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Luzonite

A valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered
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About LuzoniteHide

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Island of Luzon, Philippines
Formula:
Cu3AsS4
Colour:
Deep pinkish-brown
Lustre:
Metallic
Hardness:
Specific Gravity:
4.4 - 4.6
Crystal System:
Tetragonal
Member of:
Name:
Named in 1874 after the type locality, Mancayan, Luzon, Philippines.
Dimorph of:
Luzonite-Famatinite Series.

Originally thought to be enargite or, in part, a mixture of enargite with famatinite, or famatinite.

Usually found as massively crystalline to granular material, deep pinkish-brown in color. Crystals very rare, small, and equant (pseudo-octahedral) in habit.


Unique IdentifiersHide

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Mindat ID:
2461
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:2461:3

Similar NamesHide

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LauseniteA valid IMA mineral species - grandfatheredFe2(SO4)3 · 5H2O
LawsoniteA valid IMA mineral species - grandfatheredCaAl2(Si2O7)(OH)2 · H2O
LazioniteA synonym of Wavellite
LisaniteA valid IMA mineral species - pending publicationCaNiP2O7
LuciniteA synonym of VarisciteAlPO4 · 2H2O
UzoniteA valid IMA mineral speciesAs4S5

IMA Classification of LuzoniteHide

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

Classification of LuzoniteHide

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2.KA.10

2 : SULFIDES and SULFOSALTS (sulfides, selenides, tellurides; arsenides, antimonides, bismuthides; sulfarsenites, sulfantimonites, sulfbismuthites, etc.)
K : Sulfarsenates, Sulfantimonates
A : Sulfarsenates with (As,Sb)S4 tetrahedra
Dana 7th ed.:
3.2.2.1
3.2.2.1

3 : SULFOSALTS
2 : ø = 4
6.3.2

6 : Sulphosalts - Sulphostannates, Sulphogermanates,Sulpharsenates, Sulphantimonates, Sulphovanadates and Sulphohalides
3 : Sulpharsenates and sulphantimonates

Mineral SymbolsHide

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

Please only use the official IMA–CNMNC symbol. Older variants are listed for historical use only.

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

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Metallic
Transparency:
Opaque
Colour:
Deep pinkish-brown
Streak:
Black.
Hardness:
3½ on Mohs scale
Hardness Data:
Measured
Tenacity:
Brittle
Cleavage:
Distinct/Good
Good on {101}, distinct on {100}.
Fracture:
Irregular/Uneven, Conchoidal
Density:
4.4 - 4.6 g/cm3 (Measured)    4.47 g/cm3 (Calculated)

Optical Data of LuzoniteHide

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Anisotropism:
Strong, in greenish yellow and purplish
Reflectivity:
WavelengthR1 (%)R2 (%)
400nm27.2%28.7%
420nm25.6%27.6%
440nm24.1%25.6%
460nm23.6%24.7%
480nm23.4%24.5%
500nm23.7%25.2%
520nm24.1%26.4%
540nm24.3%27.1%
560nm24.9%27.7%
580nm25.6%28.5%
600nm26.5%29.1%
620nm27.3%29.6%
640nm28.1%29.9%
660nm28.6%30.1%
680nm28.7%30.0%
700nm28.7%30.0%


Graph shows reflectance levels at different wavelengths (in nm). Peak reflectance is 30.1%.
R1 shown in black, R2 shown in
Pleochroism:
Weak

Chemistry of LuzoniteHide

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Mindat Formula:
Cu3AsS4
Element Weights:
Element% weight
Cu48.407 %
S32.568 %
As19.024 %

Calculated from ideal end-member formula.
Common Impurities:
Sb

Crystallography of LuzoniteHide

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Crystal System:
Tetragonal
Class (H-M):
42m - Scalenohedral
Space Group:
I42m
Cell Parameters:
a = 5.29 Å, c = 10.465 Å
Ratio:
a:c = 1 : 1.978
Unit Cell V:
292.85 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
2
Morphology:
Usually massively crystalline to granular, crystals rare and small, usually equant.
Twinning:
Twinned on {112}.

