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Clara Mine, Rankach valley, Oberwolfach, Wolfach, Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
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Formula:
AgBiS
 
2
System:HexagonalColour:Iron-black to gray
Hardness:2½
Name:From the type locality, the Matilda Mine, near Morococha, Peru.
Dimorph of:Schapbachite


Matildite Group.

Classification of Matildite

IMA status:Approved
Strunz 8th edition ID:2/C.16-30
Nickel-Strunz 10th (pending) edition ID:2.JA.20

2 : SULFIDES and SULFOSALTS (sulfides, selenides, tellurides; arsenides, antimonides, bismuthides; sulfarsenites, sulfantimonites, sulfbismuthites, etc.)
J : Sulfosalts of PbS archetype
A : Galena derivatives with little or no Pb
Dana 8th edition ID:3.7.1.1

3 : SULFOSALTS
7 : ø = 2
Hey's CIM Ref.:5.2.17

5 : Sulphosalts - Sulpharsenites and Sulphobismuthites (those containing Sn, Ge,or V are in Section 6)
2 : Sulpharsenites etc. of Ag
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Type Occurrence of Matildite

Type Locality:Matilda Mine, Morococha District, Yauli Province, Junín Department, Peru
Year of Discovery:1883

Physical Properties of Matildite

Lustre:Metallic
Diaphaneity (Transparency):Opaque
Colour:Iron-black to gray
Streak:Light gray
Hardness (Mohs):2½
Tenacity:Brittle
Cleavage:None Observed
Fracture:Irregular/Uneven
Density (measured):6.9 g/cm3
Density (calculated):6.9 g/cm3

Crystallography of Matildite

Crystal System:Hexagonal
Cell Parameters:a = 8.12Å, c = 19.02Å
Ratio:a:c = 1 : 2.342
Unit Cell Volume:V 1,086.06 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Morphology:Rarely as indistinct prismatic crystals, striated [001]. Massive, granular.

Optical Data of Matildite

Type:Anisotropic
Anisotropism:Weak
Colour in reflected light:White
Pleochroism:Weak

Chemical Properties of Matildite

Formula:
AgBiS
 
2
Essential elements:Ag, Bi, S
All elements listed in formula:Ag, Bi, S

Relationship of Matildite to other Species

Structurally related to group(s):
Matildite Group
Related Minerals - Nickel-Strunz Grouping):

- +
2.JA.05eBenjaminite
(Ag,Cu)
 
3
(Bi,Pb)
 
7
S
 
12
2.JA.05gBorodaevite
Ag
 
5
(Bi,Pb,Fe)
 
8
(Sb,Bi)
 
2
S
 
17
2.JA.05aCupropavonite
AgCu
 
2
PbBi
 
5
S
 
10
2.JA.05aKitaibelite
Ag
 
10
PbBi
 
30
S
 
51
2.JA.05iLivingstonite
HgSb
 
4
S
 
8
2.JA.05dMakovickyite
Ag
 
1.5
Bi
 
5.5
S
 
9
2.JA.05fMummeite
(Cu,Ag)
 
3-4
(Bi,Pb)
 
7-8
S
 
13
2.JA.05aPavonite
(Ag,Cu)(Bi,Pb)
 
3
S
 
5
2.JA.05bGrumiplucite
HgBi
 
2
S
 
4
2.JA.05hMozgovaite
PbBi
 
4
(S,Se)
 
7
2.JA.05dCupromakovickyite
Cu
 
8
Pb
 
4
Ag
 
2
Bi
 
18
S
 
36
2.JA.05cKudriavite
(Cd,Pb)Bi
 
2
S
 
4
2.JA.05aCupromakopavonite
Ag
 
3
Cu
 
8
Pb
 
4
Bi
 
19
S
 
38
2.JA.05Dantopaite
Cu
 
1.06
Ag
 
4.24
Pb
 
0.9
Bi
 
12.23
S
 
21.89
Te
 
0.11
2.JA.10aCuprobismutite
Cu
 
8
AgBi
 
12
S
 
24
2.JA.10cHodrušite
Cu
 
8
Bi
 
12
S
 
22
2.JA.10ePadĕraite
Cu
 
5.9
Ag
 
1.3
Pb
 
1.6
Bi
 
11.2
S
 
22
2.JA.10dPizgrischite
Cu
 
17
Bi
 
17
S
 
35
2.JA.10bKupčíkite
(Cu,Fe)
 
