Chaco-Parana basin, South America Platei
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Chaco-Parana basin | Basin |
South America Plate | Tectonic Plate |
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Asunción | 1,482,200 (2018) |
Córdoba | 1,428,214 (2016) |
Rosario | 1,173,533 (2015) |
Santa Fe de la Vera Cruz | 489,505 (2018) |
Resistencia | 387,158 (2016) |
Santiago del Estero | 354,692 (2016) |
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ⓘ Akaganeite Formula: (Fe3+,Ni2+)8(OH,O)16Cl1.25 · nH2O Reference: J. W. Anthony et al.: Handbook of Mineralogy, Vol. III (1997) |
ⓘ Alabandite Formula: MnS Reference: Bunch, T.E., Keil, K., and Olsen, E. (1970): Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology 25, 297-340. |
ⓘ Albite Formula: Na(AlSi3O8) Localities: Las Bateas area, La Calera, Calera Norte District, Colón Department, Córdoba Province, Argentina Del Puerto deposit, Kaapuku (Caapucu), Paraguarí Department, Paraguay Campo del Cielo meteorite, Gancedo, Doce de Octubre Department, Chaco Province, Argentina Ypacaraí quarry, Ypacaraí, Central Department, Paraguay Huchu Payana meteorite, Santiago del Estero Province, Argentina Reference: LOCATI, Francisco; COLOMBO, Fernando and BALDO, Edgardo G. A.. Pegmatites with allanite-(Ce) related tothe orthopyroxene-bearing orthogneiss of the Quebrada del Río Suquía, SierrasChicas de Córdoba. Rev. Asoc. Geol. Argent. [online]. 2009, vol.64, n.4, pp. 646-656. |
ⓘ Albite var. Andesine Formula: (Na,Ca)[Al(Si,Al)Si2O8] Reference: Geological Survey Professional Paper 327 (U.S. Department of the Interior, 1959) |
ⓘ Albite var. Oligoclase Formula: (Na,Ca)[Al(Si,Al)Si2O8] Reference: www.campometeorites.com/history.htm |
ⓘ Allanite-(Ce) Formula: (CaCe)(AlAlFe2+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH) Locality: Las Bateas area, La Calera, Calera Norte District, Colón Department, Córdoba Province, Argentina Habit: prisms to 16cm Reference: LOCATI, Francisco; COLOMBO, Fernando and BALDO, Edgardo G. A.. Pegmatites with allanite-(Ce) related tothe orthopyroxene-bearing orthogneiss of the Quebrada del Río Suquía, SierrasChicas de Córdoba. Rev. Asoc. Geol. Argent. [online]. 2009, vol.64, n.4, pp. 646-656. |
ⓘ Analcime Formula: Na(AlSi2O6) · H2O Locality: Arrua-I, Central Department, Paraguay Reference: Alan R. Woolley: Alkaline Rocks and Carbonatites of the World, part 1, 207 (BMNH, London, 1987) |
ⓘ 'Apatite' Formula: Ca5(PO4)3(Cl/F/OH) Localities: Reference: Geological Survey Professional Paper 327 (U.S. Department of the Interior, 1959) |
ⓘ Aragonite Formula: CaCO3 Locality: Nogoya meteorite, Nogoya, Algarrobitos District, Nogoyá Department, Entre Ríos Province, Argentina Reference: Craig A. Johnson & Martin Prinz (1993). Carbonate compositions in CM and CI chondrites and implications for aqueous alteration. Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta 57, #12, 2843-2852. (June 2003). |
ⓘ Augite Formula: (CaxMgyFez)(Mgy1Fez1)Si2O6 Reference: Takeda, H., Ishii, T. & Otsuki, M. (2001) Mineralogy of Inclusions in the Campo Del Cielo and Mont Dieu Irons and Segregation of Partial Melts: Lunar and Planetary Science Conference XXXII, abstract no.1183 (Mar 2001) |
ⓘ Barringerite Formula: (Fe,Ni)2P Locality: Nogoya meteorite, Nogoya, Algarrobitos District, Nogoyá Department, Entre Ríos Province, Argentina Reference: M. A. Nazarov, G. Kurat, F. Brandstaetter, T. Ntaflos, M. Chaussidon, and P. Hoppe (2009). Phosphorus-Bearing Sulfides and Their Associations in CM Chondrites. Petrology vol. 17, #2, 101-123. |
ⓘ Baryte ? Formula: BaSO4 Reference: Eckel, E.B., Milton, C., Sulsona, P.T. (1959) Geology and mineral resources of Paraguay - a reconnaissance, with sections on Igneous and metamorphic rocks and soils. United States Geological Survey, Professional Paper 327, 110 pages. |
ⓘ Beryl Formula: Be3Al2(Si6O18) Localities: Reference: Econ Geol (1995) 90:636-647 |
ⓘ 'Biotite' Formula: K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 or Simplified: K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(OH)2 Locality: Las Bateas area, La Calera, Calera Norte District, Colón Department, Córdoba Province, Argentina Habit: To 10cm Reference: LOCATI, Francisco; COLOMBO, Fernando and BALDO, Edgardo G. A.. Pegmatites with allanite-(Ce) related tothe orthopyroxene-bearing orthogneiss of the Quebrada del Río Suquía, SierrasChicas de Córdoba. Rev. Asoc. Geol. Argent. [online]. 2009, vol.64, n.4, pp. 646-656. |
ⓘ Cacoxenite ? Formula: Fe3+24AlO6(PO4)17(OH)12 · 75H2O Description: (So-called "cacoxenite" inclusions in amethyst usually turn out to be hematite or goethite.) Reference: Jordi Fabre |
ⓘ Calcite Formula: CaCO3 Localities: Reported from at least 8 localities in this region. Reference: Jordi Fabre |
ⓘ Celadonite Formula: K(MgFe3+◻)(Si4O10)(OH)2 Reference: Alfredo Petrov specimen |
ⓘ Chlorapatite Formula: Ca5(PO4)3Cl Reference: Bunch, T.E., Keil, K., and Olsen, E. (1970): Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology 25, 297-340. |
ⓘ 'Chlorite Group' Localities: Reference: Geological Survey Professional Paper 327 (U.S. Department of the Interior, 1959) |
ⓘ Chromite Formula: Fe2+Cr3+2O4 Localities: Reference: Bunch, T.E., Keil, K., and Olsen, E. (1970): Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology 25, 297-340.; Frederick R. Park, Theodore E. Bunch, Tadeusz B. Massalski, A study of the silicate inclusions and other phases in the Campo del Cielo meteorite, Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta, Volume 30, Issue 4, April 1966, Pages 399-400 |
ⓘ Clinochlore Formula: Mg5Al(AlSi3O10)(OH)8 Locality: Nogoya meteorite, Nogoya, Algarrobitos District, Nogoyá Department, Entre Ríos Province, Argentina Reference: Zolensky, M. E., Barrett, R. A., Kloeck, W., & Gooding, J. L. (1990). Abstracts of the Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, vol. 21, pp. 1383-1384. (1990) |
ⓘ 'Clinoptilolite' Formula: M3-6(Si30Al6)O72 · 20H2O Reference: L.C. Duarte, L.A. Hartmann, M.A.Z. Vasconcellos, J.T.N. Medeiros, T. Theye (2009) Epigenetic formation of amethyst-bearing geodes from Los Catalanes gemological district, Artigas, Uruguay, southern Paraná Magmatic Province. Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research 184:427–43 |
ⓘ 'Clinopyroxene Subgroup' Reference: Wlotzka, F. & Jarosewich, E. (1969) The mineralogical and chemical composition of silicate inclusions in the El Taco (Campo del Cielo) iron meteorite. Meteoritics, Vol. 4, #4, 298 - 299. (Dec 1969) |
ⓘ Cohenite Formula: Fe3C Localities: Reference: Bunch, T.E., Keil, K., and Olsen, E. (1970): Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology 25, 297-340.; Buchwald, V. F. (1975) Handbook of Iron Meteorites. University of California Press. 1418 pages. |
ⓘ 'Columbite-(Fe)-Columbite-(Mn) Series' Reference: Econ Geol (1995) 90:636-647 |
ⓘ 'Columbite-Tantalite' Reference: Tourmaline (extraLapis English, # 3, 2002), p 96. |
ⓘ Copper Formula: Cu Localities: Reference: Bunch, T.E., Keil, K., and Olsen, E. (1970): Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology 25, 297-340. |
