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โ‡ฑ Grossular: Mineral information, data and localities.


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Grossular

A valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered
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About GrossularHide

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Formula:
Ca3Al2(SiO4)3
Colour:
Brown, orange, red, yellow, green, white, colorless, pink
Lustre:
Vitreous, Sub-Vitreous
Hardness:
6ยฝ - 7
Specific Gravity:
3.594
Crystal System:
Isometric
Name:
Originally named "cinnamon stone" ("Kanelstein" in German) in 1803 by Abraham Gottlob Werner and renamed grossularite by Werner in 1808. Named for the colour of gooseberries (Ribes grossularium) as the original specimens were this colour.

Unique IdentifiersHide

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Mindat ID:
1755
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:1755:4

IMA Classification of GrossularHide

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Approved, 'Grandfathered' (first described prior to 1959)

Classification of GrossularHide

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9.AD.25

9 : SILICATES (Germanates)
A : Nesosilicates
D : Nesosilicates without additional anions; cations in [6] and/or greater coordination
51.4.3b.2

51 : NESOSILICATES Insular SiO4 Groups Only
4 : Insular SiO4 Groups Only with cations in [6] and >[6] coordination
16.9.6

16 : Silicates Containing Aluminum and other Metals
9 : Aluminosilicates of Ca

Mineral SymbolsHide

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

Please only use the official IMAโ€“CNMNC symbol. Older variants are listed for historical use only.

SymbolSourceReference for Standard
GrsIMAโ€“CNMNCWarr, L.N. (2021). IMAโ€“CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43
GrsSiivolam & Schmid (2007)Siivolam, J. and Schmid, R. (2007) Recommendations by the IUGS Subcommission on the Systematics of Metamorphic Rocks: List of mineral abbreviations. Web-version 01.02.07. IUGS Commission on the Systematics in Petrology. download
GrsWhitney & Evans (2010)Whitney, D.L. and Evans, B.W. (2010) Abbreviations for names of rock-forming minerals. American Mineralogist, 95, 185โ€“187 doi:10.2138/am.2010.3371
GrsThe 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 GrossularHide

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Vitreous, Sub-Vitreous
Transparency:
Transparent, Translucent
Colour:
Brown, orange, red, yellow, green, white, colorless, pink
Comment:
Colorless when pure (rare), commonly red orange to brown.
Streak:
White to pale Brownish white
Hardness:
6ยฝ - 7 on Mohs scale
Tenacity:
Brittle
Cleavage:
None Observed
Parting:
Rarely observed on {110}
Fracture:
Irregular/Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal
Density:
3.594 g/cm3 (Measured)    3.594 g/cm3 (Calculated)

Optical Data of GrossularHide

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Type:
Isotropic
RI values:
n = 1.731 - 1.754
Birefringence:
0.0-0.005
Surface Relief:
High
Pleochroism:
Non-pleochroic
Comments:
Weak strain birefringence

Chemistry of GrossularHide

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Mindat Formula:
Ca3Al2(SiO4)3
Element Weights:
Element% weight
O42.623 %
Ca26.692 %
Si18.705 %
Al11.980 %

Calculated from ideal end-member formula.
Common Impurities:
Fe,Cr,Mn,Mg,Ti

Chemical AnalysisHide

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Oxide wt%:
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TiO20.27 %0.34 %00.10 %0.11 %0.15 %0.19 %0.72 %0.17 %0.40 %
Al2O321.02 %21.14 %22.40 %16.05 %21.31 %18.33 %18.31 %10.09 %10.77 %12.00 %13.46 %19.64 %
Fe2O30.32 %1.85 %0.00 %2.51 %6.42 %4.69 %2.01 %1.89 %2.47 %9.07 %
Cr2O30.09 %6.35 %13.92 %14.97 %12.25 %0.48 %
MnO0.31 %0.10 %0.60 %1.1 %9.44 %35.63 %2.08 %0.31 %0.42 %1.13 %
MgO0.26 %0.27 %0.36 %0.15 %0.48 %0.20 %0.68 %
CaO37.53 %36.49 %37.07 %35.24 %17.2 %32.87 %33.62 %33.08 %34.04 %33.57 %34.82 %
V2O30.61 %0.19 %0.45 %2.99 %
SiO239.2 %39.47 %38.09 %39.17 %38.26 %39.79 %39.3 %36.37 %38.40 %38.68 %38.8 %38.61 %
FeO0.12 %00.63 %13.45 %2.62 %3.1 %0.07 %
Na2O0.01 %0.02 %
K2O
H2O00.10 %0.08 %
Y2O3
Total:99.61 %99.98 %98.99 %100.53 %100.02 %100.32 %100.06 %97.64 %99.59 %99.64 %98.69 %98.82 %
Empirical formulas:
Sample IDEmpirical Formula
9(Ca2.8,Mg0.06,Fe0.05)2.91(Al1.00,Cr0.94,Fe0.06)2 (SiO4)3.034
10Ca2.87,Mg0.02,Fe0.02)2.91(Al1.11,Cr0.76,Fe0.13)2 (SiO4)3.04
Sample references:
IDLocalityReferenceNotes
1Sรธr Rondane Mountains, Queen Maud Land, East Antarctica, AntarcticaSample: Green (tsavorite) porphyroblast Method: Microprobe
2Itrafo, Ampanivana area, Andrembesoa, Betafo District, Vakinankaratra, MadagascarSample: Brown-green crystal. Method: JEOL JXA-8200 electron microprobe in wavelength-dispersive mode under the following conditions: 15 kV accelerating voltage, 15 nA beam current, and count times of 60 seconds on peaks and 30 seconds on the background. The following standards were used: natural grossular (for Si and Ca),banorthite (Al), fayalite (Fe), olivine (Mg), rhodonite(Mn), omphacite (Na), ilmenite (Ti), K-feldspar (K), and pure V and Cr for those elements. The raw data were corrected for matrix effects using a conventional ฮฆฯZ routine in the JEOL software package.
3Jeffrey Mine, Val-des-Sources, Les Sources RCM, Estrie, Quรฉbec, CanadaSample: Light brown and pale orange coloured crystal. Method: Electron-probe micro-analyses were performed with a HITACHI X-569S microprobe operating at an accelerating voltage of 15 kV and a beam current of 15 nA
4  "  "Sample: Green crystal Method: The samples were analyzed using an ARLSEMQ electron microprobe using an operating voltage of 15 kV and an aperture current from a beam surrent monitor of 0.15 uA. The data were corrected for background effects, backscatter, absorption and absorption ,using Bence-Albee factors. The standard used for the chromite analyses was an analyzed chromite. The standards for the garnet analyses were: chromite for chromium, manganite for manganesea, magnesian ferrian grossular for aluminum and silicon, hornblende for iron, magnesium, titanium, potassium and calcium, and NBS stainless steel for nickel.
5Wazuka-cho, Soraku District, Kyoto Prefecture, JapanSample: An intermediate grossular, almandine, spessartine composition from a metamorphosed marl.
6Bellecombe, Chรขtillon, Aosta Valley, ItalySample: Red euhedral grossular (hessonite) crystals associated with clinochlore from rodingite. Method: Quantitative chemical compositions, line scans, backscattered electron (BSE) images, and X-ray elemental maps were collected with a JEOL JXA-8200 WD-ED electron-probe microanalysis (EPMA). The JEOL operating program on a Solaris platform was used for ZAF (atomic number, Z; absorption, A; fluorescence, F) correction and data reduction
7Saranovskii Mine, Sarany, Gornozavodskii District, Perm Krai, RussiaGr76.83 Alm5.59 Sps4.50And12.57CaTi0.51
8  "  "Grs46.35uv42,9prp0.61sps0.72and5.90CaTi2.11glm1.41
9Luikonlahti Mine, Kaavi, North Savo, FinlandSample from pyrrhotite/diopside/garnet ore. Wet chemical analysis.
10  "  "Sample from pyrrhotite-garnet quartzite. Wet chemical analysis
11Green Dragon Mine, Tubussis Farm 22, Dรขures Constituency, Erongo Region, NamibiaEMPA analysis of a zoned crystal with an andradite core and grossular rim. This analysis is from the garnet rim. The analysis was performed using a Cameca SX100 electron microprobe at the Research School of Earth Sciences (RSES), the Australian National University (ANU) with operating conditions of 15 kV acceleration voltage, and 20 nA beam current focused to 1 mm. Natural and synthetic minerals were used as standards. Fe valence states is calculted.
12Tsavorite mining area, Gogogogo, Gogogogo Commune, Ampanihy District, Atsimo-Andrefana, Madagascar

Crystallography of GrossularHide

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Crystal System:
Isometric
Class (H-M):
m3m(4/m32/m) - Hexoctahedral
Space Group:
Ia3d
Cell Parameters:
a = 11.851 โ„ซ
Unit Cell V:
1,664.43 ร…ยณ (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
8
Morphology:
Dodecahedra or trapezohedra, granular, compact, massive. May have hexoctahedral faces. Rarely tetrahexahedral or octahedral.
Twinning:
Not observed

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IDSpeciesReferenceLinkYearLocalityPressure (GPa)Temp (K)
0020179GrossularAntao S M (2013) Is near-endmember birefringent grossular non-cubic? New evidence from synchrotron diffraction The Canadian Mineralogist 51 771-7842013Laghman, Afghanistan0293
0020178GrossularAntao S M (2013) Is near-endmember birefringent grossular non-cubic? New evidence from synchrotron diffraction The Canadian Mineralogist 51 771-7842013Tanzania0293
0020177GrossularAntao S M (2013) Is near-endmember birefringent grossular non-cubic? New evidence from synchrotron diffraction The Canadian Mineralogist 51 771-7842013Tanzania0293
0020176GrossularAntao S M (2013) Is near-endmember birefringent grossular non-cubic? New evidence from synchrotron diffraction The Canadian Mineralogist 51 771-7842013Jeffrey mine, Asbestos, Canada0293
0020175GrossularAntao S M (2013) Is near-endmember birefringent grossular non-cubic? New evidence from synchrotron diffraction The Canadian Mineralogist 51 771-7842013Jeffrey mine, Asbestos, Canada0293
0020174GrossularAntao S M (2013) Is near-endmember birefringent grossular non-cubic? New evidence from synchrotron diffraction The Canadian Mineralogist 51 771-7842013Jeffrey mine, Asbestos, Canada0293
0020173GrossularAntao S M (2013) Is near-endmember birefringent grossular non-cubic? New evidence from synchrotron diffraction The Canadian Mineralogist 51 771-7842013Jeffrey mine, Asbestos, Canada0293
0010465GrossularResende J A L C, Fernandes N G (2005) X-ray powder refinement of a natural garnet from Diamantina, Minas Gerais, Brazil Acta Crystallographica E61 i265-i267๐Ÿ‘ Image
2005Diamantina, Minas Gerais, Brazil0293
0007907GrossularQuartieri S, Chaboy J, Merli M, Oberti R, Ungaretti L (1995) Local structural environment of calcium in garnets: A combined structure-refinement and XANES investigation Physics and Chemistry of Minerals 22 159-1691995Val di Fassa, Italy0293
0007906GrossularQuartieri S, Chaboy J, Merli M, Oberti R, Ungaretti L (1995) Local structural environment of calcium in garnets: A combined structure-refinement and XANES investigation Physics and Chemistry of Minerals 22 159-1691995Bric Canizzi, Liguria, Italy0293
0007905GrossularQuartieri S, Chaboy J, Merli M, Oberti R, Ungaretti L (1995) Local structural environment of calcium in garnets: A combined structure-refinement and XANES investigation Physics and Chemistry of Minerals 22 159-1691995Voltri, Liguria, Italy0293
0000634GrossularHazen R M, Finger L W (1978) Crystal structures and compressibilities of pyrope and grossular to 60 kbar American Mineralogist 63 297-303๐Ÿ‘ Image
1978Georgetown, California, USA0293
0000243GrossularNovak G A, Gibbs G V (1971) The crystal chemistry of the silicate garnets sample Gr American Mineralogist 56 791-825๐Ÿ‘ Image
1971Asbestos, Quebec, Canada0293
0000242GrossularNovak G A, Gibbs G V (1971) The crystal chemistry of the silicate garnets sample Mn-Gr American Mineralogist 56 791-825๐Ÿ‘ Image
1971unknown0293
0000635GrossularHazen R M, Finger L W (1978) Crystal structures and compressibilities of pyrope and grossular to 60 kbar American Mineralogist 63 297-303๐Ÿ‘ Image
1978Georgetown, California, USA1.9293
0000636GrossularHazen R M, Finger L W (1978) Crystal structures and compressibilities of pyrope and grossular to 60 kbar American Mineralogist 63 297-303๐Ÿ‘ Image
1978Georgetown, California, USA3.5293
0000637GrossularHazen R M, Finger L W (1978) Crystal structures and compressibilities of pyrope and grossular to 60 kbar American Mineralogist 63 297-303๐Ÿ‘ Image
1978Georgetown, California, USA6.1293
0000450GrossularMeagher E P (1975) The crystal structures of pyrope and grossularite at elevated temperatures garnet American Mineralogist 60 218-228๐Ÿ‘ Image
19750298
0002775GrossularRodehorst U, Geiger C A, Armbruster T (2002) The crystal structures of grossular and spessartine between 100 and 600 K and the crystal chemistry of grossular-spessartine solid solutions American Mineralogist 87 542-549๐Ÿ‘ Image
20020293
0002774GrossularRodehorst U, Geiger C A, Armbruster T (2002) The crystal structures of grossular and spessartine between 100 and 600 K and the crystal chemistry of grossular-spessartine solid solutions American Mineralogist 87 542-549๐Ÿ‘ Image
20020293
0002773GrossularRodehorst U, Geiger C A, Armbruster T (2002) The crystal structures of grossular and spessartine between 100 and 600 K and the crystal chemistry of grossular-spessartine solid solutions American Mineralogist 87 542-549๐Ÿ‘ Image
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0002772GrossularRodehorst U, Geiger C A, Armbruster T (2002) The crystal structures of grossular and spessartine between 100 and 600 K and the crystal chemistry of grossular-spessartine solid solutions American Mineralogist 87 542-549๐Ÿ‘ Image
20020293
0002771GrossularRodehorst U, Geiger C A, Armbruster T (2002) The crystal structures of grossular and spessartine between 100 and 600 K and the crystal chemistry of grossular-spessartine solid solutions American Mineralogist 87 542-549๐Ÿ‘ Image
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0002770GrossularRodehorst U, Geiger C A, Armbruster T (2002) The crystal structures of grossular and spessartine between 100 and 600 K and the crystal chemistry of grossular-spessartine solid solutions American Mineralogist 87 542-549๐Ÿ‘ Image
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0002769GrossularRodehorst U, Geiger C A, Armbruster T (2002) The crystal structures of grossular and spessartine between 100 and 600 K and the crystal chemistry of grossular-spessartine solid solutions American Mineralogist 87 542-549๐Ÿ‘ Image
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0002768GrossularRodehorst U, Geiger C A, Armbruster T (2002) The crystal structures of grossular and spessartine between 100 and 600 K and the crystal chemistry of grossular-spessartine solid solutions American Mineralogist 87 542-549๐Ÿ‘ Image
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0002767GrossularRodehorst U, Geiger C A, Armbruster T (2002) The crystal structures of grossular and spessartine between 100 and 600 K and the crystal chemistry of grossular-spessartine solid solutions American Mineralogist 87 542-549๐Ÿ‘ Image
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0002766GrossularRodehorst U, Geiger C A, Armbruster T (2002) The crystal structures of grossular and spessartine between 100 and 600 K and the crystal chemistry of grossular-spessartine solid solutions American Mineralogist 87 542-549๐Ÿ‘ Image
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0001927GrossularGeiger C A, Armbruster T (1997) Mn3Al2Si3O12 spessartine and Ca3Al2Si3O12 grossular garnet: Structural dynamics and thermodynamic properties American Mineralogist 82 740-747๐Ÿ‘ Image
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0001924GrossularGeiger C A, Armbruster T (1997) Mn3Al2Si3O12 spessartine and Ca3Al2Si3O12 grossular garnet: Structural dynamics and thermodynamic properties American Mineralogist 82 740-747๐Ÿ‘ Image
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0001570GrossularGanguly J, Cheng W, O'Neill H St C (1993) Syntheses, volume, and structural changes of garnets in the pyrope-grossular join: Implications for stability and mixing properties Sample JW11 American Mineralogist 78 583-593๐Ÿ‘ Image
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0001569GrossularGanguly J, Cheng W, O'Neill H St C (1993) Syntheses, volume, and structural changes of garnets in the pyrope-grossular join: Implications for stability and mixing properties Sample JW15 American Mineralogist 78 583-593๐Ÿ‘ Image
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0001568GrossularGanguly J, Cheng W, O'Neill H St C (1993) Syntheses, volume, and structural changes of garnets in the pyrope-grossular join: Implications for stability and mixing properties Sample JW3 American Mineralogist 78 583-593๐Ÿ‘ Image
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0001567GrossularGanguly J, Cheng W, O'Neill H St C (1993) Syntheses, volume, and structural changes of garnets in the pyrope-grossular join: Implications for stability and mixing properties Sample JW22 American Mineralogist 78 583-593๐Ÿ‘ Image
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0001148GrossularAllen F M, Buseck P R (1988) XRD, FTIR, and TEM studies of optically anisotropic grossular garnets American Mineralogist 73 568-584๐Ÿ‘ Image
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0001147GrossularAllen F M, Buseck P R (1988) XRD, FTIR, and TEM studies of optically anisotropic grossular garnets American Mineralogist 73 568-584๐Ÿ‘ Image
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0001109GrossularLager G A, Rossman G R, Rotella F J, Schultz A J (1987) Neutron-diffraction structure of a low-water grossular at 20K American Mineralogist 72 766-768๐Ÿ‘ Image
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0007369GrossularArni R, Langer K, Tillmanns E (1985) Mn3+ in garnets III. Absence of Jahn-Teller distortion in synthetic Mn3+ -bearing garnet Physics and Chemistry of Minerals 12 279-28219850293
0017956GrossularMenzer G (1926) Die Kristallstruktur von Granat. _cod_database_code 1011055 Zeitschrift fur Kristallographie 63 157-15819260293
0001926GrossularGeiger C A, Armbruster T (1997) Mn3Al2Si3O12 spessartine and Ca3Al2Si3O12 grossular garnet: Structural dynamics and thermodynamic properties American Mineralogist 82 740-747๐Ÿ‘ Image
19970100
0001923GrossularGeiger C A, Armbruster T (1997) Mn3Al2Si3O12 spessartine and Ca3Al2Si3O12 grossular garnet: Structural dynamics and thermodynamic properties American Mineralogist 82 740-747๐Ÿ‘ Image
19970100
0001928GrossularGeiger C A, Armbruster T (1997) Mn3Al2Si3O12 spessartine and Ca3Al2Si3O12 grossular garnet: Structural dynamics and thermodynamic properties American Mineralogist 82 740-747๐Ÿ‘ Image
19970500
0001925GrossularGeiger C A, Armbruster T (1997) Mn3Al2Si3O12 spessartine and Ca3Al2Si3O12 grossular garnet: Structural dynamics and thermodynamic properties American Mineralogist 82 740-747๐Ÿ‘ Image
19970550
0000451GrossularMeagher E P (1975) The crystal structures of pyrope and grossularite at elevated temperatures garnet American Mineralogist 60 218-228๐Ÿ‘ Image
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0000452GrossularMeagher E P (1975) The crystal structures of pyrope and grossularite at elevated temperatures garnet American Mineralogist 60 218-228๐Ÿ‘ Image
19750948
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X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide

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Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacingIntensity
2.959 ร…(25)
2.647 ร…(100)
2.417 ร…(20)
2.321 ร…(18)
1.921 ร…(25)
1.643 ร…(25)
1.581 ร…(50)

Geological EnvironmentHide

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Paragenetic Mode(s):
Paragenetic ModeEarliest Age (Ga)
Stage 2: Planetesimal differentiation and alteration4.566-4.550
6 : Secondary asteroid phases4.566-4.560
Stage 3a: Earthโ€™s earliest Hadean crust>4.50
10 : Basalt-hosted zeolite minerals
High-? alteration and/or metamorphism
31 : Thermally altered carbonate, phosphate, and iron formations
Stage 5: Initiation of plate tectonics<3.5-2.5
40 : Regional metamorphism (greenschist, amphibolite, granulite facies)
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:
Contact and regionally metamorphosed calcareous rocks.
Rodingites

Type Occurrence of GrossularHide

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Synonyms of GrossularHide

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Varieties of GrossularHide

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Chrome-bearing GrossularNote:Chrome-bearing rather than chromian is the preferred adjectival modifier recommended by the IMA (Bayliss et al. 2005).

Green, more or less chrome-bearing to -rich variety of grossular, often confused with uvarovite.
Gooseberry StoneA yellowish-green variety of grossular.
HessoniteA gemmy, more or less orange (due to small iron content in the form of Fe3+) variety of Grossular garnet.
HibschiteA variety of grossular with part of the orthosilicate ions replaced by hydroxide ions. Previously considered by some to be a discrete mineral species itself. The end-member composition is called katoite.

Hibschite is now an informal intermediate composit...
HydrogrossularA general term for OH-bearing garnet compositions from the grossular-dominant portion of the grossular-katoite series (see also hibschite).

Compare also hydroandradite.
Leuco garnetColourless variety of grossular.
LeukogranatColourless variety of grossular.
Magnesium-bearing GrossularA Mg-bearing grossular.
Manganese-bearing Grossular
PlazoliteA hydrous variety of grossular, like "hibschite" and "hydrogrossular".
RosoliteA rose-pink variety of grossular.
Stannoan GrossularA Sn-bearing (stanniferous) variety of grossular.
Transvaal JadeAn obsolete term for (usually) green massive grossular (often regarded as 'hydrogrossular' but this may be due to impurities) used as a jade simulant.
The massive material may also contain zoisite.

The original material from the Transvaal (South Africa) ...
Trapiche garnetGrossular end-member, with a generally high purity level of 98.68%.
Microscopic observation combined with Raman spectroscopy reveal that the dark inclusions indicate in trapiche garnets exhibit consistent amorphous carbon composition in both core and radi...
TsavoriteA trade name for a green Cr- and V-bearing variety of grossular.
Major occurrences are in Kenya and Tanzania.

Five chemical types were recognized for the Neoproterozoic Metamorphic Mozambique Belt material (Feynerol et al., 2013, 2017:
- vanadian grossul...

