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Palygorskite

A valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered
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About PalygorskiteHide

Formula:
◻Al2Mg22Si8O20(OH)2(H2O)4 · 4H2O
Colour:
White. grayish, yellowish, gray-green
Lustre:
Waxy, Earthy
Hardness:
2 - 2½
Specific Gravity:
2.1 - 2.6
Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Name:
For the type locality Palygorskaya, Russia.
May be confused with sepiolite.

Results of García-Romero & Suárez (2010) indicate that no compositional gap exists between sepiolite and palygorskite.


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
3072
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:3072:0

IMA Classification of PalygorskiteHide

Approved, 'Grandfathered' (first described prior to 1959)
IMA Formula:
(Mg,Al)2Si4O10(OH) · 4H2O

Classification of PalygorskiteHide

9.EE.20

9 : SILICATES (Germanates)
E : Phyllosilicates
E : Single tetrahedral nets of 6-membered rings connected by octahedral nets or octahedral bands
74.3.1a.1

74 : PHYLLOSILICATES Modulated Layers
3 : Modulated Layers with joined strips
16.7.6

16 : Silicates Containing Aluminum and other Metals
7 : Aluminosilicates of Mg

Mineral SymbolsHide

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

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

SymbolSourceReference
PlgIMA–CNMNCWarr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43
PlgWhitney & Evans (2010)Whitney, D.L. and Evans, B.W. (2010) Abbreviations for names of rock-forming minerals. American Mineralogist, 95, 185–187 doi:10.2138/am.2010.3371
PalThe Canadian Mineralogist (2019)The Canadian Mineralogist (2019) The Canadian Mineralogist list of symbols for rock- and ore-forming minerals (December 30, 2019). download
PlgWarr (2020)Warr, L.N. (2020) Recommended abbreviations for the names of clay minerals and associated phases. Clay Minerals, 55, 261–264 doi:10.1180/clm.2020.30

Pronunciation of PalygorskiteHide

Pronunciation:
PlayRecorded byCountry
Jolyon RalphUnited Kingdom

Physical Properties of PalygorskiteHide

Waxy, Earthy
Transparency:
Translucent
Colour:
White. grayish, yellowish, gray-green
Hardness:
2 - 2½ on Mohs scale
Cleavage:
Distinct/Good
Good on {110}
Comment:
Tough
Density:
2.1 - 2.6 g/cm3 (Measured)    2.35 g/cm3 (Calculated)

Optical Data of PalygorskiteHide

Type:
Biaxial (-)
RI values:
nα = 1.522 - 1.528 nβ = 1.53 - 1.546 nγ = 1.533 - 1.548
2V:
Measured: 30° to 61°
Max. Birefringence:
δ = 0.011 - 0.020
Based on recorded range of RI values above.

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

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Surface Relief:
Moderate
Pleochroism:
Visible
Comments:
X= pale yellow
Y=Z= pale yellow-green

Chemistry of PalygorskiteHide

Mindat Formula:
◻Al2Mg22Si8O20(OH)2(H2O)4 · 4H2O
Element Weights:
Element% weight
O58.153 %
Si27.222 %
Al6.538 %
Mg5.889 %
H2.198 %

Calculated from ideal end-member formula.
Common Impurities:
Fe,K

Crystallography of PalygorskiteHide

Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Class (H-M):
2/m - Prismatic
Space Group:
B2/m
Setting:
C2/m
Cell Parameters:
a = 12.78 Å, b = 17.86 Å, c = 5.24 Å
β = 95.78°
Ratio:
a:b:c = 0.716 : 1 : 0.293
Unit Cell V:
1,189.95 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
4
Morphology:
Commonly fibrous, tangled mats known as mountain leather. Individual, small crystals are lath-shaped.

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0004563PalygorskitePost J E, Heaney P J (2008) Synchotron powder X-ray diffraction study of the structure and dehydration behavior of palygorskite American Mineralogist 93 667-6752008Yulu River, Korea0293
0004564PalygorskitePost J E, Heaney P J (2008) Synchotron powder X-ray diffraction study of the structure and dehydration behavior of palygorskite American Mineralogist 93 667-6752008Yulu River, Korea0293
0004565PalygorskitePost J E, Heaney P J (2008) Synchotron powder X-ray diffraction study of the structure and dehydration behavior of palygorskite American Mineralogist 93 667-6752008Lemesurier Island, Alaska0293
0006953PalygorskiteChiari G, Giustetto R, Ricchiardi G (2003) Crystal structure refinements of palygorskite and Maya Blue from molecular modeling and powder synchrotron diffraction European Journal of Mineralogy 15 21-3320030293
0006954PalygorskiteChiari G, Giustetto R, Ricchiardi G (2003) Crystal structure refinements of palygorskite and Maya Blue from molecular modeling and powder synchrotron diffraction European Journal of Mineralogy 15 21-3320030293
0007074PalygorskiteGuistetto R, Chiari G (2004) Crystal structure refinement of palygorskite from neutron powder diffraction European Journal of Mineralogy 16 521-5322004Lorenzo Pech mine, near Ticul, on the way to Chapab, Chiapas, Mexico0293
0007075PalygorskiteGuistetto R, Chiari G (2004) Crystal structure refinement of palygorskite from neutron powder diffraction European Journal of Mineralogy 16 521-5322004Lorenzo Pech mine, near Ticul, on the way to Chapab, Chiapas, Mexico0293
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X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide

Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacingIntensity
10.44 Å(100)
6.36 Å(13)
4.466 Å(20)
4.262 Å(22)
3.679 Å(15)
3.096 Å(16)
2.539 Å(20)

