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Uranospinite

A valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered
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Uranospinite, etc.

Bricco Volti - Monte Ortieul quarrying area, Montoso Quarries, Bagnolo Piemonte, Cuneo Province, Piedmont, Italy
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Uranospinite, etc.

Bricco Volti - Monte Ortieul quarrying area, Montoso Quarries, Bagnolo Piemonte, Cuneo Province, Piedmont, Italy
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Uranospinite

Mas d'Alary village, Lodève, Lodève, Hérault, Occitanie, France
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Uranospinite, etc.

Bricco Volti - Monte Ortieul quarrying area, Montoso Quarries, Bagnolo Piemonte, Cuneo Province, Piedmont, Italy
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Uranospinite, etc.

Bricco Volti - Monte Ortieul quarrying area, Montoso Quarries, Bagnolo Piemonte, Cuneo Province, Piedmont, Italy
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Uranospinite

Mas d'Alary village, Lodève, Lodève, Hérault, Occitanie, France
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Uranospinite, etc.

Bricco Volti - Monte Ortieul quarrying area, Montoso Quarries, Bagnolo Piemonte, Cuneo Province, Piedmont, Italy
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Uranospinite, etc.

Bricco Volti - Monte Ortieul quarrying area, Montoso Quarries, Bagnolo Piemonte, Cuneo Province, Piedmont, Italy
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About UranospiniteHide

Formula:
Ca(UO2)2(AsO4)2 · 10H2O
Colour:
Yellow, lemon-yellow to greenish yellow
Lustre:
Waxy, Pearly, Earthy
Hardness:
2 - 3
Specific Gravity:
3.45
Crystal System:
Tetragonal
Member of:
Autunite Group
Name:
Named in 1873 by Albin Weisbach for the URANium content plus the Greek σπίυος "spinos", for "siskin," referring to the green color.
Often as fine-grained waxy to powdery light yellow coatings. Autunite Group.
May dehydrate to metauranospinite. Possible hydronium analogue is UM1997-19-AsO:HU.

A secondary mineral occurring in the oxidized zone of arsenic-bearing and uranium-bearing hydrothermal deposits.


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
4113
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:4113:9

Classification of UranospiniteHide

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The autunite-type sheet

The autunite-type sheet found in members of the autunite group.

IMA Classification of UranospiniteHide

IMA status:
Approved, 'Grandfathered' (first described prior to 1959)
Strunz-mindat (2026):
8.EB.05

8 : PHOSPHATES, ARSENATES, VANADATES
E : Uranyl phosphates and arsenates
B : UO2:RO4 = 1:1
Dana 8th ed.:
40.2a.2.1

40 : HYDRATED NORMAL PHOSPHATES,ARSENATES AND VANADATES
2a : AB2(XO4)2·xH2O, containing (UO2)2+
Hey's CIM Ref.:
20.7.10

20 : Arsenates (also arsenates with phosphate, but without other anions)
7 : Arsenates of U

Mineral SymbolsHide

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

SymbolSourceReference for Standard
UspIMA–CNMNCWarr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43

Physical Properties of UranospiniteHide

Lustre:
Waxy, Pearly, Earthy
Transparency:
Translucent
Comment:
Luster pearly on {001}.
Colour:
Yellow, lemon-yellow to greenish yellow
Streak:
Very pale yellow
Hardness:
2 - 3 on Mohs scale
Tenacity:
Flexible
Cleavage:
Perfect
On {001}, perfect; on {100}, distinct.
Fracture:
Micaceous
Density:
3.45 g/cm3 (Measured)    3.30 g/cm3 (Calculated)

Optical Data of UranospiniteHide

Type:
Uniaxial (-)
RI values:
nα = 1.550 nβ = 1.567 - 1.582 nγ = 1.572 - 1.587 nω = 1.572 - 1.587 nε = 1.550 - 1.560
2V:
Calculated: 50°
Birefringence:
0.024
Max. Birefringence:
δ = 0.022 - 0.027
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.

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Surface Relief:
Moderate
Dispersion:
r > v moderate
Optical Extinction:
Parallel
Pleochroism:
Visible
Comments:
O = Y = Z = Pale yellow E = X = Nearly colourless
Comments:
Commonly anomalously biaxial -, may be zoned.