Crystal StructureHide

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IDSpeciesReferenceLinkYearLocalityPressure (GPa)Temp (K)
0011107LuzonitePfitzner A, Bernert T (2004) The system Cu3AsS4 - Cu3SbS4 and investigations on normal tetrahedral structures Zeitschrift fur Kristallographie 219 20-262004synthetic0293
0010631LuzoniteMarumo F, Nowacki W (1967) A refinement of the crystal structure of luzonite, Cu3AsS4 Zeitschrift fur Kristallographie 124 1-8👁 Image
1967Cerro de Pasco, Peru0293
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X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide

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Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacingIntensity
3.05 Å(100)
1.86 Å(90)
1.59 Å(70)
1.58 Å(60)
1.32 Å(50)
1.20 Å(60)
1.08 Å(60)
1.07 Å(50)

Geological EnvironmentHide

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Paragenetic Mode(s):
Paragenetic ModeEarliest Age (Ga)
Stage 3b: Earth’s earliest hydrosphere>4.45
12 : Hadean hydrothermal subsurface sulfide deposits (see also #33)
Geological Setting:
A primary mineral of copper deposits, such as at Sierra de Famatina, Argentina.

Type Occurrence of LuzoniteHide

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Synonyms of LuzoniteHide

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Other Language Names for LuzoniteHide

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Varieties of LuzoniteHide

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StannoluzoniteSn-bearing variety of luzonite.

Relationship of Luzonite to other SpeciesHide

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Member of:
Other Members of Stannite Group:
BriartiteCu2FeGeS4Tet.
ČernýiteCu2CdSnS4Tet. 42m : I42m
FamatiniteCu3SbS4Tet. 42m : I42m
FerrokësteriteCu2FeSnS4Tet. 4 : I4
HocartiteAg2(Fe2+,Zn)SnS4Tet. 42m : I42m
KësteriteCu2ZnSnS4Tet. 4 : I4
KeutschiteCu2AgAsS4Tet. 42m : I42m
KuramiteCu3SnS4Tet. 42m : I42m
OmariniiteCu8Fe2ZnGe2S12Orth. 222 : I222
PermingeatiteCu3SbSe4Tet. 42m : I42m
Petrukite(Cu,Fe,Zn,Ag)3(Sn,In)S4Orth. mm2 : Pmn21
PirquitasiteAg2ZnSnS4Tet. 4 : I4
RichardsiteZn2CuGaS4Tet. 42m : I42m
StanniteCu2FeSnS4Tet. 42m : I42m
StannoiditeCu+6Cu2+2(Fe2+,Zn)3Sn2S12Orth. 222 : I222
'UM1984-30-S:CuFeSn'Cu2Fe2Sn3S7
'Unnamed (Cu-Zn-In Sulphide)'CuZn2InS4
VelikiteCu2HgSnS4Tet. 4 : I4
ZincobriartiteCu2(Zn,Fe)(Ge,Ga)S4Tet. 42m : I42m
Forms a series with:

Common AssociatesHide

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Associations Based on Photo Data:
89 photos of Luzonite associated with PyriteFeS2
62 photos of Luzonite associated with QuartzSiO2
55 photos of Luzonite associated with Tennantite SubgroupCu6(Cu4C2+2)As4S12S
49 photos of Luzonite associated with EnargiteCu3AsS4
32 photos of Luzonite associated with Tetrahedrite SubgroupCu6(Cu4C2+2)Sb4S12S
29 photos of Luzonite associated with ChalcopyriteCuFeS2
27 photos of Luzonite associated with ColusiteCu13VAs3S16
15 photos of Luzonite associated with NekrasoviteCu26V2(Sn,As,Sb)6S32
9 photos of Luzonite associated with CovelliteCuS
9 photos of Luzonite associated with Goldfieldite(Cu42)(Cu4Cu+2)Te4S12S

Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat GroupingHide

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2.KA.05EnargiteCu3AsS4Orth. mm2 : Pmn21
2.KA.05Petrukite(Cu,Fe,Zn,Ag)3(Sn,In)S4Orth. mm2 : Pmn21
2.KA.10BriartiteCu2FeGeS4Tet.
2.KA.10KeutschiteCu2AgAsS4Tet. 42m : I42m
2.KA.10PermingeatiteCu3SbSe4Tet. 42m : I42m
2.KA.10BarquilliteCu2CdGeS4Tet. 42m : I42m
2.KA.10FamatiniteCu3SbS4Tet. 42m : I42m
2.KA.10ZincobriartiteCu2(Zn,Fe)(Ge,Ga)S4Tet. 42m : I42m
2.KA.15FangiteTl3AsS4Orth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Pnma

Other InformationHide

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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.

