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Thénardite

A valid IMA mineral species
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About ThénarditeHide

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Louis Jacques Thénard
Formula:
Na2SO4
Colour:
Colourless, very light grey, light brown; colourless in transmitted light
Lustre:
Vitreous, Resinous
Hardness:
2½ - 3
Specific Gravity:
2.664
Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Name:
Thenardite was named by J.L. Casaseca in 1826 and published both in French and English. In both articles, the mineral name was without the accent mark, even though the family name Thénard is spelled with an accent. Casaseca was a professor of chemistry at the university of Madrid (Spain), and he named the mineral after his teacher and mentor Louis Jacques Thénard (1777-1857), Professor of Chemistry, University of Paris (France). Both spellings, thenardite and thénardite, were used in literature until 2014, when IMA proposal 14-A was accepted and the mineral name "thenardite" became thénardite, in agreement with the original spelling of the family name.
Dimorph of:
Five polymorphs known (compare metathénardite).
May occur as a dehydration product of mirabilite. See also 'UM1962-08-SO:HNa'.

As shown by experiments of Africano et al. (2002), it may deposit from volcanic gas in high fO2 conditions during cooling from ca. 800 down to 400°C, together with aphthitalite.



Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
3935
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:3935:8

IMA Classification of ThénarditeHide

Approved
IMA status notes:
Renamed by the IMA
IMA Formula:
Na2(SO4)
First published:
1826

Classification of ThénarditeHide

7.AD.25

7 : SULFATES (selenates, tellurates, chromates, molybdates, wolframates)
A : Sulfates (selenates, etc.) without additional anions, without H2O
D : With only large cations
28.2.3.1

28 : ANHYDROUS ACID AND NORMAL SULFATES
2 : A2XO4
25.1.1

25 : Sulphates
1 : Sulphates of the alkali metals and ammonium

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
ThnIMA–CNMNCWarr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43
ThnThe Canadian Mineralogist (2019)The Canadian Mineralogist (2019) The Canadian Mineralogist list of symbols for rock- and ore-forming minerals (December 30, 2019). download

Physical Properties of ThénarditeHide

Vitreous, Resinous
Transparency:
Transparent, Translucent
Colour:
Colourless, very light grey, light brown; colourless in transmitted light
Streak:
White
Hardness:
2½ - 3 on Mohs scale
Tenacity:
Brittle
Cleavage:
Perfect
On {010} perfect; on {101} fair; on {100} incomplete
Fracture:
Irregular/Uneven, Hackly
Density:
2.664 g/cm3 (Measured)    2.674 g/cm3 (Calculated)

Optical Data of ThénarditeHide

Type:
Biaxial (+)
RI values:
nα = 1.471 nβ = 1.477 nγ = 1.484
2V:
Measured: 83° , Calculated: 86°
Max. Birefringence:
δ = 0.013
Based on recorded range of RI values above.

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

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

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

Surface Relief:
Moderate
Dispersion:
none

Chemistry of ThénarditeHide

Mindat Formula:
Na2SO4
Element Weights:
Element% weight
O45.055 %
Na32.370 %
S22.574 %

Calculated from ideal end-member formula.

Crystallography of ThénarditeHide

Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Class (H-M):
mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) - Dipyramidal
Space Group:
Fddd
Cell Parameters:
a = 5.86 Å, b = 12.3 Å, c = 9.82 Å
Ratio:
a:b:c = 0.476 : 1 : 0.798
Unit Cell V:
707.81 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
8
Morphology:
Crystals dipyramidal {111} with minor truncations; tabular {010} rough and striated, and {101} present as large faces; prismatic [100], rare. Pulverulent crusts, efflorescences.
Twinning:
On {110} common, yielding cruciform groups. Also on {011}, yielding twins rather similar to gypsum "butterfly" twins.

X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide

Loading XRD data...
Data courtesy of RRUFF project at University of Arizona, used with permission.
Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacingIntensity
4.66 Å(70)
3.84 Å(20)
3.178 Å(50)
3.075 Å(50)
2.783 Å(100)
2.646 Å(50)
2.329 Å(20)
1.864 Å(30)

Geological EnvironmentHide

Paragenetic Mode(s):
Paragenetic ModeEarliest Age (Ga)
Near-surface Processes
25 : Evaporites (prebiotic)
Stage 7: Great Oxidation Event<2.4
45a : [Sulfates, arsenates, selenates, antimonates]
Stage 10a: Neoproterozoic oxygenation/terrestrial biosphere<0.6
50 : Coal and/or oil shale minerals<0.36
Stage 10b: Anthropogenic minerals<10 Ka
54 : Coal and other mine fire minerals (see also #51 and #56)
Geological Setting:
Lakes and playas in arid regions; as efflorescences on soils in arid areas, and in caliche. Also occurs around volcanic fumaroles mixed with alkali halides and sulphates and as an incrustation on recent lavas.