ⓘ Cronstedtite Formula: Fe2+2Fe3+((Si,Fe3+)2O5)(OH)4 Locality: Nogoya meteorite, Nogoya, Algarrobitos District, Nogoyá Department, Entre Ríos Province, Argentina Reference: Howard, K.T., Alexander, C.M.O'D, Schrader D.L. & Dyl K.A. (2015) Classification of hydrous meteorites (CR, CM, and C2 ungrouped) by phyllosilicate fraction: PSD-XRD modal mineralogy and planetismal environments. Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta 149, 206-222. |
ⓘ Daubréelite Formula: Fe2+Cr3+2S4 Reference: Bunch, T.E., Keil, K., and Olsen, E. (1970): Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology 25, 297-340. |
ⓘ Descloizite (TL) Formula: PbZn(VO4)(OH) Type Locality: Reference: Palache, C., Berman, H., & Frondel, C. (1951), The System of Mineralogy of James Dwight Dana and Edward Salisbury Dana, Yale University 1837-1892, Volume II: 814; Mineralogical Magazine (1956): 31: 289. |
ⓘ Diopside Formula: CaMgSi2O6 Reference: Lunar and Planetary Science XXXIV (2003) |
ⓘ Diopside var. Chromium-bearing Diopside Formula: Ca(Mg,Cr)Si2O6 Reference: Lunar and Planetary Science XXXIV (2003) |
ⓘ Dolomite Formula: CaMg(CO3)2 Locality: Nogoya meteorite, Nogoya, Algarrobitos District, Nogoyá Department, Entre Ríos Province, Argentina Reference: Simone de Leuw, Alan Edward Rubin & John T. Wasson (2010). Carbonates in CM2 chondrites: Complex formational histories and comparison to carbonates in CI chondrites. Meteoritics & Planetary Science 45, #4, 513-530. (April 2010). |
ⓘ Enstatite Formula: Mg2Si2O6 Localities: Reference: www.campometeorites.com/history.htm |
ⓘ Epidote Formula: (CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH) Localities: Reference: Geological Survey Professional Paper 327 (U.S. Department of the Interior, 1959) |
ⓘ 'Fayalite-Forsterite Series' Localities: Reported from at least 12 localities in this region. Reference: Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta: 46: 1903-1911. |
ⓘ 'Feldspar Group' Localities: Reference: Geological Survey Professional Paper 327 (U.S. Department of the Interior, 1959) |
ⓘ Fluorite Formula: CaF2 Locality: Mandinga Mine, Laguna Brava, Loboy District, Unión Department, Córdoba Province, Argentina Reference: Minerals acquired from Mr. Nelson Valenzuel |
ⓘ Forsterite Formula: Mg2SiO4 Localities: Reference: Alfredo Petrov collection |
ⓘ Gahnite Formula: ZnAl2O4 Localities: Reference: Tourmaline (extraLapis English, # 3, 2002), p 96. |
ⓘ 'Garnet Group' Formula: X3Z2(SiO4)3 Localities: Reported from at least 6 localities in this region. Reference: Tourmaline (extraLapis English, # 3, 2002), p 96. |
ⓘ 'Glass' Reference: Geological Survey Professional Paper 327 (U.S. Department of the Interior, 1959) |
ⓘ Goethite Formula: α-Fe3+O(OH) Reference: John S. White (2013) Mineral Mysteries: "Skunks" and Related Phenomena, Rocks & Minerals, 88:4, 368-372. |
ⓘ Graphite Formula: C Localities: Reference: Bunch, T.E., Keil, K., and Olsen, E. (1970): Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology 25, 297-340.; Frederick R. Park, Theodore E. Bunch, Tadeusz B. Massalski, A study of the silicate inclusions and other phases in the Campo del Cielo meteorite, Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta, Volume 30, Issue 4, April 1966, Pages 399-400; Buchwald, V. F. (1975) Handbook of Iron Meteorites. University of California Press. 1418 pages. |
ⓘ Graphite var. Cliftonite Formula: C Localities: Reference: Buchwald, V. F. (1975) Handbook of Iron Meteorites. University of California Press. 1418 pages.; Kurat, G., Zinner, E., Varela, M. E. & Ntaflos, T. (2009) SiGrMet05: A Silicate-Graphite-Metal Inclusion from the Campo del Cielo (IAB) Iron (abstract). Lunar and Planetary Science XL, id.1536. (March 2009) |
ⓘ Gypsum Formula: CaSO4 · 2H2O Locality: Nogoya meteorite, Nogoya, Algarrobitos District, Nogoyá Department, Entre Ríos Province, Argentina Reference: Brearley, A. J. & Jones, R. H. (1998): Chondritic Meteorites. In: Planetary Materials (Papike, J. J., Editor): Chapter 3, 398 pages. Mineralogical Society of America: Washington, DC, USA. (1998) |
ⓘ Haxonite Formula: (Fe,Ni)23C6 Reference: Buchwald, V. F. (1975) Handbook of Iron Meteorites. University of California Press. 1418 pages. |
ⓘ Hematite Formula: Fe2O3 Localities: Reported from at least 7 localities in this region. Reference: Geological Survey Professional Paper 327 (U.S. Department of the Interior, 1959) |
ⓘ 'Heulandite' Localities: Reference: Wyart, J. (1933) Recherches sur les zéolites. In: Bulletin de la Société française de Minéralogie, Vol. 56(4-5), 81-187.
Tschernich, R.W. (1992) Zeolites of the World. Geoscience Press Inc., Phoenix, Arizona, 563 pages |
ⓘ Hibonite Formula: CaAl12O19 Locality: Nogoya meteorite, Nogoya, Algarrobitos District, Nogoyá Department, Entre Ríos Province, Argentina Reference: J. D. MacDougall & J. Carlson (1978). Refractory Element Rich Inclusions in c1 and c2 Meteorites (Abstract). Lunar and Planetary Science IX, pp. 683-685. |
ⓘ 'Hornblende' Reference: Geological Survey Professional Paper 327 (U.S. Department of the Interior, 1959) |
ⓘ Ilmenite Formula: Fe2+TiO3 Localities: Reference: Ramdohr, P. (1973). The Opaque Minerals in Stony Meteorites. Elsevier Publishing Company: Amsterdam; London: New York. 245 pages. |
ⓘ Iron Formula: Fe Localities: Reference: Bunch, T.E., Keil, K., and Olsen, E. (1970): Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology 25, 297-340.; Cabanillas, E. D., & Palacios, T. A. (2006). An hexahedrite meteorite from the Campo del Cielo Fall. Planetary and Space Science, 54(3), 303-309. |
ⓘ Iron var. Kamacite Formula: (Fe,Ni) Localities: Reference: Bunch, T.E., Keil, K., and Olsen, E. (1970): Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology 25, 297-340.; Cabanillas, E. D., & Palacios, T. A. (2006). An hexahedrite meteorite from the Campo del Cielo Fall. Planetary and Space Science, 54(3), 303-309. |
ⓘ Isocubanite Formula: CuFe2S3 Reference: Ramdohr, P. (1973). The Opaque Minerals in Stony Meteorites. Elsevier Publishing Company: Amsterdam; London: New York. 245 pages. |
ⓘ Kaolinite Formula: Al2(Si2O5)(OH)4 Reference: www.mineralmundi.com |
ⓘ 'K Feldspar' Formula: KAlSi3O8 Localities: Reference: Geological Survey Professional Paper 327 (U.S. Department of the Interior, 1959) |
ⓘ Lawrencite Formula: (Fe2+,Ni)Cl2 Reference: Kurat, G., Zinner, E., Varela, M. E. & Ntaflos, T. (2009) SiGrMet05: A Silicate-Graphite-Metal Inclusion from the Campo del Cielo (IAB) Iron (abstract). Lunar and Planetary Science XL, id.1536. (March 2009) |
ⓘ 'Lepidolite' Reference: Econ Geol (1995) 90:636-647 |
ⓘ Mackinawite Formula: (Fe,Ni)9S8 Reference: Ramdohr, P. (1973). The Opaque Minerals in Stony Meteorites. Elsevier Publishing Company: Amsterdam; London: New York. 245 pages. |
ⓘ Magnetite Formula: Fe2+Fe3+2O4 Localities: Reported from at least 14 localities in this region. Habit: To 5cm. Reference: LOCATI, Francisco; COLOMBO, Fernando and BALDO, Edgardo G. A.. Pegmatites with allanite-(Ce) related tothe orthopyroxene-bearing orthogneiss of the Quebrada del Río Suquía, SierrasChicas de Córdoba. Rev. Asoc. Geol. Argent. [online]. 2009, vol.64, n.4, pp. 646-656. |
ⓘ 'Manganese Oxides' Reference: Geological Survey Professional Paper 327 (USGS, 1959) |
ⓘ 'Meteoritic Iron' Localities: Habit: cubic Colour: Iron black to brownish Description: Meteorite type "Octaedrita" , Class IAB.