Internet Links for LuzoniteHide

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References for LuzoniteHide

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Localities for LuzoniteHide

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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.
Argentina
  • Catamarca Province
    • Andalgalá Department
      • Andalgalá
Brodtkorb (2002) +3 other references
PUTZ +1 other reference
PUTZ +1 other reference
        • Cerro Atajo
Marquez-Zavalia et al. (2007)
  • La Rioja Province
    • Famatina Department
Paar et al. (2005, January)
        • La Mejicana Mine
Paar et al. (2005, January)
W. H. Paar et al. (2005) +1 other reference
De Brodtkorb (2009)
  • Salta Province
    • Los Andes department
      • San Antonio de los Cobres
        • Organullo mining district
Paar et al. (2005, January)
  • San Juan Province
    • Calingasta Department
      • Calingasta
Bedlivy et al. (1972) +3 other references
    • Iglesia Department
Perelló et al. (2023)
Armenia
  • Kotayk Province
    • Hrazdan
      • Megradzor
Kolpakova et al. (2001) +2 other references
  • Lori Province
    • Teghut
Moritz et al. (2016)
    • Vanadzor
Khachaturyan +1 other reference
  • Syunik Province
    • Kajaran
      • Kajaran
Singer et al. (2008) +1 other reference
    • Kapan
Mederer et al. (2014) +2 other references
Moritz et al. (2016)
    • Meghri
      • Agarak
Singer et al. (2008)
    • Sisian
      • Dastakert
Singer et al. (2008) +1 other reference
Australia
  • Northern Territory
    • Barkly Region
      • Tennant Creek
Haddock (1974)
  • Queensland
    • Whitsunday Region
      • Mount Carlton district
Sahlström et al. (2016) +1 other reference
  • South Australia
    • District Council of Mount Barker
Nenke (1972)
Austria
  • Lower Austria
    • Lilienfeld District
      • Annaberg
Kolitsch et al. (2017)
    • Neunkirchen District
      • Semmering
Huber et al. (1977) +1 other reference
  • Salzburg
    • Zell am See District
      • Leogang
        • Hütten
          • Schwarzleograben
Strasser (1989)
            • Schwarzleo mining district
Strasser (1989)
  • Tyrol
    • Kufstein District
      • Brixlegg
- (1994, July)
        • Hof
- (1994, July)
        • Maukenötz mining district (Mauken)
C.Auer (2016)
      • Reith im Alpbachtal
- (1994, July)
- (1994, July) +1 other reference
        • St Gertraudi
          • Großkogel (Reither Kogel)
Putz et al. (2007)
C.Auer (2021)
      • Wildschönau
- (1994, July)
    • Schwaz District
      • Falkenstein mining district
- (1994, July)
Azerbaijan
  • Balakan District
    • Belokan-Avar ore district
- (2005)
  • Gedebey District
Hemon et al. (2012)
Baba-zadeh et al. (2024)
Bolivia
  • La Paz
    • Aroma Province
      • Sica Sica Municipality
Gramaccioli +1 other reference
  • Potosí
    • Sud Chichas Province
      • Atocha Municipality
        • San Vicente mining district
Salomon Rivas y Federico Ahlfeld (1998)
Bulgaria
  • Haskovo Province
    • Madzharovo Municipality
      • Madzharovo
Tarkian +1 other reference
  • Sofia Province
    • Chelopech Municipality
Terziev (1966) +3 other references
Chile
  • Arica y Parinacota
    • Parinacota Province
      • Ticnamar area
Zentilli (2018)
samples analysed and confirmed by Dr. ...
  • Atacama
    • Huasco Province
      • Alto del Carmen
Chouinard et al. (2005)
  • Coquimbo
    • Elqui Province
"Faja de mineralización de oro +2 other references
  • Santiago Metropolitan Region
    • Santiago Province
Anglo American plc
China
  • Inner Mongolia
    • Chifeng City (Ulanhad League; Chifeng Prefecture)
      • Linxi County
Zheng et al. (2025)
  • Shandong
    • Binzhou
      • Zouping City
Licheng Tang (1993)
  • Tibet
    • Lhasa
      • Maizhokunggar Co. (Mozhugongka Co.)
