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Scolecite

A valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered
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About ScoleciteHide

Formula:
CaAl2Si3O10 · 3H2O
Colour:
colorless, white , pink, salmon, red, green
Lustre:
Vitreous
Hardness:
5 - 5½
Specific Gravity:
2.25 - 2.29
Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Name:
From the Greek, σκώληξ (skolex) = 'worm' in reference to the mineral's reaction to the blowpipe flame.

Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
3594
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:3594:7
GUID
(UUID V4):
b5569bcb-aa34-4ded-8553-b0fff692327f

IMA Classification of ScoleciteHide

Approved, 'Grandfathered' (first described prior to 1959)
IMA Formula:
Ca(Si3Al2)O10 · 3H2O

Classification of ScoleciteHide

9.GA.05

9 : SILICATES (Germanates)
G : Tektosilicates with zeolitic H2O; zeolite family
A : Zeolites with T5O10 Units – The Fibrous Zeolites
Dana 7th ed.:
77.1.5.5
77.1.5.5

77 : TECTOSILICATES Zeolites
1 : Zeolite group - True zeolites
16.9.22

16 : Silicates Containing Aluminum and other Metals
9 : Aluminosilicates of Ca

Mineral SymbolsHide

As of 2021 there are now IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols (abbreviations) for each mineral species, useful for tables and diagrams.

SymbolSourceReference
SlcIMA–CNMNCWarr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43

Physical Properties of ScoleciteHide

Vitreous
Transparency:
Transparent, Translucent
Comment:
Silky when fibrous
Colour:
colorless, white , pink, salmon, red, green
Streak:
white
Hardness:
5 - 5½ on Mohs scale
Tenacity:
Brittle
Cleavage:
Perfect
Perfect on the {110} and {110}
Fracture:
Irregular/Uneven
Density:
2.25 - 2.29 g/cm3 (Measured)    2.275 g/cm3 (Calculated)

Optical Data of ScoleciteHide

Type:
Biaxial (-)
RI values:
nα = 1.507 - 1.513 nβ = 1.516 - 1.520 nγ = 1.517 - 1.521
2V:
Measured: 36° to 56°, Calculated: 36° to 40°
Max Birefringence:
δ = 0.010
Image shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness)
and does not take into account mineral colouration.
Surface Relief:
Low
Dispersion:
r < v strong
Optical Extinction:
Z = b; X ∧ c = 15° to 18°; Y ∧ a = -14° to -17°.

Chemistry of ScoleciteHide

Mindat Formula:
CaAl2Si3O10 · 3H2O
Common Impurities:
Na,K

Crystallography of ScoleciteHide

Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Class (H-M):
m - Domatic
Space Group:
Bb
Cell Parameters:
a = 18.508(5) Å, b = 18.981(5) Å, c = 6.527(2) Å
β = 90.64°
Ratio:
a:b:c = 0.975 : 1 : 0.344
Unit Cell V:
2,292.79 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
8
Morphology:
Crystals are slender prismatic
Twinning:
On {100}, twin axis [001], contact or penetration twins
Comment:
Non-standard space-group setting F1d1, chosen in order to allow easier comparison with natrolite (Fdd2). Unit-cell parameters of standard setting in space group Cc: a = 6.533, b = 19.030, c = 9.830 Å, β = 109.95° (Comodi et al., 2002).

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0006933ScoleciteComodi P, Gatta G D, Zanazzi P F (2002) High-pressure structural behaviour of scolecite European Journal of Mineralogy 14 567-57420020.0001293
0006934ScoleciteComodi P, Gatta G D, Zanazzi P F (2002) High-pressure structural behaviour of scolecite European Journal of Mineralogy 14 567-57420021.77293
0006935ScoleciteComodi P, Gatta G D, Zanazzi P F (2002) High-pressure structural behaviour of scolecite European Journal of Mineralogy 14 567-57420023.38293
0006936ScoleciteComodi P, Gatta G D, Zanazzi P F (2002) High-pressure structural behaviour of scolecite European Journal of Mineralogy 14 567-57420020.0001293
0008025ScoleciteStuckenschmidt E, Joswig W, Baur W H, Hofmeister W (1997) Scolecite, Part I: Refinement of high-order data, separation of internal and external vibrational amplitudes from displacement parameters Physics and Chemistry of Minerals 24 403-41019970293
0009906ScoleciteKuntzinger S, Ghermani N E, Dusausoy Y, Lecomte C (1998) Distribution and topology of the electron density in an aluminosilicate compound from high-resolution X-ray diffraction data: the case of scolecite Acta Crystallographica B54 819-83319980293
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X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide

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Radiation - Copper Kα
Data Set:
Data courtesy of RRUFF project at University of Arizona, used with permission.
Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacingIntensity
5.848 Å(100)
2.882 Å(100)
6.590 Å(90)
4.387 Å(90)
2.851 Å(70)
4.722 Å(60)
2.929 Å(60)
4.608 Å(50)
2.204 Å(40)
4.208 Å(30)
3.221 Å(30)
3.181 Å(30)
3.151 Å(30)
Comments:
Near Surat Thani, Thailand. Data from Smith and Walls (1971).

Geological EnvironmentHide

Paragenetic Mode(s):
Paragenetic ModeEarliest Age (Ga)
Stage 3a: Earth’s earliest Hadean crust>4.50
10 : Basalt-hosted zeolite minerals
Stage 3b: Earth’s earliest hydrosphere>4.45
14 : Hot springs, geysers, and other subaerial geothermal minerals
High-𝑇 alteration and/or metamorphism
31 : Thermally altered carbonate, phosphate, and iron formations
Geological Setting:
Cavities in basalts; Alpine clefts.

Synonyms of ScoleciteHide

Other Language Names for ScoleciteHide

Relationship of Scolecite to other SpeciesHide

Other Members of this group:
Gonnardite(Na,Ca)2(Si,Al)5O10 · 3H2OOrth.
MesoliteNa2Ca2Si9Al6O30 · 8H2OOrth. mm2 : Fdd2
NatroliteNa2Al2Si3O10 · 2H2OOrth. mm2 : Fdd2
ParanatroliteNa2Al2Si3O10 · 3H2OMon. m : Bb

Common AssociatesHide

Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
137 photos of Scolecite associated with Stilbite SubgroupM6-7[Al8-9Si27-28O72] · nH2O
135 photos of Scolecite associated with Fluorapophyllite-(K)KCa4(Si8O20)(F,OH) · 8H2O
101 photos of Scolecite associated with CalciteCaCO3
95 photos of Scolecite associated with Apophyllite GroupAB4[Si8O22]X · 8H2O
64 photos of Scolecite associated with ChalcedonySiO2
62 photos of Scolecite associated with Stilbite-CaNaCa4(Si27Al9)O72 · 28H2O
61 photos of Scolecite associated with LaumontiteCaAl2Si4O12 · 4H2O
57 photos of Scolecite associated with PowelliteCa(MoO4)
39 photos of Scolecite associated with MesoliteNa2Ca2Si9Al6O30 · 8H2O
34 photos of Scolecite associated with Heulandite Subgroup(Na/Ca/K)5-6[Al8-9 Si27-28 O72] · nH2O

Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat GroupingHide

9.GA.05Gonnardite(Na,Ca)2(Si,Al)5O10 · 3H2OOrth.
9.GA.05MesoliteNa2Ca2Si9Al6O30 · 8H2OOrth. mm2 : Fdd2
9.GA.05NatroliteNa2Al2Si3O10 · 2H2OOrth. mm2 : Fdd2
9.GA.05ParanatroliteNa2Al2Si3O10 · 3H2OMon. m : Bb
9.GA.10Thomsonite-CaNaCa2[Al5Si5O20] · 6H2OOrth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m)
9.GA.10Thomsonite-SrNa(Sr,Ca)2[Al5Si5O20] · 7H2OOrth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m)
9.GA.15EdingtoniteBa[Al2Si3O10] · 4H2OOrth. 2 2 2 : P21 21 21
9.GA.15KalborsiteK6Al4BSi6O20(OH)4ClTet. 4 2m : P4 21c
9.GA.20Tetranatrolite

Fluorescence of ScoleciteHide

May be yellow to brown in LW and SW.

Other InformationHide

Electrical:
Pyreoelectric, piezeoelectric.
Health Risks:
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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References for ScoleciteHide

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Localities for ScoleciteHide

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Locality ListHide

- This locality has map coordinates listed. - This locality has estimated coordinates. ⓘ - Click for references and further information on this occurrence. ? - Indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality. - Good crystals or important locality for species. - World class for species or very significant. (TL) - Type Locality for a valid mineral species. (FRL) - First Recorded Locality for everything else (eg varieties). Struck out - Mineral was erroneously reported from this locality. Faded * - Never found at this locality but inferred to have existed at some point in the past (e.g. from pseudomorphs).