4
Bi
 
5
S
 
10
2.JA.15Schapbachite
AgBiS
 
2
2.JA.15Cuboargyrite
AgSbS
 
2
2.JA.20Bohdanowiczite
AgBiSe
 
2
2.JA.20Volynskite
AgBiTe
 
2
Related Minerals - Hey's Index Grouping:

- +
5.2.1Smithite
AgAsS
 
2
5.2.2Trechmannite
AgAsS
 
2
5.2.3Proustite
Ag
 
3
AsS
 
3
5.2.4Xanthoconite
Ag
 
3
AsS
 
3
5.2.5Pearceite
[(Ag,Cu)
 
6
(As,Sb)
 
2
S
 
7
][Ag
 
9
CuS
 
4
]
5.2.6Pearceite-T2ac
5.2.7Argentotennantite
(Ag,Cu)
 
10
(Zn,Fe)
 
2
(As,Sb)
 
4
S
 
13
5.2.8Miargyrite
AgSbS
 
2
5.2.9Pyrargyrite
Ag
 
3
SbS
 
3
5.2.10Pyrostilpnite
Ag
 
3
SbS
 
3
5.2.11Stephanite
Ag
 
5
SbS
 
4
5.2.12Polybasite
[(Ag,Cu)
 
6
(Sb,As)
 
2
S
 
7
][Ag
 
9
CuS
 
4
]
5.2.13Billingsleyite
Ag
 
7
AsS
 
6
5.2.14Polybasite-Tac
5.2.15Freibergite
(Ag
 
4+2x
Cu
 
2-2x
)[(Cu, Ag)
 
4
(Fe, Zn)
 
2
]Sb
 
4
S
 
12
S
 
1-x
 (0 < x < 1)
5.2.16Aramayoite
Ag(Sb,Bi)S
 
2
5.2.18Schapbachite
AgBiS
 
2
5.2.19Pavonite
(Ag,Cu)(Bi,Pb)
 
3
S
 
5
5.2.20Arcubisite
Ag
 
6
CuBiS
 
4
5.2.21Bohdanowiczite
AgBiSe
 
2
5.2.22Selenostephanite
Ag
 
5
Sb(Se,S)
 
4
5.2.23Benleonardite
Ag
 
8
(Sb,As)Te
 
2
S
 
3
5.2.24Volynskite
AgBiTe
 
2

Other Names for Matildite

Synonyms:
ArgentobismutiteMorocochitePeruvitePlenargyrite
Other Languages:
German:Argentobismutit
Matildit
Wismuthbleierz
Wismutisches Silber
Japanese:マティルダ鉱
Simplified Chinese:硫铋银矿
硫银铋矿
Spanish:Argentobismutita
Matildita

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.

References for Matildite

Reference List:

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Rammelsberg (1877) Zs. deutsche geol. Ges.: 29: 80.

Sandberger (1882): 1: 96 (as plenargyrite).

D'Achiardi (1883): 1: 136.

Genth (1885), American Philosophical Society, Proceedings: 23: 35.

Palache, Charles, Harry Berman & Clifford Frondel (1944), The System of Mineralogy of James Dwight Dana and Edward Salisbury Dana Yale University 1837-1892, Volume I: Elements, Sulfides, Sulfosalts, Oxides. John Wiley and Sons, Inc., New York. 7th edition, revised and enlarged: 429.

D. C. Harris and R. I. Thorpe (1969): New observations on matildite. Can. Mineral. 9, 655-662.

Canadian Mineralogist (1971): 9: 655-662.

American Mineralogist (1991): 76: 257-265.

Damian, G. et al. (2008): Neues Jahrbuch für Mineralogie - Abhandlungen, 185, 199-213.

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    • Localities for Matildite

    The map shows a selection of localities that have latitude and longitude coordinates recorded. Click on the symbol to view information about a locality. The symbol next to localities in the list can be used to jump to that position on the map.
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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.
    Argentina
     
    • Chubut
      • Gastre
    		Brodtkorb (2002): Las Especies Minerales de la Republica Argentina; DE BRODTKORB, Milka K. Precious metaltellurides and other Te-bearing minerals in different paragenesis of Argentina: A review. Rev. Asoc. Geol. Argent. [online]. 2009, vol.64, n.3, pp. 365-372.
    BRODTKORB, M.K. de y PAAR, W.. Angelaite in the paragenesis of Los Manantiales district, Chubut, Argentina: a new mineral species. Rev. Asoc. Geol. Argent. [online]. 2004, vol.59, n.4, pp. 787-78
    • Jujuy
      • Rinconada Department
    		DE BRODTKORB, Milka K. Precious metaltellurides and other Te-bearing minerals in different paragenesis of Argentina: A review. Rev. Asoc. Geol. Argent. [online]. 2009, vol.64, n.3, pp. 365-372.
    Amer.Min.(2000) 85, 1066-1075
    • Salta
      • Organullo Mining District
    		Milka K. de Brodtkorb (2002) Las Especies Minerales de la Republica Argentina. Vol. 1 (elements, sulphides and sulphosalts). (Asociacion Mineralogica Argentina); DE BRODTKORB, Milka K. Precious metaltellurides and other Te-bearing minerals in different paragenesis of Argentina: A review. Rev. Asoc. Geol. Argent. [online]. 2009, vol.64, n.3, pp. 365-372.
    • San Juan
      • La Huerta Range
        • Marayes mining district
    		The Canadian Mineralogist; February 2009; v. 47; no. 1; p. 129-141
    Australia
     