Specimen size: 3.7 x 1.8 x 1.3 cm.
From "Campo del Cielo", 12 de Octubre Department, Province of Chaco, Argentina.
Composition: Fe, Ni, Co, P, Ga, Ge, In.
Reference: Raúl Jorge Tauber Larry |
ⓘ 'Mica Group' Reference: www.mineralmundi.com |
ⓘ Microcline Formula: K(AlSi3O8) Locality: Las Bateas area, La Calera, Calera Norte District, Colón Department, Córdoba Province, Argentina Habit: To 40cm Reference: LOCATI, Francisco; COLOMBO, Fernando and BALDO, Edgardo G. A.. Pegmatites with allanite-(Ce) related tothe orthopyroxene-bearing orthogneiss of the Quebrada del Río Suquía, SierrasChicas de Córdoba. Rev. Asoc. Geol. Argent. [online]. 2009, vol.64, n.4, pp. 646-656. |
ⓘ 'Microlite Group' Formula: A2-mTa2X6-wZ-n Reference: Econ Geol (1995) 90:636-647 |
ⓘ 'Monazite' Formula: REE(PO4) Localities: Reference: Victorio Angelelli, M. K. de Brodtkorb, C. E. Gordillo y H. D. Gay (1983). Las Especies Minerales de la República Argentina Servicio Minero Nacional. Publicación Especial. 528 pp. |
ⓘ Monazite-(Ce) Formula: Ce(PO4) Localities: Reference: Victorio Angelelli, M. K. de Brodtkorb, C. E. Gordillo y H. D. Gay (1983). Las Especies Minerales de la República Argentina Servicio Minero Nacional. Publicación Especial. 528 pp. |
ⓘ Muscovite Formula: KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 Localities: Reference: Geological Survey Professional Paper 327 (U.S. Department of the Interior, 1959) |
ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite Formula: KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 Localities: Reference: Geological Survey Professional Paper 327 (U.S. Department of the Interior, 1959) |
ⓘ Natrolite Formula: Na2Al2Si3O10 · 2H2O Localities: Reference: Alfredo Petrov collection |
ⓘ Nepheline Formula: Na3K(Al4Si4O16) Localities: Reported from at least 8 localities in this region. Reference: Woolley, A.R. (1987) Alkaline rocks and carbonatites of the world. Part I, p 207. (BMNH, London) |
ⓘ Opal Formula: SiO2 · nH2O Localities: Reference: Alfredo Petrov field observations, 1989. |
ⓘ 'Orthopyroxene Subgroup' Description: Orthopyroxene composition (Wo1-3,En78-80,Fs18-19) Reference: Takeda, H., Ishii, T. & Otsuki, M. (2001) Mineralogy of Inclusions in the Campo Del Cielo and Mont Dieu Irons and Segregation of Partial Melts: Lunar and Planetary Science Conference XXXII, abstract no.1183 (Mar 2001) |
ⓘ Pentlandite Formula: (NixFey)Σ9S8 Locality: Nogoya meteorite, Nogoya, Algarrobitos District, Nogoyá Department, Entre Ríos Province, Argentina Reference: Makoto Kimura, Jeffrey N. Grossman & Michael K. Weisberg (2011). Fe-Ni metal and sulfide minerals in CM chondrites: An indicator for thermal history. Meteoritics & Planetary Science 46, #3, 431–442. (March 2011). |
ⓘ 'Plagioclase' Formula: (Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8 Localities: Reference: Lunar and Planetary Science XXXIV (2003); Bunch, T.E., Keil, K., and Olsen, E. (1970): Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology 25, 297-340. |
ⓘ 'Plessite' Reference: Frederick R. Park, Theodore E. Bunch, Tadeusz B. Massalski, A study of the silicate inclusions and other phases in the Campo del Cielo meteorite, Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta, Volume 30, Issue 4, April 1966, Pages 399-400; Cabanillas, E. D., & Palacios, T. A. (2006). An hexahedrite meteorite from the Campo del Cielo Fall. Planetary and Space Science, 54(3), 303-309. |
ⓘ Pyrite Formula: FeS2 Reference: Geological Survey Professional Paper 327 (U.S. Department of the Interior, 1959) |
ⓘ Pyrolusite Formula: Mn4+O2 Reference: Eckel, E.B., Milton, C., Sulsona, P.T. (1959) Geology and mineral resources of Paraguay - a reconnaissance, with sections on Igneous and metamorphic rocks and soils. United States Geological Survey, Professional Paper 327, 110 pages. |
ⓘ 'Pyroxene Group' Formula: ADSi2O6 Localities: Reported from at least 11 localities in this region. Reference: Woolley, A.R. (1987) Alkaline rocks and carbonatites of the world. Part I, p 207. (BMNH, London) |
ⓘ Pyrrhotite Formula: Fe1-xS Locality: Nogoya meteorite, Nogoya, Algarrobitos District, Nogoyá Department, Entre Ríos Province, Argentina Reference: Makoto Kimura, Jeffrey N. Grossman & Michael K. Weisberg (2011). Fe-Ni metal and sulfide minerals in CM chondrites: An indicator for thermal history. Meteoritics & Planetary Science 46, #3, 431–442. (March 2011). |
ⓘ Quartz Formula: SiO2 Localities: Reported from at least 21 localities in this region. Reference: Minerals acquired from Mr. Nelson Valenzuel |
ⓘ Quartz var. Agate Localities: Reference: Gübelin, E., Wolgensinger, M. (1976) Edelstenen. Uitgeverij Artis, Brussel [in Dutch]. |
ⓘ Quartz var. Amethyst Formula: SiO2 Localities: Reported from at least 10 localities in this region. Reference: [www.johnbetts-fineminerals.com]; Giulio Morteani, Y. Kostitsyn, C. Preinfalk, H. A. Gilg (2010) The genesis of the amethyst geodes at Artigas (Uruguay) and the paleohydrology of the Guaraní aquifer: structural, geochemical, oxygen, carbon, strontium isotope and fluid inclusion study. International Journal of Earth Sciences 99:927-947 |
ⓘ Quartz var. Chalcedony Formula: SiO2 Localities: Botanical Garden, Asuncion, Central Department, Paraguay Kaapuku (Caapucu), Paraguarí Department, Paraguay Sumampa Viejo vein, Sumampa Viejo, Sumampa, Quebrachos Department, Santiago del Estero Province, Argentina Arroyo Espinillo, Paraná Department, Entre Ríos Province, Argentina Artigas, Artigas Department, Uruguay Reference: Alfredo Petrov field observations, 1989. |
ⓘ Formula: SiO2 Locality: Artigas, Artigas Department, Uruguay - erroneously reported Description: Quartz colored by inclusions/coatings is not called citrine.
Heat treated amethyst turns yellow/brown in color.