All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Antarctica
 
  • Eastern Antarctica
    • Victoria Land
      • Mawson Glacier
Tschernich (1992)
Smith (1964)
  • Western Antarctica
    • Antarctic Peninsula
      • South Shetland Islands
        • King George Island
Ref.: Birkenmajer K.
Argentina
 
  • Mendoza Province
    • Las Heras Department
      • Capdevilla District
Pagano et al. (2016) +2 other references
  • Neuquén Province
    • Huiliches department
R. S. Bowman and S. E. Delap (Eds.)
    • Los Lagos Department
Vattuone et al. (2001)
  • Río Negro Province
    • Bariloche Department
Juan Carlos Lodovichi (juancalo@bvconline.com.ar)
Australia
 
  • Australian Capital Territory
    • Canberra Central District
\"Zeolites in Tertiary basalts of the Canberra Region\" (author not known at this time)
  • Northern Territory
    • Victoria-Daly Region
      • Kalkarindji (Wave Hill)
Sutton (2003) +1 other reference
  • South Australia
    • Flinders Ranges
      • North Flinders Ranges
        • Arkaroola Region (Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary; Arkaroola Station)
Australian Mineralogist 2 (2)
  • Tasmania
    • Central Highlands municipality
R Bottrill collection
    • George Town municipality
      • Hillwood
        • Craigburn
www.crocoite.com (2003)
    • Huon Valley municipality
      • Huon-Channel region
Taheri
    • Meander Valley municipality
      • Upper Mersey Valley
Bottrill et al. (2008)
  • Victoria
    • Yarra Ranges Shire
Austria
 
  • Carinthia
    • Spittal an der Drau District
      • Flattach
        • Wurten
Paar et al. (1998)
      • Malta
        • Koschach
Niedermayr et al. (1995)
Niedermayr et al. (1995)
          • Pflüglhof Inn
Niedermayr et al. (1995)
      • Mörtschach
Niedermayr et al. (1995)
      • Reißeck
        • Kolbnitz
          • Riekengraben
Niedermayr et al. (1995)
Niedermayr et al. (1995)
    • Wolfsberg District
      • Frantschach-Sankt Gertraud
        • Fraßgraben
Niedermayr et al. (1995)
  • Salzburg
    • St. Johann im Pongau District
      • Bad Gastein
        • Böckstein
Strasser (1989)
Strasser (1989)
        • Naßfeld valley
          • Kreuzkogel massif
Strasser (1989)
Strasser (1989)
    • Zell am See District
      • Bramberg am Wildkogel
        • Kratzenberg
Strasser (1989)
Strasser (1989)
      • Hollersbach im Pinzgau
Strasser (1989)
Strasser (1989)
Strasser (1989)
      • Krimml
Strasser (1989)
      • Mittersill
        • Mittersill Scheelite deposit
Strasser (1989)
      • Neukirchen am Großvenediger
Strasser (1989)
Knobloch et al. (2022)
Strasser (1989)
        • Gosskopf
Strasser (1989)
Strasser (1989)
Strasser (1989)
      • Rauris
        • Grieswies - Krumlkeeskopf area
Strasser (1989)
        • Ritterkopf massif
Strasser (1989)
      • Uttendorf
        • Enzingerboden
          • Tauernmoos lake
Strasser (1989)
  • Styria
    • Bruck-Mürzzuschlag District
      • Pernegg an der Mur
        • Kirchdorf
          • Traföß
            • Trafößgraben
Postl et al. (1988)
Sigmund (1916)
    • Graz-Umgebung District
      • Frohnleiten
        • Laufnitzdorf
Sigmund (1917)
      • Übelbach
Meixner (1971)
  • Tyrol
    • Schwaz District
      • Brandberg
Exel (1993)
      • Finkenberg
Exel (1993)
      • Mayrhofen
Exel (1993)
  • Vorarlberg
    • Bludenz District
      • Gaschurn
Niedermayr (1991)
Bolivia
 
  • Cochabamba
    • Ayopaya Province
PXRD by Alfredo Petrov
Bosnia and Herzegovina
 
Brazil
 
  • Rio Grande do Sul
    • Morro Reuter
Lapis 29 (9)
Mr. Rafael Hernandes Corrêa-Silva.
Carles Curto Milà
  • Santa Catarina
www.museumin.ufrgs.br (2003)
Bulgaria
 