Chemistry of UranospiniteHide

Mindat Formula:
Ca(UO2)2(AsO4)2 · 10H2O
Element Weights:
Element% weight
U45.858 %
O33.906 %
As14.434 %
Ca3.861 %
H1.942 %

Calculated from ideal end-member formula.
Elements listed:
As, Ca, H, O, U - search for minerals with similar chemistry

Crystallography of UranospiniteHide

Crystal System:
Tetragonal
Class (H-M):
4/mmm (4/m 2/m 2/m) - Ditetragonal Dipyramidal
Space Group:
P4/nmm
Cell Parameters:
a = 7.16 Å, c = 20.4 Å
Ratio:
a:c = 1 : 2.849
Unit Cell V:
1,045.82 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
2
Morphology:
Crystals rare, tabular, flattened on {001}. Forms aggregates and crusts.
Comment:
Point Group/Class & Space Groups based on synthetic material and are probable.

Epitaxial Relationships of UranospiniteHide

Epitaxial Minerals:
'Zeunerite'Cu(UO2)2(AsO4)2 · 12H2O
Epitaxy Comments:
Uranospinite may contain a core of zeunerite with the same crystallographic orientation.

X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide

Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacingIntensity
10.16 Å(100)
5.13 Å(70)
4.90 Å(60)
3.56 Å(90)
3.39 Å(80)
2.52 Å(50b)
1.90 Å(60)

Geological EnvironmentHide

Paragenetic Mode(s):
Paragenetic ModeEarliest Age (Ga)
Stage 7: Great Oxidation Event<2.4
47a : [Near-surface hydration of prior minerals]
47d : [Arsenates, antimonates, selenates, bismuthinates]
47f : [Uranyl (U⁶⁺) minerals]
Geological Setting:
Oxidized zones of U- and As-bearing hydrothermal deposits.

Type Occurrence of UranospiniteHide

Type Locality:
ⓘ Walpurgis Flacher vein, Weißer Hirsch Mine (shaft 3), Neustädtel, Schneeberg, Erzgebirgskreis, Saxony, Germany
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
State Museum for Mineralogy and Geology, Dresden. Mining Academy, freiberg, Saxony, Germany: #21722.
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
AsselborniteMetauranocirciteMetazeuneriteTrögeriteUranophane
UranosphaeriteWalpurgite

Synonyms of UranospiniteHide

Other Language Names for UranospiniteHide

Simplified Chinese:钙砷铀云母
Spanish:Uranospinita
Traditional Chinese:鈣砷鈾雲母

Relationship of Uranospinite to other SpeciesHide

Member of:
Autunite Group
Other Members of Autunite Group:
AutuniteCa(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 10-12H2OOrth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pnma
BassetiteFe2+(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 10H2OMon. 2/m
HeinrichiteBa(UO2)2(AsO4)2 · 10H2OMon. 2/m : P2/b
HydronováčekiteMg(UO2)2(AsO4)2 · 12H2OTric. 1 : P1
KahleriteFe(UO2)2(AsO4)2 · 12H2OTet. 4/m : P42/n
NováčekiteMg(UO2)2(AsO4)2 · 10H2OMon. 2/m
RauchiteNi(UO2)2(AsO4)2 · 10H2OTric. 1 : P1
SabugaliteHAl(UO2)4(PO4)4 · 16H2OMon. 2/m : B2/m
SaléeiteMg(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 10H2OMon. 2/m
TorberniteCu(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 12H2OTet. 4/mmm (4/m 2/m 2/m) : I4/mmm
UranocirciteBa(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 10H2OTet.
ZeuneriteCu(UO2)2(AsO4)2 · 12H2OTet. 4/mmm (4/m 2/m 2/m) : I4/mmm