Relationship of Grossular to other SpeciesHide

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Other Members of Garnet Group:
AlmandineFe2+3Al2(SiO4)3Iso. m3m(4/m32/m) : Ia3d
AndraditeCa3Fe3+2(SiO4)3Iso. m3m(4/m32/m) : Ia3d
'Blythite'Mn2+3Mn3+2[SiO4]3
CalderiteMn2+3Fe3+2(SiO4)3Iso. m3m(4/m32/m) : Ia3d
EringaiteCa3Sc2(SiO4)3Iso. m3m(4/m32/m) : Ia3d
GoldmaniteCa3V3+2(SiO4)3Iso. m3m(4/m32/m) : Ia3d
'Khoharite'Mg3Fe3+2(SiO4)3
KnorringiteMg3Cr2(SiO4)3Iso. m3m(4/m32/m) : Ia3d
MajoriteMg3(MgSi)(SiO4)3Iso. m3m(4/m32/m) : Ia3d
Menzerite-(Y)(Y2Ca)Mg2(SiO4)3Iso. m3m(4/m32/m) : Ia3d
MomoiiteMn2+3V3+2(SiO4)3Iso. m3m(4/m32/m) : Ia3d
MorimotoiteCa3(TiFe2+)(SiO4)3Iso. m3m(4/m32/m) : Ia3d
PyropeMg3Al2(SiO4)3Iso. m3m(4/m32/m) : Ia3d
RubiniteCa3Ti3+2(SiO4)3Iso. m3m(4/m32/m) : Ia3d
'Skiagite'Fe2+3Fe3+2[SiO4]3
SpessartineMn2+3Al2(SiO4)3Iso. m3m(4/m32/m) : Ia3d
'UM1984-37-SiO:CrMn'Mn2+3Cr3+2(SiO4)3
UvaroviteCa3Cr2(SiO4)3Iso. m3m(4/m32/m) : Ia3d
Forms a series with:

Common AssociatesHide

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Associations Based on Photo Data:
1,094 photos of Grossular associated with DiopsideCaMgSi2O6
333 photos of Grossular associated with VesuvianiteCa19Fe3+Al4(Al6Mg2)(โ—ป4)โ—ป[Si2O7]4[(SiO4)10]O(OH)9
328 photos of Grossular associated with ClinochloreMg5Al(AlSi3O10)(OH)8
248 photos of Grossular associated with CalciteCaCO3
165 photos of Grossular associated with QuartzSiO2
162 photos of Grossular associated with Epidote(CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)
95 photos of Grossular associated with PrehniteCa2Al2Si3O10(OH)2
69 photos of Grossular associated with WollastoniteCa3(Si3O9)
62 photos of Grossular associated with PectoliteNaCa2Si3O8(OH)
44 photos of Grossular associated with Clinozoisite(CaCa)(AlAlAl)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)

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9.AD.AdrianiteCa12(Al4Mg3Si7)O32Cl6Iso. 43m : I43d
9.AD.05LarniteCa2SiO4Mon. 2/m
9.AD.10Calcio-olivineCa2SiO4Orth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m)
9.AD.15MerwiniteCa3Mg(SiO4)2Mon. 2/m : P21/b
9.AD.20BredigiteCa7Mg(SiO4)4Orth. mm2 : Pnn2
9.AD.25MidbariteCa3Mg2(V2Si)O12Iso. m3m(4/m32/m) : Ia3d
9.AD.25Menzerite-(Y)(Y2Ca)Mg2(SiO4)3Iso. m3m(4/m32/m) : Ia3d
9.AD.25UvaroviteCa3Cr2(SiO4)3Iso. m3m(4/m32/m) : Ia3d
9.AD.25EltyubyuiteCa12Fe3+10Si4O32Cl6Iso. 43m : I43d
9.AD.25EringaiteCa3Sc2(SiO4)3Iso. m3m(4/m32/m) : Ia3d
9.AD.25HenritermieriteCa3Mn3+2(SiO4)2[โ—ป(OH)4]Tet. 4/mmm(4/m2/m2/m) : I41/acd
9.AD.25 va'Hydrougrandite'(Ca,Mg,Fe2+)3(Fe3+,Al)2[(OH)4(SiO4)2]Iso.
9.AD.25CalderiteMn2+3Fe3+2(SiO4)3Iso. m3m(4/m32/m) : Ia3d
9.AD.25NikmelnikoviteCa12(Fe2+Fe3+3Al3โ—ป)[SiO4]6[โ—ป(OH)4]5โ—ป4Trig. 3 : R3
9.AD.25HutcheoniteCa3Ti2(SiO4)(AlO4)2Iso. m3m(4/m32/m) : Ia3d
9.AD.25Wadalite(Ca,Mg)6(Al,Fe3+)4((Si,Al)O4)3O4Cl3Iso. 43m : I43d
9.AD.25RubiniteCa3Ti3+2(SiO4)3Iso. m3m(4/m32/m) : Ia3d
9.AD.25KerimasiteCa3Zr2(SiO4)(Fe3+O4)2Iso. m3m(4/m32/m) : Ia3d
9.AD.25HoltstamiteCa3Al2(SiO4)2[โ—ป(OH)4]Tet. 4/mmm(4/m2/m2/m) : I41/acd
9.AD.25SpessartineMn2+3Al2(SiO4)3Iso. m3m(4/m32/m) : Ia3d
9.AD.25ToturiteCa3Sn2(SiO4)(Fe3+O4)2Iso. m3m(4/m32/m) : Ia3d
9.AD.25KimzeyiteCa3Zr2(SiO4)(AlO4)2Iso. m3m(4/m32/m) : Ia3d
9.AD.25'Khoharite'Mg3Fe3+2(SiO4)3
9.AD.25IrinarassiteCa3Sn2(SiO4)(AlO4)2Iso. m3m(4/m32/m) : Ia3d
9.AD.25KnorringiteMg3Cr2(SiO4)3Iso. m3m(4/m32/m) : Ia3d
9.AD.25GoldmaniteCa3V3+2(SiO4)3Iso. m3m(4/m32/m) : Ia3d
9.AD.25'Blythite'Mn2+3Mn3+2[SiO4]3
9.AD.25'Skiagite'Fe2+3Fe3+2[SiO4]3
9.AD.25'UM1984-37-SiO:CrMn'Mn2+3Cr3+2(SiO4)3
9.AD.25AlmandineFe2+3Al2(SiO4)3Iso. m3m(4/m32/m) : Ia3d
9.AD.25 va'Yamatoite'(Mn2+,Ca)3(V3+,Al)2(SiO4)3Iso.
9.AD.25MomoiiteMn2+3V3+2(SiO4)3Iso. m3m(4/m32/m) : Ia3d
9.AD.25AndraditeCa3Fe3+2(SiO4)3Iso. m3m(4/m32/m) : Ia3d
9.AD.25MorimotoiteCa3(TiFe2+)(SiO4)3Iso. m3m(4/m32/m) : Ia3d
9.AD.25MajoriteMg3(MgSi)(SiO4)3Iso. m3m(4/m32/m) : Ia3d
9.AD.25PyropeMg3Al2(SiO4)3Iso. m3m(4/m32/m) : Ia3d
9.AD.25SchorlomiteCa3Ti2(SiO4)(Fe3+O4)2Iso. m3m(4/m32/m) : Ia3d
9.AD.30HafnonHf(SiO4)Tet. 4/mmm(4/m2/m2/m) : I41/amd
9.AD.30ZirconZr(SiO4)Tet. 4/mmm(4/m2/m2/m) : I41/amd
9.AD.30CoffiniteU(SiO4) ยท nH2OTet. 4/mmm(4/m2/m2/m) : I41/amd
9.AD.30ThoriteTh(SiO4)Tet. 4/mmm(4/m2/m2/m) : I41/amd
9.AD.30 va'Auerlite'near Th(Si,P)O4
9.AD.30Stetindite-(Ce)Ce(SiO4)Tet. 4/mmm(4/m2/m2/m) : I41/amd
9.AD.35'Tombarthite-(Y)'Y4(Si,H4)4O12-x(OH)4+2xMon.
9.AD.35HuttoniteThSiO4Mon. 2/m
9.AD.40EulytineBi4(SiO4)3Iso. 43m : I43d
9.AD.45ReiditeZr(SiO4)Tet. 4/m : I41/a
9.AD.55JeffbeniteMg3Al2Si3O12Tet. 42m : I42d

Fluorescence of GrossularHide

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Almost always non-fluorescent; may be a weak golden yellow (LW & SW)
Some light green grossular garnets exhibit orange-red luminescence under long-wave and short-wave ultraviolet light. Results imply that chromium and manganese are the luminescence activators in grossular garnets, and vanadium is a powerful quencher.

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

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An essential component of rock names highlighted in red, an accessory component in rock names highlighted in green.

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(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
  • Badakhshan
    • Kuran wa Munjan District
      • Sar-e-Sang
Brian Kosnar specimen
[var: Hessonite] Jose Zendrera Collection
    • Muqur District
Stephen G. Peters et al. (2011) +1 other reference
[var: Tsavorite] Christophe Boutry collection
    • Dara-e-Pech District
Bill Bunn specimen
[var: Tsavorite] Wang et al. (2025)
  • Logar
    • Mohammad Agha District
Waizy et al. (2021)
Waizy et al. (2021)
  • Nuristan
    • Parun District
Montgomery (n.d.)
Algeria
  • Tamanrasset Province (Tamanghasset Province)
Allรจgre et al. (1972) +11 other references
Antarctica
  • East Antarctica
    • Enderby Land
      • Edward VIII Bay
Journal of Petrology et al. (7)
    • Queen Maud Land
      • Humboldt Mountains
Mallik et al. (2024)
      • Northern Gruber Mountains
Markl et al. (1999)
[var: Tsavorite] Osanai et al. (1990)
Argentina
  • Chubut Province
    • Rรญo Senguer Department
      • Alto Rรญo Senguer
LANFRANCHINI
  • Cรณrdoba Province
    • Colรณn Department
      • Calera Norte District
    • Punilla Department
      • San Antonio District
Sureda et al. (2010)
          • Quebrada del Contrabandista
Minerals acquired from Nelson Valenzuela
  • Mendoza Province
    • Malargรผe Department
      • Malargรผe District
        • Los Molles
PONS +2 other references
Hugo A. Peรฑa (1970)
Atlantic Ocean
  • Mid-Atlantic Ridge complex
[var: Hydrogrossular] Beard et al. (2009)
[var: Hydrogrossular] Beard et al. (2009)
Australia
  • Australian Capital Territory
    • Paddy's River District
[var: Hibschite] McQueen +2 other references
  • New South Wales
    • Ashburnham Co.
      • Gumble
Mulholland (1984)
    • Bligh Co.
      • Leadville
Ashley et al. (1997)
Preliminary sulphur isotopes report. In ... +1 other reference
Seccombe et al. (1998)
    • Buccleuch Co.
      • Coolac district
[var: Chrome-bearing Grossular] Graham et al. (2001)
    • Darling Co.
      • Barraba
Oskierski et al. (2013)
    • Forbes Co.
      • Grenfell
Oberti et al. (2016)
    • Hardinge Co.
      • Copeton Dam
Antony Burnham et al. (2018)
    • Inglis Co.
      • Attunga
Vickery et al. (2010)
    • Mouramba Co.
      • Nymagee
Dr A.R. McKinnon +1 other reference
    • Murchison Co.
Davies et al. (2003)
      • Upper Bingara
Sutherland et al. (2003)
    • Roxburgh Co.
Lawrence (1958)
    • Westmoreland County
...
...
    • Yancowinna Co.
Gulson et al. (1985)
      • Broken Hill district
[var: Hibschite] Worner et al. (1982)
  • Northern Territory
    • Central Desert Region
      • Harts Range (Harts Ranges; Hartz Range; Hartz Ranges)
        • Ambalindum Station
          • Coggan Bore
[var: Hessonite] Personal collecting
      • Jervois Station
        • Jervois Range
Robertson (1959)
Robertson (1959)
Kojan (1982)
Dickson (1989)
Thor Mining plc
  • Queensland
    • Cloncurry Shire
      • Rosebud Station
        • Mary Kathleen district
Oliver et al. (1999)
      • Selwyn District
Williams et al. (1993) +1 other reference
Williams et al. (1998)
    • Cook Shire
      • Desailly
Poblete +1 other reference
    • Mareeba Shire
      • Chillagoe
Haupt (2012)
Rubenach et al. (1985) +1 other reference
[var: Hessonite] Updated list originally distributed by ...
      • Mount Biggenden
[var: Hessonite] part of list University of Queensland +1 other reference
    • Tablelands Region
      • Mount Garnet
[var: Hydrogrossular] Vic Cloete (visual identification) +1 other reference
  • South Australia
    • Pastoral Unincorporated Area
      • Bimbowrie Conservation Park
        • Old Boolcoomata Station
      • Coober Pedy
Mount Woods Inlier et al. (Honors thesis) +1 other reference
      • Kalabity
G.S. Teale and A.M. Brewer (2003)
      • Mount Victor Plumbago Station
[var: Hessonite]
      • South Gap
Nikolakopoulos (2013)
  • Tasmania
    • Burnie City
      • Hampshire mining district
        • Kara Mines
Musa et al. (2025)
    • Hobart City
      • Mt Nelson
Bottrill et al. (2008)
    • Huon Valley municipality
      • Huon-Channel region
        • Weld river district
[var: Hibschite] Bottrill et al. (2008)
    • Kentish municipality
      • Moina - Middlesex District
Bottrill et al. (2008)
Cockerton et al. (2012)
    • King Island municipality
Calver (2007)
        • Grassy
Burchard (1977)
    • Waratah-Wynyard municipality
      • Corinna-Savage River district
Bottrill & Taheri
      • Heazlewood district
Bottrill et al. (2008)
      • Waratah district
        • Waratah-Mt Bischoff
[var: Hibschite, var: Hydrogrossular]
    • West Coast municipality
      • Mt Lindsay mineral field
R. Bottrill
Bottrill et al. (2008)
Bottrill et al. (2008)
      • Zeehan mining district
        • Mt Heemskirk mineral field
Kwak et al. (1988)
        • North Dundas
Kitto
    • West Tamar municipality
      • Beaconsfield district
Andrew Tuma collection (SEM-EDS-analysed) +1 other reference
  • Victoria
    • City of Greater Shepparton
      • Cosgrove
Museum Victoria Mineralogy Collection
      • Dookie
        • Ascot Hills
Birch (1996)
Morvell (1976)
    • East Gippsland Shire
      • Glen Valley
Eagle et al. (2017)
    • Rural City of Benalla
Henry (1999)
    • Towong Shire
      • Dartmouth
        • Morass Creek gorge
  • Western Australia
    • Laverton Shire
      • Mount Weld Station
Mueller et al. (2008)
    • Leonora Shire
      • Yakabindie Station
Jacobson et al. (2007) +2 other references
    • Mount Marshall Shire
      • Bencubbin
D. J. Barber & R. Hutchinson (1991)
    • Mukinbudin Shire
Ferguson (1999)
    • Port Hedland Shire
      • Abydos Station
        • Wodgina
Simpson (1928)
    • Wiluna Shire
      • Mount Keith
Grguric (2003)
    • Yilgarn Shire
      • Marvel Loch
Meinert
Austria
  • Burgenland
    • Oberpullendorf District
      • Pilgersdorf
Mรถrtl (2001)
    • Oberwart District
      • Badersdorf
[var: Hessonite] Postl et al. (1991) +1 other reference
      • Bernstein
- (n.d.) +1 other reference
  • Carinthia
    • Sankt Veit an der Glan District
      • Hรผttenberg
        • Hรผttenberger Erzberg
          • Knappenberg
            • Rudolfshรถhe
[var: Hessonite] Niedermayr et al. (1995)
Puttner (1987)
Niedermayr et al. (1995)
    • Spittal an der Drau District
      • Flattach
        • Innerfragant
Niedermayr et al. (1995)
    • Villach-Land District
      • Treffen am Ossiacher See
        • Kras
Niedermayr et al. (1995)
    • Villach
      • Oswaldiberg
Niedermayr et al. (1995)
      • Wollanig
[var: Hessonite] Niedermayr et al. (1995)
    • Vรถlkermarkt District
      • Eisenkappel-Vellach
        • Bad Eisenkappel
          • Lobniggraben
Niedermayr et al. (1995)
      • Griffen
[var: Hessonite] Niedermayr et al. (1995)
    • Wolfsberg District
      • Frantschach-Sankt Gertraud
[var: Hessonite] Exel (1993)
        • Brandrรผcken
[var: Hessonite]
[var: Hessonite] Niedermayr et al. (1995)
[var: Hessonite] Niedermayr et al. (1995)
        • Prรถssinggraben
Walter (1992)
Mรถrtl (1985)
      • Preitenegg
        • Packsattel
          • Kalcherkogel
Annalen 1999
      • Sankt Georgen im Lavanttal
[var: Hessonite] Niedermayr et al. (1995)
[var: Hessonite] Stefan (1978) +2 other references
  • Lower Austria
    • Horn District
      • Brunn an der Wild
        • Dietmannsdorf an der Wild
Kolitsch (2019)
      • Drosendorf-Zissersdorf
        • Pingendorf
[var: Hibschite] Kolitsch (2008)
      • Geras
        • Kottaun
Gรถtzinger (1981)
      • Pernegg
[var: Hessonite] Peter Lamatsch collection
    • Krems-Land District
      • Bergern im Dunkelsteinerwald
Asenbaum et al. (2025)
      • Lichtenau im Waldviertel
        • Wietzen
Beran et al. (1985)
      • Maria Laach am Jauerling
        • Felbring
Lรถffler et al. (2011)
      • Schรถnberg am Kamp
        • Plank am Kamp
[var: Hessonite] Kiesewetter (2002)
      • Spitz
coll. Erwin Lรถffler
Lรถffler (2002) +1 other reference
      • WeiรŸenkirchen in der Wachau
        • Sankt Michael
[var: Hessonite] Erwin Lรถffler and other collections
    • Melk District
      • Dunkelsteinerwald
        • Gansbach
Asenbaum et al. (2021)
      • Klein-Pรถchlarn
        • Ebersdorf
Lรถffler et al. (2019)
      • Persenbeug-Gottsdorf
Neschen (n.d.)
Lรถffler et al. (2011)
Lรถffler et al. (2011)
      • Weiten
        • Am SchuรŸ
[var: Tsavorite] Kolitsch et al. (2022)
    • Sankt Pรถlten-Land District
      • Karlstetten
        • Rosenthal
Kolitsch et al. (2023)
  • Salzburg
    • Zell am See District
      • Bramberg am Wildkogel
[var: Hessonite] Neschen (n.d.)
        • Nasenkopf mountain
Strasser (1989)
      • Hollersbach im Pinzgau
Strasser (1989)
        • Scharnbachgraben
[var: Hessonite] Strasser (1989)
      • Krimml
[var: Hessonite] Strasser (1989)
      • Rauris
[var: Hessonite] Strasser (1989)
      • Uttendorf
        • Enzingerboden
[var: Hessonite] Strasser (1989)
[var: Hessonite] Strasser (1989)
  • Styria
    • Bruck-Mรผrzzuschlag District
      • Kindberg
        • Hadersdorf
Tomazic (2010)
      • Pernegg an der Mur
        • Kirchdorf
Kolitsch (2008)
        • Zlatten
Kolitsch (2008)
    • Deutschlandsberg District
      • Bad Schwanberg
Miller et al. (2005)
Postl (1976)
Postl+Moser (1988)
      • Deutschlandsberg
        • Leibenfeld
Postl (2007)
      • Stainz
Heritsch (1963)
    • Hartberg-Fรผrstenfeld District
      • Stubenberg am See
Postl (1982)
    • Leoben District
      • Sankt Michael in Obersteiermark
Taucher et al. (2015)
    • Sรผdoststeiermark District
      • Bad Gleichenberg
        • Wilhelmsdorf
Postl et al. (2021)
      • Klรถch
Postl et al. (1996) +1 other reference
    • Voitsberg District
      • Hirschegg-Pack
        • Pack
Postl (1976)
        • Rainerwald
Postl
    • Weiz District
      • Anger
        • Rabenwald (Rabenwaldkogel)
Postl (2000)
  • Tyrol
    • Innsbruck-Land District
      • Navis
        • Staffelsee
Kolitsch et al. (2019)
    • Lienz District
      • Lienz
        • Schlossberg
      • Prรคgraten am GroรŸvenediger
        • Dorferbach valley
[var: Hessonite] Exel (1993)
[var: Hessonite] Gerd Stefanik collection
Schรคfer (1980) +1 other reference
        • Timmelbach valley
Kolitsch et al. (2019)
    • Schwaz District
      • Finkenberg
Collection Nestelberger
Betts (n.d.)
[var: Hessonite] Neschen (n.d.)
      • Mayrhofen
[var: Hessonite] Exel (1993)
      • Zillertal
[var: Hessonite] Cathrein (1887) +5 other references
  • Upper Austria
    • Rohrbach District
      • Aigen-Schlรคgl
[var: Hessonite] Reiter (1982)
[var: Hessonite] Prรถll (1976)
    • Urfahr-Umgebung District
Exhibition โ€žSteinerne Schรคtze - Zur ...
  • Vorarlberg
    • Bludenz District
      • Silbertal
        • Rinder valley (Gafluna valley)
BRANDSTร„TTER (1996) +1 other reference
Azerbaijan
  • Gedebey District
Agaev et al. (2019)
Bangladesh
  • Chittagong Division
Rahman et al. (2022)
Belarus
  • Mogilev Region
    • Babruysk District
Levitskiy et al. (2018, July)
Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Republika Srpska
    • Doboj
[var: Hydrogrossular] Putiลก et al. (2022)
Brazil
  • Amapรก
    • Pedra Branca do Amapari
Soares et al. (2025)
  • Bahia
    • Curaรงรก river valley
      • Jaguarari
de Paula Garcia et al. (2018)
Lobata & Fyfe (1995) +1 other reference
  • Minas Gerais
    • Romaria
Chaves et al. (Mesoproterozรณico)
Revista Brasileira de Geociรชncias 30 (2)
  • Parรก
    • Marabรก
Salgado et al. (2019)
  • Paraรญba
    • Catingueira
      • Itajubatiba
Souza Neto et al. (2008)
    • Santa Luzia
      • Sรฃo Gonรงalo
ACM Ferreira et al +1 other reference
  • Paranรก
    • Cerro Azul
      • Mato Preto carbonatite complex
[var: Hydrogrossular] JENKINS II (1987)
  • Rio Grande do Norte
[var: Hessonite] Sauer (1982)
Sauer (1982)
Bull. Soc. Franรง. Minรฉralo. ...
Souza Neto et al. (2008) +1 other reference
Costa et al. (2024)
    • Lajes
Souza Neto et al. (2008)
Menezes (n.d.)
  • Tocantins
    • Jaรบ do Tocantins
Queiroz (2016)
Bulgaria
  • Blagoevgrad Province
    • Belitsa Municipality
Milen Stavrev et al. (2018)
  • Kardzhali Province
    • Krumovgrad Municipality
      • Pcheloyad
Tzvetanova +1 other reference
  • Kyustendil Province
    • Rila Municipality
I. Kostov et al. (1964)
  • Montana Province
    • Chiprovtsi Municipality
      • Martinovo
Dimitrova (2006)
  • Smolyan Province
Svetoslav Petrussenko et al. (2007)
Cambodia
  • Battambang Province
Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (1993)
Canada
  • British Columbia
    • Alberni Mining Division
      • Ahousat
[var: Hydrogrossular] personal correspondence with Giles ...
    • Kamloops Mining Division
      • Barriere
King (n.d.)
    • Liard Mining Division
      • Cassiar
[var: Chrome-bearing Grossular] Canadian Rockhound (2000)
      • Newmont Lake district
- (n.d.) +1 other reference
Liu et al. (2026)
    • Osoyoos Mining Division
      • Apex Mountain
Ray et al. (1992)
      • Hedley
Ray et al. (1994)
Econ Geol (1992) +1 other reference
Dawson
    • Revelstoke Mining Division
      • Silence Lake
Ray (2013)
    • Skeena Mining Division
Peatfield (n.d.)
    • Trail Creek Mining Division
      • Rossland
Econ Geol (1990)
    • Vancouver Island
Stevenson (1945) +1 other reference
      • Nanaimo Mining Division
        • Texada Island
De Leen (1946)
Walker (1930)
      • Victoria Mining Division
Timpa et al. (2005)
  • Manitoba
[var: Hibschite]
[var: Hibschite]
    • Red Cross Lake
Cerny et al. 2012 +1 other reference
    • Snow Lake District
Duff (2016)
  • Newfoundland and Labrador
    • Okak Island
      • Nutak
King (n.d.)
  • Northwest Territories
    • Mackenzie Mountains
      • Tungsten (Cantung)
- (1998) +1 other reference
  • Nunavut
    • Kitikmeot Region
Mueller (1997)
  • Ontario
    • Algoma District
Sabina (1991)
162-165. +1 other reference
    • Cochrane District
      • Munro Township
Reiner Mielke (2018)
      • Timmins
        • Deloro Township
[var: Hibschite]
    • Greater Sudbury
      • Levack Township
Vale SA
[var: Hessonite] Schroetter
      • Marmora Township
Rocks & Minerals: 59: 207-208.
      • Town of Bancroft
        • Dungannon Township
          • York River area
[var: Hessonite] [Bancroft & District Mineral Collecting ...
      • Wollaston Township
King (n.d.)
    • Kenora District
      • Skinner Lake Area
Mueller (1997)
      • Squash Lake Area
Sage (1988)
      • Squaw Lake Area
Sage (1988)
    • Peterborough County
      • Chandos Township
[var: Hessonite] Sabina (1986) +1 other reference
    • Thunder Bay District
      • Bomby Township
Harris (1989) +1 other reference
Pan et al. (1989)
      • Seagull Lake Area
[var: Hibschite] Chakhmouradian et al. (2006)
  • Quรฉbec
    • Abitibi-Tรฉmiscamingue
      • La Vallรฉe-de-l'Or RCM
        • Rรฉservoir-Dozois
Olivier Langelier Collection
    • Chaudiรจre-Appalaches
      • Les Appalaches RCM
Cristofono (n.d.)
Poitevin & Graham (1918)
GAUDARD (1993)
Fred Schuster. personal observations
Amabili et al. (2009)
GSC collection specimens
Can. Min 8
Gaudard (1993)
        • Thetford Mines
GSC collection specimen +1 other reference
          • Black Lake
Canadian Museum of Nature collection
Sabina (1967)
Poitevin & Graham (1918)
Peter Tarassoff Collection. ...
Can. Museum of Nature & other ...
          • Pontbriand
Horvรกth Collection - confirmed visually
SIGEOM systeme d'information geominiere ...
    • Cรดte-Nord
      • Manicouagan RCM
Spray et al. (2023)
    • Estrie
      • Le Val-Saint-Franรงois RCM
        • St-Denis-de-Brompton
[var: Chrome-bearing Grossular, var: Hessonite] Christophe Boutry collection
      • Les Sources RCM
[var: Hessonite] American Mineralogist
[var: Chrome-bearing Grossular, var: Hessonite] - (n.d.) +1 other reference
    • Gaspรฉsie-รŽles-de-la-Madeleine
      • La Cรดte-de-Gaspรฉ RCM
        • Murdochville
Allcock (1982)
    • Laurentides
      • Argenteuil RCM
        • Grenville-sur-la-Rouge
Bourdeau (2008)
Montgomery (n.d.)
      • Deux-Montagnes RCM
Gold (1969)
        • Saint-Joseph-du-Lac
[var: Hibschite] Sabina (1983)
    • Montรฉrรฉgie
      • La Vallรฉe-du-Richelieu RCM
        • Mont Saint-Hilaire
[var: Hibschite] Grice (1989) +2 other references
    • Outaouais
      • Les Collines-de-l'Outaouais RCM
        • Chelsea
          • Autoroute 5
            • Autoroute 5 extension
              • Autoroute 5 roadcuts
Jeffrey de Fourestier collection
        • La Pรชche
Montgomery (n.d.)
[var: Hessonite] www.alpinegems.net
    • Watson Lake mining district
Personal Collection
Rocks & Min.: 60 (1)
      • Watson Lake
personal collection (MHFM)
    • Whitehorse mining district
Dick et al. (1979)
Chile
  • Atacama
    • Chaรฑaral Province
      • Potrerillos
Thompson et al. (2004)
  • Tarapacรก
    • Tamarugal Province
      • Huara
Personally collected by Gรผnter Frenz
China
  • Anhui
    • Anqing
      • Yuexi County
        • Wumiao
A.I. Okay et al.
          • Marble quarry
Aral (1993)
    • Chizhou
      • Guichi District
Ruilong Qiu (1988) +1 other reference
    • Huaibei
      • Suixi Co.
        • Sanpu ore field
Yiming Zhao et al. (1999)
Zhao et al. (1999)
Zhenhua Zhou et al. (2011)
    • Tongling
      • Tongguanshan ore field
Bin Cui (1987) +1 other reference
    • Wuhu
      • Nanling County
Xiong et al. (2024)
    • Xuancheng
      • Xuanzhou District
        • Nanling-Xuancheng ore district
Li et al. (2025)
Li et al. (2024)
  • Beijing
    • Miyun District
Hongxun Zhou (1983)
  • Fujian
    • Longyan
      • Liancheng Co.
        • Liancheng Mn deposit
Huacai Chen (1991)
      • Yongding Co.
Zhenhua Zhou et al. (2011)
    • Nanping
      • Zhenghe County
Yongjun Di et al. (2006)
    • Sanming
      • Youxi County
        • Meixian Pb-Zn-(Ag) ore field
Yongjun Di et al. (2006) +1 other reference
Xing et al. (2022) +1 other reference
  • Gansu
    • Jiuquan
      • Guazhou Co.
        • Yeniutan intrusion
Zuoheng Zhang et al. (2002)
    • Zhangye
      • Sunan Co.
        • Qiqing
Jingwen Mao et al. (1999)
  • Guangdong
    • Foshan
      • Gaoming District
Denghong Wang et al. (2006)
    • Meizhou
      • Pingyuan Co.
Qingtong Ye et al. (1983)
    • Qingyuan
      • Yingde City
Liang et al. (2025)
    • Yunfu
      • Xinxing Co.
Wei Zheng et al. (2013)
  • Guangxi
    • Baise
      • Debao Co.
Zhang et al. (2024)
    • Hechi
      • Nandan County
Xilin (1990)
He et al. (2023)
    • Hezhou
      • Pinggui District
Lairen Lai and Nanshi Zeng (1985)
    • Nandan-Hechi Sn-W metallogenic belt
He et al. (2024)
  • Hebei
    • Baoding
      • Quyang County
Tian et al. (2025)
    • Handan
      • She County
Zhengmin Cao et al. (1997)
      • Wu'an County
Jiang Bin
  • Heilongjiang
    • Harbin
      • Acheng District
Baogui Yu and Zhanwu Liu (1991)
    • Jixi
      • Jidong County
wrgis.wr.usgs.gov (2004)
    • Mudanjiang
      • Muling City
wrgis.wr.usgs.gov (2004)
    • Shuangyashan
      • Baoqing County
Zhixia Pei et al. (2004) +2 other references
    • Yichun
      • Tieli City
Zhao et al. (2024)
  • Henan
    • Luoyang
      • Luanchuan County
Wang et al. (2019)
        • Nannihu ore field
Yanhong Zhang and Yansui Cui (2003) +1 other reference
        • Yuku Mo ore field
Qiu et al. (2024)
    • Nanyang
      • Neixiang County
Bai et al. (2025)
      • Tongbai County
[var: Hibschite]
      • Xichuan County
Mao et al. (2011)
      • Zhenping County
        • Qiushuwan ore field
Perrotta et al. (2022)
    • Sanmenxia
      • Lushi County
Zhu et al. (2025)
  • Hubei
    • Ezhou
      • Echeng District
Li et al. (2019)
    • Huangshi
      • Daye Co.
        • Edong Mining District
Pan et al. (1999) +3 other references
Nie et al. (2022)
Kedong Fang (1994)
      • Tieshan District
Pan et al. (1999)
      • Yangxin Co.
        • Fengshan ore field
Zhao et al. (1999) +1 other reference
        • Jiurui Mining District
Wang et al. (2025)
  • Hunan
    • Chenzhou
      • Beihu District
        • Qitianling complex
          • Furong Sn-polymetallic ore field
Jingwen Mao et al. (2004)
          • Xintianling W-polymetallic ore field
Lu J et al. (2014)
      • Guiyang Co.
        • Baoshan ore field (Baoshan Mine)
Zheng et al. (2024)
        • Huangshaping Pb-Zn-polymetallic ore field
Xinyou Zhu et al. (2010) +1 other reference
      • Linwu Co.
        • Xianghualing Sn-polymetallic ore field
Yu +7 other references
      • Suxian District
        • Dongpo ore field
Xiaofei Liu et al. (2014)
      • Yizhang Co.
        • Dongpo ore field
Shimou Chen et al. (1981) +5 other references
        • Yaogangxian W-Sn ore field
Keqin Xu (1957)
    • Hengyang
      • Changning Co.
[var: Hessonite] Qin et al. (2022)
    • Shaoyang
      • Xinshao Co.
Zhang et al. (2022)
    • Yiyang
      • Anhua Co.
Cai et al. (2024) +1 other reference
    • Yongzhou
      • Dao Co.
Fushun Li et al. (2012) +1 other reference
      • Jiangyong Co.
        • Tongshanling ore field
Zhen Chen (1986) +1 other reference
  • Inner Mongolia
    • Alxa League (Alashan Prefecture)
      • Ejin Banner (Ejina Co.)
Tang et al. (2025)
    • Bayannur City (Bayannao'er Prefecture)
      • Urad Rear Banner (Wulate Houqi)
Xinming Jiang (1983)
    • Chifeng City (Ulanhad League; Chifeng Prefecture)
      • Bairin Left Banner (Balin Zuoqi)
Dequan Zhang et al. (1991) +2 other references
Chengdong Xiao and Xuewu Liu (2002) +2 other references
      • Hexigten Banner (Keshiketeng Co.)
Chengdong Xiao and Xuewu Liu (2002) +3 other references
Mรถhn et al. (05/2021)
    • Hohhot City (Huhehaote Prefecture)
      • Wuchuan County
[var: Hessonite] Xu Jiuhua et al. (2008)
    • Ulanqab City (Wulanchabu Prefecture)
      • Chahar Right Middle Banner (Chaha'er Youyi Zhongqi)
[var: Hessonite] Xu Jiuhua et al. (2008)
    • Xilingol League (Xilinguole Prefecture)
      • East Ujimqin Banner (Dongwuzhumuqin Co.; Dongwu Qi)
Fengjun Nie et al. (2007) +1 other reference
  • Jiamusi Block
Sun et al. (2025)
  • Jiangsu
    • Nanjing
Pan et al. (1999)
Fengming Xing (1984)
    • Xuzhou
      • Tongshan Co.
Jingsheng Zhang (1986)
  • Jiangxi
    • Ganzhou
      • Chongyi Co.
Wang et al. (2024)
      • Shangyou Co.
[var: Manganese-bearing Grossular] Zhao et al. (2003) +1 other reference
    • Jingdezhen
      • Leping Co.
Hong et al. (2022) +1 other reference
    • Jiujiang
      • De'an Co.
Wenxue Zhou and Wenliang Gao (1987)
      • Xiushui Co.
Shenghua Wu et al. (2014)
    • Shangrao
      • Yanshan Co. (Qianshan Co.)
        • Yongping
Zongting Liao et al. (2001) +1 other reference
  • Jilin
    • Jilin
      • Panshi City
Xiang Chi (1999)
    • Yanbian Chaoxianzu
      • Hunchun City
Jianxin Wang et al. (2008)
  • Liaoning
    • Chaoyang
      • Chaoyang County
Fan et al. (1999)
      • Jianping County
Liyan Zhang (1985)
    • Huludao
      • Lianshan District
        • Yangjiazhangzi ore field
Wenwei Lin (1987)
  • Qinghai
    • Golog Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture
      • Maqรชn Co.
www.cgs.gov.cn (2004)
    • Hainan
      • Gonghe Co.
Junmin Li et al. (2006)
      • Xinghai County
Liu et al. (2017)
Hanwen Zhang (2001)
    • Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture
      • Dulan County
Chang et al. (2024)
Zhang et al. (2025)
Teng et al. (2025)
Chang et al. (2024)
        • Wulonggou gold field
Zhenhai et al. (2025)
      • Golmud City (Ge'ermu Co.)
Miao Yu et al. (2013)
[var: Hessonite] Li et al. (2011)
Jianhui Wu et al. (2010)
Zhuangzhi Qian et al. (2004) +2 other references
Yunhua Liu et al. (2005) +2 other references
      • Mangnai City (Mangya Co.)
Xinghua Hu et al. (2011) +2 other references
      • Qaidam Basin (Chaidan Basin; Tsaidam Basin)
Wang et al. (2023)
    • Huangnan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture
      • Tongren County
Xiaoming Fu et al. (2009)
  • Shaanxi
    • Hanzhong
      • Mian County
[var: Hydrogrossular] Song et al. (2025)
  • Shandong
    • Linyi
      • Mengyin County
Guangcheng Chi et al. (2010)
    • Rizhao
      • Lanshan District
dunite.mr.nsysu.edu.tw (n.d.) +12 other references
Ye et al. (2002)
  • Shanxi
    • Datong
      • Lingqiu County
Zhaolong Li and Lianying Zhang (1999) +1 other reference
    • Xinzhou
      • Fanshi Co.
        • Yixingzhai Au-Ag deposit
Zhang et al. (2025)
  • Sichuan
    • Garzรช Autonomous Prefecture (Ganzi Autonomous Prefecture)
      • Baiyรผ County
Xiaoming Qu et al. (2001) +1 other reference
      • Batang Co.
Zhou et al. (2025)
      • Jiulong County
Yang et al. (2024)
  • Tibet
    • Lhasa
      • Dagzรช Co. (Dazi Co.)
Jinxiang Li et al. (2011)
      • Damxung Co. (Dangxiong Co.)
Yan Liu et al. (2010)
      • Lhรผnzhub Co. (Linzhou Co.)
Qiang Fu et al. (2013)
      • Maizhokunggar Co. (Mozhugongka Co.)
Hou et al. (2009)
Huang +8 other references
Bo Xiao et al. (2011)
Xu et al. (2019) +1 other reference
    • Ngari
      • Coqรชn Co. (Cuoqin Co.)
        • Nixiong Fe-Cu ore field (Nyixung Fe-Cu ore field)
Weizheng Hu et al. (2006)
Yushuai Yu et al. (2012)
Jiang +7 other references
      • Gรช'gyai Co. (Geji Co.)
Zhi Zhang et al. (2013)
Zhi Zhang et al. (2013) +1 other reference
    • Qamdo Prefecture (Changdu Prefecture)
      • Markam Co. (Mangkang Co.)
Xu et al. (2025)
    • Shannan Prefecture (Lhokha Prefecture; Lhoka Prefecture)
      • Lhozhag Co. (Luozha Co.)
Fu et al. (2023)
      • Lhรผnzรช Co. (Longzi Co.)
        • Cuonadong dome
He et al. (2022)
      • Nรชdong Co. (Naidong Co.; Zedang Co.)
        • Kelu-Chongmuda Cu-Au belt
Lei Chen et al. (2011) +1 other reference
      • Sangri Co.
        • Kelu-Chongmuda Cu-Au belt
Guangming Li et al. (2006)
    • Xigazรช Prefecture (Rikaze Prefecture; Shigatse Prefecture)
      • Namling Co. (Nanmulin Co.)
Li et al. (2020) +3 other references
  • Xinjiang
    • Bo'ertala Autonomous Prefecture (Bรถrtala Autonomous Prefecture)
      • Jinghe Co. (Jing Co.)
Zhiye Jia et al. (2011)
      • Wenquan Co. (Arixang Co.; Arishang Co.)
Liu et al. (2022)
Liu et al. (2022)
    • Hami Prefecture (Kumul Prefecture; Qumul Prefecture)
      • Yiwu Co. (Aratรผrรผk Co.)
Renyi Chen et al. (1995)
      • Yizhou District
Chunji Xue et al. (2000)
Yanling Tang (2005)
        • Shaquanzi
Zhang et al. (2024)
Li et al. (2025)
Cheng et al. (2025)
    • Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture
      • Altay Prefecture (Aletai Prefecture)
        • Bu'erjin Co. (Burqin Co.; Burchin Co.)
Yanling Tang (2005)
        • Fuhai Co. (Burultokay Co.)
Chai et al. (2023)
        • Fuyun Co. (Koktokay Co.)
          • Maizi volcanic-sedimentary basin
Sun et al. (2023)
Fuquan Yang et al. (2007) +2 other references
Zhixin Zhang et al. (2012)
      • Nileke Co. (Nilka Co.; Nilqa Co.)
Jinggang Gao et al. (2014)
      • Tacheng Prefecture (Tarbaghatay Prefecture)
        • Junggar Basin
Zhang et al. (2022)
[var: Hibschite]
        • Tuoli Co. (Toli Co.)
          • Sartohay (Sartokay; Sartuohai; Saertuohai)
[var: Chrome-bearing Grossular] Zhou et al. (2001)
    • Turpan
      • Shanshan Co.
Wang et al. (2024)
      • Toksun Co.
Zhenjie Zhang et al. (2011)
  • Yunnan
    • Baoshan
      • Longyang District
Hua Huang et al. (2014)
    • Dali
      • Heqing County
Zhonghua He et al. (2013) +1 other reference
      • Midu County
        • Machangqing Cu-Mo-Au ore field (Baoxingchang Cu-Mo-Au ore field)
Yunnan Metallurgical Geology Team No. 310 (1977)
    • Dรชqรชn Autonomous Prefecture
      • Dรชqรชn County (Deqin Co.; Diqing Co.)
Xie et al. (2022)
      • Shangri-La County
        • Hongniu-Hongshan Cu deposit
Hou et al. (2007) +1 other reference
Hou et al. (2007)
    • Honghe
      • Gejiu City
        • Gejiu Sn-polymetallic ore field
Zhu et al. (2025)
Chengdian Pen (1986)
      • Jinping County
Wang et al. (2025)
    • Lincang
      • Zhenkang County
Xu et al. (2021)
    • Wenshan
      • Maguan County
        • Dulong ore field
Liu et al. (2025) +1 other reference
Bin et al. (2025)
      • Malipo County
Jiarui Feng et al. (2011) +2 other references
  • Zhejiang
    • Hangzhou
      • Chun'an County
        • Weiping Township
          • Hecun Village
[var: Trapiche garnet] Wang et al. (2025)
Colombia
  • Cauca Department
    • Mercaderes
Sutherland et al. (2008)
  • Magdalena Department
Castellanos-Alarcรณn et al. (2016)
Cuba
  • Cienfuegos Province
Litsarev et al. (1998)
Czech Republic
  • Central Bohemian Region
    • Beneลกov District
Zemek +5 other references
    • Beroun District
      • Hlรกsnรก Tล™ebaลˆ
[var: Hibschite]
    • Kutnรก Hora District
      • Maleลกov
Filip et al. (2006)
Ackerman (2005)
        • Moldanubian Zone pegmatites
          • Magdalena deposit
Novรกk et al. (2013) +1 other reference
    • Prague-West District
      • Jรญlovรฉ u Prahy
        • Sรกzava
[var: Hessonite] Litochleb et al. (2000)
    • Pล™รญbram District
      • Novรฝ Knรญn
ล rein +3 other references
  • Hradec Krรกlovรฉ Region
    • Trutnov District
      • Pec pod Snฤ›ลพkou
ล rein +4 other references
  • Karlovy Vary Region
    • Cheb District
Pauliลก +3 other references
Ondruลก et al. (2003)
    • Sokolov District
Collection of Jaimy Henman (Northeim/Germany)
  • Liberec Region
    • Semily District
      • Vรญtkovice
ลฝรกฤek (2008)
  • Moravian-Silesian Region
    • Frรฝdek-Mรญstek District
      • Krmelรญn
Matรฝsek (1993)
    • Novรฝ Jiฤรญn District
      • Novรฝ Jiฤรญn
        • Bludovice
[var: Hydrogrossular] Kropรกฤ et al. (2024)
  • Olomouc Region
    • Jesenรญk District
      • ฤŒernรก Voda
[var: Hessonite] Kruลฅa +1 other reference
      • Javornรญk
        • Zรกlesรญ
[var: Hessonite] Sejkora (1994)
[var: Hessonite]
Jedliฤka
[var: Hessonite] Kruลฅa (Frรฝdberka)
      • ลฝulovรก
[var: Hessonite] Kruลฅa (Frรฝdberka)
    • ล umperk District
Petr Pauliลก (2005)
      • Louฤnรก nad Desnou
Mรผcke et al. (2002)
Mรผcke et al. (2002)
      • Ruda nad Moravou
Novak et al. (2010) +2 other references
      • Sobotรญn
Nepejchal
      • Vernรญล™ovice
Mรผcke et al. (2002)
Mรผcke et al. (2002)
Mรผcke et al. (2002)
Mรผcke et al. (2002)
Mรผcke et al. (2002)
  • Pardubice Region
    • Chrudim District
      • Kล™iลพanovice
Novรกk
    • รšstรญ nad Orlicรญ District
      • Zรกchlumรญ
        • Litice nad Orlicรญ
Moravec +2 other references
  • Plzeลˆ Region
    • Klatovy District
      • Dlouhรก Ves
Hofmanovi P. a R.
      • Malรฝ Bor
ฤŒernรฝ P.
      • Nรฝrsko
ฤŒernรฝ
    • Plzeลˆ-South District
[var: Hessonite] Ales Tomek photo
  • South Bohemian Region
    • ฤŒeskรฝ Krumlov District
      • ฤŒeskรฝ Krumlov
        • Domoradice
ฤŒernรฝ
    • Pรญsek District
      • Pรญsek
Houzar et al. (2008)
    • Strakonice District
      • Dล™eลกรญn
Welser
      • Nihoลกovice
[var: Hessonite] Zikeลก et al. (2011)
  • South Moravian Region
    • Brno-Country District
      • Moravskรฉ Brรกnice (ฤŒeskรฉ Brรกnice; Mรคhrisch Branitz; Bรถhmisch Branitz)
D. Talla (2004)
Houzar +1 other reference
    • Znojmo District
      • Reลกice
Filip et al. (2002)
  • รšstรญ nad Labem Region
    • Chomutov District
Grambliฤka (n.d.)
Hyrsl et al. (2009)
Grambliฤka (n.d.)
      • Perลกtejn
Grambliฤka (n.d.)
    • Litomฤ›ล™ice District
      • Tล™ebenice
Houzar et al. (2008)
    • รšstรญ nad Labem District
      • รšstรญ nad Labem
[var: Hibschite] Ulrych (2000)
  • Vysoฤina Region
    • Havlรญฤkลฏv Brod District
      • Golฤลฏv Jenรญkov
Dolnรญฤek Z et al. (2020)
      • Krucemburk
[var: Hibschite] Pauliลก +1 other reference
Pauliลก P. Nejzajรญmavฤ›jลกรญ ...
    • Tล™ebรญฤ District
      • Vladislav
        • Hostรกkov
Houzar
      • Vรฝฤapy
Houzar
    • ลฝฤรกr nad Sรกzavou District
      • Bystล™ice nad Pernลกtejnem
Houzar et al. (2009) +1 other reference
Hrazdil
Houzar +5 other references
Cempรญrek
  • Zlรญn Region
    • Uherskรฉ Hradiลกtฤ› District
      • Komลˆa
[var: Hessonite] Pauliลก
Dominican Republic
  • Marรญa Trinidad Sรกnchez Province
    • Rรญo San Juan
Krebs et al. (2008)
DR Congo
  • South Kivu
    • Mwenga Territory
- (2005)
Ecuador
Markowski et al. (2006)
  • Zamora-Chinchipe Province
    • Yacuambi Canton
      • Fortuna Project
Vallance et al. (2009)
    • Zamora Canton
      • Nambija mining district
Vallance et al. (2009)
Vallance et al. (2009)
        • Guaysimi deposit
Vallance et al. (2009)
        • Nambija deposit
Vallance et al. (2009)
Vallance et al. (2009)
Egypt
  • Red Sea Governorate
    • Wadi Sikait
Elsagheer et al. (2025)
  • South Sinai Governorate
    • Kid
International Geological Congress (2008)
Helmy et al. (2021)
International Geological Congress (2008)
Abu Sharib +4 other references
Finland
  • Kanta-Hรคme
    • Forssa
Jyrki Autio Collection 2021. Joy Dรฉsor ...
    • Hattula
Kinnunen (1988)
  • Kymenlaakso
    • Iitti
Arhe
  • Lapland
    • Enontekiรถ
      • Miessijoki River
Tuisku (2010)
  • North Karelia
[var: Hibschite]
  • North Savo
    • Kaavi
von Knorring (1951)
  • Pirkanmaa
    • Valkeakoski
Ilkka Mikkola collection
  • South Karelia
    • Lappeenranta
Hytรถnen (1999)
  • Southwest Finland
    • Kimitoรถn (Kemiรถnsaari)
      • Kimitoรถn Island
Hytรถnen (1999)
Aarne Laitakari
Aarne Laitakari
Metzger et al. (Ed)
      • Pargas limestone mine
Hietala
Joel Dyer photo & specimen (Visually identified)
    • Salo
      • Suomusjรคrvi
Niskanen (2014)
  • Uusimaa
    • Raseborg
      • Pohja
Geological Survey of Finland 2008. ...
France
  • Auvergne-Rhรดne-Alpes
    • Ain
      • Bourg-en-Bresse
        • Viriat
Ducluzaux (2024)
    • Haute-Loire
      • Brioude
        • Laval-sur-Doulon
          • Pervenchรจres
[var: Hibschite]
        • Saint-Ilpize
FORESTIER F. H. (1969)
    • Rhรดne
      • Villefranche-sur-Saรดne
        • Claveisolles
G. Demarcq
  • Brittany
    • Finistรจre
      • Brest
        • Lesneven
Bull. Minรฉral.
      • Morlaix
Chauris (2014)
Chauris (2014)
Chauris (2014)
    • Morbihan
      • Lorient
        • Groix
          • Primiture
Chauris (2014)
      • Vannes
        • Penestin
          • Trรฉhiguier
R. Pierrot
  • Corsica
    • Haute-Corse
      • Bastia
        • Canari
Goujou (1998)
  • Grand Est
    • Bas-Rhin
      • Molsheim
        • Schirmeck
Bariand et al. (n.d.) +1 other reference
    • Haut-Rhin
      • Colmar-Ribeauvillรฉ
        • Wasserbourg
Steinmetz (2015)
    • Vosges
      • Saint-Diรฉ-des-Vosges
        • Raon-l'ร‰tape
Wittern et al. (1997)
  • Martinique
    • Arrondissement of Saint-Pierre
      • Le Prรชcheur
Lacroix (1910)
  • New Caledonia
    • Southern Province
      • Le Mont-Dore
        • Ouen Island
[var: Hibschite]
  • Normandy
    • Manche
      • Cherbourg
        • Flamanville
  • Nouvelle-Aquitaine
    • Haute-Vienne
      • Bellac
        • Bessines-sur-Gartempe
perso.wanadoo.fr (2004)
    • Pyrรฉnรฉes-Atlantiques
      • Bayonne
Belot (1978)
      • Ossau valley
Belot (1978)
  • Occitanie
    • Ariรจge
      • Foix
        • Artigues
Berbain +2 other references
        • Le Bosc
          • Cirque de Pรฉnitence
Inventaire mineralogique de l'Ariege (Editions BRGM 1984)
Collection TRENCART
      • Saint-Girons
        • Seix
          • Salau
Bull. Minรฉral.
Bull. Minรฉral.
    • Aveyron
      • Rodez
        • Sรฉvรฉrac-d'Aveyron
Eytier J.R. & Ch. et al. (2004)
    • Hautes-Pyrรฉnรฉes
      • Bagnรจres-de-Bigorre
        • Aulon
perso.wanadoo.fr (2003)
Queneau (n.d.)
    • Pyrรฉnรฉes-Orientales
      • Cรฉret
Berbain et al. (2005)
          • Pegmatite field
Berbain et al. (2005)
        • Montesquieu-des-Albรจres
Guitard (2010)
        • Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste
van Marcke de Lummen (1985) +1 other reference
      • Perpignan
Guitard (2010)
      • Prades
Lacroix (1910)
Berbain et al. (2005)
Guitard (2010)
        • Estoher
Lacroix (1910)
        • Puyvalador
Guitard (2010)
Guitard (2010)
Guitard (2010)
Guitard (2010)
Guitard (2010)
Berbain et al. (2005)
        • Taurinya
Lacroix (1910) +1 other reference
Berbain et al. (2005)
Berbain et al. (2005)
Guitard (2010)
        • Vernet-les-Bains
Berbain et al. (2005)
    • Tarn
      • Castres
        • Fontrieu
          • Cabrespine
Gol (2012)
          • Fumade
Favreau et al. (2013)
SEM analysis on thin section at ...
  • Pays de la Loire
    • Loire-Atlantique
      • Nantes
        • Nantes
Baret (1905)
Baret (1898)
Baret (1905)
Baret (1905)
      • Saint-Nazaire
        • Saint-Nazaire
Baret (1905)
  • Provence-Alpes-Cรดte d'Azur
    • Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
      • Forcalquier
        • Saint-Maime
Favreau G. et al. (2004)
    • Hautes-Alpes
      • Brianรงon
        • Cerviรจres
[var: Hibschite] Pusztaszeri (1969)
collected +1 other reference
    • Var
      • Draguignan
        • Saint-Raphaรซl
Leboucher (1999)
Germany
  • Baden-Wรผrttemberg
    • Freiburg Region
      • Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald
        • Feldberg
Walenta (1992)
      • Ortenaukreis
        • Gengenbach
          • Berghaupten
Walenta (1992)
        • Haslach im Kinzigtal
          • Steinach
Walenta (1989) +3 other references
      • Waldshut
        • Bernau im Schwarzwald
          • Hof
Walenta (1992)
        • Waldshut-Tiengen
          • Detzeln
[var: Hessonite] Hanneberg et al. (2009) +1 other reference
  • Bavaria
    • Lower Bavaria
      • Freyung-Grafenau District
        • Rรถhrnbach
WeiรŸ (1990) +1 other reference
      • Passau District
        • Untergriesbach
Habel (2007)
          • Pfaffenreut
[var: Hessonite] WeiรŸ (1990)
WeiรŸ (1990)
    • Lower Franconia
      • Aschaffenburg
        • Gailbach
WeiรŸ (1990)
      • Aschaffenburg District
        • Haibach
          • Dรถrrmorsbach
Lorenz (1998) +1 other reference
      • HaรŸberge District
        • Maroldsweisach
[var: Hibschite] Wittern (2001)
    • Upper Franconia
      • Hof District
        • Lichtenberg
F. Mรผller: "Bayerns steinreiche Ecke" et al. (Hof)
        • Rehau
          • Wurlitz
[var: Hessonite] WeiรŸ (1990)
      • Wunsiedel im Fichtelgebirge
        • Trรถstauer Forst-West
Neschen (n.d.)
        • Wunsiedel
          • Gรถpfersgrรผn
F. Mรผller: "Bayerns steinreiche Ecke" (1984)
          • Hildenbach
F. Mรผller: "Bayerns steinreiche Ecke" et al. (Hof)
          • Holenbrunn
F. Mรผller: "Bayerns steinreiche Ecke" et al. (Hof)
          • Schรถnbrunn
[var: Hessonite] WeiรŸ (1990)
    • Upper Palatinate
      • Cham District
        • Arnschwang
          • Kalkofen
[var: Hessonite] WeiรŸ (1990)
        • Lohberg
          • Lohberghรผtte
Sperling (1991)
      • Neustadt an der Waldnaab District
        • Pleystein
[var: Hessonite] WeiรŸ (1990)
Dill (2008)
        • Windischeschenbach
          • Oberbaumรผhle
Schwarzmeier et al. (2015) +2 other references
      • Tirschenreuth District
        • Tirschenreuth
Meier (2005)
      • Weiden in der Oberpfalz
        • Oedenthal
[var: Hessonite] Weber (2013)
  • Hesse
    • Darmstadt
      • BergstraรŸe
[var: Hessonite] Mason (1976)
          • Auerbach
[var: Hessonite] WeiรŸ (1990)
          • Hochstรคdten
[var: Hessonite] Nickel et al. (1985)
      • Darmstadt-Dieburg
        • GroรŸ-Bieberau
          • Bensenbรถhlskopf
WeiรŸ (1990)
        • Mรผhltal
          • Nieder-Ramstadt
Lapis 34 (7-8)
WeiรŸ (1990)
    • Giessen Region
      • Lahn-Dill-Kreis
        • Eschenburg
          • Hirzenhain
WeiรŸ (1990)
  • Lower Saxony
    • Goslar District
      • Bad Harzburg
WeiรŸ (1990)
        • Radau valley
[var: Hibschite]
        • Schmalenberg cliff
      • Braunlage
      • Harz (Landkreis Goslar)
Baumgรคrtl (2014)
  • Rhineland-Palatinate
    • Ahrweiler
      • Brohltal
        • Glees
Uhlig
    • Kaiserslautern
      • Otterbach-Otterberg
        • Niederkirchen
[var: Hibschite, var: Hydrogrossular] Kohout (1998)
    • Kusel
      • Kusel-Altenglan
        • Rammelsbach
56. +1 other reference
      • Lauterecken-Wolfstein
        • Kreimbach-Kaulbach
Hanneberg et al. (2009) +1 other reference
    • Mayen-Koblenz
      • Maifeld
        • Ochtendung
Wittern (2001)
      • Mendig
        • Mendig
Uhlig
Uhlig
          • Wingertsberg
Uhlig
      • Pellenz
        • Kruft
Uhlig
      • Vordereifel
        • Ettringen
[var: Hibschite] Blass et al. (2006)
in the collection of Christof Schรคfer
in the collection of Christof Schรคfer
[var: Hydrogrossular] in the collection of Christof Schรคfer
Hentschel (1961)
    • Vulkaneifel
      • Daun
        • รœdersdorf
BlaรŸ et al. (2014)
      • Gerolstein
        • Walsdorf
BlaรŸ (2020)
  • Saxony-Anhalt
    • Harz
      • Thale
        • Friedrichsbrunn
[var: Hessonite] Thomas Lรผhr Collection
        • Thale
Thomas Lรผhr Collection
      • Wernigerode
        • Schierke
Thomas Lรผhr
  • Saxony
    • Bautzen District
      • WeiรŸenberg
Witzke et al. (2006)
    • Erzgebirgskreis
Mรคdler (1992)
Reinhardt et al. (2022)
...
      • Ehrenfriedersdorf
Wittern (2001)
Gerstenberg (n.d.)
Meyer et al. (2025)
      • GroรŸrรผckerswalde
[var: Hessonite] Frenzel (1874)
      • Grรผnhain-Beierfeld
        • Beierfeld
Schlegel (1991)
Lapis 30 (7/8)
        • Neustรคdtel
          • WolfgangmaรŸen
[var: Hessonite] Lapis 30 (7/8)
      • Schwarzenberg
Lefebvre et al. (2017) +1 other reference
        • Pรถhla
Wittern (2001)
    • Gรถrlitz District
      • Kodersdorf
        • Rengersdorf
Witzke et al. (2006)
      • Vierkirchen
        • Arnsdorf
Witzke et al. (2006)
Witzke et al. (2006)
      • Waldhufen
        • Nieder Seifersdorf
Witzke et al. (2006)
    • Vogtlandkreis
Grรถbner et al. (2007) +1 other reference
  • Schleswig-Holstein
    • Ostholstein
      • Malente
Wittern (2001)
    • Pinneberg
      • Barmstedt
Wittern (2001)
    • Rendsburg-Eckernfรถrde
      • Brekendorf
Wittern (2001)
  • Thuringia
    • Wartburg District
      • Unterbreizbach
A.Dietrich (2004)
Ghana
  • Eastern Region
    • Asuogyaman District
Allen et al. (1968) +4 other references
  • Oti Region
Addae et al. (2026)
Greece
  • Attica
    • East Attica
      • Lavreotiki
Baltatzis (1981)
          • Plaka Mines
Rieck et al. (2018)
Rieck et al. (2018)
Branko Rieck collection
Branko Rieck collection
Uwe Kolitsch (unpublished SEM-EDS data)
Uwe Kolitsch & Branko Rieck (unpubl. SEM-EDS results)
  • Central Greece
    • Phthiotis
      • Domokos
[var: Hibschite]
  • Central Macedonia
    • Chalkidiki
      • Aristotelis
        • Kassandra mining district
Nebel et al. (1991)
Marcopoulos et al. (1981)
  • Eastern Macedonia and Thrace
    • Drama
      • Kato Nevrokopi
        • Kato Vrontou
[var: Manganese-bearing Grossular] various added photos
      • Prosotsani
Prodromos Nikolaidis Collection
    • Rhodope
      • Arriana
      • Maroneia-Sapes
Mineral. Petrol. 95 (2009)
    • Thasos
      • Theologos
Tarantola +11 other references
    • Xanthi
      • Xanthi
Ch. Spirom. & Greekrocks.com
  • North Aegean
    • Lesbos
      • Mytilene
Hatzipanagiotou et al. (2003)
Hatzipanagiotou et al. (2003)
  • Thessaly
    • Larissa
[var: Hessonite] Chrysovalantis Efstathiou
Greenland
  • Kujalleq
Harry et al. (1964)
Guatemala
  • Alta Verapaz Department
Harlow et al. (2011)
Guinea
  • Conakry Region
Honduras
  • Santa Bรกrbara Department
    • Las Vegas Municipality
Econ Geol (2004)
Hungary
  • Baranya County
    • Pรฉcsvรกrad District
      • ร“falu
Szakรกll & Gatter: Hungarian Mineral ...
  • Fejรฉr County
    • Szรฉkesfehรฉrvรกr District
      • Kล‘szรกrhegy
Szakรกll: Minerals of Szรกr Hill
  • Gyล‘r-Moson-Sopron County
    • Kรณphรกza
K. Tรถrรถk
  • Heves County
    • Pรฉtervรกsรกra District
      • Recsk
Sรกndor et al. (2005)
Mecsek-Oko
  • Komรกrom-Esztergom County
    • Dรถmรถs
  • Nรณgrรกd County
    • Diรณsjenล‘
Geoda
  • Pest County
    • Szentendre District
Szakรกll et al. (1996)
      • Dunabogdรกny
[var: Hibschite, var: Hydrogrossular] Ferro et al. (2003)
      • Pomรกz
    • Szob District
      • Nagybรถrzsรถny
      • Szokolya
Sรกndor et al. (2005)
      • Verล‘ce
Szakรกll et al. (1996)
India
  • Andhra Pradesh
    • Srikakulam District
C. Bhattacharyya (1974)
Sivaprakash (1980)
Rao (1966)
Choudhuri et al. (1974)
  • Gujarat
    • Panch Mahal District
Mineralogical Magazine 1967 36 : 616-618
  • Karnataka
Devaraju et al. (1999)
    • Kolar District
      • Kolar Gold Fields
Narayanan Kutty et al. (1977)
    • Tumkur District
Viswanathiah et al. (1979)
  • Odisha
    • Sundargarh District (Sundergarh District)
Chowdhury (2007) +1 other reference
  • Rajasthan
    • Jhunjhunu District
Mineralogical Magazine 1966 35 : ...
    • Jodhpur Division
      • Sirohi District
        • Deri-Ambaji Zn-Pb-Cu deposit
Deb (1980)
  • Tamil Nadu
    • Krishnagiri District
Semenov et al. (1971) +2 other references
GSA Bulletin +4 other references
    • Tirunelveli District
Satish-Kumar et al. (2001)
    • Vellore District
Ramasamy et al. (2013)
  • Telangana
    • Nalgonda District
Sridhar et al. (2005)
Indonesia
Knuever et al. (2023)
  • North Sumatra Province
Beddoe-Stephens et al. (1987)
  • Papua Province
    • Mimika Regency
      • Gunung Bijih District
Setiawan
        • Ertsberg Complex
Sieber et al. (2020)
Iran
  • East Azerbaijan Province
    • Ahar County
      • Ahar
Mollai et al. (2009)
  • Isfahan Province
    • Isfahan County
      • Feshark village
Taghipour
    • Nain County
[var: Hydrogrossular] Baccolo et al. (2019)
  • Markazi Province
    • Delijan County
      • Delijan
H. Zamanian et al. (2017)
Iraq
  • Sulaymaniyah Governorate
    • Penjwen District
Mohammad et al. (2007)
    • Pshdar District
      • Qaladiza
        • Hero
Al-Hermezi et al. (1986)
Ireland
  • Connacht
    • Galway County
      • Connemara
Reynolds (1990)
        • Clifden
Dr Richard Unitt Collection
  • Leinster
    • Louth County
      • Carlingford
Nockolds et al. (1947)
Foote Mineral Company label
  • Ulster
    • Donegal County
      • Dunglow
      • Lettamackaward
John and Robert Lawson (2015)
Israel
  • Southern District
    • Beersheba Subdistrict
      • Tamar Regional Council
        • Hatrurim Basin
[var: Hydrogrossular] Kruszewski et al. (2021)
[var: Hydrogrossular] Galuskin et al. (2023) +1 other reference
          • Wadi Zohar
[var: Hydrogrossular] Futrzyล„ski et al. (2023)
[var: Hydrogrossular] Galuskin et al. (2022) +1 other reference
Italy
  • Aosta Valley
    • Ayas
      • Champoluc
Dal Piaz (1967) +1 other reference
Boeris (1909)
Fabbian (1971) +1 other reference
Piccoli et al. (2007)
Dal Piaz (2004)
[var: Hessonite] Carpanese (1932a) +5 other references
[var: Hessonite] Gramaccioli (1975)
Hintze (1897) +3 other references
Piccoli et al. (2007)
    • Champdepraz
Giuseppe Agozzino specimens +2 other references
Bertoldi (1991) +2 other references
Lecacheur et al. (2024)
[var: Hessonite] Biffi et al. (1985) +2 other references
Mattirolo E. (1899) +1 other reference
Brizio P. et al. (1984) +1 other reference
Franco Luca Bonino's collection
    • Chรขtillon
[var: Hessonite] Del Caldo et al. (1973) +1 other reference
[var: Hessonite] Pelloux (1913) +3 other references
[var: Hessonite] Del Caldo et al. (1973)
Grill (1922) +2 other references
    • Gressoney-la-Trinitรฉ
[var: Hessonite] C.M. Gramaccioli (1975)
    • Montjovet
Piccoli et al. (2007)
[var: Hessonite] Del Caldo et al. (1973)
Piccoli et al. (2007)
[var: Hessonite] Cotta Ramusino et al. (1973) +2 other references
Dal Piaz et al. (1967) +3 other references
[var: Hessonite] Pandullo (1975) +1 other reference
[var: Hessonite] Pandullo (1975)
    • Nus
      • Saint-Barthรฉlemy
Barresi et al. (2005)
    • Saint-Marcel
Lemanski (n.d.)
[var: Hessonite] C.M. Gramaccioli (1975)
    • Valtournenche
[var: Hessonite] C.M. Gramaccioli (1975)
[var: Hessonite] C.M. Gramaccioli (1975)
  • Calabria
    • Catanzaro Province
      • Tiriolo
De Michele (1974)
    • Cosenza Province
      • Longobucco
Croze (1989)
    • Metropolitan City of Reggio Calabria
      • Palmi
        • Taureana di Palmi
Faraone (1963)
Samples in Natural History Museum of Cittanova (RC)
  • Campania
    • Metropolitan City of Naples
      • Ercolano
        • San Vito
[var: Hibschite] Chinellato Matteo specimen
      • Pollena Trocchia
Russo (2010)
      • Sant'Anastasia
Francesco Civero collection
    • Salerno
      • Nocera Inferiore
Scacchi (1885) +3 other references
Panikorovskii et al. (2017)
  • Emilia-Romagna
    • Parma Province
      • Borgo Val di Taro
        • Roccamurata
Salvioli-Mariani et al. (2020)
      • Tornolo
        • S. Maria del Taro
Salvioli-Mariani et al. (2020)
  • Lazio
    • Metropolitan City of Rome Capital
Federico et al. (2002)
Dario Di Domenico photo
De Michele (1974)
      • Bracciano
Cavarretta et al. (1987)
      • Campagnano di Roma
      • Magliano Romano
Stoppani et al. (1982)
      • Rome
Paolo Bosco et al. (2000)
        • Valleranello
Carlini et al. (2018)
      • Sacrofano
Stoppani et al. (1982)
Gresta et al. (2002)
      • Tolfa
i minerali del museo archeominerario"Klitsche de la Grange"Allumiere et al. (2000)
    • Viterbo Province
Puxeddu (1971)
luigi mattei
      • Gradoli
Signoretti et al. (2001)
      • Ischia di Castro
www.mindat.org (n.d.)
      • Onano
Cresta et al. (2002)
      • Viterbo
Carlini et al. (2017)
  • Liguria
    • Genoa
      • Arenzano
[var: Hessonite] Rob Lavinsky (ex. Richard Kosnar specimen)
[var: Hessonite] Alessandro Cantamessa collection
      • Casarza Ligure
Marchesini et al. (1998)
      • Castiglione Chiavarese
Marchesini et al. (2025)
      • Cogoleto
[var: Hessonite] Dario Di Domenico photo
[var: Hessonite] Franco Lazzari photo & specimen Photo ...
      • Genoa
        • Voltri
[var: Hessonite] Repossi (1918) +1 other reference
      • Rezzoaglio
Belmonte et al. (2018)
      • Tiglieto
[var: Hessonite] Antofilli et al. (1985)
    • Savona Province
      • Sassello
[var: Hessonite] Giovanni Scapin Collection
      • Urbe
[var: Hessonite] King (n.d.) +1 other reference
[var: Hessonite] Alessandro Tagliaferi
        • Vara
          • Case Canai (Case Senai)
[var: Hibschite] NHM collection (was hessonite)
  • Lombardy
    • Bergamo Province
      • Cene
        • Rossa Valley
[var: Hessonite] Maida (2002)
    • Brescia Province
      • Braone
Ref: Daniele Ravagnani - I giacimenti ...
Bertolini A. (1988)
      • Breno
De Michele (1974)
          • Val Bona
De Michele (1974)
      • Niardo
Bertolini A. (1975)
      • Paspardo
G. Branchi (2006)
      • Sonico
Bertolini A. (1988)
    • Sondrio Province
Eur. J. Mineral.
      • Chiesa in Valmalenco
Bedognรจ et al. (1993)
Bedognรจ et al. (2006)
        • Muretto Valley
Marchesini et al. (2025)
      • Lanzada
        • Franscia
De Michele (1974)
      • Novate Mezzola
        • Codera Valley
Ghizzoni et al. (2005)
Ghizzoni et al. (2005)
Ghizzoni et al. (2005)
Ghizzoni et al. (2005)
Ghizzoni et al. (2005)
Ghizzoni et al. (2005)
Ghizzoni et al. (2005)
      • Ponte in Valtellina
Bedognรจ et al. (2006)
      • Torre di Santa Maria
        • Torreggio Valley
          • Airale Valley
Bedognรจ et al. (1993)
      • Valdisotto
Romani et al. (1997) +1 other reference
      • Valfurva
        • Zebrรน Valley
Bedognรจ et al. (2006) +1 other reference
  • Piedmont
    • Alessandria Province
      • Voltaggio
Franchi (1920) +4 other references
    • Biella Province
      • Rosazza
Piccoli et al. (2007)
    • Cuneo Province
Giovanni Scapin Collection
      • Casteldelfino
Piccoli (2002) +1 other reference
      • Crissolo
Piccoli (2002) +1 other reference
Piccoli (2002)
Piccoli (2002) +1 other reference
Dal Piaz (1967) +2 other references
[var: Hessonite] Piccoli (2002) +1 other reference
Piccoli (2002) +1 other reference
      • Sampeyre
Piccoli (2002) +1 other reference
Stella (1895) +3 other references
Piccoli (2002) +1 other reference
    • Metropolitan City of Turin
      • Ala di Stura
[var: Hessonite] Maletto G. et al. (1976)
[var: Hessonite] Matteo Chinellato
[var: Hessonite] Maletto et al. (2014)
[var: Hessonite] Maletto et al. (1976) +2 other references
[var: Hessonite] Maletto et al. (2014)
40 (Part II) +1 other reference
      • Avigliana
[var: Hessonite] Barresi (1996) +1 other reference
      • Balangero
[var: Hibschite] Prete (1995)
      • Balme
[var: Hessonite] Strรผver (1871) +5 other references
Grill (1922) +3 other references
[var: Hessonite] King (n.d.)
Piccoli et al. (2007)
[var: Hessonite] Maletto et al. (2014)
[var: Hessonite] Gramaccioli (1975)
[var: Hessonite] Gramaccioli (1975)
Gramaccioli (1975)
      • Bobbio Pellice
Balestro et al. (2013)
Barresi (1996) +1 other reference
      • Caselette
Bortolami et al. (1968)
      • Ceres
Maletto et al. (1976)
[var: Hessonite] Yves Masson
      • Coazze
Piccoli et al. (2007)
      • Condove
[var: Hessonite] Piccoli et al. (2007)
        • Laietto (Lajetto)
[var: Hessonite] Novarese G.-I minerali delle rodingiti ...
      • Fenestrelle
Piccoli et al. (2007)
      • Lanzo Valleys
[var: Hessonite] Diella +8 other references
      • Lemie
Piccoli et al. (2007)
[var: Hessonite] Piccoli et al. (2007)
Piccoli et al. (2007)
[var: Hessonite] Repossi et al. (1926) +3 other references
      • Prali
[var: Hessonite] Grill (1922) +2 other references
Ciriotti et al. (2011)
      • Rocca Canavese
Eur. J. Mineral.
      • Roure
[var: Hessonite] Piccoli et al. (2007)
[var: Hessonite] Piccoli et al. (2007)
      • Rubiana
[var: Hessonite] Martins da Pedra
      • San Giorio di Susa
[var: Hessonite] Barresi (1996) +1 other reference
Piccoli et al. (2007)
      • Usseglio
Piccoli et al. (2007)
[var: Hessonite]
[var: Hessonite] Girolami (2006)
      • Valchiusa
        • Vico Canavese
Gruppo Mineralogico Valchiusella (2009)
      • Villar Focchiardo
[var: Chrome-bearing Grossular] Piccoli et al. (2007)
      • Villar Pellice
[var: Hessonite] Marco Macchieraldo
      • Viรน
[var: Hessonite] Girolami (2006)
    • Verbano-Cusio-Ossola Province
      • Antrona Schieranco
Bassani U. et al. (Ossola, Novara)
      • Baceno
        • Devero Alp
      • Craveggia
        • Rio Vasca
Boscardin M. et al. (2013)
      • Druogno
        • Orcesco
Mattioli (1987)
      • Malesco
Mattioli (1979) +2 other references
Piccoli et al. (2007)
      • Vogogna
Mattioli (1979)
    • Vercelli Province
      • Varallo Sesia
Piccoli et al. (2007)
  • Sardinia
    • Metropolitan City of Cagliari
      • Assemini
[var: Hessonite] Stara (1990)
    • Nuoro Province
      • Gadoni
Stara et al. (1999)
      • Orani
[var: Hessonite] Conti-Vecchi et al. (1991)
[var: Hessonite] Conti - Vecchi et al. (1991)
    • Sassari Province
      • Sassari
Ara D. et al. (2013)
    • South Sardinia Province
      • Arbus
Stara et al. (1996)
      • Domusnovas
Stara et al. (1996)
Stara P. (1996)
      • Fluminimaggiore
Stara et al. (1994)
        • Tiny-Arenas Mine
Stara et al. (1996)
Fernando Caboni et al. (2024)
Fernando Caboni et al. (2024)
      • Narcao
        • Rosas Mine Complex (Rosas Mine)
Cocco et al. (2022)
      • Nuxis
        • Monte Tamara mining area
Rivista Mineralogica Italiana 4/1992-"I minerali del giacimento di Monte Tamara (Nuxis) +1 other reference
      • San Vito
[var: Hibschite] Stara et al. (1993)
      • Villaputzu
Stara et al. (1993)
[var: Hibschite] Stara et al. (1993)
  • Sicily
    • Metropolitan City of Messina
Sergio Russo Collection
  • Trentino-Alto Adige/Sรผdtirol
    • Trento Province
      • Ala
        • Pilcante
Bortolozzi (n.d.)
[var: Hibschite] Boscardin et al. (1984) +2 other references
        • San Valentino Valley
Bortolozzi (n.d.)
      • Daone & Breguzzo
        • Valbona (Val Bona) & Val d'Arnรฒ
Gerdes M.L. et al. (1995)
      • Lavis
Bortolozzi (n.d.)
      • Moena
Ferretti et al. (2013)
De Michele (1974)
      • Predazzo
De Michele (1974)
Grisotto et al. (2010)
      • San Giovanni di Fassa
Cathrein (1887 a) +4 other references
undefined
      • Terragnolo
Bortolozzi (n.d.)
      • Valdaone
        • Daone
          • Daone Valley
            • Fumo Valley
Giovanni Scapin Collection
  • Tuscany
    • Grosseto Province
      • Isola del Giglio
        • Giglio Island
Marinai
      • Pitigliano
Liotti (1991)
[var: Leuco garnet] Bonifazi (2020)
      • Campiglia Marittima
Biagioni et al. (2013)
      • Campo nell'Elba
Giuliano bettini collection
Bombicci (1860) +3 other references
      • Capoliveri
        • Cape Calamita Mine
[var: Hessonite]
Bortolozzi (n.d.)
Nannoni R. et al. (Isola d'Elba)
Garofalo et al. (2025)
      • Livorno
[var: Leuco garnet] Bonifazi (2020)
Marinai V. et al. (Livorno)
      • Marciana
      • Portoferraio
Innocenti F. et al. (1997) +1 other reference
Bonifazi (2020)
[var: Chrome-bearing Grossular] Bonifazi (2021)
Orlandi et al. (1974)
Sammartino (2014)
    • Lucca Province
      • Garfagnana
        • Villa Collemandina
[var: Hibschite]
    • Pisa Province
      • Castelnuovo di Val di Cecina
Brizzi et al. (3)
  • Umbria
    • Perugia Province
      • Spoleto
Stoppa et al. (2009)
  • Veneto
    • Padova Province
      • Cinto Euganeo
        • Faedo
          • Monte Fasolo
[var: Hibschite] Fabris et al. (2014)
      • Galzignano Terme
[var: Hibschite, var: Hydrogrossular] Fabio Tosato et al. (2024) +1 other reference
    • Verona Province
      • Brentino Belluno
Boscardin (2014)
    • Vicenza Province
      • Cornedo Vicentino
        • Spagnago
[var: Hibschite] Bortolozzi (n.d.)
      • Crespadoro
        • Chiampo Valley
[var: Hibschite] Zordan A. (2014)
      • Laghi
[var: Hibschite] Boscardin et al. (2011)
Boscardin et al. (2011)
      • Rotzo
[var: Hydrogrossular] Zaccaria et al. (2021)
      • Schio
        • Tretto
          • Val Munari
            • Contrade Maglio-Pornaro
[var: Hibschite] Boscardin et al. (1988) +3 other references
      • Valdastico
Bortolozzi (n.d.)
Jamaica
  • Saint Thomas Parish
Scott et al. (1999)
Japan
  • Chiba Prefecture
    • Awa District
      • Tawara-mura
[var: Hibschite] - (n.d.)
    • Minamiboso City
      • Tomiyama-machi
[var: Hibschite]
  • Ehime Prefecture
    • Saijo City
Hiroaki Tano specimen
  • Fukui Prefecture
    • Ono City
Jitsutaro Takubo +1 other reference
  • Fukuoka Prefecture
    • Iizuka City
[var: Hibschite] Excaibur Minerals specimen
    • Kasuya District
- (n.d.)
    • Kitakyushu City
- (n.d.)
    • Tagawa District
      • Kawara
        • Sannotake mine
Sadanaga et al. (1974)
  • Fukushima Prefecture
- (n.d.)
    • Higashishirakawa District
kato (2009)
Ueno Scientific Co. specimen
    • Iwaki City
- (n.d.)
[var: Hibschite] Matsuyama (2001)
Banno Y et al. (2014)
Sadanaga et al. (1974)
Sadanaga et al. (1974)
  • Gifu Prefecture
    • Hida City
Okuno (1964)
Osakabe et al. (1983)
    • Seki City
Petrov (n.d.)
Yamada (2004)
  • Gunma Prefecture
    • Annaka City
Gunma university Academic Information Repository et al. (2000)
  • Hiroshima Prefecture
    • Shoubara City
- (n.d.) +1 other reference
  • Ibaraki Prefecture
    • Kasama City
Shimazaki (1977)
  • Iwate Prefecture
    • Kamaishi City
- (n.d.) +1 other reference
- (n.d.)
    • Kesen District
      • Sumita-cho
- (n.d.)
Matsubara (2003)
    • Kitakami City
      • Waga
Ryoji Tanaka collection
    • Kunohe-gun
      • Noda
Watanabe (1959)
    • Oshu City
      • Esashi ward
Bunno et al. (1982) +1 other reference
    • Tono City
- (n.d.)
  • Kanagawa Prefecture
    • Ashigarakami District
      • Yamakita
- (n.d.)
    • Hadano City
Mineralogical Journal Vol. 17 (1994)
  • Kochi Prefecture
    • Kochi City
      • Rendai
Mineralogical Journal Vol. 13 (1986)
    • Kลnan City
Handbook of Mineralogy (c)
  • Kyoto Prefecture
    • Kyoto City
      • Sakyou-ku
        • Daimonjiyama (Nyoigatake)
Yamada (2004)
    • Miyazu City
Yamada (2004)
    • Soraku District
Wang (1985)
  • Mie Prefecture
    • Ise City
[var: Hibschite]
    • Mie District
      • Komono town
Yamada (2004)
    • Toba City
Yamada (2004)
  • Miyazaki Prefecture
    • Nishiusuki District
      • Takachiho
pers. comm. Kotaro Watanabe
  • Nagasaki Prefecture
    • Saikai City
Nishiyama et al. (2017)
  • Nara Prefecture
    • Yoshino district
      • Tenkawa village
Akira Miyake et al. (2018)
  • Niigata Prefecture
Shi et al. (2012)
      • ลŒmi
www.city.itoigawa.niigata.jp/fmm/detail-menu2/min109-corundum/corundum.html (in matrix of corundum-bearing river cobbles)
  • Oita Prefecture
    • Saiki City
      • Kiura Mine
OHNISHI et al. (2013) +1 other reference
  • Okayama Prefecture
    • Niimi City
Shi et al. (2012)
      • Shingo-takase
[var: Chrome-bearing Grossular] Hiroaki Tano specimen
    • Takahashi City
      • Bitchลซ
        • Fuka
[var: Hibschite] Henmi et al. (1978) +1 other reference
        • Shitouyouze
Matsueda (1983)
  • Saitama Prefecture
    • Chichibu City
      • Ohtaki-mura
        • Nakatsugawa
Sadanaga et al. (1974) +2 other references
Sadanaga et al. (1974)
    • Chichibu District
Inui +2 other references
    • Kodama District
Kosuge (1997)
  • Shimane Prefecture
    • Masuda City
SOEDA et al. (1978)
SOEDA et al. (1982)
  • Tokyo Metropolis
    • Nishitama district
      • Okutama-cho
[var: Manganese-bearing Grossular] Matsubara et al. (2000) +1 other reference
  • Toyama Prefecture
Sadanaga et al. (1974)
  • Yamagata Prefecture
    • Mogami District
      • Mogami
Takeuchi et al. (1961)
  • Yamaguchi Prefecture
    • Iwakuni City
Shimazaki (1977) +2 other references
    • Mine city
Nagashima et al. (2016)
Sadanaga et al. (1974)
Jordan
  • Amman Governorate
    • Transjordan Plateau
      • Daba-Siwaqa complex
        • Hashem region
          • Lisdan-Siwaga Fault
            • Siwaga
              • Tulul al Hammam
[var: Hibschite] Sokol +9 other references
Kazakhstan
  • Akmola Region
    • Zerendi District
      • Kokchetav Massif
Ogasawara et al. (2002)
  • Almaty Region
    • Zhambyl District
[var: Hibschite]
  • Karaganda Region
    • Balkhash
Fang An et al. (2014)
  • Pavlodar Region
information from people
Kenya
[var: Hessonite] Lavinsky (n.d.)
  • Kwale County
[var: Tsavorite] Wang et al. (2025)
[var: Tsavorite] Wang et al. (2025)
[var: Tsavorite] Wang et al. (2025)
  • Makueni County
Betts (n.d.)
  • Taita-Taveta County
[var: Tsavorite] Wang et al. (2025)
[var: Tsavorite] Wang et al. (2025)
[var: Tsavorite] Wang et al. (2025)
[var: Tsavorite] Wang et al. (2025)
[var: Tsavorite] Wang et al. (2025)
    • Kurase Group
      • Mgama Ridge
[var: Tsavorite] Pohl et al. (1979)
[var: Tsavorite] Gรผbelin et al. (1975) +1 other reference
[var: Tsavorite] Pohl et al. (1979)
[var: Tsavorite] Wang et al. (2025)
[var: Tsavorite]
      • Tsavo National Park
[var: Tsavorite] Feneyrol et al. (2013)
  • Turkana County
    • Lodwar
[var: Tsavorite] www.cigem.ca (1999)
Kosovo
  • Pristina District
    • Graรงanica
      • Badoc
Hyseni et al. (2010)
Kyrgyzstan
  • Issyk-Kul Region
Soloviev (2011)
Madagascar
  • Amoron'i Mania
    • Ambositra District
      • Sahatsiho Ambohimanjaka
[var: Hessonite] Lacroix (1956)
  • Anosy
    • Betroka District
      • Tsaraitso
        • Ambaro
Sammer (2020)
  • Atsimo-Andrefana
    • Ampanihy District
      • Antaly
[var: Tsavorite] Isatelle (2009)
[var: Tsavorite] Isatelle (2009)
[var: Tsavorite] Isatelle (2009)
[var: Tsavorite] Isatelle (2009)
[var: Tsavorite] Shigley et al. (2010)
      • Gogogogo Commune
[var: Tsavorite] Adamo et al. (2012)
[var: Tsavorite] Mercier et al. (1997)
  • Diana
    • Ambanja District
      • Anorotsangana
Behier (1963)
      • Antsirabe
Estrade (2014)
Lacroix (1922)
  • Vakinankaratra
    • Antsirabe II District
      • Ibity
        • Sahatany Valley
Lacroix (1908)
    • Betafo District
      • Andrembesoa
Knut Edvard Larsen collection (# MM-2475)
Knut Edvard Larsen collection # M-228
[var: Tsavorite] Adamo et al. (2012)
Malaysia
  • Kedah
    • Langkawi District
      • Langkawi Island
Wan Hassan (2003)
  • Sarawak
    • Kuching Division
Bradshaw (1972) +1 other reference
Wolfram Dieter Schuh (1993)
Mali
  • Kayes Region
    • Bafoulabรฉ Cercle
RRUF
        • Bendougou
Specimen in the collection of Rock ...
- (n.d.)
Mary L. Johnson (1995)
        • Sangafรฉ
Mary L. Johnson et al. (1995)
Lavinsky (n.d.)
        • Trantimou
Rock Currier (Jewel Tunnel Imports)
      • Kontela Commune
        • Goundara
          • Keniรฉba Kasso
Maiga et al. (2003) +1 other reference
Fabre (n.d.)
      • Tomora Commune
Have seen this at the locality. Rock ...
    • Kayes Cercle
      • Sadiola Commune
Masurel et al. (2017)
    • Nioro du Sahel Cercle
      • Sandarรฉ Commune
Betts (n.d.)
Mauritania
  • Adrar Region
    • Atar
[var: Hydrogrossular] Berger et al. (2013)
Mexico
  • Baja California
    • Ensenada Municipality
Panzcer (1987)
Fries and Schmitter
Fries and Schmitter
Fries and Schmitter
Fries and Schmitter
Fries and Schmitter
Fries and Schmitter
      • Rosa de Castilla
Panczner (1987)
Sinkankas
    • Tecate Municipality
      • El Condor
Panzcer (1987)
Antao (2021)
    • Aquiles Serdรกn Municipality
      • Santa Eulalia Mining District
        • East Camp
Panczner (1987)
    • Jimรฉnez Municipality
      • Los Reyes
Megaw (2023)
- (2022)
    • Lรณpez Municipality
Peter Megaw
    • Pueblito de Allende
Ma et al. (2009) +3 other references
    • Santa Barbara Municipality
Megaw (2023)
    • Saucillo Municipality
      • Naica
Panczner (1987)
Panczner (1987) +1 other reference
    • Urique Municipality
Megaw (2023)
  • Coahuila
    • Mรบzquiz Municipality
      • La Encantada mining district
Levresse
Diaz-Unzueta (1987)
    • Sierra Mojada Municipality
[var: Rosolite] analyzed by Prof. Al Faster (University of New Orleans) +2 other references
  • Colima
    • Manzanillo Municipality
      • Minatitlรกn
ArcelorMittal
  • Durango
    • Cuencamรฉ Municipality
      • Velardeรฑa District
        • Velardeรฑa
Megaw (2023)
    • Durango Municipality
Megaw (2023)
    • Mapimรญ Municipality
      • Mapimรญ
    • Poanas Municipality
      • Poanas
        • Cerro de Sacrificio
Panczner (1987)
    • San Pedro del Gallo Municipality
      • Peรฑoles
Panczner (1987)
  • Guerrero
Camprubรญ et al. (2006)
  • Hidalgo
    • Zimapรกn Municipality
Peter Megaw
GONZALEZPARTIDA et al. (2003)
GONZALEZPARTIDA et al. (2003)
  • Morelos
    • Ayala Municipality
[var: Rosolite] several dealer sources and photos ...
Edelen (2013)
  • Queretaro
    • Cadereyta de Montes Municipality
      • Maconi
[var: Hibschite] Gaytรกn Rueda (1975)
  • San Luis Potosรญ
    • Guadalcรกzar Municipality
      • Guadalcรกzar
Panczner (1987)
    • Villa de La Paz Municipality
Julio
    • Villa de Reyes Municipality
      • Villa de Reyes
        • Villa del Reyes mines
Panczner (1987)
  • Sonora
    • รlamos Municipality
      • รlamos
Luetcke (n.d.)
  • Tamaulipas
    • San Carlos Municipality
      • San Carlos
Panczner (1987)
  • Veracruz
    • Las Minas Municipality
      • Las Minas
Panczner (1987)
    • Tatatila Municipality
      • Tatatila
John Rakovan Collection
  • Yucatรกn
    • northwest coastline of the Yucatรกn peninsula
      • Puerto Chicxulub
        • Chicxulub impact structure
Kring et al. (2020)
  • Zacatecas
    • Concepciรณn del Oro Municipality
      • Concepciรณn del Oro
Paul Nicholson Collection
Panczner (1987)
    • Fresnillo Municipality
Megaw (2023)
    • Sombrerete Municipality
      • San Martรญn
        • San Martรญn-Sabinas District
Megaw (2023)
Megaw (2023)
Middle East
[var: Hibschite] Gross (1977)
Mongolia
  • Sรผhbaatar Province
    • Baruun-Urt District
Gottesmann et al. (2009)
Morocco
  • Drรขa-Tafilalet Region
[var: Hibschite] WeiรŸ (2006)
    • Midelt Province
Jahn et al. (2003)
      • Imilchil Cercle
Jahn et al. (2003)
        • Imilchil Caรฏdat
  • Marrakesh-Safi Region
    • Al Haouz Province
      • Amizmiz Cercle
        • Guedmioua Caรฏdat
          • Azgour
Maya Gold and Silver
    • Rehamna Province
      • Sidi Bou Othmane Cercle
        • Jebilet Mountain (Djebilet Mountain)
Fontan (1978)
Favreau (n.d.)
  • Rabat-Salรฉ-Kรฉnitra Region
    • Khรฉmisset Province
      • Khรฉmisset Cercle
        • Ait Mimoune Caรฏdat
          • El Hammam
Econ Geol (1989)
Myanmar
  • Kachin State
    • Mohnyin District
      • Hpakant Township (Hpakan; Phakant; Phakan)
Shi et al. (2012)
Wang et al. (2012)
  • Mandalay Region
    • Kyaukse District
      • Kyaukse Township
Maung Thein & Soe Win (1970)
    • Mandalay District
      • Patheingyi Township
Guo et al. (2016)
    • Pyin-Oo-Lwin District
      • Madaya Township
Ma Kyu Kyu Aung (2004)
      • Mogok Township
        • Kyauk-Pyat-That
Harald Schillhammer collection
[var: Hessonite] Praszkier et al. (2012)
        • Pein-Pyit (Painpyit; Pyan Pyit)
Themelis (2008)
Themelis (2008)
  • Shan State
    • Loilen District
[var: Hessonite] Kyaw Khaing Win (2004)
  • Tanintharyi Region
    • Dawei District (Tavoy District)
      • Kanbauk
Brown et al. (1984)
Namibia
  • Erongo Region
    • Dรขures Constituency
von Bezing (2007)
      • Tubussis Farm 22
F.Koller et al. (2012) +1 other reference
    • Karibib Constituency
Steven et al. (1994)
Steven et al. (1994)
Cairncross et al. (2006)
    • Omaruru Constituency
Steven et al. (1994)
Steven et al. (1994)
von Bezing (2007)
  • วKaras Region
    • Oranjemund Constituency
      • Rosh Pinah
Sitoka (2014)
New Zealand
  • Marlborough Region
    • Marlborough Sounds
[var: Hydrogrossular] D. F. Palmer (1966)
  • Nelson Region
    • Aniseed Valley
Essence of Microscope
[var: Hibschite]
Christensen (1984)
Lauder (1964)
  • Northland Region
    • Kaipara District
      • Arapohue
[var: Hydrogrossular] Black
      • Dargaville
[var: Hydrogrossular] Black
[var: Hibschite] Baker et al. (1980)
[var: Hibschite]
  • Southland Region
    • Invercargill City
[var: Hessonite] Service (1937)
    • Southland District
      • Catlins Coast
[var: Hibschite]
      • Livingstone Mountains
[var: Hibschite]
Youngson et al. (2002)
      • Orepuki
[var: Hibschite]
  • Tasman Region
Watters
Watters (1985)
    • Collingwood
Challis et al. (1995)
    • Pikikiruna Range
Thornton
  • Waikato Region
    • Waitomo District
      • Piopio
[var: Hibschite]
  • West Coast Region
    • Grey District
      • Greymouth
Wells +1 other reference
    • Westland District
[var: Hydrogrossular] Corner et al. (Kennecott Exploration)
Nicaragua
  • North Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region
    • Siuna
Venable (1994)
North Korea
  • Kangwon Province
    • Pyonggang County
Betts (n.d.)
  • South Hwanghae Province
    • Anak County
pp 169-176 +1 other reference
North Macedonia
  • Lipkovo Municipality
Grafenauer (1977)
  • Prilep Municipality
    • ฤŒaniลกte
Bermanec et al. (2001) +1 other reference
Northwest Africa Meteorites
Fudge et al. (2018)
Fintor et al. (2014)
Ma et al. (2024)
Norway
  • Agder
    • Arendal
      • Barbudalen
Vokes (1960)
      • ร˜yestad
Weibye (1848)
          • Kjenlie Mines
Holm (1824)
      • Tromรธy
Holm (1824)
    • Kristiansand
Nordrum (2005)
- (n.d.)
  • Akershus
    • Asker
      • Dikemark
Peter Andresen collection
    • Eidsvoll
      • Feiring
Nordrum (2009)
      • Minnesund
Kvamsdal et al. (2006)
    • Hurdal
Goldschmidt (1911)
      • Skrukkelia
Goldschmidt (1911)
    • Lunner
      • Grua
Goldschmidt (1911)
      • Grua mining district
Berg (1989)
        • ร˜sthagan Nature Reserve
- (n.d.)
    • Nannestad
Goldschmidt (1911)
    • Nittedal
Berg (1994)
  • Buskerud
    • Drammen
      • Konnerud
        • Damรฅsen prospects
Peter Andresen collection
Anonymous (1983)
Goldschmidt (1911)
P. Andresen (2005)
Peter Andresen collection
Garmo (1974)
Goldschmidt (1911)
      • Mjรธndalen
        • Hagatjern
Stensrud (2004)
Stensrud (2004)
Stensrud (2004)
        • Ryggรฅsen
Stensrud (2004)
Berg (198?)
    • Hol
Nordrum (2008)
    • Kongsberg
      • Lake Mykle
[var: Hibschite]
    • Lier
Goldschmidt (1911)
Jamtveit et al. (1993)
- (n.d.)
      • Sylling
Goldschmidt (1911)
Anonymous (1983)
Knut Eldjarn Collection
      • Tranby
Peter Andresen collection
    • Modum
Goldschmidt (1911)
    • ร˜vre Eiker
      • Hamre
Goldschmidt (1911)
  • Innlandet
    • Lom
      • Otta River
Selbekk et al. (2007)
    • Skjรฅk
Garmo (2006)
  • Mรธre og Romsdal
    • Vanylven
Larsen (2019)
  • Nordland
    • Beiarn
      • Grรฅtรฅdalen
[var: Hessonite] Garmo (2003)
King (n.d.)
Kristalle
    • Brรธnnรธy
      • Velfjorden
[var: Chrome-bearing Grossular] Prestvik (1974)
    • Hemnes
Nordrum (2008)
    • Rana
      • Mo i Rana
Stuart Mills 17.11.2002
    • Vรฅgan
      • Austvรฅgรธy
Eigil Ormaasen (1977)
Andresen et al. (2023)
    • Vefsn
Taagvold (2024)
[var: Hibschite] Nissen. August L. (1972)
Nordrum (2008)
  • Oslo
    • Grorud
Kvamsdal (1999)
    • Oslomarka
Goldschmidt (1911)
Goldschmidt (1911) +1 other reference
Berg +1 other reference
  • Svalbard
    • Spitsbergen
      • Hornsund
Prลกek et al. (2010)
  • Telemark
    • Hjartdal
      • Sauland
        • Kleppan
[var: Hibschite] Neumann et al. (1960)
    • Porsgrunn
      • Bjรธrkedalen
      • Slevolden
    • Siljan
[var: Hibschite]
    • Skien
[var: Hibschite] Jamtveit et al. (1997)
      • Heivannet
Larsen (1993)
    • Tokke
      • Botnedal
Wel (1974)
  • Troms og Finnmark
    • Balsfjord
      • Tamokdalen
P. Andresen (2001, self collected)
    • Hammerfest
Atle Michalsen photo and specimen
Garmo et al. (2017)
    • Hasvik
Michalsen (2000)
Michalsen (2000)
Michalsen (2010)
    • Nordreisa
Nordrum (2010)
[var: Hessonite] Alessandro Cantamessa specimen
    • Tromsรธ
Ravna et al. (2017)
  • Trรธndelag
    • Oppdal
Witsรธ (1995) +1 other reference
Witsรธ (1995)
Witsรธ (2005)
  • Vestfold
    • Holmestrand
      • Sande
Nordrum et al. (1997)
Berg (1997) +1 other reference
    • Larvik Commune
      • Hedrum
        • Lรฅgendalen
Andersen (1993)
Weibye (1848)
      • Tjรธlling
        • Hรฅkestad
Larsen et al. (2010)
      • Tvedalen
Knut Edvard Larsen collection # MM-1661 +1 other reference
    • Sandefjord
      • Fokserรธd
Larsen et al. (2007) +1 other reference
Berge et al. (1980) +1 other reference
      • Vesterรธya
Larsen et al. (2010)
Larsen et al. (2007) +1 other reference
Larsen et al. (2007) +1 other reference
        • Vindal
Larsen et al. (2010)
  • Vestland
    • Sogndal
Nesby (1989)
Oman
  • Al Batinah North Governorate
Arai +4 other references
  • Al Wusta Governorate
    • Sayh al Uhaymir
Zhang et al. (2009)
  • Muscat Governorate
    • Bawshar
[var: Hibschite]
    • Sib
[var: Hibschite]
Pacific Ocean
  • East Pacific Rise
[var: Hibschite]
Pakistan
  • Gilgit-Baltistan
    • Gilgit District
Tony Petersen
    • Shigar District
      • Shigar Valley
Nik Nikiforou specimens
Lavinsky (n.d.) +2 other references
  • Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province
    • Bajaur District
      • Barang-Turghao
[var: Hessonite] Jose Zendrera Collection
Montgomery (n.d.)
    • Swat District
[var: Tsavorite] Hussain (2005)
Papua New Guinea
  • Central Province
    • Astrolabe mineral field
Yates et al. (1967)
Yates et al. (1967)
Yates et al. (1967)
Yates et al. (1967)
Yates et al. (1967)
Peru
  • Cajamarca
    • Celendรญn Province
      • Minas Conga
Mendoza (2010)
  • Huancavelica
    • Huancavelica Province
      • Huachocolpa District
Pรฉrez-Puig Obieta et al. (2013)
  • Ica
[var: Hessonite] Dr. Jaroslav Hyrsl specimens
  • Junรญn
    • Tarma Province
Tassinari et al. (2011)
  • Lima
    • Huaral Province
      • Santa Cruz de Andamarca District
Museum Victoria
    • Oyรณn Province
      • Oyรณn District
        • Uchucchacua area
Poland
  • Lesser Poland Voivodeship
    • Krakรณw County
      • Gmina Krzeszowice
        • Dฤ™bnik-Dubie area
Lewandowska A. (OH)
  • Lower Silesian Voivodeship
    • Dzierลผoniรณw County
      • Gmina Niemcza
        • Gilรณw
Gil et al. (2022)
    • Kamienna Gรณra County
      • Gmina Kamienna Gรณra
        • Rฤ™dziny
Domaล„ +2 other references
    • Karkonosze County
      • Gmina Stara Kamienica
        • Kopaniec
KARWOWSKI ล. et al. (1996)
        • Stara Kamienica
[var: Hessonite] Szeล‚ฤ™g E.
      • Kowary
        • Podgรณrze
Krzysztof Andrzejewski
      • Szklarska Porฤ™ba
Evans et al. (2018)
    • Kล‚odzko County
      • Gmina Kล‚odzko
Szeล‚ฤ™g E.
      • Gmina Stronie ลšlฤ…skie
Eligiusz Szeล‚ฤ™g collection (SEM/EDS identification)
Gil et al. (2019)
    • Strzelin County
      • Gmina Przeworno
[var: Hessonite] Borkowska (1961)
[var: Hessonite] Natural History Museum Vienna collection (on vesuvianite specimen catalogued in 1932)
      • Gmina Strzelin
[var: Hessonite] Eligiusz Szeล‚ฤ™g private collection
[var: Hessonite] collection Eligiusz Szeล‚ฤ™g
    • Wrocล‚aw County
      • Gmina Jordanรณw ลšlฤ…ski
[var: Hydrogrossular] Heflik et al. (1969)
Lis et al. (1986)
[var: Hydrogrossular] Lis et al. (1986)
      • Gmina Sobรณtka
        • Nasล‚awice
[var: Hibschite] Galuskin et al. (2003)
    • Zฤ…bkowice ลšlฤ…skie County
Lis et al. (1986)
      • Gmina Bardo
Lis et al. (1986)
      • Gmina Stoszowice
[var: Hessonite] Lis et al. (1986)
      • Gmina Zฤ…bkowice ลšlฤ…skie
Lis et al. (1986)
        • Szklary
Heflik et al. (1987)
      • Gmina Zล‚oty Stok
Lis et al. (1986)
  • Silesian Voivodeship
    • Bielsko County
      • Gmina Jasienica
[var: Hibschite] Wล‚odyka (2010)
    • Cieszyn County
      • Gmina Goleszรณw
[var: Hibschite] Wล‚odyka (2010)
Portugal
  • Setรบbal
    • Sines
      • Sines
Alves (n.d.)
  • Viana do Castelo
    • Caminha
      • Arga de Baixo
[var: Hessonite]
    • Vila Nova de Cerveira
- (1998)
  • Viseu
    • Tabuaรงo
      • U.F Tรกvora e Pereiro
Ramos et al. (2024)
Romania
  • Bihor County
Bonin et al. (2016)
[var: Hibschite] www.researchgate.net (n.d.) +5 other references
    • Nucet
Anthony et al. (1990)
Shimizu et al. (1998)
  • CaraลŸ-Severin County
    • Ciclova Romรขnฤƒ
Cioflica et al. (1980) +1 other reference
www.scribd.com (n.d.) +4 other references
[var: Hibschite] minerals-of-the-carpathians.eu (2008)
Stefan Nicolescu (1996)
    • Oraviลฃa
[var: Hibschite] Marincea et al. (2011)
    • Prigor
[var: Hibschite] Marincea et al. (2014, September) +1 other reference
Szakรกll (2002)
  • Harghita County
Hirtopanu Paulina et al. (2013)
  • Hunedoara County
    • Vaลฃa de Jos
      • Cerboia Valley
[var: Hibschite] Pascal et al. (2001) +1 other reference
[var: Hibschite] Pascal et al. (2001)
  • Maramureศ™ County
    • Tรขrgu Lฤƒpuศ™
Hirtopanu et al. (2015)
  • Neamศ› County
Paulina Hirtopanu et al. (2018)
  • Sibiu County
    • Lotru-Cibin Mountains
Cฤƒlin et al. (2025)
Russia
  • Altai Republic
    • Choysky District
Ettlinger et al. (1991)
  • Bashkortostan
    • Uchalinsky District
Gottman et al. (2018)
Zaccarini et al. (2004)
  • Buryatia
    • Baunt District
      • Vitim Plateau
Yang et al. (2026)
Doroshkevich et al. (2012)
    • Severo-Baykalsky District
      • Dovyren Highlands
Sobolev et al. (2025)
[var: Hydrogrossular] Kislov +1 other reference
  • Chelyabinsk Oblast
[var: Hibschite] Cesnokov et al. (1998)
    • Chesmensky District
Kasatkin et al. (2025)
[AmMin 85:1563]
    • Karabash
      • Karabash ophiolite massif
        • Soimon Valley
Murzin et al. (2013)
[var: Hibschite] Cesnokov et al. (1998)
    • Kusinsky District
      • Magnitka
[var: Hessonite] Pekov (1998)
    • Miass
Korinevsky et al. (2021)
    • Plastovsky District
      • Plast
Dmitry Tonkacheev's data
    • Vishnevye Mountains
webmineral.ru (2016)
  • Irkutsk Oblast
    • Narin-Kunta
[var: Hibschite] Lazic et al. (2011)
  • Kabardino-Balkaria
    • Chegemsky District
[var: Hibschite]
        • Lakargi Mountain
[var: Hibschite]
[var: Hibschite]
Galuskina et al. (2013)
    • Elbrussky District
      • Tyrnyauz Urban Settlement
Kulikov et al. (1989)
  • Kamchatka Krai
    • Milkovsky District
      • Tolbachik Volcanic field
        • Plosky Tolbachik Volcano
Sharygin et al. (2018)
    • Ust-Kamchatsky District
Sandimirova et al. (2014) +1 other reference
    • Yelizovsky District
ะะฝะธะบะธะฝ et al. (2018)
  • Kemerovo Oblast
    • Gornaya Shoria Region
      • Tashelga River
ะšะพะฝะพะฒะฐะปะตะฝะบะพ et al. (2012)
  • Khabarovsk Krai
    • Ayano-Maysky district
Lennikov et al. (2004)
  • Khakassia (Republic of Khakassia)
Soloviev et al. (2022)
  • Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug
    • Berezovo district
      • Saranpaul
Burlakov (1995)
  • Krasnoyarsk Krai
    • Boguchansky District
      • Chadobets alkaline complex
Doroshkevich et al. (2019)
    • Evenkiysky District
[var: Hydrogrossular] Sokol et al. (2019) +1 other reference
    • Taymyrskiy Autonomous Okrug
      • Taimyr Peninsula
[var: Hibschite]
          • Talnakh Cu-Ni Deposit
[var: Hydrogrossular] Spiridonov et al. (2020)
[var: Chrome-bearing Grossular, var: Hibschite] webmineral.ru (n.d.)
    • Yermakovsky District
Barkov et al. (2018)
  • Magadan Oblast
    • Omsukchansky District
      • Ducat ore field
Filimonova et al. (2006)
  • Murmansk Oblast
[var: Hibschite] Chakhmouradian et al. (2002)
...
    • Kolsky District
    • Kovdorsky District
Mikhailova et al. (2015)
    • Lovchorr Mt
Karpov S.M. et al. (2012)
...
    • Olenegorsk
Bazai et al. (2009)
    • Polyarnyy
Kalinin et al. (2024)
Sklyarov +5 other references
  • Perm Krai
    • Cherdynsky District
ะŸะพะฝะพะผะฐั€ะตะฒ et al. (2024)
    • Gornozavodskii District
      • Sarany
Pavel.M. Kartashov (n.d.)
  • Primorsky Krai
    • Dalnegorsk Urban District
Grant et al. (2001)
Vasilenko (2001)
Pavel.M. Kartashov (n.d.)
Simanenko (2006)
    • Krasnoarmeysky District
      • Arminsky ore district
        • Vostok
Krymskii et al. (1998) +2 other references
  • Republic of Karelia
    • Pitkyarantsky District
      • Pitkyaranta mining district
        • Pitkyaranta
I.V.Pekov. et al. (in Russian.)
    • Pryazhinsky District
Ivashchenko et al. (2018, June)
[World of Stones 12:49]
    • Mirninsky District
      • Daldyn
www.geology.utoronto.ca (2000)
[var: Hibschite] Mandarino (2000) +1 other reference
[var: Hibschite] Handbuch der Mineralogie by CAS Hofmann (1811) +2 other references
Mineralogical Society of America - ...
    • Polar Yakutia
      • Dogdo River Basin
        • Tas-Khayakhtakh Range
          • Munilkan river basin
[var: Hibschite, var: Hydrogrossular] Pavel M. Kartashov data
Yakovlev et al. (2008, October)
  • Sakhalin Oblast
    • Kuril Islands
      • Severo-Kurilsky District
        • Atlasov Island
          • Alaid volcano
Zhitova et al. (2025)
  • Sverdlovsk Oblast
    • Asbest
[var: Chrome-bearing Grossular] Igor Savin data +2 other references
        • Southern open pit
Chukanov et al. (2016)
    • Serovsky District
      • Turya river
        • Tur'insk
Pekov (1998)
Kasatkin et al. (2021)
    • Yekaterinburg
      • Medniy village ("Copper village")
[var: Hessonite] Mishainik
Shabutdinov et al. (2024)
Sharygin et al. (2010, September)
  • Tuva
    • Chedi-Kholsky District
Lebedev et al. (2019)
    • Erzinsky District
Kuznetsova (2009)
    • Kaa-Khemsky District
      • Kaakhem ophiolite belt
Murzin et al. (2009)
    • Tes-Khemsky District
Palyanova et al. (2018)
Saudi Arabia
  • Mecca Region
Ahmed et al. (2006)
  • Riyadh Region
Testard et al. (1979, June)
Serbia
  • Boranja orefield
Ministry of Mining and Energy (2002)
  • Central Serbia
    • Bor District
      • Bor
RTB Bor
    • Moravica District
      • Gornji Milanovac
Mineco Limited
    • Raลกka District
      • Novi Pazar
Budinov et al. (2015)
Sierra Leone
  • Eastern Province
    • Kono District
Hills et al. (1989)
Slovakia
  • Banskรก Bystrica Region
