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References:
- Goodman, N.R. (1957) Gypsum in Nova Scotia and its associated minerals. In The Geology of Canadian Industrial Mineral Deposits (M.F. Gouge et al, Eds.). Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Montreal, Québec (110-114).
- Sabina, A. P. (1965) "Rock and Mineral Collecting in Canada, Volume III: New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland". Geol. Surv. of Canada, Misc. Report 8, 106 pp.

- http://nsminerals.atspace.com/index.html [Mineralogy of Nova Scotia]




Mineral list contains entries from the region specified including sub-localities


Mineral List:
  		•  Acanthite
    Ag
     
    2
    		S
    Reference: []
  		•  Actinolite
    ☐Ca
     
    2
    		(Mg,Fe
    2+
     
    		)
     
    5
    		(Si
     
    8
    		O
     
    22
    		)(OH)
     
    2
    Reference: [Singer, D.A., Berger, V.I., and Moring, B.C. (2008): US Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1155.]
  		•  Albite
    Na[AlSi
     
    3
    		O
     
    8
    		]
    Reference: [Econ Geol (1996) 91:368-385]
  		•  'Albite-Anorthite Series'
    Description: Mcauslanite known from only one specimen. First locality in Canada for triplite, second for childrenite-eosphorite. Fluorite is abundant.
    Reference: [J.M. Richardson, et. al., "Mcauslanite, a Supergene Hydrated Iron Aluminum Fluorophosphate from the East Kemptville Tin Mine, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia", Can. Min., vol. 26, pg. 917-921, 1988. and J.A. Mandarino, J.M.G. Richardson, P.J. Dunn, E.T.C. Sp]
  		•  Aluminocopiapite
    Al
     
    2/3
    		Fe
    3+
    4
    		[OH|(SO
     
    4
    		)
     
    3
    		]
     
    2
    		 · 20H
     
    2
    		O
    Reference: [http://rruff.geo.arizona.edu/doclib/hom/aluminocopiapite.pdf.]
  		•  Alunite
    KAl
     
    3
    		[(OH)
     
    3
    		|SO
     
    4
    		]
     
    2
    Reference: [No reference listed]
  		•  Alunogen
    Al
     
    2
    		(SO
     
    4
    		)
     
    3
    		·17H
     
    2
    		O
    Reference: [CanMin 16:17-22, (1978).]
  		•  Amblygonite
    LiAl[(F,OH)|PO
     
    4
    		]
    Reference: [Seaman, 1976. Pegmatite Minerals of the World]
  		•  Analcime
    Na
     
    2
    		[Al
     
    2
    		Si
     
    4
    		O
     
    12
    		] · 2H
     
    2
    		O
    Habit: trapezohedra to 60mm in diameter
    Colour: water clear red or yellow; translucent to opaque white
    Reference: [Tschernich, R. (1992): Zeolites of the World, p.51]
    Site Photo
    Nova Scotia, Canada
    © JEFS
  		•  Anatase
    TiO
     
    2
    Habit: plates and bipyramids
    Colour: black
    Description: Mcauslanite known from only one specimen. First locality in Canada for triplite, second for childrenite-eosphorite. Fluorite is abundant.
    Reference: [J.M. Richardson, et. al., "Mcauslanite, a Supergene Hydrated Iron Aluminum Fluorophosphate from the East Kemptville Tin Mine, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia", Can. Min., vol. 26, pg. 917-921, 1988. and J.A. Mandarino, J.M.G. Richardson, P.J. Dunn, E.T.C. Sp]
  		•  Andalusite
    Al
     
    2
    		[O|SiO
     
    4
    		]
    Reference: [http://is2.dal.ca/~dommelen/NewRoss.html.]
  		•  Anhydrite
    CaSO
     
    4
    Reference: [Joyce, D.K. Gait, R.I. and Sturman, B.D. (1993) Howlite from Iona, Nova Scotia Short paper presented at the Rochester Mineralogical Symposium, Rochester, New York, 1993]
  		•  Anilite
    Cu
     
    7
    		S
     
    4
    Reference: [http://is2.dal.ca/~dommelen/Dunbrack.html.]
  		•  Ankerite
    Ca(Fe
    2+
     
    		 ,Mg,Mn
    2+
     
    		)(CO
     
    3
    		)
     
    2
    Reference: [J. D. Wright, "Iron Deposits of Nova Scotia", Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources, Minerals and Energy Branch, Economic Geology Series ME 1975-1. ]
  		•  Antimony
    Sb
    Reference: [Messervey, J.P., "Antimony in Nova Scotia," Pamphlet No. 1, N.S. Dept. of Public Works and Mines, 1932. ; Econ Geol (1996) 91:1239-1262]
  		•  'Apatite'
    Description: Mcauslanite known from only one specimen. First locality in Canada for triplite, second for childrenite-eosphorite. Fluorite is abundant.
    Reference: [J.M. Richardson, et. al., "Mcauslanite, a Supergene Hydrated Iron Aluminum Fluorophosphate from the East Kemptville Tin Mine, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia", Can. Min., vol. 26, pg. 917-921, 1988. and J.A. Mandarino, J.M.G. Richardson, P.J. Dunn, E.T.C. Sp; Econ Geology (1993)88:203-207; Econ Geol (1996) 91:368-385]
  		•  Apatite-(CaF)
    Ca
     
    5
    		[F|(PO
     
    4
    		)
     
    3
    		]
    Reference: [http://is2.dal.ca/~dommelen/Dunbrack.html.]
    Site Photo
    Moose Point, Guysborough Co., Nova Scotia, Canada
    © SMS 2009
  		•  Apatite-(CaOH)
    Ca
     
    5
    		[OH|(PO
     
    4
    		)
     
    3
    		]
    Reference: [Chatterjee, A.K. & G.. Muecke (1982), Geol. Sur. Canada Paper 81-23: 11-17.]
  		•  Aplowite (TL)
    (Co,Mn,Ni)SO
     
    4
    		·4H
     
    2
    		O
    Type Locality: Walton Barite Mine (Magnet Cove Barium Corp. Mine), Walton, Hants Co., Nova Scotia, Canada
    Reference: [J.L. Jambor and R.W. Boyle, "Moorhousite and Aplowite, New Cobalt Minerals from Walton, Nova Scotia", Canadian Mineralogist, vol. 8, pt. 2, pp. 166-171, 1965.]
  		•  'Apophyllite'
    Reference: [Can Min 38:1215-1232]
    Site Photo
    Cape Blomidon, Bay of Fundy, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada
     
  		•  Aragonite
    CaCO
     
    3
    Reference: [How (1868) Philosophical Magazine and Journal of Science: 35: 32 (as Silicoborocalcite).]
  		•  Arsenopyrite
    FeAsS - (Fe
     
    0.90
    		Co
     
    0.10
    		)AsS
    Description: Mcauslanite known from only one specimen. First locality in Canada for triplite, second for childrenite-eosphorite. Fluorite is abundant.
    Reference: [J.M. Richardson, et. al., "Mcauslanite, a Supergene Hydrated Iron Aluminum Fluorophosphate from the East Kemptville Tin Mine, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia", Can. Min., vol. 26, pg. 917-921, 1988. and J.A. Mandarino, J.M.G. Richardson, P.J. Dunn, E.T.C. Sp; Econ Geol (1996) 91:368-385]
    Site Photo
    Goldenville, Guysborough Co., Nova Scotia, Canada
    © Timothy J. Blackwood
  		•  Augite
    (Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe
    2+
     
