curved faces are common}
Crystals generally short prismatic{ highly modified{ usually elongated parallel\ massive{ compact{ or as disseminated grains\ twinning not common}
Orthorhombic
Imperfect\ fracture uneven to conchoidal\ brittle}
Orthosilicates+
Skarns and Calc_Silicates
California, Colorado, New Jersey, USA; Antarctica; Australia; England; France; Japan; Sweden; Wales, UK
Sterling Hill, Sussex Co., New Jersey, USA
Tephroite^Mn2SiO4
ftsTag
Terskite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Terskite?
Violets
Not determined
Na4ZrSi6O15[OH]2}*H2O
As 1 to 3}5mm plates}
Orthorhombic
Silicates
Syenites{ Alkali intrusions
Kola Peninsula, FSU
Mt. Alluaiv and Mt. Karnasurt, Lovozero massif, Kola Peninsula, Russia, FSU
Terskite^Na4ZrSi6O15(OH)2.*H2O-
ftsTag
Teruggite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Teruggite
e2-3]
Colourless}
Transparent
Ca4MgAs2B12O22[OH]12}*12H2O
Crystals acicular{ greatly elongated with rhomboidal cross section perpendicular to this direction\ cauliflower_shaped nodules\ ranging from 2 to 6 cm in diameter}
Monoclinic
Hydrated Borates
Evaporites
Province of Jujuy, Argentina=
Loma Blanca borate deposit, Jujuy, Argentina
Teruggite^Ca4MgAs2B12O22(OH)12.*12H2O
ftsTag
Teschemacherite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Teschemacherite
c1-2k
Colourless to white
Transparent
Perfect
[NH4]HCO3
Massive{ compact crystalline}
OrthorhombicK
Brittle}i
Anhydrous Carbonates
Sedimentary rocks
Guanape Islands, Peru; Saldanha Bay, South Africa
Saldanha Bay, Cape Province, South Africa
Teschemacherite^(NH4)HCO3
ftsTag
Testibiopalladite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Testibiopalladite
g3-4o
Opaque
Imperfect
Pd[Sb{Bi]Te
Irregular{ short prismatic{ 0}07 to 0}10mm grains}/
Cubic
Brittle}i
Sulphides{ Tellurides etc
Hydrothermal Ore veins
south-western and north-eastern China
Unspecified Localities, China (SW and NE)
Testibiopalladite^Pd(Sb,Bi)Te
ftsTag
Tetra-auricupride
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Tetra_auricupride
i4-5k
Yellow
Not determined
Irregular grains often with striations on the surface}
Tetragonal1
Native elements and Alloysa
Hydrothermal Ore veins
Xinjiang Autonomous Region, China
Sardala, Marneshi Co., Xinjiang Region, China
Tetra-auricupride^AuCuA
iite{
ftsTag
Tetradymite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Tetradymite
c1-2c
Grey}
Opaque
Perfect
Bi2Te2S
Crystals usually indistinct\ steep pyramidal with pyramid faces striated horizontally\ commonly massive{ granular to foliated\ also bladed\ twinning as fourlings}
Crystals platy{ thin\ in sheaves and rosettes forming subparallel and radiating aggregate from 0}5 to 1mm across}
Monoclinic
Selenites{ Selenates{ Tellurites{ Tellurates
Oxidized Zones{ weathering products
Sonora, Mexico; Arizona, Nevada, USAY
Moctezuma Mine, Moctezuma, Sonora, Mexico
Sonoraite^Fe+3Te+4O3(OH).H2O
ftsTag
Sopcheite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Sopcheite
g3-4[
Not determined
Ag4Pd3Te4
As <0}02mm grains forming xenomorphic veins in chalcopyrite}
Orthorhombic
Colour found only in polished section}O
Sulphides{ Tellurides etc
Hydrothermal Ore veins
Monchegorsk Pluton, FSU
Sopcha massif, Monchegorsk pluton, Kola Peninsula, Russia, FSU-
Sopcheite^Ag4Pd3Te4
ftsTag
Sorbyite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
SorbyiteA
g3-4[
Black
Opaque
Perfect
Pb19[Sb{As]20S49
Crystals equant to thin tabular\ always elongate\ commonly heavily striated}9
MonoclinicY
Sulphosalts
Skarns and Calc_Silicates
Madoc, Ontario, Canada
Taylor pit, Madoc, Huntingdon twp., Hastings Co., Ontario, Canada
Sorbyite^Pb19(Sb,As)20S49
ftsTag
Sorensenite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Sorensenite
k5-6a
Colourless
Distinct in one direction
Na4SnBe2Si6O16[OH]4
Crystals acicular or elongated tabular{ up to 10 x 1 x 1cm in size}
MonoclinicU
Brittle}s
Silicates
Syenites{ Alkali intrusions
Ilimaussaq alkalic intrusive, southern Greenland
Nakalaq, Il
maussaq intrusive, Greenland (S)M
Sorensenite^Na4SnBe2Si6O16(OH)4
ftsTag
Sosedkoite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
SosedkoiteE
VHN20=800-860
Colourless
Transparent
[K{Na]5Al2[Ta{Nb]22O60
As acicular crystals}
Orthorhombic?
Multiple Oxides
Pegmatites
Kola Peninsula, Russia, FSU
Unspecified locality, Kola Peninsula, Russia, FSU
Sosedkoite^(K,Na)5Al2(Ta,Nb)22O60
ftsTag
Soucekite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Soucekite
g3-4]
Greyw
Opaque
Not determined
PbCuBi[S{Se]3
Anhedral grains up to 0}01mm across{ commonly very finely polysynthetically twinned}E
Orthorhombicg
Sulphosalts
Hydrothermal Ore veins
western Bohemia, Czech Republic
Oldrichov, Tachov (near), Bohemia, Czech Republic
Soucekite^PbCuBi(S,Se)3
ftsTag
Souzalite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Souzalite
k5-6[
Dark green{
[Mg{Fe~2]3[Al{Fe~3]4[PO4]4[OH]6}*2H2O
As coarse fibrous masses} Polysynthetic twinning}
Triclinic
Hydrated Phosphates
Pegmatites
Minas Gerais, Brazil
Corrego Frio Pegmatite, Divino (near), Minas Gerais, Brazil
Souzalite^(Mg,Fe+2)3(Al,Fe+3)4(PO4)4(OH)6.*2H2O
ftsTag
Spangolite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
SpangoliteG
Green
Transparent_translucent
Perfect
Cu6Al[SO4][OH]12Cl}*3H2O
Crystals short prismatic or tabular{ usually holohedral{ less commonly hemimorphic\ crystals hexagonal in aspect\ prism and trigonal pyramid faces striated horizontally\ twinning rare}
Trigonal
Fracture conchoidal\ brittle}
Hydrated Sulphates=
Oxidized Zones{ weathering products
Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah, USA; Australia; England; Sardinia
Globe dist., Tombstone (near), Cochise Co., Arizona, USA
Spangolite^Cu6Al(SO4)(OH)12Cl.*3H2O
ftsTag
Spencerite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
SpenceriteC
White
Perfect
Zn4[PO4]2[OH]2}*3H2O
Crystals tabular{ elongated\ terminations blunt or lancelike\ commonly striated\ massive{ stalactitic{ with platy to columnar structure\ polysynthetic twinning}u
Monoclinic
Hydrated Phosphates
Oxidized Zones{ weathering products
British Columbia, Canada; Yorkshire, England;
Hudson Bay Zn mine, Salmo, West Kootenay Dist., British Columbia, Canada
Spencerite^Zn4(PO4)2(OH)2.*3H2O
ftsTag
Sperrylite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
SperryliteG
m6-7a
Silver}
Opaque
Indistinct
PtAs2
Crystals cubic or cubo_octahedral\ sometimes highly modified}
Cubic
Fracture conchoidal\ brittle}
Sulphides{ Tellurides etc
Hydrothermal Ore veins
North Carolina, Wyoming, USA; Kambalda, Western Australia; Canada; Finland; eastern Siberia; South Africa
Botryoidal aggregates composed of lath_like crystals\ radial aggregates of blade_like crystals}
Orthorhombic
Hydroxides
Altered Ultramafic rocks
Richmond County, Quebec, Canada
Jeffrey mine, Shipton twp., Richmond Co., Qu
bec, CanadaS
Spertiniite^Cu(OH)2
ftsTag
Spessartine (Spessartite)
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Spessartine [Spessartite]
Transparent_translucent
Mn3Al2[SiO4]3
Crystals usually dodecahedrons or trapezohedrons\ also in combination{ or with hexoctahedron\ crystal faces often striated\ massive{ compact\ fine or coarse granular\ embedded grains}
Cubic
Parting sometimes distinct}
Hydrated SulphatesI
Many different geological environments
Widespread USA; Afghanistan, Broken Hill, Australia; Brazil; Czech Republic; England; Finland; Madagascar; New Zealand; Pakistan; Wales
Aschaffenburg, Spessart, GermanyY
Spessartine (Spessartite)^Mn3Al2(SiO4)3
ftsTag
Sphalerite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
SphaleriteE
g3-4_
Variety of colours
Transparent_translucent
Perfect
[Zn{Fe]S
Cubic{ often twinned crystals{ tetrahedral{ dodecahedral\ coarse to fine_grained{ compact{ massive{ botryoidal}w
Cubic
Brittle{ conchoidal}
Sulphides{ Tellurides etc
Many different geological environments)
Widespread common zinc mineral; USA; New South Wales, Australia; Brazil; Canada; Czech Republic; England; France; Germany; Italy; Japan; Namibia; Romania; Scotland; Spain; Sweden; Former Yugoslavia
Sphalerite^(Zn,Fe)S
ftsTag
Spheniscidite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Spheniscidite
c1-2e
Brown
Opaque
Not determined
[NH4{K][Fe~2{Al]2[PO4]2[OH]}*2H2O
Earthy}
Monoclinic7
Hydrated Phosphates
Oxidized Zones{ weathering products
British Antarctic Territory, Antarctica
Elephant Island, British Antarctic Territory, Antarctica'
Spheniscidite^(NH4,K)(Fe+2,Al)2(PO4)2(OH).*2H2O
ftsTag
Tacharanite
rdPar
Fun ction
0D33. $
pElem
xes to "
}real
umscans
Number
Sobolevite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
SoboleviteC
i4-5]
Brown
Perfect
Na11[Na{Ca]4[Mg{Mn~2]Ti4[Si2O7]2[PO4]4O3F3
Platy masses up to 5mm wide{ flattened}
Monoclinic5
Silicates
Syenites{ Alkali intrusions
Kola Peninsula, FSU
Mt. Alluaiv, Lovozero massif (NW), Kola Peninsula, Russia, FSU
Tabular to elongate crystals up to 2 cm\ radial fibrous aggregates\}{
Tetragonal
Fluoresces yellow_green under uv light}
Hydrated Arsenates
Oxidized Zones{ weathering products
Unspecified Locality, Russia (?), FSU
Sodium uranospinite^(Na2,Ca)(UO2)2(AsO4)2.*5H2O
ftsTag
Sodium-zippeite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Sodium_zippeite
vNot determined
Yellow
Not determined
Na4[UO2]6[SO4]3[OH]10}*4H2O
As efflorescences of compact microcrystals}
OrthorhombicI
Hydrated Sulphatesq
Effloresences
Utah, USA
Numerous localities, Utah, USA
Sodium-zippeite^Na4(UO2)6(SO4)3(OH)10.*4H2O
ftsTag
Sogdianite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
SogdianiteE
Pink to purple
Transparent
Perfect
[K{Na]2[Li{Fe~2]3[Zr{Ti{Fe~3]Si12O30
Massive\ platy}
Hexagonal
Orthosilicatese
Pegmatites
Tadzhikistan, FSU
Alai Mts., Turan dist., Tadzhikistan, FSU
Sogdianite^(K,Na)2(Li,Fe+2)3(Zr,Ti,Fe+3)Si12O30
ftsTag
Solongoite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
SolongoiteE
g3-4_
Colourless
Transparent
Not determined
Ca2B3O4[OH]4Cl
Crystals up to 0}1mm in diameter and 0}2mm in length}
MonoclinicU
Anhydrous Borates
Skarns and Calc_Silicates
Solongo, Buryat ASSR, FSU
Solongo deposit, Buryat, FSU
Solongoite^Ca2B3O4(OH)4Cl
ftsTag
thorhombickw.3
stub
illus'
0"@$3C
v0erif
a few y
ftstitle
La Vilate quarry, Chanteloube, Haute-Vienne, France
Alluaudite^NaCaFe+2(Mn,Fe+2,Fe+3,Mg)2(PO4)3
Alluaudite^NaCaF0
Sincosite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Sincosite
vNot determined
Green
Perfect
Ca[V~4]2[PO4]2[OH]4}*3H2O
Crystals thin to thick tabular{ usually square in outline\ often in compact{ irregular or scaly masses\ flattened{ nearly circular rosettes{ radial aggregates and as small nodules admixed with carbonaceous material\ twinning{ rare}
Tetragonal
Brittle}
Compound Phosphates
Sedimentary Uranium Oresg
South Dakota, Idaho, USA; Peru; FSU
Sincos, Peru
Sincosite^Ca(V+4)2(PO4)2(OH)4.*3H2O
ftsTag
Sinhalite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Sinhalite
m6-7]
Variety of colours
Transparent
Not determined
MgAlBO4
Massive\ rounded grains}
Orthorhombic9
Anhydrous Borates
Skarns and Calc_Silicates
Bancroft, Ontario, Canada; Sri Lanka; Tanzania; New York, USA
Sri Lanka
Sinhalite^MgAlBO4
ftsTag
Sinkankasite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
SinkankasiteI
Colourless to white
Transparent_translucent
H2MnAl[PO4]2[OH]}*6H2O
As crystals <3mm{ elongated{ polysynthetic twinning common}
Triclinic
Hydrated Phosphates
Pegmatites
South Dakota, USA
Barker Pegmatite, Keystone (near), Pennington Co., South Dakota, USA=
Sinkankasite^H2MnAl(PO4)2(OH).*6H2O
ftsTag
Sinnerite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Sinnerite
vNot determined
Opaque
Not determined
Cu6As4S9
Found as a single{ equant{ highly twinned crystal{ about 3mm across{ on a crystal of binnite\ twinned planes}
matic zone striated parallel to [100], crystals up to 7 mm in leng|
Siderotil
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Siderotil
vNot determined
White
Not determined
Fe~2SO4}*5H2O
Divergent groups of acicular crystals and as fibrous crusts}
Triclinic
Hydrated Sulphatese
Efflorescences
Arizona, California, Nevada, Utah, USA and elsewhere
Idrija (Idria), Slovenia
Siderotil^Fe+2SO4.*5H2O
ftsTag
Sidorenkite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Sidorenkite
Perfect
Na3Mn[PO4][CO3]
Irregular grains and rectangular blocky crystals up to 2cm}
Monoclinic/
Fracture stepped}
Compound Phosphates
Pegmatites
Kola Peninsula, FSU
Mt. Alluaiv region, Lovozero massif, Kola Peninsula, Russia, FSU!
Sidorenkite^Na3Mn(PO4)(CO3)
ftsTag
Sidwillite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
SidwilliteC
e2-3]
Yellowy
Perfect
MoO3}*2H2O
Tabular crystals up to 0}2mm in length}
Monoclinic
Tungstates{ MolybdatesA
Oxidized Zones{ weathering products
Colorado, USA
Lake Como, Hinsdale Co., Colorado, USA
Sidwillite^MoO3.*2H2O
ftsTag
Siegenite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Siegenite
k5-6_
Greyy
Opaque
Imperfect
[Ni{Co]3S4
Crystals usually octahedra\ commonly massive{ compact to granular\ twinning}7
Cubic
Fracture subconchoidal to uneven}
Sulphides{ Tellurides etc
Hydrothermal Ore veins
Missouri, USA; Kalgoorlie district, Western Australia; Czech Republic; France; Germany; Japan; Katanga, Democratic Republic of Congo
Jungfer mine, M
sen, Siegen dist., Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
Siegenite^(Ni,Co)3S4
ftsTag
Sieleckiite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Sieleckiite
Royal blue
Opaque
Not determined
Cu3Al4[PO4]2[OH]12}*2H2O
Small spheres with radiating fibrous structure}
Triclinic
Hydrated Phosphates
Oxidized Zones{ weathering products
Mt. Oxide Mine, Queensland, Australia
Mt. Oxide mine, Mt. Isa (N), Queensland, Australia;
Sieleckiite^Cu3Al4(PO4)2(OH)12.*2H2O
ftsTag
Sigloite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Sigloite?
Yellow to yellowish brown
Perfect
Fe~3Al2[PO4]2[OH]3}*7H2O
Short prismatic crystals} As pseudomorphs after vauxite}!
Triclinic
Hydrated Phosphates
Hydrothermal Ore veins
Potos
, Bolivia
Siglo XX mine, Llallagua, Potos
, Bolivia
Sigloite^Fe+3Al2(PO4)2(OH)3.*7H2O
ftsTag
Silhydrite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
SilhydriteE
White
Not determined
*3SiO2}H2O
Monomineralic masses of crystals\ distinctively punky{ light in heft{ very porous when dry}
OrthorhombicQ
Fracture surfaces of aggregates rough and subconchoidal}
Silicates
Sedimentary rocks
Trinity County, California, USA
Bonanza King Quad., Trinity Center (E), Trinity Co., California, USAw
Silhydrite^*3SiO2.H2O
ftsTag
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Sillenite
vNot determined
Green
Translucent
Not determined
Bi12SiO20
Massive{ fine_grained\ earthy}
Cubic
Silicates
Oxidized Zones{ weathering products
Durango, Mexico
Durango, Mexico
nite^Bi12SiO20
ftsTag
Sillimanite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Sillimanite
o7-8c
Variety of colours
Transparent_translucent
Perfect
Al2SiO5
Columnar{ prismatic}
OrthorhombicA
Brittle}_
Orthosilicates
Regional Metamorphic rocks
Widespread USA; Burma, Canada; Czech Republic; France; Germany; India; Ireland; Kenya; North and South Korea; Madagascar; Scotland; South Africa; Sri Lanka; Tanzania
Saybrook, Middlesex Co., Connecticut, USA
Sillimanite^Al2SiO5
ftsTag
Silver (Silver-3C)
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Silver [Silver_3C]U
e2-3o
Silver
Opaque
Filiform{ sheet and curl_shaped{ mossy{ compact}
Cubic
Ductile{ malleable}
Native elements and Alloys
Oxidized Zones{ weathering products
Broken Hill, Australia; Norway; Bolivia; Widespread
Silver (Silver-3C)^Ag
ftsTag
Simonellite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Simonellite
vNot determined
White
C19H24
Encrustations}
Orthorhombic
Organic Compounds
Slags and Clinkers7
Toscana, Italy[
Fognano, Toscana, Italy
Simonellite^C19H24
ftsTag
Simonite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Simonite=
vNot determined
Opaque
TlHgAs3S6
Monoclinic
Sulphosalts
Hydrothermal Ore veins'
FYRO MacedoniaK
Alsar (Allchar), Rozden (near), FYRO Macedonia
Simonite^TlHgAs3S6
ftsTag
Simplotite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
SimplotiteE
c1-2_
Yellow to yellowish green
Not determined
CaV4O9}*5H2O
Micaceous plates and hemispherical aggregates of plates}#
MonoclinicC
Micaceous}c
Vanadium Oxysalts
Fumaroles
Colorado, Utah, USA
Peanut Mine, Montrose Co., Colorado, USA
Simplotite^CaV4O9.*5H2O
ftsTag
Simplotite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
SimplotiteE
c1-2_
Yellow to yellowish green
Not determined
CaV4O9}*5H2O
Micaceous plates and hemispherical aggregates of plates}#
MonoclinicC
Micaceous}c
Vanadium Oxysalts
Fumaroles
Colorado, Utah, USA
Peanut Mine, Montrose Co., Colorado, USA
Simplotite^CaV4O9.*5H2O
Transparent-translucent
Perfect
KAlSi3O8
Triclinic
Thick tabular crystals, often with green chlorite dust.
California, Hawaii, Pennsylvania, USA; Italy; Sicily and elsewhere)
Sal-ammoniac^NH4Cl[
ftsTag
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Saleeite?
g3-4Y
Yellowu
Translucent_Transparent
Perfect
Mg[UO2]2[PO4]2}*10H2O
Crystals rectangular plates flattened{ ranging in size up to 3mm on edge{ flattened bipyramids\ fan_shaped groups{ subparallel aggregates with torbernite{ aggregates of thin plates and scales}
Tetragonal
Hydrated Phosphates
Sedimentary Uranium Ores;
Arizona, South Dakota, USA; Rum Jungle, Australia; Brazil; France; Germany; Portugal; Democratic Republic of Congo
eite^Mg(UO2)2(PO4)2.*10H2O
ftsTag
Salesite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
SalesiteC
Bluish green}
Transparent
Perfect
Cu~2[IO3][OH]
Tiny stout prismatic crystals with pyramidal terminations}1
OrthorhombicS
Brittle}q
Nitrates{ Iodates
Oxidized Zones{ weathering products
Chuquicamata, Chile
Cachinal, Atacama desert, Antofagasta, Chile?
Salesite^Cu+2(IO3)(OH)u
ftsTag
Samarskite-(Y)
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Samarskite_[Y]M
k5-6g
Black
Sub_translucent_Opaque
[Fe~3{Y{Fe~2{U{Ce][Nb{Ta]O4
Prismatic crystals with rectangular cross_section}C
Orthorhombice
Multiple Oxides
Pegmatites
Ilmen Mts., Russia, FSU
Miass, Zlatoust reg., Ilmen Mts., Russia, FSU
Samarskite-(Y)^(Fe+3,Y,Fe+2,U,Ce)(Nb,Ta)O4i
ftsTag
Sampleite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Sampleite
Bluish green{
Perfect
NaCa[Cu~2]5[PO4]4Cl}*5H2O
Crystals very thin{ lathlike elongated and flattened}
Orthorhombic7
Hydrated Phosphates
Oxidized Zones{ weathering products
Chuquicamata, Chile; Australia; Austria
Chuquicamata, Antofagasta, Chile
Sampleite^NaCa(Cu+2)5(PO4)4Cl.*5H2O
ftsTag
Samsonite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Samsonite
e2-3_
Black
Opaque
Ag4MnSb2S6
Crystals prismatic}
Monoclinic
Fracture conchoidal{ brittle}
Sulphosalts
Hydrothermal Ore veins
Harz Mountains, Germany
Samson Mine, St. Andreasberg, Harz, Germany
Samsonite^Ag4MnSb2S6A
ftsTag
Saneroite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Saneroite
vNot determined
Orange
Perfect
Na2[Mn~2{Mn~3]10Si11VO34[OH]4
Triclinic
Silicates
Hydrothermal Ore veins?
Liguria, Italyc
Gumbatesa and Molinello, Val Greveglia, Liguria, Italy
Saneroite^Na2(Mn+2,Mn+3)10Si11VO34(OH)4
ftsTag
Sanidine
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
SanidineC
Colourless to white
Translucent
Perfect
[K{Na]AlSi3O8
Prismatic}
Monoclinic)
Uneven{ brittle}O
Framework Silicates
Pegmatites
common mineral; widespread
Drachenfels, Eifel, Rheinland, Germany
Sanidine^(K,Na)AlSi3O8;
ftsTag
Sanjuanite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
SanjuaniteG
White
Opaque
Al2[PO4][SO4][OH]}*9H2O
As aggregates of microscopic fibers\ chalk_like compact masses}
MonoclinicU
Earthy fracture}{
Compound Phosphates
Sedimentary rocks
San Juan, Argentina
Sierra Chica de Zonda, Dept. Pocito, San Juan, ArgentinaE
Sanjuanite^Al2(PO4)(SO4)(OH).*9H2O
ftsTag
Sanmartinite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
SanmartiniteG
vNot determined
Brown
Perfect
[Zn{Fe~2]WO4
As microscopic tabular crystals{ recticular aggregates and fine granular masses}/
MonoclinicO
Tungstates{ Molybdates{
Hydrothermal Ore veins
San Luis, Argentina
San Martin (W), Los Corrillos, San Luis, Argentina
Sanmartinite^(Zn,Fe+2)WO4
ftsTag
Santaclaraite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Santaclaraite
m6-7c
Pink}
Ca[Mn~2]4Si5O14[OH]2}H2O
Radiating lamellar aggregates composed of thin prismatic to tabular crystals flattened and as fibrous to prismatic crystals in veins\ twinning common}q
Triclinic
Chain Silicates
Metamorphic rocks
Santa Clara and Stanislaus counties, California, USA)
Diablo Range, Santa Clara Co., California, USAm
Santaclaraite^Ca(Mn+2)4Si5O14(OH)2.H2O
ftsTag
Santafeite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
SantafeiteE
vNot determined
Black
Opaque
Perfect
[Na{Ca{Sr]3[Mn{~2Fe~3]2[Mn~4]2[VO4]4[OH{O]5}*2H2O
As rosettes of acicular crystals} Rosettes up to 2}8 mm in diameter}c
Northwest Territories, Canada; FSU; Former Yugoslavia;
Rutherfordine
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Rutherfordine
vNot determined
White
Perfect
UO2[CO3]
Thin lath_like single crystals up to 3mm in length\ elongated{ large\ microscopic fibrous aggregates\ crystals often striated\ often form radiating clusters}
Orthorhombic
Anhydrous Carbonates
Sedimentary Uranium Ores
Edwards Creek, South Australia; Tanzania; Maine, New Hampshire, Wyoming, USA; Katanga, Democratic Republic of Congo
Morogoro, Uluguru Mountains, Tanzania
Rutherfordine^UO2(CO3)
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Rutile
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Rutile?
m6-7Y
Reddish brown
Transparent_translucent
Distinct in one direction
Thick_columnar{ needle_shaped crystals\ often heart_shaped and reniform twins\ longitudinal striation{ compact{ granular{ tabular{ disseminated{ detached grains}
Ornak, W. High Tatra, Poland ; Staszic mine, Rudki, Polandm
Rozenite^Fe+2SO4.*4H2O
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, USA; England; Japan; Poland
Ornak, W. High Tatra, Poland ; Staszic mine, Rudki, Polandm
Rozenite^Fe+2SO4.*4H2O
l4Si6O24F
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Rubellite (pink Elbaite - variety of Tourmaline)
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Rubellite [pink Elbaite _ variety of Tourmaline]
Light green to blackish green
Transparent_translucent
Indistinct-
Na[Li{Al]3Al6[BO3]3Si6O18[OH]4a
Crystals short to long prismatic{ vertically striated\ also acicular{ rarely flattened as thin tablets\ 3_{ 6_ or 9_sided\ hemimorphic\ single crystals or as parallel to radiating groups\ massive{ compact\ columnar to fibrous\ twinning}c
Trigonal
Fracture uneven to conchoidal\ brittle}
Ring Silicates
Late stage cavities in Granites or Syenites
San Diego County, California, USA
Rubellite (pink Elbaite - variety of Tourmaline)^Na(Li,Al)3Al6(BO3)3Si6O18(OH)4
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Rucklidgeite
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RucklidgeiteG
vNot determined
Colourless
Not determined
[Bi{Pb]3Te4
Foliated aggregates and as tabular grains up to 0}5mm}
Trigonal=
Sulphides{ Tellurides etc
Hydrothermal Ore veins
Zod and Kochkar gold deposits, FSU
Zod mine, Armenia; and Kochkar mine, Ural Mts., Russia, FSU
Rucklidgeite^(Bi,Pb)3Te4[
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Ruizite
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Ruizite
Orange to orange_brown
Not determined
CaMn~3Si2O6[OH]}*2H2O
Prismatic crystals elongated and twinned\ usually forms spherules up to 1 mm across\ rarely as isolated crystals}
Monoclinicy
Silicates
Skarns and Calc_Silicates
Gila County, Arizona, USA
Christmas Mine, Christmas, Gila Co., Arizona, USA
Ruizite^CaMn+3Si2O6(OH).*2H2O
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Russellite
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RusselliteC
g3-4]
Yellow to yellowish green
Not determined
Bi2WO6
Massive{ compact{ fine_grained}
Tetragonal#
Tungstates{ MolybdatesO
Hydrothermal Ore veins{
Cornwall, England, UK
Castle-an-Dinas wolfram mine, St. Columb Major, Cornwall, England
Russellite^Bi2WO6
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Rustenburgite
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Rustenburgite
i4-5a
Not determined
[Pt{Pd]3Sn
Single{ microscopic}
Cubic
Native elements and Alloys
Basic and Ultrabasic Igneous rocksS
Rustenburg and Atok platinum mines, Bushveld Igneous Complex, South Africa
Rustenburg mine, Merensky Reef, Transvaal, South Africa
Rustenburgite^(Pt,Pd)3Sn9
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Ruthenarsenite
ftstitle
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RuthenarseniteI
Not determined
[Ru{Ni]As
Irregular inclusions}
Orthorhombic
Sulphides{ Tellurides etc
Basic and Ultrabasic Volcanic rocks
Ioma area, Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea
Ruthenarsenite^(Ru,Ni)As
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Rutheniridosmine
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RutheniridosmineO
m6-7i
White
Opaque
[Ir{Os{Ru]
Minute grains}
Hexagonal
Native elements and Alloys5
Basic and Ultrabasic Volcanic rocks
Hokkaido, Japan
Hokkaido, Japan
Rutheniridosmine^(Ir,Os,Ru)
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Rutheniridosmine
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RutheniridosmineO
m6-7i
White
Opaque
[Ir{Os{Ru]
Minute grains}
Hexagonal
Native elements and Alloys5
Basic and Ultrabasic Volcanic rocks
Hokkaido, Japan
Hokkaido, Japan
Rutheniridosmine^(Ir,Os,Ru)
matite, North Groton, Grafton Co.,
Oxidized Zones, weathering products
Tsumeb, Namibia
Tsumeb, Namibia; Morenci, Arizona, USA
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Arsentsumebite^Pb2Cu(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)
Arsentsumebite^Pb2Cu(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)
merite (Roemerite)
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Romerite [Roemerite][
g3-4u
Brown
Translucent
Perfect
Fe~2[Fe~3]2[SO4]4}*14H2O
Crystals thick tabular\ cuboidal\ as crystal aggregates and crusts\ granular\ stalactitic}o
California, Colorado, USA; Kalgoorlie, Western Australia; Gabon
Stuckslacker Mine, Coloma (near), El Dorado Co., California, USAK
Roscoelite^K(V+3,Al,Mg)2(AlSi3)O10(OH)2
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Roselite-beta
ftstitle
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Roselite_beta
g3-4c
Pink}
Transparent_translucent
Perfect
Ca2Co[AsO4]2}*2H2O
Granular masses\ distinct crystals not common}5
Triclinic
Hydrated Arsenates}
Oxidized Zones{ weathering products
Germany; Namibia; Bou Izakarn, Morocco
Roselite-beta^Ca2Co(AsO4)2.*2H2O3
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Rosenbuschite
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Rosenbuschite
k5-6g
Orange to orange_brown
Transparent
Perfect
[Ca{Na]3[Zr{Ti]Si2O8F
Crystals prismatic or acicular{ up to 2 mm long\ usually massive with radial_fibrous structure}
Triclinic
Fracture uneven{ brittle}
Silicates
Syenites{ Alkali intrusions
New Hampshire, USA; Brazil; Norway; FSU
Barkevik (?), Langesundfjord, Norway
Rosenbuschite^(Ca,Na)3(Zr,Ti)Si2O8F
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Rosenhahnite
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RosenhahniteG
i4-5a
Colourless
Perfect
Ca3Si3O8[OH]2
Crystals tabular to lath_like\ crystals occur in irregular clusters and often are dull and etched};
Triclinic
Silicates
Skarns and Calc_Silicates
Mendocino County, California, USA; Bohemia, Czech Republic; New Zealand
Russian River, Mendocino Co., California, USA
Rosenhahnite^Ca3Si3O8(OH)2
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Rosickyite (g-sulphur or g-sulfur)
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Rosickyite [g_sulphur or g_sulfur]s
vNot determined
Colourless
Crystals equidimensional to platy or acicular\ usually less than 0}5mm in diameter\ sometimes skeletal\ inverts to sulphur at room temperature\ twinning}
Monoclinic
Native elements and Alloys
Fumaroles
New Letovice, M
hren, Czech Republic; Italy; California, USA]
rna, Letovice (near), Moravia, Czech Republic
Rosickyite (g-sulphur or g-sulfur)^S
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Rossite
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Rossite
e2-3[
Yelloww
Transparent
Ca[V~5]2O6}*4H2O
Small glassy kernels embedded in metarossite\ synthetic crystals usually elongated and flattened\ rarely tabular{ lath_like{ or needle_like\ twinning}
Triclinic
Brittle}
Hydrated Vanadates
Sedimentary Uranium Ores
Colorado, Utah, USA
Wm. O'Neill's Claim, Bull Pen Canyon, San Miguel Co., Colorado, USA
Rossite^Ca(V+5)2O6.*4H2O
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sslerite (Roesslerite)
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Rosslerite [Roesslerite]a
e2-3{
Colourless to white
Transparent
Imperfect
MgH[AsO4]4}*7H2O
Crystals short prismatic{ small and rare\ as fine_grained or fibrous crusts}o
Monoclinic
Hydrated Arsenates
Oxidized Zones{ weathering products
Bieber (near Hanau) and Schwarzwald, Germany; Bohemia, Czech Republic
Bieber, Hanau (near), Hessen, Germany
sslerite (Roesslerite)^MgH(AsO4)4.*7H2O
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Rostite
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Rostite
vNot determined
White
Not determined
Al[SO4][OH{F]}*5H2O
Chalky masses\ rhomboid tablets}
Orthorhombic%
Hydrated SulphatesM
Slags and Clinkersu
Kladno district, Bohemia, Czech Republic
Schoeller mine, Kladno, Praha (near), Stredocesky kraj, Bohemia, Czech Republic
Rostite^Al(SO4)(OH,F).*5H2O
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Kladno district, Bohemia, Czech Republic
Schoeller mine, Kladno, Praha (near), Stredocesky kraj, Bohemia, Czech Republic
Crystals hexagonal\ enantiomorphic\ short to long prismatic{ rarely sceptred{ elongated parallel{ faces horizontally striated\ terminated by rhombohedrons\ often double 6_sided pyramids\ crystals frequently distorted{ twisted{ bent{ skeletal}
Hexagonal
Conchoidal to subconchoidal\ flat conchoidal to uneven or splintery [massive] \uneven{ hackly or splintery [fibrous]\ brittle\ cryptocrystalline varieties tough
Framework Silicates
Many different geological environments)
Widespread, very common mineral; USA; Australia; Austria; Brazil; Canada; Czech Republic; England; France; Germany; India; Italy; Japan; Madagascar; Mexico; Romania; Scotland; South Africa; Sri Lanka; Switzerland and elsewhere!