Common AssociatesHide

Associations Based on Photo Data:
15 photos of Uranospinite associated with ZeuneriteCu(UO2)2(AsO4)2 · 12H2O
4 photos of Uranospinite associated with UranophaneCa(UO2)2(SiO3OH)2 · 5H2O
4 photos of Uranospinite associated with MetauranospiniteCa(UO2)2(AsO4)2 · 8H2O
4 photos of Uranospinite associated with FluoriteCaF2
3 photos of Uranospinite associated with ChamositeFe2+5Al(AlSi3O10)(OH)8
2 photos of Uranospinite associated with 'Gummite'
2 photos of Uranospinite associated with TourmalineAD3G6(T6O18)(BO3)3X3Z
2 photos of Uranospinite associated with AlbiteNa(AlSi3O8)
2 photos of Uranospinite associated with AutuniteCa(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 10-12H2O
2 photos of Uranospinite associated with GypsumCaSO4 · 2H2O

Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat GroupingHide

8.EB.Meta-autunite GroupA1-2(UO2)2(TO4)2 · 5-10H2O
8.EB.05RauchiteNi(UO2)2(AsO4)2 · 10H2OTric. 1 : P1
8.EB.05UranocirciteBa(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 10H2OTet.
8.EB.05ZeuneriteCu(UO2)2(AsO4)2 · 12H2OTet. 4/mmm (4/m 2/m 2/m) : I4/mmm
8.EB.05MetarauchiteNi(UO2)2(AsO4)2 · 8H2OTric. 1 : P1
8.EB.05HeinrichiteBa(UO2)2(AsO4)2 · 10H2OMon. 2/m : P2/b
8.EB.05KahleriteFe(UO2)2(AsO4)2 · 12H2OTet. 4/m : P42/n
8.EB.05HydronováčekiteMg(UO2)2(AsO4)2 · 12H2OTric. 1 : P1
8.EB.05TorberniteCu(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 12H2OTet. 4/mmm (4/m 2/m 2/m) : I4/mmm
8.EB.05NováčekiteMg(UO2)2(AsO4)2 · 10H2OMon. 2/m
8.EB.05AutuniteCa(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 10-12H2OOrth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pnma
8.EB.05SaléeiteMg(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 10H2OMon. 2/m
8.EB.05Xiangjiangite(Fe3+,Al)(UO2)4(PO4)2(SO4)2(OH) · 22H2OTet.
8.EB.10BassetiteFe2+(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 10H2OMon. 2/m
8.EB.10LehneriteMn2+(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 8H2OMon. 2/m
8.EB.10Meta-autuniteCa(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 6H2OTet. 4/mmm (4/m 2/m 2/m)
8.EB.10MetasaléeiteMg(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 8H2O
8.EB.10MetauranocirciteBa(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 7H2OMon. 2 : P21
8.EB.10MetauranospiniteCa(UO2)2(AsO4)2 · 8H2OTet. 4/m : P42/n
8.EB.10MetaheinrichiteBa(UO2)2(AsO4)2 · 8H2OMon. 2 : P21
8.EB.10MetakahleriteFe2+(UO2)2(AsO4)2 · 8H2OTric. 1 : P1
8.EB.10MetakirchheimeriteCo(UO2)2(AsO4)2 · 8H2OTric. 1 : P1
8.EB.10MetanováčekiteMg(UO2)2(AsO4)2 · 8H2OTet. 4/m : P4/n
8.EB.10MetanatroautuniteNa(UO2)(PO4)(H2O)3Tet. 4/mmm (4/m 2/m 2/m) : P4/ncc
8.EB.10MetatorberniteCu(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 8H2OTet. 4/m : P4/n
8.EB.10MetazeuneriteCu(UO2)2(AsO4)2 · 8H2OTet. 4/m : P42/n
8.EB.10PrzhevalskitePb2(UO2)3(PO4)2(OH)4 · 3H2OTet.
8.EB.10'Pseudo-autunite'(H3O)4Ca2(UO2)2(PO4)4 · 5H2OOrth.
8.EB.15AbernathyiteK(UO2)(AsO4) · 3H2OTet. 4/mmm (4/m 2/m 2/m) : P4/ncc
8.EB.15Uramphite(NH4)2(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 6H2OTet. 4/mmm (4/m 2/m 2/m) : P4/nmm
8.EB.15Meta-ankoleiteK2(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 6H2OTet. 4/mmm (4/m 2/m 2/m) : P4/nmm
8.EB.15NatrouranospiniteNa2(UO2)2(AsO4)2 · 5H2OTet. 4/mmm (4/m 2/m 2/m) : P4/nmm
8.EB.15Trögerite(H3O)(UO2)(AsO4) · 3H2OTet. 4/mmm (4/m 2/m 2/m) : P4/nmm
8.EB.15Chernikovite(H3O)2(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 6H2OTet. 4/mmm (4/m 2/m 2/m) : P4/nmm
8.EB.15Uramarsite(NH4)(UO2)(AsO4) · 3H2OTet. 4/mmm (4/m 2/m 2/m) : P4/mmm
8.EB.20ChistyakovaiteAl(UO2)2(AsO4)2(F,OH) · 6.5H2OMon.
8.EB.20ThreadgolditeAl(UO2)2(PO4)2(OH) · 8H2OMon.
8.EB.25Uranospathite(Al,◻)(UO2)2(PO4)2F · 20(H2O,F)Orth. mm2 : Pnn2
8.EB.25ArsenuranospathiteAl(UO2)2(AsO4)2F · 20H2OOrth. mm2 : Pnn2
8.EB.30Vochtenite(Fe2+,Mg)Fe3+(UO2)4(PO4)4(OH) · 12-13H2OMon.
8.EB.35CoconinoiteFe3+2Al2(UO2)2(PO4)4(SO4)(OH)2 · 20H2OMon.
8.EB.40RanunculiteHAl(UO2)(PO4)(OH)3 · 4H2OMon. 2/m : B2/b
8.EB.45TrianguliteAl3(UO2)4(PO4)4(OH)5 · 5H2OTric.
8.EB.50FurongiteAl13(UO2)7(PO4)13(OH)14 · 58H2OTric. 1 : P1
8.EB.55ArsenosabugaliteH0.5Al0.5(UO2)2(AsO4)2 · 8H2OTric. 1 : P1
8.EB.55SabugaliteHAl(UO2)4(PO4)4 · 16H2OMon. 2/m : B2/m
8.EB.60Horákite(Bi7O7OH)[(UO2)4(PO4)2(AsO4)2(OH)2] · 3.5H2OMon. 2/m : B2/b