    		,Al,Fe
    3+
     
    		,Ti)[(Si,Al)
     
    2
    		O
     
    6
    		]
    Reference: [CanMin 38:217-232 (2000)]
  		•  Augite
    var: Titanian Augite
    (Ca,Na)(Mg,Ti, Fe,Al,)(Si,Al)
     
    2
    		O
     
    6
    Reference: [CanMin 38:217-232 (2000)]
  		•  Aurichalcite
    (Zn,Cu)
     
    5
    		[(OH)
     
    3
    		|CO
     
    3
    		]
     
    2
    Reference: [http://is2.dal.ca/~dommelen/Dunbrack.html.]
  		•  Aurostibite
    AuSb
     
    2
    Reference: [Econ Geol (1996) 91:1239-1262]
  		•  Autunite
    Ca(UO
     
    2
    		)
     
    2
    		(PO
     
    4
    		)
     
    2
    		·11H
     
    2
    		O
    Reference: [http://is2.dal.ca/~dommelen/NewRoss.html.]
  		•  Azurite
    Cu
     
    3
    		[OH|CO
     
    3
    		]
     
    2
    Reference: []
  		•  'Baddeckite'
    Reference: [Clark, 1993 - "Hey's Mineral Index"]
  		•  Barrerite
    (Na,K,Ca
     
    0.5
    		)
     
    2
    		[Al
     
    2
    		Si
     
    7
    		O
     
    18
    		] · 7H
     
    2
    		O
    Reference: [Can Min 38:1215-1232]
  		•  Baryte
    BaSO
     
    4
    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: 412.]
    Site Photo
    Eureka Mine (Old Barite Mine), Five Islands, Bay of Fundy, Cumberland Co., Nova Scotia, Canada
    © 2001 John H. Betts
  		•  Berthierite
    FeSb
     
    2
    		S
     
    4
    Reference: [Econ Geol (1996) 91:1239-1262]
  		•  Bertrandite
    Be
     
    4
    		[(OH)
     
    2
    		|Si
     
    2
    		O
     
    7
    		]
    Habit: plates and butterfly-twins
    Colour: colorless, white
    Description: Mcauslanite known from only one specimen. First locality in Canada for triplite, second for childrenite-eosphorite. Fluorite is abundant.
    Reference: [J.M. Richardson, et. al., "Mcauslanite, a Supergene Hydrated Iron Aluminum Fluorophosphate from the East Kemptville Tin Mine, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia", Can. Min., vol. 26, pg. 917-921, 1988. and J.A. Mandarino, J.M.G. Richardson, P.J. Dunn, E.T.C. Sp]
    Site Photo
    East Kemptville Tin Mine, East Kemptville, Yarmouth Co., Nova Scotia, Canada
    © R. Van Dommelen
  		•  Beryl
    Be
     
    3
    		Al
     
    2
    		Si
     
    6
    		O
     
    18
    Description: Mcauslanite known from only one specimen. First locality in Canada for triplite, second for childrenite-eosphorite. Fluorite is abundant.
    Reference: [J.M. Richardson, et. al., "Mcauslanite, a Supergene Hydrated Iron Aluminum Fluorophosphate from the East Kemptville Tin Mine, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia", Can. Min., vol. 26, pg. 917-921, 1988. and J.A. Mandarino, J.M.G. Richardson, P.J. Dunn, E.T.C. Sp]
  		•  Biotite
    Description: Mcauslanite known from only one specimen. First locality in Canada for triplite, second for childrenite-eosphorite. Fluorite is abundant.
    Reference: [J.M. Richardson, et. al., "Mcauslanite, a Supergene Hydrated Iron Aluminum Fluorophosphate from the East Kemptville Tin Mine, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia", Can. Min., vol. 26, pg. 917-921, 1988. and J.A. Mandarino, J.M.G. Richardson, P.J. Dunn, E.T.C. Sp]
  		•  Bismuth
    Bi
    Reference: [http://is2.dal.ca/~dommelen/NewRoss.html.]
  		•  Bismuthinite
    Bi
     
    2
    		S
     
    3
    Reference: [J.M. Richardson, et. al., "Mcauslanite, a Supergene Hydrated Iron Aluminum Fluorophosphate from the East Kemptville Tin Mine, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia", Can. Min., vol. 26, pg. 917-921, 1988.]
  		•  Bornite
    Cu
     
    5
    		FeS
     
    4
    Reference: []
  		•  Boulangerite
    Pb
     
    5
    		Sb
     
    4
    		S
     
    11
    Reference: [Econ Geol (1996) 91:1239-1262]
  		•  Brochantite
    Cu
     
    4
    		[(OH)
     
    6
    		|SO
     
    4
    		]
    Reference: [http://is2.dal.ca/~dommelen/Dunbrack.html.]
    Site Photo
    Dunbrack Mine, Musquodoboit Harbour, Halifax Co., Nova Scotia, Canada
    © R.D.Green
  		•  Brookite
    TiO
     
    2
    Description: Mcauslanite known from only one specimen. First locality in Canada for triplite, second for childrenite-eosphorite. Fluorite is abundant.
    Reference: [J.M. Richardson, et. al., "Mcauslanite, a Supergene Hydrated Iron Aluminum Fluorophosphate from the East Kemptville Tin Mine, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia", Can. Min., vol. 26, pg. 917-921, 1988. and J.A. Mandarino, J.M.G. Richardson, P.J. Dunn, E.T.C. Sp]
    Site Photo
    East Kemptville Tin Mine, East Kemptville, Yarmouth Co., Nova Scotia, Canada
    © R. Van Dommelen
  		•  Calcite
    CaCO
     
    3
    Reference: [Sabina, A.P., "Rocks and Minerals for the Collector : Bay of Fundy Area", Geological Survey of Canada, Paper 64-10, 1964.]
    Site Photo
    Walton, Hants Co., Nova Scotia, Canada
    © Bill Morgenstern - Earth Moods
  		•  Calcite
    var: Glendonite
    Reference: []
  		•  Cassiterite
    SnO
     
    2
    Description: Mcauslanite known from only one specimen. First locality in Canada for triplite, second for childrenite-eosphorite. Fluorite is abundant.
    Reference: [J.M. Richardson, et. al., "Mcauslanite, a Supergene Hydrated Iron Aluminum Fluorophosphate from the East Kemptville Tin Mine, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia", Can. Min., vol. 26, pg. 917-921, 1988. and J.A. Mandarino, J.M.G. Richardson, P.J. Dunn, E.T.C. Sp; Econ Geology (1993)88:203-207; Econ Geol (1996) 91:368-385]
  		•  Celadonite
    K(Mg,Fe
    2+
     
    		)(Fe
    3+
     
    		,Al)[(OH)
     