Quartz^SiO2
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lia; Austria; Brazil; Canada; Czech Republic; England; France; Germany; India; Italy; Japan; Madagascar; Mexico; Romania; Scotland; South Africa; Sri Lanka; Switzerland and elsewhere!
Quartz^SiO2
Radhakrishnaite^PbTe3(Cl,S)2
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Bismoclite
Pseudobol
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Pseudoboleite
e2-3e
Translucent
Perfect
Pb31[Cu~2]24Cl62[OH]48
As a parallel growth upon bolTite}#
TetragonalC
Halides
Oxidized Zones{ weathering products
Baja California, Mexico; Greece; Peru; Arizona, USA
o, Santa Rosalia (near), Baja California, Mexico/
Pseudobol
ite^Pb31(Cu+2)24Cl62(OH)48s
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Pseudobrookite
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PseudobrookiteO
Black
Opaque
Clear
[Fe~3{Fe~2]2[Ti{Fe~3]O5
Tabular crystals{ elongated{ vertically striated\ also long prismatic or acicular}Q
Orthorhombics
Subconchoidal fracture} Brittle}
Oxides
Intermediate_acid Volcanic rocks
Transylvania, Romania
Magura Uroiu, (Aranyi-hegy or Aranyer Berg), Uroiu (Arany), Transylvania, Romania
Crystals usually pyramidal\ less commonly thin tabular\ pyramid faces sometimes striated\ as crusts of intergrown crystals\ also massive{ foliated{ pulverulent to ocherous}
Tetragonal
Tungstates{ Molybdates
Oxidized Zones{ weathering products
Houghton County, Michigan and western USA; India; Morocco; Namibia; Turkey; FSU
Peacock lode, Seven Devils dist., Adams Co., Utah, USA
Widespread USA; Australia; Austria; Canada; Czech Republic; France; Germany; Italy; New Zealand; Pakistan; South Africa; FSU and elsewhere
Cape of Good Hope, South Africa
Prehnite^Ca2Al2Si3O10(OH)23
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Preisingerite
ftstitle
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Preisingerite
g3-4g
White
Translucent
Not determined
Bi3[AsO4]2O[OH]
Platy crystals up to 0}2mm in maximum dimension with rounded faces and edges}
Triclinic
Conchoidal fracture}
Anhydrous Arsenates
Oxidized Zones{ weathering products
Calingasta, San Juan Province, Argentina?
San Francisco de los Andes and Cerro Negro de la Aguadita, Calingasta Dept., San Juan, Argentina
Preisingerite^Bi3(AsO4)2O(OH)
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Preiswerkite
ftstitle
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PreiswerkiteG
e2-3a
Green
Perfect
Na[Mg2Al][Si2Al2]O10[OH]2
Plate_like grains up to 1mm}
Monoclinic
Sheet Silicates
Metamorphic rocks
Canton Valais, Switzerland
Geisspfad, Binntal, Valais (Wallis), Switzerland
Preiswerkite^Na(Mg2Al)(Si2Al2)O10(OH)2'
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Priceite (Pandermite)
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Priceite [Pandermite]
g3-4u
White
Perfect
Ca4B10O19}*7H2O
Nodules or irregular masses\ soft and chalky to hard and compact\ rhombic crystal outline observed under microscope}_
Triclinic
Fracture earthy to conchoidal}
Hydrated Borates
Evaporites
California, Oregon, USA; Canada; England; Turkey;
Chetko (near), Curry Co., Oregon, USA
Priceite (Pandermite)^Ca4B10O19.*7H2O
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Priderite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Priderite
vNot determined
Black
Opaque
Perfect
[K{Ba][Ti{Fe~3]8O16
As stout rectangular prisms also as rods about 0}05 mm long};
Tetragonal[
Multiple Oxides
Intermediate to acid Volcanic rocks
Western Australia, Australia
Walgidee Hills, Fitzroy Basin, Kimberley, Western Australia, AustraliaI
Priderite^(K,Ba)(Ti,Fe+3)8O16
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Probertite
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ProbertiteG
g3-4a
Colourless
Transparent
Perfect
NaCaB5O7[OH]4}*3H2O
Single crystals rare\ acicular\ flattened on {100}\ commonly as radial aggregates composed of acicular crystals up to 3cm in length\ spherulitic\ as compact aggregates}
Monoclinic
Brittle}
Hydrated Borates
Evaporites-
California, USA
Baker Mine, Kramer dist., Kern Co., California, USA
Probertite^NaCaB5O7(OH)4.*3H2O
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Prosopite
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ftsTitleOverride
Prosopite
i4-5_
Colourless to white
Transparent_translucent
Perfect
CaAl2[F{OH]8 with F^OH = *5^*3
Minute tabular crystals{ and as embedded blades or bundles of blades\ also massive{ fine granular to powdery}
Near Aci Castello and Acireale, Catania prov., Sicilia (Sicily), ItalyI
Phillipsite^(K,Na,Ca)(1-2)(Si,Al)8O16.*6H2O
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Refikite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Refikite;
vNot determined
Not determined
C20H32O2
Crystals acicular}
Orthorhombic
Organic Compounds
Bavaria, Germany;
Montorio al Vomano, Teramo, Abruzzi, Italy{
Refikite^C20H32O2
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C4 DLL
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Chain Silicates
Baveno, Italy
Late stage cavities in Granites or Syenites
Penroseite (Blockite)
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Penroseite [Blockite]
e2-3w
Opaque
Perfect
[Ni{Co{Cu]Se2
Botryoidal or reniform with radiating column}
Cubic
Brittle}m
Sulphides{ Tellurides etc
Hydrothermal Ore veins
Colquechaea, Bolivia
Pacajake Mine, Colquechaca (Near), Potos
, Bolivia;
Penroseite (Blockite)^(Ni,Co,Cu)Se2
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Pentagonite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Pentagonite
g3-4c
Blue}
Transparent
Ca[V~4O][Si4O10]}*4H2O
Crystals prismatic{ elongated parallel to c with dome terminations\ minute\ often as spherulititc rosettes up to 5mm in diameter\ commonly twinned to form fivelings with star_shaped cross_sections}
Orthorhombic
Brittle}
Silicates
Late stage cavities in Volcanic rocks
Malheur County, Oregon, USA
Owyhee Dam, Lake Owyhee State Park, Malheur Co., Oregon, USA
Pentagonite^Ca(V+4O)(Si4O10).*4H2O#
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Pentahydrite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
PentahydriteG
e2-3a
White
MgSO4}*5H2O
Massive{ fine granular or slightly platy\ synthetic crystals elongated}
Triclinic
Hydrated Sulphates_
Effloresences
Sonoma County, California, Colorado, Nevada, USA; Tarapaca Province, Chile
Austria; Sudbury, Ontario, Canada; South Africa; FSU
Waterfall Gorge, Insizwa, Griqualand East, South Africa
Parkerite^Ni3(Bi,Pb)2S2
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Parnauite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Parnauite
Greenish blue
Transparent_translucent
[Cu~2]9[AsO4]2[SO4][OH]10}*7H2O
Lathlike crystals less than 1 mm long} Also as fan_like aggregates}
Orthorhombic]
Hydrated Sulphates
Oxidized Zones{ weathering products
Nevada, USA
Majuba Hill Mine, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA
Parnauite^(Cu+2)9(AsO4)2(SO4)(OH)10.*7H2O
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Parsettensite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Parsettensite
c1-2e
Opaque
Perfect
[K{Na{Ca][Mn{Al]7Si8O20[OH]8}*2H2O
Massive{ micaeous}
Orthorhombic;
Silicates
Sedimentary Ore deposits
Grischun, Switzerland
Tinizong (Tinzen), Alp Parsettens, Sursass (Oberhalbstein), Grischun (Graub
nden), Switzerland)
Parsettensite^(K,Na,Ca)(Mn,Al)7Si8O20(OH)8.*2H2Oy
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Parsonsite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
ParsonsiteG
e2-3a
Yellow to yellowish brown
Transparent_translucent
Indistinct
Pb2[UO2][PO4]2}*2H2O
Crystals prismatic{ up to 4mm long{ elongated{ flattened\ acicular crystals without distinct form\ rudely radial clusters or tufts of crystals\ radial fibrous masses and earthy crusts}
Triclinic
Fracture conchoidal}!
Hydrated Phosphates
Pegmatitesk
Arizona, New Hampshire, USA; France; Germany; mocratic Republic of Congo
a = 19.76, b = 7.06, c = 5.40, \b = 96.5
Parsonsite^Pb2(UO2)(PO4)2.*2H2O
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Partheite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Partheite
vNot determined
White
Distinct in one direction
Ca2Al4Si4O15[OH]2}*4H2O
Monoclinic
Parallel to fibres}
Silicates
Regional Metamorphic rocks{
Taurus Mountains, south-western Turkey
Belenk
ysirti Hill, Doganbaba, Burdur, Taurus Mts., Turkey (SW)
Partheite^Ca2Al4Si4O15(OH)2.*4H2O
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Partzite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
PartziteA
g3-4[
Green
Cu2Sb2[O{OH]7
Massive}
Cubic
Fracture conchoidal to uneven}#
Antimonites{ ArsenitesO
Oxidized Zones{ weathering products
Mono County, California, USA
Blind Spring Hill dist., Benton (near), Mono Co., California, USA
Partzite^Cu2Sb2(O,OH)7I
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Pascoite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
PascoiteC
e2-3]
Yellow to orange
Translucent
Distinct in one direction
Ca3V10O28}*17H2O
Granular crusts{ rarely exhibiting minute lath_like crystals with oblique terminations}
Monoclinic
Fracture conchoidal}
Vanadium Oxysalts
Sedimentary rocks
Colorado, New Mexico, South Dakota, Utah, USA; Peru
Mina Ragra (Minasragra), Cerro de Pasco (near), Pasco dept., Peru
Pascoite^Ca3V10O28.*17H2O
ftsTag
Rohaite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Rohaite
VHN25=94W
TlCu5SbS2
As minute grains}
Tetragonal
Sulphosalts
Syenites{ Alkali intrusions
Kvanefeld, Greenland=
maussaq intrusive, Kvanefeld, Greenland (S)
Rohaite^TlCu5SbS2
ftsTag
atic Rep(
DATA
load-opt ion
(AsO4)2(OH)4.H2O
Chenevixite^Cu2Fe2(AsO4)2(OH)4.H2O
Chessexite
vNot determined
Parakeldyshite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
ParakeldyshiteM
k5-6g
White
Translucent
Perfect
Na2ZrSi2O7
Irregular cleavage masses}
Triclinic
Silicates
Syenites{ Alkali intrusions
Lagendalen (near Larvik), Norway; Kola Peninsula, FSU
Lovozero and Khibina massifs, Kola peninsula, Russia, FSU
Parakeldyshite^Na2ZrSi2O7
ftsTag
Parakhinite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Parakhinite
g3-4_
Green
Not determined
PbCu3Te~6O4[OH]6
Hexagonal tablets or equant prisms up to 0}5mm in maximum dimension}
As anhedral 1mm grains and aggregates up to several cm in diameter}
Monoclinic7
Anhydrous Phosphatesa
Hydrothermal Ore veins
Panasqueira, Portugal
Panasqueira mine, Panasqueira, Beira Baixa, Portugal
Panasqueiraite^CaMg(PO4)(OH,F)A
ftsTag
Panethite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Panethite
vNot determined
Orange
Transparent
Not determined
[Na{Ca{K]2[Mg{Fe{Mn]2[PO4]2
Massive\ as minute grains}-
MonoclinicM
Anhydrous Phosphatesw
Meteorites
Deep Space
Dayton meteorite, Montgomery Co., Ohio, USA
Panethite^(Na,Ca,K)2(Mg,Fe,Mn)2(PO4)2
, Ity
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Paolovite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Paolovite
i4-5]
White
Opaque
Not determined
Pd2Sn
Microscopic{ polysynthetically twinned grains}
Orthorhombic;
Native elements and Alloysk
Hydrothermal Ore veins
Oktyabr deposit, Talnakh ore field, FSU
Oktyabr deposit, Talnakh, Noril'sk (near), Siberia (N), Russia, FSU
Paolovite^Pd2Sn
ftsTag
Papagoite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Papagoite
k5-6_
Bluey
Transparent_translucent
Distinct in one direction
CaCuAlSi2O6[OH]3
Crystals approximately equidimensional{ usually less than 1mm in length\ slightly flattened{ well developed{ commonly as microcrystalline aggregates and coatings}
Monoclinic
Brittle}
Silicates
Metamorphic rocks
Arizona, USA; Transvaal, South Africa
New Cornelia mine, Ajo, Pima Co., Arizona, USA
Papagoite^CaCuAlSi2O6(OH)3
ftsTag
Parabariomicrolite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
ParabariomicroliteU
White
Translucent
Not determined
BaTa4O10[OH]2}*2H2O
Trigonal
Well_developed}
Multiple Oxides
Pegmatites
Alto Giz pegmatite, Brazil
Alto do Giz, Equador, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
Parabariomicrolite^BaTa4O10(OH)2.*2H2OA
ftsTag
Paracelsian
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Paracelsian
m6-7c
Colourless
Transparent
BaAl2Si2O8
Crystals prismatic{ often large and well_formed{ resembling topaz\ twinning complex{ multiple}S
Monoclinics
Fracture uneven{ brittle}
Framework Silicates
Sedimentary rocks
Lleyn Peninsula, Caernavonshire, Wales, UK5
Candoglia, Piemonte, Italye
Paracelsian^BaAl2Si2O8
ftsTag
Paracoquimbite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
ParacoquimbiteM
e2-3g
Violet
Transparent
Imperfect
[Fe~3]2[SO4]3}*9H2O
Crystals rhombohedral\ also equant{ pseudocubic{ or prismatic\ massive{ granular\ twinning common}g
Trigonal
Hydrated Sulphates
Evaporites
Alcaparrosa, Tierra Amarilla and Quetena, Chile
Tierra Amarilla, Copiap
(near), Atacama, Chile and Alcaparrosa and Quetana, Chile
Paracoquimbite^(Fe+3)2(SO4)3.*9H2O
ftsTag
Paracostibite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Paracostibite
m6-7e
Grey to silver
Opaque
Not determined
CoSbS
Irregular and subhedral grains}
Orthorhombic=
Sulphides{ Tellurides etc
Hydrothermal Ore veins
Kenora district, Ontario, Canada; Broken Hill, New South Australia; China; Sweden
Trout Bay, Red Lake area, Mulcahy Township, Kenora Dist., Ontario, Canada
Paracostibite^CoSbS
ftsTag
Paradamite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
ParadamiteE
g3-4_
Yellow{
Transparent
Perfect
Zn2[AsO4][OH]
Sheaflike aggregates of crystals\ also as somewhat rounded and striated equant crystals up to 5mm in size}_
Triclinic
Anhydrous Arsenates
Oxidized Zones{ weathering products
Durango, Mexico
Ojuela mine, Mapimi, Durango, MexicoC
Paradamite^Zn2(AsO4)(OH){
ftsTag
Paradocrasite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Paradocrasite
e2-3g
Silver
Opaque
Sb2[Sb{As]2
Crystals stubby prismatic{ sometimes striated parallel to long axis\ up to 0}5mm long\ in diversely oriented aggregates\ also as grooved pseudohexagonal plates\ twinning{ polysynthetic}
Pizzo Forno, Alpe Sponda, Faido (W of), Ticino, Switzerland
Paragonite^NaAl2(Si3Al)O10(OH)2
ftsTag
Paraguanajuatite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
ParaguanajuatiteS
e2-3m
Opaque
Perfect
Bi2[Se{S]3
Massive{ lamellar or granular}
Trigonal3
Somewhat sectile}
Sulphides{ Tellurides etc
Hydrothermal Ore veins
Sierra de Santa Rosa (near Guanajuato), Mexico; Japan; Sweden
Sierra de Sta. Rosa, Santa Catarina mine, Guanajuato (near), Mexico
Paraguanajuatite^Bi2(Se,S)3
ftsTag
Paratellurite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Paratellurite
White
Not determined
Massive{ fine_grained}
Tetragonal
Oxides#
Oxidized Zones{ weathering products
Sonora, Mexico; Tombstone district, Arizona, USA
Cananea, Sonora, Mexico
Paratellurite^TeO2
ftsTag
drated Pho
Arizona, California, Colorado, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, Tennessee, USA; Chile; England; France; Germany; New Zealand; Spain and elsewhere
Chalcanthite^Cu+2SO4.*5H2O
Chalcanthite^Cu+2SO4.*5H2O
Oxammite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
OxammiteA
e2-3[
Colourless{
Transparent
Distinct in one direction
[NH4]2C2O4}H2O
Usually as lamellar masses{ pulverulent\ rarely as distinct crystals}
Orthorhombico
Organic Compounds
Caves
ape Islands, Peru
ape Islands, Peru
Oxammite^(NH4)2C2O4.H2O
ftsTag
Oyelite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Oyelite
k5-6U
White
Ca10Si8B2O29}*12}5H2O
Aggregates of acicular crystals}
Orthorhombic
Silicates
Skarns and Calc_Silicates
Honshu, Japan
Fuka, Bitchu, Okayama Pref., Honshu, Japan
Oyelite^Ca10Si8B2O29.*12.5H2O
ftsTag
nenite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
PaakkoneniteG
Greyy
Opaque
Sb2AsS2
As irregular grains up to 0}4 mm}
Monoclinic
Sulphosalts
Hydrothermal Ore veinsY
joki, Finland
Kalliosalo deposit, Sein
joki, Finland
nenite^Sb2AsS2
ftsTag
Pabstite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Pabstite?
Colourlessw
Not determined
Ba[Sn{Ti]Si3O9
Small anhedral grains\ rarely in crystal form showing trigonal outline\ grains commonly less than 2 mm in diameter\ aggregates do not exceed 10mm}g
Hexagonal
Silicates
Skarns and Calc_Silicates
Santa Cruz, California, USA
Pacific Limestone Products Quarry, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Co., California, USAm
Pabstite^Ba(Sn,Ti)Si3O9
ftsTag
Pachnolite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
PachnoliteG
Colourless to white
Transparent_translucent
Indistinct
NaCaAlF6}H2O
Crystals slender prismatic{ elongated\ commonly acutely terminated\ prism faces striated parallel to intersection\ also massive{ cleavable to granular{ and as chalcedony_like masses\ twinning common}
Monoclinic
Fracture uneven{ brittle}
Halides
Pegmatitese
Colorado, USA; Bavaria, Germany; Greenland; Norway
Ivigtut, Greenland (SW)
Pachnolite^NaCaAlF6.H2O
ftsTag
Paderaite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Paderaite
vNot determined
Opaque
Not determined
AgPb2Cu6Bi11S22
Intimate intergrowths with other sulfides})
MonoclinicI
Sulphosalts
Hydrothermal Ore veins
Baita Bihorului, Rezbanya, Romania
Baita Bihorului (R
nya), Romania
Paderaite^AgPb2Cu6Bi11S22
ftsTag
Pahasapaite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Pahasapaite
i4-5c
Pink}
Transparent_translucent
[Ca{Li{K{Na]11Li8Be24[PO4]24}*38H2O
As well_formed 1 mm crystals}
Cubic
Uneven fracture}u
Hydrated Phosphates
Pegmatites
South Dakota, USA
Tip Top Pegmatite, Custer (near), Custer Co., South Dakota, USA
Pahasapaite^(Ca,Li,K,Na)11Li8Be24(PO4)24.*38H2O
ftsTag
Painite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Painite
Transparent
Not determined
CaZrBAl9O18
Only one terminated gem crystal weighing 1}7g known\ pseudo_orthorhombic appearance\ faces well_developed and large}a
Cetine di Cotorniano mine, Rosia, Siena, Toscana, Italy
Onoratoite^Sb8O11Cl2%
ftsTag
Onyx (variety of Quartz)
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Onyx [variety of Quartz]a
o7-8{
White
Transparent_translucent
Crystals always a_quartz paramorphs\ typically dipyramidal\ often rounded and rough\ enantiomorphous\ twinning\ esterel law{ very common\ verespatak law{ less common\ other twin laws rare}
Hexagonal
Fracture conchoidal\ brittle}
Framework Silicates
Many different geological environments
California, USA
Onyx (variety of Quartz)^SiO2
ftsTag
Oosterboschite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
OosterboschiteI
i4-5c
Not determined
[Pd{Cu]7Se5
Massive\ as grains up to 0}4mm{ twinning polysynthetic}
Orthorhombic
Sulphides{ Tellurides etc
Oxidized Zones{ weathering products
Katanga, Democratic Republic of Congo
Musonoi deposit, Shaba, Democratic Republic of Congo
As circular plates or flattened rhombohedral crystals 0}2_2mm in diameter\ some crystals and irregular grains show corrugated or flattened edges\ thick corrugated grains are pumpkin_shaped\ also as coarse_grained masses}
Trigonal
Rhombohedral\ hackly fracture}
Anhydrous Carbonates#
Many different geological environments_
Wyoming, USA
Westvaco Trona Mine, Green River Formation, Sweetwater Co., Wyoming, USA
Colorado, South Dakota, Utah, USA; China; Cornwall, England; GermanyQ
Laacher See, Germany{
Nosean (Noselite)^Na8Al6Si6O24(SO4)
ftsTag
Novacekite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
NovacekiteE
e2-3_
Yellow{
Transparent_translucent
Perfect
Mg[UO2]2[AsO4]2}*12H2O
Crystals rectangular plates flattened{ ranging in size up to 0}5mm on an edge\ as crusts or porous interlocking aggregates of thin plates and scales\ also as lamellar aggregates filling tiny veinlets and cavities}
Tetragonal
Hydrated Arsenates'
Oxidized Zones{ weathering products
New Mexico, Oklahoma, USA; Brazil; Germany; Mexico
Schneeberg, Schwarzwald, Germany
Novacekite^Mg(UO2)2(AsO4)2.*12H2O
ftsTag
Novakite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
NovakiteA
g3-4[
Greyu
Opaque
[Cu{Ag]21As10
As irregular aggregates\ grains up to 3cm in size}
Tetragonal7
Sulphides{ Tellurides etc
Hydrothermal Ore veins
northern Bohemia, Czech Republic
Cerny Dul (Schwarzenthal), Krkonose, Vychodocesky kraj, Bohemia, Czech Republic
Crystals prismatic to acicular{ deeply striated{ bundles of parallel unterminated crystals\ crystals up to 3mm in length\ also as stubby unterminated crystals in compact subparallel aggregates}
Orthorhombic
Fracture uneven to flat conchoidal\ brittle}
Sulphosalts
Hydrothermal Ore veinsk
British Columbia, Canada; Kazakhstan, FSU
Patsy Creek, Lime Creek stock, Alice Arm (S), British Columbia, Canada
Nuffieldite^Pb2Cu(Pb,Bi)Bi2S7
ftsTag
Nukundamite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Nukundamite
Brown
Opaque
Perfect
[Cu{Fe]4S4
Fan_shaped groups of crystals from 1_2mm across\ as hexagonal tabular single crystals up to 2mm\ irregular masses}]
Hexagonal
Sulphides{ Tellurides etc
Hydrothermal Ore veins
Nukundamu, Fiji
Undu Mine (dumps), Vanu Levu, Nukundamu, Fiji
Nukundamite^(Cu,Fe)4S4y
ftsTag
Nullaginite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Nullaginite
Green
Not determined
Ni2[CO3][OH]2
As ovoid to irregular nodules up to 2mm in diameter and as cross_fibre veinlets}'
MonoclinicG
Anhydrous Carbonatesq
Oxidized Zones{ weathering products
Nullagine district, Western Australia
Otway Ni deposit, Nullagine dist., Western Australia, Australia
Nullaginite^Ni2(CO3)(OH)2
ftsTag
Nyerereite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
NyerereiteC
vNot determined
Colourless
Not determined
Na2Ca[CO3]2
Tabular crystals\ invariably twinned}
Orthorhombic-
Anhydrous CarbonatesW
Carbonatitesy
Oldoinyo Lengai volcano, Tanzania
Carbonatite lava (1963 flow), Ol Doinyo Lengai Volcano, Tanzania
Nyerereite^Na2Ca(CO3)2=
ftsTag
Nyerereite^Na2Ca(CO3)2
ommonly tabular\ usually mp
O'Danielite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
O`Danielite
vNot determined
Lilac
H2Na[Zn{Mg]3[AsO4]3
Monoclinic
Anhydrous Arsenates
Oxidized Zones{ weathering products
Tsumeb, Namibia
Tsumeb, Namibia
O'Danielite^H2Na(Zn,Mg)3(AsO4)3
a8i`t,
<F{W
?I@I-J
(a1m[_
Niningerite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Niningerite
vNot determined
Opaque
Not determined
[Mg{Fe{Mn]S
Massive}
Cubic
Sulphides{ Tellurides etc
MeteoritesW
Deep Spacew
Six chondrite meteorites; Abee, St. Sauveur, Adhi-Kot, Indarch, St. Marks and Kota-Kota
Niningerite^(Mg,Fe,Mn)S
ftsTag
Niobo-aeschynite-(Ce)
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Niobo_aeschynite_[Ce]
k5-6q
Black
[Ce{Ca{Th][Nb{Ti]2[O{OH]6
Prismatic crystals}
Orthorhombic#
Multiple Oxides
Hydrothermal Ore veinsu
Tanana Quadrangle, Alaska; Vishnevye Gor, FSU
Niobo-aeschynite-(Ce)^(Ce,Ca,Th)(Nb,Ti)2(O,OH)6
ftsTag
Niobophyllite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Niobophyllite
vNot determined
Brown
Perfect
[K{Na]3[Fe{Mn]6[Nb{Ti]2Si8[O{OH{F]31
As small flakes}
Triclinic
Silicates
Late stage cavities in Granites or Syenites
Labrador, Canada
Ten Mile Lake (near), Seal Lake area, Labrador, Canada
Crystals prismatic{ up to 10 mm in length and 1mm in width\ crystals twinned}
Monoclinicc
Fracture uneven\ very brittle}
Silicates
Carbonatites
Oka, Quebec, Canada
Bond zone, Oka, Deux-Montagnes Co., Qu
bec, CanadaK
Niocalite^Ca14Nb2(Si2O7)4O6F2
ftsTag
Nisbite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Nisbite
i4-5U
Not determinedy
NiSb2
Irregular grains}
Orthorhombic
Sulphides{ Tellurides etc
Hydrothermal Ore veins;
Red Lake district, Ontario, Canada; Sweden; FSU
Trout Bay, Red Lake area, Mulcahy Township, Kenora District, Ontario, Canada
Nisbite^NiSb2
ftsTag
Nissonite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Nissonite
e2-3[
Bluish green}
Cu2Mg2[PO4]2[OH]2}*5H2O
Crystals tabular and elongated\ as minute diamond_shaped crystals\ more abundantly as thin crusts of crystal aggregates}S
Monoclinics
Hydrated Phosphates
Oxidized Zones{ weathering products
Panoche Valley, California, USA
Panoche Valley, Benito Co., California, USA
Nissonite^Cu2Mg2(PO4)2(OH)2.*5H2O
ftsTag
Nitratine (Soda-niter)
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Nitratine [Soda_niter]]
c1-2w
Colourless to white
Transparent
Perfect
NaNO3
Crystals rhombohedral\ commonly massive granular\ as crusts\ twinning common}
Trigonal
Fracture conchoidal\ slightly sectile{ easily soluble in water}
Nitrates{ Iodates
Evaporites
California, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Utah, USA; Bolivia; Chile; India; North Africa; Peru; FSU
Nitratine (Soda-niter)^NaNO3
ftsTag
Nitrobarite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Nitrobarite
vNot determined
Colourless
Transparent
Ba[NO3]2
Crystals octahedral\ twinning}
Cubic
Nitrates{ Iodates
Evaporites
northern Chile
Unknown locality, Chile
Nitrobarite^Ba(NO3)2
ftsTag
Nitrocalcite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
NitrocalciteG
vNot determined
White
Transparent
Not determined
Ca[NO3]2}*4H2O
As an efflorescence\ synthetic crystals long prismatic}
Monoclinica
Nitrates{ Iodates
Effloresences
Arizona, California, Indiana, Kentucky, New Mexico, USA; France; Hungary; Spain
Nitrocalcite^Ca(NO3)2.*4H2O
ftsTag
Nitromagnesite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
NitromagnesiteM
vNot determined
Colourless to white
Transparent
Perfect
Mg[NO3]2}*6H2O
As an efflorescence\ synthetic crystals long prismatic}
Monoclinico
Nitrates{ Iodates
Efflorescences
Kentucky, USA; Jura, France
Nicojack Cave, Marion Co., Tennessee, USA
Nitromagnesite^Mg(NO3)2.*6H2O
ftsTag
Nobleite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
NobleiteC
Colourless{
Transparent
Perfect
CaB6O9[OH]2}*3H2O
Platy euhedral crystals\ also as mammillary coatings plate form commonly elongated\ large crystals have hexagonal aspect\ smaller crystals commonly rhomb_shaped\ contact twinning}
Monoclinic
Fracture uneven\ sectile\ flexible in thin crystals or cleavage flakes\ inelastic}5
Hydrated Borates[
Altered Ultramafic rocks
Death Valley region, California, USA
De Bely Mine (NNW), Death Valley National Monument, Inyo Co., California, USA
Nobleite^CaB6O9(OH)2.*3H2Oa
ftsTag
Nolanite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
NolaniteC
k5-6]
Black
Opaque
[V~3{Fe~2{Fe~3{Ti]10O14[OH]2
Subhedral to euhedral hexagonal plates up to 1 mm})
TrigonalG
Fracture uneven}m
Multiple Oxides
Hydrothermal Ore veins
Saskatchewan, Canada
Fish Hook Bay, Lake Athabasca, Beaverlodge region, Saskatchewan, Canada
Small grains and rarely as less than 1mm dipyramidal crystals}
Tetragonal1
Subconchoidal fracture}
Silicates
Hydrothermal Ore veins
Tachgagalt, Morocco
Tachgagalt, Morocco
Neltnerite^CaMn6SiO12
rallo
ftsTag
Nenadkevichite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
NenadkevichiteM
Brown
Opaque
[Na{Ca{K][Nb{Ti]Si2O6[O{OH]}*2H2O
As foliated masses}
Orthorhombic;
Silicates
Pegmatites{
Kola Peninsula, Russia, FSU
Kola Peninsula, Russia, FSU
Nenadkevichite^(Na,Ca,K)(Nb,Ti)Si2O6(O,OH).*2H2O/
ftsTag
Nepheline (Nephelite)
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Nepheline [Nephelite]
k5-6w
Variety of colours
Transparent_opaque
Indistinct
[Na{K]AlSiO4
Short_columnar to thick tabular crystals\ mostly massive{ compact{ granular}k
Trigonal
Conchoidal to uneven}
Silicates
Syenites{ Alkali intrusions
Widespread USA; Burma; Canada; Finland; Italy; Kenya; Korea; New Zealand; Norway; Romania; Scotland; South Africa; FSU; Democratic Republic of Congo
Monte Somma, Mt. Vesuvius, Napoli, Campania, Italy
Nepheline (Nephelite)^(Na,K)AlSiO4;
ftsTag
Nepouite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
NepouiteA
e2-3[
Green
Opaque
Perfect
Ni3Si2O5[OH]4
Massive}
Orthorhombic
Sheet Silicates
Altered Ultramafic rocksi
poui, New Caledonia
poui, New Caledonia
Nepouite^Ni3Si2O5(OH)4
ftsTag
Neptunite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Neptunite
k5-6_
Black
Opaque
Perfect
KNa2Li[Fe~2{Mn]2Ti2Si8O24
Short to long columnar crystals\ no agg}#
MonoclinicC
Conchoidal}
Silicates
Syenites{ Alkali intrusions
California, New Mexico, USA; Wood's Reef serpentinite, New South Wales, Australia; Mont St. Hilaire, Canada; Greeland; FSUG
Narsarsuaq, Julianehaab district, Greenland
Neptunite^KNa2Li(Fe+2,Mn)2Ti2Si8O24
ftsTag
Nevskite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
NevskiteA
e2-3[
Greyu
Opaque
Perfect
Bi[Se{S]
As 1_2mm irregular grains}
Trigonal
Sulphides{ Tellurides etc
Hydrothermal Ore veinsw
Nevskii deposit, north-eastern FSU
Nevskiy deposit, Russia (NE), FSU
Nevskite^Bi(Se,S)
ftsTag
Niahite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Niahite
vNot determined
Orange
Not determined
[NH4][Mn~2{Mg{Ca]PO4}H2O
Radiating and subparallel clusters of crystals up to 0}5mm}
OrthorhombicE
Hydrated Phosphates
Caves
Sarawak, Malaysia
Niah Great Cave, Sarawak, Malaysia
Niahite^(NH4)(Mn+2,Mg,Ca)PO4.H2O+
ftsTag
Perrierite^(Ca,Ce,Th)4(Mg,Fe+2)2(Ti,Fe+3)3Si4O22
unuse_
R$*sey
ue[1]
n owled[
ceipmm
Natroalunite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
NatroaluniteK
g3-4e
White
Transparent_opaque
Distinct in one direction
NaAl3[SO4]2[OH]6
Crystals rhombohedral{ often pseudocubic\ also tabular or lenticular\ as druses or aggregates\ usually massive{ granular to dense compact\ also columnar or fibrous}
Trigonal
Fracture conchoidal\ brittle}
Anhydrous Sulphates
Effloresences
Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Texas, Utah, USA; Western Australia; Chile; Japan; New Zealand
National Bell mine, Silverton (near), Hinsdale Co., Colorado, USA
Natroalunite^NaAl3(SO4)2(OH)6
ftsTag
Natroapophyllite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
NatroapophylliteO
i4-5i
Colourless
Perfect
NaCa4Si8O20F}*8H2O
Crystals exhibit prisms truncated by dipyramids}
Orthorhombic7
Sheet Silicates
Skarns and Calc_Silicates
Okayama, Japan
Sampo Mine, Takahashi (W), Okayama, Honshu, Japan
Natroapophyllite^NaCa4Si8O20F.*8H2O
ftsTag
Natrobistantite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Natrobistantite
vNot determined
Yellow to yellowish green
Transparent_translucent
Not determined
[Na{Cs]Bi[Ta{Nb{Sb]4O12
Cubic
Multiple Oxides
Pegmatites
Xinjiang, China
Kok-togoy pegmatites, Xinjiang, China
Natrobistantite^(Na,Cs)Bi(Ta,Nb,Sb)4O12
ftsTag
Natrochalcite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Natrochalcite
i4-5g
Green
Transparent
Perfect
NaCu2[SO4]2[OH]}H2O
Crystals pyramidal\ also as cross_fibre veinlets and crystalline crusts}K
Fan_shaped{ radiating_fibrous{ or vermiform aggregates of plates with rectangular outlines of a few microns in size}K
Monoclinick
Oxides
Oxidized Zones{ weathering products
Russia, FSU
Mourite^U+4(Mo+6)5O12(OH)10
ftsTag
Mrazekite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Mrazekite
e2-3_
Royal blue
Transparent
Bi2[Cu~2]3[PO4]2O2[OH]2}*2H2O
Clusters and rosettes of tabular crystals to 1 mm}7
MonoclinicW
Rough fracture}
Hydrated Phosphates
Oxidized Zones{ weathering products
Czeck Republic, Germany and Victoria, Australia
Lubietova (Libethen) Cu deposit, Slovakia
Mrazekite^Bi2(Cu+2)3(PO4)2O2(OH)2.*2H2O
ftsTag
Mroseite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Mroseite?