  • Burgas Province
    • Burgas Municipality
      • Burgas
        • Banevo
Marcus Vau Collection +1 other reference
  • Sofia City Province
    • Stolichna Municipality
      • Vitosha Mt
        • Vladaya
I. Kostov et al. (1964)
Canada
 
  • British Columbia
    • Osoyoos Mining Division
      • Olalla
Tschernich (1992)
  • New Brunswick
    • Charlotte Co.
"Geology of New Brunswick: field guide ...
        • Eel Brook Beach
Sabina (2015)
Sabina (2015)
  • Nova Scotia
    • Annapolis Co.
Tschernich (1992)
    • Cumberland Co.
Pe-Piper et al. (2002) +2 other references
    • Digby Co.
Tschernich (1992)
Sabina (2015) +1 other reference
Sabina (2015) +1 other reference
    • Kings Co.
The Nova Scotia Mineral Occurrence ... +1 other reference
Tschernich (1992)
  • Québec
    • Chaudière-Appalaches
      • Les Appalaches RCM
        • Saint-Joseph-de-Coleraine
László Horváth (p.c., 2003) +1 other reference
Museum Thetford Mines collection
        • Thetford Mines
          • Black Lake
Mineralogical Record 20
GAUDARD (1993)
GAUDARD (1993)
GAUDARD (1993)
    • Estrie
      • Les Sources RCM
        • Val-des-Sources
Horváth et al. (2013)
    • Outaouais
      • Gatineau TE
Van Velthuizen et al. (2006)
  • Yukon
    • Watson Lake mining district
Peatfield (n.d.)
Chile
 
  • Coquimbo
    • Elqui Province
      • Coquimbo
        • Vicuña
Tschernich (1992)
      • La Serena
        • Arqueros Ag mining district
maurizio dini - based on samples from ...
        • Talcuna Cu-Mn-Ag mining district
Maurizio Dini collection - analysed ...
Maurizio Dini collection (PXRD-analysed by Uwe Kolitsch)
  • Maule
    • Linares Province
Tschernich (1992)
China
 
  • Hebei
    • Handan
      • She County
Cao Zhengmin et al. (1987)
  • Jilin
    • Yanbian Chaoxianzu
      • Yanji City
Yongming Shi et al. (2006)
Costa Rica
 
  • San José Province
    • Puriscal Canton
      • Candelarita District
Zeledón (2004)
Micro Probe Volume VII Number 7 Spring ...
Micro Probe Volume VII Number 7 Spring ...
    • Santa Ana Canton
Micro Probe Volume VII Number 7 Spring ...
Zeledón (2004)
Zeledón (2004)
Czech Republic
 
  • Olomouc Region
    • Jeseník District
      • Žulová
Kruťa (Frýdberka)
    • Šumperk District
Kučera
      • Hraběšice
Novotný +2 other references
      • Šumperk
Novotný
  • Ústí nad Labem Region
    • Děčín District
      • Jílové
        • Horní Jílové
Rychlý et al. (1980)
      • Těchlovice
Bulletin Mineralogie Petrologie vol.26
  • Vysočina Region
    • Žďár nad Sázavou District
Review of zeolite mineralizations from ...
      • Věžná
Ethiopia
 
  • Tigray Region
Scherillo (1938) +1 other reference
Faroe Islands
 
  • Eysturoy Region
Tschernich (1992)
  • Streymoy Region
    • Streymoy
      • Tórshavn Municipality
Tschernich (1992)
  • Suðuroy Region
Tschernich (1992)
Betz (1981)
France
 
  • Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
    • Puy-de-Dôme
      • Ambert
        • Brousse
Leconte J. (2015)
      • Clermont-Ferrand
        • Saint-Jean-des-Ollières
Queneau (n.d.)
      • Issoire
        • Gignat
Queneau (n.d.)
    • Savoie
      • Albertville
        • La Léchère
          • Bonneval-Tarentaise
Bernard (2011)
  • Corsica
    • Haute-Corse
      • Bastia
        • Canari
ID by XRD from Dr.Niedermayr (NHM Vienna)
  • French Southern and Antarctic Lands
    • Kerguelen Islands
Giret et al. (1992)
  • Nouvelle-Aquitaine
    • Landes
      • Dax
B. Azambre and P. Monchoux
  • Occitanie
    • Aveyron
      • Rodez
        • Espalion
Boutry et al. (1986)
P. Nativel +1 other reference
Bull. Minéral.
Navitel (1972)
Germany
 
