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Valleriite

A valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered
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About ValleriiteHide

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Johan G. Wallerius
Formula:
(Fe2+,Cu)4(Mg,Al)3S4(OH,O)6
Colour:
Dark gray-bronze-yellow
Lustre:
Metallic, Sub-Metallic
Hardness:
1 - 1½
Specific Gravity:
3.14
Crystal System:
Trigonal
Name:
Named after Johan Gottschalk Wallerius (Vallerius) (11 July 1709, Närke, Sweden – 16 November 1785, Uppsala, Sweden), chemist and mineralogist at the University of Uppsala, Sweden. He was the first chair of chemistry, medicine, and pharmacy in 1750. He had numerous publications on chemical, mineralogical, and geological subjects.

See http://www.mindat.org/mesg-6-153088.html for discussion on origin of the name and the false attribution to Goran Wallerius (1683-1742), Swedish mining engineer.
Valleriite Group.
May be confused with mackinawite.


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
4136
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:4136:8

Similar NamesHide

IMA Classification of ValleriiteHide

Approved, 'Grandfathered' (first described prior to 1959)
IMA Formula:
2[(Fe,Cu)S] · 1.53[(Mg,Al)(OH)2]

Classification of ValleriiteHide

2.FD.30

2 : SULFIDES and SULFOSALTS (sulfides, selenides, tellurides; arsenides, antimonides, bismuthides; sulfarsenites, sulfantimonites, sulfbismuthites, etc.)
F : Sulfides of arsenic, alkalies; sulfides with halide, oxide, hydroxide, H2O
D : With O, OH, H2O
2.14.1.1

2 : SULFIDES
14 : Hydroxysulfides and Hydrated Sulfides
4.7

4 : Oxysulphides

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

Metallic, Sub-Metallic
Transparency:
Opaque
Colour:
Dark gray-bronze-yellow
Streak:
Black
Hardness:
1 - 1½ on Mohs scale
Comment:
Less than graphite
Cleavage:
Very Good
{0001}
Density:
3.14 g/cm3 (Measured)    3.21 g/cm3 (Calculated)

Optical Data of ValleriiteHide

Anisotropism:
Strong, golden yellow
Reflectivity:
WavelengthR1 (%)R2 (%)
400nm10.5%11.1%
420nm10.8%11.3%
440nm10.7%12.7%
460nm10.6%14.2%
480nm10.5%15.8%
500nm10.5%17.3%
520nm10.3%18.8%
540nm10.3%20.1%
560nm10.3%21.3%
580nm10.2%22.4%
600nm10.3%23.4%
620nm10.3%24.4%
640nm10.3%25.1%
660nm10.4%25.8%
680nm10.3%26.4%
700nm10.3%26.9%


Graph shows reflectance levels at different wavelengths (in nm). Peak reflectance is 26.9%.
R1 shown in black, R2 shown in red
Pleochroism:
Strong
Comments:
Pale yellow to deep brown.

Chemistry of ValleriiteHide

Mindat Formula:
(Fe2+,Cu)4(Mg,Al)3S4(OH,O)6
Element Weights:
Element% weight
Fe42.419 %
S24.356 %
O18.230 %
Mg13.846 %
H1.148 %

Calculated from ideal end-member formula.
Common Impurities:
Ni,Ca,K,Na,Si

Crystallography of ValleriiteHide

Crystal System:
Trigonal
Cell Parameters:
a = 64.46 Å, c = 34.10 Å
Ratio:
a:c = 1 : 0.529
Unit Cell V:
122,705.95 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
390
Comment:
Point Group: 3 2/m or 3m.; Space Group: R3m or R3m.