Geological EnvironmentHide

Paragenetic Mode(s):
Geological Setting:
Alteration product of magnesium silicates

Type Occurrence of PalygorskiteHide

Synonyms of PalygorskiteHide

Other Language Names for PalygorskiteHide

Relationship of Palygorskite to other SpeciesHide

Other Members of Palygorskite Group:
IkorskyiteKMn3+(Si4O10) · 3H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
RaiteMn2+Mn2+2Na2(◻1.75Ti0.25)Si8O20(OH)2(H2O)4 · Na(H2O)6Orth. 2 2 2 : C2 2 2
TuperssuatsiaiteFe3+Fe3+2(Na◻)◻2Si8O20(OH)2(H2O)4 · 2H2OMon. 2/m : B2/m
Unnamed (Na-Ca-Fe-Silicate-Hydrate)NaCa(Fe2+,Al,Mn)5[Si8O19(OH)](OH)7 · 5H2OTric. 1 : P1
WindhoekiteFe3+(Fe3+1.670.33)Ca22Si8O20(OH)2(H2O)4(OH)2 · 6H2OMon. 2/m : B2/m
Windmountainite◻Fe3+2Mg22Si8O20(OH)2(H2O)4 · 4H2OMon. 2/m : B2/m
YofortieriteMn2+Mn2+2Mn2+22Si8O20(OH)2(H2O)4 · 4H2OMon. 2/m : B2/m

Common AssociatesHide

Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
76 photos of Palygorskite associated with CalciteCaCO3
13 photos of Palygorskite associated with DolomiteCaMg(CO3)2
9 photos of Palygorskite associated with MimetitePb5(AsO4)3Cl
9 photos of Palygorskite associated with QuartzSiO2
9 photos of Palygorskite associated with Axinite-(Fe)Ca2Fe2+Al2BSi4O15OH
8 photos of Palygorskite associated with Romanèchite(Ba,H2O)2(Mn4+,Mn3+)5O10
7 photos of Palygorskite associated with ChalcophaniteZnMn4+3O7 · 3H2O
6 photos of Palygorskite associated with OrthoclaseK(AlSi3O8)
6 photos of Palygorskite associated with Epidote(CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)
4 photos of Palygorskite associated with Pink Opal

Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat GroupingHide

9.EE.CairncrossiteSr2Ca7-xNa2x(Si4O10)4(OH)2(H2O)15-xTric. 1 : P1
9.EE.05BementiteMn7Si6O15(OH)8Mon.
9.EE.07InnsbruckiteMn33(Si2O5)14(OH)38Mon. m : Bm
9.EE.10BrokenhilliteMn8Si6O15(OH)10Hex. 6mm : P63mc
9.EE.10Mcgillite(Mn,Fe)8Si6O15(OH)8Cl2Mon. 2/m : B2/m
9.EE.10FriedeliteMn2+8Si6O15(OH,Cl)10Mon. 2/m : B2/m
9.EE.10Pyrosmalite-(Mn)Mn2+8Si6O15(OH,Cl)10Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : P3m1
9.EE.10Pyrosmalite-(Fe)Fe2+8Si6O15(OH,Cl)10Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : P3m1
9.EE.15Nelenite(Mn,Fe)16(Si12O30)(OH)14[As3+3O6(OH)3]Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m
9.EE.15SchalleriteMn2+16As3Si12O36(OH)17Trig. 3m : P3m1
9.EE.20YofortieriteMn2+Mn2+2Mn2+22Si8O20(OH)2(H2O)4 · 4H2OMon. 2/m : B2/m
9.EE.20WindhoekiteFe3+(Fe3+1.670.33)Ca22Si8O20(OH)2(H2O)4(OH)2 · 6H2OMon. 2/m : B2/m
9.EE.20Windmountainite◻Fe3+2Mg22Si8O20(OH)2(H2O)4 · 4H2OMon. 2/m : B2/m
9.EE.20IkorskyiteKMn3+(Si4O10) · 3H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
9.EE.20TuperssuatsiaiteFe3+Fe3+2(Na◻)◻2Si8O20(OH)2(H2O)4 · 2H2OMon. 2/m : B2/m
9.EE.20Unnamed (Na-Ca-Fe-Silicate-Hydrate)NaCa(Fe2+,Al,Mn)5[Si8O19(OH)](OH)7 · 5H2OTric. 1 : P1
9.EE.25SepioliteMg4(Si6O15)(OH)2 · 6H2OOrth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pnna
9.EE.25LoughliniteNa2Mg3Si6O16 · 8H2OOrth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m)
9.EE.25Falcondoite(Ni,Mg)4Si6O15(OH)2 · 6H2OOrth.
9.EE.25Kalifersite(K,Na)5Fe3+7Si20O50(OH)6 · 12H2OTric. 1 : P1
9.EE.30OrlymaniteCa4Mn3Si8O20(OH)6 · 2H2OHex.
9.EE.30TungusiteCa4Fe2Si6O15(OH)6Tric. 1 : P1
9.EE.30GyroliteNaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8 · 14H2OTric. 1 : P1
9.EE.35Reyerite(Na,K)2Ca14(Si,Al)24O58(OH)8 · 6H2OTrig. 3 : P3
9.EE.35KodamaiteNa3(Ca5Na)Si16O36(OH)4F2 · (14-x)H2O Tric. 1 : P1
9.EE.35Truscottite(Ca,Mn)14Si24O58(OH)8 · 2H2OTrig.
9.EE.40NatrosiliteNa2Si2O5Mon. 2/m : P21/b
9.EE.45MakatiteNa2Si4O8(OH)2 · 4H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
9.EE.50VarennesiteNa8Mn2Si10O25(OH,Cl)2 · 12H2OOrth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Cmcm
9.EE.55RaiteMn2+Mn2+2Na2(◻1.75Ti0.25)Si8O20(OH)2(H2O)4 · Na(H2O)6Orth. 2 2 2 : C2 2 2
9.EE.60IntersiliteNa6Mn2+Ti[Si10O24(OH)](OH)3 · 4H2OMon.
9.EE.65ZakharoviteNa4Mn5Si10O24(OH)6 · 6H2OTrig. 3m
9.EE.65ShafranovskiteNa3K2(Mn,Fe,Na)4[Si9(O,OH)27](OH)2 · nH2OTrig. 3m : P3 1c
9.EE.70ZeophylliteCa13Si10O28(OH)2F8 · 6H2OTrig. 3 : R3
9.EE.75Minehillite(K,Na)2-3Ca28Zn4Al4Si40O112(OH)16Hex.
9.EE.80Fedorite(Na,K)2-3(Ca4Na3)Si16O38(OH,F)2 · 3.5H2OTric. 1 : P1
9.EE.80Martinite(Na,◻,Ca)12Ca4(Si,S,B)14B2O38(OH,Cl)2F2 · 4H2OTric. 1 : P1
9.EE.80EllingseniteNa5Ca6Si18O38(OH)13 · 6H2OTric. 1 : P1
9.EE.85Lalondeite(Na,Ca)6(Ca,Na)3Si16O38(F,OH)2 · 3H2OTric. 1 : P1