Reference: California Federation of Mineralogical Societies Mineral Notes and News: Bulletin, Issues 121-154 |
ⓘ Quartz var. Jasper |
ⓘ Quartz var. Smoky Quartz Formula: SiO2 Reference: Geological Survey Professional Paper 327 (U.S. Department of the Interior, 1959) |
ⓘ Ringwoodite Formula: (Mg,Fe2+)2SiO4 Locality: Pampa del Infierno meteorite, Corzuela, General Belgrano Department, Chaco Province, Argentina Reference: Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta: 46: 1903-1911. |
ⓘ Romanèchite ? Formula: (Ba,H2O)2(Mn4+,Mn3+)5O10 Reference: Eckel, E.B., Milton, C., Sulsona, P.T. (1959) Geology and mineral resources of Paraguay - a reconnaissance, with sections on Igneous and metamorphic rocks and soils. United States Geological Survey, Professional Paper 327, 110 pages. |
ⓘ Rutile Formula: TiO2 Reference: www.mineralmundi.com |
ⓘ Schreibersite Formula: (Fe,Ni)3P Localities: Reference: Bunch, T.E., Keil, K., and Olsen, E. (1970): Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology 25, 297-340.; Frederick R. Park, Theodore E. Bunch, Tadeusz B. Massalski, A study of the silicate inclusions and other phases in the Campo del Cielo meteorite, Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta, Volume 30, Issue 4, April 1966, Pages 399-400; Cabanillas, E. D., & Palacios, T. A. (2006). An hexahedrite meteorite from the Campo del Cielo Fall. Planetary and Space Science, 54(3), 303-309. |
ⓘ 'Serpentine Subgroup' Formula: D3[Si2O5](OH)4 Locality: Nogoya meteorite, Nogoya, Algarrobitos District, Nogoyá Department, Entre Ríos Province, Argentina Reference: Zolensky, M. E., Barrett, R. A., Kloeck, W., & Gooding, J. L. (1990). Abstracts of the Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, vol. 21, pp. 1383-1384. (1990) ; Howard, K.T., Alexander, C.M.O'D, Schrader D.L. & Dyl K.A. (2015) Classification of hydrous meteorites (CR, CM, and C2 ungrouped) by phyllosilicate fraction: PSD-XRD modal mineralogy and planetismal environments. Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta 149, 206-222. |
ⓘ 'Smectite Group' Formula: A0.3D2-3[T4O10]Z2 · nH2O Reference: L.C. Duarte, L.A. Hartmann, M.A.Z. Vasconcellos, J.T.N. Medeiros, T. Theye (2009) Epigenetic formation of amethyst-bearing geodes from Los Catalanes gemological district, Artigas, Uruguay, southern Paraná Magmatic Province. Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research 184:427–43 |
ⓘ Sphalerite Formula: ZnS Reference: Bunch, T.E., Keil, K., and Olsen, E. (1970): Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology 25, 297-340.; Frederick R. Park, Theodore E. Bunch, Tadeusz B. Massalski, A study of the silicate inclusions and other phases in the Campo del Cielo meteorite, Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta, Volume 30, Issue 4, April 1966, Pages 399-400; Wlotzka, F. & Jarosewich, E. (1969) The mineralogical and chemical composition of silicate inclusions in the El Taco (Campo del Cielo) iron meteorite. Meteoritics, Vol. 4, #4, 298 - 299. (Dec 1969) |
ⓘ Spinel Formula: MgAl2O4 Locality: Nogoya meteorite, Nogoya, Algarrobitos District, Nogoyá Department, Entre Ríos Province, Argentina Reference: J. D. MacDougall & J. Carlson (1978). Refractory Element Rich Inclusions in c1 and c2 Meteorites (Abstract). Lunar and Planetary Science IX, pp. 683-685. |
ⓘ Sulvanite Formula: Cu3VS4 Reference: Gramaccioli, C. M., 1985. Conoscere i minerali. I solfosali. Istituto Geografico De Agostini, Novara, 96 pp |
ⓘ Taenite Formula: (Fe,Ni) Localities: Reference: Frederick R. Park, Theodore E. Bunch, Tadeusz B. Massalski, A study of the silicate inclusions and other phases in the Campo del Cielo meteorite, Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta, Volume 30, Issue 4, April 1966, Pages 399-400; Cabanillas, E. D., & Palacios, T. A. (2006). An hexahedrite meteorite from the Campo del Cielo Fall. Planetary and Space Science, 54(3), 303-309. |
ⓘ 'Tantalite' Formula: (Mn,Fe)(Ta,Nb)2O6 Reference: Econ Geol (1995) 90:636-647 |
ⓘ Tetrataenite Formula: FeNi Description: Observations of the then unknown tetrataenite [(Fe,Ni) with virtually equal amounts of iron and nickel] are obvious in hindsight thanks especially to the work of J.I. Goldstein. Reference: Taylor, G. J. & Heymann, D. (1971) The formation of clear taenite in ordinary chondrites. G&CA 35(2): 175-188. (Feb 1971). |
ⓘ Tochilinite Formula: Fe2+5-6(Mg,Fe2+)5S6(OH)10 Locality: Nogoya meteorite, Nogoya, Algarrobitos District, Nogoyá Department, Entre Ríos Province, Argentina Reference: M. A. Nazarov, Franz Brandstaetter, G. Kurat & T. Ntaflos. (1998). Chemistry of P-rich Sulfides in Murchison, Cold Bokkeveld and Nogoya CM Chondrites. 29th Annual Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, Houston, TX, abstract no. 1628. (March 1998).; Palmer, E.E. & Lauretta, D.S. (Oct 2011) Aqueous alteration of kamacite in CM chondrites: Meteoritics & Planetary Science: 46 (10): 1587-1607 (Oct 2011) |
ⓘ Topaz Formula: Al2(SiO4)(F,OH)2 Reference: Econ Geol (1995) 90:636-647 |
ⓘ 'Tourmaline' Formula: AD3G6 (T6O18)(BO3)3X3Z Localities: Reference: Tourmaline (extraLapis English, # 3, 2002), p 96. |
ⓘ Triplite Formula: Mn2+2(PO4)F Localities: Reference: Tourmaline (extraLapis English, # 3, 2002), p 96. |
ⓘ Troilite Formula: FeS Localities: Reference: Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta: 46: 1903-1911. |
ⓘ Uraninite Formula: UO2 Reference: Tourmaline (extraLapis English, # 3, 2002), p 96. |
ⓘ Vermiculite Formula: Mg0.7(Mg,Fe,Al)6(Si,Al)8O20(OH)4 · 8H2O Locality: Nogoya meteorite, Nogoya, Algarrobitos District, Nogoyá Department, Entre Ríos Province, Argentina Reference: Brearley, A. J. & Jones, R. H. (1998): Chondritic Meteorites. In: Planetary Materials (Papike, J. J., Editor): Chapter 3, 398 pages. Mineralogical Society of America: Washington, DC, USA. (1998) |