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0018019ValleriiteHiller J (1939) Zur Kristallstruktur des Valleriits _cod_database_code 1011125 Zeitschrift fur Kristallographie 101 425-43419390293
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X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide

Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacingIntensity
11.39 Å(100)
5.71 Å(100)
3.27 Å(60)
3.80 Å(50)
3.23 Å(50)
2.846 Å(50)
1.885 Å(50)

Geological EnvironmentHide

Paragenetic Mode(s):
Paragenetic ModeEarliest Age (Ga)
Stage 3b: Earth’s earliest hydrosphere>4.45
13 : Hadean serpentinization
Stage 7: Great Oxidation Event<2.4
47a : [Near-surface hydration of prior minerals]

Type Occurrence of ValleriiteHide

Other Language Names for ValleriiteHide

German:Valleriit
Simplified Chinese:墨铜矿
Spanish:Valleriita

Relationship of Valleriite to other SpeciesHide

Other Members of Valleriite Group:
Ekplexite(Nb,Mo,W)S2 · (Mg1-xAlx)(OH)2+xTrig.
FerrotochiliniteFe2+6(Fe2+,Mg)5S6(OH)10Mon.
Ferrovalleriite2(Fe,Cu)S · 1.5Fe(OH)2 Trig.
Haapalaite(Fe2+,Ni)2(Mg,Fe2+)1.61S2(OH)3.22Hex.
TochiliniteFe2+5-6(Mg,Fe2+)5S6(OH)10Mon.
Yushkinite(Mg,Al)V4+S2(OH)2Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : P3m1

Common AssociatesHide

Associations Based on Photo Data:
50 photos of Valleriite associated with MagnetiteFe2+Fe3+2O4
26 photos of Valleriite associated with ChalcopyriteCuFeS2
24 photos of Valleriite associated with BorniteCu5FeS4
22 photos of Valleriite associated with CalciteCaCO3
10 photos of Valleriite associated with IowaiteMg6Fe3+2(OH)16Cl2 · 4H2O
7 photos of Valleriite associated with SphaleriteZnS
6 photos of Valleriite associated with VyalsoviteFeCaAlS(OH)5
6 photos of Valleriite associated with Chlorite Group
4 photos of Valleriite associated with Serpentine SubgroupD3[Si2O5](OH)4
4 photos of Valleriite associated with DypingiteMg5(CO3)4(OH)2 · 5H2O

Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat GroupingHide

2.FD.Ferrovalleriite2(Fe,Cu)S · 1.5Fe(OH)2 Trig.
2.FD.05KermesiteSb2S2OTric. 1 : P1
2.FD.10Viaeneite(Fe,Pb)4S8OMon.
2.FD.20ErditeNaFeS2 · 2H2OMon. 2/m : B2/b
2.FD.25CoyoteiteNaFe3S5 · 2H2OTric.
2.FD.30Yushkinite(Mg,Al)V4+S2(OH)2Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : P3m1
2.FD.30Ekplexite(Nb,Mo,W)S2 · (Mg1-xAlx)(OH)2+xTrig.
2.FD.30Haapalaite(Fe2+,Ni)2(Mg,Fe2+)1.61S2(OH)3.22Hex.
2.FD.35Kaskasite(Mo,Nb)S2 · (Mg1-xAlx)(OH)2+xTrig.
2.FD.35Manganokaskasite(Mo,Nb)S2 · (Mn1-xAlx)(OH)2+xTrig.
2.FD.35TochiliniteFe2+5-6(Mg,Fe2+)5S6(OH)10Mon.
2.FD.35FerrotochiliniteFe2+6(Fe2+,Mg)5S6(OH)10Mon.
2.FD.40WilhelmramsayiteCu3FeS3 · 2H2OOrth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pmmm
2.FD.45VyalsoviteFeCaAlS(OH)5Mon. m : Bm
2.FD.50BazhenoviteCa8S2(S3)(S2O3)(OH)12 · 20H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
2.FD.55'UM2004-56-OS:BiCuPb'PbCu4Bi4S2(O,OH,H2O)16 (?)Tet.