Other InformationHide

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

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References for PalygorskiteHide

Reference List:

Localities for PalygorskiteHide

This map shows a selection of localities that have latitude and longitude coordinates recorded. Click on the symbol to view information about a locality. The symbol next to localities in the list can be used to jump to that position on the map.

Locality ListHide

- This locality has map coordinates listed. - This locality has estimated coordinates. ⓘ - Click for references and further information on this occurrence. ? - Indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality. - Good crystals or important locality for species. - World class for species or very significant. (TL) - Type Locality for a valid mineral species. (FRL) - First Recorded Locality for everything else (eg varieties). Struck out - Mineral was erroneously reported from this locality. Faded * - Never found at this locality but inferred to have existed at some point in the past (e.g. from pseudomorphs).

All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Atlantic Ocean
 
Martos-Villa +5 other references
  • Mid-Atlantic Ridge complex
Gablina et al. (2018)
Gablina et al. (2018)
Australia
 
  • New South Wales
    • Yancowinna Co.
      • Broken Hill district
Birch (1999)
  • Queensland
    • City of Mount Isa
      • Mount Isa
Sielecki (1988)
Costas Constantinides pers comm
Sielecki (1988)
      • Selwyn District
Costas Constantinides collection
  • South Australia
    • Pastoral Unincorporated Area
notesmi.altarum.org (n.d.)
  • Tasmania
    • Central Highlands municipality
      • Tarraleah
M Latham Collection
    • Waratah-Wynyard municipality
      • Heazlewood district
Bottrill et al. (2002)
      • Waratah district
        • Waratah-Mt Bischoff
Bottrill +1 other reference
  • Victoria
    • South Gippsland Shire
      • Waratah Bay
  • Western Australia
    • Laverton Shire
mrdate.usgs.gov (n.d.)
    • Leonora Shire
      • Linden Goldfield
Graham (2003)
Austria
 
  • Carinthia
    • Sankt Veit an der Glan District
      • Hüttenberg
Niedermayr et al. (1995)
    • Spittal an der Drau District
      • Heiligenblut am Großglockner
        • Alter Pocher Inn outcrops
G. Niedermayr: Carinthia II 191./111.:160 (2001)
    • Villach-Land District
Niedermayr et al. (1995)
A.Pichler (2012)
Kanaki (1972)
Brandstätter et al. (2011)
Martin Rich collection
      • Nötsch im Gailtal
Niedermayr et al. (1995)
      • Sankt Jakob im Rosental
        • Frauenkogel area
          • Ardeschitzagraben (Ardeschitzengraben)
- (n.d.)
Niedermayr et al. (1995)
    • Villach
      • Oswaldiberg
G.Indra coll.
    • Völkermarkt District
      • Griffen
        • St. Kollmann
          • Haberberg
Niedermayr et al. (1995)
      • Völkermarkt
        • Trixen
          • Terpetzen
Niedermayr et al. (1995)
    • Wolfsberg District
      • Bad Sankt Leonhard im Lavanttal
        • Twimberg
Niedermayr et al. (1995)
      • Frantschach-Sankt Gertraud
G. Niedermayr: Carinthia II 180./100.:247-248 (1990)
  • Lower Austria
    • Horn District
      • Brunn an der Wild
        • Atzelsdorf
Pristacz et al. (2011)
    • Melk District
      • Klein-Pöchlarn
        • Ebersdorf
Neschen (n.d.) +1 other reference
  • Salzburg
    • Tamsweg District
      • Ramingstein
        • Tschellagraben
Strasser (1989)
    • Zell am See District
      • Krimml
Strasser (1989)
      • Neukirchen am Großvenediger
        • Seebach lake
Strasser (1989)
  • Styria
    • Bruck-Mürzzuschlag District
      • Neuberg an der Mürz
        • Arzbach (Arzbachleiten)
Hackenberg (2003)
      • Sankt Barbara im Mürztal
        • Veitsch
          • Sattlerkogel
Aufschluss 1972 (SB) +1 other reference
      • Tragöß-Sankt Katharein
        • Oberdorf (Oberdorf an der Laming)
Exel (1993)
Gerald Gesselbauer (2010)
    • Leoben District
      • Leoben
        • Galgenberg
Hollerer (1999)
    • Murtal District
      • Hohentauern
        • Sunk
Neschen (n.d.)
    • Voitsberg District
      • Kainach bei Voitsberg
        • Gallmannsegg
Postl et al. (1988)
  • Upper Austria
    • Perg District
Exel (1993) +1 other reference
  • Vorarlberg
    • Bregenz District
      • Schoppernau
Niedermayr et al. (2011)
Brazil
 