    2
    		|Si
     
    4
    		O
     
    10
    		]
    Reference: [Can Min 38:1215-1232]
  		•  Celestine
    SrSO
     
    4
    Reference: [CanRockhound v.6, n.1 (2001)]
  		•  Cerussite
    PbCO
     
    3
    Reference: [http://is2.dal.ca/~dommelen/Dunbrack.html.]
    Site Photo
    Dunbrack Mine, Musquodoboit Harbour, Halifax Co., Nova Scotia, Canada
    © R.D.Green
  		•  'Chabazite'
    Habit: phacolite twins to 5mm in diameter
    Colour: colorless
    Reference: [Tschernich, R. (1992): Zeolites of the World, p.100]
    Site Photo
    Bay of Fundy, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada
    © 2001 John H. Betts
  		•  Chabazite-Ca
    (Ca,K
     
    2
    		,Na
     
    2
    		)
     
    2
    		[Al
     
    2
    		Si
     
    4
    		O
     
    12
    		]
     
    2
    		 · 12H
     
    2
    		O
    Colour: salmon red
    Reference: [Tschernich, R. (1992): Zeolites of the World, p.51]
    Site Photo
    Wasson Bluff, Parrsboro, Bay of Fundy, Cumberland Co., Nova Scotia, Canada
    © Rob Lavinsky
  		•  'Chalcedony'
    Reference: [Leiper (ed.), 1966. The Agates of North America]
  		•  'Chalcedony
    var: Agate'
    SiO
     
    2
    Reference: [Leiper (ed.), 1966. The Agates of North America]
  		•  'Chalcedony
    var: Bloodstone'
    Reference: [Leiper (ed.), 1966. The Agates of North America]
  		•  'Chalcedony
    var: Eye Agate'
    Reference: [Leiper (ed.), 1966. The Agates of North America]
  		•  'Chalcedony
    var: Fortification Agate'
    Reference: [Leiper (ed.), 1966. The Agates of North America]
  		•  'Chalcedony
    var: Moss Agate'
    Reference: [Leiper (ed.), 1966. The Agates of North America]
    Site Photo
    Nova Scotia, Canada
    © 2005 - MMI
  		•  'Chalcedony
    var: Plume Agate'
    Reference: [Leiper (ed.), 1966. The Agates of North America]
  		•  Chalcocite
    Cu
     
    2
    		S
    Reference: []
  		•  Chalcopyrite
    CuFeS
     
    2
    Reference: [Econ Geol (1986) 81:2016-2021]
  		•  Chalcostibite
    CuSbS
     
    2
    Reference: [Econ Geol (1996) 91:1239-1262]
  		•  Childrenite
    (Fe
    2+
     
    		,Mn
    2+
     
    		)Al[(OH)
     
    2
    		|PO
     
    4
    		] · H
     
    2
    		O
    Description: Mcauslanite known from only one specimen. First locality in Canada for triplite, second for childrenite-eosphorite. Fluorite is abundant.
    Reference: [J.M. Richardson, et. al., "Mcauslanite, a Supergene Hydrated Iron Aluminum Fluorophosphate from the East Kemptville Tin Mine, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia", Can. Min., vol. 26, pg. 917-921, 1988. and J.A. Mandarino, J.M.G. Richardson, P.J. Dunn, E.T.C. Sp]
  		•  'Chlorite Group'
    Reference: []
  		•  Chrysocolla
    (Cu,Al)
     
    2
    		H
     
    2
    		Si
     
    2
    		O
     
    5
    		(OH)
     
    4
    		·nH
     
    2
    		O
    Reference: [Russ Rizzo specimen]
  		•  'Clinoptilolite'
    Reference: [Can Min 38:1215-1232]
  		•  Clinoptilolite-Ca
    (Ca,Na,K)
     
    2-3
    		Al
     
    3
    		(Al,Si)
     
    2
    		Si
     
    13
    		O
     
    36
    		·12H
     
    2
    		O
    Reference: [Canadian Mineralogist Vol 38 pp. 1215-1232 (2000)]
  		•  'Clinopyroxene Subgroup'
    Reference: [CanMin 38:217-232 (2000)]
  		•  'Coal'
    Reference: []
  		•  'Coal
    var: Jet'
    Reference: [Kunz,1892: Gems & Precious Stones of N. America, p.273.]
  		•  Columbite
    (Fe,Mn)(Nb,Ta)
     
    2
    		O
     
    6
    Reference: [http://is2.dal.ca/~dommelen/NewRoss.html.]
  		•  Copper
    Cu
    Reference: []
    Site Photo
    Cape D'Or, Bay of Fundy, Cumberland Co., Nova Scotia, Canada
    © R. Van Dommelen
  		•  Cordierite
    (Mg,Fe)
     
    2
    		Al
     
    4
    		Si
     
    5
    		O
     
    18
    Reference: [Econ Geology (1993)88:139-170]
  		•  Covellite
    CuS
    Description: Mcauslanite known from only one specimen. First locality in Canada for triplite, second for childrenite-eosphorite. Fluorite is abundant.
    Reference: [J.M. Richardson, et. al., "Mcauslanite, a Supergene Hydrated Iron Aluminum Fluorophosphate from the East Kemptville Tin Mine, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia", Can. Min., vol. 26, pg. 917-921, 1988. and J.A. Mandarino, J.M.G. Richardson, P.J. Dunn, E.T.C. Sp]
  		•  Cuprite
    Cu
     
    2
    		O
    Colour: Red
    Description: Micr crystal coatings on copper.
    Reference: [Mineralogy of Nova Scotia, nsminerals.atspace.com [2005]
  		•  'Cyanolite'
    near CaSi
     
    4
    		O
     
    9
    		·H
     
    2
    		O
    Reference: [Dana 6:569]
  		•  Danburite
    CaB
     
    2
    		Si
     
    2
    		O
     
    8
    Reference: [Rocks & Minerals, Nov-Dec, 2003]
  		•  Dickite
    Al
     
    2
    		Si
     
    2
    		O
     
    5
    		(OH)
     
    4
    Description: Mcauslanite known from only one specimen. First locality in Canada for triplite, second for childrenite-eosphorite. Fluorite is abundant.
    Reference: [J.M. Richardson, et. al., "Mcauslanite, a Supergene Hydrated Iron Aluminum Fluorophosphate from the East Kemptville Tin Mine, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia", Can. Min., vol. 26, pg. 917-921, 1988. and J.A. Mandarino, J.M.G. Richardson, P.J. Dunn, E.T.C. Sp; Econ Geol (1996) 91:368-385]
  		•  Digenite
    Cu
     
    9
    		S
     
    5
    Reference: [http://is2.dal.ca/~dommelen/Dunbrack.html.]
  		•  Djurleite
    Cu
     
    31
    		S
     
    16
    Reference: [http://is2.dal.ca/~dommelen/Dunbrack.html.]
  		•  Dolomite
    CaMg(CO
     
    3
    		)
     
    2
    Reference: []
  		•  Dolomite
    var: Ferroan Dolomite
    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: 215.]
  		•  Dumortierite
    (Al,Fe
    3+
     
    		)
     
    7
    		[O
     
    3
    		|BO
     
    3
    		|(SiO
     
    4
    		)
     
    3
    		]
    Reference: [http://is2.dal.ca/~dommelen/NewRoss.html.]
  		•  Durangite
    NaAl[F|AsO
     