  • Baden-Württemberg
    • Freiburg Region
      • Tuttlingen
        • Immendingen
Weiß (1990)
  • Bavaria
    • Lower Bavaria
      • Freyung-Grafenau District
        • Röhrnbach
Neschen (n.d.)
    • Lower Franconia
      • Haßberge District
        • Maroldsweisach
Wittern (2001)
    • Upper Palatinate
      • Neustadt an der Waldnaab District
        • Windischeschenbach
Schwarzmeier (2015) +2 other references
  • Hesse
    • Darmstadt
      • Darmstadt-Dieburg
        • Roßdorf
Weiß (1990)
      • Wetteraukreis
        • Ortenberg
  • Lower Saxony
    • Goslar District
      • Braunlage
  • North Rhine-Westphalia
    • Arnsberg
      • Hochsauerlandkreis
        • Meschede
          • Remblinghausen
Wittern (2001)
  • Rhineland-Palatinate
    • Birkenfeld
      • Idar-Oberstein
        • Schönlautenbach
Leyser (1948)
    • Vulkaneifel
      • Gerolstein
        • Walsdorf
          • Zilsdorf
Hentschel
    • Westerwaldkreis
      • Bad Marienberg
        • Lautzenbrücken
Weiß (1990)
  • Saxony
    • Erzgebirgskreis
      • Bärenstein
Witzke (1994)
  • Thuringia
    • Wartburg District
      • Gerstungen
        • Marksuhl
Greenland
 
  • Qeqertalik
    • Disko Island
Bøggild (1953)
Bøggild (1953)
Bøggild (1953)
Bøggild (1953)
Bøggild (1953)
Bøggild (1953)
      • Queertarsuaq (Godhavn)
Bøggild (1953)
Bøggild (1953)
Bøggild (1953)
Bøggild (1953)
Bøggild (1953)
      • Uivfaq
Bøggild (1953)
  • Sermersooq
DK Bird et al. (1985)
Hungary
 
  • Baranya County
    • Pécs District
      • Hird
Koch: Minerals of Hungary
      • Hosszúhetény
www.geomania.hu
  • Fejér County
    • Gárdony District
      • Nadap
  • Veszprém County
    • Tapolca District
      • Badacsonytomaj
Szakáll et al. (1996)
      • Káptalantóti
Koch: Minerals of Hungary
      • Nemesgulács
Szakáll et al. (1996)
Szakáll & Jánosi: Minerals of Hungary
      • Szigliget
Koch: Minerals of Hungary
      • Zalahaláp
Lapis 01/1978 p.31 +1 other reference
  • Zala County
    • Keszthely district
      • Zalaszántó
Koch: Minerals of Hungary
Iceland
 
  • Eastern Region
[World of Stones 9/96 p.29] +1 other reference
    • Fjarðabyggð
      • Breiðdalsvík
Zeolite collection of Volker Betz
Zeolite colletion of Volker Betz +1 other reference
      • Breiðdalur
Zeolite collection of Volker Betz
      • Neskaupstaður
Personally collected by Günter Frenz
Sæmundsson et al. (2014)
    • Múlaþing
      • Djúpavogshreppur
        • Berufjörður
          • Berufjarðará Valley
Zeolite collection of Volker Betz
Luis Costa specimen
Neuhoff et al. (1999)
Zeolite collection of Volker Betz
        • Hamarsfjörður
Zeolite collection of Volker Betz
Selbekk et al. (2004)
  • Northeastern Region
    • Þingeyjarsveit
      • Flateyjardalur
Zeolite collection of Volker Betz
      • Skútustaðahreppur
        • Myvatn
Tamjidi
  • Northwestern Region
    • Sveitarfélagið Skagafjörður
      • Sauðárkrókur
Personally collected by Günter Frenz
  • Southern Region
    • Hornafjörður
Blake (1966)
  • Western Region
    • Borgarbyggð
Jamison K. Turnbull collection
Personally collected by Günter Frenz
    • Grundarfjarðarbær
Collection of Volker Betz
    • Hvalfjarðarsveit
Personally collected by Günter Frenz
India
 
