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Mariposite

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Mariposa Co., California, USA
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Formula:
K(Al,Cr)
 
2
(Al,Si)
 
4
O
 
10
(OH)
 
2
A variety of Phengite

A green chromian Phengite.
See also Fuchsite.

Originally described from Mariposa Co., California, USA.


Classification of Mariposite

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Chemical Properties of Mariposite

Formula:
K(Al,Cr)
 
2
(Al,Si)
 
4
O
 
10
(OH)
 
2
Essential elements:Al, H, K, O
All elements listed in formula:Al, Cr, H, K, O, Si

Other Names for Mariposite

Synonyms:
Chrome-PhengiteChromphengite
Other Languages:
German:Chromphengit
Mariposit
Spanish:Chromphengita
Mariposita

Other Information

Health Warning:No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.

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    Localities for Mariposite

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    (TL) indicates type locality. ? indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality. All other localities listed without reference should be considered as uncertain and unproven until references can be found.
    Austria
     
    • Salzburg
      • Hohe Tauern Mts
        • Fusch valley
          • Brennkogel Mt. area
    		A. Strasser: Die Minerale Salzburgs (1989)
    Canada
     
    • British Columbia
    		www.cst.cmich.edu/users/dietr1rv/gemrxAppA.htm.
      • Prince George Mining Division
    		Econ Geol (1990) 85:12560-1268
    • Québec
      • Chaudière-Appalaches
        • Montmagny RCM
          • St-Fabien-de-Panet
    		Econ Geology (1993)88:123-138
    Papua New Guinea
     
    • Eastern Highlands Province
      • Kainantu
    		ESPI, Joseph O., SPRY, Paul G., HAYASHI, Ken-ichiro, KOMURO, Kosei, and MURAKAMI, HiroyasuTHE BILIMOIA AU-BI-W-TE DEPOSIT, KAINANTU, PAPUA NEW GUINEA: GEOLOGY, MINERALOGY, AND CONDITIONS OF FORMATION 2006, Geological Society of America, Philadelphia Annual Meeting (22–25 October 2006)
    Sweden
     
    • Västerbotten
      • Boliden
    		No reference listed
    USA
     
    • Alaska
      • Juneau Borough
        • Admiralty District
    		U.S. Geological Survey, 2008, Alaska Resource Data File (ARDF): U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1225.
    U.S. Geological Survey, 2008, Alaska Resource Data File (ARDF): U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1225.
    U.S. Geological Survey, 2008, Alaska Resource Data File (ARDF): U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1225.
      • Matanuska-Susitna Borough
        • Yentna District
    		U.S. Geological Survey, 2008, Alaska Resource Data File (ARDF): U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1225.
      • Southeast Fairbanks Borough
        • Eagle District
    		U.S. Geological Survey, 2008, Alaska Resource Data File (ARDF): U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1225.
    U.S. Geological Survey, 2008, Alaska Resource Data File (ARDF): U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1225.
    U.S. Geological Survey, 2008, Alaska Resource Data File (ARDF): U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1225.
    U.S. Geological Survey, 2008, Alaska Resource Data File (ARDF): U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1225.
      • Yukon-Koyukuk Borough
        • Iditarod District
    		U.S. Geological Survey, 2008, Alaska Resource Data File (ARDF): U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1225.
        • Innoko District
    		U.S. Geological Survey, 2008, Alaska Resource Data File (ARDF): U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1225.
    • Arizona
      • La Paz Co.
    		Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 172, 308.
    Galbraith, F.W. & D.J. Brennan (1959), Minerals of AZ: 39, 104.
    • California
      • Calaveras Co.
        • Angels Camp District
          • Angels Camp
    		/www.museumca.org/goldrush/dist-carsonhill.html.
      • El Dorado Co.
    		Clark, Wm. B. & D.W. Carlson (1956), Mines and mineral resources of El Dorado County, California: California Journal of Mines and Geology: 52: 401; Pemberton, H. Earl (1983), Minerals of California; Van Nostrand Reinholt Press: 425.
        • Shingle Springs area
    		Murdoch, Joseph & Robert W. Webb (1966), Minerals of California, Centennial Volume (1866-1966): California Division Mines & Geology Bulletin 189: 156.
      • Kern Co.
        • Rand District
    		Hulin, Carlton D. (1925), Geology and ore deposits of the Randsburg quadrangle, California: California Mining Bureau. Bulletin 95, 152 pp: 25; Murdoch, Joseph & Robert W. Webb (1966), Minerals of California, Centennial Volume (1866-1966): California Division Mines & Geology Bulletin 189: 156; Pemberton, H. Earl (1983), Minerals of California; Van Nostrand Reinholt Press: 425.
        • Bagby-Mariposa-Mount Bullion-Whitlock District
          • Bagby
    		Silliman, Benjamin, Jr. (1868a), Note on three new localities of tellurium minerals in California and on some mineralogical features of the mother vein: California Academy of Natural Sciences Proceedings: 3: 380; Pemberton, H. Earl (1983), Minerals of California; Van Nostrand Reinholt Press: 425.
          • Mariposa
    		Silliman, Benjamin, Jr. (1867a), A notice of the peculiar mode of the occurrence of gold and silver in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, and especially at Whiskey Hill, in Placer County, and Quail Hill, in Calaveras County, California: California Academy of Natural Sciences Proceedings: 3: 350; Murdoch, Joseph & Robert W. Webb (1966), Minerals of California, Centennial Volume (1866-1966): California Division Mines & Geology Bulletin 189: 76.
    collected by Alfredo Petrov
    Knopf, Adolf (1929), The Mother Lode system of California: USGS PP 157, 88 pp.: 40; Pemberton, H. Earl (1983), Minerals of California; Van Nostrand Reinholt Press: 169.
    Econ Geol (1987) 82:328-344
      • Placer Co.
        • Rock Creek
    		Murdoch, Joseph & Robert W. Webb (1966), Minerals of California, Centennial Volume (1866-1966): California Division Mines & Geology Bulletin 189: 256.
      • San Diego Co.
        • Aguanga Mountain District (Smith Mountain District)
    		Murdoch, Joseph & Robert W. Webb (1966), Minerals of California, Centennial Volume (1866-1966): California Division Mines & Geology Bulletin 189: 256.
      • Sierra Co.
        • Forest District (Alleghany; Chips Flats; Minnesota)
          • Alleghany
            • Grass Valley
      • Tuolumne Co.
        • Jamestown District
          • Jamestown
    		Rocks & Min.: 20:588.
    • Colorado
      • Eagle Co.
    		Minerals of Colorado (1997) Eckels, E. B.
      • San Miguel Co.
    		Minerals of Colorado (1997) Eckels, E. B.
    Minerals of Colorado (1997) E.B. Eckels
    • Nevada
      • Elko Co.
        • Delano District
    		NBMG Bull 106 Geology and Mineral Resources of Elko County, Nevada
        • Lafayette District
    		NBMG Bull 106 Geology and Mineral Resources of Elko County, Nevada
    NBMG Bull 106 Geology and Mineral Resources of Elko County, Nevada
      • Mineral Co.
        • Rawhide District
    		NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada
    • Utah
      • Emery Co.
        • San Rafael District (San Rafael Swell)
          • Temple Mountain
    • Washington
      • Okanogan Co.
        • Brown Lake
    		Inventory of Washington Minerals, Part II, Metalic Minerals, Vol. 1; M. Huntting, 1956
        • Ruby
    		Inventory of Washington Minerals, Part II, Metalic Minerals, Vol. 1; M. Huntting, 1956
    Venezuela
     
    • Bolívar
    		USGS Bull 2124
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