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 ValleriiteHide

References for ValleriiteHide

Reference List:

Localities for ValleriiteHide

Showing 306 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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- 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
 
  • Mendoza Province
    • Tupungato Department
      • Santa Clara District
KOSTADINOFF
  • San Luis Province
    • Coronel Pringles Department
      • Estancia Grande
FERRACUTTI +1 other reference
Australia
 
  • New South Wales
    • Clarke Co.
      • Rockvale
McClatchie & Sylvester (1970)
    • Mouramba Co.
      • Nymagee
McKinnon et al. (2005)
    • Wellesley Co.
      • Delegate
Buchwald (1975)
    • Yancowinna Co.
      • Broken Hill district
        • Broken Hill
Ramdohr (1950)
Ramdohr (1950)
Ramdohr (1950)
Ramdohr (1950)
            • Block 39
Ramdohr (1950)
Ramdohr (1950)
Ramdohr (1950)
Ramdohr (1950)
      • Thackaringa District
Munro-Smith (2006)
  • Tasmania
    • West Coast municipality
      • Zeehan mining district
Bottrill & Sorrell 2007 +1 other reference
Ralph Bottrill collection
        • North Dundas
Groves
  • Victoria
    • Mansfield Shire
      • Woods Point
Bussat (1980)
  • Western Australia
    • Coolgardie Shire
      • Nepean
Nickel et al. (1976)
      • Widgiemooltha
McQueen (1981)
    • Kalgoorlie-Boulder Shire
      • Broad Arrow Goldfield
        • Bardoc
Marston (1984)
John Barry (1974)
    • Leonora Shire
      • Leinster
Marston (1984)
Marston (1984)
    • Wiluna Shire
      • Lake Way Station
Grguric et al. (2013)
      • Mount Keith
Grguric (2003)
    • Yalgoo Shire
Frater (1983)
      • Mellenbye Station
Copper Mineralisation in Western ...
Austria
 
  • Burgenland
    • Oberwart District
      • Bernstein
Huber et al. (1977)
Feuerbach et al. (1969) +1 other reference
  • Carinthia
    • Sankt Veit an der Glan District
      • Hüttenberg
        • Hüttenberger Erzberg
          • Knappenberg
Niedermayr et al. (1995)
  • Salzburg
    • Tamsweg District
      • Muhr
        • Schellgaden
          • Gold mines
Exel (1993)
Auer (1995)
    • Zell am See District
      • Mittersill
Unger (1969) +1 other reference
      • Piesendorf
Archiv f.Lagerstättenforschung
      • Uttendorf
Strasser (1989)
      • Zell am See
Strasser (1989)
  • Styria
    • Leoben District
      • Sankt Stefan ob Leoben
        • Lobminggraben
Postl (1981)
  • Tyrol
    • Lienz District
      • Sankt Jakob in Defereggen
        • Tögischgraben
Exel (1993)
Brazil
 
  • Minas Gerais
    • Fortaleza de Minas
Marchetto (1990)
  • São Paulo
    • Cajati
Menezes et al. (1984)
Canada
 
  • British Columbia
    • Alberni Mining Division
      • Ahousat
personal correspondence with Giles ... +1 other reference
    • Atlin Mining Division
      • Atlin Lake Area
        • Hoboe Creek
Peatfield (n.d.)
the world's largest besshi-type ... +2 other references
    • Liard Mining Division
Nixon et al. (1998) +2 other references
  • Nunavut
    • Coppermine River area
Chamberlain et al. (1965)
    • Itchen Lake
      • Izok Lake
Harris et al. (1984)
  • Ontario
    • Greater Sudbury
      • Levack Township
Ames et al. (2003)
Canadian Mineralogist 7:85
157-158. +1 other reference
    • Thunder Bay District
Caglioti (2023)
  • Québec
    • Abitibi-Témiscamingue
      • Abitibi RCM
        • La Motte
Sabina (2003)
            • Marbridge No. 1 mine
Mineral Record (1976)
Mineral Record (1976)
    • Nord-du-Québec
      • Jamésie
        • Baie-James
SIGEOM systeme d'information geominiere ...
    • Outaouais
      • Les Collines-de-l'Outaouais RCM
        • Chelsea
          • Autoroute 5
Mineralienkabinet J. de Fourestier
        • La Pêche
          • Wakefield
Sabina (1987) +1 other reference
  • Yukon
    • Whitehorse mining district
Sabina (1973)
Tenney et al. (1967-1980)
Tenney et al. (1967-1980) +2 other references
Petruk et al. (1971)
Chile
 