RadioactivityHide

Radioactivity:
Element % Content Activity (Bq/kg) Radiation Type
Uranium (U) 45.8575% 11,464,375 α, β, γ
Thorium (Th) 0.0000% 0 α, β, γ
Potassium (K) 0.0000% 0 β, γ

For comparison:

  • Banana: ~15 Bq per fruit
  • Granite: 1,000–3,000 Bq/kg
  • EU exemption limit: 10,000 Bq/kg

Note: Risk is shown relative to daily recommended maximum exposure to non-background radiation of 1000 µSv/year. Note that natural background radiation averages around 2400 µSv/year so in reality these risks are probably extremely overstated! With infrequent handling and safe storage natural radioactive minerals do not usually pose much risk.

Interactive Simulator:

Note: The mass selector refers to the mass of radioactive mineral present, not the full specimen, also be aware that the matrix may also be radioactive, possibly more radioactive than this mineral!

Activity: –

DistanceDose rateRisk
1 cm
10 cm
1 m

The external dose rate (D) from a radioactive mineral is estimated by summing the gamma radiation contributions from its Uranium, Thorium, and Potassium content, disregarding daughter-product which may have a significant effect in some cases (eg 'pitchblende'). This involves multiplying the activity (A, in Bq) of each element by its specific gamma ray constant (Γ), which accounts for its unique gamma emissions. The total unshielded dose at 1 cm is then scaled by the square of the distance (r, in cm) and multiplied by a shielding factor (μshield). This calculation provides a 'worst-case' or 'maximum risk' estimate because it assumes the sample is a point source and entirely neglects any self-shielding where radiation is absorbed within the mineral itself, meaning actual doses will typically be lower. The resulting dose rate (D) is expressed in microsieverts per hour (μSv/h).

D = ((AU × ΓU) + (ATh × ΓTh) + (AK × ΓK)) / r2 × μshield

Fluorescence of UranospiniteHide

In UV light:
Bright lemon-yellow (UV).