    • Tasmania
      • Rossarden district
    Bottrill RS & Baker, WE (in prep) Catalogue of Minerals of Tasmania. Mineral Resources Tasmania
    Austria
     
    • Carinthia
      • Hohe Tauern Mts
        • Goldberg group
          • Innerfragant
            • Wurten
    		Paar, W.H., and Niedermayr, G. (1998): Mitteilungen der Österreichischen Mineralogischen Gesellschaft 143, 425-435.
          • Kleine Fleiß valley
            • Zirmsee area
    		Bergbau in Westkärnten
          • Zirknitz
            • Große Zirknitz valley
    		G. Niedermayr, I. Praetzel: Mineralien Kärntens, 1995
            • Kleine Zirknitz valley
              • Kluidscharte
    		G. Niedermayr, I. Praetzel: Mineralien Kärntens, 1995
        • Hafner group
          • Pölla valley
    		G. Niedermayr, I. Praetzel: Mineralien Kärntens, 1995
    • Salzburg
      • Hohe Tauern Mts
        • Gastein valley
          • Erzwies area
    		A. Strasser: Die Minerale Salzburgs, 1989
      • Lungau
        • Murwinkel
          • Rotgülden
            • Lower Rotgülden lake
    		[Lapis 1993:5 p.13-28]
    Horner, J., Neubauer, F., Paar, W.H., Hansmann, W., Koeppel, V., and Robl, K. (1997): Mineralium Deposita 32, 555-568.
    Horner, J., Neubauer, F., Paar, W.H., Hansmann, W., Koeppel, V., and Robl, K. (1997): Mineralium Deposita 32, 555-568.
    • Tyrol
      • North Tyrol
        • Inn valley
          • Telfs
    		R. Exel: Die Mineralien und Erzlagerstätten Österreichs (1993)
    Bolivia
     
    • La Paz Department
      • Aroma Province
        • Laurani District
    		USGS Bulletin # 1975, p. 255.
    • Oruro Department
      • Dalence Province
        • Santa Fé Mining District
    		Federico Ahlfeld and Alejandro Schneider-Scherbina (1964) Los Yacimientos Minerales y de Hidrocarburos de Bolivia. (Ministerio de Minas y Petroleo, La Paz)
    • Potosí Department
      • Chayanta Province
        • Colquechaca (Aullagas)
    		Dana 7:I:430.
      • Potosí City
    		[MinRec 32:465]
      • Sud Lípez Province
        • Esmoraca district
    		USGS Bulletin # 1975, p. 253.
    Bulgaria
     
    • Balkan Mts (Stara-Planina Mts)
    		http://www.bgd.bg/summanual_2003_5.htm
    • Smolyan Oblast
      • Rhodope Mts
    		[MinRec 22 p.439]
    Canada
     
    • British Columbia
      • Omenica Mining Division
        • Smithers
    		Anthony, Bideaux, Bladh, Nichols: "Handbook of Mineralogy", Vol. 1, 1990
    • Northwest Territories
      • Camsell River area
    		No reference listed
    ; Previously added data - no reference
    • Ontario
      • Sudbury District
        • McKim Township
          • Sudbury
      • Timiskaming District
        • Cobalt-Gowganda region
          • Cobalt area
            • Coleman Township
    		the Canadian Mineralogist V 11 Part 1 1971
          • South Lorrain Township
    		No reference listed
    • Yukon Territory
      • Whitehorse Mining District
        • Kluane District
    		Barkov, A.Y., Laflamme, J.H.G., Cabri, L.J., and Martin, R.F. (2002) Platinum-group minerals from the Wellgreen Cu-Ni-PGE deposit, Yukon, Canada. Canadian Mineralogist: 40: 651-669.
    Chile
     