ⓘ Whitlockite ? Formula: Ca9Mg(PO4)6(PO3OH) Description: Probably merrillite, but this mineral was unknown at the date of publication. Reference: Bunch, T.E., Keil, K., and Olsen, E. (1970): Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology 25, 297-340. |
ⓘ Wüstite Formula: FeO Locality: Pampa del Infierno meteorite, Corzuela, General Belgrano Department, Chaco Province, Argentina Reference: http://rruff.info/doclib/hom/wustite.pdf |
ⓘ 'Zeolite Group' Localities: Reported from at least 8 localities in this region. Reference: Woolley, A.R. (1987) Alkaline rocks and carbonatites of the world. Part I, p 207. (BMNH, London) |
ⓘ Zircon Formula: Zr(SiO4) Localities: Reference: Victorio Angelelli, M. K. de Brodtkorb, C. E. Gordillo y H. D. Gay (1983). Las Especies Minerales de la República Argentina Servicio Minero Nacional. Publicación Especial. 528 pp. |
ⓘ Zoisite Formula: (CaCa)(AlAlAl)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH) Reference: Geological Survey Professional Paper 327 (U.S. Department of the Interior, 1959) |
Gallery:
List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification
Group 1 - Elements | |||
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ⓘ | Barringerite | 1.BD.10 | (Fe,Ni)2P |
ⓘ | Cohenite | 1.BA.05 | Fe3C |
ⓘ | Copper | 1.AA.05 | Cu |
ⓘ | Graphite | 1.CB.05a | C |
ⓘ | var. Cliftonite | 1.CB.05a | C |
ⓘ | Haxonite | 1.BA.10 | (Fe,Ni)23C6 |
ⓘ | Iron | 1.AE.05 | Fe |
ⓘ | var. Kamacite | 1.AE.05 | (Fe,Ni) |
ⓘ | Schreibersite | 1.BD.05 | (Fe,Ni)3P |
ⓘ | Taenite | 1.AE.10 | (Fe,Ni) |
ⓘ | Tetrataenite | 1.AE.10 | FeNi |
Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts | |||
ⓘ | Alabandite | 2.CD.10 | MnS |
ⓘ | Daubréelite | 2.DA.05 | Fe2+Cr3+2S4 |
ⓘ | Isocubanite | 2.CB.55b | CuFe2S3 |
ⓘ | Mackinawite | 2.CC.25 | (Fe,Ni)9S8 |
ⓘ | Pentlandite | 2.BB.15 | (NixFey)Σ9S8 |
ⓘ | Pyrite | 2.EB.05a | FeS2 |
ⓘ | Pyrrhotite | 2.CC.10 | Fe1-xS |
ⓘ | Sphalerite | 2.CB.05a | ZnS |
ⓘ | Sulvanite | 2.CB.70 | Cu3VS4 |
ⓘ | Tochilinite | 2.FD.35 | Fe2+5-6(Mg,Fe2+)5S6(OH)10 |
ⓘ | Troilite | 2.CC.10 | FeS |
Group 3 - Halides | |||
ⓘ | Fluorite | 3.AB.25 | CaF2 |
ⓘ | Lawrencite | 3.AB.20 | (Fe2+,Ni)Cl2 |
Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides | |||
ⓘ | Akaganeite | 4.DK.05 | (Fe3+,Ni2+)8(OH,O)16Cl1.25 · nH2O |
ⓘ | Chromite | 4.BB.05 | Fe2+Cr3+2O4 |
ⓘ | Gahnite | 4.BB.05 | ZnAl2O4 |
ⓘ | Goethite | 4.00. | α-Fe3+O(OH) |
ⓘ | Hematite | 4.CB.05 | Fe2O3 |
ⓘ | Hibonite | 4.CC.45 | CaAl12O19 |
ⓘ | Ilmenite | 4.CB.05 | Fe2+TiO3 |
ⓘ | Magnetite | 4.BB.05 | Fe2+Fe3+2O4 |
ⓘ | 'Microlite Group' | 4.00. | A2-mTa2X6-wZ-n |
ⓘ | Opal | 4.DA.10 | SiO2 · nH2O |
ⓘ | Pyrolusite | 4.DB.05 | Mn4+O2 |
ⓘ | Quartz | 4.DA.05 | SiO2 |
ⓘ | var. Agate | 4.DA.05 | SiO2 |
ⓘ | var. Amethyst | 4.DA.05 | SiO2 |
ⓘ | var. Chalcedony | 4.DA.05 | SiO2 |
ⓘ | var. Citrine ? | 4.DA.05 | SiO2 |
ⓘ | var. Jasper | 4.DA.05 | SiO2 |
ⓘ | var. Smoky Quartz | 4.DA.05 | SiO2 |
ⓘ | Romanèchite ? | 4.DK.10 | (Ba,H2O)2(Mn4+,Mn3+)5O10 |
ⓘ | Rutile | 4.DB.05 | TiO2 |
ⓘ | Spinel | 4.BB.05 | MgAl2O4 |
ⓘ | Uraninite | 4.DL.05 | UO2 |
ⓘ | Wüstite | 4.AB.25 | FeO |
Group 5 - Nitrates and Carbonates | |||
ⓘ | Aragonite | 5.AB.15 | CaCO3 |
ⓘ | Calcite | 5.AB.05 | CaCO3 |
ⓘ | Dolomite | 5.AB.10 | CaMg(CO3)2 |
Group 7 - Sulphates, Chromates, Molybdates and Tungstates | |||
ⓘ | Baryte ? | 7.AD.35 | BaSO4 |
ⓘ | Gypsum | 7.CD.40 | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
Group 8 - Phosphates, Arsenates and Vanadates | |||
ⓘ | Cacoxenite ? | 8.DC.40 | Fe3+24AlO6(PO4)17(OH)12 · 75H2O |
ⓘ | Chlorapatite | 8.BN.05 | Ca5(PO4)3Cl |
ⓘ | Descloizite (TL) | 8.BH.40 | PbZn(VO4)(OH) |
ⓘ | Monazite-(Ce) | 8.AD.50 | Ce(PO4) |
ⓘ | Triplite | 8.BB.10 | Mn2+2(PO4)F |
ⓘ | Whitlockite ? | 8.AC.45 | Ca9Mg(PO4)6(PO3OH) |
Group 9 - Silicates | |||
ⓘ | Albite | 9.FA.35 | Na(AlSi3O8) |
ⓘ | var. Andesine | 9.FA.35 | (Na,Ca)[Al(Si,Al)Si2O8] |
ⓘ | var. Oligoclase | 9.FA.35 | (Na,Ca)[Al(Si,Al)Si2O8] |
ⓘ | Allanite-(Ce) | 9.BG.05b | (CaCe)(AlAlFe2+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH) |
ⓘ | Analcime | 9.GB.05 | Na(AlSi2O6) · H2O |
ⓘ | Augite | 9.DA.15 | (CaxMgyFez)(Mgy1Fez1)Si2O6 |
ⓘ | Beryl | 9.CJ.05 | Be3Al2(Si6O18) |
ⓘ | Celadonite | 9.EC.15 | K(MgFe3+◻)(Si4O10)(OH)2 |
ⓘ | Clinochlore | 9.EC.55 | Mg5Al(AlSi3O10)(OH)8 |
ⓘ | Cronstedtite | 9.ED.15 | Fe2+2Fe3+((Si,Fe3+)2O5)(OH)4 |
ⓘ | Diopside | 9.DA.15 | CaMgSi2O6 |
ⓘ | var. Chromium-bearing Diopside | 9.DA.15 | Ca(Mg,Cr)Si2O6 |
ⓘ | Enstatite | 9.DA.05 | Mg2Si2O6 |
ⓘ | Epidote | 9.BG.05a | (CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH) |
ⓘ | Forsterite | 9.AC.05 | Mg2SiO4 |
ⓘ | Kaolinite | 9.ED.05 | Al2(Si2O5)(OH)4 |
ⓘ | Microcline | 9.FA.30 | K(AlSi3O8) |
ⓘ | Muscovite | 9.EC.15 | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
ⓘ | var. Sericite | 9.EC.15 | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
ⓘ | Natrolite | 9.GA.05 | Na2Al2Si3O10 · 2H2O |
ⓘ | Nepheline | 9.FA.05 | Na3K(Al4Si4O16) |
ⓘ | Ringwoodite | 9.AC.15 | (Mg,Fe2+)2SiO4 |
ⓘ | Topaz | 9.AF.35 | Al2(SiO4)(F,OH)2 |
ⓘ | Vermiculite | 9.EC.50 | Mg0.7(Mg,Fe,Al)6(Si,Al)8O20(OH)4 · 8H2O |
ⓘ | 'Zeolite Group' | 9.G0. | |
ⓘ | Zircon | 9.AD.30 | Zr(SiO4) |
ⓘ | Zoisite | 9.BG.10 | (CaCa)(AlAlAl)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH) |
Unclassified Minerals, Rocks, etc. | |||
ⓘ | 'Apatite' | - | Ca5(PO4)3(Cl/F/OH) |
ⓘ | 'Biotite' | - | K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 or Simplified: K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(OH)2 |
ⓘ | 'Chlorite Group' | - | |
ⓘ | 'Clinoptilolite' | - | M3-6(Si30Al6)O72 · 20H2O |