  • Piauí
    • Nazaré do Piauí
Costa et al. (2016)
Bulgaria
 
  • Burgas Province
    • Sozopol Municipality
  • Pazardzhik Province
    • Panagyurishte Municipality
      • Panagyurishte
Petko Popov et al. (2012)
  • Smolyan Province
[MinRec 22 p.439]
Canada
 
  • British Columbia
    • Golden Mining Division
      • Brisco
Smith et al. (1986)
      • Field
Smith et al. (1986)
      • Radium Hot Springs
Geological Survey of Canada +2 other references
    • Liard Mining Division
Smith et al. (1986)
    • Vancouver Island
      • Nanaimo Mining Division
        • Port McNeill
Jim McKinnon collection
Smith et al. (1986)
  • Nova Scotia
Tanner (1994)
      • Greenhill
Ronnie Van Dommelen collection
  • Ontario
    • Hastings County
      • Marmora Township
Maggie Wilson
  • Québec
    • Estrie
      • Les Sources RCM
        • Val-des-Sources
179-181. +3 other references
  • Yukon
    • Whitehorse mining district
McDonald et al. (NTS 105 D/3, 6)
Chile
 
  • Atacama
    • Copiapó Province
      • Copiapó
American Mineralogist
Harvard University specimen
China
 
  • Anhui
    • Chuzhou
      • Mingguang City
Changgen Liu and Keqin Cai (1993) +1 other reference
      • Quanjiao County
Pan Fang et al. (1981) +1 other reference
  • Gansu
    • Linxia
      • Linxia Co.
Hong et al. (2007)
  • Guizhou
    • Bijie
      • Dafang County
Takabumi et al. (2006)
  • Hong Kong
    • New Territories
      • Sha Tin District
        • Ma On Mountain (Ma On Shan)
McQueen et al. (1995)
  • Hunan
    • Changsha
      • Liuyang City
        • Yonghe
Wenguang Li (1997)
  • Inner Mongolia
    • Xilingol League (Xilinguole Prefecture)
      • Erenhot City (Erlianhaote Co.)
Bonnetti et al. (2015)
  • Jiangsu
    • Huai'an
      • Xuyi Co.
Tianhu Chen et al. (2002) +1 other reference
Wenguang Li (1997) +1 other reference
  • Jiangxi
    • Jingdezhen
      • Leping Co.
Wenguang Li (1997)
  • Tibet
    • Nagqu
      • Shuanghu Co.
Chang Xu (1985)
Cuba
 
  • Villa Clara Province
    • Escambray Mountain (Sierra de Escambray)
MACIZO METAMÓRFICO ESCAMBRAY. CUBA CENTRAL. CONTROLES Y USOS DE LOS MINERALES NO-METÁLICOS. Humberto Álvarez-Sánchez (1) +2 other references
Czech Republic
 
  • Central Bohemian Region
    • Benešov District
Zemek +5 other references
www.mineralienatlas.de (2013)
      • Žleby
Litochleb +4 other references
    • Příbram District
      • Nový Knín
Jiri Sejkora (2009)
  • Hradec Králové Region
    • Jičín District
      • Železnice
        • Doubravice
Pauliš +3 other references
  • Karlovy Vary Region
    • Karlovy Vary District
Lapis 2002 (7/8)
  • Liberec Region
    • Semily District
Kunert
  • Pardubice Region
    • Chrudim District
      • Křižanovice
Pauliš (2008)
  • Plzeň Region
    • Klatovy District
      • Dlouhá Ves
Hofmanovi P. a R.
      • Hejná
Hofmanovi P. a R.: Mineralizace ...
Černý
    • Tachov District
Pauliš +1 other reference
  • South Bohemian Region
    • Strakonice District
      • Doubravice
Litochleb J.
      • Krty-Hradec
Litochleb (1997)
      • Nihošovice
Zikeš et al. (2011)
    • Tábor District
      • Dolní Hořice
www.mineralos.cz (2003)
  • South Moravian Region
    • Blansko District
Pelíšek J.: Některé nové minerály ...
    • Brno-Country District
      • Dolní Kounice
pruvodce.geol.morava.sci.muni.cz (2007)
Houzar
  • Vysočina Region
    • Havlíčkův Brod District
      • Pohled
Hybler et al. (2016)
    • Žďár nad Sázavou District
      • Bory
Staněk (1991) +4 other references
Staněk (1997)
      • Rožná
Mineralienwelt 1993 (1)
Petr Pauliš
DR Congo
 