Colourless to white
Not determined
CaTe~4[CO3]O2
As crude masses with a crude radiating structure}
Orthorhombic3
Selenites{ Selenates{ Tellurites{ Telluratesu
Oxidized Zones{ weathering products
Sonora, Mexico
Moctezuma Mine, Sonora, Mexico
Mroseite^CaTe+4(CO3)O2=
ftsTag
Muirite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Muirite
e2-3W
Oranges
Clear
Ba10Ca2MnTiSi10O30[OH{Cl{F]10
Subhedral to euhedral tetragonal crystals}
Tetragonal#
Silicates
Contact Metamorphic rocks
California, USA
Big Creek and Rush Creek, Fresno Co., California, USA
Muirite^Ba10Ca2MnTiSi10O30(OH,Cl,F)10
ftsTag
Mukhinite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Mukhinite
Black
Not determined
Ca2Al2V[SiO4]3[OH]
Irregular{ short prismatic crystals up to 1 x 2}5mm\ also as irregular grains up to 5mm in diameter{ some crystals twinned}
Monoclinicu
Brittle}
Chain Silicates
Hydrothermal Ore veins
Gornaya Shoriva, western Siberia, FSU
Tashelginsk iron deposit, Gornaya Shoriya, Siberia (W), Russia, FSU
Mukhinite^Ca2Al2V(SiO4)3(OH)
ftsTag
Mullite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Mullite
m6-7Y
Colourlessy
Transparent_translucent
Distinct in one direction
Al6Si2O13
Crystals prismatic}
OrthorhombicC
Silicates
Skarns and Calc_Silicates
Mull Island, Scotland, UK
Seabank Villa, Isle of Mull, Scotland
Mullite^Al6Si2O13
ftsTag
Mundite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Mundite
vNot determined
Yellow
Perfect
Al[UO2]3[PO4]2[OH]3}*5}5H2O
Rectangular plates}
Orthorhombic
Hydrated Phosphates
Pegmatitese
Democratic Republic of Congo
Kobokobo, Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo
Mundite^Al(UO2)3(PO4)2(OH)3.*5.5H2O
ftsTag
Mushistonite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
MushistoniteA
i4-5[
[Cu{Zn{Fe]Sn[OH]6
Cubic
Hydroxides
Skarns and Calc_Silicates
Tadzhikistan, FSU
Mushiston deposit, Tadzhikistan, FSUQ
Mushistonite^(Cu,Zn,Fe)Sn(OH)6
ftsTag
n Australia, Australia
Mundrabillaite^(NH4)2Ca(HPO4)2.H2O
, Langesundfjord, Norway
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Digenite
Montroydite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Montroydite
e2-3c
Translucent_Transparent
Perfect
Crystals slender prismatic{ often twisted or bent\ also equant or somewhat flattened\ terminal forms commonly striated\ vermicular{ tabular{ or rounded aggregates of tiny crystals\ massive{ pulverulent}
Orthorhombic
Sectile\ flexible{ inelastic}
Oxides5
Skarns and Calc_Silicates
California, Texas, USA
Terlingua, Brewster Co., Texas, USA
Montroydite^HgO
ftsTag
Mooihoekite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Mooihoekite
Bronze to brassy
Opaque
Not determined
Cu9Fe9S16
Massive\ observed in polished sections as grains and aggregates up to 1mm across and as an intergrowth with haycockite}
Tetragonal
Sulphides{ Tellurides etc
Basic and Ultrabasic Igneous rocks
Minnesota, USA; Transvaal, South Africa; FSU=
Mooihoek Farm, Lydenberg Dist., Transvaal, South Africa
Mooihoekite^Cu9Fe9S16
ftsTag
Mooreite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
MooreiteA
Colourlessy
Transparent
Perfect
[Mg{Zn{Mn]15[SO4]2[OH]26}*8H2O
Crystals tabular to platy} Usually as subparallel aggregates of minute crystals}S
Monoclinics
Hydrated Sulphates
Oxidized Zones{ weathering products
New Jersey, USA
Sterling Hill Mine, Ogdensburg, Sussex Co., New Jersey, USA
Mooreite^(Mg,Zn,Mn)15(SO4)2(OH)26.*8H2O
ftsTag
crusts}
Orthorhombic
Organic Compounds
Caves
Western Australia, Australiaw
Bunbury Well (N), Mooloo Downs, Western Australia, Australia
Needle_like crystals elongated and striated vertically\ tufted or radiated aggregates or crusts\ compact{ in rounded masses with concentric fibrous structure\ cross_fibre veinlets}
Minute tabular crystals with hexagonal outline\ usually as scaly or granular aggregates}u
Trigonal
Hydrated Sulphates
Evaporites
Arizona, California, USA; Chile; Italy; Iran;
Madeni Zakh (near), IranM
Metavoltine^K2Na6Fe+2(Fe+3)6(SO4)12O2.*18H2O
ftsTag
Metazellerite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Metazellerite
e2-3e
Yellow
Not determined
Ca[UO2][CO3]2}*3H2O
Fibrous and hair_like{ aggregating into pin_cushion clumps}
OrthorhombicC
Aggregated clumps fracture in direction of the elongation}
Hydrated Carbonates
Oxidized Zones{ weathering products
Wyoming, USA
Lucky MC Mine, Gas Hill Deposit, Fremont Co., Wyoming, USAi
Metazellerite^Ca(UO2)(CO3)2.*3H2O
ftsTag
Metazeunerite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Metazeunerite
e2-3e
Green
Transparent_translucent
Perfect
Cu[UO2]2[AsO4]2}*8H2O
Crystals rectangular tablets flattened{ sometimes pyramidal{ terminal faces\ micaceous{ foliated{ or subparallel aggregates of platy crystals\ observed as parallel growths with uranospinite and troegerite}
Kasolo (Shinkolobwe), Shaba, Democratic Republic of Congo
Metastudtite^UO4.*2H2OC
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Metaswitzerite
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MetaswitzeriteK
e2-3e
Perfect
Mn3[PO4]2}*4H2O
Micaceous flakes or bladed crystals up to 3mm long{ flattened}
Monoclinic7
Hydrated Phosphates
Pegmatites
North Carolina, USA
Foote Mineral Company spodumene mine, Kings Mt. (near), Cleveland Co., North Carolina, USA
Metaswitzerite^Mn3(PO4)2.*4H2OY
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Metatorbernite
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MetatorberniteO
e2-3i
Green
Transparent_translucent
Perfect
Cu[UO2]2[PO4]2}*8H2O
Crystals thin tablets{ lamellar aggregates{ rosettes and sheaflike or subparallel aggregates{ dehydration pseudomorphs after torbernite}
Tetragonal
Brittle}
Hydrated Phosphates
Oxidized Zones{ weathering products
Arizona, Colorado, South Dakota, USA; Czech Republic; Gabon; Germany; Democratic Republic of Congo
Metatorbernite^Cu(UO2)2(PO4)2.*8H2O
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Metatyuyamunite
ftstitle
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Metatyuyamunite
Yellow
Perfect
Ca[UO2]2[V~5]2O8*3H2O
Commonly compact to microcrystalline masses\ pulverulent{ thin coatings and films{ impregnation in sandstone or limestone\ crystals are tiny scales and laths}
Orthorhombic
Compound Borates
Sedimentary Uranium Ores
Colorado, New Mexico, South Dakota, Wyoming, USA; Turkestan, FSUK
Jo Dandy Mine, Montrose Co., Colorado, USA
Metatyuyamunite^Ca(UO2)2(V+5)2O8*3H2O
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Metavandendriesscheite
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Metavandendriesscheite]
Orange
Transparent_translucent
Perfect
PbU7O22}nH2O [n<12]
Prismatic crystals} Commonly massive}
Orthorhombicg
Oxides
Oxidized Zones{ weathering products
Democratic Republic of Congo
Kasolo (Shinkolobwe), Shaba, Democratic Republic of Congo
Metavandendriesscheite^PbU7O22.nH2O (n<12)
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Metavanmeersscheite
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Metavanmeersscheite
vNot determined
Yellow
U~6[UO2]3[PO4]2[OH]6}*2HO
As elongated plates}
Orthorhombic/
Fluorescesgreen in uv light}a
Hydrated Phosphates
Pegmatites
Democratic Republic of Congo
Kobokobo pegmatite, Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo)
Metavanmeersscheite^U+6(UO2)3(PO4)2(OH)6.*2HO
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Metavariscite
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Metavariscite
g3-4g
Green
Transparent_translucent
Not determined
AlPO4}*2H2O
Crystals minute{ thin to thick tabular{ slightly elongated or equant\ rarely long prismatic\ granular{ massive\ contact twins}
Monoclinic
Brittle}
Hydrated Phosphates
Many different geological environments/
Nevada, Utah, USA; Malpelo Island, Pacific Oceanu
Edison-Bird Mine, Utahlite Hill, Lucin (NW), Box Elder Co., Utah, USA
Metavariscite^AlPO4.*2H2O
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Metavariscite
g3-4g
Green
Transparent_translucent
Not determined
AlPO4}*2H2O
Crystals minute{ thin to thick tabular{ slightly elongated or equant\ rarely long prismatic\ granular{ massive\ contact twins}
Monoclinic
Brittle}
Hydrated Phosphates
Many different geological environments/
Nevada, Utah, USA; Malpelo Island, Pacific Oceanu
Edison-Bird Mine, Utahlite Hill, Lucin (NW), Box Elder Co., Utah, USA
Red Mountain (locality #2), Mendocino Co., California, USA
Mcguinnessite^(Mg,Cu)2(CO3)(OH)27
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Mckelveyite-(Y) (Mackelveyite)
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Mckelveyite_[Y] [Mackelveyite]m
vNot determined
Yellow
Not determined
Ba3Na[Ca{U]Y[CO3]6}*3H2O
Small{ less than 0}5mm{ hemimorphic crystals and aggregates of crystal plates\ crystals are simple in development with maximum of six measurable forms}
Trigonal
No good cleavages}
Hydrated Carbonates
Sedimentary Uranium OresM
Wyoming, USAo
Diamond Alkali Daco No. 3, Green River formation, Sweetwater Co., Wyoming, USA
Crystals pyramidal\ sceptre_shaped aggregates which are oriented intergrowths of sphalerite with y_zns}
Trigonal
Brittle}
Sulphides{ Tellurides etc
Hydrothermal Ore veins
Matra Mountains, Hungary;
Matra Mts., Gy
soroszi, Hungary
Matraite^ZnS
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Mattagamite
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Mattagamite
i4-5]
Not determined
CoTe2
Massive\ minute equidimensional or blade_like grains isolated in altaite and as thin irregular rims on pyrrhotite and chalcopyrite in contact with altaite}
Orthorhombicq
Sulphides{ Tellurides etc
Hydrothermal Ore veins
Matagami, Quebec, Canada
Mattagami Lake Mine, Galin
e Twp., Abitibi Co., Qu
bec, CanadaO
Mattagamite^CoTe2
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Matulaite
ftstitle
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Matulaite
Colourless to white
Perfect
CaAl18[PO4]12[OH]20}*28H2O
Small rosettes of thin tabular crystals and as botryoidal forms}'
MonoclinicG
Hydrated Phosphates
Oxidized Zones{ weathering products
Wald-girmes, Germany; North Carolina, Pennsylvania, USA
LCA pegmatite mine, Gaston Co., North Carolina, USA
Widespread, common copper mineral; Burra, South Australia; Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia; France; Germany; Greece; Morocco; Namibia; western USA; Zambia; Democratic Republic of Congo and elsewhere
Malachite^(Cu+2)2(CO3)(OH)2
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Malanite
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MalaniteA
vNot determined
White
Opaque
Not determined
Cu[Pt{Ir]2S4
Granular}
Cubic
Sulphides{ Tellurides etc
Altered Ultramafic rocks
certain region in China
Unspecified locality, China
Malanite^Cu(Pt,Ir)2S4
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Malayaite
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Malayaite
g3-4]
Yellowy
Translucent
Not determined
CaSnSiO5
Massive\ crystals wedge_shaped up to 3cm in length}
Crystals long to short prismatic{ often appearing nearly hexagonal in scross section and with rhombohedral_like terminations\ massive\ compact{ granular{ columnar{ bladed or fibrous\ twinning common{ simple{ lamellar}
Crystals pyramidal to short prismatic{ crystals minute{ well developed}
Tetragonalw
Fracture subconchoidal\ brittle}
Selenites{ Selenates{ Tellurites{ Tellurates
Oxidized Zones{ weathering products
Arizona, Nevada, USA; Sonora, Mexicoc
Mowhawk mine, Goldfield, Esmeralda Co., Nevada, USA
Mackayite^Fe~3Te2O5[OH]
Mackayite^Fe~3Te2O5[OH]
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Mackinawite
e2-3_
Bronze to brassy
Perfect
[Fe{Ni]9S8
Massive{ extremely minute feathery lamellae or irregular grains up to 1mm in diameter\ also as idiomorphic crystals up to 0}2 x 10_15mm in size\ crystals usually tetragonal basal plates or simple pyramidal combinations}
Tetragonal
Sulphides{ Tellurides etc
Basic and Ultrabasic Volcanic rocks
Washington, USA; Australia; Canada; Finland; India; Japan; New Zealand; Norway; Portugal; Saudi Arabia; South Africa; FSU
Mackinaw mine, Snohomish Co., Washington, USA
Mackinawite^[Fe{Ni]9S8I
Mackinawite^[Fe{Ni]9S8
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Macphersonite
e2-3c
White
Perfect
Pb4[SO4][CO3]2[OH]2
Euhedral{ tabular crystals{ or as pseudohexagonal tabular to micaceous crystals}-
OrthorhombicO
Compound Sulphatesw
Oxidized Zones{ weathering products
Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK; France
Leadhills, Lanarkshire, Scotland; Aregentolle mine, Saint-Prix, Sa
ne-et-Loire, FranceU
Macphersonite^Pb4[SO4][CO3]2[OH]2
Macphersonite^Pb4[SO4][CO3]2[OH]2
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Macquartite
g3-4_
Orange{
Pb3Cu[CrO4]SiO3[OH]4}*2H2O
Euhedral crystals up to 1mm in length}
Monoclinic!
Silicates
Hydrothermal Ore veinsm
Tiger, Arizona, USA
Mammoth Mine, Tiger, Pinal Co., Arizona, USA
Macquartite^Pb3Cu[CrO4]SiO3[OH]4}*2H2O
Macquartite^Pb3Cu[CrO4]SiO3[OH]4}*2H2O
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Magadiite
vNot determined
White
NaSi7O13[OH]3}*4H2O
Puttylike laminae}
Monoclinic
Silicates
Evaporites3
Rift Valley, Kenya[
Lake Magadi, Rift Valley, Kenya
Magadiite^NaSi7O13[OH]3}*4H2O
Magadiite^NaSi7O13[OH]3}*4H2O
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Magnesio_anthophyllite]
k5-6w
Variety of colours
Transparent_opaque
Perfect
[Mg{Fe~2]7Si8O22[OH]2
Crystals prismatic{ rare\ usually massive{ fibrous or lamellar}
Orthorhombic
Chain Silicates
Metamorphic rocks
New York, USA
Edwards, St. Lawrence Co., New York, USA9
Magnesio_anthophyllite^[Mg{Fe~2]7Si8O22[OH]2
Magnesio_anthophyllite^[Mg{Fe~2]7Si8O22[OH]2
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Magnesio_arfvedsonite
k5-6w
Black
Opaque
Perfect
Na3[Mg{Fe~2]4Fe~3Si8O22[OH]2
Crystals short to long prismatic{ often tabular\ but rarely distinctly terminated\ prismatic aggregates\ twinning\ lamellar}
Crystals stubby prismatic, sometimes striated parallel to long axis; up to 0.5mm long; in diversely oriented aggregates; also as grooved pseudohexagonal plates; twinning, polysynthetic.
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Loweite [Loeweite]W
e2-3q
Yellow
Transparent
Not determined
Na12Mg7[SO4]13}*15H2O
Massive\ embedded anhedral grains}7
TrigonalU
Fracture conchoidal{ soluble in water}
Hydrated Sulphates
Evaporites
New Mexico, USA; Upper Austria; Germany
Ischl salt mine, Ober
sterreich, AustriaU
Loweite [Loeweite]^Na12Mg7[SO4]13}*15H2O
Loweite [Loeweite]^Na12Mg7[SO4]13}*15H2O
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Ludlamite
g3-4]
Green
Transparent_translucent
Perfect
[Fe~2{Mg{Mn~2]3[PO4]2}*4H2O
Crystals thin to thick tabular{ often wedge_shaped\ massive{ granular}S
Monoclinics
Hydrated Phosphates
Oxidized Zones{ weathering products
Connecticut, Idaho, New Hampshire, South Dakota, USA; Brazil; England; France; Germany; MexicoK
Antsakoa I pegmatite, Berere region, Tsaratanana (near), Madagascar
Liandratite^U~6[Nb{Ta]2O8
Liandratite^U~6[Nb{Ta]2O8
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Maghemite
Brown
Opaque
Not determined
y_Fe2O3
Massive}
Cubic
Strongly magnetic}9
OxidesU
Oxidized Zones{ weathering products
Arizona, California, New York, Oklahoma, USA; Algeria, Canada; Germany; Namibia; South Africa and elsewhere
Iron Mt. Mine, Redding (near), Shasta Co., California, USAa
Maghemite^y_Fe2O3
Maghemite^y_Fe2O3
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Liandratite^U+6(Nb,Ta)2O8
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Liebigite
e2-3]
Green
Transparent_translucent
Distinct in one direction
Ca2[UO2][CO3]3}*11H2O
Crystals equant or short prismatic{ indistinct with rounded edges{ convex or vicinal faces\ granular or scaly crusts and films{ sometimes with small botryoidal surface}
Orthorhombic
Hydrated Carbonates
Oxidized Zones{ weathering products
Colorado, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, Utah, Washington, USA; Canada; Czech Republic; England; Germany; Turkey; Sweden
Edirne, Adrianople (near), Turkey
Liebigite^Ca2[UO2][CO3]3}*11H2O
Liebigite^Ca2[UO2][CO3]3}*11H2O
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LikasiteA
vNot determined
Perfect
[Cu~2]3[NO3][OH]5}*2H2O
Crystals tabular}
Orthorhombic
Easy}
Nitrates{ Iodates
Oxidized Zones{ weathering products
Likasi copper mine, Democratic Republic of Congo
Likasi Copper Mine, Shaba, Democratic Republic of Congo
Likasite^[Cu~2]3[NO3][OH]5}*2H2Oi
Likasite^[Cu~2]3[NO3][OH]5}*2H2O
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LillianiteG
e2-3a
Grey{
Opaque
Pb3Bi2S6
Elongated platy crystals\ fibrous}
Orthorhombic)
Fracture conchoidal}S
Sulphosalts
Hydrothermal Ore veins
Austria; Czech Republic; Finland; Sweden; Colorado, USA
Lillian Mining Co., Printerboy Hill, Leadville (near), Lake Co., Colorado, USAS
Lillianite^Pb3Bi2S6
Lillianite^Pb3Bi2S6
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LinariteC
e2-3]
Bluew
Transparent_translucent
Perfect
CuPbSO4[OH]2
Tabular{ radial{ fibrous{ groups or single crystals\ encrustations}
Monoclinic_
Brittle to soft}
Anhydrous Sulphates
Oxidized Zones{ weathering products
Central Western USA; Argentina; Australia; Canada; Chile; England; Germany; Japan; Namibia; New Zealand; Peru; Sardinia; Scotland; FSU
Linares, Ja
n, Spain
Linarite^CuPbSO4[OH]2
Linarite^CuPbSO4[OH]2
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Edirne, Adrianople (near), Turkey
Liebigite^Ca2(UO2)(CO3)3.*11H2O
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Lime9
g3-4S
White
Perfect
Massive}
Cubic
Parting}
Oxides
Skarns and Calc_Silicates
Mt. Vesuvius, Italy
Mt. Vesuvius, Napoli, Italy
Lime^CaO
Lime^CaO
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Lindgrenite
i4-5a
Green
Transparent_translucent
Perfect
Cu3[MoO4]2[OH]2
Crystals usually tabular or platy\ rarely acicular\ sometimes doubly terminated\ massive{ platy}e
Monoclinic
Tungstates{ Molybdates
Oxidized Zones{ weathering products
Arizona, Idaho, USA; Chuquicamata, Chile)
Chuquicamata, Antofagasta, Chile_
Lindgrenite^Cu3[MoO4]2[OH]2
Lindgrenite^Cu3[MoO4]2[OH]2
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Lindsleyite
VHN100=1505
Black
Opaque
[Ba{Sr][Ti{Cr{Fe{Mg{Zr]21O38
As small grains}
Trigonal3
Conchoidal fracture}]
Multiple Oxides
Altered Ultramafic rocks
Kimberley, South Africa
de Beers diamond mine, Kimberley, South Africa#
Lindsleyite^[Ba{Sr][Ti{Cr{Fe{Mg{Zr]21O38k
Lindsleyite^[Ba{Sr][Ti{Cr{Fe{Mg{Zr]21O38
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soft}
Anhydrous Sulphates
Oxidized Zones{ weathering products
Central Western USA; Argentina; Australia; Canada; Chile; England; Germany; Japan; Namibia; New Zealand; Peru; Sardinia; Scotland; FSU
Linares, Ja
n, Spain
Linarite^CuPbSO4(OH)2
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TPICT
P&"OEM
(CR-LF)
. A nuAN
Q\2OWNE
RDIS1
ENDATA
'Symbo
Link (y!
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Lecontite
e2-3]
Colourless}
Transparent
Distinct in one direction
[NH4{K]Na[SO4]}*2H2O
Crystals long prismatic{ narrow\ stubby\ up to 1% in length\ fine_grained masses}
Orthorhombic
Hydrated Sulphates
Caves
Comayagua, Honduras
Las Piedras (cave), Comayagua (near), Honduras5
Lecontite^[NH4{K]Na[SO4]}*2H2Os
Lecontite^[NH4{K]Na[SO4]}*2H2O
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LegranditeG
i4-5a
Yellow}
Transparent_translucent
Zn2[AsO4][OH]}H2O
Crystals long prismatic{ aggregates of crystals in sprays or fans common\ crystals vary in length from 1mm to 6cm\ maximum diameter 7}5mm}
Monoclinic
Fracture uneven{ brittle}
Hydrated Arsenates
Oxidized Zones{ weathering products
Durango and Nuevo Leon, Mexico; Kyushu, Japan
Flor de Pena Mine, Lampazos, Nueva Leon, Mexico
Legrandite^Zn2[AsO4][OH]}H2O
Legrandite^Zn2[AsO4][OH]}H2O
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Leifite
Colourless to white
Transparent
Distinct in one direction
Na2[Si{Al{Be]7[O{OH{F]14
Crystals acicular{ deeply striated\ in radial aggregates and rosettes}_
Trigonal}
Brittle}
Silicates
Syenites{ Alkali intrusions
Mont St. Hilaire, Quebec, Canada; Narsarsuk, Greenland9
Narsarsuaq, Julianehaab district, Greenland
Leifite^Na2[Si{Al{Be]7[O{OH{F]14
Leifite^Na2[Si{Al{Be]7[O{OH{F]14
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ftsTitleOverride
Leightonite
g3-4a
Bluish green
Transparent_translucent
K2Ca2Cu[SO4]4}*2H2O
Crystals lath_like\ rarely equant\ crusts or cross_fibre veinlets}M
Orthorhombico
Hydrated Sulphates
Oxidized Zones{ weathering products
Chuquicamata, Chile; Tsumeb, Namibia
Chuquicamata, Antofagasta, ChileA
Leightonite^K2Ca2Cu[SO4]4}*2H2O
Leightonite^K2Ca2Cu[SO4]4}*2H2O
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ftsTitleOverride
LeiteiteA
c1-2[
Colourless{
Perfect
ZnAs2O4
Cleavable masses up to 7 x 4 x 0}3 cm}
Monoclinic
Cleavage lamellae flexible{ inelastic and somewhat sectile}
Antimonites{ Arsenites
Oxidized Zones{ weathering products
Tsumeb, Namibia
Tsumeb, Namibia
Leiteite^ZnAs2O4G
Leiteite^ZnAs2O4
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Lengenbachite
vNot determined
Opaque
Perfect
Pb6[Ag{Cu]2As4S13
Crystals very thin{ blade_shaped{ sometimes curled\ flat face striated in direction of elongation}g
Monoclinic
One perfect parallel to flat face{ also 2 other fair cleavages across the flat face}
Crystals usually tabular and somewhat elongated{ also equant\ minute grains or masses up to 1cm or more in size}
Monoclinic
Micaceous\ brittle\ flexible\ almost plastic}
Organic Compounds
Nordmark, Grythyttan, L
ngban, Sweden
Transcarpathia, Russia, FSU
Karpatite [Carpathite{ Caronene]^C24H12
Karpatite [Carpathite{ Caronene]^C24H12
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ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Karpinskite
e2-3_
Bluey
Translucent
[Mg{Ni]2Si2O5[OH]2 [?]
Massive\ in plates and prisms}
Monoclinic
Silicates
Altered Ultramafic rocksi
Ural Mts., Russia, FSU
Nizhniy-Tagilsk massif, Ural Mts., Russia, FSU
Karpinskite^[Mg{Ni]2Si2O5[OH]2 [?]
Karpinskite^[Mg{Ni]2Si2O5[OH]2 [?]