    4
    		]
    Reference: [Seaman, 1976. Pegmatite Minerals of the World]
  		•  Epidote
    {Ca
     
    2
    		}{Al
     
    2
    		Fe
    3+
     
    		}[O|OH|SiO
     
    4
    		|Si
     
    2
    		O
     
    7
    		]
    Reference: [Econ Geol (1996) 91:368-385]
  		•  Epistilbite
    CaAl
     
    2
    		Si
     
    6
    		O
     
    16
    		·5H
     
    2
    		O
    Reference: [Tschernich, R. (1992): Zeolites of the World, p.143]
  		•  Epsomite
    MgSO
     
    4
    		·7H
     
    2
    		O
    Reference: []
  		•  Erythrite
    Co
     
    3
    		(AsO
     
    4
    		)
     
    2
    		·8H
     
    2
    		O
    Reference: []
  		•  Ferberite
    FeWO
     
    4
    Reference: [C. Lemanski, Jr. (re-entry of lost Mindat data).]
  		•  Fluorite
    CaF
     
    2
    Reference: [CanRockhound v.6, n.1 (2001)]
    Site Photo
    South Shore Sand and Gravel quarry, Chester, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada
    © SMS 2009
  		•  Forsterite
    Mg
     
    2
    		[SiO
     
    4
    		]
    Reference: [CanMin 38:217-232 (2000)]
  		•  Gahnite
    ZnAl
     
    2
    		O
     
    4
    Reference: [http://is2.dal.ca/~dommelen/NewRoss.html.]
  		•  Galena
    PbS
    Reference: [Econ Geol (1986) 81:2016-2021]
    Site Photo
    Dunbrack Mine, Musquodoboit Harbour, Halifax Co., Nova Scotia, Canada
    © R.D.Green
  		•  Galena
    var: Argentiferous Galena
    Reference: [http://is2.dal.ca/~dommelen/Dunbrack.html.]
  		•  Gersdorffite
    NiAsS
    Reference: []
  		•  'Gmelinite'
    Habit: rhombohedral habit, up to 2cm, with large triangular faces; many crystals have the interior dissolved
    Colour: dark salmon red
    Reference: [Tschernich, R. (1992): Zeolites of the World, p.204]
    Site Photo
    Wasson Bluff, Parrsboro, Bay of Fundy, Cumberland Co., Nova Scotia, Canada
    © 2000 John H. Betts
  		•  Gmelinite-Ca
    (Ca,Na
     
    2
    		)[Al
     
    2
    		Si
     
    4
    		O
     
    12
    		] · 6H
     
    2
    		O
    Habit: hexagonal dipyramids (ledererite) up to 10cm in diameter
    Colour: colorless, white, pale orange
    Reference: [Tschernich, R. (1992): Zeolites of the World, p.205]
  		•  Gmelinite-Na
    (Na
     
    2
    		,Ca)[Al
     
    2
    		Si
     
    4
    		O
     
    12
    		] · 6H
     
    2
    		O
    Habit: rhombohedral habit, up to 2cm, with large triangular faces; many crystals have the interior dissolved
    Colour: dark salmon red
    Reference: [Tschernich, R. (1992): Zeolites of the World, p.201,204]
    Site Photo
    Wasson Bluff, Parrsboro, Bay of Fundy, Cumberland Co., Nova Scotia, Canada
    © Rob Lavinsky
  		•  Goethite
    α-Fe
    3+
     
    		O(OH)
    Reference: [J. D. Wright, "Iron Deposits of Nova Scotia", Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources, Minerals and Energy Branch, Economic Geology Series ME 1975-1. ]
    Site Photo
    Dunbrack Mine, Musquodoboit Harbour, Halifax Co., Nova Scotia, Canada
     
  		•  Gold
    Au
    Reference: [Econ Geol (1996) 91:1239-1262]
    Site Photo
    Nova Scotia, Canada
    © Rob Lavinsky
  		•  Gold
    var: Electrum
    (Au, Ag)
    Reference: [Econ Geology (1993)88:139-170]
  		•  Graphite
    C
    Reference: [Econ Geology (1993)88:139-170]
  		•  Greenockite
    CdS
    Reference: [Econ Geology (1993)88:139-170]
  		•  Groutite
    Mn
    3+
     
    		O(OH)
    Reference: []
  		•  Gypsum
    Ca[SO
     
    4
    		] · 2H
     
    2
    		O
    Reference: [Goodman, N.R. (1957) Gypsum in Nova Scotia and its associated minerals. In The Geology of Canadian Industrial Mineral Deposits (M.F. Gouge et al, Eds.). Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Montreal, Québec (110-114).]
    Site Photo
    Windsor, Hants Co., Nova Scotia, Canada
    © 2002 John H. Betts
  		•  Gypsum
    var: Satin Spar Gypsum
    Reference: [CanRockhound v.6, n.1 (2001)]
  		•  Gyrolite
    Ca
     
    4
    		(Si
     
    6
    		O
     
    15
    		)(OH)
     
    2
    		·3H
     
    2
    		O
    Reference: [Tschernich, R. (1992): Zeolites of the World, p.143]
  		•  Halotrichite
    FeAl
     
    2
    		(SO
     
    4
    		)
     
    4
    		·22H
     
    2
    		O
    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: 526.]
  		•  Hausmannite
    MnMn
     
    2
    		O
     
    4
    Reference: [USGS: Geological Survey Circular 553]
  		•  Hematite
    Fe
     
    2
    		O
     
    3
    Habit: Tabular
    Description: Micro crystals found associated with magnetite.
    Reference: []
    Site Photo
    Black Rock, Hants Co., Nova Scotia, Canada
    © R. Van Dommelen
  		•  Hematite
    var: Martite
    Reference: [Rocks & Minerals 83:3 pp 240-246]
  		•  'Heulandite'
    Reference: [Can Min 38:1215-1232]
    Site Photo
    Amethyst Cove (Captain Kidd's Cove), Bay of Fundy, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada
    © 2001 John H. Betts
  		•  Heulandite-Ca
    (Ca,Na)
     
    2-3
    		Al
     
    3
    		(Al,Si)
     
    2
    		Si
     
    13
    		O
     
    36
    		·12H
     
    2
    		O
    Reference: [Canadian Mineralogist Vol 38 pp. 1215-1232 (2000)]
  		•  'Hornblende'
    Reference: [CanMin 38:217-232 (2000)]
  		•  Howlite (TL)
    Ca
     
    2
    		B
     
    5
    		SiO
     
    9
    		(OH)
     
    5
    Type Locality: Brookville, Windsor, Hants Co., Nova Scotia, Canada
    Reference: [How (1868) Philosophical Magazine and Journal of Science: 35: 32 (as Silicoborocalcite).]
    Site Photo
    Bras D'Or Lake, Iona, Cape Breton Island, Victoria Co., Nova Scotia, Canada
    © R. Van Dommelen
  		•  Illite
    K
     
    0.65
    		A
     
    2.0
    		 [][Al
     
    0.65
    		Si,
     
    3.35
    		O
     
    10
    		](OH)
     