Type Occurrence of ThénarditeHide

Place of Conservation of Type Material:
Muséum Nationale d’Histoire Naturelle, Paris, France, number 26.252 (holotype).
Geological Setting of Type Material:
Salt lake.

Synonyms of ThénarditeHide

Other Language Names for ThénarditeHide

Common AssociatesHide

Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
27 photos of Thénardite associated with HaliteNaCl
17 photos of Thénardite associated with MirabiliteNa2SO4 · 10H2O
2 photos of Thénardite associated with KonyaiteNa2Mg(SO4)2 · 5H2O
2 photos of Thénardite associated with BlöditeNa2Mg(SO4)2 · 4H2O
1 photo of Thénardite associated with InyoiteCa(H4B3O7)(OH) · 4H2O
1 photo of Thénardite associated with TronaNa3H(CO3)2 · 2H2O
1 photo of Thénardite associated with SalammoniacNH4Cl
1 photo of Thénardite associated with Lecontite(NH4,K)NaSO4 · 2H2O
1 photo of Thénardite associated with GypsumCaSO4 · 2H2O
1 photo of Thénardite associated with SantiteK[B5O6(OH)4] · 2H2O

Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat GroupingHide

7.AD.BubnovaiteK2Na8Ca(SO4)6Trig. 3m : P3 1c
7.AD.DobrovolskyiteNa4Ca(SO4)3Trig. 3 : R3
7.AD.CalciolangbeiniteK2Ca2(SO4)3 Iso. 2 3 : P21 3
7.AD.MurphyitePb(Te6+O4)Mon. 2/m : P21/b
7.AD.CuprodobrovolskyiteNa4Cu(SO4)3Trig. 3 : R3
7.AD.KristjániteKNa2H(SO4)2Mon. 2/m
7.AD.05Mascagnite(NH4)2SO4Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pnma
7.AD.05ArcaniteK2SO4Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m)
7.AD.10MercalliteKHSO4Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pbca
7.AD.15MiseniteK8H6(SO4)7Mon.
7.AD.20Letovicite(NH4)3H(SO4)2Tric.
7.AD.25GlauberiteNa2Ca(SO4)2Mon. 2/m : B2/b
7.AD.30MetathénarditeNa2SO4Hex. 6/mmm (6/m 2/m 2/m) : P63/mmc
7.AD.30AnhydriteCaSO4Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m)
7.AD.35BaryteBaSO4Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pnma
7.AD.35CelestineSrSO4Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pnma
7.AD.35OlsacheritePb2(Se6+O4)(SO4)Orth.
7.AD.35AnglesitePbSO4Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pnma
7.AD.40KalistrontiteK2Sr(SO4)2Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m
7.AD.40PalmieriteK2Pb(SO4)2Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m
7.AD.45IvsiteNa3H(SO4)2Mon. 2/m : P21/b
7.AD.55MarkhininiteTlBi(SO4)2Tric. 1 : P1

Other InformationHide

Thermal Behaviour:
Melting Point = 883° C.
Health Risks:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.

Internet Links for ThénarditeHide

References for ThénarditeHide

Reference List:

Localities for ThénarditeHide

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.
Afghanistan
 
  • Kandahar
    • Kandahar District
Orris et al. (2002)
Antarctica
 
  • East Antarctica
    • Buckley Island quadrangle
Liu et al. (2010) +1 other reference
    • Princess Elizabeth Land
      • Ingrid Christensen Coast
Gore et al. (2000)
    • Victoria Land
Bisson et al. (2015)
        • Taylor Valley
Hodenberg et al. (1983) +1 other reference
      • Olympus Range
Hodenberg et al. (1983) +1 other reference
      • Ross Archipelago
        • Ross Island
Browne
Kammerer (2011)
  • West Antarctica
    • Antarctic Peninsula
      • Palmer Land
Vennum (1979)
Vennum (1979)
Argentina
 
  • Mendoza Province
    • Malargüe Department
      • Malargüe District
Benedetto et al. (1998)
      • Pampa Amarilla mining district
American Mineralogist: 51: 1-13 +1 other reference
Raúl Jorge Tauber Larry
  • Salta Province
    • Los Andes department
      • San Antonio de los Cobres
Alonso (1999)
Ovejero Toledo et al. (2009)
Raúl Jorge Tauber Larry +1 other reference
    • Simoca Department
Raúl J. Tauber Larry (2013)
    • Trancas Department
      • Tapia
        • Vipos
Raúl Jorge Tauber Larry
Raúl Jorge Tauber Larry
Australia
 
  • New South Wales
    • Tara Co.
Sutton (2004)
  • Western Australia
    • Menzies Shire
      • Menangina Station
Bridge et al. (1979)
    • Wiluna Shire
      • Mount Keith
Mills et al. (2010)
Austria
 