Zheng et al. (2020)
Zheng et al. (2024)
Czech Republic
  • Karlovy Vary Region
    • Karlovy Vary District
Hloušek et al. (2002)
Fiji
  • Vanua Levu
    • Cakaudrove
      • Wailevu
        • Yanawai Goldfield
Naden +1 other reference
    • Macuata
      • Nukundamu
Frenzel et al. (1967)
France
  • Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
    • Allier
      • Vichy
        • Échassières
          • Montmins mining district
            • Le Mazet
Uwe Kolitsch (based on SEM-EDS data, colour, paragenesis)
    • Haute-Loire
      • Brioude
        • Mazerat-Aurouze
          • Aurouze
Pélisson (1989)
        • Saint-Pal-de-Senouire
Pélisson (1989)
  • Grand Est
    • Haut-Rhin
      • Colmar-Ribeauvillé
        • Stosswihr
Hohl (1994)
  • Nouvelle-Aquitaine
    • Haute-Vienne
      • Bellac
        • Vaulry
Cantinolle et al. (1985) +1 other reference
  • Occitanie
    • Aveyron
      • Villefranche-de-Rouergue
        • Monteils
    • Hérault
      • Béziers
        • Ceilhes-et-Rocozels
M. Munoz (Sb-Pb-Zn-...)
    • Lot
      • Figeac
        • Saint Vincent du Pendit
inventoire mineralogique de la france ...
  • Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
    • Alpes-Maritimes
      • Nice Arrondissement
        • Guillaumes
R. Pierrot
        • Puget-Théniers
          • La-Croix-sur-Roudoule
R. Pierrot
    • Hautes-Alpes
      • Gap
        • Bréziers
R. Pierrot
Germany
  • Baden-Württemberg
    • Freiburg Region
      • Emmendingen
Weiß (1990)
      • Ortenaukreis
        • Gengenbach
          • Gengenbach
Fricke (1988) +1 other reference
        • Oberwolfach
Walenta (1980) +1 other reference
      • Rottweil
        • Schenkenzell
          • Wittichen
            • Burgfelsen
            • Heubach Valley
Walenta (1992)
      • Waldshut
        • St Blasien
          • Menzenschwand
Walenta (1992)
    • Karlsruhe Region
      • Freudenstadt
        • Bad Rippoldsau-Schapbach
          • Wildschapbach valley
Walenta (1991) +1 other reference
        • Freudenstadt
Wittern (2001)
      • Rhein-Neckar-Kreis
        • Wiesloch
undefined +2 other references
  • Hesse
    • Darmstadt
      • Bergstraße
        • Lautertal (Odenwald)
          • Reichenbach
            • Hohenstein
Collection of Steffen Michalski
Lapis (10)
  • North Rhine-Westphalia
    • Arnsberg
      • Märkischer Kreis
        • Iserlohn
          • Letmathe
            • Helmke quarry nature reserve
Schnorrer-Köhler (1986) +1 other reference
    • Cologne
      • Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis
        • Overath
          • Steinenbrück
            • Altenbrück
Weiß (1990)
  • Rhineland-Palatinate
    • Donnersbergkreis
      • Winnweiler
        • Imsbach
Noll (1984)
  • Saarland
    • Merzig-Wadern
      • Beckingen
        • Reimsbach
Thomas Kleser Collection
Greece
  • Attica
    • East Attica
      • Lavreotiki
Voudouris et al. (2008)
  • Eastern Macedonia and Thrace
    • Evros
      • Alexandroupoli
Skarpelis (1999)
Voudouris (2006) +4 other references
Marchev et al. (2005) +2 other references
    • Rhodope
      • Maroneia-Sapes
        • Kassiteres-Sapes area
Marchev et al. (2005)
  • South Aegean
    • Tinos
      • Tinos Island
Bonev et al. (2005) +2 other references
Hungary
  • Heves County
    • Pétervására District
      • Recsk
Takács +2 other references
Mecsek-Oko
Szakáll et al. (2011)
India
  • Madhya Pradesh
    • Katni district
Tripathi et al. (2022)
Indonesia
  • Aceh Province
    • Pidie Regency
      • Miwah Project (Miwah deposit)
Ian A Taylor (2011)
  • Bangka-Belitung Province
    • Bangka Island
Schwartz (1991)
  • East Java Province
    • Banyuwangi Regency
Maryono et al. (2018)
  • Gorontalo Province
Perelló (1994)