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ftstitle
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KasoliteC
i4-5]
Variety of colours
Transparent_translucent
Perfect
Pb[UO2]SiO4}H2O
Crystals stout prismatic{ up to 4mm long{ elongated{ flattened{ lathlike{ commonly striated\ subparallel crystal aggregates{ rosettes{ radial_fibrous aggregates\ compact masses and dense crusts}
Monoclinic
Brittle}
Silicates
Sedimentary Uranium Ores[
Widespread in uranium deposits; New Hampshire, Nevada, South Dakota, USA; Canada; France; Gabon; Italy; Norway; Democratic Republic of Congo and elsewhere
Kasolo, Shaba, Democratic Republic of Congo
Kasolite^Pb[UO2]SiO4}H2O
Kasolite^Pb[UO2]SiO4}H2O
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ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
LangbaniteE
m6-7_
Black
Opaque
[Mn~2]4[Mn~3]9Sb~5Si2O24
Prismatic crystals}
Hexagonal
Silicates
Skarns and Calc_Silicates
rmland, Sweden
ngban mine, Filipstad (near), V
rmland, Sweden
Langbanite^[Mn~2]4[Mn~3]9Sb~5Si2O24
Langbanite^[Mn~2]4[Mn~3]9Sb~5Si2O24
ftsTag
st plastic}
Organic Compounds
Nordmark, Grythyttan, L
ngban, Sweden
Transcarpathia, Russia, FSU
Karpatite (Carpathite, Caronene)^C24H12
[Sb~3]4O4[re
First
TACKT
RACEENTR
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on("up")@;Chang
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ftsTitleOverride
Junoite
g3-4U
Goodo
Pb3Cu2Bi8[S{Se]16
Irregular grains and tabular crystals}
Monoclinic
Sulphosalts
Hydrothermal Ore veinsA
Tennant Creek, Northern Territory, Australia
Juno mine, Tennant Creek, Northern Territory, Australia
Junoite^Pb3Cu2Bi8[S{Se]16
Junoite^Pb3Cu2Bi8[S{Se]16
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ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Jurbanite
e2-3_
Colourless
Transparent
Al[SO4][OH]}*5H2O
Imperfect prismatic crystals from 0}03 to 0}3mm in length}3
MonoclinicS
Brittle}q
Compound Phosphates
Efflorescences
Pinal County, Arizona, USA
San Manuel mine, Pinal Co., Arizona, USA-
Jurbanite^Al[SO4][OH]}*5H2O
Jurbanite^Al[SO4][OH]}*5H2O
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ftsTitleOverride
Kaatialaite
vNot determined
Not determined
Fe~3[As~5]3O9}*6_*8H2O
Powdery coatings}
Monoclinic
Hydrated ArsenatesE
Oxidized Zones{ weathering products
Kvortane, western Finland
Kaatiala pegmatite, Kuortane, Finland (W)
Kaatialaite^Fe~3[As~5]3O9}*6_*8H2O1
Kaatialaite^Fe~3[As~5]3O9}*6_*8H2O
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ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
KaersutiteG
k5-6a
Brown
Translucent_opaque
Perfect
NaCa2[Mg{Fe~2]4Ti[Si6Al2]O22[OH]2
Crystals short prismatic\ massive{ compact{ as embedded grains\ twinning common{ simple{ lamellar}s
Monoclinic
Parting\ fracture uneven to subconchoidal\ brittle}
Chain Silicates
Basic and Ultrabasic Volcanic rocks
Arizona, USA; British Columbia, Canada; France; Greenland; Japan; New Zealand; FSU
Crystals blade_shaped{ small\ also as fibrous aggregates}
Triclinic
Silicates
Skarns and Calc_Silicates
Crestmore, Riverside county, California, USA; Hatrurim Formation, Israel
Crestmore quarry, Riverside Co., California, USA?
Jennite^Ca9H2Si6O18[OH]8}*6H2O}
Jennite^Ca9H2Si6O18[OH]8}*6H2O
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ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
JeppeiteA
k5-6[
Black
Perfect
[K{Ba]2[Ti{Fe~3]6O13
Finely prismatic to acicular crystals in aggregates}
Monoclinic)
Brittle}G
Multiple Oxides
Carbonatites
Walgidee Hills, Western Australia
Walgidee Hills, Fitzroy Basin, Kimberley, Western Australia, Australia#
Jeppeite^[K{Ba]2[Ti{Fe~3]6O13
Jeppeite^[K{Ba]2[Ti{Fe~3]6O13
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ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Jeremejevite [Eremeyevite]e
Colourless
Al6B5O15[F{OH]3
Elongated hexagonal prisms{ up to several inches in length{ irregular terminations\ crystals are composite with uniaxial outer zone{ and biaxial core that is apparently monoclinic}
Irhtem and Bou Azzer deposits, Anti-Atlas, Morocco
Irhtemite^Ca4MgH2[AsO4]4}*4H2O
Irhtemite^Ca4MgH2[AsO4]4}*4H2O
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ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
IridarseniteC
VHN100=488 and 606k
[Ir{Ru]As2
As minute inclusions}
Monoclinic
Sulphides{ Tellurides etc
Hydrothermal Ore veins3
Papua New GuineaY
Papua New Guinea
Iridarsenite^[Ir{Ru]As2
Iridarsenite^[Ir{Ru]As2
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ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Iridium
m6-7U
Silverq
Opaque
Not determined
[Ir{Os{Ru] [>*80 atomic % Ir]
Cubic
Native elements and Alloys1
Alluvials depositsY
Tulameen, British Columbia, Canada
Iridium^[Ir{Os{Ru] [>*80 atomic % Ir]
Iridium^[Ir{Os{Ru] [>*80 atomic % Ir]
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IridosmineG
m6-7a
Grey to silver
Opaque
Perfect
[Os{Ir]
Crystals tabular{ flattened{ rarely short prismatic}'
TrigonalE
Difficult\ slightly malleable to brittle}
Native elements and Alloys
Alluvial deposits
British Columbia, Canada; Papua New Guinea; Australia; Brazil; South Africa; USA; FSU
Brazile
Iridosmine^[Os{Ir]
Iridosmine^[Os{Ir]
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Iriginite
c1-2[
Yelloww
Not determined
[UO2][Mo~6]2O7}*3H2O
Fine_grained dense aggregates}
Monoclinic
Tungstates{ MolybdatesE
Late stage cavities in Granites or Syenites
Scenic, South Dakota, USA; Hervey Range, North Queensland, Australia; Democratic Republic of Congo
U--Mo ore deposit, Russia (?), FSU7
Iriginite^[UO2][Mo~6]2O7}*3H2Ou
Iriginite^[UO2][Mo~6]2O7}*3H2O
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Iron9
Greyk
Opaque
Compact{ disseminated{ in grains{ scales{ clumps}
Cubic
Hackly{ malleable{ ductile}
Native elements and Alloys
Basic and Ultrabasic Volcanic rocks
Missouri, New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA; Canada; Czech Republic; France; Germany; Greenland; Ireland; Japan; Poland; Scotland; FSU
Iron^Fe
Iron^Fe
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IsoferroplatinumM
vNot determined
Opaque
[Pt{Pd]3[Fe{Cu]
Cubic
Native elements and Alloys
Basic and Ultrabasic Volcanic rocks
British Columbia, Canada
Tulameen River, British Columbia, Canada
Isoferroplatinum^[Pt{Pd]3[Fe{Cu]
Isoferroplatinum^[Pt{Pd]3[Fe{Cu]
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Isokite
Pinko
Very good
CaMg[PO4]F
Fibrous spherulites up to 3mm in diameter\ crystalline plates}
Monoclinic#
Anhydrous PhosphatesM
Carbonatiteso
Nkumbwa Hill, east of Isoka, Zambia
Isoka, Zambia
Isokite^CaMg[PO4]F
Isokite^CaMg[PO4]F
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Itoite;
vNot determined
White
Not determined
Pb3Ge[SO4]2O2[OH]2
Fine_grained pseudomorphs after fleischerite}
Orthorhombic/
Anhydrous Sulphates
Oxidized Zones{ weathering products
Tsumeb, Namibia
Tsumeb, Namibia
Itoite^Pb3Ge[SO4]2O2[OH]2
Itoite^Pb3Ge[SO4]2O2[OH]2
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IxioliteA
k5-6[
Black
Opaque
[Ta{Nb{Sn{Fe{Mn]4O8
Prismatic crystals}
Orthorhombic
Fracture uneven
OxidesM
Pegmatitesm
, Finland
Skogb
le, Kemi
, Finland
Ixiolite^[Ta{Nb{Sn{Fe{Mn]4O8
Ixiolite^[Ta{Nb{Sn{Fe{Mn]4O8
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Izoklakeite
g3-4c
Grey}
Opaque
Pb27[Cu{Fe]2[Sb{Bi]19S57
As millimetre sized acicular aggregates}
OrthorhombicA
Conchoidal fracture\ brittle}
Sulphosalts
Hydrothermal Ore veins
Izok Lake, Northwest Territories, Canada; Vena, Sweden
Izok Lake, Northwest Territories, CanadaM
Izoklakeite^Pb27[Cu{Fe]2[Sb{Bi]19S57
Izoklakeite^Pb27[Cu{Fe]2[Sb{Bi]19S57
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Jacobsite
k5-6_
Black
Opaque
[Mn~2{Fe~2{Mg][Fe~3{Mn~3]2O4
Octahedral crystals\ massive{ coarse to fine granular}/
Cubic
Uneven to subconchoidal fracture}
Oxides
Skarns and Calc_Silicates
Nordmark, Sweden
Jakobsberg mine, Nordmark, Sweden
Jacobsite^[Mn~2{Fe~2{Mg][Fe~3{Mn~3]2O4s
Jacobsite^[Mn~2{Fe~2{Mg][Fe~3{Mn~3]2O4
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Ixiolite^(Ta,Nb,Sn,Fe,Mn)4O8
mellar masses}
; Mi0t
S`Prepa
4Samp
Sederholmite^b-NiSe
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Inderborite
g3-4c
Colourless to white
Transparent
CaMg[B3O3[OH]5]2}*6H2O
Well_developed prismatic crystals up to 2cm in size\ also as coarsely crystalline aggregates}
Monoclinic
Fracture conchoidal}
Hydrated Borates
Evaporites
western Kazakhstan, FSU; Turkey
Inder Lake, Kazakhstan (W), FSU
Inderborite^CaMg[B3O3[OH]5]2}*6H2O
Inderborite^CaMg[B3O3[OH]5]2}*6H2O
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Inderite [Lesserite][
e2-3u
Colourless
Transparent
MgB3O3[OH]5}*5H2O
Prismatic crystals up to 10cm long and 1cm in cross section\ doubly terminated crystals common\ reniform nodular aggregates}
Monoclinic
Fracture flat conchoidal to irregular{ brittle}
Hydrated Borates
Evaporites7
California, USA; Turkey; FSUi
Kzyl-tau deposit, Inder Lake, Kazakhstan (W), FSU
Inderite [Lesserite]^MgB3O3[OH]5}*5H2O
Inderite [Lesserite]^MgB3O3[OH]5}*5H2O
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Inesite
k5-6[
Orange to orange_brown
Translucent
Perfect
Ca2Mn7Si10O28[OH]2}*5H2O
Single crystals prismatic or tabular\ elongated{ from 1_15mm in length and 1_8mm in width\ often exhibit `chisel shape`\ rarely doubly terminated\ acicular radiating aggregates and veinlets}
Triclinic
Brittle}
Silicates
Metamorphic rocks
Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia; Germany; Japan; Mexico; South Africa; Sweden; USA
Nanzenbach, Dillenburg (near), Germany
Inesite^Ca2Mn7Si10O28[OH]2}*5H2O;
Inesite^Ca2Mn7Si10O28[OH]2}*5H2O
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Inderite [Lesserite][
e2-3u
Colourless
Transparent
MgB3O3[OH]5}*5H2O
Prismatic crystals up to 10cm long and 1cm in cross section\ doubly terminated crystals common\ reniform nodular aggregates}
Monoclinic
Fracture flat conchoidal to irregular{ brittle@
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Indialite
o7-8]
Colourless}
Transparent
Not determined
Mg2Al4Si5O18
Crystals minute hexagonal prisms{ single or in clusters\ small irregular grains}K
Trigonali
Silicates
Slags and Clinkers
South Dakota, USA; central Japan
India
Indialite^Mg2Al4Si5O189
Indialite^Mg2Al4Si5O18
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Indite=
i4-5W
Black
Opaque
Not determined
FeIn2S4
Small grains{ usually less than 0}2mm{ rarely up to 0}5mm}!
Cubic
Sulphides{ Tellurides etc
Pegmatites
Little Khingan Ridge, far-eastern Siberia, FSU
Dzhalind deposit, Little Khingan Ridge, Siberia (E), Russia, FSU'
Milgun Station, Western Australia; Georgia, USA; Italy, Switzerland
Hydroxylapatite [Hydroxyapatite]^Ca5[PO4]3[OH]
Hydroxylapatite [Hydroxyapatite]^Ca5[PO4]3[OH]
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Hydroxylbastnasite_[Ce]
Brown
Imperfect
[Ce{La][CO3][OH{F]
Reniform aggregates}
Trigonal!
Anhydrous CarbonatesK
Carbonatitesm
Kola Peninsula, Russia
Vuorij
rvi, Kola Peninsula, Russia
Hydroxylbastnasite_[Ce]^[Ce{La][CO3][OH{F]
Hydroxylbastnasite_[Ce]^[Ce{La][CO3][OH{F]
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Hydroxylellestadite
i4-5q
Pink to purple
Translucent
Ca5[SiO4{SO4]3[OH{Cl{F]
Massive\ cleavable aggregates}3
TrigonalQ
Silicates
Skarns and Calc_Silicates
Saitama Pref., Japan
Chichibu mine, Saitama Pref., Japan
Hydroxylellestadite^Ca5[SiO4{SO4]3[OH{Cl{F]
Hydroxylellestadite^Ca5[SiO4{SO4]3[OH{Cl{F]
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Hydroxylherderite
k5-6m
Variety of colours
Not determined
CaBe[PO4][OH]
Crystals stout prismatic to thick tabular\ pseudo_orthorhombic\ botryoidal crusts or aggregates with radial fibrous structure\ commonly twinned}
Monoclinic
Interrupted{ fracture subconchoidal}
Anhydrous Phosphates
Pegmatites'
Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, North Carolina, USA; Brazil; Finland; Germany; Ural Mountains, FSU
Paris, Maine, USA
Hydroxylherderite^CaBe[PO4][OH]
Hydroxylherderite^CaBe[PO4][OH]
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HydrozinciteK
e2-3e
Variety of colours
Translucent
Perfect
Zn5[CO3]2[OH]6
Massive{ compact to earthy\ as crusts{ stalactitic{ reniform{ dense masses\ crystals flattened{ elongated laths{ often tapering to a sharp point{ seldom more than 1}0mm in length}
Monoclinic
Very brittle}
Anhydrous Carbonates)
Oxidized Zones{ weathering products
Widespread USA; Algeria; Mexico; Spain and elsewhere
Bleiberg, K
rnten (Carinthia), Austria
Hydrozincite^Zn5[CO3]2[OH]6
Hydrozincite^Zn5[CO3]2[OH]6
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Hypercinnabar
Black
Not determined
Trigonal
Sulphides{ Tellurides etc
Hydrothermal Ore veins3
California, USA
Mount Diablo mine, Contra Costa Co., California, USA
Colorado, USA; France; Germany; Democratic Republic of Congo
Kasolo (Shinkolobwe), Shaba, Democratic Republic of Congo
Ianthinite^UO2}*5UO3}*10H2O
Ianthinite^UO2}*5UO3}*10H2O
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c1-2O
Colourlesso
Transparent
H2O _ Solid phase at or below *0
Very thin flattened six_rayed stellate snow crystals\ skeletal hexagonal prisms\ compact aggregates of long lath_like crystals on the surface of water\ delicate forms as hoar frost\ hailstones composed of hexagonal prisms or with concentric structure}
Trigonal
Fracture conchoidal{ brittle}
Oxidesc
Widespread common mineral; Elk Creek, Meade County, South Dakota
Ice^H2O _ Solid phase at or below *0
Ice^H2O _ Solid phase at or below *0
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Colorado, USA; France; Germany; Democratic Republic of Congo
Kasolo (Shinkolobwe), Shaba, Democratic Republic of Congo
Ianthinite^UO2.*5UO3.*10H2O
el-iron)^(Fe,Ni)
b!300h
i,Al)4O10(OH)2.*4H2O
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Hutchinsonite
c1-2g
Sub_translucent
[Pb{Tl]2As5S9
Crystals prismatic to needle_like\ radiating tufts}
OrthorhombicQ
Fracture conchoidal{ brittle}
Sulphosalts
Hydrothermal Ore veins
Binnental, Valais, Switzerland; Ancash Province, Peru
Crystals usually dodecahedrons or trapezohedrons\ also in combination{ or with hexoctahedron\ massive{ compact{ fine or coarse granular{ embedded grains}
Cubic
Parting{ sometimes distinct{ fracture uneven to conchoidal{ brittle}1
OrthosilicatesU
Skarns and Calc_Silicates
Widespread western USA; Australia; Canada; Italy; Korea; Mexico; Sri Lanka; Switzerland; FSU
Siberia, FSU
Grossular [Grossularite]^Ca3Al2[SiO4]3_
Grossular [Grossularite]^Ca3Al2[SiO4]3
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GroutiteC
k5-6]
Black
Opaque
Perfect
Mn~3O[OH]
Crystals usually wedge or lens_shaped with rounded faces\ striated{ in dense groups\ slender striated prisms}
Orthorhombicy
Fracture uneven{ brittle}
Hydroxides
Skarns and Calc_Silicates
Talcville, New Jersey, New York, USA; Quebec, Canada; Chihuahua, Mexico
Mahnomen mine, Cuyuna Range, Crow Wing Co., Minnesota, USA
Groutite^Mn~3O[OH]
Groutite^Mn~3O[OH]
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Grunerite
k5-6]
Greyw
Translucent_opaque
[Fe{Mg]7Si8O22[OH]2
Fibrous or fibrolamellar{ often radiated\ twinning very common{ simple{ lamellar}
Taylor pit, Huntingdon twp., Hastings Co., Ontario, Canada_
Guettardite^Pb[Sb{As]2S4
Guettardite^Pb[Sb{As]2S4
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GuilditeC
e2-3]
Yellow to yellowish brown
Translucent
Perfect
CuFe~3[SO4]2[OH]}*4H2O
Crystals short prismatic{ pseudocubic{ up to 5mm in width}I
Monoclinici
Fracture conchoidal{ brittle}
Hydrated Sulphates
Effloresences
Jerome, Arizona, USA
United Verde Mine, Jerome, Yavapai Co., Arizona, USA]
Guildite^CuFe~3[SO4]2[OH]}*4H2O
Guildite^CuFe~3[SO4]2[OH]}*4H2O
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HaapalaiteA
vNot determined
Bronze to brassy
4[[Fe{Ni]S]}*3[[Mg{Fe~2][OH]2]
Thin scales}
Hexagonal
Native elements and Alloys3
Altered Ultramafic rocksa
Outokumpu, Finland
Kokka serpentinite, Outokumpu (NNW), Finland
Haapalaite^4[[Fe{Ni]S]}*3[[Mg{Fe~2][OH]2]
Haapalaite^4[[Fe{Ni]S]}*3[[Mg{Fe~2][OH]2]
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vNot determined
Colourless
Transparent
Perfect
Ca2BeSi2O7
Crystals tabular}
Tetragonal1
Fracture irregular}
Ring Silicates
Skarns and Calc_Silicates
Gugia, China
Gugia, China
Gugiaite^Ca2BeSi2O7
Usually tabular crystals\ polysynthetir
; Germany; Italy; India; Norway; South Africa; Sweden; Switzerland; FSU
Talc (Steatite)^Mg3Si4O10(OH)2
Talc (Steatite)^Mg3Si4O10(OH)2
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Goslarite
e2-3_
Variety of colours
Transparent
Perfect
Zn[SO4]}*7H2O
Massive{ granular or fibrous\ stalactitic and efflorescent crusts\ synthetic crystals stout\ prismatic}
Orthorhombic
Brittle{ dehydrates readily{ soluble in water}
Hydrated Sulphates
Efflorescences
Widespread USA; Australia; Argentina; France; Germany; Mexico; Peru; Spain, Sweden and elsewhere
Rammelsberg mine, Goslar, Harz, Germany
Goslarite^Zn[SO4]}*7H2O
Goslarite^Zn[SO4]}*7H2O
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Gotzenite [Geotzenite] [Calcium rinkite or mosandrite]
vNot determined
Colourless
Transparent
Perfect
[Ca{Na]7[Ti{Al]2Si4O15[F{OH]3
Prismatic crystals up to 0}5 mm long}
Triclinic
Silicates
Intermediate to acid Volcanic rocks
Democratic Republic of Congo?
Volcanos Area, Rutshuru territory, Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo
Gotzenite [Geotzenite] [Calcium rinkite or mosandrite]^[Ca{Na]7[Ti{Al]2Si4O15[F{OH]3
Gotzenite [Geotzenite] [Calcium rinkite or mosandrite]^[Ca{Na]7[Ti{Al]2Si4O15[F{OH]3
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Goudeyite
g3-4Y
Yellow to yellowish green
[Al{Y][Cu~2]6[AsO4]3[OH]6}*3H2O
Hairlike
Hexagonal
Hydrated Arsenates%
Oxidized Zones{ weathering products
Nevada, USA
Majuba Hill Mine, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA
Goudeyite^[Al{Y][Cu~2]6[AsO4]3[OH]6}*3H2O
Goudeyite^[Al{Y][Cu~2]6[AsO4]3[OH]6}*3H2O
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GoweriteC
Colourless{
Transparent
Distinct in one direction
CaB6O10}*5H2O
Crystals long prismatic to needlelike\ grouped in radiating globular clusters\ average crystals are 0}8mm in length by 0}06mm and 0}02mm in width and breadth\ occur up to 1}5mm in length}
Monoclinic
Fracture uneven{ brittle}
Hydrated Borates9
EvaporitesY
Death Valley, California, USA
Hard Scrabble Claim and Debley Mine (NNW), Death Valley National Monument, Inyo Co., California, USA
Crystals tabular{ hexagonal in aspect{ up to several inches long\ massive\ chalcedony_like coatings and crusts{ stalactitic{ concretionary{ compact{earthy{ sometimes with indistinct fibrous structure{ twinning common}
Monoclinic
Tough}
Hydroxides/
Sedimentary rocks
Arizona, Arkansas, California, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Washington, USA; , Tasmania, Australia; Brazil; Canada; France; Germany; Guyana; Hungary; Italy; Madagascar; Norway; FSU and elsewhere9
As dense fine-grained aggregates pseudomorphous after thorite; as earthy masses or opaline crusts.
Silicates
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Gahnite
o7-8[
Black
Translucent_opaque
Indistinct
ZnAl2O4
Crystals usually octahedral{ sometimes modified\ rarely cubic or dodecahedral\ massive{ coarse granular to compact{ or as rounded grains{ twinning present sometimes as sixlings by repeated twinning}
Lower Pit and Twin Tunnels, Newry, Oxford Co., Maine, USA
Gainesite^Na2[Zr{Zn]2[Be{Li][PO4]4]
Gainesite^Na2[Zr{Zn]2[Be{Li][PO4]4
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Gaitite
k5-6Y
Colourless to white
Ca2Zn[AsO4]2}*2H2O
Coatings and crystals up to 1mm in maximum dimension}
Triclinic
Cleavage not easily observed}
Hydrated Arsenates
Oxidized Zones{ weathering products
Tsumeb, Namibia
Tsumeb, Namibia
Gaitite^Ca2Zn[AsO4]2}*2H2OM
Gaitite^Ca2Zn[AsO4]2}*2H2O
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GalaxiteA
o7-8[
Black
Opaque
[Mn{Fe~2{Mg][Al{Fe~3]2O4
Massive\ fine granular}
Cubic
Conchoidal fracture}5
Multiple Oxides
Regional Metamorphic rocks
North Carolina, USA
Bald Knob, Sparta, Alleghany Co., North Carolina, USA
Galaxite^[Mn{Fe~2{Mg][Al{Fe~3]2O4
Galaxite^[Mn{Fe~2{Mg][Al{Fe~3]2O4
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Galeite
vNot determined
White
Not determined
Na15[SO4]5F4Cl
Small nodular aggregates of crystals up to 1mm in diameter\ crystals hexagonal{ barrel_shaped{ rarely tabular{ and a rhombohedron with rho 66_25` is the most persistent form}
Trigonal
Anhydrous Sulphates
Evaporites
Searles Lake, California, USA
Searles Lake, San Bernardino Co., California, USA
Galeite^Na15[SO4]5F4Cl
Galeite^Na15[SO4]5F4Cl
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Galenobismutite
g3-4k
Opaque
PbBi2S4
Crystals lath_like{ extremely thin platelets or acicular\ frequently twisted or bent\ vertically striated\ massive{ compact{ fibrous to columnar}
Acicular crystals\ as fibres and bundles{ and in radial aggregates}
OrthorhombicM
Silicates
Hydrothermal Ore veins
New Jersey, USA
Franklin, Sussex Co., New Jersey, USA
Gageite^[Mn{Mg{Zn]8Si3O10[OH]89
Gageite^[Mn{Mg{Zn]8Si3O10[OH]8
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Tveitite
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Tveitite7
vNot determined
White
Ca1_xYxF2~x
Monoclinic
Halides
Pegmatites
Tveitite^Ca1-xYxF2+x-
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Francevillite
Yellow}
Perfect
[Ba{Pb][UO2]2V2O8}*5H2O
Crystal plates several millimetres in thickness\ as impregnations\ and as cryptocrystalline veinlets}
Orthorhombicg
Hydrated Vanadates
Sedimentary Uranium Ores
Mounana, Gabon; St. Stephen-in-Brannel, Cornwall, England; Otish Mountains, Quebec, Canada-
Mounana mine, Franceville, Haut-Ogoou
, Gabon
Francevillite^[Ba{Pb][UO2]2V2O8}*5H2O
Francevillite^[Ba{Pb][UO2]2V2O8}*5H2O
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Franciscanite
Reddish brown
[Mn~2]3V~5[SiO4][O{OH]7
Irregular grains up to 1mm}
Trigonal
Fracture uneven}E
Silicates
Metamorphic rocks
Santa Clara County, California, USA
Pennsylvania Mine, San Antonio Valley, Santa Clara Co., California, USA
Franciscanite^[Mn~2]3V~5[SiO4][O{OH]7
Franciscanite^[Mn~2]3V~5[SiO4][O{OH]7
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FranckeiteG
e2-3a
Black
Opaque
Perfect
[Pb{Sn~2]6Fe~2[Sn~4]2[Sb~3]2S14
Crystals thin tabular\ somewhat elongated\ vertically striated\ often bent or warped\ often in spherical aggregates\ usually massive{ foliated or radial\ twinning complex}
Triclinic
Flexible{ inelastic{ somewhat malleable}
Sulphosalts
Hydrothermal Ore veins[
Inyo County and Santa Cruz County, California, USA; Bolivia
Veta del Cuandro and San Juan mine, Las Animas dist., Chocaya (SE of), Bolivia
Franckeite^[Pb{Sn~2]6Fe~2[Sn~4]2[Sb~3]2S14[
Franckeite^[Pb{Sn~2]6Fe~2[Sn~4]2[Sb~3]2S14
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FrancoanelliteK
a0-1e
Yellow
Opaque
H6[K{Na]3[Al{Fe~3]5[PO4]8}*13H2O
Nodular earthy aggregates}
Trigonal!
Hydrated Phosphates
Caves
Italy
Grotte di Castellana, Puglia, Italy
Francoanellite^H6[K{Na]3[Al{Fe~3]5[PO4]8}*13H2O
Francoanellite^H6[K{Na]3[Al{Fe~3]5[PO4]8}*13H2O
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FranconiteC
vNot determined
White
Opaque
Na2Nb4O11}*9H2O
Globules}
Monoclinic
Oxides#
CarbonatitesE
bec, Canadai
Francon quarry, St.-Michel Dist., Montreal, Qu
bec, Canada
Franconite^Na2Nb4O11}*9H2O
Franconite^Na2Nb4O11}*9H2O
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Frankdicksonite
e2-3i
Colourless
Transparent
Perfect
Well_formed crystals from 0}1 to 4mm across}%
Cubic
Halides
Hydrothermal Ore veins
Eureka County, Nevada, USA
Carlin mine, Elko (NW), Eureka Co., Nevada, USA
Frankdicksonite^BaF25
Frankdicksonite^BaF2
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FransoletiteK
Colourless to white
Transparent
Imperfect
H2Ca3Be2[PO4]4}*4H2O
Composite crystals 0}2 to 3mm{ arrowhead_shaped aggregates{ crystals tabular}
Monoclinic}
Irregular fracture}
Hydrated Phosphates
Pegmatites
Custer County, South Dakota, USA'
Tip Top Pegmatite, Custer (near), Custer Co., South Dakota, USA
Crystals short to long prismatic or thin to thick tabular{ often complex\ massive{ compact to coarse granular\ globular or reniform\ stalactitic\ fibrous\ oolitic{ earthy{ nodular concretions{ bedded deposits{ twinning rare}
Crystals commonly pseudocubic\ tabular{ pyramidal{ or long and squar prismatic\ prism faces vertically striated{ often brilliant\ basal pinacoid dull or rough\ bipyramidal faces often uneven\ massive{ lamellar or granular\ twinning}
Widespread; Colorado, Illinois, Kentucky, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, USA; Canada; England; France; Germany; Italy; Norway; Spain; Switzerland; FSU
Fluorite^CaF2
Fluorite^CaF2
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Foggite
Colourless to white
Perfect
CaAl[PO4][OH]2}H2O
Balls and radial aggregates of platy{ less than 0}2mm crystals\ crystals are thin tabular{ parallel}?