ⓘ | 'Clinopyroxene Subgroup' | - | |
ⓘ | 'Columbite-(Fe)-Columbite-(Mn) Series' | - | |
ⓘ | 'Columbite-Tantalite' | - | |
ⓘ | 'Fayalite-Forsterite Series' | - | |
ⓘ | 'Feldspar Group' | - | |
ⓘ | 'Garnet Group' | - | X3Z2(SiO4)3 |
ⓘ | 'Glass' | - | |
ⓘ | 'Heulandite' | - | |
ⓘ | 'Hornblende' | - | |
ⓘ | 'K Feldspar' | - | KAlSi3O8 |
ⓘ | 'Lepidolite' | - | |
ⓘ | 'Manganese Oxides' | - | |
ⓘ | 'Meteoritic Iron' | - | |
ⓘ | 'Mica Group' | - | |
ⓘ | 'Monazite' | - | REE(PO4) |
ⓘ | 'Orthopyroxene Subgroup' | - | |
ⓘ | 'Plagioclase' | - | (Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8 |
ⓘ | 'Plessite' | - | |
ⓘ | 'Pyroxene Group' | - | ADSi2O6 |
ⓘ | 'Serpentine Subgroup' | - | D3[Si2O5](OH)4 |
ⓘ | 'Smectite Group' | - | A0.3D2-3[T4O10]Z2 · nH2O |
ⓘ | 'Tantalite' | - | (Mn,Fe)(Ta,Nb)2O6 |
ⓘ | 'Tourmaline' | - | AD3G6 (T6O18)(BO3)3X3Z |
List of minerals for each chemical element
H | Hydrogen | |
---|---|---|
H | ⓘ Descloizite | PbZn(VO4)(OH) |
H | ⓘ Biotite | K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 or Simplified: K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(OH)2 |
H | ⓘ Allanite-(Ce) | (CaCe)(AlAlFe2+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH) |
H | ⓘ Analcime | Na(AlSi2O6) · H2O |
H | ⓘ Zoisite | (CaCa)(AlAlAl)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH) |
H | ⓘ Apatite | Ca5(PO4)3(Cl/F/OH) |
H | ⓘ Epidote | (CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH) |
H | ⓘ Akaganeite | (Fe3+,Ni2+)8(OH,O)16Cl1.25 · nH2O |
H | ⓘ Smectite Group | A0.3D2-3[T4O10]Z2 · nH2O |
H | ⓘ Clinoptilolite | M3-6(Si30Al6)O72 · 20H2O |
H | ⓘ Goethite | α-Fe3+O(OH) |
H | ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
H | ⓘ Muscovite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
H | ⓘ Kaolinite | Al2(Si2O5)(OH)4 |
H | ⓘ Natrolite | Na2Al2Si3O10 · 2H2O |
H | ⓘ Celadonite | K(MgFe3+◻)(Si4O10)(OH)2 |
H | ⓘ Opal | SiO2 · nH2O |
H | ⓘ Topaz | Al2(SiO4)(F,OH)2 |
H | ⓘ Serpentine Subgroup | D3[Si2O5](OH)4 |
H | ⓘ Clinochlore | Mg5Al(AlSi3O10)(OH)8 |
H | ⓘ Tochilinite | Fe2+5-6(Mg,Fe2+)5S6(OH)10 |
H | ⓘ Gypsum | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
H | ⓘ Vermiculite | Mg0.7(Mg,Fe,Al)6(Si,Al)8O20(OH)4 · 8H2O |
H | ⓘ Cronstedtite | Fe22+Fe3+((Si,Fe3+)2O5)(OH)4 |
H | ⓘ Whitlockite | Ca9Mg(PO4)6(PO3OH) |
H | ⓘ Romanèchite | (Ba,H2O)2(Mn4+,Mn3+)5O10 |
H | ⓘ Cacoxenite | Fe243+AlO6(PO4)17(OH)12 · 75H2O |
Be | Beryllium | |
Be | ⓘ Beryl | Be3Al2(Si6O18) |
B | Boron | |
B | ⓘ Tourmaline | AD3G6 (T6O18)(BO3)3X3Z |
C | Carbon | |
C | ⓘ Graphite var. Cliftonite | C |
C | ⓘ Graphite | C |
C | ⓘ Cohenite | Fe3C |
C | ⓘ Haxonite | (Fe,Ni)23C6 |
C | ⓘ Calcite | CaCO3 |
C | ⓘ Dolomite | CaMg(CO3)2 |
C | ⓘ Aragonite | CaCO3 |
O | Oxygen | |
O | ⓘ Descloizite | PbZn(VO4)(OH) |
O | ⓘ Quartz var. Amethyst | SiO2 |
O | ⓘ Quartz | SiO2 |
O | ⓘ Albite | Na(AlSi3O8) |
O | ⓘ Biotite | K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 or Simplified: K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(OH)2 |
O | ⓘ Allanite-(Ce) | (CaCe)(AlAlFe2+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH) |
O | ⓘ Microcline | K(AlSi3O8) |
O | ⓘ Magnetite | Fe2+Fe23+O4 |
O | ⓘ Uraninite | UO2 |
O | ⓘ Tourmaline | AD3G6 (T6O18)(BO3)3X3Z |
O | ⓘ Gahnite | ZnAl2O4 |
O | ⓘ Garnet Group | X3Z2(SiO4)3 |
O | ⓘ Triplite | Mn22+(PO4)F |
O | ⓘ Analcime | Na(AlSi2O6) · H2O |
O | ⓘ Ringwoodite | (Mg,Fe2+)2SiO4 |
O | ⓘ Wüstite | FeO |
O | ⓘ Pyroxene Group | ADSi2O6 |
O | ⓘ Nepheline | Na3K(Al4Si4O16) |
O | ⓘ Hematite | Fe2O3 |
O | ⓘ K Feldspar | KAlSi3O8 |
O | ⓘ Zoisite | (CaCa)(AlAlAl)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH) |
O | ⓘ Apatite | Ca5(PO4)3(Cl/F/OH) |
O | ⓘ Epidote | (CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH) |
O | ⓘ Plagioclase | (Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8 |
O | ⓘ Diopside var. Chromium-bearing Diopside | Ca(Mg,Cr)Si2O6 |
O | ⓘ Chromite | Fe2+Cr23+O4 |
O | ⓘ Akaganeite | (Fe3+,Ni2+)8(OH,O)16Cl1.25 · nH2O |
O | ⓘ Enstatite | Mg2Si2O6 |
O | ⓘ Albite var. Oligoclase | (Na,Ca)[Al(Si,Al)Si2O8] |
O | ⓘ Chlorapatite | Ca5(PO4)3Cl |
O | ⓘ Augite | (CaxMgyFez)(Mgy1Fez1)Si2O6 |
O | ⓘ Diopside | CaMgSi2O6 |
O | ⓘ Calcite | CaCO3 |
O | ⓘ Smectite Group | A0.3D2-3[T4O10]Z2 · nH2O |
O | ⓘ Clinoptilolite | M3-6(Si30Al6)O72 · 20H2O |
O | ⓘ Goethite | α-Fe3+O(OH) |
O | ⓘ Albite var. Andesine | (Na,Ca)[Al(Si,Al)Si2O8] |
O | ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
O | ⓘ Quartz var. Smoky Quartz | SiO2 |
O | ⓘ Muscovite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
O | ⓘ Kaolinite | Al2(Si2O5)(OH)4 |
O | ⓘ Rutile | TiO2 |
O | ⓘ Natrolite | Na2Al2Si3O10 · 2H2O |
O | ⓘ Forsterite | Mg2SiO4 |
O | ⓘ Celadonite | K(MgFe3+◻)(Si4O10)(OH)2 |
O | ⓘ Quartz var. Chalcedony | SiO2 |
O | ⓘ Opal | SiO2 · nH2O |
O | ⓘ Pyrolusite | Mn4+O2 |
O | ⓘ Beryl | Be3Al2(Si6O18) |
O | ⓘ Topaz | Al2(SiO4)(F,OH)2 |
O | ⓘ Tantalite | (Mn,Fe)(Ta,Nb)2O6 |
O | ⓘ Ilmenite | Fe2+TiO3 |
O | ⓘ Monazite | REE(PO4) |
O | ⓘ Monazite-(Ce) | Ce(PO4) |
O | ⓘ Zircon | Zr(SiO4) |
O | ⓘ Serpentine Subgroup | D3[Si2O5](OH)4 |
O | ⓘ Clinochlore | Mg5Al(AlSi3O10)(OH)8 |
O | ⓘ Dolomite | CaMg(CO3)2 |
O | ⓘ Tochilinite | Fe2+5-6(Mg,Fe2+)5S6(OH)10 |
O | ⓘ Aragonite | CaCO3 |
O | ⓘ Hibonite | CaAl12O19 |
O | ⓘ Spinel | MgAl2O4 |
O | ⓘ Gypsum | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
O | ⓘ Vermiculite | Mg0.7(Mg,Fe,Al)6(Si,Al)8O20(OH)4 · 8H2O |
O | ⓘ Cronstedtite | Fe22+Fe3+((Si,Fe3+)2O5)(OH)4 |
O | ⓘ Whitlockite | Ca9Mg(PO4)6(PO3OH) |
O | ⓘ Baryte | BaSO4 |
O | ⓘ Romanèchite | (Ba,H2O)2(Mn4+,Mn3+)5O10 |
O | ⓘ Cacoxenite | Fe243+AlO6(PO4)17(OH)12 · 75H2O |
O | ⓘ Quartz var. Citrine | SiO2 |
F | Fluorine | |
F | ⓘ Fluorite | CaF2 |