  • Maluku Province
    • Barat Daya Islands
      • Wetar Island
Scotney et al. (2005)
  • North Sumatra Province
Saing et al. (2016)
  • South Sulawesi Province
    • Tana Toraja Regency
doi: 10.13140/RG.2.2.13179.41767 +1 other reference
Hakim (2017)
  • West Java Province
    • Garut Regency
Tun et al. (2015)
  • West Sumatra Province
Kieft et al. (1973) +1 other reference
Iran
  • Kerman Province
    • Shahr-e Babak County
      • Shahr-e Babak
Altenberger et al. (2022)
Italy
  • Aosta Valley
    • Brusson
Maletto et al. (2016)
  • Sardinia
    • Sassari Province
      • Alghero
        • Calabona area
G. P. Bernhardini et al. (1973) +1 other reference
    • South Sardinia Province
      • Furtei
Cadoni et al. (1) +1 other reference
Ruggieri et al. (1997)
Ruggieri et al. (1997)
Ruggieri et al. (1997)
  • Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol
    • Trento Province
      • Ville di Fiemme
        • Varena
Exel (1987)
  • Tuscany
    • Grosseto Province
      • Massa Marittima
Dill (1979)
    • Lucca Province
      • Seravezza
Orlandi et al. (1996) +1 other reference
    • Massa-Carrara Province
Orlandi et al. (1994) +1 other reference
        • Colonnata quarrying basin
Orlandi et al. (1989) +1 other reference
          • Colonnata
Morino et al. (2016)
        • Miseglia quarrying basin (Miseglia-Fantiscritti quarrying basin; Fantiscritti quarrying basin)
          • Fantiscritti
Bonaccorsi et al. (2007)
Orlandi et al. (2009)
        • Casette
Orlandi et al. (2000) +1 other reference
Orlandi et al. (2000) +1 other reference
Orlandi et al. (2000) +2 other references
Biagioni et al. (2019)
  • Tyrrhenian Sea
    • Southern Tyrrhenian Sea
      • Aeolian Arc seamounts
Minniti et al. (1984)
Japan
  • Aomori Prefecture
    • Kamikita District
1996 +4 other references
1996 +3 other references
  • Hokkaidō Prefecture
    • Iburi Subprefecture
      • Date City
Ishibashi (1960)
    • Ishikari Subprefecture
      • Sapporo City
IMAI et al. (1999) +1 other reference
Gramaccioli +6 other references
    • Shiribeshi Subprefecture
      • Abuta District
        • Takarada
Shimizu et al. (1999)
YUNINGSIH et al. (2018) +1 other reference
  • Iwate Prefecture
    • Waga District
      • Nishiwaga
        • Yuda
1996 +3 other references
  • Kagoshima Prefecture
    • Makurazaki City
...
    • Minamikyushu City
      • Chiran-cho
... +3 other references
    • Satsumasendai City
      • Iriki
Nakata et al. (2011)
  • Niigata Prefecture
    • Sumondake volcano
M. Watanabe (1951)
  • Shimane Prefecture
    • Ōda City
Maki et al. (1990) +1 other reference
Kazakhstan
  • Abai Region
    • Borodulikha District
      • Zhezkent
KAZ Minerals
  • Karaganda Region
    • Balkhash
      • Kounrad Massif
Singer et al. (2008)
  • Pavlodar Region
    • Bayanaul District
Gramaccioli +3 other references
Malaysia
  • Sarawak
    • Samarahan Division
      • Simunjan District
Caisheng Zhao et al. (2004) +1 other reference
Mexico
  • Chihuahua
    • Aquiles Serdán Municipality
Megaw (2023)
  • Sonora
    • Cananea Municipality
Gramaccioli
Morocco
  • Drâa-Tafilalet Region
    • Tinghir Province
      • Boulmane-Dadès Cercle
Benchekroun et al. (2004)
  • Marrakesh-Safi Region
    • Al Haouz Province
      • Amizmiz Cercle
        • Guedmioua Caïdat
          • Azgour
Ilmen et al. (2024)
Namibia
  • Oshikoto Region
    • Tsumeb
Gebhard (1999)
North Macedonia
  • Berovo Municipality
Serafimovski et al. (2015) +1 other reference
  • Probistip Municipality
    • Kratovo-Zletovo ore district
Serafimovski et al. (2003) +3 other references
Serafimovski et al. (2006)
Serafimovski et al. (2005)
  • Radoviš Municipality
Petrunov et al. (2001) +1 other reference
Serafimovski et al. (2016)
Pacific Ocean
  • East Pacific Rise