    2
    Description: Mcauslanite known from only one specimen. First locality in Canada for triplite, second for childrenite-eosphorite. Fluorite is abundant.
    Reference: [J.M. Richardson, et. al., "Mcauslanite, a Supergene Hydrated Iron Aluminum Fluorophosphate from the East Kemptville Tin Mine, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia", Can. Min., vol. 26, pg. 917-921, 1988. and J.A. Mandarino, J.M.G. Richardson, P.J. Dunn, E.T.C. Sp]
  		•  Ilmenite
    Fe
    2+
     
    		TiO
     
    3
    Reference: [http://is2.dal.ca/~dommelen/Dunbrack.html.]
  		•  'Ilmenite-Pyrophanite Series'
    Description: MnO up to 23%.
    Reference: [PELRINE, Karla M et al. , The Geological Society of America, Northeastern Section - 38th Annual Meeting (March 27-29, 2003), Halifax, Nova Scotia, Session No. 22--Booth# 24, Processes in Felsic Magma Chambers—From Crystallization and Evolution to Emplacement (Posters) ]
  		•  Inyoite
    Ca(H
     
    4
    		B
     
    3
    		O
     
    7
    		)(OH) · 4H
     
    2
    		O
    Reference: []
  		•  Kaersutite
    [Na][Ca
     
    2
    		][Mg
     
    4
    		Ti][O|OH|Al
     
    2
    		Si
     
    6
    		O
     
    22
    		]
    Reference: [CanMin 38:217-232 (2000)]
  		•  Kaolinite
    Al
     
    2
    		Si
     
    2
    		O
     
    5
    		(OH)
     
    4
    Reference: [Econ Geol (1996) 91:368-385]
  		•  Kermesite
    Sb
     
    2
    		S
     
    2
    		O
    Reference: [Dana 7:I:280.; Econ Geol (1996) 91:1239-1262]
  		•  'K Feldspar'
    Reference: [Econ Geology (1993)88:139-170]
  		•  Langite
    Cu
     
    4
    		[(OH)
     
    6
    		|SO
     
    4
    		] · 2H
     
    2
    		O
    Reference: [http://is2.dal.ca/~dommelen/Dunbrack.html.]
    Site Photo
    Dunbrack Mine, Musquodoboit Harbour, Halifax Co., Nova Scotia, Canada
     
  		•  Laumontite
    CaAl
     
    2
    		Si
     
    4
    		O
     
    12
    		·4H
     
    2
    		O
    Reference: [Walker, T.L., and Parsons, A.L., "The Zeolites of Nova Scotia", Contributions to Canadian Mineralogy, University of Toronto Press, pp. 13-73, 1922. ]
    Site Photo
    Harbourville, Bay of Fundy, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada
    © Steve Hardinger
  		•  Lepidolite
    Reference: [ http://is2.dal.ca/~dommelen/NewRoss.html.]
  		•  Leucoxene
    Reference: [Econ Geol (1996) 91:1239-1262]
  		•  Limonite
    FeO(OH)·nH
     
    2
    		O
    Reference: [No reference listed]
  		•  Linarite
    PbCu[(OH)
     
    2
    		|SO
     
    4
    		]
    Reference: [http://is2.dal.ca/~dommelen/Dunbrack.html. ; Rocks & Minerals 81:208-213]
    Site Photo
    Dunbrack Mine, Musquodoboit Harbour, Halifax Co., Nova Scotia, Canada
     
  		•  Magnetite
    Fe
    2+
     
    		Fe
    3+
    2
    		O
     
    4
    Reference: []
  		•  Malachite
    Cu
     
    2
    		[(OH)
     
    2
    		|CO
     
    3
    		]
    Habit: Dusty coatings
    Colour: Green
    Description: When cuprite coated copper is exposed, the cuprite alters to malachite.
    Reference: [Mineralogy of Nova Scotia, nsminerals.atspace.com [2005]
    Site Photo
    Dunbrack Mine, Musquodoboit Harbour, Halifax Co., Nova Scotia, Canada
    © R.D.Green
  		•  Manganite
    Mn
    3+
     
    		O(OH)
    Reference: [No reference listed]
  		•  Marcasite
    FeS
     
    2
    Reference: [CanRockhound v.6, n.1 (2001)]
  		•  Mawsonite
    Cu
     
    6
    		Fe
     
    2
    		SnS
     
    8
    Reference: [http://is2.dal.ca/~dommelen/NewRoss.html.]
  		•  Mcauslanite (TL)
    HFe
    2+
    3
    		Al
     
    2
    		[F|(PO
     
    4
    		)
     
    4
    		] · 18H
     
    2
    		O
    Type Locality: East Kemptville Tin Mine, East Kemptville, Yarmouth Co., Nova Scotia, Canada
    Description: Mcauslanite known from only one specimen. First locality in Canada for triplite, second for childrenite-eosphorite. Fluorite is abundant.
    Reference: [J.M. Richardson, et. al., "Mcauslanite, a Supergene Hydrated Iron Aluminum Fluorophosphate from the East Kemptville Tin Mine, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia", Can. Min., vol. 26, pg. 917-921, 1988. and J.A. Mandarino, J.M.G. Richardson, P.J. Dunn, E.T.C. Sp]
  		•  Melanterite
    FeSO
     
    4
    		·7H
     
    2
    		O
    Reference: []
  		•  Meneghinite
    Pb
     
    13
    		CuSb
     
    7
    		S
     
    24
    Reference: [http://is2.dal.ca/~dommelen/Dunbrack.html.]
  		•  Mesolite
    Na
     
    2
    		Ca
     
    2
    		[Al
     
    2
    		Si
     
    3
    		O
     
    10
    		]
     
    3
    		 · 8H
     
    2
    		O
    Reference: [Zeolites of the World, Rudy W. Tschernich 1992]
  		•  Metatorbernite
    Cu(UO
     
    2
    		)
     
    2
    		[PO
     
    4
    		]
     
    2
    		 · 8H
     
    2
    		O
    Reference: [ http://is2.dal.ca/~dommelen/NewRoss.html.]
  		•  Microcline
    K[AlSi
     
    3
    		O
     
    8
    		]
    Reference: [C. Lemanski, Jr. (re-entry of lost Mindat data).]
  		•  Molybdenite
    MoS
     
    2
    Description: Mcauslanite known from only one specimen. First locality in Canada for triplite, second for childrenite-eosphorite. Fluorite is abundant.
    Reference: [J.M. Richardson, et. al., "Mcauslanite, a Supergene Hydrated Iron Aluminum Fluorophosphate from the East Kemptville Tin Mine, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia", Can. Min., vol. 26, pg. 917-921, 1988. and J.A. Mandarino, J.M.G. Richardson, P.J. Dunn, E.T.C. Sp]
  		•  'Monazite'
    Description: Mcauslanite known from only one specimen. First locality in Canada for triplite, second for childrenite-eosphorite. Fluorite is abundant.
    Reference: [J.M. Richardson, et. al., "Mcauslanite, a Supergene Hydrated Iron Aluminum Fluorophosphate from the East Kemptville Tin Mine, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia", Can. Min., vol. 26, pg. 917-921, 1988. and J.A. Mandarino, J.M.G. Richardson, P.J. Dunn, E.T.C. Sp]
  		•  Montebrasite
    LiAl[(OH,F)|PO
     