Orthorhombica
Hydrated Phosphates
Pegmatites
North Groton, New Hampshire, USA
Palermo #1 Mine, North Groton, Grafton Co., New Hampshire, USA5
Crystals thin to thick tabular{ short prismatic{ equant\ less commonly pyramidal\ aggregates of parallel to divergent crystals\ massive{ compact{ twinning{ pseudohexagonal trillings{ twinning rare}
Crystals prismatic\ 0}2 _ 0}5mm long and up to 0}1mm in cross section{ commonly striated longitudinally{ penetration twinning marked}
Orthorhombic
Very brittle}
Sulphides{ Tellurides etc
Hydrothermal Ore veins
western Moravia, Czech Republic; China; Utah, USA
Tuva, FSU
Ferroselite^FeSe2
Ferroselite^FeSe2
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FerrostrunziteI
Brown
Fe~2[Fe~3]2[PO4]2[OH]2}*6H2O
Triclinic
Hydrated Phosphates
Pegmatites3
New Jersey, USA
Racoon Creek, Mullica Hill, Gloucester Co., New Jersey, USA
Ferrostrunzite^Fe~2[Fe~3]2[PO4]2[OH]2}*6H2O
Ferrostrunzite^Fe~2[Fe~3]2[PO4]2[OH]2}*6H2O
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FerrotantaliteM
m6-7g
Black
Opaque
Distinct in one direction
Fe~2Ta2O6
Crystals thin to thick tabular{ short prismatic{ equant\ less commonly pyramidal\ large aggregates of parallel to divergent crystals\ massive{ compact{ twinning{ often heart_shaped with pinnate striations parallel\ pseudohexagonal trillings}
Crystals short prismatic{ cleavable masses\ cryptocrystalline\ fibrous aggregates\ isolated crystals or radiated groups}
Trigonal
Fracture splintery{ brittle}
Hydrated Sulphates
Evaporites
Atacama Desert, northern Chile; Mount Vesuvius, Italy
Mina la Compania, Sierra Gorda (S), Atacama Desert, Chile
Ferrinatrite^Na3Fe~3[SO4]3}*3H2O
Ferrinatrite^Na3Fe~3[SO4]3}*3H2O
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FerritungstiteM
vNot determined
Yellow
Translucent
Not determined
[K{Ca{Na][W~6{Fe~3][O{OH]6}*H2O
Crystals dipyramidal{ some exhibiting prismatic faces\ commonly in small fibres\ ocherous powder lining cavities\ single fragments do not exceed 0}025mm in diameter}
Eureka County, Nevada, USA; Linkenhorne, Cornwall, England
Copper King Mine, Maggie Creek Dist., Eureka Co., Nevada, USA
Faustite^[Zn{Cu]Al6[PO4]4[OH]8}*4H2Oi
Faustite^[Zn{Cu]Al6[PO4]4[OH]8}*4H2O
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FayaliteC
Green
Transparent_translucent
Imperfect
Fe2SiO4
Thick tabular{ short columnar crystals\ granular{ massive}3
OrthorhombicU
Conchoidal}
Orthosilicates
Intermediate to acid Volcanic rocks
California, Colorado, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Washington, Wyoming, USA; Canada; Finland; France; Germany; New Caledonia; Sicily; South Africa; Sweden and elsewhere
Fayal Island, Azores, Portugal
Fayalite^Fe2SiO4
Fayalite^Fe2SiO4
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Fedorite?
vNot determined
Very good
KNa4Ca4[Si{Al]16O36[OH]4}*6H2O
Pseudohexagonal tabular crystals}
Triclinic
Silicates
Late stage cavities in Granites or Syenites
Kola Peninsula, FSU
Tur`yiy Peninsula, Kola Peninsula, Russia, FSU
Fedorite^KNa4Ca4[Si{Al]16O36[OH]4}*6H2O
Fedorite^KNa4Ca4[Si{Al]16O36[OH]4}*6H2O
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FedorovskiteG
i4-5a
Brown
Perfect
Ca2[Mg{Mn]2B4O7[OH]6
Fibrous{ polysynthetic twinning}
Orthorhombic
Anhydrous Borates
Skarns and Calc_Silicates
Solongo, Buryat, FSU
Solongo deposit, Buryat AR, Russia, FSU
Fedorovskite^Ca2[Mg{Mn]2B4O7[OH]6
Fedorovskite^Ca2[Mg{Mn]2B4O7[OH]6
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Fenaksite
k5-6Y
[K{Na{Ca]4[Fe~2{Fe~3{Mn]2Si8O20[OH{F]
Triclinic
Silicates
Pegmatites)
Kola Peninsula, FSU
Khibina, Kola Peninsula, Russia, FSU
Fenaksite^[K{Na{Ca]4[Fe~2{Fe~3{Mn]2Si8O20[OH{F]
Fenaksite^[K{Na{Ca]4[Fe~2{Fe~3{Mn]2Si8O20[OH{F]
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Ferberite
i4-5_
Black
Opaque
Perfect
FeWO4
Crystals commonly wedge_shaped\ short prismatic{ flattened{ striated\ groups of bladed cyrstals{ massive\ twinning common}a
Monoclinic
Fracture uneven{ brittle}
Tungstates{ Molybdates
Hydrothermal Ore veins
Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, New Mexico, South Dakota, USA; Australia; Bolivia; Canada; France; Germany; Greenland; Japan; Peru; Portugal; Spain
Evenki region, Lower Tunguska River, Siberia, Russia, FSU
Evenkite^C24H50 [n_tetracosane]
Evenkite^C24H50 [n_tetracosane]
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Ewaldite=
vNot determined
Bluish green
Ba[Ca{Y{Na{K][CO3]2
Trigonal
Anhydrous Carbonates
Sedimentary rocks
Wyoming, USA[
Green River Formation, Sweetwater Co., Wyoming, USA
Ewaldite^Ba[Ca{Y{Na{K][CO3]2
Ewaldite^Ba[Ca{Y{Na{K][CO3]2
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Ezcurrite
g3-4]
Colourless}
Transparent
Very good
Na4B10O17}*7H2O
Crystals elongated and terminated by three major faces{ crystals up to 0}5mm in length{ cleavable masses with bladed fibrous structure{ sometimes radiating up to 7cm long and 1}5cm wide}
Triclinic
Hydrated Borates
Evaporites
Salta Province, Argentina
Tincalayu Borax Mine, Salta, Argentina
Ezcurrite^Na4B10O17}*7H2O
Ezcurrite^Na4B10O17}*7H2O
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Eztlite
Pb2[Fe~3]6[Te~4O3]3[Te~6O6][OH]10}*8H2O
Monoclinic
Selenites{ Selenates{ Tellurites{ Tellurates'
Oxidized Zones{ weathering products
Sonora, Mexico
Bambolla mine, Moctezuma, Sonora, Mexico
Eztlite^Pb2[Fe~3]6[Te~4O3]3[Te~6O6][OH]10}*8H2O
Eztlite^Pb2[Fe~3]6[Te~4O3]3[Te~6O6][OH]10}*8H2O
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Fabianite
Colourlessy
Not determined
CaB3O5[OH]
Prismatic crystals 0}3 _ 25mm in size}
Monoclinic
Anhydrous Borates
Evaporitesa
Rehden, near Diepholz, Germany
Diepholz (near), Rehden, Germany
Fabianite^CaB3O5[OH]
Fabianite^CaB3O5[OH]
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FaheyiteA
vNot determined
White
Perfect
[Mn~2{Mg][Fe~3]2Be2[PO4]4}*6H2O
Tufts{ rosettes{ botryoidal masses of fibres{ fibres elongated and parallel\ individual fibres average about 0}08mm in length and 0}01mm in thickness}
Trigonal
Parallel}
Hydrated Phosphates
Pegmatites
Minas Gerais, Brazil5
Sapucaia Pegmatite, Galileia (near), Minas Gerais, Brazil
Faheyite^[Mn~2{Mg][Fe~3]2Be2[PO4]4}*6H2O
Faheyite^[Mn~2{Mg][Fe~3]2Be2[PO4]4}*6H2O
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Genkinite
k5-6[
Not determined
[Pt{Pd]4Sb3
Irregular grains}
Tetragonal
Colour found in polished section only}%
Sulphides{ Tellurides etc
Basic and Ultrabasic Volcanic rocks
Transvaal, South Africa
Onverwacht (#330) Mine, Lydenberg Dist., Transvaal, South Africa
Genkinite^[Pt{Pd]4Sb3
Genkinite^[Pt{Pd]4Sb3
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3)2Be2(PO4)4.*6H2O
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FairfielditeK
g3-4e
White
Transparent
Perfect
Ca2[Mn~2{Fe~2][PO4]2}*2H2O
Crystals prismatic to equant\ usually lamellar{ foliated{ fibrous\ in radiating masses}
Triclinic
Fracture uneven{ brittle}
Hydrated Phosphates
Pegmatites
Connecticut; Maine, North Carolina, South Dakota, USA; Bavaria, Germany
Branchville, Fairfield Co., Connecticut, USA
Fairfieldite^Ca2[Mn~2{Fe~2][PO4]2}*2H2O
Fairfieldite^Ca2[Mn~2{Fe~2][PO4]2}*2H2O
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Falcondoite
e2-3]
Green
[Ni{Mg]4Si6O15[OH]2}*6H2O
Fibrous}
Orthorhombic
Silicates
Altered Ultramafic rocks7
Bonao, Dominican Republic
Bonao, Dominican Republic
Falcondoite^[Ni{Mg]4Si6O15[OH]2}*6H2O
Falcondoite^[Ni{Mg]4Si6O15[OH]2}*6H2O
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FairfielditeK
g3-4e
White
Transparent
Perfect
Ca2[Mn~2{Fe~2][PO4]2}*2H2O
Crystals prismatic to equant\ usually lamellar{ foliated{ fibrous\ in radiating masses}
Triclinic
Fracture uneven{ brittle}
Hydrated Phosphates
Pegmatites
Connecticut; Maine, North Carolina, South Dakota, USA; Bavaria, Germany
Branchville, Fairfield Co., Connecticut, USA
Fairfieldite^Ca2(Mn+2,Fe+2)(PO4)2.*2H2O
ure\ lamellar twinning\ grooved and st
Brows
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Erythrite
e2-3_
Pink to purple
Transparent_translucent
Perfect
Co3[AsO4]2}*8H2O
Needle_shaped{ scaly{ lamellar crystals\ in bunchy{ stellate clusters\ earthy encrustations}i
Monoclinic
Soft}
Hydrated Arsenates
Oxidized Zones{ weathering products
central western USA; Austria; Canada; Chile; Czech Republic; England; France; Germany; Mexico; Morocco; Sweden; Switzerland
Allemont, Is
re, France
Erythrite^Co3[AsO4]2}*8H2O
Erythrite^Co3[AsO4]2}*8H2O
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Erythrosiderite
vNot determined
Yellow to yellowish brown
Perfect
K2Fe~3Cl5}H2O
Crystals tabular{ flattened}
Orthorhombic;
Deliquescent}
Halides
Efflorescences
Sachsen, Germany
Mt. Vesuvius, Napoli, Campania, Italy
Erythrosiderite^K2Fe~3Cl5}H2O
Erythrosiderite^K2Fe~3Cl5}H2O
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Eskebornite
g3-4a
Bronze to brassy
Opaque
Perfect
CuFeSe2
Crystals tabular{ up to 1mm in size\ usually as microscopic embedded grains}A
Cubic
Sulphides{ Tellurides etc
Hydrothermal Ore veins
Harz Mountains, Germany; western Moravia, Czech Republic
Eskeborn adit, Tilkerode, Harz, Germany
Eskebornite^CuFeSe2
Eskebornite^CuFeSe2
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Esperite [Calcium_larsenite]k
White
Transparent_translucent
Distinct in one direction
[Ca{Pb]ZnSiO4
Massive{ coarse granular}
Monoclinicq
Brittle}
Silicates
Skarns and Calc_Silicates
Franklin, Sussex County, New Jersey, USA
Franklin, Sussex Co., New Jersey, USA
Esperite [Calcium_larsenite]^[Ca{Pb]ZnSiO4
Esperite [Calcium_larsenite]^[Ca{Pb]ZnSiO4
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Esseneite
k5-6[
Reddish brown
Perfect
CaFe~3AlSiO6
As 2 to 8 mm long prismatic crystals}
Monoclinic
Chain Silicates
Slags and Clinkersi
Wyoming, USA
Durham Ranch, Gillette (S), Reno Junction (NE), Wyoming, USA
Esseneite^CaFe~3AlSiO6
Esseneite^CaFe~3AlSiO6
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EttringiteE
e2-3_
Colourless
Transparent
Perfect
Ca6Al2[SO4]3[OH]12}*26H2O
Flattened hexagonal dipyramids{ prismatic{ usually without terminal faces{ occasionally terminated by rhombohedral faces{ also as thin fibres}
Trigonal
Hydrated Sulphates
Skarns and Calc_Silicates
Arizona, California, New Jersey, USA; Rhine Province, Germany; Antrim, Ireland; Israel; South Africa
Single euhedral crystals up to 3 x 2 x 2cm in size\ usually in massive granular aggregates}
Trigonal{
Fracture conchoidal{ brittle} Fluoresces pink under ultraviolet light}
Silicates
Pegmatites
Connecticut, New Mexico, North Carolina, USA; Canada, Zimbabwek
Branchville, Fairfield Co., Connecticut, USA
Eucryptite^LiAlSiO4
Eucryptite^LiAlSiO4
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EudidymiteG
m6-7a
White
Transparent_translucent
Perfect
NaBeSi3O7[OH]
Tabular crystals{ frequent twin striation}-
MonoclinicM
Brittle{ lamellar}u
Silicates
Syenites{ Alkali intrusions
Julianehaab district, Greenland; FSU; Langesundfjord district, Norway; Kola peninsul, FSU
Larvik, Vestfold, Norwaye
Eudidymite^NaBeSi3O7[OH]
Eudidymite^NaBeSi3O7[OH]
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keyM8
opmost
@T$*cB
q+39
S)a
conflic
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EphesiteC
i4-5]
Pinkw
Translucent
Perfect
NaLiAl2[Al2Si2]O10[OH]2
Crystals indistinct\ up to 13mm in diameter and 10mm in length\ small flakes up to 5mm across}Y
Monoclinicy
Laminae brittle}
Sheet Silicates
Metamorphic rocks
Gumuch-Dagh, near Ephesus, Turkey; Postmasburg district, South Africa
Gumuch-dagh, Ephesus, Izmir (near), Turkey
Ephesite^NaLiAl2[Al2Si2]O10[OH]2
Ephesite^NaLiAl2[Al2Si2]O10[OH]2
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Epididymite
m6-7c
Colourless to white
Transparent_translucent
Perfect
NaBeSi3O7[OH]
Crystals tabular{ up to 2 x 2 x 0}5cm\ finely crystalline to cryptocrystalline\ coarsely crystalline_micaceous\ spherulitic with radial_fibrous structure\ twinning common\ trillings}
Orthorhombic
Brittle}
Silicates
PegmatitesI
Mont St. Hilaire, Quebec, Canada; Greenland; Norway; Kola Peninsula, FSU
Widespread USA; Czech Republic; England; France; Germany; Italy and elsewhere
Epsom, Surrey, Englandi
Epsomite^MgSO4}*7H2O
Epsomite^MgSO4}*7H2O
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Erdite;
c1-2U
NaFeS2}*2H2O
Small clusters of minute{ prismatic fibres}
Monoclinic
Sulphides{ Tellurides etc
Basic and Ultrabasic Volcanic rocks
Coyote Peak, Humboldt County, California, USA
Coyote Peak, Humboldt Co., California, USA
Erdite^NaFeS2}*2H2O
Erdite^NaFeS2}*2H2O
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Ericaite=
o7-8W
Variety of colours
[Fe~2{Mg{Mn]3B7O13Cl
Pseudocubic crystals{ up to 4 mm} Often zoned}
Orthorhombic
Anhydrous Borates
EvaporitesW
Hannover, Germany
Wathlingen-H
nigsen, Hannover (NE), Germany
Ericaite^[Fe~2{Mg{Mn]3B7O13Cl
Ericaite^[Fe~2{Mg{Mn]3B7O13Cl
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EriochalciteK
e2-3e
Greenish blue
Transparent
Perfect
CuCl2}*2H2O
Wool_like aggregates\ somewhat flattened aggregates of small crystals elongated{ centre of aggregates composed of bent{ deeply grooved spire_like crystals}
Orthorhombic
Fracture conchoidal}
Halides
Fumaroles
Mt. Vesuvius, Italy; Antofagasta province, Chilem
Mt. Vesuvius, Napoli, Campania, Italy
Eriochalcite^CuCl2}*2H2O
Eriochalcite^CuCl2}*2H2O
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Erionite=
vNot determined
White
[K2{Ca{Na2]2Al4Si14O36}*15H2O
Prismatic{ in radiating groups} Usually finely fibrous}
Hexagonal
Framework Silicates
Late stage cavities in Volcanic rocks
Oregon, USA
Durkee, Baker Co., Oregon, USA
Erionite^[K2{Ca{Na2]2Al4Si14O36}*15H2O#
Erionite^[K2{Ca{Na2]2Al4Si14O36}*15H2O
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Erlianite
g3-4]
Black
Opaque
Perfect
[Fe~2{Mg]4[Fe~3{V]2Si6O15[OH{O]8
As 1_2 cm lathlike aggregates}
Orthorhombic?
Silicates
Skarns and Calc_Silicates
Inner Mongolia, China
Harhada deposit, Jining-Erlian railway (near), Inner Mongolia, China
Erlianite^[Fe~2{Mg]4[Fe~3{V]2Si6O15[OH{O]8_
Erlianite^[Fe~2{Mg]4[Fe~3{V]2Si6O15[OH{O]8
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ErlichmaniteI
vNot determined
Opaque
Not determined
Massive\ minute grains}
Cubic
Sulphides{ Tellurides etc
Hydrothermal Ore veins
Humboldt county, California, USA; western Ethiopian laterites
MacIntosh Mine, Trinity River, Willow Creek, Humboldt Co., California, USA=
Erlichmanite^OsS2
Erlichmanite^OsS2
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Ernstite?
g3-4Y
Yellow to yellowish brown
[Mn~2[1_x]{Fe~3[x]]Al[PO4][OH][2_x]O[x]
Radiating aggregates}
Monoclinic-
Hydrated Phosphates
Pegmatitesw
Karibib, Namibia
Davib-East farm, Karibib (near), Namibia
Ernstite^[Mn~2[1_x]{Fe~3[x]]Al[PO4][OH][2_x]O[x]+
Ernstite^[Mn~2[1_x]{Fe~3[x]]Al[PO4][OH][2_x]O[x]
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nite^OsS2
deposits
Yanshan, China
Uranosilite
vNot determined
Yellow
Not determined
U+6Si7O17
Needle-like crystals.
Silicates
Orthorhombic
Pegmatites
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Ekanite
i4-5Y
Yellow to orange
Distinct in one direction
ThCa2Si8O20
Predominantly as anhedral grains and pebbles\ crystals stubby{ tetragonal bipyramids up to 3mm}
Tetragonalg
Irregular fracture{ brittle}
Silicates
Syenites{ Alkali intrusions
Yukon Territory, Canada; Raknapura district, Sri Lanka7
Crystals short to long prismatic{ vertically striated\ also acicular{ rarely flattened as thin tablets\ 3_{ 6_ or 9_sided\ hemimorphic\ single crystals or as parallel to radiating groups\ massive{ compact\ columnar to fibrous\ twinning}5
Elbaite (variety of Tourmaline)^Na(Li,Al)3Al6(BO3)3Si6O18(OH)4
Good in two 0
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ElpiditeC
Variety of colours
Transparent
Perfect
Na2ZrSi6O15}*3H2O
Crystals thin prismatic{ vertically striated{ up to 9 x 1}5cm in size{ fine_fibrous in fan_shaped aggregates}
Orthorhombic
Prismatic{ two directions{ fracture splintery}
Silicates
Syenites{ Alkali intrusions
Mont St. Hilaire, Quebec, Canada; Greenland; Norway; Kola Peninsula, FSU
Narsarsuaq, Julianehaab district, Greenland
Elpidite^Na2ZrSi6O15}*3H2O
Elpidite^Na2ZrSi6O15}*3H2O
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Elyite?
Violets
Transparent
Pb4Cu[SO4][OH]8
Crystals prismatic to fibrous\ radiating sprays or tufts{ sometimes matted\ mirror twinning common{ non_repetitive}
Monoclinic
Sectile}
Anhydrous Sulphates
Oxidized Zones{ weathering products
Nevada, USA; Rauris Valley, Austria
Silver King Mine, Ward, White Pine Co., Nevada, USA
Elyite^Pb4Cu[SO4][OH]8
Elyite^Pb4Cu[SO4][OH]8
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Embreyite
g3-4_
Orange{
Transparent_translucent
Pb5[CrO4]2[PO4]2}H2O
Drusy crystalline crusts composed of minute tabular crystals with the plane of flattening approximately normal to the surface of the crust\ crystals are composite and show sectored zoning and multiple twinning}
Crystals commonly prismatic and terminated by basal pinacoids{ tabular{ prism zone striated parallel{ massive{ granular or prismatic{ twinning common\ sometimes cyclically as sixlings}
As crusts or as rosettes of minute flattened crystals})
TrigonalG
Anhydrous Arsenates
Oxidized Zones{ weathering products
Mapimi, Durango, Mexico; Constantine, Algeria
Jebel Debar, Qacentina (Constantine), Algeria
Dussertite^Ba[Fe~3]3[AsO4]2[OH]5s
Dussertite^Ba[Fe~3]3[AsO4]2[OH]5
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Duttonite
e2-3[
Brown
Distinct in one direction
V~4O[OH]2
Six_sided platy crystals{ flattened{ pseudo_orthorhombic in aspect\ crusts and coatings\ crystals range from extremely minute to 0}5mm in longest dimension}y
Monoclinic
Hydroxides
Sedimentary Uranium Ores
Colorado, USA
Peanut mine, Montrose Co., Colorado, USAI
Duttonite^V~4O[OH]2
Duttonite^V~4O[OH]2
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DwornikiteC
vNot determined
White
Not determined
[Ni{Fe]SO4}H2O
Aggregates of very fine_grained particles}
Monoclinic-
Hydrated SulphatesU
Carbonatitesw
Minasragra, Peru
Minasragra, Jun
n, Peru
Dwornikite^[Ni{Fe]SO4}H2O
Dwornikite^[Ni{Fe]SO4}H2O
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FerrikatophoriteC
vNot determined
Na2Ca[Mg{Fe~2]4Fe~3Si7AlO22[OH]2 Mg|[Mg ~ Fe~2] = 0_0}49{ Fe~3 > Al
Monoclinic
Chain Silicates
Ferrikatophorite^Na2Ca[Mg{Fe~2]4Fe~3Si7AlO22[OH]2 Mg|[Mg ~ Fe~2] = 0_0}49{ Fe~3 > Al
Ferrikatophorite^Na2Ca[Mg{Fe~2]4Fe~3Si7AlO22[OH]2 Mg|[Mg ~ Fe~2] = 0_0}49{ Fe~3 > Al
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6Cl3O(OH) or (Hg+1)4Cl2O
base,d
vellite^Al3(PO4)2(OH,F)3.*5H2O
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DixeniteA
g3-4[
Bronze to brassy
Translucent
Perfect
CuMn14Fe~3[As~3O3]5[SiO4]2[As~5O4][OH]6
Massive}
Trigonal;
Antimonites{ Arsenitesg
Skarns and Calc_Silicates
ngban, V
rmland, Sweden
ngban mine, Filipstad (near), V
rmland, Sweden
Dixenite^CuMn14Fe~3[As~3O3]5[SiO4]2[As~5O4][OH]6]
Dixenite^CuMn14Fe~3[As~3O3]5[SiO4]2[As~5O4][OH]6
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Djerfisherite
vNot determined
Brown
Not determined
K6[Cu{Fe{Ni]25S26Cl
Tiny grains{ 0}02 _ 0}4mm in diameter}
Cubic
Sulphides{ Tellurides etc
Meteorites
Coyote Peak, Humboldt County, California, USA; western Siberia; Kola Peninsula, FSU; Deep Space
Kota-Kota meteorite, Marimba district, Malawi and St. Mark's meteorite, St. Mark's Mission Station, Transkei, Cape Province, South Africa
Djerfisherite^K6[Cu{Fe{Ni]25S26Cl
Djerfisherite^K6[Cu{Fe{Ni]25S26Cl
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Djurleite
e2-3_
Dark grey
Opaque
Not determined
Cu31S16
Crystals short prismatic or thick tabular{ compact massive{ twinning common}?
Minute{ elongated{ somewhat tabular crystals{ often striated parallel to elongation}k
Monoclinic
Anhydrous Sulphates
Fumaroles
Mt. Vesuvius, Italy
Mt. Vesuvius, Napoli, Campania, Italy
Dolerophane [Dolerophanite]^Cu2[SO4]O
Dolerophane [Dolerophanite]^Cu2[SO4]O
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DonpeacoriteG
k5-6a
Yellow to orange
Perfect
[Mn{Mg]MgSi2O6
1_3Mm interlocking grains}
Orthorhombic
Chain Silicates
Skarns and Calc_Silicates
New York, USA
Balmat, St. Lawrence Co., New York, USA
Donpeacorite^[Mn{Mg]MgSi2O6
Donpeacorite^[Mn{Mg]MgSi2O6
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hydrous Sulphates
Fumaroles
Mt. Vesuvius, Italy
Mt. Vesuvius, Napoli, Campania, Italy
Dolerophane (Dolerophanite)^Cu2(SO4)O
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DoloresiteG
vNot determined
Brown
Opaque
Not determined
H8V6O16
Crystals very minute\ maximum size 0}1mm\ massive with radiating botryoidal structure\ lamellar twinning practically universal on submicroscopic scale\ twin plane}
Monoclinic
Fibrous}
Oxides
Sedimentary Uranium Ores)
Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming, USA
La Sal no. 2 mine, Lumsden Canyon, Gateway (near), Mesa Co., Colorado, USA
Doloresite^H8V6O16
Doloresite^H8V6O16
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Donathite
m6-7_
Black
Opaque
[Fe{Mg][Cr{Fe]2O4
Massive{ commonly twinned{ strongly magnetic}
Tetragonal=
Fracture uneven{ brittle}
Oxides
Basic and Ultrabasic Volcanic rocks
Hestmand
Island, Norway
Hestmand
Island, Norway
Donathite^[Fe{Mg][Cr{Fe]2O4
Donathite^[Fe{Mg][Cr{Fe]2O4
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Donnayite_[Y]
Variety of colours
Indistinct
NaCaSr3Y[CO3]6}*3H2O
Crystals platy{ tabular{ saucer_shaped{ columnar{ barrel_shaped{ some are hemimorphic\ crystals are from 0}005 to 2mm in size}g
Triclinic
Hydrated Carbonates
Syenites{ Alkali intrusions
Mont St. Hilaire, Quebec, Canada
Mont Saint-Hilaire, Rouville Co., Qu
bec, Canada_
Donnayite_[Y]^NaCaSr3Y[CO3]6}*3H2O
Donnayite_[Y]^NaCaSr3Y[CO3]6}*3H2O
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Downeyite
vNot determined
Colourless
Transparent
Not determined
Acicular prismatic crystals up to 2cm with very steep pyramidal terminations}
Tetragonalo
Strongly hygroscopic}
Selenites{ Selenates{ Tellurites{ Tellurates
Fumaroles
Pennsylvania, USA
Forestville, Pennsylvania, USAY
Downeyite^SeO2
Downeyite^SeO2
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DoyleiteA
e2-3[
White
Transparent
Perfect
Al[OH]3
Crystals tabular}
Triclinic
Hydroxides=
Syenites{ Alkali intrusions
Mont St. Hilaire, Quebec, Canada
Mont Saint-Hilaire, Rouville Co., Qu
bec, Canada and/or Kola Peninsula, Russia, FSU
Doyleite^Al[OH]3?