  • Haut-Katanga
    • Kipushi Territory
      • Kipushi
Deliens (1996)
Ecuador
 
  • Azuay Province
    • Camilo Ponce Enríquez Canton
Singer et al. (2008)
Europe
 
ATANASSOVA +1 other reference
Finland
 
  • Uusimaa
    • Lohja
      • Palmottu Lake
Pérez del Villar et al. (386)
France
 
  • Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
    • Savoie
      • Chambéry
Sorrell (n.d.)
  • Ile-de-France
    • Val-d'Oise
      • Argenteuil
        • Cormeilles-en-Parisis
Belot (1978)
  • Occitanie
    • Ariège
      • Foix
        • Luzenac
Descouens et al. (1986) +1 other reference
    • Lot
      • Figeac
        • Cuzac
visual identification Michel Treillard
    • Pyrénées-Orientales
      • Céret
        • Arles-sur-Tech
Guitard (2010)
        • Corsavy
Chevalier et al. (1998)
        • Montferrer
Berbain et al. (2005)
  • Pays de la Loire
    • Maine-et-Loire
      • Angers
        • Ingrandes-le-Fresne-sur-Loire
Alain Guillet collection
Germany
 
  • Bavaria
    • Lower Franconia
      • Haßberge District
        • Maroldsweisach
Wittern (2001)
    • Upper Franconia
      • Wunsiedel im Fichtelgebirge
        • Marktredwitz
          • Ziegelhütte
Lapis 34 (9)
        • Wunsiedel
          • Holenbrunn
Lapis 34 (9)
          • Sinatengrün
Lapis 34 (9)
          • Wunsiedel marble quarries
Lapis 34 (9)
  • Rhineland-Palatinate
    • Bernkastel-Wittlich
      • Wittlich-Land
        • Klausen
Marcus Voigt Collection
Greece
 
  • Central Macedonia
    • Chalkidiki
      • Polygyros
Sideridis et al. (2022)
Sideridis et al. (2022)
  • Western Macedonia
    • Kozani
      • Kozani
Prodromos Nikolaidis Collection
Greenland
 
  • Avannaata
    • Maarmorilik
Ted Johnson collection
  • Kujalleq
Sørensen (2001) +1 other reference
Hungary
 
  • Heves County
    • Pétervására District
      • Parádsasvár
100 mineral localities of Hungary: ... +2 other references
Sándor et al. (2005)
Sándor et al. (2005)
      • Recsk
Szakáll & Kovács +1 other reference
  • Veszprém County
    • Ajka District
      • Úrkút
        • Csárda Hill
Szakáll & Jánosi (1996)
Indonesia
 
  • West Java Province
    • Garut Regency
Imawan et al. (2024)
Iran
 
  • Hormozgan Province
    • Qeshm County
      • Qeshm Island
Filippi et al. (2002)
  • Sistan and Baluchestan Province
    • Iranshahr County
      • Bazman Volcano
Ali Sholeh et al. (2016)
Iraq
 
  • Al Anbar Governorate
    • Ar-Rutba District
      • Wadi Al-Hussainiya
Al-Bassam et al. (1998)
Israel
 
  • Southern District
    • Beersheba Subdistrict
      • Hevel Eilot Regional Council
Bartura (1974)
Italy
 
  • Emilia-Romagna
    • Metropolitan City of Bologna
Emiliani (1994)
    • Parma Province
      • Varano de' Melegari
Adorni et al. (2010)
  • Liguria
    • Genoa
      • Ne
        • Reppia
Gianluca Armellino et al. (2024)
  • Lombardy
    • Sondrio Province
      • Lanzada
Bedognè (2006)
  • Piedmont
    • Cuneo Province
      • Ormea
Palenzona A. (1984) +1 other reference
    • Metropolitan City of Turin
      • Settimo Vittone
Piccoli et al. (2007)
    • Verbano-Cusio-Ossola Province
      • Baceno
        • Devero Alp
  • Sardinia
    • Sassari Province
Gamboni et al. (2021)
    • South Sardinia Province
      • Monastir
Conti - Vecchi et al. (1991)
  • Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-South Tyrol)
    • South Tyrol
      • Wipptal (Alta Vall'Isarco)
dan weinrich
    • Trento Province
      • Panchià
Folie K. (Ed.)
  • Veneto
    • Vicenza Province
      • Cornedo Vicentino
        • Spagnago
50 +2 other references
Boscardin et al. (2000) +2 other references
Japan
 
  • Fukuoka Prefecture
Okamoto & Tanaka (1958)
  • Gifu Prefecture
    • Hida City
      • Kamioka Mine
Hattori et al. (1967)
  • Iwate Prefecture
    • Kamaishi City
- (n.d.)
  • Kyoto Prefecture
    • Kameoka City
Masutomi Museum specimen (Kyoto)
Masutomi Museum specimens
  • Niigata Prefecture
    • Higashikambara District
      • Aga
PXRD by Alfredo Petrov
  • Okinawa Prefecture
National Science Museum
  • Tochigi Prefecture
    • Utsunomiya City
- (n.d.)
Kazakhstan
 
  • Jambyl Region
    • Moiynkum District
Jeremolenko (2002)
Kyrgyzstan
 
  • Issyk-Kul Region
Terra Nostra 2001/2: 3
Madagascar
 
  • Atsimo-Andrefana
    • Betioky District
Behier (1960)
  • Vakinankaratra
    • Antsirabe II District
      • Ibity
        • Sahatany Valley
Lacroix (1912)
Mexico
 
  • Chihuahua
    • Chínipas Municipality
      • Palmarejo
Dr. Jeffrey Post
    • Saucillo Municipality
      • Naica
Querol +1 other reference
  • Zacatecas
    • Concepción del Oro Municipality
      • Concepción del Oro
Panczner (1987)
Morocco
 