    4
    		]
    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: 826.]
  		•  Moorhouseite (TL)
    (Co,Ni,Mn)SO
     
    4
    		·6H
     
    2
    		O
    Type Locality: Walton Barite Mine (Magnet Cove Barium Corp. Mine), Walton, Hants Co., Nova Scotia, Canada
    Reference: [J.L. Jambor and R.W. Boyle, "Moorhousite and Aplowite, New Cobalt Minerals from Walton, Nova Scotia", Canadian Mineralogist, vol. 8, pt. 2, pp. 166-171, 1965.]
  		•  Mordenite (TL)
    (Na
     
    2
    		,Ca,K
     
    2
    		)Al
     
    2
    		Si
     
    10
    		O
     
    24
    		·7H
     
    2
    		O
    Type Locality: Morden, Bay of Fundy, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada
    Habit: fibrous masses and massive nodules
    Colour: white, yellow, red
    Reference: [Can Min 38:1215-1232; Tschernich, R. (1992): Zeolites of the World, p.341]
  		•  Muscovite
    KAl
     
    2
    		[(OH)
     
    2
    		|AlSi
     
    3
    		O
     
    10
    		]
    Description: Mcauslanite known from only one specimen. First locality in Canada for triplite, second for childrenite-eosphorite. Fluorite is abundant.
    Reference: [J.M. Richardson, et. al., "Mcauslanite, a Supergene Hydrated Iron Aluminum Fluorophosphate from the East Kemptville Tin Mine, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia", Can. Min., vol. 26, pg. 917-921, 1988. and J.A. Mandarino, J.M.G. Richardson, P.J. Dunn, E.T.C. Sp; Econ Geology (1993)88:203-207]
  		•  Natrojarosite
    NaFe
     
    3
    		[(OH)
     
    3
    		|SO
     
    4
    		]
     
    2
    Reference: [CanMin 16:17-22, (1978).]
  		•  Natrolite
    Na
     
    2
    		[Al
     
    2
    		Si
     
    3
    		O
     
    10
    		] · 2H
     
    2
    		O
    Reference: [Tschernich, R. (1992): Zeolites of the World, p.361]
    Site Photo
    Nova Scotia, Canada
    © Danny Jones
  		•  Nepheline
    (Na,K)[AlSiO
     
    4
    		]
    Reference: [CanMin 38:217-232 (2000)]
  		•  'Olivine'
    (Mg,Fe
    2+
     
    		)
     
    2
    		[SiO
     
    4
    		]
    Reference: [CanMin 38:217-232 (2000)]
  		•  Opal
    SiO
     
    2
    		·nH
     
    2
    		O
    Reference: [J.N. Wingard.]
    Site Photo
    McKay's Head, Bay of Fundy, Cumberland Co., Nova Scotia, Canada
    © J. Wingard
  		•  Orthoclase
    K[AlSi
     
    3
    		O
     
    8
    		]
    Description: Mcauslanite known from only one specimen. First locality in Canada for triplite, second for childrenite-eosphorite. Fluorite is abundant.
    Reference: [J.M. Richardson, et. al., "Mcauslanite, a Supergene Hydrated Iron Aluminum Fluorophosphate from the East Kemptville Tin Mine, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia", Can. Min., vol. 26, pg. 917-921, 1988. and J.A. Mandarino, J.M.G. Richardson, P.J. Dunn, E.T.C. Sp]
  		•  'Parisite' ?
    Description: Mcauslanite known from only one specimen. First locality in Canada for triplite, second for childrenite-eosphorite. Fluorite is abundant.
    Reference: [J.M. Richardson, et. al., "Mcauslanite, a Supergene Hydrated Iron Aluminum Fluorophosphate from the East Kemptville Tin Mine, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia", Can. Min., vol. 26, pg. 917-921, 1988. and J.A. Mandarino, J.M.G. Richardson, P.J. Dunn, E.T.C. Sp]
    Site Photo
    East Kemptville Tin Mine, East Kemptville, Yarmouth Co., Nova Scotia, Canada
    © SMS 2009
  		•  Pentlandite
    (Fe,Ni)
     
    9
    		S
     
    8
    Reference: [CanMin 38:217-232 (2000)]
  		•  'Perthite'
    Reference: [C. Lemanski, Jr. (re-entry of lost Mindat data).]
  		•  Phengite
    Reference: [http://is2.dal.ca/~dommelen/NewRoss.html.]
  		•  Phlogopite
    KMg
     
    3
    		[(OH,F)
     
    2
    		|AlSi
     
    3
    		O
     
    10
    		]
    Reference: [CanMin 38:217-232 (2000)]
  		•  Phosphophyllite
    Zn
     
    2
    		Fe(PO
     
    4
    		)
     
    2
    		·4H
     
    2
    		O
    Description: Mcauslanite known from only one specimen. First locality in Canada for triplite, second for childrenite-eosphorite. Fluorite is abundant.
    Reference: [J.M. Richardson, et. al., "Mcauslanite, a Supergene Hydrated Iron Aluminum Fluorophosphate from the East Kemptville Tin Mine, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia", Can. Min., vol. 26, pg. 917-921, 1988. and J.A. Mandarino, J.M.G. Richardson, P.J. Dunn, E.T.C. Sp]
  		•  Probertite
    NaCaB
     
    5
    		O
     
    7
    		(OH)
     
    4
    		·3H
     
    2
    		O
    Reference: [CanRockhound v.6, n.1 (2001)]
  		•  Proustite
    Ag
     
    3
    		AsS
     
    3
    Reference: []
  		•  Pseudomalachite
    Cu
     
    5
    		[(OH)
     
    2
    		|PO
     
    4
    		]
     
    2
    Reference: [http://is2.dal.ca/~dommelen/Dunbrack.html.]
    Site Photo
    Dunbrack Mine, Musquodoboit Harbour, Halifax Co., Nova Scotia, Canada
    © R.D.Green
  		•  'Psilomelane'
    Reference: []
  		•  Pyrite
    FeS
     
    2
    Reference: [CanRockhound v.6, n.1 (2001)]
  		•  Pyrite
    var: Cobaltoan Pyrite
    (Fe,Co)S
     
    2
    Reference: []
  		•  Pyrite
    var: Nickelian Pyrite
    Reference: []
  		•  Pyrolusite
    MnO
     
    2
    Reference: []
  		•  Pyromorphite
    Pb
     
    5
    		[Cl|(PO
     
    4
    		)
     
    3
    		]
    Reference: [http://is2.dal.ca/~dommelen/Dunbrack.html.]
    Site Photo
    Dunbrack Mine, Musquodoboit Harbour, Halifax Co., Nova Scotia, Canada
    © R.D.Green
  		•  Pyrophyllite
    Al
     
    2
    		Si
     
    4
    		O
     
    10
    		(OH)
     
    2
    Reference: [Singer, D.A., Berger, V.I., and Moring, B.C. (2008): US Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1155.]
  		•  Pyrrhotite
    Fe
     