    • Atacama Region
      • Copiapó Province
        • Maricunga belt
    		Sernageomin database 2005;Stgo de Chile
        • Zapallar district
    		Clark H. A. (1971): "On the status of Chilenite"; Neues Jahrbruch Fur Mineralogie, Monatsheft, pag.341-342.
    China
     
    • Guangdong Province
      • Shaoguan Prefecture
        • Shixing Co.
          • Shirenzhang-Meiziwo W-Sn deposit
    		Wenfeng Zhu, Guogao Yang, Longming Wei, Shaoqin Zhang, Debin Zhou, Guangyun Liu, and Fulin Gong (2009): Journal of Guilin University of Technology 29(3), 285-291
    • Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region
      • Hechi Prefecture
        • Nandan Co.
          • Dachang Sn-polymetallic ore field
    		Xilin Li (1990): Chinese Journal of Geochemistry 9(4), 378-384
      • Hezhou Prefecture
        • Zhongshan Co.
    		Yunying Shu and Peiling Zhou (1990): Journal of Guilin University of Technology 10(2)
    • Hebei Province
      • Baoding Prefecture
        • Laiyuan Co.
    		Yunqing Yi, Jingui Zhang, and Rubo Zhang (1986): Acta Mineralogica Sinica 6(4), 338-343
    • Jiangxi Province
      • Shangrao Prefecture
        • Dexing Co.
    		Singer, D.A., Berger, V.I., and Moring, B.C. (2002): USGS Open-File Report 02-268.
    • Yunnan Province
      • Dali Autonomous Prefecture
        • Midu Co.
    		Peng, Z., Watanabe, M., Hoshino, K., Sueoka, S., Yano, T., and Nishido, H. (1998): Mineralogy and Petrology 63, 95-117.
      • Qujing Prefecture
        • Huize Co.
          • Huize Zn-Pb-(Ag) ore field
    		Runsheng Han, Congqiang Liu, Zhilong Huang, Jin Chen, Deyun Ma, Li Lei, and Gengsheng Ma (2007): Ore Geology Reviews 31(1-4), 360-383.
    Runsheng Han, Congqiang Liu, Zhilong Huang, Jin Chen, Deyun Ma, Li Lei, and Gengsheng Ma (2007): Ore Geology Reviews 31(1-4), 360-383.
    Czech Republic
     
    • Bohemia (Böhmen; Boehmen)
      • Karlovy Vary Region
        • Aš (Asch)
    		Breiter K., Škoda R., Veselovský F.: Neobvyklý P-, Li- a Sn-bohatý pegmatit z Vernéřova u Aše, Česká republika. Bulletin Mineralogicko-petrografického oddělení Národního muzea v Praze, 2009, roč. 17, č. 1, s. 41-59.
        • Krušné Hory Mts (Erzgebirge)
          • Jáchymov (St Joachimsthal) District
    		Lapis 2002(7/8), 63-65
      • Ústí Region
        • Krušné Hory Mts (Erzgebirge)
          • Klášterec nad Ohří
    		No reference listed
    France
     
    • Alsace
      • Haut-Rhin
        • Doller Valley
          • Kirchberg-Wegscheid
    		Wittern, Journée: "Mineralien finden in den Vogesen", von Loga (Cologne), 1997, p. 115
        • Ste Marie-aux-Mines (Markirch)
    		Wittern, Journée: "Mineralien finden in den Vogesen", von Loga (Cologne), 1997
    • Auvergne
      • Haute-Loire
        • Langeac
          • Barlet
    • Brittany
      • Morbihan
        • Pontivy
          • Guern
    		R. Pierrot, L. Chauris, C. Laforêt and F. Pillard : "Inventaire Minéralogique de la France N° 9 : Morbihan", BRGM, 1980.
    • Languedoc-Roussillon
      • Aude
        • Carcassonne
          • Mas-Cabardès
            • Salsigne
    		P. Picot, Z. Johan : "Atlas of Ore Minerals", BRGM, Elsevier, 1982
    • Pays de Loire
      • Vendée
        • Les Herbiers
    		Y. Moëlo, E. Makovicky and S. Karup-Moller : "Sulfures complexes plombo-argentifères : minéralogie et cristallochimie de la série andorite-fizelyite", Documents du BRGM N° 167, 1989.
    • Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
      • Alpes-Maritimes
        • Tende
    		R. Pierrot, P. Picot, J. Feraud, J. Vernet : "Inventaire Minéralogique de la France, N° 4, Alpes Maritimes", BRGM, 1974
    Germany
     