  • Fès-Meknès Region
    • Boulemane Province
      • Boulemane Cercle
        • Boulemane Caïdat
MINERALOGICAL AND PHYSICOCHEMICAL ... +5 other references
Namibia
 
  • Erongo Region
    • Arandis Constituency
      • Langer Heinrich Mountain
Wilde (2023)
deepyellow.com.au (2020)
  • Khomas Region
    • Windhoek Rural
      • Aris
Chukanov +3 other references
  • Oshikoto Region
    • Tsumeb
Gebhard (1999)
New Zealand
 
  • Tasman Region
    • Pikikiruna Range
Soong (1992) +1 other reference
Niger
 
  • Tahoua
    • Tahoua
338pp. +3 other references
North Korea
 
Post et al. (2008)
Norway
 
  • Agder
    • Iveland
      • Ljosland
        • Knipan (Knipane)
Hansen (1973)
    • Lindesnes
      • Vigeland
Sverdrup (1959)
    • Risør
      • Akland
Nordrum et al. (2003)
  • Buskerud
Wel (1972)
  • Nordland
- (n.d.)
    • Rana
New entry by Stuart Mills 10/Nov/02
  • Oslo
    • Grorud
Kvamsdal (1999)
  • Østfold
    • Sarpsborg
      • Tune
Ivan Syversen Collection
  • Rogaland
    • Eigersund
      • Eigerøya
Nordrum (2011)
  • Telemark
    • Kragerø
      • Sannidal
Nordrum (2010)
Evja (2019)
      • Valberg
Nordrum (2000)
    • Porsgrunn
      • Brevik
Nordrum (1993)
    • Skien
Larsen (1993)
Larsen (1993)
  • Troms og Finnmark
    • Alta
      • Stjernøya Island
Salter et al. (1974)
  • Trøndelag
    • Oppdal
Witsø (1995)
    • Rennebu
Garmo (2000)
Nordrum (2010)
  • Vestfold
    • Larvik Commune
      • Tvedalen
        • Tuften
Larsen et al. (2010)
  • Vestland
    • Ullensvang
Garmo et al. (2017)
    • Vaksdal
Selbekk (1990) +1 other reference
Peru
 
  • Arequipa
    • Caravelí Province
      • Acarí District
Hyrsl et al. (2003)
  • Ica
    • Ica Province
      • Ica District
Extra Lapis - English No. 10 Opal
Poland
 
  • Lesser Poland Voivodeship
    • Chrzanów County
      • Gmina Alwernia
Pusch (1833)
Eligiusz Szełęg private collection
    • Kraków County
      • Gmina Krzeszowice
Eligiusz Szełęg collection
  • Lower Silesian Voivodeship
    • Kamienna Góra County
      • Gmina Kamienna Góra
Lis et al. (1986)
        • Rędziny
Domań +2 other references
    • Świdnica County
      • Gmina Strzegom
        • Strzegom
Praszkier et al. (2010)
Portugal
 
  • Viseu
    • Mortágua
      • Mortágua, Vale de Remígio, Cortegaça e Almaça
C. S. Figueredo Gomes - Ocorrência de paligorskite na Gandra (Mortágua)
Qatar
 
  • Dam Formation
DILL et al. (2005)
Romania
 
  • Caraş-Severin County
minerals-of-the-carpathians.eu (2008)
Szakáll (2002)
  • Cluj County
    • Moldovenești
Bielz (1889)
  • Harghita County
    • Sântimbru
Ed.:Szakáll S.-Kristály ...
Russia
 
  • Chelyabinsk Oblast
    • Agapovsky District
Talovina et al. (2008)
    • Magnitogorsk
      • Sakhara District (Sakharinskii)
        • Sakhara massif
Talovina et al. (2008)
    • Verkhny Ufaley
      • Ufaley District (Ufalei District)
Talovina et al. (2008) +2 other references
Talovina et al. (2008)
Pekin et al. (2010) +1 other reference
Pekin et al. (2010) +1 other reference
Pekin et al. (2010) +1 other reference
Pekin et al. (2010) +1 other reference
  • Moscow Oblast
    • Naro-Fominsky Urban District
Evseev et al. (2004)
    • Podolsk Urban District
webmineral.ru (2020)
  • Murmansk Oblast
    • Khibiny Massif
Yakovenchuk et al. (2010)
...
  • Orenburg Oblast
    • Orsk
      • Khalilovskii Mining District
        • Khabarninskii massif
Sharkov (2009)
  • Perm Krai
    • Palygorskaya Distance of Perm Railways
      • Popovka River
Pekov (1998)
  • Povolzhsky region
Museum Victoria Registration Number: M ...
  • Primorsky Krai
    • Dalnegorsk Urban District
Grant et al. (2001)
[World of Stones 12:49]
Saudi Arabia
 
  • Eastern Province
Al-Shayea (2000)
  • Mecca Region
Saudi Geological Survey Open-File ... +1 other reference
Senegal
 
  • Saint-Louis Region
    • Senegal River
      • Matam (Ouali-Diala)
www.uoguelph.ca (2003)
  • Thiès Region
    • Taiba
www.uoguelph.ca (2003)
Serbia
 
  • Central Serbia
    • Braničevo District
      • Žagubica
Zivanovic (2019)
Slovakia
 