Other InformationHide

Notes:
Radioactive.
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 UranospiniteHide

References for UranospiniteHide

Reference List:
Weisbach A. (1873), Neue Uranerze von Neustädtel bei Schneeberg.- Jahrbuch für das Berg- und Hüttenwesen im Königreiche Sachsen, Abhandlungen, 119-121.
Goldschmidt (1899) Zeitschrift für Kristallographie, Mineralogie und Petrographie, Leipzig: 31: 468.
Butler, B.S., Loughlin, G.F., Heikes, V.C. (1920) The ore deposits of Utah. Professional Paper 111. US Geological Survey doi:10.3133/pp111 p.115
Larsen, Esper S. (1921) The microscopic determination of the nonopaque minerals. Bulletin 679. US Geological Survey doi:10.3133/b679 pp.150-151
(1923) Atlas Der Krystallformen Vol. 9 - Text - Band IX - Trechmannit-Zoisit und Nachträge. Carl Winters Universitätsbuchhandlung, Heidelberg.p.41
Palache, Charles; Berman, Harry; Frondel, Clifford (1951) The System of Mineralogy (7th ed.) Vol. 2 - Halides, Nitrates, Borates, Carbonates, Sulfates, Phosphates, Arsenates, Tungstates, Molybdates, Etc. John Wiley and Sons.pp.990-991
Mrose, Mary E. (1953) Studies of uranium minerals (XIII): Synthetic uranospinites. American Mineralogist, 38 (11-12) 1159-1168
Frondel, Clifford (1958) Systematic mineralogy of uranium and thorium. Bulletin 1064. US Geological Survey doi:10.3133/b1064 pp.183-187
Walenta, Kurt (1965) Beiträge zur Kenntnis seltener Arsenatmineralien unter besonderer Berücksichtigung von Vorkommen des Schwarzwaldes. 2. Folge [Rare arsenate minerals with special consideration of occurrences in the Black Forest. Part II]. Mineralogy and Petrology, 9 (3). 252-282 doi:10.1007/bf01128088
Bulletin of the Moravian Museum, Brno (1984): 69: 7-35.
Dal Bo, Fabrice, Hatert, Frédéric, Philippo, Simon (2018) Supergene Uranyl Mineralization of the Rabejac Deposit, Lodève, France. Minerals, 8 (9) 414 doi:10.3390/min8090414
(2021) Uranospinite. Handbook of Mineralogy. Mineralogical Society of America

Localities for UranospiniteHide

Showing 72 localities.

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.
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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
 
  • La Rioja Province
    • Vinchina department
      • Jagüé
        • Sierra de Cumichango
          • Quebrada de Cumichango
Las Especies Minerales de La Republica ...
  • San Juan Province
    • Sarmiento Department
      • Jagüel
        • San Santiago deposit
Encyclopedia of Minerals
Australia
 
  • South Australia
    • District Council of Yankalilla
      • Myponga
South Australian Museum collections / ... +3 other references
    • Pastoral Unincorporated Area
      • Radium Hill area
SA Geodata Database - Mineral Deposit ...
Austria
 
  • Salzburg
    • St. Johann im Pongau District
Paar et al. (1978)
      • Mühlbach am Hochkönig
Strasser (1989)
China
 
  • Guangxi
    • Guilin
      • Ziyuan Co.
        • Miaoershan Uranium ore field (Ziyuan Uranium ore field)
Shaohua Shi et al. (2011)
Czech Republic
 
  • Central Bohemian Region
    • Příbram District
      • Háje
Pauliš P. et al. (Kutna Hora, issue 1) +1 other reference
- (Pavel Škácha coll.)
  • Karlovy Vary Region
    • Karlovy Vary District
Hloušek et al. (2002)
    • Sokolov District
Pauliš P. et al. (Kutna Hora, issue 1)
Petr Pauliš
  • Olomouc Region
    • Jeseník District
      • Javorník
        • Zálesí
Sejkora (1994)
Europe
 