F | ⓘ Biotite | K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 or Simplified: K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(OH)2 |
F | ⓘ Triplite | Mn22+(PO4)F |
F | ⓘ Apatite | Ca5(PO4)3(Cl/F/OH) |
F | ⓘ Topaz | Al2(SiO4)(F,OH)2 |
Na | Sodium | |
Na | ⓘ Albite | Na(AlSi3O8) |
Na | ⓘ Analcime | Na(AlSi2O6) · H2O |
Na | ⓘ Nepheline | Na3K(Al4Si4O16) |
Na | ⓘ Plagioclase | (Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8 |
Na | ⓘ Albite var. Oligoclase | (Na,Ca)[Al(Si,Al)Si2O8] |
Na | ⓘ Albite var. Andesine | (Na,Ca)[Al(Si,Al)Si2O8] |
Na | ⓘ Natrolite | Na2Al2Si3O10 · 2H2O |
Mg | Magnesium | |
Mg | ⓘ Biotite | K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 or Simplified: K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(OH)2 |
Mg | ⓘ Ringwoodite | (Mg,Fe2+)2SiO4 |
Mg | ⓘ Diopside var. Chromium-bearing Diopside | Ca(Mg,Cr)Si2O6 |
Mg | ⓘ Enstatite | Mg2Si2O6 |
Mg | ⓘ Augite | (CaxMgyFez)(Mgy1Fez1)Si2O6 |
Mg | ⓘ Diopside | CaMgSi2O6 |
Mg | ⓘ Forsterite | Mg2SiO4 |
Mg | ⓘ Celadonite | K(MgFe3+◻)(Si4O10)(OH)2 |
Mg | ⓘ Clinochlore | Mg5Al(AlSi3O10)(OH)8 |
Mg | ⓘ Dolomite | CaMg(CO3)2 |
Mg | ⓘ Tochilinite | Fe2+5-6(Mg,Fe2+)5S6(OH)10 |
Mg | ⓘ Spinel | MgAl2O4 |
Mg | ⓘ Vermiculite | Mg0.7(Mg,Fe,Al)6(Si,Al)8O20(OH)4 · 8H2O |
Mg | ⓘ Whitlockite | Ca9Mg(PO4)6(PO3OH) |
Al | Aluminium | |
Al | ⓘ Albite | Na(AlSi3O8) |
Al | ⓘ Biotite | K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 or Simplified: K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(OH)2 |
Al | ⓘ Allanite-(Ce) | (CaCe)(AlAlFe2+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH) |
Al | ⓘ Microcline | K(AlSi3O8) |
Al | ⓘ Gahnite | ZnAl2O4 |
Al | ⓘ Analcime | Na(AlSi2O6) · H2O |
Al | ⓘ Nepheline | Na3K(Al4Si4O16) |
Al | ⓘ K Feldspar | KAlSi3O8 |
Al | ⓘ Zoisite | (CaCa)(AlAlAl)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH) |
Al | ⓘ Epidote | (CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH) |
Al | ⓘ Plagioclase | (Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8 |
Al | ⓘ Albite var. Oligoclase | (Na,Ca)[Al(Si,Al)Si2O8] |
Al | ⓘ Clinoptilolite | M3-6(Si30Al6)O72 · 20H2O |
Al | ⓘ Albite var. Andesine | (Na,Ca)[Al(Si,Al)Si2O8] |
Al | ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
Al | ⓘ Muscovite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
Al | ⓘ Kaolinite | Al2(Si2O5)(OH)4 |
Al | ⓘ Natrolite | Na2Al2Si3O10 · 2H2O |
Al | ⓘ Beryl | Be3Al2(Si6O18) |
Al | ⓘ Topaz | Al2(SiO4)(F,OH)2 |
Al | ⓘ Clinochlore | Mg5Al(AlSi3O10)(OH)8 |
Al | ⓘ Hibonite | CaAl12O19 |
Al | ⓘ Spinel | MgAl2O4 |
Al | ⓘ Vermiculite | Mg0.7(Mg,Fe,Al)6(Si,Al)8O20(OH)4 · 8H2O |
Al | ⓘ Cacoxenite | Fe243+AlO6(PO4)17(OH)12 · 75H2O |
Si | Silicon | |
Si | ⓘ Quartz var. Amethyst | SiO2 |
Si | ⓘ Quartz | SiO2 |
Si | ⓘ Albite | Na(AlSi3O8) |
Si | ⓘ Biotite | K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 or Simplified: K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(OH)2 |
Si | ⓘ Allanite-(Ce) | (CaCe)(AlAlFe2+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH) |
Si | ⓘ Microcline | K(AlSi3O8) |
Si | ⓘ Garnet Group | X3Z2(SiO4)3 |
Si | ⓘ Analcime | Na(AlSi2O6) · H2O |
Si | ⓘ Ringwoodite | (Mg,Fe2+)2SiO4 |
Si | ⓘ Pyroxene Group | ADSi2O6 |
Si | ⓘ Nepheline | Na3K(Al4Si4O16) |
Si | ⓘ K Feldspar | KAlSi3O8 |
Si | ⓘ Zoisite | (CaCa)(AlAlAl)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH) |
Si | ⓘ Epidote | (CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH) |
Si | ⓘ Plagioclase | (Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8 |
Si | ⓘ Diopside var. Chromium-bearing Diopside | Ca(Mg,Cr)Si2O6 |
Si | ⓘ Enstatite | Mg2Si2O6 |
Si | ⓘ Albite var. Oligoclase | (Na,Ca)[Al(Si,Al)Si2O8] |
Si | ⓘ Augite | (CaxMgyFez)(Mgy1Fez1)Si2O6 |
Si | ⓘ Diopside | CaMgSi2O6 |
Si | ⓘ Clinoptilolite | M3-6(Si30Al6)O72 · 20H2O |
Si | ⓘ Albite var. Andesine | (Na,Ca)[Al(Si,Al)Si2O8] |
Si | ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
Si | ⓘ Quartz var. Smoky Quartz | SiO2 |
Si | ⓘ Muscovite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
Si | ⓘ Kaolinite | Al2(Si2O5)(OH)4 |
Si | ⓘ Natrolite | Na2Al2Si3O10 · 2H2O |
Si | ⓘ Forsterite | Mg2SiO4 |
Si | ⓘ Celadonite | K(MgFe3+◻)(Si4O10)(OH)2 |
Si | ⓘ Quartz var. Chalcedony | SiO2 |
Si | ⓘ Opal | SiO2 · nH2O |
Si | ⓘ Beryl | Be3Al2(Si6O18) |
Si | ⓘ Topaz | Al2(SiO4)(F,OH)2 |
Si | ⓘ Zircon | Zr(SiO4) |
Si | ⓘ Serpentine Subgroup | D3[Si2O5](OH)4 |
Si | ⓘ Clinochlore | Mg5Al(AlSi3O10)(OH)8 |
Si | ⓘ Vermiculite | Mg0.7(Mg,Fe,Al)6(Si,Al)8O20(OH)4 · 8H2O |
Si | ⓘ Cronstedtite | Fe22+Fe3+((Si,Fe3+)2O5)(OH)4 |
Si | ⓘ Quartz var. Citrine | SiO2 |
P | Phosphorus | |
P | ⓘ Triplite | Mn22+(PO4)F |
P | ⓘ Apatite | Ca5(PO4)3(Cl/F/OH) |
P | ⓘ Schreibersite | (Fe,Ni)3P |
P | ⓘ Chlorapatite | Ca5(PO4)3Cl |
P | ⓘ Monazite | REE(PO4) |
P | ⓘ Monazite-(Ce) | Ce(PO4) |
P | ⓘ Barringerite | (Fe,Ni)2P |
P | ⓘ Whitlockite | Ca9Mg(PO4)6(PO3OH) |
P | ⓘ Cacoxenite | Fe243+AlO6(PO4)17(OH)12 · 75H2O |
S | Sulfur | |
S | ⓘ Troilite | FeS |
S | ⓘ Pyrite | FeS2 |
S | ⓘ Sphalerite | ZnS |
S | ⓘ Daubréelite | Fe2+Cr23+S4 |
S | ⓘ Alabandite | MnS |
S | ⓘ Isocubanite | CuFe2S3 |
S | ⓘ Mackinawite | (Fe,Ni)9S8 |
S | ⓘ Sulvanite | Cu3VS4 |
S | ⓘ Tochilinite | Fe2+5-6(Mg,Fe2+)5S6(OH)10 |
S | ⓘ Pentlandite | (NixFey)Σ9S8 |
S | ⓘ Pyrrhotite | Fe1-xS |
S | ⓘ Gypsum | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
S | ⓘ Baryte | BaSO4 |
Cl | Chlorine | |
Cl | ⓘ Apatite | Ca5(PO4)3(Cl/F/OH) |
Cl | ⓘ Akaganeite | (Fe3+,Ni2+)8(OH,O)16Cl1.25 · nH2O |
Cl | ⓘ Chlorapatite | Ca5(PO4)3Cl |
Cl | ⓘ Lawrencite | (Fe2+,Ni)Cl2 |
K | Potassium | |
K | ⓘ Biotite | K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 or Simplified: K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(OH)2 |