Doyleite^Al[OH]3
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Dravite
o7-8[
Light green to blackish green
Transparent_opaque
Indistinct
NaMg3Al6[BO3]3Si6O18[OH]4
Long columnar{ longitudinally striated{ embedded crystals}W
Trigonalu
Conchoidal{ brittle}
Ring Silicates
Many different geological environments
California and Widespread USA; Yinnietharra, Western Australia, Australia; Austria; Bolivia; Brazil; Canada; China; Czech Republic; England; Mexico; New Zealand; Tanzania; Former Yugoslavia
Unterdrauburg, Drave, K
rnten (Carinthia), Austria
Dravite^NaMg3Al6[BO3]3Si6O18[OH]4
Dravite^NaMg3Al6[BO3]3Si6O18[OH]4
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DresseriteE
e2-3_
White
Transparent
Not determined
BaAl2[CO3]2[OH]4}H2O
Spherical aggregates of tapering fibres elongated}3
OrthorhombicU
Hydrated Carbonates
Syenites{ Alkali intrusions
Montreal Island, Quebec, Canada
Francon quarry, St.-Michel Dist., Montreal Island, Qu
bec, Canada
Dresserite^BaAl2[CO3]2[OH]4}H2O
Dresserite^BaAl2[CO3]2[OH]4}H2O
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Dreyerite
e2-3[
Yellow to orange
Not determined
BiVO4
Plates up to 0}5mm in diameter}
Tetragonal
Anhydrous Vanadates
Oxidized Zones{ weathering products
Hirschhorn Pfalz, Germany
Hirschhorn, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Dreyerite^BiVO4
Dreyerite^BiVO4
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Al[OH]3
Crystals tabular}
Triclinic
Hydroxides=
Syenites{ Alkali intrusions
Mont St. Hilaire, Quebec, Canada
Mont Saint-Hilaire, Rouville Co., Qu
bec, Canada and/or Kola Peninsula, Russia, FSU
Doyleite^Al(OH)3
Pb3[Zn{Ca
Tools<31
2`)pkT
About71X
AddAc
celerato
Alberta, Canada
Wadsleyite^b-(Mg,Fe+2)2SiO4
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DespujolsiteI
e2-3c
Yellow
Not determined
Ca3Mn~4[SO4]2[OH]6}*3H2O
Aggregates of hexagonal prisms up to 0}5mm long}
Trigonal5
Fracture conchoidal{ brittle}
Hydrated Sulphates
Oxidized Zones{ weathering products
Tachgagalt, Morocco
Tachgagalt, Morocco
Despujolsite^Ca3Mn~4[SO4]2[OH]6}*3H2O
Despujolsite^Ca3Mn~4[SO4]2[OH]6}*3H2O
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Devillite [Devilline]
e2-3w
Light green to blackish green
Transparent
Perfect
CaCu4[SO4]2[OH]6}*3H2O
Thin{ lamellar and needle_shaped crystals\ flabelliform{ rose_shaped agg}w
Crystals long prismatic\ thin tabular{ elongated\ largest single crystals are 1_2cm long and 3_4mm thick\ platy to granular material admixed with other saline materials{ euhedral crystals in cavities\ polysynthetic twinning}
Monoclinic
Fracture uneven{ brittle}
Nitrates{ Iodates
Evaporites
Chuquicamata, Chile; California, USA; Antarctica
Pampa del Toro, Oficina Lautaro, Atacama desert, Chile)
Khibina massif and Lovozero massif, Kola Peninsula, FSU
Dorfmanite^Na2HPO4}*2H2O
Dorfmanite^Na2HPO4}*2H2O
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Inner Mongol
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CryptohaliteI
e2-3c
Colourless to white
Transparent
Perfect
[NH4]2SiF6
Massive{ crusts or masses with mammillary surface\ arborescent\ synthetic crystals cubo_octahedral or octahedral}
Cubic
Halides
Fumaroles
Libusin, Czech Republic; India; Italy; Germany
Mt. Vesuvius, Napoli, Campania, Italy
Cryptohalite^[NH4]2SiF6
Cryptohalite^[NH4]2SiF6
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CryptomelaneK
m6-7e
Opaque
Not determined
K[Mn~4{Mn~2]8O16
Massive{ fine_grained{ often loosely aggregated or porous\ less commonly compact and cleavable\ botryoidal or radial_fibrous to distinct individual fibres}
Monoclinic
Fracture conchoidal}
Multiple Oxides
Oxidized Zones{ weathering products
central western USA; Cape Province, South Africa and elsewhere
Tombstone, Cochise Co., Arizona, USA
Cryptomelane^K[Mn~4{Mn~2]8O16
Cryptomelane^K[Mn~4{Mn~2]8O16
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Cualstibite
c1-2]
Bluish green
Cu6Al2Sb3O18}*16H2O
Columnar trigonal crystals up to 0}05 mm in length}
Trigonal
Antimonites{ Arsenites=
Oxidized Zones{ weathering products
Oberwolfach, Central Schwarzwald, Germany;
Clara mine, Wolfach, Schwarzwald, Baden-W
rttemberg, Germany
Cualstibite^Cu6Al2Sb3O18}*16H2O
Cualstibite^Cu6Al2Sb3O18}*16H2O
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Cumengite [Cumengeite]]
e2-3w
Translucent
Pb4Cu4Cl8[OH]8}H2O
Crystals octahedral or cubo_octahedral\ parallel overgrowths on bol_ite and pseudobol_ite crystals{ sometimes giving regular groupings that simulate twins}
Crystals prismatic{ commonly elongated to needle_like and capillary forms\ often massive{ dense{ or radiating prismatic{ fibrous{ or feathery aggregates}
Orthorhombic
Fracture uneven{ capillary fibres flexible}
Sulphosalts
Hydrothermal Ore veins-
Colorado, South Dakota, Utah, Washington USA; Australia; Canada; Czech Republic; England; France; Germany; Greenland; Hungary; Japan; Madagascar; Mexico; Norway; Romania; Sweden; Switzerland; Former Yugoslavia
Irregular grains\ synthetic crystals have simple gypsum_like forms{ flattened{ elongated}
Monoclinica
Fracture subconchoidal}
Framework Silicates
Metamorphic rocks
Arizona, Indiana, Ohio, USA; Arabia; Germany; Norway; South Africa; FSU
Canyon Diablo meteorite, Meteor Crater, Coconino Co., Arizona, USA
Coesite^SiO2
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Coffinite
ftstitle
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Coffinite
k5-6Y
Black
U[SiO4][1_x][OH]4x
As extremely fine particles\ or botryoidal masses}
Tetragonal
Silicates
Sedimentary Uranium OresS
Colorado and various locations in the USA
La Sal No. 2 mine, Gateway, Mesa Co., Colorado, USA
Coffinite^U(SiO4)(1-x)(OH)4x
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Cohenite
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ftsTitleOverride
CoheniteC
k5-6]
Grey to silver
Opaque
[Fe{Ni{Co]3C
Elongate tabular crystals}
Orthorhombic+
Very brittle} Tarnsihes light bronze to golden yellow on exposure}
Native elements and Alloys
Meteorites
Greenland; South Africa
Oravsk
Magura (Arvai-Magura) Mts., SlovakiaC
Cohenite^(Fe,Ni,Co)3C
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Colemanite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
ColemaniteG
i4-5a
Colourless
Transparent_translucent
Perfect
Ca2B6O11}*5H2O
Short_ to long_ columnar{ tabular crystals{ compact{ granular{ lamellar{ massive}
Monoclinicy
Brittle}
Hydrated Borates
Evaporites
widespread in California, USA; Argentina; Canada; Turkey; FSU
Furnace Creek Dist., Death Valley, Inyo Co., California, USA
Colemanite^Ca2B6O11.*5H2O
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Collinsite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
CollinsiteG
g3-4a
Colourless
Transparent_translucent
Perfect
Ca2[Mg{Fe][PO4]2}*2H2O
Crystals short prismatic to thin tabular\ often in bundles{ radiating outward in sheaf_like aggregates\ sometimes doubly terminated\ usually as thick crusts with radial_fibrous structure}
Triclinic
Brittle}
Hydrated Phosphates
PegmatitesS
North Carolina, South Dakota, USA; Canada; South and Western Australia
Francois Lake, Coast Dist., British Columbia, Canada
Collinsite^Ca2(Mg,Fe)(PO4)2.*2H2O
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Coloradoite
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ftsTitleOverride
Coloradoite
e2-3c
Black
Opaque
Massive{ granular}
Cubic
Fracture subconchoidal to uneven{ brittle\ friable}
Sulphides{ Tellurides etc
Hydrothermal Ore veins
California, Boulder County, Colorado, USA; Western Australia
Keystone, Mountain Lion and Smuggler mines, Boulder Co., Colorado, USAg
Crystals tabular{ pseudohexagonal\ massive{ foliated{ or lamellar radiate\ twinning}o
Monoclinic
Laminae brittle}
Sheet Silicates
Skarns and Calc_Silicates
Arizona, California, Montana, New York, USA; Finland; Italy; southern Urals, FSUq
Amity, New York, USA
Clintonite^Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2
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Coalingite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
CoalingiteE
c1-2_
Reddish brown
Not determined
Mg10[Fe~3]2[CO3][OH]24}*2H2O
Platelets 0}1 to 0}2mm in size\ aggregates of granular to elongate grains\ bundles of fibres up to 5}Mm in length}a
Trigonal
Cleavage parallel to elongation\ prominent cleavage traces either normal or inclined at about 45_ to elongation}
Hydrated Carbonates
Altered Ultramafic rocks]
California, New York, USA; Canada; Australia
New Idria serpentine, Coalinga (near), Fresno Co., California, USA
Coalingite^Mg10(Fe+3)2(CO3)(OH)24.*2H2O
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Cobalt Pentlandite
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ftsTitleOverride
Cobalt PentlanditeW
i4-5q
Bronze to brassy
Opaque
Distinct in one direction
[Co{Fe{Ni]9S8
Exsolved lamellae and minute crystals{ rarely exceeding 4mm in diameter\ massive{ fine_grained}
Cubic
Brittle}
Sulphides{ Tellurides etc
Stratiform Sulphide deposits
Noranda, Quebec, Canada
Varislahti deposit, Karelia (N), Finland
Cobalt Pentlandite^(Co,Fe,Ni)9S8
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Cobalt-zippeite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Cobalt_zippeite
vNot determined
Orange
Co2[UO2]6[SO4]3[OH]10}*16H2O
Orthorhombic
Hydrated Sulphates
Oxidized Zones{ weathering products
Utah, USA
Happy Jack mine, Emery Co., Utah, USA
Cobalt-zippeite^Co2(UO2)6(SO4)3(OH)10.*16H2O
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Cobaltite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Cobaltite
k5-6]
Silvery
Opaque
Perfect
CoAsS
Crystals usually having isometric forms such as cubes{ octahedrons{ pyritohedrons{ or combinations of cube and pyritohedron\ faces commonly striated like pyrite\ massive{ granular{ compact{ twinning rare}
Orthorhombic
Fracture uneven{ brittle}
Sulphides{ Tellurides etc
Hydrothermal Ore veins_
central western USA; Australia; Canada; England; Germany; India; Mexico; Norway; Tunaberg; Sweden
Cobaltite^CoAsS
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Cobaltkoritnigite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Cobaltkoritnigite
vNot determined
Pink to purple
Perfect
[Co{Zn]AsO3[OH]}H2O
Triclinic
Hydrated Arsenates)
Oxidized Zones{ weathering products
Sachsen, Germany
Erzgebirge, Sachsen, Germany
Cobaltkoritnigite^(Co,Zn)AsO3(OH).H2O
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Cochromite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
CochromiteC
q8-9]
Black
Not determined
[Co{Ni{Fe~2][Cr{Al]2O4
Cubic
Conchoidal fracture}
Multiple Oxides
Basic and Ultrabasic Volcanic rocks
Barberton, South Africa
Bon Accord, Barberton Dist., Transvaal, South Africa
Cochromite^(Co,Ni,Fe+2)(Cr,Al)2O4
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Coconinoite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Coconinoite
vNot determined
Yellow
[Fe~3]2Al2[UO2]2[PO4]4[SO4][OH]2}*20H2O
Aggreagates of microcrystalline grains}
Orthorhombic#
Compound Phosphates
Oxidized Zones{ weathering products
Arizona, New Hampshire, Utah and Wyoming, USA
Sun Valley mine and Huskon No. 7 mine, Coconino Co., Arizona, USA
northward from Santa Barbara county, California, Maryland, North Carolina, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Washington, Wyoming, USA; Bulgaria; Canada; Cuba; France; New Caledonia; India; Norway; Philippines; Former Yugoslavia; Zimbabwe
Chromite^FeCr2O4
ftsTag
Chrysoberyl
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Chrysoberyl
q8-9c
Variety of colours
Transparent_translucent
Distinct in one direction
BeAl2O4
Tabular{ pseudohexagonal triplets{ striated}I
Orthorhombick
Conchoidal}
Multiple Oxides
Pegmatites
Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, USA; Australia; Austria; Brazil; Burma; Czech Republic; Finland; Germany; Ireland; Japan; Madagascar; Norway; Sri Lanka; Switzerland; Tanzania; Democratic Republic of Congo; Zimbabwe
Brazil
Chrysoberyl^BeAl2O4
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Chrysocolla
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Chrysocolla
g3-4_
Bluish green
Translucent_opaque
[Cu{Al]2H2Si2O5[OH]4}nH2O
Cryptocrystaline{ compact{ reniform{ botryoidal{ massive{ earthy{ as crusts or encrustations}
Monoclinicm
Conchoidal{ brittle to soft}
Silicates
Oxidized Zones{ weathering products
Pennsylvania, Michigan and western USA; Australia; Chile; England; Mexico; FSU; Democratic Republic of Congo; Zambia
Crystals usually thin to thick tabular{ resembling barite{ or elongated into lath_like shapes\ less commonly equant or pyramidal\ also as fibrous veinlets or nodules\ in geodes\ massive granular\ lamellar\ earthy}
Orthorhombic
Fracture uneven{ brittle}
Anhydrous Sulphates
Sedimentary rocks
South Bass Is., Lake Erie, Ohio, and widespread USA; Austria; Belgium; Egypt; England; France; Germany; Italy; Madagascar; Sicily; Switzerland; Tunisia; FSUI
Crystals short to long prismatic with pyramidal or pinacoidal terminations{ sometimes acicular\ granular massive\ globular or reniform\ stalactitic\ fibrous\ oolitic\ earthy\ as nodular concretions}
Trigonal
Fracture uneven to conchoidal\ brittle}
Anhydrous Phosphatesg
Pegmatites
Arkansas, Maine, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Wyoming, USA; France; Greenland; Germany; Norway; FSU
Botryoidal crusts and tiny sprays of well_formed crystals}
Monoclinic-
Selenites{ Selenates{ Tellurites{ Tellurateso
Oxidized Zones{ weathering products
Sonora, Mexico
Bambollita mine (La Oriental), Sierra La Huerta, Moctezuma, Sorona, Mexico-
Carlfriesite^Ca(Te+4)2Te+6O8i
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Carlinite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Carlinite
c1-2]
Greyw
Perfect
Subhedral to anhedral{ 0}005 to 0}5mm{ grains with some showing poorly defined rhombohedral and tabular forms}3
TrigonalQ
Imperfect prismatic cleavage or fracture}
Sulphides{ Tellurides etc
Hydrothermal Ore veins
Nevada, USA
Carlin mine, Elko (NW), Eureka Co., Nevada, USA
Carlinite^Tl2S
ftsTag
Carlosturanite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
CarlosturaniteI
vNot determined
Brown
[Mg{Fe~2{Ti]21[Si{Al]12O28[OH]34
Flexible fibers several centimetres long}
Monoclinic!
Silicates
Altered Ultramafic rockso
Italy
Val Varaita, Sempeyre (near), Piemonte, Italy
Carlosturanite^(Mg,Fe+2,Ti)21(Si,Al)12O28(OH)34
ftsTag
Carlsbergite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
CarlsbergiteE
vNot determined
Not determined
Minute oriented platelets in kamacite{ and as grain boundary precipitates a few microns in diameter}#
Cubic
Native elements and Alloyso
Meteorites
Deep Space
Agpalilik fragment, Cape York meteorite, Greenland
Carlsbergite^CrN'
ftsTag
Carminite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Carminite
g3-4_
Translucent
Distinct in one direction
PbFe2[AsO4]2[OH]2
Crystals usually minute{ sometimes up to 1cm long{ lath_like{ elongated and flattened\ as tufted aggregates{ radial_fibrous spherical aggregates or massive with radiated structure}
Orthorhombic
Brittle}
Anhydrous Arsenates
Oxidized Zones{ weathering products
Durango, Mexico; Tsumeb, Namibia; Broken Hill, Australia; England; Germany; Colorado, New Jersey, Nevada, Utah, USA
Spherules and sheaves of scaly crystals that are subparallel on the perfect basal cleavage}
OrthorhombicK
Brittle}i
Hydroxides
Oxidized Zones{ weathering products
Calumet, Michigan, USA; Laurium, Greece
Centennial Mine, Calumet, Houghton Co., Michigan, USA
Calumetite^Cu(OH,Cl)2.*2H2O
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Calzirtite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
CalzirtiteG
m6-7a
Brown
Transparent
Not determined
CaZr3TiO9
Single crystals prismatic with faces{ small [not more than 0}5mm] pseudo_isometric grains with many faces composed of twinned intergrowths of 2 or 3 crystals}
Tetragonal
Brittle}
Multiple Oxides
Skarns and Calc_Silicates
northern border of Siberian platform, Eastern Siberia, Kola Peninsula, FSU; Brazil
Siberia (E), FSU
Calzirtite^CaZr3TiO9
ftsTag
Campigliaite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
CampigliaiteI
vNot determined
Transparent
Perfect
Cu4Mn[SO4]2[OH]6}*4H2O
Tufted aggregates of lath_like crystals{ elongated{ flattened{ twinned}
Thin leafy blades\ often striated parallel to elongation}
Monoclinic=
Slightly elastic\ somewhat malleable}
Sulphosalts
Fumaroles
Lipari Island, Italy; Japan; Switzerland; FSU
Vulcano Island, Eolie (Lipari) Islands, Sicilia (Sicily), Italy
Cannizzarite^Pb4Bi5S11
ftsTag
Cappelenite-(Y)
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Cappelenite_[Y]
Brown
Ba[Y{Ce]6Si3B6O24F2
Crystals prismatic\ main forms are hexagonal prism and dipyramid}
Trigonal=
Fracture conchoidal\ brittle}
Silicates
Pegmatites
Langesundfjord, Norway
Lille Ar
, Langesundfjord, Telemark, Norway
Cappelenite-(Y)^Ba(Y,Ce)6Si3B6O24F2
ftsTag
Caracolite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
CaracoliteE
i4-5_
Colourless
Transparent
Not determined
Na3Pb2[SO4]3Cl
Crystals imperfect hexagonal prisms with hexagonal pyramid and large basal pinacoid\ as crystalline incrustation\ crystals may be pseudohexagonal trillings{ analogous to aragonite}
Monoclinic
Anhydrous Sulphates
Oxidized Zones{ weathering products
Atacama Province, Chile
Beatriz mine, Caracoles, Sierra Gorda, Chile
Caracolite^Na3Pb2(SO4)3Cl
ftsTag
Caratiite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Caratiite
vNot determined
Green
Not determined
K4Cu4O2[SO4]4[Na{Cu]Cl
Acicular crystals}
Tetragonal
Anhydrous Sulphates
Fumaroles
Naples, Italy
Mt. Vesuvius, Napoli, Campania, Italy
Caratiite^K4Cu4O2(SO4)4(Na,Cu)Cl
ftsTag
Carbocernaite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Carbocernaite
Colourless
Transparent
[Ca{Na][Sr{Ce{Ba][CO3]2
Tiny grains}
Orthorhombic1
Anhydrous Carbonates[
Carbonatites}
Kola Peninsula, FSU; Ontario, Canada; near Khanneshin, Afghanistan
Vuorij
rvi, Kola Peninsula, Russia, FSU
Carbocernaite^(Ca,Na)(Sr,Ce,Ba)(CO3)2
ftsTag
Carbocernaite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Carbocernaite
Colourless
Transparent
[Ca{Na][Sr{Ce{Ba][CO3]2
Tiny grains}
Orthorhombic1
Anhydrous Carbonates[
Carbonatites}
Kola Peninsula, FSU; Ontario, Canada; near Khanneshin, Afghanistan
Vuorij
rvi, Kola Peninsula, Russia, FSU
Carbocernaite^(Ca,Na)(Sr,Ce,Ba)(CO3)2
Silica
(o Hlarg
o su`bstit
ne, Aida, Mito-cho, Okayama, Honshu, Japan
Stannoidite^Cu8(Fe,Zn)3Sn2S12
Cahnite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Cahnite
Colourless to white
Transparent
Perfect
Ca2B[AsO4][OH]4
Single crystals pseudotetrahedral{ commonly twinned{ presenting characteristic cross_like appearance}
Tetragonal
Brittle}
Anhydrous Arsenates
Skarns and Calc_Silicates
New Jersey, USA; Italy; Norway1
Franklin Furnace, Sussex Co., New Jersey, USA
Cahnite^Ca2B(AsO4)(OH)4
ftsTag
Calaverite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
CalaveriteG
e2-3a
Yellow}
Opaque
AuTe2
Crystals lath_like or bladed and as short to slender prisms striated in direction of elongation\ massive{ granular{ twinning}
Monoclinic
Fracture uneven to subconchoidal{ very brittle}
Native elements and Alloys
Hydrothermal Ore veins%
Widespread in USA; Kalgoorlie, Australia; Canada; El Salvador; Fiji; Japan; Philippine Islands; Mexico; Romania; FSU
Stanislaus Mine, Calaveras Co., California, USA
Calaverite^AuTe2%
ftsTag
Calciborite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Calciborite
g3-4a
White
CaB2O4
Massive\ as radial aggregates}
Orthorhombic
Fracture uneven{ on aggregates conchoidal}I
Anhydrous Borates
Skarns and Calc_Silicates
Turlinsk deposit, Ural Mountains, FSU
Ural Mts., FSU
Calciborite^CaB2O43
ftsTag
Calciocopiapite (Tusiite)
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Calciocopiapite [Tusiite]
vNot determined
Yellow
Not determined
CaFe4[SO4]6[OH]2}*19H2O
Powdery crusts}
Triclinic
Hydrated Sulphatesc
Oxidized Zones{ weathering products
Dashkesan, Caucusus Mountains, Azerbaijan, FSU
Dashkesan, Middle Caucasus, Azerbaijan, FSU
Calciocopiapite (Tusiite)^CaFe4(SO4)6(OH)2.*19H2O
ftsTag
Calcioferrite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Calcioferrite
e2-3e
Yellow to yellowish green
Translucent
Perfect
Ca4Fe~2[Fe~3{Al]4[PO4]6[OH]4}*13H2O
Reniform nodular masses}=
Monoclinic]
Hydrated Phosphates
Sedimentary rocks
Battenberg, Bayern, Germany
Battenberg, Bayern, Germany
Calcioferrite^Ca4Fe+2(Fe+3,Al)4(PO4)6(OH)4.*13H2O
ftsTag
Calciotantite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Calciotantite
m6-7e
Colourless
Transparent
CaTa4O11
0}3 To 0}5mm square to rectangular to hexagonal crystals with inclusions in microlite or as veinlets in microlite}g
Crystals tabular with uneven and rough faces\ usually massive\ also as spherical to irregular nodules\ reticulated aggregates of platy crystals\ twinning common\ cross_shaped}
Orthorhombic
Fracture conchoidal{ brittle{ soluble in water}
Compound Sulphates9
EvaporitesY
Searles Lake, San Bernardino County, California, Washington USA; Kenya; Turkey; Uganda
Searles Lake, San Bernardino Co., California, USA
Burkeite^Na6(CO3)(SO4)2
ftsTag
Bursaite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
BursaiteC
vNot determined
Opaque
Not determined
Pb5Bi4S11
Small cleavable grains and small prisms}!
OrthorhombicC
Tabular}a
Sulphosalts
Skarns and Calc_Silicates
Uludag, Turkey
Ulu-Dag, Bursa, Turkey
Bursaite^Pb5Bi4S115
ftsTag
Burtite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Burtite
Colourlessw
Not determined
CaSn[OH]6
Octahedrons up to 2mm across}
Trigonal
Cubic{ very brittle}7
HydroxidesW
Skarns and Calc_Silicates
central Morocco
El Hamman, Morocco
Burtite^CaSn(OH)6
ite A
ftsTag
Bustamite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Bustamite
m6-7]
Transparent_translucent
Perfect
[Mn~2{Ca]3Si3O9
Crystals tabular parallel{ acicular{ usually rough with rounded edges\ commonly massive{ cleavable to compact{ often with fibrous character}
Triclinic
Chain Silicates
Metamorphic rocks
New Jersey, USA; Cornwall, England, UK; Broken Hill, Australia; L
ngban, Sweden; Japane
Franklin Furnace, Sussex Co., New Jersey, USA
Bustamite^(Mn+2,Ca)3Si3O9
ftsTag
Butlerite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Butlerite
e2-3]
Orangey
Transparent
Perfect
Fe~3[SO4][OH]}*2H2O
Crystals usually thick tabular\ octahedral\ twinning common}5
MonoclinicU
Hydrated Sulphates}
Evaporites
Arizona, Utah, USA; Argentina; Chile
United Verde Mine, Jerome, Yavapai Co., Arizona, USA!
Butlerite^Fe+3(SO4)(OH).*2H2O
ftsTag
Bystr
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
BystromiteC
Greyu
MgSb2O6
Massive\ very fine_grained}
Tetragonal
Antimonites{ Arsenites+
Oxidized Zones{ weathering products
Sonora, Mexico
La Fortuna Mine, El Antimonio, Sonora, Mexico
Bystr
mite^MgSb2O6
ftsTag
Bytownite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Bytownite
m6-7_
Colourless
Transparent_translucent
Perfect
mCaAl2Si2O8 with nNaAlSi3O8 [m|n = 70|30 to 90|10]
Tabular crystals{ massive{ twinning common{ typically albite{ carlsbad and pericline twinning}
Triclinic
Fracture uneven to conchoidal} Brittle}
Framework Silicates
Intermediate to acid Igneous rocksI
Bytown, Ontario, Canada; Montana, South Dakota, Oklahoma, Minnesota, Wisconsin, USA; England; Iceland; Japan; Scotland; South Africa;
Ottawa (Bytown), Ontario, Canada
Bytownite^mCaAl2Si2O8 with nNaAlSi3O8 (m/n = 70/30 to 90/10)y
ftsTag
Cabriite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Cabriite?
White
Not determined
Pd2SnCu
Anhedral grains that exhibit a `shreddy aggregate texture`\ individual grains are polysynthetically twinned}
Orthorhombic[
Native elements and Alloys
Stratiform Sulphide deposits
Noril'sk district, FSU
Oktyabr deposit, Talnakh (Tyllakh), Noril'sk (near), Siberia (N), FSU
Crystals stout prismatic to acicular\ tabular\ commonly as drusy crusts\ groups and aggregates of crystals\ massive{ granular\ twinning\ pseudo_orthorhombic symmetry}
Monoclinic
Fracture conchoidal to uneven\ brittle}
Anhydrous Sulphates
Oxidized Zones{ weathering products
central western USA; Australia; Chile; England; France; Germany; Greece; Italy; Mexico; Namibia; Spain; FSU
Bank mines, Sverdlovsk (Ekaterinburg), Ural Mts., FSU
Crystals usually cubic{ often with modifying faces\ commonly massive{ often in crusts and waxy coatings\ rarely columnar or fibrous\ twinning not common}
Cubic
Fracture uneven to subconchoidal\ sectile and ductile}
Crystals slender prismatic{ up to 8}0mm long{ 1}0mm wide and 0}2mm thick\ stout prismatic\ as radial groups and rounded or reniform masses with radial fibrous structure\ striated\ twinning common}
Monoclinic
Hydrated Arsenates%
Skarns and Calc_Silicates
Sussex County, New Jersey, USA; V
rmland, Sweden
Harstigen mine, Pajsberg, V
rmland, Sweden
Brandtite^Ca2(Mn+2,Mg)(AsO4)2.*2H2O
ftsTag
Brannerite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
BranneriteE
k5-6_
Translucent_opaque
[U{Ca{Y{Ce][Ti{Fe]2O6
Indistinct crystals{ embedded grains and masses{ rounded detrital grains and pebbles}
MonoclinicY
Fracture conchoidal}
Oxides
Pegmatites
central western USA; Canada; France; Morocco; Spain; South Australia
Kelly Gulch, Custer Co., Idaho, USA
Brannerite^(U,Ca,Y,Ce)(Ti,Fe)2O6
ftsTag
Brannockite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Brannockite
vNot determined
Colourless
Transparent
KSn2Li3Si12O30
Crystals very thin plates less than 1mm in size}5
TrigonalS
Brittle}q
Orthosilicates
Pegmatites
central western USA; Brazil; Italy; Germany; India; Norway; South Africa; Sweden
Foote Mineral Company spodumene mine, Kings Mt., Cleveland Co., North Carolina, USA
Compact{ massive{ very fine_grained} Also earthy and powdery}
MonoclinicK
Oxidesg
Oxidized Zones{ weathering products
Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, South Dakota, Utah, USA; Bolivia, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Mexico, Tasmania, FSU
Colavi, Potos
, Bolivia
Bismite^Bi2O3
ftsTag
Bismoclite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
BismocliteE
e2-3_
Yellow to yellowish brown
Transparent_translucent
Perfect
BiOCl
Massive\ compact{ earthy{ columnar to fibrous\ as tiny scale_like crystals}
Tetragonal{
Halides
Oxidized Zones{ weathering products
Nevada, Utah, USA; New South Wales, Australia; Namaqualand, South Africa1
Jackal's Water, Steinkopf (NNE), Namaqualand, South Africa
Bismoclite^BiOCl
ftsTag
Bismuth
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Bismuth
e2-3Y
Silveru
Opaque
Good in two directions
Granular{ lamellar{ compact{ dendritic}
Trigonal1
Brittle{ malleable}
Native elements and Alloys
Hydrothermal Ore veins
Widespread, many localities. San Diego county, California, USA
Bismuth^Bi5
ftsTag
Bismutite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Bismutite
g3-4]
Yellow to yellowish brown
Transparent_translucent
Distinct in one direction
Bi2[CO3]O2
Massive{ dense to earthy} As fibrous or chalcedonic crusts{ and as scaly to lamellar aggregates}
Tetragonal
Anhydrous Carbonates
Oxidized Zones{ weathering products
Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Montana, New York, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Utah, USA; Bolivia, Canada; Peru; Australia; Europe
Irregular masses\ needlelike from a few tenths of a millimetre in diameter to 2 cm in length and 5 mm in diameter} Some needles have overgrowths of native silver}{
Prismatic or thin tabular crystals{ up to 3}0 cm in size}
OrthorhombicW
Silicates
Late stage cavities in Granites or Syenites
California, Colorado, South Dakota, Maine, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Virginia, USA; Australia; Czech Republic; England; France; Germany; Norway; Switzerland; FSU and other localities worldwide
Petit-Port and Barbin, Nantes, Loire-Atlantique, France
Bertrandite^Be4Si2O7(OH)2
ftsTag
Beryl
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Beryl
o7-8U
Variety of colours}
Transparent_translucent
Indistinct
Be3Al2Si6O18
Hexagonal{ columnar{ tabular to acicular crystals\ tabular{ fibrous agg}\ compact}U
Hexagonal
Conchoidal to uneven}
Ring Silicates
Pegmatites
Widespread. San Diego county, California, Utah, South Dakota, Colorado, North Carolina, USA; Afghanistan; Africa; Austria; Brazil; Canada; Colombia; Madagascar; Mexico and many other localities throughout the world
Beryl^Be3Al2Si6O18
ftsTag
Beryllite (Berillite)
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Beryllite [Berillite]
White
Transparent
Not determined
Be3SiO4[OH]2}H2O
Spherulites 2_3 mm in diameter{ or as fibrous crusts up to 2 mm thick}W
Orthorhombicy
Silicates
Pegmatites
Kola Peninsula, FSU
Kola Peninsula (?), Russia, FSU
Beryllite (Berillite)^Be3SiO4(OH)2.H2O_
ftsTag
Beryllonite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Beryllonite
k5-6a
Variety of colours
Transparent_translucent
Perfect
NaBePO4
Tabular to short prismatic crystals\ often highly modified} Crystal faces frequently etched or rough}
Monoclinic
Anhydrous Phosphates
Pegmatites
Maine, USA; Brazil; England
McKean Mt., Stoneham (near), Oxford Co., Maine, USA
Beryllonite^NaBePO4
ftsTag
Berzelianite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
BerzelianiteI
e2-3c
Grey}
Opaque
Cu2Se
Thin veinlets and dendritic crusts\ disseminated}
Cubic
Sulphides{ Tellurides etc
Hydrothermal Ore veins
Nevada, USA; Argentina; Canada; Czech Republic; Germany; Sweden
Skrikerum, Sweden
Berzelianite^Cu2Se?
couny
ftsTag
Bessmertnovite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
BessmertnoviteG
q8-9a
Not determined
Au4Cu[Te{Pb]
As elongated platy or irregular grains up to 0}2 x 0}05mm}
Orthorhombic
Native elements and AlloysI
Hydrothermal Ore veinsu
far-eastern FSU
Bessmertnovite^Au4Cu(Te,Pb)
ftsTag
iite^(Ca,Na)3(Mg,Mn)2(AsO4)3
FIRSTINS
TANCEONL
, no mat
many
@ORWARLD
--eac
Behoite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Behoite
i4-5Y
Colourlessy
Be[OH]2
Euhedral to subhedral crystals of pseudo_octahedral habit}
Orthorhombic#
Conchoidal fracture}M
Hydroxidesm
Oxidized Zones{ weathering products
Texas, Colorado, Utah, USA; Quebec, Canada
Rode Ranch pegmatite, Llano Co., Texas, USA
Behoite^Be(OH)2
ftsTag
Beidellite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
BeidelliteA
c1-2[
White
Perfect
[Na{Ca0}05]0}3Al2[Si{Al]4O10[OH]2}nH2O
Monoclinic
Sheet Silicates
Hydrothermal Ore veinsC
Colorado, USA
Beidell, Saguache Co., Colorado, USA
Beidellite^(Na,Ca0.05)0.3Al2(Si,Al)4O10(OH)2.nH2O
ftsTag
Bellidoite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
BellidoiteA
c1-2[
Not determined
Cu2Se
Anhedral}
Tetragonal
Sulphides{ Tellurides etc
Hydrothermal Ore veins7
western Moravia, Czech Republic
, Morava (Moravia) (W), Czech Republic
Bellidoite^Cu2Se
ftsTag
Bellingerite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
BellingeriteK
i4-5e
Green
Transparent_translucent
Not determined
Cu3[IO3]6}*2H2O
Veinlets and as tiny isolated crystals}
Triclinic
Fracture subconchoidal\ brittle}
Nitrates{ Iodates
Oxidized Zones{ weathering products
Chuquicamata, Chile
Chuquicamata, Antofagasta, ChileO
Bellingerite^Cu3(IO3)6.*2H2O
ftsTag
Belovite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
BeloviteA
Yellowu
Imperfect
[Sr{Ce{Na{Ca]5[PO4]3[OH]
Prismatic crystals up to 2cm long}
Trigonal
Brittle}7
Anhydrous Phosphatesa
Pegmatites
Kola Peninsula, FSU
Mt. Karnasurt, Lovozero massif, Kola Peninsula, Russia, FSU
Belovite^(Sr,Ce,Na,Ca)5(PO4)3(OH)
ftsTag
navid
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
BenavidesiteG
vNot determined
Not determined
Pb4[Mn{Fe]Sb6S14
Polysynthetic twinning common}
Monoclinic%
Sulphosalts
Hydrothermal Ore veinss
Uchucchacua, Peru; Sweden
Uchucchacua, Oyon, Cajatambo Prov., Peru
navid
site^Pb4(Mn,Fe)Sb6S14
ftsTag
Benitoite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Benitoite
m6-7_
Variety of colours
Transparent_translucent
Indistinct
BaTiSi3O9
Idiomorphic{ pyramidal{ embedded crystals\ no agg}
Trigonal]
Conchoidal fracture}
Silicates
Metamorphic rocks
California, Texas, USA; Owithe Valley, Belguim
Benito Gem mine, Diablo Range, San Benito Co., California, USAg
Benitoite^BaTiSi3O9
ftsTag
Benjaminite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Benjaminite
vNot determined
[Ag{Cu]3[Bi{Pb]7S12
Monoclinic
Sulphosalts
Hydrothermal Ore veins
Nye County, Nevada, USA; eastern Karamazasr, Soviet Central Asia
Outlaw Mine, Nye Co., Nevada, USA
Benjaminite^(Ag,Cu)3(Bi,Pb)7S12
ftsTag
Benstonite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
BenstoniteE
g3-4_
White
Translucent
[Ba{Sr]6[Ca{Mn]6Mg[CO3]13
Flat{ unmodified rhombohedral crystals up to 1}25 cm across\ as cleavable masses with cleavage faces up to 1 cm across and as crusts of interlocking saddle_shaped crystals}
Trigonal
Anhydrous Carbonates
Hydrothermal Ore veins
Arkansas, Illinois, USA; L
ngban, Sweden[
National Lead Company, Baroid Division pit, Hot Springs Co., Arkansas, USA
Benstonite^(Ba,Sr)6(Ca,Mn)6Mg(CO3)13
ftsTag
Bentorite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Bentorite
Violetu
Perfect
Ca6[Cr{Al]2[SO4]3[OH]12}*26H2O
Hexagonal prisms{ fibrous}
Trigonal
Hydrated Sulphates=
Skarns and Calc_Silicates
Hatrurim Formation, Southern Israel
Hatrurim Formation, Dead Sea (W of), Israel
Bentorite^Ca6(Cr,Al)2(SO4)3(OH)12.*26H2O1
ftsTag
Beraunite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Beraunite
g3-4]
Reddish brown
Translucent
Fe~2[Fe~3]5[PO4]4[OH]5}*4H2O
Tabular{ small crystals{ somewhat elongated and vertically striated}I
Monoclinici
Hydrated Phosphates
Oxidized Zones{ weathering products
South Dakota, New Hampshire, Alabama, Arkansas, New Jersey, North Carolina, Maine, Pennslyvania, USA; Australia; Belgium; Brazil; Czech Republic; Germany; Ireland; FSU
Hrbek mine, Svat
Dobrotiv
, Bohemia, Czech Republic
Beraunite^Fe+2(Fe+3)5(PO4)4(OH)5.*4H2O
ftsTag
Berborite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Berborite
Colourlessy
Perfect
Be2[BO3][OH{F]}H2O
Crystals 0}1_0}5 mm in diameter}
Trigonal
Hydrated Borates9
Skarns and Calc_Silicates
north-western FSU
Lupikko shaft, Pitk
ranta mineral field, Karelia, FSU
Berborite^Be2(BO3)(OH,F).H2O
ftsTag
arelia, FSU
Berborite^Be2(BO3)(OH,F).H2O
North Carolina, USA
ftstitle
Calderite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Calderite
vNot determined
Yellow}
[Mn~2{Ca]3[Fe~3{Al]2[SiO4]3
Cubic
Orthosilicates
Otjosondu, Namibia
Otjosondu, Namibia?