  • Santiago Metropolitan Region
    • Santiago Province
Anglo American plc
China
 
  • Anhui
Cai et al. (2009)
      • Shizishan ore field
Zhaowen Xu et al. (2007)
      • Tongguanshan ore field
Junwu Lu and Yuanfa Xia (2001)
  • Gansu
    • Jinchang
      • Jinchuan District
Ruiqi Wang (1977) +2 other references
  • Guizhou
    • Zunyi
      • Bozhou District
        • Zunyi Ni-Mo-PGE-Au ore field
Nansheng Chen (1996)
  • Heilongjiang
    • Jixi
      • Jidong County
Guanghui Li et al. (2010)
  • Hunan
    • Changsha
      • Liuyang City
Siwei He and Minyun Sun (1986)
    • Zhangjiajie
      • Cili Co.
Nansheng Chen (1996)
  • Inner Mongolia
    • Hinggan League (Xing'an Prefecture)
      • Horqin Right Middle Banner (Ke'erqin Youyi Zhongqi)
Bingjian Xiao (2000) +1 other reference
  • Jiangxi
    • Ganzhou
      • Huichang Co.
Yunhuai Lin (1986)
  • Jilin
    • Tonghua
      • Tonghua Co.
USGS Open-File Report 03-220
  • Liaoning
    • Dalian
      • Wafangdian City
Matsuda (1969)
  • Sichuan
    • Liangshan Yi
      • Huili County
Song et al. (2020)
Zhimin Zhu et al. (2009)
  • Xinjiang
    • Bayin'gholin Autonomous Prefecture
      • Ruoqiang Co. (Qakilik Co.; Chaqiliq Co.)
        • Pobei ore district
Jingwen Mao et al. (2007)
    • Hami Prefecture (Kumul Prefecture; Qumul Prefecture)
      • Yizhou District
        • Huangshan-Jing'erquan ore belt
Zhuangzhi Qian et al. (2009) +1 other reference
    • Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture
      • Altay Prefecture (Aletai Prefecture)
        • Fuyun Co. (Koktokay Co.)
Zuoheng Zhang et al. (2007)
      • Tacheng Prefecture (Tarbaghatay Prefecture)
        • Tuoli Co. (Toli Co.)
          • Sartohay (Sartokay; Sartuohai; Saertuohai)
Zhou et al. (2001)
  • Yunnan
    • Honghe
      • Jinping County
Kaiji Yu (1981)
    • Qujing
      • Zhanyi District
Nansheng Chen (1996)
Cuba
 
  • Holguín Province
    • Moa-Baracoa District
      • Barracanao (Baracoa)
Lazarenkov et al. (2005) +1 other reference
Cyprus
 
  • Limassol District
Thalhammer et al. (1986)
    • Limassol Forest Complex
Foose et al. (1985) +2 other references
Czech Republic
 
  • Vysočina Region
    • Havlíčkův Brod District
      • Krucemburk
Ackerman et al. (2025)
Pašava et al. (2003)
      • Pohled
HAK (1962)
DR Congo
 
  • Haut-Katanga
    • Kipushi Territory
      • Kipushi
Deliens (1996)
Egypt
 
  • Red Sea Governorate
Helmy et al. (2001)
Helmy (2005)
    • Wadi Allaqi District
      • Wadi Haimur
Helmy et al. (1995)
Finland
 
  • North Karelia
Hytönen (1999)
  • North Ostrobothnia
    • Nivala
Geological Survey of Finland 2006 ... +2 other references
    • Raahe
Geological Survey of Finland 2007 ... +1 other reference
    • Taivalkoski
Jupperi Aarre 1997. The magnetite ...
  • North Savo
    • Siilinjärvi
Yara International
  • Pirkanmaa
    • Sastamala
      • Vammala
Häkli et al. (1985) +1 other reference
    • Ylöjärvi
      • Viljakkala
Eilu (2003) +1 other reference
France
 
  • Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
    • Savoie
      • Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne
        • Argentine
          • Montchabert
De Ascençao Guedes et al. (2000)
  • Corsica
    • Haute-Corse
      • Corte
        • Ghisoni
Azias (1968)
Picot et al. (1982)
        • Matra
Azias (1968)
Azias (1968)
        • Morosaglia
Azias (1968)
Azias (1968)
Germany
 