  • Burgenland
    • Neusiedl am See District
      • Apetlon
Götzinger (2009) +1 other reference
      • Illmitz
Götzinger (2009) +1 other reference
Götzinger (2009) +1 other reference
Götzinger (2009)
Götzinger (2009)
Götzinger (2009)
  • Salzburg
    • Hallein District
      • Hallein
Exel (1993)
      • Scheffau am Tennengebirge
        • Grubach
          • Moosegg
Strasser (1989)
    • Salzburg
      • Untersberg massif
Strasser (1989)
    • St. Johann im Pongau District
      • Bad Gastein
Strasser (1989)
  • Styria
    • Liezen District
      • Admont
Meixner (1977)
      • Altaussee
Exel (1993)
      • Grundlsee
        • Wienern
Kirchner (1974)
  • Tyrol
    • Innsbruck-Land District
      • Absam
        • Hall valley
Exel (1993)
  • Upper Austria
    • Gmunden District
      • Bad Ischl
        • Perneck
Arthofer et al. (2025)
Azerbaijan
 
Palache et al. (1951)
Bolivia
 
  • Potosí
    • Nor Lípez Province
Ahlfeld & Muñoz Reyes (1955) +2 other references
    • Sud Lípez Province
Bentz (2017)
Bentz (2017)
Bentz (2017)
      • Pastos Grandes
Lizeca et al. (1999)
Bosnia and Herzegovina
 
  • Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina
    • Tuzla Canton
      • Tuzla
Janjić et al. (1971)
Brazil
 
  • Minas Gerais
    • Poços de Caldas
Azzi (2019)
Gomes et al. (2023)
Canada
 
Kohut et al. (1993)
  • British Columbia
    • Kamloops Mining Division
      • Ashcroft
        • Venables Valley
Peatfield (n.d.)
Peatfield (n.d.)
Peatfield (n.d.)
    • Osoyoos Mining Division
      • Osoyoos
Woodside collection
    • Similkameen Mining Division
      • Okanagan-Similkameen
S. J. Mills (XRD data)
  • Northwest Territories
    • Fort Norman
Battler et al. (2013)
  • Nova Scotia
    • Halifax Co.
      • East Milford
Sabina (2015) +1 other reference
  • Québec
    • Laurentides
      • Deux-Montagnes RCM
Chen et al. (2013)
    • Montérégie
      • La Vallée-du-Richelieu RCM
        • Mont Saint-Hilaire
HORVÁTH et al. (2000) +1 other reference
    • Montréal
176-178. +2 other references
  • Saskatchewan
Last (1990)
Shang (2000)
Greengrass et al. (1999)
Cape Verde
 
  • Sotavento Islands
    • Fogo Island
Silva et al. (2019)
Chad
 
  • Kanem Region
    • Eguei
Palache et al. (1951)
Chile
 
  • Antofagasta
    • Antofagasta Province
      • Antofagasta
Palache et al. (1951)
      • Cuevitas
        • Chimborazo
British Natural History Museum online ...
      • Sierra Gorda
        • Caracoles mining district
Palache et al. (1951)
XRD by Joachim Lorenz
    • El Loa Province
      • Calama
        • Chuquicamata District
Bandy (1938) +1 other reference
Cameron et al. (2007)
Robinson (1993)
    • Tocopilla Province
      • María Elena
        • Oficina María Elena
Collao et al. (2002)
        • Salar de Miraje
Marta et al. (1996)
Samples analysed by Dr. Jochen Schlüter (Hamburg University)
  • Atacama
    • Chañaral Province
Pueyo et al. (2021)
  • Tarapacá
    • Iquique Province
      • Iquique
        • Chanabaya
samples analysed by Gerhard Mohn and ...
China
 
  • Inner Mongolia
    • Xilingol League (Xilinguole Prefecture)
      • Sonid Right Banner (Sunite Youqi)
Yu et al. (2001)
  • Ningxia
    • Wuzhong
      • Yanchi Co.
Li et al. (2023)
  • Qinghai
    • Hainan
Sun Da-peng et al. (2002)
    • Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture
      • Da Qaidam (Dachaidan Co.)
Dapeng Sun et al. (1984) +2 other references
  • Tibet
    • Nagqu
      • Baingoin Co. (Bange Co.)
Xiyu Zheng and Shengsong Yu (1981) +3 other references
      • Nyima Co. (Nima Co.)
Xifang Liu and Mianping Zheng (2010)
Xiyu Zheng and Shengsong Yu (1981) +1 other reference
Shaoxiu (1991)
        • Rongma township
Xiyu Zheng and Shengsong Yu (1981) +1 other reference
    • Ngari
      • Gê'gyai Co. (Geji Co.)
Xiyu Zheng and Shengsong Yu (1981) +1 other reference
Xiyu Zheng and Shengsong Yu (1981) +1 other reference
Xiyu Zheng and Shengsong Yu (1981) +2 other references
Shaoxiu (1991)
    • Xigazê Prefecture (Rikaze Prefecture; Shigatse Prefecture)
      • Zhongba Co.
Shaoxiu (1991) +2 other references
  • Xinjiang
    • Akesu Prefecture
      • Aksu Co.
Okada et al. (1994)
Okada et al. (1994)
Okada et al. (1994)
    • Aral Co. (Ala'er Co.)
Okada et al. (1994)
    • Bayin'gholin Autonomous Prefecture
      • Hoxud Co. (Hoxut Co.; Xoshut Co.; Heshuo Co.)
Okada et al. (1994)
      • Ruoqiang Co. (Qakilik Co.; Chaqiliq Co.)
Yanling Tang (2005)
Bingxiao (1992)
Okada et al. (1994)
    • Bo'ertala Autonomous Prefecture (Börtala Autonomous Prefecture)
      • Jinghe Co. (Jing Co.)
Bingxiao (1992)
    • Hami Prefecture (Kumul Prefecture; Qumul Prefecture)
      • Barkol Co. (Barköl Co.; Balikun Co.)
Bingxiao (1992) +1 other reference
      • Yizhou District
Bingxiao (1992)
    • Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture
      • Tacheng Prefecture (Tarbaghatay Prefecture)
        • Hebukesai'er Co. (Hoboksar Co.; Kobuksar Co.; Qobuqsar Co.)
Yanling Tang (2005)
    • Turpan
      • Gaochang District
        • Turfan basin (Turpan basin)
Bingxiao (1992)
Okada et al. (1994)
Yanling Tang (2005)
      • Shanshan Co.
        • Kanggur-Xifengshan gold belt
Zhaoxin Han et al. (2004) +1 other reference
        • Kumtag basin
Yuezhen Gao (1993) +1 other reference
    • Wulumuqi Prefecture (Ürümqi Prefecture; Ürümchi Prefecture)
      • Dabancheng District
Yanling Tang (2005)
Bingxiao (1992)
Bingxiao (1992)
      • Midong District
Bingxiao (1992)
  • Yunnan
    • Baoshan
      • Tengchong County
Meixiang et al. (1987)
Meixiang et al. (1987)
    • Pu'er
      • Jiangcheng County
Li et al. (2015)
Costa Rica
 
  • Alajuela Province
    • San Carlos Canton
      • Aguas Zarcas District
Garvie (2021)
Czech Republic
 
  • Hradec Králové Region
    • Trutnov District
      • Radvanice
Jirásek (2001)
  • Karlovy Vary Region
    • Cheb District
      • Stará Voda
Fiala
    • Karlovy Vary District
Lapis 2002 (7/8)
      • Karlovy Vary
Cílek
  • Liberec Region
Scharm +7 other references
  • Moravian-Silesian Region
    • Ostrava-City District
      • Ostrava
Matýsek et al. (2022)
  • South Moravian Region
    • Brno-Country District
      • Oslavany
Hršelová et al. (2013)
DR Congo
 
  • North Kivu
    • Masisi Territory
      • Bahunde
        • Nyamuragira volcano
Deleins (1975) +1 other reference
    • Nyiragongo Territory
Bailey (1980)
Egypt
 
  • Beheira Governorate
Marchesini et al. (2009) +1 other reference
Sapsford (2009) +1 other reference
Sapsford (2009)
Melanie Sapsford (2009) +1 other reference
Marchesini et al. (2019)
Salem et al. (2018)
El Salvador
 
  • Sonsonate Department
Hughes et al. (1985) +1 other reference
France
 
  • Hauts-de-France
    • Pas-de-Calais
      • Lens
Naze-Nancy Masalehdani et al. (2009)
  • Nouvelle-Aquitaine
    • Pyrénées-Atlantiques
      • Oloron-Sainte-Marie
D. Laurent et al. (2023)
  • Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
    • Var
      • Toulon
        • Le Pradet
Favreau et al. (2024)
Favreau et al. (2024)
  • Réunion
Vlastélic et al. (2013)
Germany
 
  • Baden-Württemberg
    • Stuttgart Region
      • Heilbronn
        • Bad Friedrichshall
          • Kochendorf
in the collection of Christof Schäfer
  • Lower Saxony
    • Lüneburg District
      • Lüneburg
Weiß (1990)
  • Mecklenburg-West Pomerania
    • Mecklenburgische Seenplatte
      • Friedland
Wittern (2001)
  • North Rhine-Westphalia
    • Cologne
      • Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis
        • Overath
          • Steinenbrück
            • Altenbrück
Weiß (1990)
    • Münster
      • Recklinghausen
        • Marl
          • Hüls
Weiß (1990)
  • Rhineland-Palatinate
    • Ahrweiler
      • Brohltal
        • Brenk
Blaß et al. (1999) +1 other reference
    • Mayen-Koblenz
      • Mendig
        • Mendig
          • Wingertsberg
Blaß et al. (2005) +1 other reference
      • Vordereifel
        • Ettringen
Blaß et al. (2005)
    • Vulkaneifel
      • Daun
        • Üdersdorf
Hentschel (2014) +1 other reference
  • Saxony-Anhalt
    • Saalekreis
      • Teutschenthal
Witzke et al. (2011)
  • Saxony
    • Erzgebirgskreis
      • Bärenstein
Witzke (1994)
Greece
 
  • Attica
    • East Attica
      • Lavreotiki
        • Agios Konstantinos (Kamariza)
          • Kamariza Mines (Kamareza Mines)
Rieck et al. (2020)
        • Elaiochori
          • Dipseliza mines
Rieck et al. (2020)
Rieck et al. (2020)
  • Central Macedonia
    • Kilkis
      • Kilkis
Dotsika et al. (2009)
  • North Aegean
    • Samos
      • Western Samos
Stamatakis (1989)
Guatemala
 
  • Quetzaltenango Department
    • Quetzaltenango
Stoiber et al. (1974)
Hungary
 
  • Bács-Kiskun County
    • Kecskemét District
Szakáll et al. (1997)
    • Kiskőrös District
Sándor et al. (2005)
    • Kiskunfélegyháza District
      • Pálmonostora
Sándor et al. (2005)
  • Baranya County
    • Pécs District
      • Kővágótöttös
Szakáll et al. (1996) +1 other reference
  • Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén County
    • Edelény District
www.minerals- of-the- carpathians.eu (Editor:Szakáll)
    • Kazincbarcika District
      • Alsótelekes
Szakáll & Gatter: Hungarian Mineral ...
      • Rudabánya
Szakáll: Minerals of Rudabánya
Szakáll: Minerals of Rudabánya
  • Heves County
    • Gyöngyös District
ACTA MIN. PETR. Suppl. Tomus XXXVIII. +1 other reference
      • Mátraszentimre
ACTA MIN. PETR. Suppl. Tomus XXXVIII.
    • Pétervására District
      • Recsk
Szakáll & Gatter: Hun. Min. Spec. +1 other reference
  • Nógrád County
    • Bátonyterenye
Szakáll-Jánosi: Minerals of Hungary
ACTA MIN. PETR. Suppl. Tomus XXXVIII.
Geoda - Journal of the Hungarian ...
Iceland
 
  • Southern Region
    • Rangárþing eystra
Balić-Žunić et al. (2016)
Balić-Žunić et al. (2024)
    • Vestmannaeyjar
      • Vestmannaeyjar archipelago (Westman islands)
        • Heimaey Island
Mitolo et al. (2008)
        • Surtsey Island
Jakobsson et al. (1992)
JAKOBSSON et al. (1986) +1 other reference
Iran
 
  • Isfahan Province
    • Ardestan County
Goldschmidt Conference Abstracts (2011)
  • Markazi Province
    • Arak County
Ghadimi et al. (2013)
Italy
 
  • Campania
    • Metropolitan City of Naples
Palache et al. (1951) +1 other reference
      • Pozzuoli
Sinno R. – (1957)
Pelloux (1927) +1 other reference
Annamaria Pellino et al. (Italy)
  • Lombardy
    • Pavia Province
      • Fortunago
Cristian Ghia Collection +1 other reference
  • Sicily
    • Agrigento Province
      • San Giovanni Gemini
D'Angeli et al. (2018)
    • Metropolitan City of Catania
      • Castiglione di Sicilia
Forti et al. (1995) +1 other reference
      • Etna Volcanic Complex
Palache et al. (1951) +1 other reference
      • Zafferana Etnea
www.cse.speleo.it +1 other reference
    • Metropolitan City of Messina
      • Eolie Islands (Aeolian Islands)
        • Lipari
          • Vulcano Island
Palache et al. (1951)
            • Porto Levante
              • Faraglioni di Levante
                • Faraglione Nico
P.Forti (1994)
  • Tuscany
    • Pisa Province
      • Pomarance
Anthony et al. (2003)
  • Veneto
    • Metropolitan City of Venice
      • Venice
De Vecchi et al. (pp. 417-443)
Japan
 
  • Akita Prefecture
    • Odate
- (n.d.)
  • Fukushima Prefecture
    • Minamisōma City
Seki et al. (1987)
  • Hokkaidō Prefecture
    • Iburi Subprefecture
      • Usu District
Oana (1962)
  • Kagoshima Prefecture
    • Kagoshima District
      • Mishima village
        • Satsuma-Ioujima (Satsuma-Iwojima; Iou island)
          • Iodake (Iwodake; Ioudake)
Africano et al. (2002)
Kazakhstan
 
  • Atyrau Region
    • Inder District
Pekov et al. (1993)
Palache et al. (1951)
Kenya
 
  • Marsabit County
Vergouwen (1981)
Vergouwen (1979)
  • Vihiga County
Vergouwen (1981)
Mexico
 
  • Chihuahua
    • Aquiles Serdán Municipality
      • Santa Eulalia Mining District
        • East Camp
Megaw (1990)
  • Jalisco
    • Colima volcanic complex
Taran et al. (2000) +1 other reference
Morocco
 
  • Drâa-Tafilalet Region
    • Zagora Province
      • Agdz Cercle
Joan Rosell. RosellMinerals
Namibia
 
  • Oshana Region
    • Uuvudhiya
Foshag (1933) +1 other reference
Netherlands
 
  • Limburg
    • Brunssum
T.G. Nijland
Niger
 
  • Agadez
    • Bilma
Palache et al. (1951) +1 other reference
    • Tchirozerine
Palache et al. (1951)
Norway
 
  • Buskerud
    • Kongsberg
      • Overberget Mining Field
Nordrum (2002)
  • Nordland
    • Narvik
      • Ballangen
        • Råna
Bøe (1998)
Husdal (2019)
  • Rogaland
    • Sauda
Bryhni (1993) +1 other reference
Peru
 
  • Arequipa
    • Caylloma Province
      • Chivay District
Tyc et al. (2022)
  • La Libertad
    • Pacasmayo Province
      • Jequetepeque District
Mees et al. (1991)
  • Tacna
    • Jorge Basadre Province
Diaby et al. (2006)
Poland
 
  • Lesser Poland Voivodeship
    • Bochnia County
      • Bochnia
Dudek et al. (2014)
    • Wieliczka County
Wiewiórka J. 1972: Wtórny mirabilit z ...
  • Silesian Voivodeship
    • Rybnik
      • Niedobczyce
Kruszewski (2013)
    • Wodzisław County
      • Radlin
Ł. Kruszewski PXRD data (to be published soon)
      • Wodzisław Śląski
Kruszewski et al. (2018)
Romania
 
  • Bistrița-Năsăud County
Russia
 
  • Aldan Shield
    • Chara and Tokko Rivers Confluence
      • Murunskii Massif
Vladykin et al. (2018)
  • Altai Krai
Ovdina +2 other references
Ryabin et al. (1920)
  • Buryatia
    • Baunt District
Solotchin et al. (2015)
  • Chelyabinsk Oblast
Cesnokov et al. (1998)
  • Kamchatka Krai
    • Milkovsky District
      • Tolbachik Volcanic field
        • Great Fissure eruption (Main Fracture)
found in volcanic fumaroles of the ...
          • Northern Breakthrough (North Breach)
Pavel M. Kartashov analytical data (2011)
Pekov et al. (2012)
Siidra et al. (2020)
        • Plosky Tolbachik Volcano
Mineralogical Magazine: 80: 915–922 +3 other references
Shablinskii et al. (2022)
    • Yelizovsky District
Okrugin (2004)
www.kscnet.ru (2019)
  • Kemerovo Oblast
    • Belovsky District
Bortnikova et al. (2017)
  • Khakassia (Republic of Khakassia)
    • Ust-Abakansky District
Arkhipov et al. (2015)
Arkhipov et al. (2015)
  • Krasnodar Krai
    • Taman Peninsula
Dmitry Tonkacheev
  • Krasnoyarsk Krai
    • Maimecha and Kotui Rivers Basin
Chayka et al. (2021)
Palache et al. (1951)
  • Murmansk Oblast
    • Khibiny Massif
Anthony et al. (2000)
...
    • Northern Karelia
      • Vuoriyarvi alkaline-ultrabasic massif
Prokopyev +4 other references
  • Sakha
    • Aldan
      • Inagli Massif
Naumov et al. (2008)
  • Sakhalin Oblast
    • Kuril Islands (Kurile Islands)
      • Kurilsky District
        • Iturup Island
Africano et al. (2003) +1 other reference
Slovakia
 
  • Košice Region
    • Rožňava District
      • Gemerská Hôrka
Szakáll et al. (2014)
South Africa
 
  • Free State
    • Thabo Mofutsanyane District Municipality
      • Setsoto Local Municipality
        • Clocolan
Kamenetsky et al. (2014)
  • Northern Cape
    • Frances Baard District Municipality
      • Sol Plaatje Local Municipality
        • Kimberley
          • KEM JV Mine (Kimberley Ekapa Mining Joint Venture mine; Kimberley Underground mine)
Tarasov et al. (2021, April) +1 other reference
    • ZF Mgcawu District Municipality
      • Dawid Kruiper Local Municipality
Roelofse (2010)
        • Mier
Roelofse (2010)
Spain
 
  • Andalusia
    • Almería
      • Cuevas del Almanzora
        • Las Herrerías
Navarro et al. (2009)
    • Córdoba
      • Villanueva de Córdoba
Schnorrer (2000)
  • Aragon
    • Huesca
      • Grañén
Vizcayno et al. (1995)
      • Lalueza
Vizcayno et al. (1995)
      • Sariñena
Vizcayno et al. (1995)
Vizcayno et al. (1995)
    • Zaragoza
      • Zaragoza
Mees et al. (2011)
  • Castile-La Mancha
    • Toledo
Collection of NHM
Calvo Rebollar (2014)
  • Castile and Leon
    • Segovia
Buey et al. (2025)
Buey et al. (2025)
Sanz-Montero et al. (2019) +1 other reference
  • Catalonia
    • Lleida
      • Pallars Jussà
        • La Vall Fosca
          • La Torre de Cabdella
            • Castell-estaó
Desor (2018)
  • Community of Madrid
    • Chinchón
euromin.w3sites.net (2002)
    • Ciempozuelos
Casaseca (1826)
Palache et al. (1951)
  • La Rioja
Garrett (2001)
  • Navarre
    • San Adrián
Calvo Rebollar (2014)
  • Valencian Community
    • Alicante
      • Orihuela
Benavente et al. (2018, September)
Sweden
 
  • Västernorrland County
    • Sundsvall
Kresten (1990)
Switzerland
 
  • Aargau
    • Zurzach
      • Leuggern
        • Felsenau
Stalder et al. (1998)
  • Vaud
    • Aigle
      • Bex
Stalder et al. (1998)
      • Villeneuve
Stalder et al. (1998)
Tanzania
 
  • Arusha region
    • Ngorongoro District
Victoria Sekisova et al. (2015)
Turkey
 
  • Ankara Province
Helvaci et al. (2004)
Helvaci (1998) +1 other reference
  • Central Anatolia Region
    • Ankara Province
Ortı́ et al. (2002)
  • Konya Province
    • Karapınar District
Vergouwen (1981)
Vergouwen (1981)
  • Kütahya Province
    • Emet District
      • Doğanlar village
García-Veigas et al. (2010) +1 other reference
  • Niğde Province
Altay et al. (2010)
Turkmenistan
 
  • Balkan Region
Palache et al. (1951)
Uganda
 
  • Western Region
    • Kasese
      • Katwe-Kikorongo volcanic field (Katwe volcanic field)
Kasedde et al. (2014)
UK
 
  • England
    • Cornwall
      • St Agnes
Ansermet (2007)
    • East Sussex
      • Rother
        • Mountfield
Young et al. (1985)
    • North Yorkshire
      • Stockton-on-Tees
        • Billingham
Mineralogical Magazine 1959 32 : ...
Ukraine
 
Nesterovskiy et al. (2015)
    • Alushta
Alexander I. Tischenko (1996)
    • Kerch Peninsula
      • Bondarenkovo Village area
Deyak M.A. Modern water-chemogenic ...
      • Novoselovka Village area
Deyak M.A. Modern water-chemogenic ...
      • Vulcanovka Village area
Deyak M.A. Modern water-chemogenic ...
    • Krasnoperekopsk Area
Geologiya SSSR. Poleznye iskopaemye (The geology of USSR. Commercial mineral)
    • Simferopol area
      • Ukrainka Village area (Kurtsy)
Dvoichenko (1914) +1 other reference
    • Sudak Area
      • Morskoye Village
Geologiya SSSR (The geology of USSR)
USA
 
  • Arizona
    • Cochise County
      • Bowie area
Regis (1967) +1 other reference
    • Coconino County
      • San Franciscan volcanic field (San Francisco Peaks; San Francisco Mts)
        • Sunset Crater (Sunset Peak)
University of Arizona Mineral Museum ...
Anthony et al. (1995)
    • Maricopa County
      • Painted Rock Mountains
        • Painted Rock Mining District
          • Theba
Kampf et al. (2019)
Kampf et al. (2019) +1 other reference
    • Pima County
Anthony et al. (1995)
    • Pinal County
Anthony et al. (1995)
Guild (1910) +3 other references
    • Yavapai County
      • Camp Verde Mining District
Thompson (1983)
Anthony et al. (1995)
Tenny (1928) +1 other reference
Grant et al. (2005)
  • California
    • Imperial County
      • Bertram
        • Bertram siding
Tucker (1921) +8 other references
Tucker (1924a) +1 other reference
      • Niland
Adams et al. (2014)
      • Salton Sea
        • Mullet Island
Adams et al. (2014)
Adams et al. (2014)
Adams et al. (2014)
Adams et al. (2014)
      • Wister
Adams et al. (2014)
    • Inyo County
      • Amargosa Range
Bodewig (1885) +2 other references
Bailey (1902)
      • Deep Springs Valley
767 pp.: 129 +9 other references
- (2005)
a spectroscopic exploration. Economic ... +1 other reference
      • Furnace Creek Mining District (Furnace Creek Borate Mining District)
        • Ryan
Erd et al. (1970) +1 other reference
        • Twenty Mule Team Canyon
McAllister (1961) +2 other references
      • Owens Valley
        • Olancha
Smith et al. (1987)
      • Panamint Mts (Panamint Range)
        • Panamint Mining District (Ballarat Mining District)
          • Ballarat
Post (1984)
Ver Planck et al. (1958) +6 other references
    • Kern County
      • Boron
Cal Div of Mines & Geology "Mineral ...
Pemberton et al. (1960) +1 other reference
    • Los Angeles County
Wells (1937) +1 other reference
    • Riverside County
      • Vivet Eye
Ingalls et al. (1908)
    • San Bernardino County
      • Dale (Old Dale)
Tucker et al. (1943) +4 other references
Robottom (1874) +8 other references
    • San Luis Obispo County
      • Carrizo Plain
Palache et al. (1951)
        • Soda Lake area
Arnold (1909) +3 other references
  • Colorado
    • Jefferson County
Eckel et al. (1997)
    • Mesa County
Eckel et al. (1997)
    • Weld County
Eckel et al. (1997)
Zielinski et al. (2001)
  • Hawaii
    • Hawaii County
      • Kau Desert
...
American Mineralogist (1921)
Palache et al. (1951)
Hon
  • Missouri
    • Jackson County
Rocks & Min.
  • Nebraska
    • Lancaster County
      • Lincoln
Joeckel et al. (1999)
  • Nevada
    • Churchill County
Cahit Helvaci et al. (2012) +1 other reference
      • Soda Lake Mining District
Castor et al. (2004)
    • Clark County
Buck et al. (2006)
      • Muddy Mountains
        • Muddy Mountains Mining District
Castor et al. (2004)
Castor et al. (2004)
    • Humboldt County
      • Iron Point Mining District
        • Valmy
Silver Coin Mine. Compact Disc. Paul ...
    • Lyon County
      • Mason Valley
Castor et al. (2004)
    • Mineral County
Castor et al. (2004)
Heins (1937) +2 other references
Castor et al. (2004)
    • Nye County
Castor et al. (2004)
    • Pershing County
      • Antelope Mining District
Jensen (1993) +1 other reference
Castor et al. (2004)
    • Washoe County
      • Smoke Creek Desert
Castor et al. (2004)
      • Steamboat Springs Mining District
Castor et al. (2004)
  • New Mexico
Northrop et al. (1996)
    • Cibola County
10th Annual New Mexico Mineral Symposium +1 other reference
    • Doña Ana County
Northrop et al. (1996)
Northrop et al. (1996)
    • McKinley County
      • Ambrosia Lake subdistrict
NMBMMR Memoir 15 Geology and Technology ...
NMBMMR Memoir 15 Geology and Technology ...
    • Otero County
2008 New Mexico Mineral Symposium ...
    • Torrance County
Northrop et al. (1996)
Jones
    • Stanly County
Personal Message - Jeri L Jones
  • North Dakota
    • Divide County
      • Alkabo
www.dmr.nd.gov (2009)
Ransom (1974)
  • Ohio
    • Summit County
      • Cuyahoga Falls
        • Cuyahoga Gorge Park
Carlson (2015)
  • Oklahoma
    • Blaine County
      • Southard
Smith et al. (1997)
  • Pennsylvania
    • Centre County
      • State College
        • Skytop
Gold (2006, October)
  • Utah
    • Davis County
Bullock (1981)
    • Grand County
      • Thompsons Mining District
        • The Poison Strip
Am. Min. 48 (1963) +1 other reference
Bullock (1981)
    • Salt Lake County
Bullock (1981)
    • San Juan County
      • Blanding
Wendlandt et al. (2006)
      • Red Canyon Mining District
Kampf et al. (2018)
    • Tooele County
Bullock (1981)
  • Virginia
Dietrich (1990)
Dietrich (1990)
Dietrich (1990)
    • Rockbridge County
      • Glasgow
Dietrich (1985)
Dietrich (1990)
    • Wise County
Dietrich (1990)
  • Washington
    • Grant County
      • Warden
Cannon (1975)
www.dnr.wa.gov/geology/okanogan.htm.
Uzbekistan
 
  • Karakalpakstan
    • Lower Amu Darya River (Amydar'ya)
Slyusareva (1964) +1 other reference
Zambia
 
  • Southern Province
    • Choma District
Van Ranst et al. (2008)
 
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