Calderite^(Mn+2,Ca)3(Fe+3,Al)2(SiO4)3
ftsTag
Monocl
PXCURS
OUBLECLK
GFRAME
'LQ7`
RPULLSCRE
ll-sc
reen
(eq`uivaliFE
EminZ
Pegmatite, Custer (near), Custer Co., South Dakota, USA
Buckwheat Dump, Franklin, Sussex Co., New Jersey, USA
Baumite^(Mg,Mn+2,Fe+2,Zn)3(Si,Al)2O5(OH)4
ftsTag
Bauxite (variety of aluminium hydroxides)
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Bauxite [variety of aluminium hydroxides]
vNot determined
Al[OH]3
Chemical sedimentary rock{ oolithic{ massive{ porous{ earthy}
Earthy}
Oxidized Zones{ weathering products
Weipa, Queensland, Australia
Bauxite (variety of aluminium hydroxides)^Al(OH)3
ftsTag
Bavenite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Bavenite?
k5-6Y
White
Perfect
Ca4Be2Al2Si9O26[OH]2
Prismatic\ also as radial lamellar or fibrous aggregates}
Orthorhombic/
Silicates
Pegmatiteso
San Diego County, Virginia, North Carolina, California, USA; Austria; Czech Republic; Germany; Italy; Poland; Switzerland; Thailand; FSU; Western Australia
Baveno, Lago Maggiore, Piemonte, Italy]
Bavenite^Ca4Be2Al2Si9O26(OH)2
ftsTag
Bayerite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Bayerite?
vNot determined
Colourless
Not determined
Al[OH]3
Very fine{ fibrous}
Monoclinic
Hydroxides1
Sedimentary rocks
Hatrurim, Israel; Sussex, England
Hartrurim formation, Dead Sea (W of), Israel
Bayerite^Al(OH)3
ftsTag
Bayldonite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
BayldoniteE
i4-5_
Green
Sub_translucent
Not determined
PbCu3[AsO4]2[OH]2}H2O
Massive{ fine_granular to powdery})
MonoclinicI
Anhydrous Arsenates
Oxidized Zones{ weathering products
Tsumeb, Namibia; Cornwall, England; France; Pima County, Arizona, USA
Penberthy Creft mine, St. Hilary, Cornwall, England
Bayldonite^PbCu3(AsO4)2(OH)2.H2O
ftsTag
Bayleyite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Bayleyite
vNot determined
Yellow
Transparent
Not determined
Mg2[UO2][CO3]3}*18H2O
Short prismatic crystals}
MonoclinicG
Hydrated Carbonates
Sedimentary Uranium Ores
Arizona, New Mexico, Wyoming, Colorado Plateau region, USA; Morocco
Widespread, Colorado, New Hampshire, Washington, USA; Mont St Hilaire, Canada; Czech Republic; Greenland, Finland, FSU[
Kangerdluarsuk, Il
maussaq intrusive, Greenland (S)
Arfvedsonite^Na3(Fe+2,Mg)4Fe+3Si8O22(OH)2
ftsTag
Argentojarosite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Argentojarosite
vNot determined
Yellow
Not determined
Ag[Fe~3]3[SO4]2[OH]6
Crystals very minute{ micaceous{ flattened with hexagonal outline\ fine_grained masses and coatings}W
Trigonalu
Anhydrous Sulphates
Oxidized Zones{ weathering products
Utah, Colorado, South Dakota, USA; Cornwall, Yorkshire, England; Rio Tinto, Spain
Tintic Standard Mine, Dividend, Utah Co., Utah, USA
Argentojarosite^Ag(Fe+3)3(SO4)2(OH)6
ftsTag
Argentopentlandite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
ArgentopentlanditeO
g3-4i
Not determined
Ag[Fe{Ni]8S8
Cubic
Sulphides{ Tellurides etc
Hydrothermal Ore veins'
Noril'sk region, FSU; East Finland; Manitobai
Oktyabr and Talnaka deposits, Noril'sk (near), Siberia (N), FSU
Argentopentlandite^Ag(Fe,Ni)8S8
ftsTag
Argentopyrite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Argentopyrite
g3-4e
AgFe2S3
Minute pseudohexagonal crystals\ termination faces usually rough\ interpenetration and lamellar twinning present}
Orthorhombica
Fracture uneven{ brittle}
Sulphides{ Tellurides etc
Hydrothermal Ore veins
Czech Republic; Sachsen, Germany; Broken Hill, Australia;
chymov (St. Joachimsthal), Z
padocesky kraj, Bohemia, Czech Republic
Argentopyrite^AgFe2S3
ftsTag
Argutite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Argutite=
vNot determined
Not determined
Euhedral to subhedral\ prismatic grains}
Tetragonal
Oxides
Hydrothermal Ore veinsG
Pyrenees, Francem
Argut Plain, Pyrenees, France
Argutite^GeO2
ftsTag
Argyrodite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
ArgyroditeG
e2-3a
Grey{
Opaque
Not determined
Ag8GeS6
Pseudocubic{ small cube_shaped crystals\ compact{ reniform{ botryoidal{ massive}?
Orthorhombica
Fracture conchoidal to uneven\ brittle}
Sulphides{ Tellurides etc
Hydrothermal Ore veins
Colquechaca, Bolivia; Germany; Utah, USA9
Himmelsf
rst Mine, Freiberg, Sachsen, Germany
Argyrodite^Ag8GeS6
ftsTag
Arhbarite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Arhbarite
vNot determined
[Cu~2]2[AsO4][OH]}*6H2O
Spherulitic aggregates}
Monoclinic
Hydrated Arsenates#
Oxidized Zones{ weathering products
Arhbar mine, Bou-Azzer, Morocco
Arhbar mine, Bou Azzer, Morocco
Arhbarite^(Cu+2)2(AsO4)(OH).*6H2O
ftsTag
Aristarainite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Aristarainite
g3-4c
Colourless
Perfect in two directions
Na2MgB12O20}*8H2O
Prismatic well_formed crystals averaging 0}3mm in length\ tabular crystals\ sometimes forming rosette_like aggregates up to 1mm across}y
Monoclinic
Hydrated Borates
Evaporites
Salta, Argentina; Death Valley, California, USA
Tincalayu Borax Deposit, Salar Del Hombre Muerto, Salta, Argentina}
Aristarainite^Na2MgB12O20.*8H2O
ftsTag
Armangite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Armangite
i4-5]
Black
Transparent
[Mn~2]26[As~3]18O50[OH]4[CO3]
Crystals short prismatic{ twinning{ lamellar}
TrigonalK
Compound Arsenate
Oxidized Zones{ weathering products
ngban, Sweden
ngban mine, Filipstad (near), V
rmland, Sweden
Armangite^(Mn+2)26(As+3)18O50(OH)4(CO3)
ftsTag
g,Fe)Ti2O5
Pegmatites
7Chec
Tick Canyon, Lang (near), Los Angeles Co., California, USA
Veatchite^Sr2B11O16(OH)5.H2O
Anthonyite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
AnthonyiteE
Violety
Cu[OH{Cl]2}*3H2O
Prismatic crystals up to 5mm in length\ often curved}
Monoclinic%
Sectile}C
Halides
Fumaroles
Calumet, Michigan, USA
Centennial Mine, Calumet, Houghton Co., Michigan, USA
Anthonyite^Cu(OH,Cl)2.*3H2O
ftsTag
Anthophyllite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Anthophyllite
k5-6e
Light green to blackish green
Transparent_opaque
Perfect
[Mg{Fe~2]7Si8O22[OH]2
Fibrous and prismatic}7
OrthorhombicY
Chain Silicates
Metamorphic rocks
Widespread. Arizona, California, Colorado, Montana, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, USA; Austria; Canada; Czech Republic; Greenland; Italy; Norway and elsewheree
Nevada, Los Angeles, Santa Cruz, California, Colorado, Washington, Michigan, USA; Austria; Canada; Germany; Greece; Bou-Azzer, Morocco; Sardinia
Annaberg, Sachsen, Germany
Annabergite (Cabrerite)^Ni3(AsO4)2.*8H2O]
ftsTag
Annite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Annite;
vNot determined
Brown
Perfect
K[Fe~2]3AlSi3O10[OH{F]2
Monoclinic
Micaceous}
Sheet Silicates
Regional Metamorphic rocks_
Uncertain
Cape Anne, Essex Co., Massachusetts, USA
Annite^K(Fe+2)3AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
ftsTag
Anorthite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Anorthite
m6-7_
Colourless to white
Transparent_translucent
Perfect
CaAl2Si2O8
Prismatic{ massive}
Triclinic
Brittle}]
Framework Silicates
Basic and Ultrabasic Igneous rocks
Widespread. Grass Valley, Nevada county, California, Utah, Colorado, USA; Australia; England; Finland; Greenland; India; Italy; Japan; Sicily; Sweden
Monte Somma, Mt. Vesuvius, Napoli, Campania, Italy
Anorthite^CaAl2Si2O8
ftsTag
Anorthoclase
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
AnorthoclaseK
m6-7e
Colourless to white
Transparent_translucent
Perfect
[Na{K]AlSi3O8
Crystals usually short prismatic{ blocky{ sometimes orthorhombic or tetragonal in aspect\ tabular\ commonly massive\ cleavable to granular{ lamellar or cryptocrystalline\ twinning common{ simple{ multiple{ repeated}
Utah, California, New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, North Carolina, New York, USA; NSW, Australia; Canada, Chile, Czech Republic; France; Italy; Mexico; Peru
Alunogen^Al2(SO4)3.*17H2O
ftsTag
Alvanite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Alvanite?
g3-4Y
Bluish green{
Perfect
[Zn{Ni]Al4[VO3]2[OH]12}*2H2O
Mica_like platelets of hexagonal form{ polysynthetic twinning plane parallel to cleavage plane}
Monoclinica
Hydrated Vanadates
Oxidized Zones{ weathering products
north-western Kara-Tau, Kirgiz SSR, FSU
Kurumsak and Balasanskandyk, Kara Tau, Kazakhstan, FSUM
Alvanite^(Zn,Ni)Al4(VO3)2(OH)12.*2H2O
ftsTag
Amakinite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Amakinite
g3-4]
Green
Not determined
[Fe~2{Mg][OH]2
Irregular grains{ rarely as well_formed rhombohedra up to 1}0 cm\ weakly magnetic})
Crystals short to long prismatic{ somewhat flattened to nearly square in cross_section\ striated{ usually columnar or bladed masses\ also as matted or radiating aggregates of needle_like crystals}
Triclinic
Brittle{ decomposed by water}
Compound Phosphates
Efflorescencesa
Santa Maria Mountains, Riverside County, California, Pennington County, South Dakota, USA; Chile
Sierra Gorda, Caracoles, Chile (?)
Amarantite^Fe+3(SO4)(OH).*3H2OM
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Amarillite
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AmarilliteG
e2-3a
Yellow}
Transparent
NaFe~3[SO4]2}*6H2O
Crystals thick tabular\ equant\ rarely prismatic}
MonoclinicI
Fracture conchoidal{ soluble in water}
Compound Phosphates
Evaporites
Tierra Amarilla, Chile
Tierra Amarilla, Copiap
(near), Chile7
Amarillite^NaFe+3(SO4)2.*6H2O
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Amazonite (variety of Microcline)
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Amazonite [variety of Microcline]
Variety of colours
Transparent_translucent
Perfect
KAlSi3O8
Short columnar{ tabular crystals\ compact{ granular{ spathic}
Crystals slender plate like{ deeply striated by twinning\ also as unstriated stout platy crystals\ sometimes in fan_shaped aggregates\ usually massive or as irregular grains}
Monoclinic
Brittle}
Hydrated Sulphates
Skarns and Calc_Silicates
New Jersey, North Carolina, California, Washington, Colorado, USA; Wales
Bold Hill, Alleghany Co., North Carolina, USA
Alleghanyite^Mn5(SiO4)2(OH)2'
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Alloclasite
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Alloclasite
k5-6c
Grey}
Opaque
Perfect
[Co{Fe]AsS
Crystals short prismatic\ usually massive{ commonly in columnar to hemispherical aggregates}I
Orthorhombick
Fracture uneven{ brittle}
Sulphides{ Tellurides etc
Hydrothermal Ore veins
Oravicza, Romania; Germany; Japan; FSU3
Elizabeth mine, Oravita (Oravicza), Banat, Romania{
Alloclasite^(Co,Fe)AsS
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Allophane
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Allophane
e2-3]
Colourless}
Transparent_translucent
[Al2O3][SiO2]}H2O
Massive\ as crusts resembling hyalite opal\ also stalactitic or as powdery aggregates}Y
Fracture conchoidal to earthy\ very brittle}
Silicates
Oxidized Zones{ weathering products
western USA, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, USA; Brazil; Germany; Japan; Sardinia; Devonshire, Englando
fenthal, Saalfeld (near), Th
ringen, Germany
Allophane^(Al2O3)(SiO2).H2O
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Alluaudite
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AlluauditeE
k5-6_
Yellow to yellowish brown
Translucent_opaque
NaCaFe~2[Mn{Fe~2{Fe~3{Mg]2[PO4]3
Massive{ fibrous{ granular and globular aggregates}
Monoclinicq
Anhydrous Phosphates
Pegmatites
South Dakota and New Hampshire, USA; France; Finland; Rwanda; Germany
La Vilate quarry, Chanteloube, Haute-Vienne, France
Alluaudite^NaCaFe+2(Mn,Fe+2,Fe+3,Mg)2(PO4)3
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Almandine (Almandite)
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Almandine [Almandite]
o7-8w
Reddish brown
Transparent_translucent
[Fe~2]3Al2[SiO4]3
Commonly dodecahedrons or trapezohedrons{ massive{ compact or granular}
Spherical or wart_like aggregates of minute crystals}
Monoclinico
Two cleavages{ mutually perpendicular directions}
Hydrated Arsenates
Skarns and Calc_Silicates
Sussex County, New Jersey, USA; L
ngban, Sweden
ngban mine, Filipstad (near), V
rmland, Sweden
Akrochordite^Mn4Mg(AsO4)2(OH)4.*4H2O
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Aktashite
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Aktashite
g3-4_
Black
Opaque
Cu6Hg3As4S12
Xenomorphic grains{ rarely in crystals resembling trigonal pyramids}-
TrigonalK
Brittle}i
Sulphosalts
Hydrothermal Ore veins
Yakutia, Gornyi Altai, FSU
Aktash mercury deposit, Gorno Altai, Russia, FSU-
Aktashite^Cu6Hg3As4S12c
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Atheneite
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Atheneite
Not determinedy
[Pd{Hg]3As
Trigonal
Sulphides{ Tellurides etc
Alluvial deposits
Minas Gerais, Brazil9
Itabira, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Atheneite^(Pd,Hg)3As
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Acetamide
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Acetamide
c1-2[
Colourless{
Not determined
CH3CONH2
Granular aggregates{ crystals up to 5mm long and 2mm in diameter with hexagonal outline}+
TrigonalI
Organic Compounds
Slags and Clinkers
L'vov-Volynskii basin, FSU
L'vov-Volynskiy Basin, Ukraine, FSU
Acetamide^CH3CONH25
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Achavalite
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AchavaliteG
e2-3a
Grey{
Opaque
Not determined
Massive}
Trigonal
Magnetic}
Sulphides{ Tellurides etc
Hydrothermal Ore veins
Cerro de Cacheuta, Mendoza, Argentina
Cacheuta, Argentina
Achavalite^FeSe
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Actinolite
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ActinoliteE
k5-6_
Light green to blackish green
Transparent_opaque
Ca2[Mg{Fe~2]5Si8O22[OH]2
Crystals commonly long bladed\ less frequently short and stout\ fibrous or thin columnar aggregates{ often radiated{ massive{ granular{ twinning{ lamellar}
Monoclinic
Fracture uneven to subconchoidal{ brittle{ compact varieties often tough}
Chain Silicates
Metamorphic rocks
Common mineral widespread including California, USA; Alaska; Canada; England; Japan; Madagascar; New Zealand; Scotland; Sweden; Switzerland; Tanzania/
Actinolite^Ca2(Mg,Fe+2)5Si8O22(OH)2
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Adamite
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Adamite
g3-4Y
Yellow to yellowish green
Zn2[AsO4][OH]
Crystals varied{ commonly elongated{ tabular or equant{ often in druses of numerous interlocked crystals with wedge_shaped termination or as radial aggregates or spheroids implanted on matrix}
California, USA; Kimberley, South Africa; Antrim County, Ireland; Laacher See District, Germany
Dutoitspan Mine, Kimberley, South AfricaW
Afwillite^Ca3Si2O4(OH)6
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Ca3Si2O4[OH]6
Tabular crystals or often massive}-
MonoclinicM
Sheet Silicates
Skarns and Calc_Silicates
California, USA; Kimberley, South Africa; Antrim County, Ireland; Laacher See District, Germany
Dutoitspan Mine, Kimberley, South AfricaW
Afwillite^Ca3Si2O4(OH)6
Yaroslavite
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Abernathyite
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AbernathyiteK
e2-3e
Yellow
Transparent
Perfect
K2[UO2][AsO4]2}*8H2O
Crystalline coatings{ largest crystals about 0}5mm on an edge}?
Tetragonal_
Crystals thin to thick tabular occurring singly or in groups}
Hydrated Arsenates
Sedimentary Uranium Ores
Temple Mountain, Emery County, Utah, USA; Cave Hills and Slim Buttes areas, Harding County, South Dakota, USA
Fuemrole Mine #2, Temple Mt., Emery Co., Utah, USA
Abernathyite^K2(UO2)(AsO4)2.*8H2O
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Arial
Abelsonite (Nickel porphyrin)
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Abelsonite [Nickel porphyrin]
Pink to purple
Translucent
Not determined
C31H32N4Ni'
Aggregates of platy crystals up to 3mm in length}
Triclinic
Organic Compounds
Sedimentary rocks
Uintah County, Utah, USA
Green River Formation, Uintah Co., Utah, USAO
Abelsonite (Nickel porphyrin)^C31H32N4Ni
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Acanthite
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Acanthite
e2-3]
Black
Opaque
Not determined
Crystals short to long prismatic}
Monoclinic+
Sectile{ fracture uneven}
Sulphides{ Tellurides etc
Hydrothermal Ore veins
Silver Plume district, Clear Creek County, Delores County, Summit County, Cripple Creek district, Colorado, USA; Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia; Bolivia; Canada; Chile; Czech Republic; Germany; Mexico; Namibia; Norway
Acanthite^Ag2S
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Aegirine (Acmite)
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Aegirine [Acmite]
m6-7o
Green
Translucent_opaque
NaFe~3Si2O6
Crystals long prismatic{ vertically striated or furrowed\ terminations blunt or acute\ also in groups or tufts of acicular to capillary crystals{ or in felted aggregates of minute fibres} Crystals often twinned}
Monoclinic
Fracture uneven{ brittle}
Chain Silicates
Syenites{ Alkali intrusions
Green River Formation in Utah, Wyoming, Colorado; California, New Mexico, Washington, Montana, South Dakota, Arkansas, Minnesota, Massachusetts, USA; Mont St Hilaire, Quebec, Canada; localities in Greenland; India; Kenya; Nigeria; Norway; Scotland; FSU
Skaadoe, Brevig, Norway
Aegirine (Acmite)^NaFe+3Si2O6
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Agardite-(La)
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Agardite_[La]
g3-4a
Yellow}
[La{Ca]Cu6[AsO4]3[OH]6}*3H2O
Spherical to rosette_like aggregates up to 3mm in diameter composed of needle_like crystals}!
Trigonal?
Hydrated Arsenatesg
Oxidized Zones{ weathering products
Laurion, Greece
vrion, (Laurium), Attik
, Greece
Agardite-(La)^(La,Ca)Cu6(AsO4)3(OH)6.*3H2OI
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Aksaite
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Aksaite
e2-3W
Greyq
Not determined
MgB6O7[OH]6}*2H2O
Crystals elongated on [001]{ flattened on {100}{ faces of prismatic zone striated parallel to [100]{ crystals up to 7 mm in length}
Orthorhombicy
Hydrated Borates
Evaporites
Kazakhstan, FSU
Ak-Sai, Kazakhstan, FSU
Aksaite^MgB6O7(OH)6.*2H2O
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Alabandite (Alabandine)
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Alabandite [Alabandine]
g3-4{
Black
Opaque
Perfect
Crystals cubic or octahedral} Usually massive}/
Cubic
Brittle} Tarnishes brown}
Sulphides{ Tellurides etc
Hydrothermal Ore veins
California, Arizona, Nevada, Montana, San Juan, Colorado, USA; Asia Minor; France; Germany; Japan; Mexico; Peru; Romaniae
Sacarimb (Nagy
g), Transylvania, Romania
Alabandite (Alabandine)^MnS
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Allactite
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Allactite
i4-5_
Reddish brown
Translucent
Distinct in one direction
Mn7[AsO4]2[OH]8
Crystals slender prismatic or tabular{ sometimes as rosette_like aggregates}]
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Andesine
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AndesineC
m6-7]
Colourless}
Transparent_translucent
Perfect
mCaAl2Si2O8 with nNaAlSi3O8 [m|n = 30|70 to 50|50]
Crystals tabular{ usually massive{ cleavable{ granular or compact\ twinning common}
Triclinic
Fracture uneven to conchoidal\ brittle}
Framework Silicates
Many different geological environmentsA
California, Colorado, Minnesota, New York, North Carolina, Utah, Washington, USA; Argentina; France; Germany; India; Italy; Japan; Norway; South Africa
Marmato, Cauca, Colombia (Andes Mts.)
Andesine^mCaAl2Si2O8 with nNaAlSi3O8 (m/n = 30/70 to 50/50)
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Ankerite
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AnkeriteC
g3-4]
White
Translucent_Sub_translucent
Perfect
Ca[Fe~2{Mg{Mn][CO3]2
Rhombohedral{ often twinned crystals{ compact{ granular}A
Trigonal_
Brittle}}
Anhydrous Carbonates
Hydrothermal Ore veins
Widespread. South Dakota, USA; Algeria; Styria, Austria; Colombia; Czech Republic; England; France; Hungary; Namibia; Former Yugoslavia
Styria, Austria
Ankerite^Ca(Fe+2,Mg,Mn)(CO3)2
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Anthoinite
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AnthoiniteC
c1-2]
White
Perfect
WAl[O{OH]3
Tabular crystals{ chalk_like masses}
Triclinic
Tungstates{ Molybdates=
Pegmatites]
Mt Misobo, Kalima, Democratic Republic of Congo; Rwanda; Uganda;
Mt. Misobo, Kalima dist., Maniema, Democratic Republic of Congo
Anthoinite^WAl(O,OH)3
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Apachite
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Apachite?
e2-3Y
Blues
Not determined
Cu9Si10O29}*11H2O
Spherules of radial fibres}
Monoclinic
Silicates
Skarns and Calc_Silicates
Gila County, Arizona, USA
Christmas mine, Christmas, Gila Co., Arizona, USA
Apachite^Cu9Si10O29.*11H2O
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Aragonite
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Aragonite
g3-4_
Variety of colours
Transparent_translucent
Distinct in one direction
CaCO3
Acicular or chisel_shaped pseudohexagonal}A
Orthorhombicc
Brittle}
Anhydrous Carbonates
Many different geological environments
Many localities. Arizona, Colorado, South Dakota, New Mexico, Washington, Wyoming, USA; Austria; Czech Republic; England; Tsumeb, Namibia; Sicily; Spain
Molina and Valencia, Migranilla (near), Aragon, Spain
As crusts of minute intergrown or columnar crystals\ powdery}
Monoclinic;
Halides
Oxidized Zones{ weathering products
Cornwall, England, UK; Laurium, Greece
Wheal Cock, Botallack, St. Just., Cornwall, England
Botallackite^Cu2Cl(OH)3
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Bournonite
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BournoniteG
e2-3a
Grey{
Opaque
Imperfect
PbCuSbS3
Prismatic{ cogwhel aggregates}
Orthorhombic+
Brittle to soft{ conchoidal}]
Sulphosalts
Hydrothermal Ore veins
central western USA; Australia; Bolivia; Canada; Chile; Czech Republic; England; France; Germany; Hungary; Italy; Mexico; Peru; Romania; SpainO
Wheal Boys, St. Endellion, Cornwall, England
Bournonite^PbCuSbS3
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Braitschite-(Ce)
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Braitschite_[Ce]O
vNot determined
Colourless to white
Not determined
[Ca{Na2]7[Ce{La]2B22O43}*7H2O
Crystals simple hexagonal plates having only prism and pinacoid faces}S
Trigonalq
Hydrated Borates
Evaporites
Grand County, Utah, USA
Cane Creek potash mine, Moab, Grand Co., Utah, USA-
Braitschite-(Ce)^(Ca,Na2)7(Ce,La)2B22O43.*7H2O{
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Brazilianite
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BrazilianiteK
k5-6e
Colourless
Transparent
NaAl3[PO4]2[OH]4
Crystals nearly equant to short prismatic\ up to 12cm long and 8cm wide\ elongated{ pear_shaped\ prism zone striated\ globular with radial fibrous structure}
Monoclinic
Fracture conchoidal{ brittle}
Anhydrous Phosphates
Pegmatites9
Maine, New Hampshire, USA; Brazil
Conselheira Pina (near), Minas Gerais, Brazil
Brazilianite^NaAl3(PO4)2(OH)4
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Britholite-(Ce)
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Britholite_[Ce]
Variety of colours
[Ce{Ca]5[SiO4{PO4]3[OH{F]
Brittle}
Trigonal
Anhydrous Phosphates!
Late stage cavities in Granites or Syenites
maussaq intrusive, Greenland
From the Greek "to be surprised" because of its unusual composition.
Britholite-(Ce)^(Ce,Ca)5(SiO4,PO4)3(OH,F)
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Brownmillerite
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BrownmilleriteK
vNot determined
Reddish brown
Not determined
Ca2[Al{Fe]2O5
Platelets{ tetragonal in outline}
Orthorhombic7
Multiple Oxides
Skarns and Calc_Silicates
Eifel district, Germany; Israel
Ettringer Bellerberg, Mayen, Laacher See Area, Eifel, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany'
Brownmillerite^Ca2(Al,Fe)2O5c
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Buddingtonite
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Buddingtonite
k5-6g
Colourless
Transparent
[NH4]AlSi3O8}*0}*5H2O
Commonly anhedral to cryptocrystalline\ rarely as euhedral crystals up to 0}05mm in size\ crystals correspond closely to orthoclase in forms and in interfacial angles}
Monoclinic
Distinct\ brittle\ subconchoidal fracture}
Framework Silicates
Late stage cavities in Granites or Syenites
Lake county, California, Idado USA; Queensland, Australia
Sulphur Bank quicksilver mine, Lake Co., California, USA
Buddingtonite^(NH4)AlSi3O8.*0.*5H2O
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Buttgenbachite
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ButtgenbachiteI
Blue{
Translucent
Cu19Cl4[NO3]2[OH]32}*2H2O
Acicular{ sprays{ striated crystals}
Trigonal%
Nitrates{ Iodates
Oxidized Zones{ weathering products
Likasi, Katanga, Democratic Republic of Congo; Pima County, Arizona, USA
Buttgenbachite^Cu19Cl4(NO3)2(OH)32.*2H2O-
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Cadwaladerite
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Cadwaladerite
vNot determined
Yellow
Transparent
Al[OH]2Cl}*4H2O
Amorphous grains and small masses})
Cubic
Fracture conchoidal}o
Halides
Evaporites
Tarapac
Province, Chile
Cerro Pintados, Iquique, Tarapac
, Chile
Cadwaladerite^Al(OH)2Cl.*4H2O
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Cafetite
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CafetiteA
i4-5[
Yelloww
Good in two directions
Ca[Fe~3{Al]2Ti4O12}*4H2O
Crystals columnar to acicular{ elongated{ striated on prism faces\ tangled fibrous aggregates and radial_fibrous aggregates of acicular crystals}
Orthorhombic
Prismatic{ two directions\ brittle}
Multiple Oxides
Pegmatites
Kola Peninsula, FSU
Afrikanda, Kola Peninsula, Russia, FSU
Cafetite^Ca(Fe+3,Al)2Ti4O12.*4H2O
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Calcite
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Calcite
Variety of colours
Transparent_translucent
Perfect
CaCO3
Columnar{ tabular{ needle_shaped{ rhombohedral{ scalenohedral crystals{ rich in planes\ in druses\ coarse to fine_grained{ spathic{ stalactitic{ reniform{ compact{ massive}
Trigonal
Brittle} Fracture conchoidal}
Anhydrous Carbonates%
Many different geological environmentsa
Common mineral very widespread. Michigan, Tennessee, USA; England; France; Mexico; Norway;
Small tabular and columnar crystals{ compact{ botryoidal masses}M
Orthorhombico
Uneven}
Hydrated Phosphates
Oxidized Zones{ weathering products
Broken Hill mine, Zambia; Canada; New Hampshire, South Dakota, USA; Belgium
Altenberg, Moresnet dist., Belgium (E)
Hopeite^Zn3[PO4]2}*4H2O
Hopeite^Zn3[PO4]2}*4H2O
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HureauliteG
g3-4a
Variety of colours
Transparent_translucent
Mn5[PO4]2[PO3[OH]]2}*4H2O
Crystals short to long prismatic{ up to 3}0cm long\ also tabular or equant\ crystals isolated or grouped\ massive{ compact{ scaly{ or imperfectly fibrous}
Monoclinic
Fracture uneven\ brittle}
Hydrated Phosphates
PegmatitesK
central western USA; Brazil; France; Germany; Poland; Portugal; Namibia; Rwanda; Sweden
aux quarry, St. Sylvestre, Haute-Vienne, France
Hureaulite^Mn5[PO4]2[PO3[OH]]2}*4H2OG
Hureaulite^Mn5[PO4]2[PO3[OH]]2}*4H2O
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Imiterite
vNot determined
Not determined
Ag2HgS2
Anhedral grains up to 1mm}
Monoclinic
Sulphosalts
Hydrothermal Ore veinsa
Anti-Atlas, Morocco
Imiter mine, Jebel Sarhro, Anti-Atlas, Morocco
Imiterite^Ag2HgS2
Imiterite^Ag2HgS2
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Irtyshite
m6-7]
Colourless}
Na2[Ta{Nb]4O11
Veinlets and irregular grains up to 0}55mm}
Trigonal
Fracture uneven{ brittle}
Multiple Oxides
Pegmatites
Irtysh river, eastern Kazakhstan, FSU
Irtysh River Area, Kazakhstan (E), FSU
Irtyshite^Na2[Ta{Nb]4O11A
Irtyshite^Na2[Ta{Nb]4O11
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JangguniteE
e2-3_
Black
Opaque
Distinct in one direction
[Mn~4][5_x][Mn~2{Fe~3][1~x]O8[OH]6 x = *0}2
Radiating groups\ collofrom bands}C
Orthorhombice
Hydroxides
Supergene Zones
Bonghwa, Korea
Janggun Mine, Bonghwa, Korea
Janggunite^[Mn~4][5_x][Mn~2{Fe~3][1~x]O8[OH]6 x = *0}2Y
Janggunite^[Mn~4][5_x][Mn~2{Fe~3][1~x]O8[OH]6 x = *0}2
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JeanbandyiteG
g3-4a
Orange}
[Fe~3{Mn~2]Sn~4[OH]6
As 0}2mm pseudo_octahedral aggregates epitactically grown on wickmanite}
Tetragonal?