  • Maharashtra
    • Konkan Division
      • Raigad District
Specimens received from Salim Tyebjee
Ottens et al. (2022)
        • Mumbai Suburban District
          • Malad
Karel Bal Collection +1 other reference
    • Nashik Division
Fabreminerals specimen photo
M.F.Makki
Ottens (2011)
        • Sangamner
Quebul Fine Minerals
MinRec Sept. 2006
Michael Shaw Collection
        • Jamner
Martins da Pedra photo
        • Sawade Pr Chandsar
Arnav Khokarale Collection
      • Nashik District
Ottens et al. (2019)
Rock Currier
Rock Currier
        • Sinnar
In the collection of Alex Earl +1 other reference
    • Pune Division
      • Pune District
Arnav Khokarale Collection
        • Junnar
          • Junnar
Michael Shaw Collection
Specimens in the collection of Rock ...
Arnav Khokarale Collection
  • Telangana
    • Adilabad District
Sakki et al. (2017)
Iran
 
  • Qom Province
Kousehlar et al. (2012)
  • Tehran Province
Bazargani-Guilani et al. (2004)
    • Robat Karim County
Tabbakh Shabani et al. (2019)
Italy
 
  • Aosta Valley
    • Ayas
      • Champoluc
Piccoli et al. (2007)
    • Champdepraz
Giovanni Scapin Collection
    • Courmayeur
Piccoli et al. (2007)
  • Campania
    • Naples
      • Somma-Vesuvius Complex
        • Mount Somma
          • Ercolano
            • San Vito
Imma Punzo find & collection
Russo et al. (2004)
  • Liguria
    • Genoa
      • Casarza Ligure
Marchesini et al. (1998)
      • Castiglione Chiavarese
        • Campegli
Ciuffardi et al. (2008)
    • La Spezia Province
Antofilli
Bracco R. et al. (La Spezia, Liguria)
  • Lombardy
    • Brescia Province
      • Breno
        • Cornone di Blumone
Enrico Bonacina specimen
    • Sondrio Province
      • Madesimo
Bedognè et al. (2006)
      • Novate Mezzola
        • Codera Valley
Ghizzoni et al. (2005)
Ghizzoni et al. (2005)
Ghizzoni et al. (2005)
Ghizzoni et al. (2005)
Ghizzoni et al. (2005)
Ghizzoni et al. (2005)
      • Torre di Santa Maria
        • Torreggio Valley
          • Airale Valley
Sigismund (1948) +1 other reference
      • Valdidentro
Romani (1989) +1 other reference
      • Valdisotto
Romani et al. (1997) +1 other reference
Romani et al. (1997) +1 other reference
      • Valfurva
Sorrell (n.d.)
Romani (1989) +1 other reference
        • Zebrù Valley
Bedognè et al. (2006)
hède frédéric
  • Piedmont
    • Biella Province
      • Campiglia Cervo
        • San Paolo Cervo
Martini et al. (2012)
Martini et al. (2012)
    • Metropolitan City of Turin
      • Balme
"Minerali in Val d'Ala" (referred to a neighbour locality, "Alpe Garavela")
      • Lemie
Borson (1830) +4 other references
      • Usseglio
Piccoli et al. (2007)
    • Verbano-Cusio-Ossola Province
      • Baceno
        • Devero Alp
Piccoli et al. (2007)
      • Beura-Cardezza
Roggiani (1970b)
      • Craveggia
        • Rio Vasca
Mattioli (1979) +2 other references
      • Crodo
Mattioli V. (1979) +1 other reference
      • Druogno
        • Orcesco
Mattioli V. (1987)
      • Formazza
Appiani R. et al. (2003)
Appiani R. et al. (Verbano-Cusio-Ossola)
Sergio Varvello find & collection.
        • Sabbione Glacier area
Alberto Vaghi collection
        • Vallone del Vannino
Piccoli et al. (2007)
      • Mergozzo
        • Nibbio
Roggiani (1975) +2 other references
      • Ornavasso
Piccoli et al. (2007)
      • Premia
Piccoli et al. (2007)
Alberto Vaghi collection +1 other reference
Milanesi D. (1998)
Mattioli V. (1974)
Piccoli et al. (2007)
      • Villadossola
Rivista Mineralogica Italiana
  • Sardinia
    • Sassari Province
      • La Maddalena
        • La Maddalena Island
Billows (1941)
    • South Sardinia Province
      • Fluminimaggiore
Bortolozzi (n.d.)
  • Sicily
    • Metropolitan City of Messina
      • Eolie Islands (Aeolian Islands)
        • Lipari
          • Vulcano Island
Campostrini et al. (2011)
  • