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Satin Spar Gypsum

A variety of Gypsum
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About Satin Spar GypsumHide

Formula:
CaSO4 · 2H2O
A fibrous variety of Gypsum. See also the main page on Satin Spar.


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
8574 (as Satin Spar Gypsum)
1784 (as Gypsum)
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:8574:4 (as Satin Spar Gypsum)
mindat:1:1:1784:4 (as Gypsum)

Chemistry of Satin Spar GypsumHide

Mindat Formula:
CaSO4 · 2H2O
Element Weights:
Element% weight
O55.756 %
Ca23.278 %
S18.624 %
H2.342 %

Calculated from ideal end-member formula.

Synonyms of Satin Spar GypsumHide

Common AssociatesHide

Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
4 photos of Satin Spar Gypsum associated with CelestineSrSO4
1 photo of Satin Spar Gypsum associated with SeleniteCaSO4 · 2H2O
1 photo of Satin Spar Gypsum associated with GypsumCaSO4 · 2H2O

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.

Internet Links for Satin Spar GypsumHide

References for Satin Spar GypsumHide

Reference List:

Localities for Satin Spar GypsumHide

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.
Argentina
 
  • Catamarca Province
    • Antofagasta de la Sierra Department
Raúl Jorge Tauber Larry
Australia
 
  • Queensland
    • Cloncurry Shire
      • Selwyn District
Costas Constantinides
  • South Australia
    • Pastoral Unincorporated Area
  • Western Australia
    • Derby-West Kimberley Shire
      • Fitzroy Crossing
John Keith Warren Richard Kempton (2012)
Canada
 
  • Nova Scotia
    • Colchester Co.
      • Five Islands
Ronnie Van Dommelen collection.
    • Hants Co.
Sabina (1964)
Chile
 
  • Arica y Parinacota
    • Arica Province
Jeremy Caqueo Collection
Germany
 
  • Lower Saxony
Pape (1974)
Italy
 
  • Abruzzo
    • Pescara Province
      • San Valentino in Abruzzo Citeriore
        • Trovigliano
www.paleofox.com (n.d.)
  • Calabria
    • Metropolitan City of Reggio Calabria
De Stefano G. (1900)
  • Tuscany
    • Pisa Province
      • Santa Luce
        • Marmolaio Valley
          • Pomaia
G. Carobbi (1976)
Latvia
 
  • Vidzeme Region
    • Ropaži Municipality
      • Stopiņi Parish
Edgars Endzelins photo
    • Salaspils Municipality
      • Salaspils Parish
Dmitry Vorobjov's collection
Morocco
 
  • Fès-Meknès Region
    • Boulemane Province
      • Boulemane Cercle
        • Boulemane Caïdat
Information on ...
Poland
 
  • Lesser Poland Voivodeship
    • Bochnia County
      • Bochnia
Personally collected by Piotr Zając in ...
    • Kraków City County
      • Dębniki
Grzegorz Słowik collection
Russia
 
  • Tatarstan
    • Rybno-Slobodsky District
geo.web.ru (n.d.)
UK
 
  • England
    • Nottinghamshire
      • Rushcliffe
Mason (1976)
USA
 
  • Arizona
    • Cochise County
      • Benson
Dennis Tryon collection
Luetcke (n.d.)
    • Pima County
MRDS database Dep. ID file #10060183
      • Marsh Station vicinity
        • Cross Hill
  • Arkansas
    • Howard County
      • Briar
Arkansas Geological Commission
    • Pike County
      • Highland
Smith (1988)
      • Murfreesboro
        • Plaster Bluff
Rocks & Min.: 63:118.
  • California
    • Fresno County
      • Coalinga
Bradley (1916b) +3 other references
    • Kern County
      • Boron
Morgan et al. (1969) +2 other references
      • San Joaquin Valley
Troxel et al. (1962) +2 other references
    • Los Angeles County
      • Mint Canyon [town]
        • Mint Canyon
Oakeshott (1958) +2 other references
      • Palos Verdes Peninsula
        • Palos Verdes Hills
Brighton Alfred Collection.
      • Sierra Pelona Mts (Sierra Pelona Range)
        • Castaic
Sharp (1959) +2 other references
    • San Bernardino County
Pemberton (1983) +1 other reference
  • Colorado
    • Douglas County
Eckel et al. (1997)
    • Fremont County
Eckel et al. (1997)
    • Larimer County
Eckel et al. (1997)
  • Connecticut
    • Hartford County
      • New Britain
King (n.d.)
  • Indiana
    • Crawford County
Erd et al. (1960)
    • Martin County
      • Shoals
  • Iowa
    • Des Moines County
      • Mediapolis
Smith et al. (2002)
  • Kentucky
    • Hardin County
Goldstein (2006)
Goldstein (2006)
Goldstein (2006)
  • Michigan
    • Delta County
      • Isabella
        • Nahma junction
Heinrich et al. (2004)
    • Kent County
      • Grandville
Heinrich et al. (2004)
    • Mackinac County
Heinrich et al. (2004)
  • Nevada
    • Clark County
      • Muddy Mountains
        • Muddy Mountains Mining District
          • White Basin
Hewett et al. (1936)
    • Esmeralda County
      • Rock Hill Mining District
Castor et al. (2004)
    • Humboldt County
USGS Bull 1538D
USGS Bull 1538D
    • Washoe County
Castor et al. (2004)
  • Oklahoma
    • Canadian County
      • Calumet
Smith et al. (1997)
  • Utah
    • Grand County
Bullock (1981)
  • Virginia
    • Alleghany County
Dietrich (1990)
    • Giles County
Dietrich (1990)
    • Lee County
Dietrich (1990)
    • Wythe County
Dietrich (1990)
  • Wyoming
Betts (n.d.)
 
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