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Arsenian Pyrite

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Hajar Mine, Guemassa Massif, Marrakech Prefecture, Marrakech-Tensift-El Haouz Region, Morocco
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A variety of Pyrite

An arsenic-bearing variety of pyrite.

Classification of Arsenian Pyrite

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References for Arsenian Pyrite

Reference List:Fleet, M.E., MacLean, P.J., and Barbier, J. (1988): Oscillatory-zoned As-bearing pyrite from strata-bound and stratiform gold deposits: an indicator of ore-fluid evolution. Economic Geology, Monograph 6: 356-362.

Fleet, M.E., Chryssoulis, S.L., MacLean, P.J., Davidson, R., and Weisener, C.G. (1993) Arsenian pyrite from gold deposits: Au and As distribution investigated by SIMS and EMP and color staining and surface oxidation by XPS and LIMS. Canadian Mineralogist: 31: 1-17.

Fleet, M.E. and Mumin, A.H. (1997) Gold-bearing arsenian pyrite and marcasite and arsenopyrite from Carlin-trend gold deposits and laboratory synthesis. American Mineralogist: 82: 182-193.

Simon, G., Hiang, H., Penner-Hahn, J.E., Kesler, S.E., and Kao, L. (1999) Oxidation state of gold and arsenic in gold-bearing arsenian pyrite. American Mineralogist: 84: 1071-1079.

Reich, M. Kesler, S.E., Utsunomiya, S., Palenik, C.S., Chryssoulis, S., and Ewing, R.C. (2005) Solubility of gold in arsenian pyrite. Geochimica et Cosmiochimica Acta: 69: 2781-2796.

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    Localities for Arsenian Pyrite

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    China
     
    • Gansu (Ganzu) Province
      • Dingxi Prefecture
        • Min Co.
          • Western Qinling gold belt
    		Xin-Hui Liu, Lan Yu, Fu-Xin Zhang, Shuang Liu, and Shu-Guang Hua (2005): Northwestern Geology [Xibei Dizhi] 38(4), 45-53.
      • Gannan Autonomous Prefecture
        • Luqu Co.
          • Western Qinling gold belt
    		Peters, S.G. (2002): USGS Open-File Report 02-131.
      • Longnan Prefecture
        • Li Co.
          • Western Qinling gold belt
    		Zhang Fuxin, Zong Jingting, and Ma Jianqin (1999): Chinese Journal of Geochemistry 18(3), 266-275.
    • Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region
      • Baise Prefecture
        • Tianlin Co.
    		Peters, S.G., Huang Jiazhan, Li Zhiping, and Jing Chenggui (2007): Ore Geology Reviews 31, 170-204.
      • Hechi Prefecture
        • Fengshan Co.
    		Zhou, Y., and Wang, K. (2003): Journal of Minerals & Materials Characterization & Engineering 2(2), 83-100.
    • Guizhou Province
      • Qiandongnan Autonomous Prefecture
        • Danzhai Co.
    		Guanqing Lu (1994): PhD Thesis, University of Chicoutimi (Québec), Canada.
      • Qianxi'nan Autonomous Prefecture
        • Ceheng Co.
    		Shuihe Mao (1991): American Mineralogist 76, 1964-1972.
    Xingchun Zhang, Spiro, B., Halls, C., Stanley, C.J., and Keyou Yang (2003): International Geology Review 45(1), 407-470.
        • Xingren Co.
    		Zhiwei Bao (2001): PhD Thesis, University of Québec, Canda.
        • Zhenfeng Co.
    		Xiaohuan Lou (1998), In: Zhiping Li, and S.G. Peters (1998): USGS Open-File Report 98-466, 127-149.
    Liu Jianzhong (2001): Guizhou Geology 18(3), 174-178.
    • Hebei Province
      • Zhangjiakou Prefecture
        • Zhangbei Co.
    		Zhaoshan Chang, White, N.C., Crowe, R.W.A., and Woodhouse, W. (2006): Australian Earth Sciences Convention, Melbourne, July 2-6, 2006.
    • Hunan Province
      • Huaihua Prefecture
        • Yuanling Co.
          • Xiangxi ore field
    		Xiongwei Hu, Satoshi Murao, and Xuchang Huang (1996): Bulletin of the Geological Survey of Japan 47(11), 577-597.
    Sixue Yang, Blum, N., Rahders, E., and Zhenru Zhang (1998): Canadian Mineralogist 36, 1361-1372.
    • Shaanxi Province
      • Hanzhong Prefecture
        • Lüeyang Co.
          • Western Qinling gold belt
            • Jianchaling Mine
    		Jingwen Mao, Yumin Qiu, Goldfarb, R.J., Zhaochong Zhang, Garwin, S., and Ren Fengshou (2002): Mineralium Deposita 37(3/4), 352-377.
    Vielreicher, R.M., Vielreicher, N.M., Hagemann, S.G., and Jones, G. (2003): Mineralium Deposita 38, 538-554
      • Shangluo Prefecture
        • Shanyang Co.
    		http://www.fabiao.net/thread-1484203-1-1.html
        • Zhen'an Co.
          • Western Qinling gold belt
    		Zhang Fuxin, Zong Jingting, and Ma Jianqin (1999): Chinese Journal of Geochemistry 18(3), 266-275.
    Zhao Liqing and Feng Zhongyan (2002): Science in China, Series D (Earth Sciences), 45(2), 123-132.
    Guangde Shi, Xinhui Liu, Yongwen Zhang, Shuang Liu, and Zhiyi Zhang (2005): Journal of Earth Sciences and Environment 27(3), 10-14.
      • Xi'an Prefecture
        • Zhouzhi Co.
          • Western Qinling gold belt
    		Peters, S.G. (2002): USGS Open-File Report: 02-131.
    • Sichuan Province
      • Ngawa (Aba) Autonomous Prefecture
        • Nanping (Jiuzhaigou) Co.
          • Western Qinling gold belt
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        • Rangtang Co. (Zamtang Co.)
          • Western Qinling gold belt
    		Jingwen Mao, Yumin Qiu, Goldfarb, R.J., Zhaochong Zhang, Garwin, S., and Ren Fengshou (2002): Mineralium Deposita 37(3/4), 352-377.
        • Songpan Co.
          • Western Qinling gold belt
    		Peters, S.G. (2002): USGS Open-File Report 02-131.
    Peters, S.G. (2002): USGS Open-File Report 02-131.
    Peters, S.G. (2002): USGS Open-File Report 02-131.
    • Yunnan Province
      • Nujiang Autonomous Prefecture
        • Lanping Co.
    		Liu Jiajun, Li Chaoyang, Zhang Qian, Pan Jiayong, Liu Yuping, Liu Xianfan, Liu Shirong, and Yang Weiguang (2001): Science in China, Series D (Earth Sciences), 44(6), 545-554.
      • Wenshan Autonomous Prefecture
        • Funing Co.
    		Cromie, P.W., and Zaw, K. (2003): Geofluids 3(2), 133-143
    Peters, S.G., Huang Jiazhan, Li Zhiping, and Jing Chenggui (2007): Ore Geology Reviews 31, 170-204.
    Czech Republic
     
    • Bohemia (Böhmen; Boehmen)
      • Central Bohemia Region
        • Vlašim (Wlaschim)
    		Zachariáš, J., Frýda, J., Paterová, B., and Mihaljevič, M. (2004): Mineralogical Magazine 68(1), 31-46.
    Fiji
     
    • Viti Levu
      • Tavua Gold Field
        • Vatukoula
    		Mineralogy and Petrology (2003) 79: 285–307
    Iran
     
    • East Azarbaijan Province
      • Takab (Takan Tepe)
    		Daliran, F. (2008): Mineralium Deposita 43, 383-404.
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