    7
    		S
     
    8
    		, (-4M), also given as Fe
     
    1-x
    		S (x = 0 - 0.2)
    Description: Mcauslanite known from only one specimen. First locality in Canada for triplite, second for childrenite-eosphorite. Fluorite is abundant.
    Reference: [J.M. Richardson, et. al., "Mcauslanite, a Supergene Hydrated Iron Aluminum Fluorophosphate from the East Kemptville Tin Mine, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia", Can. Min., vol. 26, pg. 917-921, 1988. and J.A. Mandarino, J.M.G. Richardson, P.J. Dunn, E.T.C. Sp; Econ Geology (1993)88:203-207]
  		•  Quartz
    SiO
     
    2
    Reference: [Can Min 38:1215-1232]
  		•  Quartz
    var: Amethyst
    SiO
     
    2
    Reference: [\"Mineral Resource Land Use Map of Kings County OFM 88-048 (21H/02)\" Nova Scotia Department of Mines and Energy, 1989.]
    Site Photo
    Nova Scotia, Canada
    © Don Volkman 03/06
  		•  Quartz
    var: Jasper
    Reference: [Leiper (ed.), 1966. The Agates of North America]
  		•  Quartz
    var: Rose Quartz
    Reference: [http://is2.dal.ca/~dommelen/Dunbrack.html.]
  		•  Quartz
    var: Smoky Quartz
    SiO
     
    2
    Reference: [ http://is2.dal.ca/~dommelen/NewRoss.html.]
  		•  Ramsdellite
    Mn
    4+
     
    		O
     
    2
    Reference: []
  		•  Rozenite
    FeSO
     
    4
    		·4H
     
    2
    		O
    Description: Mcauslanite known from only one specimen. First locality in Canada for triplite, second for childrenite-eosphorite. Fluorite is abundant.
    Reference: [J.M. Richardson, et. al., "Mcauslanite, a Supergene Hydrated Iron Aluminum Fluorophosphate from the East Kemptville Tin Mine, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia", Can. Min., vol. 26, pg. 917-921, 1988. and J.A. Mandarino, J.M.G. Richardson, P.J. Dunn, E.T.C. Sp]
  		•  Rutile
    TiO
     
    2
    Description: In chloritized biotite.
    Reference: [PELRINE, Karla M et al. , The Geological Society of America, Northeastern Section - 38th Annual Meeting (March 27-29, 2003), Halifax, Nova Scotia, Session No. 22--Booth# 24, Processes in Felsic Magma Chambers—From Crystallization and Evolution to Emplacement (Posters) ]
    Site Photo
    Moose Point, Guysborough Co., Nova Scotia, Canada
    © SMS 2009
  		•  Rutile
    var: Niobian Rutile
    (Ti,Nb)O
     
    2
    Description: Nb up to 8%, Ta up to 2.6%.
    Reference: [PELRINE, Karla M et al. , The Geological Society of America, Northeastern Section - 38th Annual Meeting (March 27-29, 2003), Halifax, Nova Scotia, Session No. 22--Booth# 24, Processes in Felsic Magma Chambers—From Crystallization and Evolution to Emplacement (Posters) ]
  		•  Scheelite
    Ca[WO
     
    4
    		]
    Reference: [Dana 6:A1:61]
  		•  Schorl
    [Na][Fe
    2+
    3
    		][Al
     
    6
    		][(OH)
     
    3
    		|OH|(BO
     
    3
    		)
     
    3
    		|Si
     
    6
    		O
     
    18
    		]
    Reference: [C. Lemanski, Jr. (re-entry of lost Mindat data).]
  		•  Scolecite
    Ca[Al
     
    2
    		Si
     
    3
    		O
     
    10
    		] · 3H
     
    2
    		O
    Reference: [Tschernich, R. (1992): Zeolites of the World, p.143]
  		•  'Sericite'
    Reference: [Econ Geol (1996) 91:368-385]
  		•  Siderite
    FeCO
     
    3
    Reference: [USGS: Geological Survey Circular 553]
  		•  Sideronatrite
    Na
     
    2
    		Fe(SO
     
    4
    		)
     
    2
    		OH·3H
     
    2
    		O
    Reference: []
  		•  Siderophyllite
    KFe
    2+
    2
    		Al[Al
     
    2
    		Si
     
    2
    		O
     
    10
    		](OH)
     
    2
    Reference: [http://is2.dal.ca/~dommelen/NewRoss.html.]
  		•  'Smectite Group'
    A
     
    0.3
    		D
     
    2-3
    		[T
     
    4
    		O
     
    10
    		]Z
     
    2
    		·nH
     
    2
    		O
    Reference: [Can Min 38:1215-1232]
  		•  Spessartine
    Mn
    2+
    3
    		Al
     
    2
    		[SiO
     
    4
    		]
     
    3
    Reference: [American Mineralogist 1965: 50: 1477-1481]
  		•  Sphalerite
    (Zn,Fe
    2+
     
    		)S
    Reference: [Econ Geol (1986) 81:2016-2021]
  		•  Stannite
    Cu
     
    2
    		(Fe,Zn)SnS
     
    4
    Description: Mcauslanite known from only one specimen. First locality in Canada for triplite, second for childrenite-eosphorite. Fluorite is abundant.
    Reference: [J.M. Richardson, et. al., "Mcauslanite, a Supergene Hydrated Iron Aluminum Fluorophosphate from the East Kemptville Tin Mine, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia", Can. Min., vol. 26, pg. 917-921, 1988. and J.A. Mandarino, J.M.G. Richardson, P.J. Dunn, E.T.C. Sp]
  		•  Staurolite
    (Fe
    2+
     
    		,Mg,Zn)
     
    1.5-2
    		Al
     
    9
    		[O
     
    6
    		|(OH,O)
     
    2
    		|(SiO
     
    4
    		)
     
    4
    		]
    Reference: [Econ Geology (1993)88:139-170]
  		•  Stellerite
    Ca[Al
     
    2
    		Si
     
    7
    		O
     
    18
    		] · 7H
     
    2
    		O
    Reference: [Can Min 38:1215-1232]
  		•  Stibnite
    Sb
     
    2
    		S
     
    3
    Reference: [Dana 7:I:280.; Econ Geol (1996) 91:1239-1262]
  		•  'Stilbite'
    Reference: [Can Min 38:1215-1232]
    Site Photo
    Nova Scotia, Canada
    © D.L.
  		•  Stilbite-Ca
    NaCa
     
    4
    		[Al
     
    9
    		Si
     
    27
    		O
     
    72
    		] · nH
     
    2
    		O
    Reference: [No reference listed]
    Site Photo
    Wasson Bluff, Parrsboro, Bay of Fundy, Cumberland Co., Nova Scotia, Canada
    © Rob Lavinsky
  		•  'Tapiolite'
    (Fe,Mn)(Ta,Nb)
     
    2
    		O
     
    6
    Reference: [ http://is2.dal.ca/~dommelen/NewRoss.html.]
  		•  Tennantite
    (Cu,Ag,Fe,Zn)
     
    12
    		As
     
    4
    		S
     
    13
    Reference: [Econ Geol (1986) 81:2016-2021]
  		•  'Thomsonite'
    Reference: [Tschernich, R. (1992): Zeolites of the World, p.458]
    Site Photo
    Cape Blomidon, Bay of Fundy, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada
    © Rob Lavinsky
  		•  Thomsonite-Ca
    NaCa
     