  • Baden-Württemberg
    • Karlsruhe Region
      • Rhein-Neckar-Kreis
        • Eberbach
Frenzel (1953)
  • Bavaria
    • Lower Bavaria
      • Regen District
        • Bodenmais
Weiß (1990)
    • Upper Franconia
      • Wunsiedel im Fichtelgebirge
        • Wunsiedel
          • Sinatengrün
Weiß (1990)
    • Upper Palatinate
      • Cham District
        • Lam
          • Buchet
Weiß (1990)
      • Tirschenreuth District
        • Leonberg
          • Pfaffenreuth
Rank (1985)
        • Pechbrunn
Weiß (1990)
  • Lower Saxony
    • Goslar District
      • Goslar
        • Rammelsberg
  • Rhineland-Palatinate
    • Rhein-Lahn-Kreis
Weiß (1990)
      • Diez
        • Holzappel
Herbst (1969)
  • Saxony
    • Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge
      • Bad Gottleuba-Berggießhübel
Baumann et al. (2000)
  • Schleswig-Holstein
    • Kiel
Ackermand et al. (1973)
  • Thuringia
Witzke et al. (1998)
Greece
 
  • Thessaly
    • Larissa
      • Farsala
Kanellopoulos et al. (2024)
Greenland
 
  • Qeqertalik
    • Disko Island
Pauly (1958)
Bøggild (1953)
  • Sermersooq
    • Arsuk Fjord
      • Ivigtut stock
Guatemala
 
  • Alta Verapaz Department
Econ Geol (1980)
Hungary
 
  • Pest County
    • Szob District
      • Márianosztra
Szakáll & Jánosi. Minerals of Hungary
  • Veszprém County
    • Tapolca District
      • Nemesgulács
Szakáll et al. (1996)
Szakáll & Jánosi. Minerals of Hungary
India
 
  • Rajasthan
    • Jhunjhunu District
Ahmed et al. (2018)
Indonesia
 
  • Papua Province
    • Mimika Regency
Singer et al. (2008)
Iraq
 
  • Sulaymaniyah Governorate
    • Pshdar District
      • Qaladiza
        • Hero
Al-Hermezi et al. (1986)
Italy
 
  • Liguria
    • Genoa
      • Castiglione Chiavarese
Antofilli et al. (1983)
      • Ceranesi
        • Livellato
          • Case Lagoscuro
Biagioni et al. (2020)
      • Cogoleto
Collected by C. Balestra and probed by ...
      • Genoa
        • Borzoli
Giuseppe Pipino - L'antica miniera di Monte Ramazzo e i suoi minerali - Rivista Mineralogica Italiana et al. (1986)
      • Sestri Levante
- (n.d.)
  • Lombardy
    • Sondrio Province
      • Valfurva
        • Zebrù Valley
Bedognè et al. (2006)
  • Piedmont
    • Metropolitan City of Turin
      • Balangero
Prete (1995)
      • Chialamberto
Piccoli et al. (2007)
      • Lessolo
        • Calea
Piccoli et al. (2007)
Piccoli et al. (2007)
Piccoli et al. (2007)
      • Traversella
Gruppo Mineralogico Valchiusella et al. (2005)
      • Valprato Soana
        • Campiglia Soana
Novarese (1920) +1 other reference
        • Piamprato
- (n.d.)
    • Verbano-Cusio-Ossola Province
      • Ornavasso
Piccoli et al. (2007)
      • Valstrona
        • Campello Monti
and Beiträge zur Geologie der Schweiz +1 other reference
    • Vercelli Province
Piccoli et al. (2007)
      • Rimella
Piccoli et al. (2007)
  • Sardinia
    • South Sardinia Province
      • Gonnosfanadiga
        • Fenugu Sibiri Mine
Caboni et al. (2018)
  • Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol
    • South Tyrol
      • Burggrafenamt (Burgraviato)
        • Moos in Passeier (Moso in Passiria)
Exel (1987)
      • Eisacktal (Valle Isarco)
Exel (1987) +6 other references
Exel (1987)
      • Puster Valley District
        • Prettau (Predoi)
Exel (1987)
    • Trento Province
      • Fornace
Dessau G.
      • Roncegno Terme
De Michele (1974)
Japan
 
  • Hokkaidō Prefecture
    • Kamikawa Subprefecture
      • Shimokawa
Schoeman (1996) +1 other reference
  • Iwate Prefecture
    • Oshu City
      • Esashi ward
Muramatsu et al. (1975)
Harada et al. (2016)
  • Miyazaki Prefecture
    • Hyuga City
Matsukuma (1962)
    • Koyu district
      • Kijō
Matsukuma (1962)
    • Nishiusuki District
      • Takachiho
- (n.d.)
  • Okayama Prefecture
    • Takahashi City
      • Bitchū
        • Fuka
Takechi et al. (2003)
Kazakhstan
 
  • Abai Region
    • Ayagoz District
Singer et al. (2008)
  • East Kazakhstan Region
    • Kurshim District
Lobanov et al. (2012)
  • Karaganda Region
    • Balkhash
      • Kounrad Massif
Singer et al. (2008)
  • Kostanay Region
    • Kamysty District
Singer et al. (2008)
Kosovo
 
  • Mitrovica District
    • Mitrovica
      • Trepča complex
Féraud J. (1979)
Madagascar
 
  • Betsiboka
    • Tsaratanàna District
      • Betrandraka Commune
Behier (1963)
Montenegro
 
  • Andrijevica Municipality
    • Konjusi (Konjuhe)
Ivan Jurković (2007)
Ivan Jurković (2007)
  • Bijelo Polje Municipality
Ivan Jurković (2007)
  • Pljevlja Municipality
biomine.brgm.fr (2015)
Morocco
 
  • Drâa-Tafilalet Region
Weiß (2006)
    • Ouarzazate Province
      • Amerzgane Cercle
        • Ouisselsate Caïdat
ONA
North Macedonia
 
  • Makedonska Kamenica Municipality
Central Asia Metals PLC
  • Probistip Municipality
    • Kratovo-Zletovo ore district
RMZ - Materials and Geoenvironment Vol 52 No. 3 pp 535-548 (2006)
  • Radoviš Municipality
Singer et al. (2008) +4 other references
Norway
 
  • Innlandet
    • Folldal
      • Folldal Mines
Pedersen (1979)
  • Nordland
    • Fauske
      • Sulitjelma
        • Sulitjelma Copper Mines
Ramdohr (1938)
    • Hemnes
      • Bleikvasslia
F.M. Vokes (1963) +1 other reference
    • Narvik
      • Ballangen
        • Håfjellet
Foslie (1950)
    • Rana
Saager (1967)
    • Vågan
      • Austvågøy
Flood (1964)
  • Troms og Finnmark
    • Alta
Oosterom (1956)
    • Kåfjord
Vokes (1957)
        • Moskogaissa Mines
- (2024)
- (2024)
- (2015)
- (2024)
  • Trøndelag
    • Røros
      • Røros copper mines
        • Nordgruve mining field
Jøsang (1964)
Jøsang (1964)
        • Storwartz mining field
Jøsang (1964)
Jøsang (1964)
Jøsang (1964)
Jøsang (1964)
Jøsang (1964)
    • Røyrvik
- (2024)
  • Vestland
    • Stad
      • Selje
        • Årsheim
Pinet et al. (1985)
Peru
 
  • Pasco
    • Pasco province
      • Cerro de Pasco
        • Atacocha mining district
De Montreuil (1971)
Poland
 
  • Lower Silesian Voivodeship
    • Jawor County
      • Gmina Bolków
        • Radzimowice
Janeczek et al. (1991)
Siuda (2001)
    • Kamienna Góra County
      • Gmina Kamienna Góra
        • Czarnów
Mochnacka et al. (2009)
    • Świdnica County
      • Gmina Dobromierz
Lis et al. (1986)
      • Gmina Marcinowice
Georg Horninger (1940)
      • Gmina Strzegom
        • Strzegom
Lis et al. (1986)
Romania
 