  • Banská Bystrica Region
    • Lučenec District
      • Podrečany
Koděra (1986)
    • Poltár District
      • Breznička
Koděra (1986)
    • Revúca District
      • Jelšava
Koděra (1986)
Koděra (1986)
Koděra (1986)
      • Ploské
Koděra (1986)
      • Ratková
Koděra (1986)
    • Rimavská Sobota District
      • Hnúšťa
Koděra (1986)
Koděra (1986)
      • Rovné
Koděra (1986)
  • Prešov Region
    • Prešov District
      • Vyšná Šebastová
Ďuďa
Slovenia
 
  • Idrija
Rečnik et al. (2010)
Spain
 
  • Andalusia
    • Almería
      • Níjar
        • Cabo de Gata volcanic complex
Calvo Rebollar (2016)
  • Aragon
    • Huesca
      • Estopiñán del Castillo
Calvo (2018)
  • Castile and Leon
    • León
Angel Ortiz Maellas collection
    • Palencia
Stvdia Geologica Salmanticensia
    • Segovia
Fernández Macarro et al. (1988)
Fernández Macarro et al. (1988)
Buey et al. (2025)
Buey et al. (2025)
      • El Espinar
Vanrusselt (2023)
Buey et al. (2025)
      • Vegas de Matute
Calvo Rebollar (2018)
    • Soria
      • Magaña
Calvo et al. (2000)
  • Community of Madrid
    • Madrid
      • Vallecas
Ruishi Yang and Wenguang Li (2001)
  • Valencian Community
    • Alicante
      • Albatera
usuarios.lycos.es (2004)
Sweden
 
  • Dalarna County
    • Hedemora
      • Garpenberg
Öhman et al. (2000)
  • Stockholm County
    • Nynäshamn
Gustafsson et al. (1991) +1 other reference
  • Värmland County
    • Filipstad
      • Nordmark mining district
www.k1q.net (2002)
      • Persberg ore district
Sandström et al. (2009)
Sandström et al. (2009)
Sandström et al. (2009)
        • Pajsberg
Nysten (2004)
  • Västmanland County
    • Sala Municipality
      • Sala
Öhman (2003)
Switzerland
 
  • Bern
    • Seeland
Stalder et al. (1998)
  • Lucerne
    • Entlebuch
Stalder et al. (1998)
Stalder et al. (1998)
  • Nidwalden
    • Ennetbürgen
Stalder et al. (1998)
    • Stansstad
      • Kehrsiten
Stalder et al. (1998)
      • Rotzloch
Stalder et al. (1998)
  • Valais
    • Goms
      • Binn
  • Vaud
    • Lausanne
      • Crissier
Stalder et al. (1998)
Syria
 
  • Homs Governorate
    • Khunayfis
Abbas et al. (1985) +1 other reference
Tajikistan
 
  • Sughd
    • Mastchoh District
      • Altyn-Topkan ore field (Zarnisor ore field)
Badalov et al. (1977)
Badalov et al. (1977)
Tanzania
 
  • Pwani Region
    • Kisarawe District
      • Pugu Hills
Schwaighofer et al. (1987)
Togo
 
  • Maritime Region
Gnandi et al. (2003)
    • Kpogamé
Gnandi et al. (2003)
Turkey
 
  • Kahramanmaraş Province
Güngör Yeşilova et al. (2023)
  • Niğde Province
Altay et al. (2010)
UK
 
  • England
    • Cumbria
      • Allerdale
        • Caldbeck
          • Potts Gill
Shaw (1972) +1 other reference
Shaw (1972) +1 other reference
Stanley et al. (1991)
    • Derbyshire
      • North East Derbyshire District
        • Ashover
          • Milltown
Mineralogical Magazine (1984) +2 other references
    • Devon
      • East Devon
        • Axmouth
Render (n.d.)
Smith et al. (1986)
Render (n.d.)
      • Mid Devon
        • Crediton
Peter Nancarrow Collection specimen no PN 540 (Collected by E.J. Beer - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edwin_John_Beer)
      • West Devon
        • Okehampton Hamlets
www.mineralman.f9.co.uk (2001)
    • Leicestershire
      • Blaby
        • Enderby
www.sssi.naturalengland.org.uk (2016)
    • Somerset
      • Somerset West and Taunton
        • Watchet
Render (n.d.)
    • Warwickshire
      • Hartshill
Render (n.d.)
      • Studley
        • Spernal Park Hill
Render (n.d.)
  • Scotland
    • Highland
      • Wester Ross, Strathpeffer and Lochalsh
Am Min 61:3-4 pp 299-302
    • South Lanarkshire
  • Wales
    • Bridgend
      • Porthcawl
Criddle et al. (1977)
    • Rhondda Cynon Taf
      • Llantrisant
National Museum of Wales specimen
Ukraine
 
  • Crimea
    • Simferopol area
      • Lozovoye Village area
Tischenko Alexander
      • Petropavlovka Village area
A. Tischenko. Minerals of the Crimea - ...
      • Ukrainka Village area (Kurtsy)
Dvoichenko P.A. The minerals of Crimea (1914)
Dvoichenko (1914) +1 other reference
Dvoichenko P.A. The minerals of Crimea (1914)
USA
 