    • Juan de Fuca Ridge complex
      • Gorda Ridge
        • Southern Gorda Ridge
Tuomo Törmänen (2005)
Papua New Guinea
  • Morobe Province
    • Wafi-Golpu project
Rinne et al. (2018)
Singer et al. (2008)
  • Sandaun Province
    • Frieda river complex
Bainbridge et al. (1998) +2 other references
Peru
  • Ancash
    • Bolognesi Province
      • Huallanca District
        • Huanzala
IMAI (1999)
  • Arequipa
    • Arequipa Province
      • Yarabamba District
Freeport-McMoRan
    • Castilla Province
      • Chachas District
Biagioni et al. (2022)
      • Orcopampa District
Gibson (1992)
  • Cajamarca
    • Cajamarca Province
      • Encañada District
        • Michiquillay
Davies et al. (2005)
  • Huancavelica
    • Angaraes Province
      • Ccochaccasa District
        • Julcani mining district
B. Duval et al. (Philip C. Goodell analysis)
  • Junín
    • Yauli Province
Crowley et al. (1997)
  • La Libertad
    • Santiago de Chuco Province
      • Quiruvilca District
Gebhard +2 other references
  • Pasco
    • Pasco province
Graton +1 other reference
Michael W. Kieron collection
Dana (1850)
      • Tinyahuarco district
Bendezu et al. (2009)
Bendezu et al. (2009) +1 other reference
Dube et al. (2014)
Philippines
  • Luzon
    • Cordillera Administrative Region
      • Benguet Province
        • Mankayan
Singer et al. (2008)
Berg- und Hüttenmänn. Ztg. (1869) +5 other references
Fermor 2011: Ore Deposits in an ...
  • Mindanao
    • Soccsksargen Region
      • South Cotabato Province
Singer et al. (2008)
Poland
  • Lower Silesian Voivodeship
Mochnacka et al. (2012)
      • Gmina Janowice Wielkie
Zimnoch (1978)
Chmielewski et al. (2016)
Piestrzyński et al. (2012)
    • Lubin County
Kucha H. 2007: Mineralogia kruszcowa i ...
Romania
  • Alba County
    • Bucium
      • Bucium
Cioacă et al. (2014)
    • Lupșa
      • Mușca
Milu et al. (2004) +1 other reference
Onac (2002)
    • Nucet
      • Băiţa mining district
        • Codreanu Mine
Onac (2002) +1 other reference
  • Hunedoara County
    • Certeju de Sus
Dincă et al. (2022)
Russia
  • Altai Republic
    • Kosh-Agachsky District
Potseluev et al. (2006)
    • Ulagansky District
Pekov (1998)
  • Chukotka Autonomous Okrug
    • Okhotsk-Chukotka belt
Yakich et al. (2021)
  • Kamchatka Krai
    • Koryak Okrug
      • Karaginsky District
Плутахина
Shapovalova et al. (2019) +1 other reference
Kozlov et al. (n.d.)
    • Yelizovsky District
[Der Aufschluss 1995:4 p163-180] +2 other references
  • Karachay-Cherkessia
Jambor et al. (1994) +1 other reference
  • Khabarovsk Krai
    • Okhotsky District
Yakich et al. (2021)
Tamara Yu. Yakich * et al. (2024)
  • Primorsky Krai
    • Dalnegorsk Urban District
      • Dalnegorsk
Simanenko (2006)
  • Sakhalin Oblast
    • Kuril Islands
      • Yuzhno-Kurilsky District
        • Kunashir Island
L.M. Lebedev data
Serbia
  • Central Serbia
    • Bor District
      • Bor
Bosić et al. (2025)
Drovenik (1958)
      • Majdanpek
RTB Bor
      • Vlaole-Jasikovo ore field
Ministry of Mining and Energy (2002) +2 other references
Slovakia
  • Banská Bystrica Region
Ďuďa R. et al. (1993)
    • Brezno District
      • Brezno
Hoppanová et al. (2023)
  • Košice Region
    • Rožňava District
      • Dobšiná
        • Dobšiná mining district
Kozub G. et al. (2011)
Kozub G. et al. (2011)
  • Prešov Region
    • Prešov District
      • Zlatá Baňa
Duda et. all.
Ďuďa R. (2001)
Slovenia
  • Dobrova–Polhov Gradec
    • Črni vrh
Albrecht von Quadt et al. (2007)
Spain
  • Andalusia
    • Seville
      • Gerena
Joan Rosell
Taiwan
  • New Taipei City
    • Ruifang District
Watanabé (1943) +5 other references
James K.C.Huang Collection +4 other references
Chemical Geology 154 1999. 155–167
Tajikistan
  • Sughd
    • Ghafurov District