  • Caraş-Severin County
Cook et al. (2001)
    • Ocna de Fier
Cook et al. (2001)
  • Maramureș County
    • Groșii Țibleșului
Szakáll (2002)
Russia
 
  • Bashkortostan
    • Baymaksky District
Melekestseva (2005)
  • Chelyabinsk Oblast
    • Sosnovsky District
      • Bereznyakovskoe ore field
Spiridonov et al. (the South Urals)
  • Irkutsk Oblast
    • Bodaybinsky District
      • Bodaibo
        • Lena Gold District
Yudovskaya et al. (2016)
    • Uda–Biryusa district
Barkov et al. (2019)
  • Krasnoyarsk Krai
Alexander V. Dedeev et al (2002) +1 other reference
    • Taymyrskiy Autonomous Okrug
      • Taimyr Peninsula
Genkin et al. (1986) +1 other reference
          • Noril'sk Cu-Ni deposit
            • Noril'sk-1 Cu-Ni deposit
Nornickel
          • Talnakh Cu-Ni Deposit
Pekov (1998)
Am Min 66:638-639 +4 other references
Gerald K. Czamanske et al. (1992)
Pekov (1998)
  • Murmansk Oblast
    • Kovdorsky District
Anthony et al. (2016) +3 other references
Mikhailova et al. (2015)
...
    • Pechengsky District
Kravtsova et al. (2002)
  • Primorsky Krai
    • Dalnegorsk Urban District
      • Dalnegorsk
Grant et al. (2001)
Vasilenko (2001)
    • Olginsky District
      • Shcherbakovka
Warren J. Nokleberg et al (1996)
  • Republic of Karelia
    • Pitkyarantsky District
Ivashchenko et al. (2011, September)
  • Sakha
    • Aldan
USGS Open File Report 2005-1252 p26
  • Sverdlovsk Oblast
    • Asbest
Антонов (2003)
    • Kirovgrad
Vikent’ev et al. (2006)
    • Polevskoy
Grabezhev et al. (2007)
  • Voronezh Oblast
Gillen et al. (Eds.)
  • Zabaykalsky Krai
    • Kalarsky District
      • Kodar–Udokan ore district
        • Udokan
Cox et al. (2003)
    • Nerchinsky District
      • Adun-Cholon Range
Kasatkin et al. (2014)
Serbia
 
Slobodan A. Radosavljević et al. (2013)
Radosavljevic-Mihajlovic et al. (2007)
Radosavljević-Mihajlović et al. (2017)
  • Central Serbia
    • Belgrade
      • Voždovac
Cissarz et al. (1957)
    • Bor District
      • Bor
RTB Bor
Slovakia
 
  • Banská Bystrica Region
    • Banská Štiavnica District
      • Vysoká
Lexa et al. (1999) +2 other references
  • Prešov Region
    • Prešov District
      • Zlatá Baňa
Duda et. all.
Ďuďa R. (2001)
South Africa
 
  • Eastern Cape
    • Alfred Nzo District Municipality
      • Umzimvubu Local Municipality
        • Insizwa
Tischler et al. (1981)
  • Limpopo
    • Capricorn District Municipality
      • Blouberg Local Municipality
        • Waterberg project
McCreesh et al. (2018)
    • Mopani District Municipality
      • Ba-Phalaborwa Local Municipality
        • Phalaborwa
Heinrich (1970) +4 other references
Du Plessis (2019)
    • Sekhukhune District Municipality
      • Fetakgomo Tubatse Local Municipality
Anthony et al. (1990)
        • Steelpoort
Anthony et al. (1990)
  • Mpumalanga
    • Ehlanzeni District Municipality
      • Mbombela Local Municipality
Cairncross et al. (1995)
    • Gert Sibande District Municipality
      • Chief Albert Luthuli Local Municipality
        • Waterval
          • Uitkomst Complex
Günther (2013)
  • Northern Cape
    • Namakwa District Municipality
Cairncross (2004) +1 other reference
Sri Lanka
 