[var: Hessonite] ฤŽuฤa R. et al. (1993)
      • Vysokรก
Kodฤ›ra (1986)
    • Poltรกr District
Kodฤ›ra (1986)
    • Revรบca District
Kodฤ›ra (1986)
    • Rimavskรก Sobota District
Turanovรก
      • Tisovec
Kodฤ›ra (1986)
    • ลฝarnovica District
      • Hodruลกa-Hรกmre
        • Hodruลกa-Hรกmre mines
          • Kopanice
ล tevko M. (2015)
Pauliลก +1 other reference
Juraj Demian Collection
Martin ล tevko-unpublished
    • ลฝiar nad Hronom District
      • Kremnica
ฤŽuฤa (1993)
      • Vyhne
Kodฤ›ra (1986)
  • Bratislava Region
    • Bratislava
Kodฤ›ra (1986)
    • Pezinok District
      • Dubovรก
Kodฤ›ra (1986)
      • Modra
Kodฤ›ra (1986)
      • Pezinok
Uher et al. (2008)
  • Koลกice Region
    • Gelnica District
      • Prakovce
        • Zimnรก Voda valley
Faryad S. W. (1987)
    • Koลกice-okolie District
      • Jasov
Radvanec et al. (2016)
Faryad S.W. and Bernhardt H. (1996)
    • Roลพลˆava District
      • ฤŒuฤma
Radvanec M. and Gonda S. (2020) +1 other reference
      • Dobลกinรก
[var: Hibschite]
Pauliลก et al. (2002)
    • Spiลกskรก Novรก Ves District
      • Hnilec
[var: Hibschite] Kodฤ›ra (1986)
      • Porรกฤ
Martin ล tevko & Pavol Myลกฤพan +1 other reference
  • Preลกov Region
    • Preลกov District
      • Vyลกnรก ล ebastovรก
ฤŽuฤa
      • Zlatรก Baลˆa
Duda et. all.
ฤŽuฤa R. (2001)
    • Vranov nad Topฤพou District
      • Vechec
[var: Hibschite] Zajzon N. et al. (2021)
  • Trenฤรญn Region
    • Bรกnovce nad Bebravou District
      • ฤŒierna Lehota
Baฤรญk et al. (2018)
  • ลฝilina Region
S.W. Faryadl & I. Dianiลกka (2001)
South Africa
  • Free State
    • Lejweleputswa District Municipality
      • Tokologo Local Municipality
        • Boshof
Tony Peterson specimen
  • KwaZulu-Natal
    • Ugu District Municipality
Cairncross et al. (1995)
Cairncross et al. (1995)
  • Limpopo
    • Mopani District Municipality
      • Ba-Phalaborwa Local Municipality
        • Murchison Range
Cairncross et al. (1995)
    • Sekhukhune District Municipality
      • Fetakgomo Tubatse Local Municipality
[var: Hibschite] Coetzee (1976)
[var: Hibschite] Coetzee (1976)
Montjoie (2018)
    • Vhembe District Municipality
      • Musina Local Municipality
[var: Hibschite] Cairncross et al. (1995) +1 other reference
Cairncross et al. (1995)
    • Waterberg District Municipality
      • Mogalakwena Local Municipality
        • Mokopane
Van der Merwe (2011) +1 other reference
Cairncross et al. (1995)
  • Mpumalanga
    • Ehlanzeni District Municipality
      • Thaba Chweu Local Municipality
[var: Hibschite] Cairncross et al. (1995)
  • North West
    • Bojanala Platinum District Municipality
      • Madibeng Local Municipality
        • Brits
[var: Hibschite] Cairncross et al. (1995) +1 other reference
[var: Hibschite] Cairncross et al. (1995)
[var: Hibschite] Coetzee (1976)
[var: Hibschite] Coetzee (1976)
      • Rustenburg Local Municipality
[var: Hibschite] Cairncross et al. (1995)
[var: Hibschite] Cairncross et al. (1995)
  • Northern Cape
    • John Taolo Gaetsewe District Municipality
      • Joe Morolong Local Municipality
Terracin (2014)
        • N'Chwaning Mines
[var: Hibschite] Cairncross et al. (1995)
[var: Hibschite] Pohl et al. (1991) +1 other reference
[var: Hibschite]
    • Namakwa District Municipality
      • Kamiesberg Local Municipality
Cairncross et al. (1995)
      • Khรขi-Ma Local Municipality
Cairncross et al. (1995)
    • ZF Mgcawu District Municipality
      • Kai !Garib Local Municipality
Rozendaal et al. (2017)
Rozendaal et al. (2017)
Rozendaal et al. (2017)
Rozendaal et al. (2017)
[var: Hibschite, var: Transvaal Jade] Cairncross et al. (1995)
South Korea
  • Gangwon Province
    • Chuncheon City
Yuhuan et al. (2021)
    • Goseong County
University of Tokyo collection
Yang et al. (2010)
  • North Chungcheong Province
    • Boeun County
Ahn et al. (2017)
    • Chungju City
      • Joongwon-gun
        • Mt. Eorae
Pavel.M. Kartashov (n.d.)
    • Danyang County
      • Tanyang-myon
Kinosaki (1941)
    • Hwanggangri District
Kim et al. (2025)
  • Ulsan
    • Buk District
Choi et al. (2002)
Spain
  • Andalusia
    • Granada
      • Colomera
Calvo Rebollar (2018)
      • Iznalloz
Calvo Rebollar (2018)
    • Mรกlaga
      • Cรกrtama
Alejandro Sรกnchez Jimรฉnez
[var: Hessonite] Utrera et al. (2008)
      • Estepona
Colecciรณn Juan A.M. Barnestein
      • Ojรฉn
        • Sierra Blanca
Romero Silva (2003)
  • Aragon
    • Huesca
      • Benasque
Calvo (2008)
      • Panticosa
Calvo Rebollar (2018)
      • Sahรบn
        • Eriste valley
Calvo (2008)
Calvo (2008)
      • Sallent de Gรกllego
Calvo (2008)
Calvo (2008)
    • Teruel
      • Loscos
[var: Hibschite] Calvo (2008)
  • Asturias
    • Belmonte de Miranda
Mesa et al. (2002)
Cepedal et al. (2021)
    • Piloรฑa (Infiesto)
Calvo (2018)
    • Salas
      • Carlรฉs
Calvo et al. (2014)
  • Canary Islands
    • Las Palmas Province
Dill et al. (2023)
Casillas et al. (2011)
    • Santa Cruz de Tenerife Province
      • Tenerife
Dill et al. (2023)
  • Castile-La Mancha
    • Toledo
      • San Pablo de los Montes
        • Morro Viรฑas
www.foro-minerales.com (n.d.)
  • Castile and Leon
    • Salamanca
      • Los Santos
Timรณn (2008)
      • Morille
Calvo (2018)
    • Zamora
      • Fermoselle
Calvo (2018)
      • Villar del Buey
        • Pinilla de Fermoselle
Calvo (2018)
  • Catalonia
    • Barcelona
      • Barcelonรจs
        • Barcelona city
          • Collserola mountain range
Calvo Rebollar (2018)
            • Sant Gervasi de Cassoles
J.I.Gil Ibarguchi et al. ( 1988) +1 other reference
      • Maresme
        • Tordera
          • Hortsavinyร 
Calvo Rebollar (2018)
      • Vallรจs Occidental-Baix Llobregat
        • Sant Cugat del Vallรจs-El Papiol
[var: Hessonite] Joaquim Mollfulleda
      • Vallรจs Oriental
        • Gualba
Calvo (2018)
Locality description
Joan Rosell (2021)
        • Sant Fost de Campsentelles
Laura Palacios Pรฉrez
    • Girona
      • Mollรณ
        • Espinavell (Espinabell)
"Els Minerals de Catalunya - Segle XX"
          • Roca del Toron
Joan Rosell (2021)
      • Osona
        • Viladrau
analysis courtesy of Martรญ Rafel
      • Setcases
        • Costabona Mountain
Calvo (2018)
    • Lleida
      • Aran (Val d'Aran; Aran Valley)
        • Bossรฒst (Bossost)
Mata i Perellรณ (1990)
    • Tarragona
      • Montsiร 
        • Sant Jaume d'Enveja
MANUEL VILADEVALL et al. (1991)
      • Priorat
        • Ulldemolins
Alfonso et al. (2012)
  • Community of Madrid
    • Colmenar Viejo
Calvo Rebollar (2018)
    • Horcajo de la Sierra
Jimรฉnez Martรญnez
    • Piรฑuรฉcar-Gandullas
www.foro-minerales.com (2016)
    • Rascafrรญa
Calvo Rebollar (2018)
ANGEL ORTIZ MAELLAS AOM
Calvo Rebollar (2018)
  • Galicia
    • A Coruรฑa
      • Touro
Arias et al. (2021)
Williams (1983)
    • Lugo
      • Valadouro
Calvo Rebollar (2018)
      • Viveiro
        • Silvarrosa
Calvo Rebollar (2018)
  • Valencian Community
    • Alicante
      • Albatera
      • Orxeta
Honrubia et al. (2002)
    • Valencia
      • Barxeta
Honrubia et al. (2002)
Sri Lanka
  • Sabaragamuwa Province
    • Ratnapura District
      • Ratnapura
[var: Hessonite] Ceylon Aluvial Mine (Book, Co. 2002)
  • Uva Province
    • Monaragala District
[var: Hessonite] Mathavan et al. (2000)
[var: Hessonite] Mathavan et al. (2000)
Sudan
  • Red Sea
Vail (1978)
Sweden
  • Dalarna County
    • Avesta
      • Folkรคrna
Bergstrรถm (1959)
    • Borlรคnge
Stenberg (2005)
    • Hedemora
    • Leksand
    • Ludvika
Wilke (1976)
    • Smedjebacken
Jansson et al. (2013)
  • Gรคvleborg County
    • Ljusdal
      • Los
Stenberg (2002)
  • Jรคmtland County
    • Strรถmsund
  • Jรถnkรถping County
    • Vetlanda
      • Alseda
The Swedish Museum of Natural History (Geologklubbens Smรฅlandsexk. 981019)
      • Frรถderyd
Wilke (1997)
Wilke (1997)
Wilke (1997)
  • Norrbotten County
    • Jokkmokk
      • Ultevis
Augsten (2010)
  • ร–rebro County
    • Lekeberg
    • Lindesberg
      • Strรฅssa
Andersson et al. (2022)
    • Ljusnarsberg
      • Kopparberg
c1997 +1 other reference
  • Sรถdermanland County
    • Katrineholm
      • Skรถldinge
    • Strรคngnรคs
      • ร…ker
Natural History Museum Stockholm ...
  • Stockholm County
    • Norrtรคlje
Natural History Museum
Geijer et al. (1944)
Geijer et al. (1944)
      • Vรคddรถ
Wilke (1997)
    • Nynรคshamn
Gustafsson et al. (1991)
  • Uppsala County
    • Heby
    • ร–sthammar
  • Vรคrmland County
    • Filipstad
      • Lรฅngban Ore District
[var: Hibschite] Holtstam et al. (1999)
      • Nordmark mining district
        • Jakobsberg ore field
Holtstam et al. (2021)
      • Persberg ore district
Sandstrรถm et al. (2009)
Sandstrรถm et al. (2009)
ร–stra Vรคrmlands Mineral Society
        • Pajsberg
[var: Hibschite] Gatedal (n.d.) +1 other reference
  • Vรคsterbotten County
    • Malรฅ
Axelsson et al. (2006)
  • Vรคstmanland County
    • Sala Municipality
      • Sala
ร–hman (2003)
Switzerland
  • Grisons
    • Maloja Region
      • Bregaglia
        • Upper Val Bregaglia
          • Casaccia
[var: Hessonite] Monistier (2009)
          • Val Forno
[var: Hessonite] Stalder et al. (1998)
[var: Hessonite] Stalder et al. (1998)
[var: Hessonite] Stalder et al. (1998)
[var: Hessonite] Stalder et al. (1998)
    • Moesa Region
      • Calanca
        • Arvigo
[var: Hessonite] Weibel et al. (1990) +2 other references
    • Surselva Region
      • Disentis
        • Sogn Placi Valley
Stalder et al. (1998)
      • Tujetsch
        • Val Maighels
[var: Hessonite] Stalder et al. (1998)
        • Val Nalps
          • Piz Lai Blau
Stalder et al. (1998)
  • Ticino
    • Bellinzona
      • Bellinzona
        • Claro
          • Molino Valley
[var: Hessonite] Trommsdorf (1968) +4 other references
  • Valais
    • Goms
      • Binn
Stalder et al. (1998)
[var: Hessonite] Stalder et al. (1978)
[var: Hessonite]
[var: Hessonite]
    • Martigny
      • Mont Chemin mining district
    • Sierre
      • Anniviers
        • Grimentz
          • Moiry Valley
Ansermet (2012)
Ansermet (2012)
        • Zinal
Ansermet (2012)
    • Visp
      • Saas-Almagell
[var: Hessonite] Bracke (n.d.)
Liati A. et al. (2001)
      • Saas-Fee
        • Fee glacier
[var: Hessonite]
[var: Hessonite] Bracke (n.d.)
[var: Hessonite] Parker et al. (1973)
        • Spielboden area
[var: Hessonite] Bracke (n.d.)
[var: Hessonite] Parker et al. (1973)
      • Tรคsch
[var: Hessonite] Stalder et al. (1998)
      • Zermatt
        • Findel glacier (Findeln glacier; Findelen glacier) area
[var: Hessonite] Bracke (n.d.)
        • Gorner glacier area
[var: Hessonite] Mineralienlexikon der Schweiz
[var: Hessonite] Bracke (n.d.)
Bracke (n.d.)
[var: Hessonite] Bracke (n.d.)
[var: Hessonite] Bracke (n.d.)
Taiwan
  • Hualien County
    • Shoufeng Township
[var: Hibschite] Wan et al. (1984) +1 other reference
    • Wanrong Township
[var: Hessonite, var: Hibschite]
    • Zhuoxi Township
Ko-Chun Huang Collection
Tajikistan
  • Sughd
    • Ghafurov District
      • Adrasmon (Adrasman)
        • East Karamazar ore district
Yatimov et al. (2022)
    • Mastchoh District
      • Altyn-Topkan ore field (Zarnisor ore field)
Xinjiang Tacheng International Resources Ltd.
Badalov et al. (1976)
Badalov et al. (1976)
Badalov et al. (1976)
Tanzania
  • Manyara Region
    • Simanjiro District
      • Lelatema Mountains
[var: Tsavorite] Bindi +2 other references
[var: Tsavorite] King (n.d.) +1 other reference
[var: Tsavorite] Feneyrol et al. (2010)
[var: Tsavorite] Feneyrol et al. (2012)
  • Morogoro Region
    • Malinyi District
Maaskant et al. (1980)
  • Tanga Region
    • Pangani District
Fรคrber et al. (2021)
Tonga
  • Southern Lau Basin
Wendt (2013)
Turkey
  • Balikesir Province
    • Ayvalฤฑk District
Oyman (2010)
    • Gรถnen District
Kaya et al. (2023)
    • Susurluk District
Cristosud's collection
  • Burdur Province
    • YeลŸilova District
      • Doganbaba
[var: Hibschite]
[var: Hibschite] Sarp et al. (1977)
  • ร‡anakkale Province
    • Ezine District
Okay et al. (2000)
    • Yenice District
Kaya et al. (2023)
  • ElazฤฑฤŸ Province
Kines (1969)
Kines (1969)
  • Giresun Province
    • Bulancak District
Sasmaz et al. (2025)
  • Isparta Province
    • Gรถlcรผk District
Kumral et al. (2008)
  • Kirikkale Province
รœLKAY KUรžCU (2001)
  • NiฤŸde Province
    • Ulukisla District
Sunkari et al. (2025)
Sunkari et al. (2025)
  • Tunceli Province
    • Pertek District
Kilic et al. (2024)
UK
  • England
    • Cornwall
      • Camborne
      • Grade-Ruan
        • Kennack
          • Kennack Cove (Kennack Sands)
Power et al. (1997)
        • Ruan Minor
Hall (1979)
      • St Just
        • Botallack
          • Cliff outcrops
[var: Stannoan Grossular] D. H. M. Alderton and N. J. Jackson ... +1 other reference
Golley et al. (1995)
    • County Durham
      • Forest and Frith
Dunham et al. (2nd Edition)
        • Harwood
[var: Hibschite]
    • Cumbria
Young (1987) +1 other reference
      • Eden
        • Shap Rural
Day (1999)
    • Devon
      • West Devon
        • Belstone
        • Okehampton Hamlets
Michael S. Rumsey (2011)
A.G. Christy collection and unpublished analysis (beige garnet is grossular, green is andradite) +2 other references
www.mineralman.f9.co.uk (2001)
  • Northern Ireland
    • County Antrim
      • Larne
        • Glenoe
[var: Hibschite]
  • Scotland
    • Aberdeenshire
      • Ballater
        • Glen Gairn
Livingstone (2002)
      • Crathie
      • Portsoy
    • Argyll and Bute
      • Glen Creran
    • Fife
      • Raith
James Phemister and A. G. MacGregor (1942)
    • Highland
      • Badenoch and Strathspey
        • Grantown-on-Spey
          • Achnagonalin
        • Loch an Eilein
      • Caol and Mallaig
        • Isle of Muck
Tilley (1947)
      • Eilean รก Chรจo
        • Isle of Skye
          • Broadford
            • Kilchrist
            • Torrin
Tilley (1948)
Beard et al. (2007)
      • Fort William and Ardnamurchan
        • Ardnamurchan
Agrell (1965)
    • Inverclyde
Mineralogical Magazine 1959 32 : 26-31
    • North Ayrshire
      • Beith
[BMS]
    • Perth and Kinross
Ulster Museum Collection
    • Shetland Islands
      • Unst
[var: Chrome-bearing Grossular] National Museum of Scotland specimen ...
    • South Ayrshire
      • Girvan
[var: Hibschite]
      • Lendalfoot
[var: Hibschite]
Ukraine
  • Crimea
    • Alushta
[var: Hydrogrossular] Alexander I. Tischenko (1996) +1 other reference
    • Simferopol area
      • Teploye Village area
[var: Hibschite] Dvoichenko P.A. The minerals of Crimea (1914)
  • Kirovohrad Oblast
Cuney et al. (2012)
USA
  • Alabama
    • Lee County
Cook et al. (1982)
  • Alaska
    • Bethel Census Area
      • Goodnews Bay
        • Salmon River - Red Mountain District
Snetsinger (1973)
    • Kenai Peninsula Borough
      • Kachemak Bay
        • Seldovia
Geological Society of America Bulletin
    • Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
      • Ketchikan Mining District
        • Prince of Wales Island
Mineral Record (1977)
Mineral Record (1977)
Toland (2004)
  • Arizona
    • Cochise County
Galbraith et al. (1959) +1 other reference
      • Chiricahua Mountains
        • California Mining District (Chiricahua Mining District)
Miller et al. (1983)
      • Cochise Mining District
Luetcke (n.d.)
Kellogg (1906) +5 other references
Butler et al. (1938b) +2 other references
      • Middle Pass Mining District
        • Black Diamond Peak
Luetcke (n.d.)
Gilluly (1956)
MRDS database Dep. ID file #10037134
        • Middlemarch Pass area
Anthony et al. (1995)
Luetcke (n.d.)
Luetcke (n.d.)
[var: Hessonite] Anthony et al. (1995)
Anthony et al. (1995)
    • Gila County
      • Banner Mining District
        • Christmas
Eastlick +1 other reference
Eckhard D. Stuart
    • Pima County
      • Helvetia-Rosemont Mining District
Anthony et al. (1995)
      • Sierrita Mountains
        • Pima Mining District
          • San Xavier
            • Mission complex
Journeay (1959) +1 other reference
          • Twin Buttes
Galbraith (1947)
      • Silver Bell Mountains
        • Silver Bell Mining District
Anthony et al. (1995)
    • Pinal County
      • Superior
Barnes et al. (1983)
    • Santa Cruz County
      • Patagonia Mountains
        • Patagonia Mining District
Anthony et al. (1995)
            • Nash Mines group (Duquesne-Washington group)
              • Duquesne Gulch
MRDS database Dep. ID file #10037099
    • Yavapai County
      • Eureka Mining District
Anthony et al. (1995)
  • Arkansas
[var: Hessonite] Ransom (1974)
      • Magnet Cove
Smith (1994)
H. Barwood - unpublished (2010)
  • California
    • Alpine County
      • Hope Valley Mining District
        • Hope Valley
being a report of the California State ... +3 other references
    • Amador County
      • Jackson-Plymouth Mining District
        • Plymouth
          • West of Plymouth
[var: Hibschite]
    • El Dorado County
      • East Segment Mother Lode
        • Georgetown District
          • Meadow Brook
Pabst (1936) +5 other references
      • Fairplay Mining District
        • Fair Play
Tucker (1919) +1 other reference
    • Fresno County
      • Kaiser Wilderness area
Chesterman (1942) +2 other references
      • Selma
Kunz (1905) +1 other reference
      • Watts Valley
Kunz (1905) +2 other references
    • Imperial County
Specimen in the collection of Rock ...
      • El Centro
Melhase (1935c) +1 other reference
      • Bishop Mining District (Tungsten Hills Mining District)
Gray et al. (1968)
Garnet. Extra Lapis 12 p 49
        • Scheelite
Gray et al. (1968)
        • West Bishop
          • Tungsten Hills
            • Deep Canyon
Chris Lehmann Minerals label
Fรคrber (n.d.)
Trainer (1947) +4 other references
      • Darwin Hills
        • Darwin Mining District
          • Darwin
            • Darwin Mine (Anaconda; Bernon Mine; Defiance Mine; Essex Mine; Independence Mine; Intermediate Mine; Rip Van Winkle Mine; Thompson Mine)
Knopf (1914a)
Knopf (1914a)
Am Min (1962)
      • Inyo Mts (Inyo Range)
        • Kearsarge Mining District [2]
          • Kearsarge
Smith (1874) +4 other references
      • Lee Mining District
        • Nelson Range
          • Summit 2347 meters
www.mineralsocal.org (n.d.)
Kampf et al. (2012)
      • Lookout Mountain
Moore (2007)
      • White Mountains
Barton (2000)
    • Kern County
      • Clear Creek Mining District
    • Los Angeles County
      • Kagel Canyon
        • Limerock Canyon
Sharp (1959) +2 other references
      • Lake Hughes
        • Hughes Lake
Sharp (1959) +2 other references
      • Santa Clarita Valley
        • Santa Clarita
[var: Hessonite] Blake (1855) +2 other references
    • Madera County
      • Ritter Range
        • Minarets Mining District (Mountain Mining District; Raymond Mining District; Minaret Mining District)
          • Iron Mountain (3)
Erwin (1934) +1 other reference
Erwin (1934) +5 other references
    • Mendocino County
      • Cloverdale area
        • Russian River
[var: Hibschite]
      • Red Mountain Mining District
        • Red Mountain
[var: Hibschite]
[var: Hibschite]
    • Mono County
      • Benton Range
        • Chidago Mining District
          • Banner Ridge
            • Black Rock Canyon
USGS Bul 922-S "Tungsten Deposits of ...
      • Lakes Mining District (Lake Mining District; Mammoth Mining District)
        • Mammoth Lakes
Morgan (1975) +2 other references
Lackey et al. (2004)
      • Mount Baldwin
Morgan (1975) +2 other references
    • Orange County
      • El Toro
Clarke (1895) +1 other reference
    • Placer County
      • Tahoe Mining District
        • Alpine Meadows
          • Deer Park
[var: Hessonite] Kunz (1904) +1 other reference
    • Plumas County
      • Plumas Copper Belt
        • Genesee Valley Mining District (Genesee Mining District)
          • Argentine Rock
Kunz (1905) +1 other reference
    • Riverside County
      • Banning
Petrov (n.d.)
Nicholas Rondilone specimen
      • Cahuilla Mining District
        • Little Cahuilla Mountain
[var: Hessonite] Webb (1943)
      • Jurupa Valley
[var: Plazolite] Hutton (1943)
[var: Hibschite]
            • Sky Blue Hill
[var: Leuco garnet, var: Plazolite] Woodford et al. (1941)
Woodford et al. (1941)
Woodford et al. (1941)
        • Jurupa Mountains
Cooney (1956) +3 other references
      • Palm Springs
PXRD by John Attard (Attard XRD Services)
      • San Jacinto Mountains
        • Soboba Hot Springs (Ritchey Hot Springs; White Sulphur Spring)
Murdoch et al. (1942)
    • San Benito County
      • Idria Peak
[var: Hibschite]
    • San Bernardino County
      • Bear Valley District
        • Fawnskin (Grout)
Leavens & Patton: Axis 4 (1)
      • Bloomington
Cooney (1956) +2 other references
      • Clark Mts (Clark Mountain Range)