Hydroxides_
Hydrothermal Ore veins
Llallagua, Bolivia
Contacto vein, Llallagua, Potos
, Bolivia
Jeanbandyite^[Fe~3{Mn~2]Sn~4[OH]6
Jeanbandyite^[Fe~3{Mn~2]Sn~4[OH]6
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JimthompsoniteK
vNot determined
Colourless
Perfect
[Mg{Fe~2]5Si6O16[OH]2
Radiating sprays of prismatic crystals up to 5cm in length and as intergrowths}
Crystals short prismatic\ usually massive{ columnar{ or as radiating and spherulitic aggregates of fibres and prisms\ twinning common{ simple and lamellar}
Monoclinic
Parting\ fracture uneven to conchoidal\ brittle}
Chain Silicates
Skarns and Calc_Silicates
Arizona, New Mexico, Washington, USA; Broken Hill, Australia; Bulgaria; Italy; Mexico
Widespread USA; Argentina; Austria; Chile; Germany; Greece; Italy; Tsumeb, Namibia; New Zealand; Philippines; Former Yugoslavia
Mt. Vesuvius, Napoli, Campania, Italy
Covellite [Covelline]^CuS
Covellite [Covelline]^CuS
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Crandallite [Pseudowavellite]
Yellow
Transparent_Sub_translucent
Perfect
CaAl3[PO4]2[OH]5}H2O
Crystals minute trigonal or pseudotrigonal prisms{ rosettes of fibres\ commonly massive{ nodular masses or spherules with fibrous{ fine_granular{ or chalcedony_like structure}
Triclinic
Hydrated Phosphates
Sedimentary rocks
central USA; Australia; Bolivia; Brazil; Canada; France; Germany; Senegal; Guatamala
Brooklyn Mine dump, Tintic Dist., Silver City (NW), Utah, USA
Rhombohedral{ anhedral to irregular 0}2 to 1}3mm grains}#
TrigonalA
Hackly fracture}g
Sulphosalts
Hydrothermal Ore veins
Nevada, USA
Carlin deposit, Elko (NW), Eureka Co., Nevada, USA
Ellisite^Tl3AsS3O
Ellisite^Tl3AsS3
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EosphoriteG
Variety of colours
Transparent_translucent
Mn~2Al[PO4][OH]2}H2O
Crystals short to long prismatic\ flattened\ coarse radial aggregates\ twinning by reflection}m
Monoclinic
Fracture uneven to subconchoidal}
Hydrated Phosphates
Pegmatites
Arizona, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, North Carolina, South Dakota, USA; Minas Gerais, Afghanistan; Brazil; Germany; Namibia; Rwanda; Uganda
Branchville, Fairfield Co., Connecticut, USA
Eosphorite^Mn~2Al[PO4][OH]2}H2O
Eosphorite^Mn~2Al[PO4][OH]2}H2O
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Ericssonite
i4-5a
Black
Perfect
BaMn2Fe~3OSi2O7[OH]
Massive\ embedded plates up to 2cm in diameter}
Monoclinic+
Very brittle{ weakly magnetic}_
Silicates
Skarns and Calc_Silicates
ngban, Sweden
ngban mine, Filipstad (near), V
rmland, Sweden
Ericssonite^BaMn2Fe~3OSi2O7[OH]
Ericssonite^BaMn2Fe~3OSi2O7[OH]
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EugsteriteC
a0-1]
Colourless}
Transparent
Na4Ca[SO4]3}*2H2O
Thin fibers}
Monoclinic
Hydrated Sulphates1
EvaporitesQ
Anatolia, Turkeyw
Sindo and Luanda, Lake Victoria, Kenya; Konya Basin, Anatolia, Turkey
Eugsterite^Na4Ca[SO4]3}*2H2O
Eugsterite^Na4Ca[SO4]3}*2H2O
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EylettersiteG
vNot determined
White
[Th{Pb][1_x]Al3[PO4{SiO4]2[OH]6
Massive}
Trigonal
Anhydrous Phosphates?
Pegmatites_
Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo
Named for Dr Egon Kirschstein, pioneer geologist of Kivu, Zaire.
Eylettersite^[Th{Pb][1_x]Al3[PO4{SiO4]2[OH]69
Eylettersite^[Th{Pb][1_x]Al3[PO4{SiO4]2[OH]6
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Fairbankite
Colourless
Transparent
Not determined
PbTeO3
Thin crusts of crystals}
Triclinic
Brittle}O
Selenites{ Selenates{ Tellurites{ Tellurates
Oxidized Zones{ weathering products
Tombstone, Arizona, USA
Grand Central Mine, Tombstone, Cochise Co., Arizona, USAG
Fairbankite^PbTeO3y
Fairbankite^PbTeO3
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FamatiniteG
g3-4a
Brown
Opaque
Cu3SbS4
Massive{ fine_grained{ more rarely coarse_grained\ crystals distinct equant{ rare\ usually rough with some or all faces curved and etched\ polysynthetic twinning observed in polished section}
New Jersey, Maryland, Oregon, USA; Alaska; Hawaii; Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia; Austria; Brazil; Germany; Iceland; India; Japan; New Zealand; Switzerland; Former Yugoslavia; FSU
Heulandite^[Na{Ca][2_3]Al3[Al{Si]2Si13O36}*12H2O1
Heulandite^[Na{Ca][2_3]Al3[Al{Si]2Si13O36}*12H2O
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Hingganite_[Y]I
m6-7c
Colourless
[Y{Yb{Er]BeSiO4[OH]
Monoclinic
Orthosilicates
Pegmatites+
Tuva region, FSUQ
Heilongjiang, China
Hingganite_[Y]^[Y{Yb{Er]BeSiO4[OH]
Hingganite_[Y]^[Y{Yb{Er]BeSiO4[OH]
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Hodgkinsonite
i4-5g
Reddish brown
Transparent_translucent
Perfect
MnZn2SiO4[OH]2
Crystals varied in habit\ usually acute pyramidal or stout prismatic\ massive{ granular}i
Monoclinic
Brittle}
Silicates
Skarns and Calc_Silicates
Sussex County, New Jersey, USA+
Franklin, Sussex Co., New Jersey, USA
Hodgkinsonite^MnZn2SiO4[OH]2
Hodgkinsonite^MnZn2SiO4[OH]2
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HodrushiteG
g3-4a
Grey{
Opaque
Cu8Bi12S22
Needle_shaped crystals less than 1mm in length{ irregular grains{ or fine_grained aggregates\ rarely as vertically striated columnar or platy crystals up to 5mm long}
Monoclinic
Very brittle}
Sulphosalts
Hydrothermal Ore veins
Banska-Hodruse, SlovakiaM
Bansk
-Hodrusa, Stredocesky kraj, Slovakia
Hodrushite^Cu8Bi12S22
Hodrushite^Cu8Bi12S22
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Hongshiite [= Platinian copper ?]
Brown
Opaque
PtCuAs
Irregular to massive{ 0}1 to 0}5mm grains{ dendritic aggregates{ rarely as tarnished plates}k
Arizona, California, New Mexico, Nevada, Pennsylvania, USA; Chile, England; France; FSU; Broken Hill mine, Kabwe, Zambia; Democratic Republic of Congo
Lubietov
(Libethen), Bansk
Bystrica (Neusohl), Stredoslovensky kraj, Slovakia
Libethenite^Cu2[PO4][OH]
Libethenite^Cu2[PO4][OH]
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Lithiophilite
i4-5g
Brown
Translucent_Transparent
Very good
LiMn~2PO4
Large anhedral or subhedral crystals with rough faces\ massive{ cleavable}Q
Orthorhombics
Interrupted\ fracture subconchoidal to uneven}
Anhydrous Phosphates
Pegmatites
Widespread USA; Argentina; Western Australia; Canada; Namibia; Portugal; Rwanda, South Africa
Branchville, Fairfield Co., Connecticut, USA
Lithiophilite^LiMn~2PO4
Lithiophilite^LiMn~2PO4
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Lizardite
Green
Translucent
Perfect
Mg3Si2O5[OH]4
Massive\ fine to coarse_grained\ compact\ small scales}
MonoclinicI
Sheet Silicates
Altered Ultramafic rocks
Michigan, New York, USA; Cornwall, England
Kennack Cove, Lizard, Cornwall, England
Lizardite^Mg3Si2O5[OH]4
Lizardite^Mg3Si2O5[OH]4
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LomonosoviteK
g3-4e
Brown
Transparent
Perfect
Na2Ti2Si2O9}Na3PO4
Laminated tabular crystals up to 7 x 5 x 0}6cm in size\ fine polysynthetic twinning}S
Triclinic
Fracture uneven{ brittle}
Silicates
Syenites{ Alkali intrusions
Kola Peninsula, FSU
Lovozero massif, Kola Peninsula, Russia, FSUa
Lomonosovite^Na2Ti2Si2O9}Na3PO4
Lomonosovite^Na2Ti2Si2O9}Na3PO4
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LonecreekiteG
vNot determined
Colourless
Transparent
Not determined
[NH4]Fe~3{Al][SO4]2}*12H2O
Cubic
Hydrated SulphatesG
Oxidized Zones{ weathering products
Eastern Transvaal, South Africa
Lone Creek Fall Cave, Sabie, Transvaal (E), South Africa
Lonecreekite^[NH4]Fe~3{Al][SO4]2}*12H2O
Lonecreekite^[NH4]Fe~3{Al][SO4]2}*12H2O
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LuzoniteC
g3-4]
Brown
Opaque
Cu3AsS4
Massive{ fine_grained\ more rarely coarse_grained\ crystals distinct equant{ rare\ usually rough{ with some or all faces curved and etched\ polished section exhibits polysynthetic twinning}
Tetragonal
Fracture uneven to conchoidal\ brittle}
Sulphides{ Tellurides etc
Basic and Ultrabasic Volcanic rocks
Argentina; Japan; Mexico; Peru; Luzon, Philippines; Montana, Nevada, Utah, USA
Mancayan, Lepanto district, Luzon island, Philippines
Luzonite^Cu3AsS4I
Luzonite^Cu3AsS4
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MadociteA
g3-4[
Greyu
Opaque
Perfect
Pb17[Sb{As]16S41
Small grains{ elongated and striated}
Orthorhombic3
Sulphosalts
Hydrothermal Ore veins
Madoc, Ontario, Canada; Bolivia
Taylor pit, Madoc, Huntingdon twp., Hastings Co., Ontario, Canada
Madocite^Pb17[Sb{As]16S41
Madocite^Pb17[Sb{As]16S41
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Magnesiocummingtonite
k5-6u
Green
Translucent_opaque
[Mg{Fe~2]7Si8O22[OH]2
Fibrous or fibro_lamellar{ often radiated\ twinning very common{ simple{ lamellar}g
Monoclinic
Silicates
Metamorphic rocks
Wabush iron formation, Labrador, Canada
Kongsberg, Buskerud, Norway (S)
Magnesiocummingtonite^[Mg{Fe~2]7Si8O22[OH]2
Magnesiocummingtonite^[Mg{Fe~2]7Si8O22[OH]2
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Magnesium_zippeiteQ
vNot determined
Yellow
Mg2[UO2]6[SO4]3[OH]10}*16H2O
Fine_grained efflorescence}
Orthorhombic
Hydrated SulphatesA
Effloresences
Utah, USA
Lucky Strike #2 mine, Emery Co., Utah, USA
Magnesium_zippeite^Mg2[UO2]6[SO4]3[OH]10}*16H2O
Magnesium_zippeite^Mg2[UO2]6[SO4]3[OH]10}*16H2O
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Majorite=
o7-8W
Noneq
Mg3[Fe{Al{Si]2[SiO4]3
As minute grains}
Cubic
Silicates
Meteorites!
Western Australia, AustraliaS
Coorara meteorite crater, Rawlinna (near), Western Australia, Australia
Majorite^Mg3[Fe{Al{Si]2[SiO4]3
Majorite^Mg3[Fe{Al{Si]2[SiO4]3
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Makatite?
vNot determined
White
Not determined
Na2Si4O8[OH]2}*4H2O
Crystals acicular\ radiating aggregates\ also as spherulites 0}05_0}3mm in diameter}9
MonoclinicY
Silicates
Evaporites
Evaporite series of Lake Magadi, Kenya; Kola Peninsula; FSU
Lake Magadi, Rift Valley, Kenya
Makatite^Na2Si4O8[OH]2}*4H2O]
Makatite^Na2Si4O8[OH]2}*4H2O
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Manganarsite
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ManganarsiteG
g3-4a
Brown
Perfect
Mn3As2O4[OH]4
Aggregates of platy 1mm crystals}
Trigonal
Antimonites{ ArsenitesA
Skarns and Calc_Silicates
ngban, Sweden
ngban mine, Filipstad (near), V
rmland, Sweden
Manganarsite^Mn3As2O4(OH)4
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Manganochromite
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Manganochromite
k5-6e
Not determined
[Mn~2{Fe~2][Cr~3{V~3]2O4
Found in polished section as very minute grains}
Cubic
Oxides5
Hydrothermal Ore veinsa
Nairne pyrite deposit, South Australia
Nairne deposit, Adelaide (E), South Australia, Australia
Manganochromite^(Mn+2,Fe+2)(Cr+3,V+3)2O43
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Manganpyrosmalite
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Manganpyrosmalite
i4-5k
Brown
Perfect
[Mn{Fe]8Si6O15[OH{Cl]10
Massive granular{ grains range up to 0}3mm in size}
Trigonal;
Silicates
Skarns and Calc_Silicates
Sussex County, New Jersey, USA
Sterling Hill Mine, Ogdensburg, Sussex Co., New Jersey, USA
Manganpyrosmalite^(Mn,Fe)8Si6O15(OH,Cl)10
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Mansfieldite
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MansfielditeI
g3-4c
White
Transparent
Imperfect
AlAsO4}*2H2O
Fibrous crusts and porous masses}
Orthorhombic=
Hydrated Arsenatese
Oxidized Zones{ weathering products
Oregon, Washington, USA; Altai Mountains, FSU
Hobart Butte, Lane Co., Oregon, USA
Mansfieldite^AlAsO4.*2H2O
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Marialite
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Marialite
k5-6_
Variety of colours
Transparent_translucent
Distinct in one direction
3NaAlSi3O8}NaCl
Crystals prismatic{ often coarse\ massive{ granular\ sometimes columnar}i
Tetragonal
Brittle\ fracture uneven to conchoidal}
Silicates
Metamorphic rocks
Ontario, Quebec, Canada; north Karelia, FSU
Pianura, Napoli (Naples), Campania, Italy
Marialite^3NaAlSi3O8.NaCl
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Maslovite
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Maslovite
i4-5[
Not determined
[Pt{Pd][Bi{Te]2
Elongated{ sometimes rounded grains}
Cubic
Colour found only in polished sections}
Sulphides{ Tellurides etc
Hydrothermal Ore veins
Noril'sk region, FSU
Oktyabr deposit, Talnakh, Noril'sk (near), Siberia (N), Russia, FSU
Maslovite^(Pt,Pd)(Bi,Te)2
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Massicot
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MassicotC
Yelloww
Translucent
Distinct in one direction
Massive{ earthy to scaly\ synthetic crystals tabular}
OrthorhombicQ
Flexible{ inelastic}{
Oxides
Oxidized Zones{ weathering products
Virginia and western USA; New South Wales, Australia; Bolivia; Czech Republic; France; Germany; Greece; Italy; Mexico; Namibia; Romania; Sweden
Mexico
Massicot^PbO
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Mbobomkulite
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MbobomkuliteG
a0-1a
Blue{
Perfect
[Ni{Cu~2]Al4[NO3{SO4]2[OH]12}*3H2O
Powdery}
Monoclinic
Nitrates{ Iodates
Caves
Transvaal, South Africa
Mbobo Mkulu Cave, Nelspruit dist., Transvaal (E), South Africa
Mbobomkulite^(Ni,Cu+2)Al4(NO3,SO4)2(OH)12.*3H2O
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Mcallisterite
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Mcallisterite
e2-3g
Colourless
Transparent
Mg2B12O14[OH]12}*9H2O
Crystals rhombohedral{ aggregates of minute crystals and as random intergrowths of crystals up to 12mm in maximum dimension in nodular masses}
Trigonal
Brittle}
Hydrated Borates
Skarns and Calc_Silicates
California, USA; Argentina; China
Mott colemanite prospect, Twenty Mule Team Canyon, Furnace Creek, Death Valley, Inyo Co., California, USA
Mcallisterite^Mg2B12O14(OH)12.*9H2O
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Melanovanadite
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MelanovanaditeO
e2-3i
Black
Opaque
Perfect
Ca[[V~5]2[V~4]2]O10}*5H2O
Velvety{ divergent aggregates of elongated prismatic crystals with striated or rounded prism faces}
Triclinic
Brittle}
Hydrated Vanadates
Sedimentary rocks
Minasragra (near Cerro de Pasco), Peru; Arizona, Utah, USAG
Minasragra, Jun
n, Peru
Melanovanadite^Ca[(V+5)2(V+4)2]O10.*5H2O
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Meneghinite
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Meneghinite
e2-3c
Grey}
Opaque
Perfect
Pb13CuSb7S24
Crystals slender prismatic{ striated parallel to elongation\ massive{ fibrous{ compact}
Orthorhombici
Fracture conchoidal{ brittle}
Sulphosalts
Hydrothermal Ore veins
California, USA; Broken Hill, Australia; Ontario, Canada; England; Germany; Italy; Sweden
Massive\ compact{ granular\ natural crystals rare{ rounded and pitted{ often show polysynthetic twinning\ synthetic crystals prismatic or thick tabular}
Monoclinic
Brittle}
Silicates
Hydrothermal Ore veins#
California, Montana, USA; Ireland; Mexico; FSUg
Wet Weather quarry, Crestmore, Riverside (near), Riverside Co., California, USA
Crystals prismatic{ deeply striated parallel to c_axis\ tufts of radiating needle_like crystals{ and as flattened radiated coatings\ felted aggregates and botryoidal}
Paraborne mine, St. Marcel, Val d'Aosta, Piemonte, Italy
ite^(Ca,Fe+2,Mn,Na)2(Sb,Ti)2O6(O,OH,F)
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Roselite
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RoseliteC
g3-4]
Pinkw
Transparent_translucent
Perfect
Ca2[Co~2{Mg][AsO4]2}*2H2O
Crystals short prismatic or thick tabular\ terminations usually simple\ crystal druses and as spherical aggregates\ twinning common{ often as fourlings}
Monoclinic
Easy}
Hydrated Arsenates
Oxidized Zones{ weathering products
Bou Izakarn, Morocco; Namibia; Germany; Spain
Rappold Mine, Schneeberg, Sachsen, Germany
Roselite^Ca2(Co+2,Mg)(AsO4)2.*2H2O
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Roubaultite
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Roubaultite
Green
Perfect
Cu2[UO2]3[CO3]2O2[OH]2}*4H2O
Platy crystals\ rosettes up to 3 mm in diameter}
Triclinic
Hydrated Carbonates
Oxidized Zones{ weathering products
Democratic Republic of Congo
Kasolo (Shinkolobwe), Shaba, Democratic Republic of Congo
Roubaultite^Cu2(UO2)3(CO3)2O2(OH)2.*4H2O]
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Ruarsite
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Ruarsite?
m6-7Y
Greys
Not determined
RuAsS
Irregular grains or as aggregates}
Monoclinic
Sulphides{ Tellurides etc
Hydrothermal Ore veinsg
northern Tibet, China
Tibet (N), China
Ruarsite^RuAsS
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Rustumite
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Rustumite
vNot determined
Colourless
Ca10[Si2O7]2[SiO4]Cl2[OH]2
Crude tabular crystals up to 2mm in length\ lamellar twinning common}
MonoclinicM
Silicates
Skarns and Calc_Silicates
Kilchoan, Ardnamurchan, Scotland; Turkey
Kilchoan, Ardnamurchan, Scotland
Rustumite^Ca10(Si2O7)2(SiO4)Cl2(OH)2U
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Sonolite
ftstitle
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Sonolite?
k5-6Y
Orangeu
Mn9[SiO4]4[OH{F]2
Crystals prismatic{ often anhedral\ massive{ fine_grained}
Monoclinic'
OrthosilicatesK
Skarns and Calc_Silicates
France; L
ngban, Sweden; New Jersey, North Carolina, USA
Sono mine and Hanawa mine, Japan
Sonolite^Mn9(SiO4)4(OH,F)29
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Yellow
Transparent_translucent
Perfect
[Mg~3]4[SO4]6[OH]2}*20H2O
Triclinic
Crystals tabular\ usually as loose scaly aggregates\ also granular or as crusts}
Hydrated Sulphates
Oxidized Zones{ weathering products
Knoxville, Napa County, California, USA; Iran; Nov
Sahlinite
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Sahlinite
e2-3[
Yelloww
Perfect
Pb14[AsO4]2O9Cl4
Aggregates of thin plates up to 2mm}
Monoclinic
Anhydrous Arsenates
Skarns and Calc_Silicates
ngban, Sweden
ngban mine, Filipstad (near), V
rmland, Sweden
Sahlinite^Pb14(AsO4)2O9Cl4
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Sakuraiite
ftstitle
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SakuraiiteE
Greyw
Opaque
[Cu{Zn{Fe]3[In{Sn]S4
Exsolution_like textures in stannite}
Cubic
Sulphides{ Tellurides etc
Hydrothermal Ore veins
Honshu, Japan
Ikuno mine, Hyogo, Honshu, Japan
Sakuraiite^(Cu,Zn,Fe)3(In,Sn)S4
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Samuelsonite
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SamuelsoniteI
Colourless
Transparent
[Ca{Ba]Ca8[Fe~2{Mn~2]4Al2[PO4]10[OH]2
As well_formed crystals up to 1 mm}
MonoclinicS
Hydrated Phosphates
Pegmatites
New Hampshire, USA
Palermo #1 Mine, North Groton, Grafton Co., New Hampshire, USA
Bloomington crushed stone quarry, Monroe Co., Indiana, USA
Smythite^(Fe,Ni)9S11
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hngeite
ftstitle
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Sohngeite
i4-5[
Yelloww
Not determined
Ga[OH]3
Crystal intergrowths up to 8mm in size\ intergrowths consist of three mutually perpendicular sets of intersecting crystals whose twin law is not understood}k
Cubic
Hydroxides
Oxidized Zones{ weathering products
Tsumeb, Namibia
Tsumeb, Namibia
hngeite^Ga(OH)3
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Syngenite
ftstitle
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Syngenite
e2-3_
Colourless to white
Transparent_translucent
Perfect
K2Ca[SO4]2}H2O
Crystals tabular or prismatic{ often modified and sometimes several centimetres in size\ striated parallel to c_axis\ twinning common}
Monoclinic
Fracture conchoidal}
Hydrated Sulphates
Fumaroles
Maui, Hawaiian Islands, USA; Western Australia; China; Italy; Germany
Kalusz, Galicia, Poland
Syngenite^K2Ca(SO4)2.H2O
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Transparent_translucent
Not determined
Fe~2Al2[PO4]2[OH]2}*8H2O
Monoclinic
Crystals long prismatic to acicular\ subparallel to radial aggregates}
Arizona, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Utah, USA; Broken Hill, Australia; Brazil; England; Germany; Namibia; Nigeria; Sardinia; Sweden
novec ( Zinnwald), Krusn
Hory ( Erzgebirge), Bohemia, Czech Republic
Stolzite^PbWO4
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Strengite
ftstitle
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Strengite
i4-5_
Variety of colours
Transparent_translucent
Fe~3PO4}*2H2O
Crystals pseudo_octahedral{ thin to thick tabular{ stout prismatic\ small spherical aggregates with radial_fibrous structure and drusy surface{ as crusts}
Orthorhombic
Fracture conchoidal{ brittle}
Hydrated Phosphates
Many different geological environments_
Widespread USA; Australia; Belgium; Brazil; Germany; Liberia; Portugal; Rwanda; Sweden
Eleonore mine, Giessen (near), Hessen, Germany
Strengite^Fe+3PO4.*2H2O
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Strontiodresserite
ftstitle
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StrontiodresseriteU
vNot determined
White
Transparent_translucent
Not determined
[Sr{Ca]Al2[CO3]2[OH]4}H2O
Lathlike crystals}A
Orthorhombicc
Hydrated Carbonates
Carbonatites
bec, Canada
Francon quarry, St.-Michel dist., Montreal Island, Qu
Crystals tabular{ pseudohexagonal{ up to 3}5 x 5 x 0}5cm\ also as scales and cryptocrystalline aggregates\ twinning as penetration trillings rare}
Monoclinic
Micaceous\ foliae flexible{ somewhat elastic}
Sheet Silicates
PegmatitesQ
Arkansas, California, USA; Canada; Greenland; FSU
Narsarsuaq, Julianehaab district, Greenland
Taeniolite (Tainiolite)^KLiMg2Si4O10F2!
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Talmessite
ftstitle
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TalmessiteC
Colourless to white
Not determined
Ca2Mg[AsO4]2}*2H2O
As druses of minute crystals and as fine crystalline aggregates}'
Triclinic
Hydrated Arsenateso
Oxidized Zones{ weathering products
Canada; Anarak, central Iran; France; Morocco; Utah, USA; FSU
Talmessi mine, Anarak, Iran
Talmessite^Ca2Mg(AsO4)2.*2H2O
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Tantite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
Tantite
Colourlessw
Transparent
Ta2O5
As 0}5mm long and 0}02mm wide veinlets and 0}4 to 0}5mm lenticular grains}/
Triclinic
Multiple Oxides
Pegmatites
Kola Peninsula, FSU
Kola Peninsula, Russia, FSU
Tantite^Ta2O5
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Tarbuttite
ftstitle
ftsTitleOverride
TarbuttiteG
Variety of colours
Transparent_translucent
Perfect
Zn2[PO4][OH]
Crystals short prismatic or equant\ commonly rounded and deeply striated\ aggregates or crusts}
Triclinic
Fracture uneven{ brittle}
Anhydrous Phosphates
Oxidized Zones{ weathering products
Broken Hill, Zambia; Reaphook Hill, South Australia
Kabwe (Broken Hill), Central province, Zambia
Tarbuttite^Zn2(PO4)(OH)
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Tellurantimony
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TellurantimonyI
vNot determined
Not determined
Sb2Te3
Crystals lath_shaped\ twinning perpendicular to the elongation axis is common}
Trigonal1
Sulphides{ Tellurides etc
Hydrothermal Ore veins
Matagami, Quebec, Canada
Mattagami Lake mine, Mattagami area, Galin
e twp., Abitibi Co., Qu
bec, Canada
Tellurantimony^Sb2Te3
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Tennantite
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TennantiteG
i4-5a
Grey{
Opaque
[Cu{Fe]12As4S13
Crystals tetrahedral{ often modified by other forms\ massive{ coarse granular to compact\ contact or penetration twins common\ often repeated}{
Cubic
Fracture uneven to subconchoidal\ brittle}
Sulphosalts
Hydrothermal Ore veins%
central western USA; England; Germany; Korea; Mexico; Namibia; Norway; Peru; Poland; Sweden; Switzerland
Redruth/ St. Day area, Cornwall, England
Tennantite^(Cu,Fe)12As4S13
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Tenorite
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TenoriteC
g3-4]
Greyw
Opaque
Not determined
Crystals very thin{ elongated{ straited laths\ as thin scales or curved plates\ massive_compact to powdery\ twinning common{ producing feather_like{ dendritic{ or stellate forms}
Monoclinic
Fracture uneven to conchoidal\ brittle\ thin fragments flexible and elastic}
Crystals prismatic{ up to 8mm long{ nearly square in cross section\ acicular to hair_like\ as radiated or tufted aggregates or crusts\ also as dense microcrystalline masses and pulverulent or felt_like coatings}
Monoclinic
Brittle}!
Silicates
Pegmatitesa
Widespread USA; Canada; Germany; Democratic Republic of Congo and uranium deposits throughout the world
Miedzianka (Kupferberg), Silesia, Poland
Uranophane^Ca(UO2)2[SiO3(OH)]2.*5H2Oa
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Uvanite
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Uvanite
vNot determined
Brown to brownish green
Not determined
[U~6]2[V~5]6O21}*15H2O
As microcrystalline masses and coatings}!
OrthorhombicC
Two pinacoidal}
Vanadium Oxysalts
Sedimentary Uranium Ores
Arizona, Utah, USA
San Rafael Swell, Temple Rock, Emery Co., Utah, USA
Uvanite^(U+6)2(V+5)6O21.*15H2Oo
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Valleriite
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ValleriiteE
c1-2_
Bronze to brassy
Opaque
Perfect
4[Fe{Cu]S}*3[Mg{Al][OH]2
Massive}
Trigonal)
Sulphides{ Tellurides etc
Hydrothermal Ore veins
Nya-Kopparberg, Sweden
Aurora mine, Nya-Kopparberg, Sweden
Valleriite^4(Fe,Cu)S.*3(Mg,Al)(OH)2
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Vanuranylite
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VanuranyliteE
Yellowy
Translucent
Perfect
[H3O{Ba{Ca{K]1}6[UO2]2[V~5]2O8}*4H2O
As platy pseudohexagonal crystals\ as fine crusts};
Massive{ compact\ scaly crusts and scales with triangular or hexagonal outline\ rosette_like{ honeycombed{ or boxwork_like aggregates\ radiating fibrous and circular in outline\ spherulitic\ lamellar twinning common}
Sisersk and Nizhnii Tagilsk, Ural Mts., Russia, FSU
Volborthite^Cu3V2O7(OH)2.*2H2O;
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Vuorelainenite
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VuorelaineniteK
m6-7e
Not determined
[Mn~2{Fe~2][V~3{Cr~3]2O4
As small grains}
Cubic
Oxides/
Hydrothermal Ore veins[
Bergslagen, central Sweden
ta (Doverstorp) pyrite deposit, Bergslagen, Sweden (central)
Vuorelainenite^(Mn+2,Fe+2)(V+3,Cr+3)2O4
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Wairakite
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Wairakite
k5-6]
Colourless to white
Distinct in one direction
CaAl2Si4O12}*2H2O
Crystals subhedral up to 15mm{ sometimes showing octahedral_like faces\ twinning lamellar}O
Monoclinico
Brittle}
Framework Silicates
Late stage cavities in Volcanic rocks
North Island (Wairakei), New Zealand; California, Washington, Wyoming, USAS
Wairakei, Lake Taupo (near), North Island, New Zealand
Wairakite^CaAl2Si4O12.*2H2O
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Walpurgite
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WalpurgiteG
g3-4a
Yellow}
Transparent_translucent
Perfect
Bi4[UO2][AsO4]2O4}*2H2O
Crystals lath_like{ up to 2 mm long{ elongated and flattened\ as subparallel aggregates and radial groupings\ commonly twinned\ twinned crystals appearing like gypsum}
Triclinic
Brittle}
Hydrated Arsenates
Oxidized Zones{ weathering products
Bohemia, Czech Republic; Sachsen and Schwarzwald, Germany
Walpurgis vein, Weisser Hirsch mine, Neust
dtel, Schneeberg (near), Sachsen, Germany
Walpurgite^Bi4(UO2)(AsO4)2O4.*2H2OQ
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Weddellite
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WeddelliteE
Colourless to white
Transparent
Ca[C2O4]}*2H2O
As minute isolated pyramidal crystals\ occasionally in small aggregates\ also as crystals up to 4 cm}
Tetragonal
Organic Compounds
Sedimentary rocks
Weddell Sea, Antarctica; Oregon, USA
Weddell Sea, Antarctica
Weddellite^Ca(C2O4).*2H2O
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Weissite
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WeissiteC
Black
Opaque
Cu5Te3
Massive{ compact}
Trigonal
Fracture uneven}5
Sulphides{ Tellurides etc
Supergene Zones
Colorado, USA; Kalgoorlie, Western Australia; Japan; Sweden; FSU
Good Hope Mine, Vulcan, Gunnison Co., Colorado, USA
Weissite^Cu5Te3
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Westerveldite
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Westerveldite
vNot determined
White
Opaque
Not determined
[Fe{Ni{Co]As
Massive\ as minute irregularly shaped blebs and stringers disseminated in maucherite}