      • Adrasmon (Adrasman)
        • East Karamazar ore district
Badalov et al. (1975)
Tunisia
  • Béja
Slim-Shimi et al. (1996)
Turkey
  • Artvin Province
    • Yusufeli District
      • Yusufeli Camp
Rabayrol et al. (2023)
  • Gümüşhane Province
    • Gümüşhane
ÇAĞATAY et al. (1990)
ÇAĞATAY et al. (1990)
  • Ordu Province
www.odysseyresources.com (2003)
UK
  • England
    • Cornwall
      • St Just
        • Trewellard
Grguric et al. (2021)
    • North Yorkshire
      • Craven
        • Settle - Malham Area
[J.Russell Soc. 1998:41]
  • Wales
    • Powys
      • Old Radnor
National Museum of Wales database +1 other reference
USA
  • Alaska
    • Valdez-Cordova Census Area
      • Nizina Mining District
- (2008)
USGS OFR 2003-404 (Hudson,2003) +1 other reference
- (2008)
- (2008)
- (2008)
  • Arizona
    • Cochise County
Graeme (1993)
        • Calumet and Arizona group of claims
Graeme (1993) +1 other reference
  • California
    • Alpine County
      • Monitor - Mogul Mining District
        • Mogul Peak
Kyle Beucke Collection
    • Inyo County
      • Darwin Hills
        • Darwin Mining District
          • Ophir Mountain
Calif. Journal of Mines and Geology +1 other reference
    • Mono County
      • Bodie Hills
        • Masonic Mining District
          • New York Hill
Kampf et al. (2018)
    • Shasta County
      • Klamath Mountains
        • East Shasta Copper - Zinc Mining District
          • Bully Hill District (Winthrop District)
            • Bully Hill
              • Bully Hill
- (2005)
          • Ingot
Albers (1953) +3 other references
  • Colorado
    • Hinsdale County
      • Lake City Mining District
Eckel et al. (1997)
        • Lake City
Eckel et al. (1997)
    • La Plata County
      • La Plata Mining District (California Mining District)
Eckel et al. (1997)
    • Mesa County
Morrison et al. (1986) +1 other reference
      • Sinbad Mining District
Eckel et al. (1997)
Eckel et al. (1997)
    • Montrose County
      • La Sal Mining District (Paradox Valley Mining District)
Morrison et al. (1986) +1 other reference
Morrison et al. (1986)
Morrison et al. (1986) +1 other reference
    • Park County
      • Horseshoe Basin Mining District
Singewald +2 other references
      • Montezuma Mining District
        • Hall Valley (Hall's Valley)
Bove
    • Rio Grande County
      • Summitville
Gray (1993) +1 other reference
Holmes et al. (1983)
Eckel et al. (1997)
Eckel et al. (1997)
  • Kansas
    • Cherokee County
Lieber (1992)
U.S. Geol. Survey
        • Vinegar Hill Zinc Company
Mcknight et al. (1970)
  • Missouri
    • Iron County
      • Bixby
Rocks & Min. Mar. 1998
    • Ste. Genevieve County
      • Weingarten
Sherwood et al. (1998)
  • Montana
    • Granite County
      • Philipsburg Mining District (Flint Creek Mining District)
Gobla (2012)
    • Silver Bow County
      • Butte Mining District (Summit Valley Mining District)
Guilbert and Zeihen 1964 +1 other reference
  • Nevada
    • Esmeralda County
Castor et al. (2004)
        • Goldfield
Econ Geol (1989)
Econ Geol (1989)
Econ Geol (1989)
Econ Geol (1989)
Econ Geol (1989)
    • Nye County
      • Jamestown Mining District
Castor et al. (2004)
    • Washoe County
      • Pyramid Mining District
        • Burrus vein system
Castor et al. (2004)
Wallace et al. (1975)
Rocks & Min. +1 other reference
...
  • Utah
    • Grand County
Morrison et al. (1986)
    • Utah County
      • East Tintic Mining District
        • Dividend
          • Tintic Standard Mine
Bullock (1981)
Bullock (1981)
SEM-EDS analyzed by Dr. Rob Bowell.
Uzbekistan
  • Tashkent Region
    • Ohangaron District
Anthony et al. (1990) +3 other references
Evseev (1995) +2 other references
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