    2
    		[Al
     
    5
    		Si
     
    5
    		O
     
    20
    		] · 6H
     
    2
    		O
    Description: Micro only
    Reference: [Mineralogy of Nova Scotia, nsminerals.atspace.com [2005]
    Site Photo
    Nova Scotia, Canada
    © 2002 John H. Betts
  		•  Titanite
    CaTi[O|SiO
     
    4
    		]
    Reference: [Singer, D.A., Berger, V.I., and Moring, B.C. (2008): US Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1155.]
  		•  Topaz
    Al
     
    2
    		[(F,OH)
     
    2
    		|SiO
     
    4
    		]
    Description: Mcauslanite known from only one specimen. First locality in Canada for triplite, second for childrenite-eosphorite. Fluorite is abundant.
    Reference: [J.M. Richardson, et. al., "Mcauslanite, a Supergene Hydrated Iron Aluminum Fluorophosphate from the East Kemptville Tin Mine, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia", Can. Min., vol. 26, pg. 917-921, 1988. and J.A. Mandarino, J.M.G. Richardson, P.J. Dunn, E.T.C. Sp; Econ Geology (1993)88:203-207; Econ Geol (1996) 91:368-385]
  		•  Torbernite
    Cu(UO
     
    2
    		)
     
    2
    		(PO
     
    4
    		)
     
    2
    		·12H
     
    2
    		O
    Reference: [http://is2.dal.ca/~dommelen/NewRoss.html.]
  		•  'Tourmaline'
    AD
     
    3
    		G
     
    6
    		(BO
     
    3
    		)
     
    3
    		[T
     
    6
    		O
     
    18
    		]Y
     
    3
    		Z
    Reference: [Econ Geol (1996) 91:1239-1262]
  		•  Tridymite
    SiO
     
    2
    Reference: [http://is2.dal.ca/~dommelen/Dunbrack.html.]
  		•  Triplite
    (Mn
    2+
     
    		,Fe
    2+
     
    		)
     
    2
    		[(F,OH)|PO
     
    4
    		]
    Habit: massive, crude crystals
    Colour: pink, salmon
    Description: Mcauslanite known from only one specimen. First locality in Canada for triplite, second for childrenite-eosphorite. Fluorite is abundant.
    Reference: [J.M. Richardson, et. al., "Mcauslanite, a Supergene Hydrated Iron Aluminum Fluorophosphate from the East Kemptville Tin Mine, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia", Can. Min., vol. 26, pg. 917-921, 1988. and J.A. Mandarino, J.M.G. Richardson, P.J. Dunn, E.T.C. Sp; Econ Geol (1996) 91:368-385]
  		•  Ulexite
    NaCa[B
     
    5
    		O
     
    6
    		(OH)
     
    6
    		] · 5H
     
    2
    		O
    Reference: [No reference listed]
  		•  Uraninite
    UO
     
    2
    Description: Mcauslanite known from only one specimen. First locality in Canada for triplite, second for childrenite-eosphorite. Fluorite is abundant.
    Reference: [J.M. Richardson, et. al., "Mcauslanite, a Supergene Hydrated Iron Aluminum Fluorophosphate from the East Kemptville Tin Mine, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia", Can. Min., vol. 26, pg. 917-921, 1988. and J.A. Mandarino, J.M.G. Richardson, P.J. Dunn, E.T.C. Sp]
  		•  Uraninite
    var: Pitchblende
    UO
     
    2
    Reference: [A.K. Chatterjee, et al (1985), Nova Scotia Dept. Mines Energy Paper 83-5: 64-114.]
  		•  Valentinite
    Sb
     
    2
    		O
     
    3
    Reference: [A.P. Sabina, "Rocks and Minerals for the Collector - Bay of Fundy Area", GSC Paper 64-10, 1964.; Econ Geol (1996) 91:1239-1262]
  		•  Vivianite
    Fe
    2+
    3
    		(PO
     
    4
    		)
     
    2
    		·8H
     
    2
    		O
    Colour: Green
    Description: Small amounts on stilbite east of Bennet's Brook. Reported by Marsh (1860s) and found in 1990s as well.
    Reference: [Marsh, B.A., "Catalogue of Mineral Localities in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland", American Journal of Science, Series 2, Vol. 35, pp. 210-218, 1863. ]
  		•  'Wad'
    Reference: [Econ Geol (1996) 91:1239-1262]
  		•  Wittichenite
    Cu
     
    3
    		BiS
     
    3
    Reference: [http://is2.dal.ca/~dommelen/NewRoss.html.]
  		•  Wolframite
    (Fe
    2+
     
    		)WO
     
    4
     
     
    		to (Mn
    2+
     
    		)WO
     
    4
    Description: Mcauslanite known from only one specimen. First locality in Canada for triplite, second for childrenite-eosphorite. Fluorite is abundant.
    Reference: [J.M. Richardson, et. al., "Mcauslanite, a Supergene Hydrated Iron Aluminum Fluorophosphate from the East Kemptville Tin Mine, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia", Can. Min., vol. 26, pg. 917-921, 1988. and J.A. Mandarino, J.M.G. Richardson, P.J. Dunn, E.T.C. Sp; Econ Geology (1993)88:203-207]
  		•  Wroewolfeite
    Cu
     
    4
    		[(OH)
     
    6
    		|SO
     
    4
    		] · 2H
     
    2
    		O
    Reference: [http://is2.dal.ca/~dommelen/Dunbrack.html.]
    Site Photo
    Dunbrack Mine, Musquodoboit Harbour, Halifax Co., Nova Scotia, Canada
    © R.D.Green
  		•  Wulfenite
    Pb[MoO
     
    4
    		]
    Reference: [http://is2.dal.ca/~dommelen/Dunbrack.html.]
    Site Photo
    Dunbrack Mine, Musquodoboit Harbour, Halifax Co., Nova Scotia, Canada
    © R.D.Green
  		•  Zircon
    Zr[SiO
     
    4
    		]
    Description: Mcauslanite known from only one specimen. First locality in Canada for triplite, second for childrenite-eosphorite. Fluorite is abundant.
    Reference: [J.M. Richardson, et. al., "Mcauslanite, a Supergene Hydrated Iron Aluminum Fluorophosphate from the East Kemptville Tin Mine, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia", Can. Min., vol. 26, pg. 917-921, 1988. and J.A. Mandarino, J.M.G. Richardson, P.J. Dunn, E.T.C. Sp]


    212 entries listed. 155 valid minerals. 5 type localities (valid minerals).

    Localities in this Region:
    Canada
     
    • Nova Scotia
            • Glace Bay
              • #26 Colliery
            • Point Aconi
              • Pinnacle Island
        • Spring Hill
          • Kentville
        • Musquodoboit Harbour
        • Ship Harbour
        • Martock
          • Brookville farm
        • Rawdon
          • St Rose
        • St. George’s Bay
        • Wolfville
      • Londonderry
      • Lunenburg Co.
        • Chester
        • Westville
          • Dingwall
          • Iona
        • East Kemptville

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