  • Ore Mountains
Paulis et al. (2003)
France
 
  • Nouvelle-Aquitaine
    • Haute-Vienne
      • Bellac
        • Compreignac
Queneau (n.d.)
  • Occitanie
    • Hérault
      • Lodève
        • Le Bosc
Frédéric Bonnet Collection
        • Le Puech
Dal Bo et al. (2018)
        • Lodève
- (1998)
Germany
 
  • Baden-Württemberg
    • Freiburg Region
      • Rottweil
        • Schenkenzell
          • Wittichen
            • Böckelsbach valley
            • Burgfelsen
Walenta (1992)
            • Heubach Valley
Walenta (1992)
            • Wüstenbächle
Walenta (1992)
      • Waldshut
        • Dachsberg
          • Urberg
Walenta (1992)
        • St Blasien
          • Menzenschwand
Möhn et al. (11/2020)
            • Vorderdorf
Weiß (1990)
    • Karlsruhe Region
      • Freudenstadt
        • Alpirsbach
          • Reinerzau mining district
            • Auerhahn Inn
Walenta (1992)
Walenta (1992)
  • Bavaria
    • Lower Franconia
      • Aschaffenburg District
        • Sailauf
          • Hartkoppe
  • Rhineland-Palatinate
    • Bad Kreuznach
      • Rüdesheim
        • Niederhausen
N. Jb. Miner. Abh. 115 (1971)
    • Birkenfeld
      • Birkenfeld
        • Ellweiler
Aufschluss 69/ (7+8) +1 other reference
    • Donnersbergkreis
      • Winnweiler
        • Winnweiler
Weiß (1990)
  • Saxony
    • Erzgebirgskreis
      • Annaberg-Buchholz
        • Kleinrückerswalde
Möhn et al. (07/2020)
      • Schneeberg
        • Neustädtel
          • Weißer Hirsch Mine (shaft 3)
A. Weisbach (1873) +1 other reference
Greece
 
  • Attica
    • East Attica
      • Lavreotiki
        • Plaka
          • Paliokamariza Mines (Paleokamariza Mines)
Branko Rieck collection (EDS and SXRD analyses) +3 other references
Iran
 
  • Isfahan Province
    • Nain County
      • Anarak District
Bariand et al. (1993)
Italy
 
  • Piedmont
    • Cuneo Province
      • Bagnolo Piemonte
Piccoli (2002) +1 other reference
Marello et al. (2013)
      • Canosio
Piccoli et al. (2007)
Kazakhstan
 
  • Jetisu Region
    • Alakol District
Sidorenko et al. (2007)
Morocco
 
  • Drâa-Tafilalet Region
    • Ouarzazate Province
      • Amerzgane Cercle
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Favreau et al. (2006)
Favreau et al. (2006)
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Mochnacka et al. (2000) +1 other reference
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Siuda R. et al. (2008) +1 other reference
Łukasz Kruszewski (pers. comm., to be updated) +4 other references
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Kucha (2021)
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      • Gmina Polkowice
Kucha (2021)
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Alekseev (2025)
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Pavel M. Kartashov (n.d.)
South Africa
 
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Cairncross et al. (1995)
Switzerland
 
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          • La Creusaz
Stalder et al. (1998)
Tajikistan
 
  • Sughd
    • Kandjol ore field
Chernikov et al. (1997)
UK
 
  • England
    • Cornwall
      • Carn Brea
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Golley et al. (1995)
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Day (1999)
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  • Arizona
    • Coconino County
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Scarborough (1981)
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Anthony et al. (1995) +1 other reference
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Page et al. (1956) +2 other references
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Eckel et al. (1997)
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Carlson et al. (2007)
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NBMG Bull 70 Geology and Mineral ...
Castor et al. (2004) +1 other reference
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Morrill +1 other reference
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Dunn (1995) +1 other reference
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Lalith Aditya Senthil Kumar Collection
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Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology NBMG ...
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DANA R. KELLEY AND PAUL F. KERR (1958)
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Bullock (1981)
    • Kane County
Palache et al. (1951) +1 other reference
  • Wyoming
Hausel et al. (2001)
Uzbekistan
 
  • Namangan Region
    • Pop District
Pekov (1998) +1 other reference
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