        • Clark Mountain District (Clark District)
          • Clark Mountain
Hewett (1956)
      • Lucerne Valley Limestone District
        • Lucerne Valley
Brown et al. (2019)
      • Silver Lake Mining District
        • Soda Mountains
          • Zzyzx
"The Blue Bell Claims San Bernardaino ...
Collected by and in the collection of ...
Collected by and in the collection of ...
    • San Diego County
      • Banner Mining District
        • Banner
Parrish (1960โ€™s)
[var: Hessonite] Merrill (1916) +2 other references
        • Mason Valley
[var: Hessonite] Hilton (1939)
      • Boulevard
- (2005)
      • Jacumba
        • East of Jacumba
[var: Hessonite] Kunz (1905) +1 other reference
California Division of Mines and Geology +3 other references
[var: Hessonite] Snyder (1962) +1 other reference
      • Mesa Grande Mining District
        • Gem Hill
[var: Hessonite] Carnahan (1960)
[var: Hessonite] Kunz (1905) +1 other reference
        • Pala
[var: Magnesium-bearing Grossular] Jahns et al. (1951) +2 other references
          • Tourmaline Queen Mountain (Pala Mtn; Queen Mtn)
Jahns et al. (1951) +3 other references
Weber (1963)
[var: Magnesium-bearing Grossular] Jahns et al. (1951) +2 other references
      • Ramona
        • Ramona area
[var: Hessonite] King (n.d.)
      • Ramona Mining District
        • Ramona
[var: Hessonite] Kunz (1905) +1 other reference
[var: Hessonite] 150. +1 other reference
      • Warner Springs Mining District
        • Chihuahua Valley
San Diego Mining Company
    • Siskiyou County
      • Klamath Mountains
        • Preston Peak
Gems & Minerals (1963) +1 other reference
    • Tulare County
      • Drum Valley - Slickrock Canyon divide
Murdoch (1966)
      • Lindsay
        • Hawkins Schoolhouse area
Kunz (1905) +1 other reference
      • Three Rivers
[var: Hessonite] Kunz (1897) +1 other reference
[var: Hessonite]
      • Washapie Mountain
...
    • Tuolumne County
      • Jacksonville Mining District
        • Jacksonville
          • Highway 49 South of Jacksonville
[var: Hibschite]
  • Colorado
    • Boulder County
Eckel et al. (1997)
    • Chaffee County
      • Cleora Mining District
- (2005)
- (2005)
      • Monarch Mining District
Eckel et al. (1997)
Eckel et al. (1997)
      • Turret Mining District
[var: Hessonite] Dana 6:1089 +2 other references
    • Clear Creek County
Eckel et al. (1997)
    • Dolores County
      • Rico Mountains
Eckel et al. (1997)
    • Fremont County
Eckel et al. (1997)
      • Guffey Mining District (Freshwater Mining District)
        • Currant Creek Area
- (2005)
    • Gunnison County
      • Dorchester Mining District
        • Taylor Park
Tschernich (1992) +1 other reference
    • Jackson County
Eckel et al. (1997)
    • Jefferson County
Eckel et al. (1997)
Eckel et al. (1997)
    • Lake County
Eckel et al. (1997)
    • Larimer County
Eckel et al. (1997)
    • Ouray County
      • Ouray Mining District
Eckel et al. (1997)
      • Sneffels Mining District
        • Imogene Basin
Rocks & Min.:65:114-149 +3 other references
    • Park County
      • Guffey Mining District
- (2005)
Eckel et al. (1997)
    • Pitkin County
      • Snowmass Area
Eckel et al. (1997)
  • Connecticut
    • Fairfield County
Walter D. Munson (of Southbury)
      • Redding
[var: Hessonite] Murphy et al. (1966)
      • Trumbull
        • Long Hill
Dave Bodnar collection. +1 other reference
Cristofono (n.d.) +1 other reference
    • Hartford County
      • Avon
David Busha collection
John Burnham collection
      • Burlington
Januzzi et al. (1976) +1 other reference
    • Litchfield County
      • Barkhamsted
Emerson (1902)
      • Canaan
        • Falls Village
      • Harwinton
Harold Moritz collection
      • Litchfield
Moritz (n.d.)
      • Plymouth
Shepard (1837)
      • Thomaston
Januzzi et al. (1976)
        • Thomaston Dam
Schooner (1961)
    • Middlesex County
      • East Hampton
Ralph Lieser of Pappyโ€™s Beryl Shop +2 other references
        • Cobalt
Chomiak (1989)
Januzzi et al. (1958)
Schooner (1958) +2 other references
      • Haddam
        • Haddam Neck
Schooner (1958)
Davis (1901)
      • Middletown
Schooner (1958)
Schooner (1958)
Harold Moritz Collection
        • Collins Hill
Schooner (1955)
          • Strickland pegmatite
Schooner (1955)
Schooner (1955)
    • New Haven County
      • Branford
Moritz (n.d.)
      • Guilford
Welseyan University collection
      • Milford
Fred Schuster
      • Waterbury
former Ronald Januzzi collection.
  • Delaware
    • New Castle County
      • Wilmington
Dana 6:446.
  • Georgia
Cook (1978)
      • Villa Rica
Shearer et al. (1918)
    • Fulton County
      • Red Oak
Collected by Julian Gray
    • Wilkes County
Cook (1978)
  • Idaho
    • Adams County
Rocks & Min. 70:244
Ream (2004)
Ream (2004)
        • Cuprum
Rocks & Min. 70:243
Ream (1995)
    • Bonneville County
Econ Geol (1984)
    • Custer County
      • Alta Mining District (Alto Mining District; Wildhorse Mining District)
        • Phi Kappa Canyon
Ream (2004)
      • Bay Horse Mining District
        • Challis
Ream (2004)
    • Idaho County
      • Golden Area
- (2005)
Ream (2004)
Ream (2004)
    • Lemhi County
      • Spring Mountain Mining District
        • Quartzite Canyon
Ream (2004)
    • Valley County
Ream (2004)
    • Washington County
      • Iron Mountain
Ream (2004)
  • Kansas
    • Decatur County
Brearley et al. (1998)
  • Maine
    • Androscoggin County
      • Auburn
        • West Mount Apatite Mining District
Rocks & Minerals (1975)
      • Minot
[var: Hessonite] King (n.d.)
[var: Hessonite] W. B. Thompson et al. (2005)
    • Aroostook County
      • Washburn
Williams et al. (1900)
    • Cumberland County
      • Casco
Thompson et al. (1998)
Cristofono (n.d.)
      • Gorham
Bill Bunn
Yale Peabody Museum
      • Harpswell
...
      • Raymond
King et al. (1994)
    • Franklin County
      • Carthage
King et al. (1994)
      • Farmington
King et al. (1994)
      • Rangeley
Peter Cristofono collection
    • Hancock County
      • Blue Hill - Castine Mining District
        • Blue Hill
          • Townline and Route 172 Outcrops
King et al. (1994)
    • Knox County
      • South Thomaston
King et al. (1994)
      • Union
P Cristofono collection
      • Warren
King et al. (1994)
    • Lincoln County
      • Boothbay
        • East Boothbay
Harvard Mineralogical Museum (Ex. J. A. Mann collection)
    • Oxford County
      • Hebron
        • Mount Rubellite
Locality description
      • Paris
P. Cristofono collection
      • Rumford
King et al. (1994)
      • Upton
King et al. (1994)
      • Woodstock
[var: Hessonite]
    • Sagadahoc County
      • Phippsburg
Phillip Betancourt
King (n.d.)
    • Somerset County
      • Flagstaff
King et al. (1994)
    • York County
      • Cornish
        • South Cornish
King (n.d.)
      • Parsonsfield
      • Sanford
Leavitt et al. (1993)
King et al. (1994)
King et al. (1994)
  • Maryland
    • Howard County
      • Davis
Bernstein (1980)
    • Montgomery County
      • Rockville
[var: Hibschite] Betts (n.d.)
  • Massachusetts
    • Essex County
Gleba (2008)
      • Newbury
[var: Hessonite] Gleba (2008)
      • North Andover
P Cristofono collection
    • Franklin County
      • Charlemont
Gleba (2008)
    • Middlesex County
      • Boxborough
Gleba (2008)
[var: Hessonite]
      • Dracut
P. Cristofono collection
      • Lexington
[var: Hessonite] Gleba (2008)
      • Marlborough
P Cristofono collection
Cristofono (n.d.)
    • Worcester County
      • Bolton
Gleba (2008)
[var: Hessonite] USGS Open File Report 02-433 (2002)
      • Worcester
[var: Hessonite] Gleba (2008)
Cristofono (n.d.) +1 other reference
  • Missouri
    • Madison County
      • Fredericktown Mining District
        • Silver Mine
Biennial Report of the State Geologist Transmitted to the General Assembly. (1919)
  • Montana
    • Deer Lodge County
      • Georgetown Mining District (Southern Cross Mining District; Cable Mining District)
Gobla (2012)
      • Southern Cross
Metamorphism at the Contact of the ...
    • Jefferson County
      • Boulder Batholith
        • Bald Mountain
Reuss (1976)
      • Elkhorn Mining District
Geology and Ore Deposits of the Elkhorn ... +1 other reference
Gabe Cangelosi Collection
      • Little Pipestone Mining District
van Laer
      • Pipestone Mining District
        • Delmoe Lake Road occurrences
Gibson (2018)
    • Lewis and Clark County
      • Helena Mining District (Spring Hill Mining District)
        • Helena
[var: Hibschite] Jennifer Nemitz specimen +1 other reference
    • Madison County
      • Mineral Hill Mining District (Pony Mining District)
American Mineralogist 50:292-293
      • Silver Star Mining District
Gobla (2012)
    • Meagher County
      • Blackhawk
        • Hensley Creek
Gobla (2012)
USGS Bull 139
    • Powell County
Collection of John Meek
    • Silver Bow County
Gobla (2012)
    • Stillwater County
USGS Bulletin 1674E
  • Nevada
    • Churchill County
      • Clan Alpine Mountains
        • Chalk Mountain Mining District
Walstrom (n.d.)
[var: Hibschite]
      • Sand Springs Range
Castor et al. (2004)
    • Esmeralda County
      • Weepah Mining District
collected by Jack Crowley
    • Eureka County
Peter G. Vikre (1998)
      • Lynn Mining District
Barrick Gold Corporation
Barrick Gold Corporation
    • Humboldt County
Castor et al. (2004)
      • Osgood Mountains
        • Potosi Mining District
    • Lander County
      • Battle Mountain Mining District
        • Copper Basin
USGS Prof Paper 798D
- (2005)
      • Spencer Hot Springs Mining District
Castor et al. (2004)
    • Lincoln County
      • Bristol and Jackrabbit Mining Districts
Castor et al. (2004)
      • Bristol Range
Castor et al. (2004)
      • Tem Piute Mining District
Schilling (1979)
    • Lyon County
      • Singatse Range
        • Yerington Mining District
          • Ludwig
Rocks & Minerals. Nov. 1999. +1 other reference
Harris et al. (1982)
Castor et al. (2004)
Castor et al. (2004)
    • Mineral County
      • Bell Mining District
Martin Jensen (2011)
      • Buckley Mining District
Schilling (1979)
      • Calico Hills Mining District
- (2005)
      • Fitting Mining District
Montgomery (n.d.)
      • Gabbs Valley Range
Clark (1922)
Castor et al. (2004)
      • Pilot Mountains
        • Pilot Mountains District
Castor et al. (2004)
    • Nye County
      • Gabbs Mining District
        • Gabbs
Castor et al. (2004)
      • Lodi Hills
        • Lodi Mining District
          • Granite camp
Paul Nicholson Collection
Castor et al. (2004)
      • Quinn Canyon Range
        • Queen City Mining District
Castor et al. (2004)
      • Union Mining District
        • Berlin
Quillen (2017)
    • Pershing County
Schilling (1979)
      • Nightingale Mining District
Jennifer Nemitz specimen
Castor et al. (2004)
Castor et al. (2004)
      • Rye Patch Mining District
Castor et al. (2004)
    • Storey County
Castor et al. (2004)
    • Washoe County
      • Cottonwood Mining District
        • Rodeo Canyon area
NBMG Bull 70 Geology and Mineral ...
    • White Pine County
      • Ellison Mining District
J. V. Tingley and J. L. Bentz (1983)
J. V. Tingley and J. L. Bentz (1983)
  • New Hampshire
    • Cheshire County
Ex - Lawrence "Larry" Rioth (1917-2005)
Gleba (2008)
    • Grafton County
      • Benton
      • Lisbon
P. Cristofono collection
[var: Hessonite] Warren
Harvard Mineralogical Museum
    • Hillsborough County
      • Amherst
[var: Hessonite] Cristofono (n.d.) +1 other reference
Cristofono (n.d.)
Cristofono (n.d.)
Smith (2005)
Meyers et al. (1956)
      • Wilton
Peter Cristofono
    • Strafford County
      • Strafford
P. Cristofono collection
  • New Jersey
    • Sussex County
Dunn (1995)
        • Franklin Mine
King (n.d.)
Pavel M. Kartashov analytical data 2016
[var: Hydrogrossular] Ewald Gerstmann
        • Sterling Hill
[var: Hydrogrossular] Dunn (1995)
      • Sparta Township
Kuitems (2000)
  • New Mexico
    • Cibola County
Northrop et al. (1996)
Northrop et al. (1996)
    • Doรฑa Ana County
      • Organ Mountains
Northrop et al. (1996)
Dunham (1935) +1 other reference
Northrop et al. (1996)
Northrop et al. (1996)
      • Tortugas Mountain Mining District
Glover et al. (1975)
    • Grant County
      • Central Mining District (Bayard District)
        • Vanadium
Econ Geol (1987)
Northrop et al. (1996)
Northrop et al. (1996)
    • Luna County
      • Tres Hermanas Mountains
        • Tres Hermanas Mining District
          • South Peak (South Sisters Peak)
[var: Hibschite] NMGS 21st Field Conference
      • Victorio Mountains
NMBGMR Open-file Report OF-459 +1 other reference
Walstrom (n.d.)
Walstrom (n.d.)
Walstrom (n.d.)
          • Victorio group
Walstrom (n.d.)
Walstrom (n.d.)
Robert E. Wastrom Collection
    • Otero County
NMBMMR OFR 370
    • Santa Fe County
Northrop et al. (1996)
Northrop et al. (1996)
      • Old Placers District
Maynard (2014)
    • Sierra County
USGS Bull 945C +1 other reference
USGS Bull 945C
    • Socorro County
      • Iron Mountain No. 2 District
USGS Bull 945C
Gibbs (1989)
Loughlin et al. (1942) +1 other reference
Loughlin et al. (1942) +1 other reference
    • Taos County
Northrop et al. (1996)
Northrop et al. (1996)
Northrop et al. (1996)
[var: Hessonite] Manchester (1931)
    • Essex County
      • Keene Township
        • Cascade Mountain
Valley et al. (1980)
      • Minerva Township
New York State Museum mineral collection +1 other reference
Jensen (1978)
DeRudder & Beck 11th National ...
    • Lewis County
      • Diana Township
Valley et al. (1983)
      • Port Leyden
Valley et al. (1983)
    • New York City
      • Manhattan (New York County)
        • Washington Heights
Russell +1 other reference
    • Orange County
Manchester (1931)
      • Town of Monroe
Manchester (1931)
      • Town of Tuxedo
Rocks & Min.: 20:469.
      • Town of Warwick
Manchester (1931)
    • Putnam County
      • Town of Southeast
- (Dana, 1874) +1 other reference
    • Saratoga County
      • Greenfield Township
Whitlock (1903)
    • St. Lawrence County
Jensen (1978) +1 other reference
  • North Carolina
    • Alexander County
      • Hiddenite
Speer et al. (2008)
    • Buncombe County
      • Beach Glen
Salisbury et al. (1987)
    • Cabarrus County
      • Gold Hill Mining District
Rocks & Min.: 60:86.
    • Cleveland County
      • Kings Mountain
Horton et al. (1981) +1 other reference
    • Davidson County
      • Silver Hill Mining District
        • Silver Hill
Genth et al. (1881)
Smithsonian Institution Mineral ...
    • Macon County
      • Cowee Valley
        • Ellijay Mining District
          • Franklin
Absher and McSween H.Y Jr
[var: Hessonite] Ransom (1974)
Smithsonian Institution Mineral ...
K. Wood collection
    • Mitchell County
      • Cane Creek Section
[var: Hessonite] Kunz (1890)
  • Oregon
    • Deschutes County
      • Newberry National Volcanic Monument
[var: Hibschite]
  • Pennsylvania
    • Berks County
      • Cumru Township
Gordon (1922)
    • Chester County
      • Warwick Township
        • Saint Peters
Sloto et al. (1994)
        • Warwick (Saint Marys)
Ronald A. Sloto (2009)
    • Dauphin County
Gordon (1922)
Rose (1970)
    • Delaware County
      • Ridley Township
        • Leiperville
Rocks & Min.:59:109-120.
    • Lebanon County
      • Cornwall Borough (Cornwall)
Lapham et al. (1965)
    • York County
      • Warrington Township
        • Rossville
Mineral collecting in Pennsylvania +2 other references
  • Rhode Island
    • Providence County
      • Cumberland
AmMin 22:279
      • Lincoln
        • Lime Rock
[var: Hessonite] Rocks & Minerals (1986)
  • South Carolina
    • Abbeville County
      • Antreville
Curtis W Allen Collection
  • South Dakota
    • Pennington County
Roberts et al. (1965)
Roberts et al. (1965)
        • Keystone
USGS Bull 380D
  • Tennessee
    • Polk County
Paris (2011)
  • Texas
    • Brewster County
      • Big Bend National Park
Mineralogical Magazine 1979 43 : ...
Morgan et al. (2008)
      • Christmas Mountains
Rocks & Minerals (1991)
      • Study Butte
Marvin J. Droddy and John C. Butler (1979)
    • Culberson County
      • Apache Peak area
Rocks & Minerals: 66 (3) +1 other reference
      • Sierra Diablo
Smith (1991)
    • Hudspeth County
      • Quitman Mountains
Smith (1991)
    • Llano County
Smith (1991)
      • Llano
Self-collected by Franklin Roberts
    • McLennan County
Yoneda et al. (1995)
Alminas +2 other references
  • Utah
    • Beaver County
Thorne (n.d.)
      • Rocky Range
        • Rocky Mining District
- (2005)
      • San Francisco Mining District
USGS Bull 945D
      • Wah Wah Summit Mining District
James R. Wilson (1995)
    • Box Elder County
      • Newfoundland Mountains
        • Newfoundland Mining District
- (2005)
    • Davis County
Bullock (1981)
    • East Tintic Mountains
      • Tintic Mining District
        • West Tintic Mining District
Bullock (1981)
USGS OFR 45-14 +1 other reference
    • Juab County
      • East Tintic Mountains
Bullock (1981)
      • Fish Springs Mountains
        • Fish Springs Mining District
Staargaard (2009)
    • Millard County
AmMin 75:387-391 (1990)
    • Salt Lake County
      • Bingham Mining District
        • Bingham Canyon
North (2010)
      • Little Cottonwood Mining District
        • Alta
Woodford et al. (2001)
    • San Juan County
Bullock (1981)
    • Sevier County
      • Antelope Range
        • Henry Mining District
Bullock (1981)
    • Summit County
Bullock (1981)
    • Tooele County
      • Gold Hill Mining District (Clifton Mining District)
- (2005)
- (2005)
        • Gold Hill
- (2005)
          • Gold Hill Mine
Paul M. Adams Collection
- (2005)
- (2005)
      • Ophir Mining District
        • Ophir
Bullock (1981)
Bullock (1981)
      • Settlement Canyon Mining District
Bullock (1981)
      • Stockton Mining District
Bullock (1981)
    • Utah County
      • Alpine-Silver Lake Mining District
Bullock (1981)
Bullock (1981)
Garnet. Extra Lapis 12 +1 other reference
    • Wasatch County
      • Wasatch Mountains
Bullock (1981)
  • Vermont
    • Orleans & Lamoille Cos.
      • Lowell & Eden
[var: Hessonite] Rocks & Minerals: 21: 490 +4 other references
    • Orleans County
      • Westmore
Rocks & Minerals (1996)
  • Virginia
    • Albemarle County
Dietrich (1990)
    • Augusta County
      • Parnassus
Rocks & Minerals 84:352-362.
    • Loudoun County
Hebert (2010)
      • Mountville
Dietrich (1990)
    • Prince William County
      • Manassas
Dietrich (1990)
  • Washington
    • Ferry County
Cannon (1975)
    • Jefferson County
[var: Hibschite] Cannon (1975)
    • King County
      • Snoqualmie Mining District
Cannon (1975)
Cannon (1975)
Ream (1991)
Cannon (1975)
    • Kittitas County
      • Cle Elum Mining District
        • Cle Elum River
Journal of Petrology 16 (1)
    • Mason County
      • North Fork of the Skokomish River Area
[var: Hibschite] Cannon (1975)
    • Okanogan County
Cannon (1975)
      • Methow Mining District
pnwfm.org (2004) +1 other reference
      • Myer Creek Mining District
        • Buckhorn Mountain
Cannon (1975)
          • Southwest Zone and Gold Bowl (Crown Jewel) Zone
pnwfm.org (2004)
      • Nespelem Mining District
Valentine et al. (1960) +1 other reference
      • Nighthawk Mining District
pnwfm.org (2004)
Cannon (1975)
    • Pend Oreille County
Cannon (1975)
    • Skagit County
      • Cascade Mining District
        • Cascade River
Cannon (1975)
    • Snohomish County
Mustoe (2024)
      • Index Mining District
Cannon (1975)
      • Sultan Mining District
        • North Fork of the Sultan River
Cannon (1975)
[var: Hessonite] Dorothy M. Schlegal (1957)
Valentine et al. (1960) +3 other references
Lavinsky (n.d.) +1 other reference
    • Stevens County
Cannon (1975)
      • Northport Mining District
        • Deep Creek Area
Cannon (1975)
      • Springdale Mining District
        • Allen Clay Property
Cannon (1975)
        • Wellpinit Area
Cannon (1975)
    • Whatcom County
      • Mount Baker Mining District
        • Sumas Mountain
[var: Hibschite]
Cannon (1975)
  • Wisconsin
    • Marathon County
Falster (1981) +1 other reference
Falster (1987)
    • Oneida County
Adams (1996)
Cordua (1998)
    • Wood County
      • Wisconsin Rapids
Buchholz (1996)
  • Wyoming
    • Albany County
Yale Peabody Museum
Uzbekistan
  • Navoiy
    • Central Kyzylkum Region
      • Bukantau Mountains
Golovko et al. (2010)
Vietnam
  • Lร o Cai Province
    • Bat Xat District
[var: Hessonite] Jadwiga PIECZONKA et al. (2019)
Zimbabwe
  • Mashonaland West
    • Karoi District
      • Lynx
[var: Tsavorite] Wang et al. (2025)
  • Masvingo
    • Masvingo District
Kisters et al. (1998)
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