    • Baden-Württemberg
      • Black Forest
        • Baden-Baden
        • Furtwangen
          • Vöhrenbach
    		K. Walenta: "Die Mineralien des Schwarzwaldes", Weise (Munich), 1992
        • Schapbach
          • Wildschapbach valley
    		Wittern: "Mineralfundorte in Deutschland", 2001
    K. Walenta: "Die Mineralien des Schwarzwaldes", Weise (Munich), 1992
    J. Gröbner: Neufunde von der Grube Katharina im Wildschapbach, Der Erzgräber 18 (2/2004), 34-37.
        • St Blasien
          • Urberg
    		Walenta, K. (1987): Schapbachit (Matildit) von der Grube Gottesehre bei Urberg im südlichen Schwarzwald. Aufschluss, 38, 301-312.
        • Wolfach
          • Oberwolfach
            • Rankach valley
    		Walenta, K. (1992): Die Mineralien des Schwarzwaldes. Chr. Weise Verlag, München, 336 pp. (in German); WALENTA, K. (1993): Neue Mineralfunde von der Grube Clara (5. Folge). - Lapis 18 (1), 16-23; KOLITSCH, U., GRÖBNER, J. & BAYERL, R. (1995): Die Mineralien der Silber-Antimon-Vererzungen der Grube Clara im Zeitraum 1993 bis 1995. - Erzgräber 9 (2), 61-77.
    • Bavaria
      • Lower Bavaria
        • Bavarian Forest
          • Zwiesel
            • Bodenmais
    		Weiss: "Mineralfundstellen, Deutschland West", Weise (Munich), 1990
      • Upper Palatinate
        • Oberpfälzer Wald
          • Vohenstrauß
            • Waidhaus
              • Hagendorf
        • Schwandorf
          • Wölsendorf Fluorite mining District
            • Wölsendorf East District (Wölsendorf - Nabburg District)
    		Weiss: "Mineralfundstellen, Deutschland West", Weise (Munich), 1990
    Weiss: "Mineralfundstellen, Deutschland West", Weise (Munich), 1990
    • Saxony
      • Erzgebirge
        • Ehrenfriedersdorf
    		Wittern: "Mineralfundorte in Deutschland", 2001
    Lapis 30(7/8):78-80 (2005)
    Greece
     
    • Attikí (Attica; Attika) Prefecture
      • Lavrion (Laurion; Laurium) District
        • Lavrion District Mines
    		Voudouris, P., Melfos, V, Spry, P.G., Bonsall, T.A., Tarkian, M. & Solomon, Ch. (2008): Carbonate-replacement Pb-Zn-Ag+/-Au mineralization in the Kamariza area, Lavrion, Greece: Mineralogy and thermochemical conditions of formation. Mineralogy & Petrology 94, 85-106.
    Greenland
     
    • Kitaa (West Greenland) Province
      • Arsuk
        • Arsuk Firth
          • Ivittuut (Ivigtut)
    		Petersen, O. V and K Secher (1993) The Minerals of Greenland. Mineralogical Record 24:36
    Hungary
     
    • Pest Co.
      • Börzsöny Mts.
    		Koch: Minerals of Hungary, 1985
    Iran
     
    • South Khorasan Province
      • Nehbandan
    		Karimpour, M.H., Zaw, K., and Huston, D.L. (2005): Journal of Sciences, Islamic Republic of Iran 16(2), 153-168.
    Italy
     
    • Piedmont
      • Verbano-Cusio-Ossola Province
        • Anzasca Valley
          • Vanzone con San Carlo
    		Piccoli, G.C., Maletto, G., Bosio, P., Lombardo, B. (2007). Minerali del Piemonte e della Valle d'Aosta. Associazione Amici del Museo "F. Eusebio" Alba, Ed., Alba (Cuneo) 607 pp.
    Japan
     
    • Hokkaido
      • Sapporo
    		Min. Jour. (Japan): 15:222-232.
    • Honshu Island
      • Kanto Region
        • Tochigi Prefecture
          • Kuriyamamura
    		Dana 7:I:430.
      • Kinki Region
        • Hyogo Prefecture
          • Asago City
            • Ikuno-cho-ono
    		No reference listed
        • Kyoto Prefecture
    		Canadian Mineralogist Vol. 25, pp,229-236 (1987)
    Mexico
     
    • Chihuahua
      • Mun. de Saucillo
        • Naica
    		Panczner(1987): 98-351.
    • Zacatecas
      • Mun. de Zacatecas
        • Francisco I. Madero
    		Canet, C., Camprubí, A., González-Partida, E., Linares, C., Alfonso, P., Piñeiro-Fernández, F., and Prol-Ledesma, R.M. (2009): Ore Geology Reviews 35, 423-435.
    Norway
     
    • Aust-Agder
      • Vegårshei
    		Oftedal, I. (1942): Om betingelsene for oktedrisk spaltbarhet hos vismutrik blyglans. Norsk Geologisk Tidsskrift. 22, 61-68
    Peru
     
    • Junín Department
      • Yauli Province
        • Morococha District
    		Canadian Mineralogist (1969) 9, 655; Dana 7:I:430.
    • Pasco Department
      • Pasco Province
        • Simón Bolívar District
    		7th Biennial, SGA, Athens, 2003
    Poland
     
    • Lower Silesia (Dolnośląskie)
      • Rudawy Janowickie Mts
        • Czarnów
          • Rędziny
    		Gołębiowska B., Pieczka A., Parafiniuk J. 2006: Cu(Ag)-Pb-Bi(Sb) sulphosalts from Rędziny (Western Sudetes, Poland). Mineralogia Polonica - Special Papers, vol. 28, 78-80
    Portugal
     
    • Bragança District
      • Murçós
    		Antunes, I.M.H.R., Gomes, M.E.P., Neiva, A.M.R., and Teixeira, R.J.S. (2010): Goldschmidt Conference Abstracts 2010.
    • Castelo Branco District
      • Covilhã
        • Panasqueira
    No reference listed
    Romania
     
    • Caras-Severin Co.
      • Banat Mts
        • Ocna de Fier-Dognecea District
    		http://minerals-of-the-carpathians.eu
    • Maramures Co.
      • Baia Borsa
    		Mitt. .Österr. Miner. Ges. 143 (1998)
      • Baiut
    		Mitt. .Österr. Miner. Ges. 143 (1998)
      • Cavnic (Kapnic; Kapnik)
        • Suior Mine
    		Damian, G. et al. (2008): Neues Jahrbuch für Mineralogie - Abhandlungen, 185, 199-213.
    Russia
     
    • Eastern-Siberian Region
      • Saha Republic (Sakha Republic; Yakutia)
        • Indigirka River Basin
          • Ust'-Nera
    		Pekov, I. (1998) Minerals First discovered on the territory of the former Soviet Union 369p. Ocean Pictures, Moscow; American Mineralogist, Volume 79, pages 763-767, 1994
      • Transbaikalia (Zabaykalye)
        • Chitinskaya Oblast'
          • Vershino-Darasunskiy
    		Prokof’ev, V.Y., Zorina, L.D., Kovalenker, V.A., Akinfiev, N.N., Baksheev, I.A., Krasnov, A.N., Yurgenson, G.A., and Trubkin, N.V. (2007): Geology of Ore Deposits 49(1), 31-68.
    • Far-Eastern Region
      • Kamchatka Oblast'
    		[Der Aufschluss 1995:4 p.163-180]
      • Primorskiy Kray
        • Dal'negorsk (Dalnegorsk; Tetyukhe; Tjetjuche; Tetjuche)
    		Min Rec vol 32, pp 7-30 (2001); Rogulina, L.I., and Sveshnikova, O.L. (2008): Geology of Ore Deposits 50(1), 60-74.
    Simanenko, L.F. (2006): Geology of Ore Deposits 48(4), 290-303
    • Northern Region
      • Karelia Republic
        • Eastern Karelia
          • Vozhmozero
    		Kuleshevich, L.V., Tytyk, V.M., and Fedyuk, Z.N. (2007): Geology of Ore Deposits 49(7), 607-613.
    Slovakia
     
    • Banská Bystrica Region
      • Banská Štiavnica Co.
      • Brezno Co.
    		Koděra, M. et al., 1986 a 1990 : Topografická mineralógia Slovenska, diel 1- 3, Veda – Vydavateľstvo SAV, Bratislava, 1990, 1 – 1590k
    Ozdín, D., Pršek, J. (2004): Sulfosoli homologického radu lillianitu z hydrotermálnych mineralizácií Nízkych Tatier. Mineralia Slovaca, 36, 3-4, 279-285.
      • Žarnovica Co.
        • Banská Štiavnica Mining District
    		Koděra, M., a kol.: Topografická mineralogie Slovenska. Sv. 1 A-Kl, Bratislava, Veda 1986, s. 448-472.
    • Trenčín region
      • Bánovce nad Bebravou Co.
        • Čierna Lehota
    		Pršek, J., Mikuš, T., Makovicky, E., Chovan, M.(2005): Cuprobismutite, kupčíkite, hodrushite and associated sulfosalts from the black shale hosted Ni-Bi-As mineralization at Čierna Lehota, Slovakia. Eur. J. Mineral., 17, p.155-162.
    South Korea
     
    Dongbok Shin et al. , The Canadian Mineralogist, Volume 42, Number 5, October 2004, pp. 1465-1481
    Spain
     
    • Castile and Leon
      • Salamanca
    		Revista de minerales, 2000 (Mars), 260-263.
    • Extremadura
      • Cáceres
        • Logrosán
    		Weibel, M. (1955): Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology 4, 379-411.
    • Madrid
      • Bustarviejo
    		Jimenez R., Joda L., Jorda R., Prado P. (2004) - Madrid: la mineria metallica desde 1417 hasta nuestros dias. Bocamina, n°14, pp: 52-89.
    Sweden
     
    • Småland
      • Vetlanda
        • Fröderyd
    		H.-J.Wilke: Die Mineralien und Fundstellen von Schweden.1997
    H.-J.Wilke: Die Mineralien und Fundstellen von Schweden.1997
    H.-J.Wilke: Die Mineralien und Fundstellen von Schweden.1997
    No reference listed
    H.-J.Wilke: Die Mineralien und Fundstellen von Schweden.1997
    H.-J.Wilke: Die Mineralien und Fundstellen von Schweden.1997
    J.Mansfeld.: Mineralogical-minerochemical investigation of Fredriksberg, Karl XV , Hökhult and Kallsjö mineralization in Fröderyd parish, Småland. 1988
    H.-J.Wilke: Die Mineralien und Fundstellen von Schweden.1997
    H.-J.Wilke: Die Mineralien und Fundstellen von Schweden.1997
    • Södermanland
      • Nyköping
        • Tunaberg
    		MinMag (1992) 56, 113-115, NJMAh 165, 123
    No reference listed
    • Värmland
      • Säffle
    		No reference listed
    • Västergötland
      • Trollhättan
        • Öresjö
    		Erling Olsson and Aksel Østerløf
    Switzerland
     
    • Ticino (Tessin)
      • Maggia Valley
        • Bavona Valley
          • Calnègia Valley
    		Stalder, H. A., Wagner, A., Graeser, S. and Stuker, P. (1998): "Mineralienlexikon der Schweiz", Wepf (Basel), p. 193.
    • Wallis (Valais)
      • Simplon
    		Stalder, H. A., Wagner, A., Graeser, S. and Stuker, P. (1998): "Mineralienlexikon der Schweiz", Wepf (Basel), p. 269-270.
    Tajikistan
     
    • Viloyati Mukhtori Gorno-Badakhshan (Viloyati Badakhshoni Kuni)
      • Pamir Mts
        • Pamir Silver District
          • Bazardara ore cluster
    		Pavlova, G.G., and Borisenko, A.S. (2009): Ore Geology Reviews 35, 164-185.
    Pavlova, G.G., and Borisenko, A.S. (2009): Ore Geology Reviews 35, 164-185.
    Tunisia
     
    • Bizerte Governorate
      • Galite Islands
    		Slim-Shimi, N., Moëlo, Y. & Tlig, S. (1990): Caractérisaton minéralogique et signifiance métallogénique des sulfures bismuthifères des minéralisations de La Galite et du Jebel Chouichia (NW de la tunisie). Comptes rendus de l'Académie des sciences, Série 2, 311, 127-132.
    Turkey
     
    • Black Sea Region
      • Artvin Province
        • Murgul
          • Murgul Cu-Zn-Pb deposit
    		A. Willgallis et al. : "Se- and Te-bearing sulphides in copper ore deposits of Murgul, NE Turkey", Eur. J. Mineral., 1990, 2, pp. 145-148.
    UK
     
    • Scotland
      • Dumfries & Galloway (Wigtownshire)
        • Newton Stewart
          • Talnotry
    		BMS Database
      • North West Highlands (Inverness-shire)
        • Glenelg
    		[MinMag 57:751-754]
    • Wales
      • Gwynedd (Merionethshire)
        • Dolgellau Gold Belt
          • Bontddu
    		BMS Database
    USA
     
    • Alaska
      • Southeast Fairbanks Borough
        • Fortymile District
    		USGS PP 1760A
    • Arizona
      • Cochise Co.
        • Mule Mts
          • Warren District
    		[MinRec 24:421]
    Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 291; Graeme, R. (1993), Bisbee revisited, Min.Rec.: 24: 421-436.
    • California
      • Inyo Co.
    		MinRec 15:5
          • Darwin
            • Darwin Mines (Darwin group; Defiance Driver; Independence; Liberty; Southwest and Thompson; Bernon; Rip Van Winkle)
    		Hall, Wayne Everett & E.M. Mackevett (1958), Economic geology of the Darwin quadrangle, Inyo County, California: Calif Division of Mines Special Report 51, 77 pp.: 17; Hall, Wayne Everett & Edward M. Mackevett (1963), Geology and ore deposits of the Darwin quadrangle, Inyo County, California: USGS PP 368: 61; Murdoch, Joseph & Robert W. Webb (1966), Minerals of California, Centennial Volume (1866-1966): California Division Mines & Geology Bulletin 189: 257; Hall, W.E. (1971b) Minor element content of the sulfide minerals, Darwin lead-silver-zinc mine, Inyo County, California. Society of Mining Geologists, Japan, special issue, 2: 119; Czamanske, G.K. & W.E. Hall (1975), The Ag-Bi-Pb-Sb-S-Se-Te mineralogy of the Darwin lead-silver-zinc deposit, southern California: Economic Geology: 70: 1102.
    • Colorado
      • Clear Creek Co.
        • Alice District
    		"Minerals of Colorado, updated & revised", p. 13, by Eckel, Edwin B., 1997
    Min Rec 18:3 pp185-187
    Minerals of Colorado (1997) Eckels, E. B.
    Minerals of Colorado (1997) Eckels, E. B.
    Minerals of Colorado (1997) E.B. Eckels
      • Custer Co.
        • Rosita District
    		Minerals of Colorado (1997) Eckels, E. B.
        • Silver Cliff District
    		Minerals of Colorado (1997) E.B. Eckels
      • Eagle Co.
        • Gilman District (Battle Mountain District; Red Cliff District)
          • Gilman
    		"Minerals of Colorado, updated & revised", pp. 13-14, by Eckel, Edwin B., 1997
      • Hinsdale Co.
    		Minerals of Colorado (1997) Eckel, E. B.
      • Lake Co.
        • Leadville District
          • Iron Hill
    		Minerals of Colorado (1997) Eckels, E. B.
    MinRec 16:171-201
            • Iowa Gulch
    		Minerals of Colorado (1997) E.B. Eckels
            • Iron Hill
    		Minerals of Colorado (1997) E.B. Eckels
    Minerals of Colorado (1997) E.B. Eckels
      • Montezuma Co.
        • La Plata District (California District)
    		Minerals of Colorado (1997) E.B. Eckels
      • Ouray Co.
        • Sneffels District (Mount Sneffels District)
          • Ouray
    		The Mines and Minerals of the Great American Rift, R.W. Holmes & M.B. Kennedy, 1983
      • Park Co.
        • Alma District
          • Alma
    		Minerals of Colorado (1997) Eckels, E. B.
        • Grant
    		Minerals of Colorado (1997) E.B. Eckels
        • Montezuma District
          • Hall Valley
    		Minerals of Colorado (1997) E.B. Eckels
    Minerals of Colorado (1997) Eckels, E. B.
      • San Juan Co.
        • Eureka District
    		Minerals of Colorado (1997) E.B. Eckels
        • Silverton District
          • Poughkeepsie Gulch
    		Minerals of Colorado (1997) E.B. Eckels
    Minerals of Colorado (1997) Eckels, E. B.
    Minerals of Colorado (1997)
      • San Miguel Co.
        • Ouray District (Uncompahgre District)
          • Telluride
    		Minerals of Colorado (1997) Eckel, E. B.
      • Summit Co.
        • Argentine District
          • Peru Creek Area
    		Minerals of Colorado (1997) E.B. Eckels
        • Montezuma Area
    		Minerals of Colorado (1997) E.B. Eckels
    Minerals of Colorado (1997) Eckels, E. B.
    • Idaho
      • Boise Co.
        • Boise Basin District
          • Placerville
    		Dana 7: I:430.
        • Quartzburg District
    		R&M 70:4 pp 242-263
    Ream, Lanny R. 2004. Idaho Minerals, 2nd edition, Revised and Updated
    • Nevada
      • Mineral Co.
        • Borealis District
          • Borealis mine
    		NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada
      • Nye Co.
        • Round Mountain District
    		[MinRec 22:181]
    • New Mexico
      • Hidalgo Co.
        • San Simon District
    		R&M 77:5 p298-305
    • Utah
      • Piute Co.
        • Tushar Mts
          • Cottonwood Creek
            • Mount Baldy District
    		Econ Geol (1986) 81:1932-1952
      • Utah Co.
        • East Tintic Mts
    		UGMS Bull 117 Minerals and Mineral Localities of Utah
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