  • North Central Province
    • Anuradhapura District
Samarakoon et al. (2021)
Sweden
 
  • Dalarna County
    • Falun
      • Grycksbo
  • Norrbotten County
    • Pajala
      • Sahavaara
Bowell et al. (2026)
  • Örebro County
    • Askersund
      • Zinkgruvan
Sandström et al. (2011)
    • Ljusnarsberg
      • Kopparberg
Anthony et al. (1990)
Öfvers. KVA handl. (1870)
  • Värmland County
    • Filipstad
      • Långban Ore District
Gatedal (n.d.)
Gatedal (2003)
      • Persberg ore district
Sandström et al. (2009)
Gatedal (n.d.) +1 other reference
Östra Värmlands Mineral Society
  • Västerbotten County
    • Malå
Boliden Group
    • Norsjö
Ödman (1939)
    • Skellefteå
      • Boliden
      • Sandfors
Nysten (1990)
    • Vilhelmina
Juve (1974)
  • Västernorrland County
    • Sundsvall
Kresten (1990)
Switzerland
 
  • Grisons
    • Albula Region
Stalder et al. (1998)
      • Surses
        • Marmorera lake
Dietrich (1972)
  • Ticino
    • Lugano
      • Alto Malcantone
Köppel (1966)
      • Miglieglia
Köppel (1966)
  • Valais
    • Brig
      • Zwischbergen
Stalder et al. (1998)
    • Visp
      • Zermatt
Meisser et al. (1990)
Tajikistan
 
  • Sughd
    • Mastchoh District
      • Altyn-Topkan ore field (Zarnisor ore field)
Xinjiang Tacheng International Resources Ltd.
Turkey
 
  • Denizli Province
Akbulut et al. (2010)
  • Diyarbakir Province
    • Ergani District
      • Ergani
Akinci (2009)
  • Elazığ Province
    • Keban District
Kines (1969)
  • Hatay Province
    • Antakya
Akinci (2009)
UK
 
  • England
    • Cornwall
      • Mullion
Golley et al. (1995)
Golley et al. (1995)
  • Scotland
    • Aberdeenshire
Babkine et al. (1968) +1 other reference
Ukraine
 
  • Odessa Oblast
    • Podilsk Raion
Bobrov et al. (2006, August) +1 other reference
USA
 
  • Arizona
    • Gila County
      • Banner Mining District
        • Christmas
Perry (1969) +2 other references
    • Pima County
      • Sierrita Mountains
        • Pima Mining District
          • San Xavier
            • Mission complex
Pinch (1977) +1 other reference
      • Tucson area
Pinch (1978)
  • California
    • Del Norte County
      • Klamath Mountains
Dunning et al. (2002)
          • Low Divide
California Geology: 48 (5) +1 other reference
California Geology: 48 (5)
  • Georgia
    • Paulding County
      • Draketown Pyrite Mining District
Rocks & Minerals: 64:202
      • Hiram
Cook (1978)
  • Maine
    • Hancock County
      • Blue Hill - Castine Mining District
        • Brooksville
King et al. (1994)
    • Knox County
      • Union
Rainville et al. (1976) +1 other reference
      • Warren
Thompson et al. (1998)
  • Michigan
    • Menominee County
      • Hermansville
Li +3 other references
  • Minnesota
    • Saint Louis County
      • Ely-Hoyt Lakes Area
Desautels et al. (2007)
  • New Mexico
    • Grant County
      • Hanover-Fierro Mining District
        • U. V. Industries Continental Pit
Anthony et al. (1990)
A Listing of North Carolina Minerals- ...
  • Vermont
    • Orange County
      • Strafford
        • South Strafford
Rocks & Min. Vol. 71 (1996) +1 other reference
  • Washington
    • Snohomish County
      • Darrington Mining District
        • Jumbo Mountain
Aleksandrov (2005)
      • Monte Cristo Mining District
Milton et al. (1958) +1 other reference
Zimbabwe
 
  • Matabeleland North
    • Bubi District
Williams (1979)
  • Midlands
    • Gokwe North District
Frei (2005)
    • Kwekwe District
Eales (1964)
 
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