K | ⓘ Microcline | K(AlSi3O8) |
K | ⓘ Nepheline | Na3K(Al4Si4O16) |
K | ⓘ K Feldspar | KAlSi3O8 |
K | ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
K | ⓘ Muscovite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
K | ⓘ Celadonite | K(MgFe3+◻)(Si4O10)(OH)2 |
Ca | Calcium | |
Ca | ⓘ Fluorite | CaF2 |
Ca | ⓘ Allanite-(Ce) | (CaCe)(AlAlFe2+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH) |
Ca | ⓘ Zoisite | (CaCa)(AlAlAl)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH) |
Ca | ⓘ Apatite | Ca5(PO4)3(Cl/F/OH) |
Ca | ⓘ Epidote | (CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH) |
Ca | ⓘ Plagioclase | (Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8 |
Ca | ⓘ Diopside var. Chromium-bearing Diopside | Ca(Mg,Cr)Si2O6 |
Ca | ⓘ Albite var. Oligoclase | (Na,Ca)[Al(Si,Al)Si2O8] |
Ca | ⓘ Chlorapatite | Ca5(PO4)3Cl |
Ca | ⓘ Augite | (CaxMgyFez)(Mgy1Fez1)Si2O6 |
Ca | ⓘ Diopside | CaMgSi2O6 |
Ca | ⓘ Calcite | CaCO3 |
Ca | ⓘ Albite var. Andesine | (Na,Ca)[Al(Si,Al)Si2O8] |
Ca | ⓘ Dolomite | CaMg(CO3)2 |
Ca | ⓘ Aragonite | CaCO3 |
Ca | ⓘ Hibonite | CaAl12O19 |
Ca | ⓘ Gypsum | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
Ca | ⓘ Whitlockite | Ca9Mg(PO4)6(PO3OH) |
Ti | Titanium | |
Ti | ⓘ Biotite | K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 or Simplified: K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(OH)2 |
Ti | ⓘ Rutile | TiO2 |
Ti | ⓘ Ilmenite | Fe2+TiO3 |
V | Vanadium | |
V | ⓘ Descloizite | PbZn(VO4)(OH) |
V | ⓘ Sulvanite | Cu3VS4 |
Cr | Chromium | |
Cr | ⓘ Diopside var. Chromium-bearing Diopside | Ca(Mg,Cr)Si2O6 |
Cr | ⓘ Chromite | Fe2+Cr23+O4 |
Cr | ⓘ Daubréelite | Fe2+Cr23+S4 |
Mn | Manganese | |
Mn | ⓘ Triplite | Mn22+(PO4)F |
Mn | ⓘ Alabandite | MnS |
Mn | ⓘ Pyrolusite | Mn4+O2 |
Mn | ⓘ Tantalite | (Mn,Fe)(Ta,Nb)2O6 |
Mn | ⓘ Romanèchite | (Ba,H2O)2(Mn4+,Mn3+)5O10 |
Fe | Iron | |
Fe | ⓘ Biotite | K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 or Simplified: K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(OH)2 |
Fe | ⓘ Allanite-(Ce) | (CaCe)(AlAlFe2+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH) |
Fe | ⓘ Magnetite | Fe2+Fe23+O4 |
Fe | ⓘ Troilite | FeS |
Fe | ⓘ Ringwoodite | (Mg,Fe2+)2SiO4 |
Fe | ⓘ Wüstite | FeO |
Fe | ⓘ Pyrite | FeS2 |
Fe | ⓘ Hematite | Fe2O3 |
Fe | ⓘ Epidote | (CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH) |
Fe | ⓘ Schreibersite | (Fe,Ni)3P |
Fe | ⓘ Chromite | Fe2+Cr23+O4 |
Fe | ⓘ Iron var. Kamacite | (Fe,Ni) |
Fe | ⓘ Taenite | (Fe,Ni) |
Fe | ⓘ Akaganeite | (Fe3+,Ni2+)8(OH,O)16Cl1.25 · nH2O |
Fe | ⓘ Cohenite | Fe3C |
Fe | ⓘ Daubréelite | Fe2+Cr23+S4 |
Fe | ⓘ Haxonite | (Fe,Ni)23C6 |
Fe | ⓘ Lawrencite | (Fe2+,Ni)Cl2 |
Fe | ⓘ Augite | (CaxMgyFez)(Mgy1Fez1)Si2O6 |
Fe | ⓘ Iron | Fe |
Fe | ⓘ Goethite | α-Fe3+O(OH) |
Fe | ⓘ Celadonite | K(MgFe3+◻)(Si4O10)(OH)2 |
Fe | ⓘ Tantalite | (Mn,Fe)(Ta,Nb)2O6 |
Fe | ⓘ Tetrataenite | FeNi |
Fe | ⓘ Ilmenite | Fe2+TiO3 |
Fe | ⓘ Isocubanite | CuFe2S3 |
Fe | ⓘ Mackinawite | (Fe,Ni)9S8 |
Fe | ⓘ Tochilinite | Fe2+5-6(Mg,Fe2+)5S6(OH)10 |
Fe | ⓘ Barringerite | (Fe,Ni)2P |
Fe | ⓘ Pentlandite | (NixFey)Σ9S8 |
Fe | ⓘ Pyrrhotite | Fe1-xS |
Fe | ⓘ Vermiculite | Mg0.7(Mg,Fe,Al)6(Si,Al)8O20(OH)4 · 8H2O |
Fe | ⓘ Cronstedtite | Fe22+Fe3+((Si,Fe3+)2O5)(OH)4 |
Fe | ⓘ Cacoxenite | Fe243+AlO6(PO4)17(OH)12 · 75H2O |
Ni | Nickel | |
Ni | ⓘ Schreibersite | (Fe,Ni)3P |
Ni | ⓘ Iron var. Kamacite | (Fe,Ni) |
Ni | ⓘ Taenite | (Fe,Ni) |
Ni | ⓘ Akaganeite | (Fe3+,Ni2+)8(OH,O)16Cl1.25 · nH2O |
Ni | ⓘ Haxonite | (Fe,Ni)23C6 |
Ni | ⓘ Lawrencite | (Fe2+,Ni)Cl2 |
Ni | ⓘ Tetrataenite | FeNi |
Ni | ⓘ Mackinawite | (Fe,Ni)9S8 |
Ni | ⓘ Barringerite | (Fe,Ni)2P |
Ni | ⓘ Pentlandite | (NixFey)Σ9S8 |
Cu | Copper | |
Cu | ⓘ Copper | Cu |
Cu | ⓘ Isocubanite | CuFe2S3 |
Cu | ⓘ Sulvanite | Cu3VS4 |
Zn | Zinc | |
Zn | ⓘ Descloizite | PbZn(VO4)(OH) |
Zn | ⓘ Gahnite | ZnAl2O4 |
Zn | ⓘ Sphalerite | ZnS |
Zr | Zirconium | |
Zr | ⓘ Zircon | Zr(SiO4) |
Nb | Niobium | |
Nb | ⓘ Tantalite | (Mn,Fe)(Ta,Nb)2O6 |
Ba | Barium | |
Ba | ⓘ Baryte | BaSO4 |
Ba | ⓘ Romanèchite | (Ba,H2O)2(Mn4+,Mn3+)5O10 |
Ce | Cerium | |
Ce | ⓘ Allanite-(Ce) | (CaCe)(AlAlFe2+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH) |
Ce | ⓘ Monazite-(Ce) | Ce(PO4) |
Ta | Tantalum | |
Ta | ⓘ Microlite Group | A2-mTa2X6-wZ-n |
Ta | ⓘ Tantalite | (Mn,Fe)(Ta,Nb)2O6 |
Pb | Lead | |
Pb | ⓘ Descloizite | PbZn(VO4)(OH) |
U | Uranium | |
U | ⓘ Uraninite | UO2 |
Fossils
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Occurrences | 912 |
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Youngest Fossil Listed | 0.01 Ma (Pleistocene) |
Oldest Fossil Listed | 513 Ma (Cambrian) |
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- Buenos Aires Province
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Localities in this Region
- Chaco Province
- Doce de Octubre Department
- Gancedo
- General Belgrano Department
- Corzuela
- Doce de Octubre Department
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- Calamuchita Department
- Cañada de Álvarez District
- Las Caleras Commune
- Cañada de Álvarez District
- Colón Department
- Calera Norte District
- La Calera
- Calera Norte District
- El Gato pegmatite
- Negro de Las Mangas pegmatite
- San Javier pegmatite
- San Jose pegmatite
- Sierra de Córdoba
- Tercero Arriba Department
- Salto District
- Almafuerte
- Río Tercero
- Salto District
- Unión Department
- Loboy District
- Calamuchita Department
- Entre Ríos Province
- Nogoyá Department
- Algarrobitos District
- Nogoya
- Algarrobitos District
- Paraná Department
- Nogoyá Department
- Santiago del Estero Province
- Huchu Payana meteorite
- Quebrachos Department
- Sumampa
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