  • Alaska
Smith et al. (1986)
    • Hoonah-Angoon Census Area
      • Chichagof Mining District (Chicagof Mining District)
        • Lemesurier Island
Smith et al. (1986)
  • Arizona
    • Apache County
      • Petrified Forest National Park
Schultz (1963) +1 other reference
    • Cochise County
      • Chiricahua Mountains
        • California Mining District (Chiricahua Mining District)
Luetcke (n.d.)
    • Gila County
      • Globe Hills Mining District
        • Burch area
          • Radium
Anthony et al. (1995)
      • Miami-Inspiration Mining District
        • Inspiration
          • Miami-Inspiration deposit
            • Inspiration Mine
              • Webster Gulch
Anthony et al. (1995)
    • Pima County
      • Ajo Mining District
        • Little Ajo Mountains
          • Ajo
Thomas et al. (1983) +1 other reference
      • Sierrita Mountains
        • Pima Mining District
          • Twin Buttes
Galbraith (1947)
    • Pinal County
      • Mammoth Mining District
        • Tiger
          • St. Anthony deposit
Bideaux (1980) +1 other reference
    • Santa Cruz County
      • Patagonia Mountains
        • Patagonia Mining District
Anthony et al. (1995)
Anthony et al. (1995)
Anthony et al. (1995)
  • Arkansas
    • Garland County
      • Wilson Springs (Potash Sulfur Springs)
        • Union Carbide Mine
Howard +1 other reference
    • Pike County
      • Murfreesboro
Smith (1988)
Howard (1987) +1 other reference
  • California
    • Calaveras County
Pohl et al. (1982)
      • West Belt
Pohl et al. (1982)
    • Los Angeles County
      • Puente Hills
        • Pomona area
Henderson (1973) +2 other references
    • San Bernardino County
      • East Kramer Mining District
        • East Kramer Borate area (East Kramer Colemanite area)
          • Kramer Junction (Beecher's Corners; Beechers Corners; Four Corners)
Droste (1959) +2 other references
    • San Diego County
      • Mesa Grande Mining District
        • Gem Hill
Foord et al. (1986)
Troy Schmidt Collection
    • Sierra County
      • Alleghany Mining District (Forest Mining District)
        • Plumbago
Ferguson (1932) +2 other references
  • Colorado
    • El Paso County
      • Colorado Springs
Eckel et al. (1997)
    • Pitkin County
Eckel et al. (1997)
  • Connecticut
    • Fairfield County
      • Brookfield
Januzzi (1994)
      • Danbury
Januzzi et al. (1976) +1 other reference
  • Florida
    • De Soto County
USGS Circular 1059 pp129-137
Smith et al. (1986)
- (2005)
- (2005)
- (2005)
cms.lanl.gov (n.d.)
- (2005)
Clay Minerals (1990)
- (2005)
    • Polk County
Marc V. Hurst (2012)
  • Georgia
Cook (1978)
Cook (1978)
Smith et al. (1986)
    • Grady County
Cook (1978)
    • Pickens County
      • Jasper
Rocks & Min.:64:202.
Cook (1978)
Rocks & Min.: 64:203.
      • Whitestone
Rocks & Min.: 64: 202.
    • Thomas County
Cook (1978)
      • Meigs
- (2005)
- (2005)
Cook (1978)
Cook (1978)
  • Idaho
    • Clark County
      • Spencer
Hennebois et al. (2025)
    • Lemhi County
      • Spring Mountain Mining District
        • Quartzite Canyon
Ream (2004)
  • Michigan
    • Baraga County
      • Imperial Heights
Morris (1983)
    • Gogebic County
      • Gogebic iron range
Heinrich et al. (2004)
  • Missouri
    • Washington County
Sherwood et al. (1998)
  • Montana
    • Jefferson County
      • Whitehall Mining District (Cardwell Mining District)
Gnanou (2018)
Gnanou (2018)
        • Golden Sunlight Mine
Gnanou (2018)
    • Silver Bow County
Guilbert and Zeihen +1 other reference
  • Nevada
    • Churchill County
Castor et al. (2004)
    • Humboldt County
      • Osgood Mountains
        • Potosi Mining District
          • Adam Peak
            • Getchell Mine
    • Mineral County
      • Silver Star Mining District
Castor et al. (2004)
  • New Jersey
    • Hudson County
      • Secaucus
King (n.d.)
    • Passaic County
      • Woodland Park
Bradley D. Plotkin collection
    • Warren County
      • White Township
King (n.d.)
  • New Mexico
    • Eddy County
      • Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Northrop et al. (1996)
Northrop et al. (1996)
    • Socorro County
Northrop et al. (1996)
  • New York
    • Putnam County
      • Town of Southeast
Ronald Januzzi collection
  • North Carolina
    • Yancey County
Furbush et al. (1976)
x-ray diffraction data from 1986 East Carolina Univ. field trip (Pei Lin Tien)
  • Pennsylvania
    • Berks County
      • Oley Township
Smith (1977)
    • Chester County
Sloto (1989)
    • York County
      • East Manchester Township
        • Emigsville
www.jonesgeo.com (2011)
  • Utah
    • Kane County
Shannon (1927)
    • Tooele County
      • Ophir Mining District
        • Jacob City
Bullock (1981)
  • Vermont
    • Franklin County
      • Swanton
Rocks & Min. Vol. 71 (1996)
  • Virginia
    • Montgomery County
      • Blacksburg
    • Rockbridge County
      • Glasgow
Dietrich (1985)
  • Washington
    • Pend Oreille County
      • Metaline Mining District
Cannon (1975)
Derkey et al. (1990, November)
Cannon (1975)
Cannon (1975)
Cannon (1975)
Charles W. Huggins (1962)
Cannon (1975)
Cannon (1975)
Cannon (1975)
Derkey et al. (1990, November)
    • Stevens County
      • Colville Mining District
Cannon (1975)
Uzbekistan
 
  • Sirdaryo
Mirzaev et al. (2004)
Venezuela
 
Franco Urbani (2009)
 
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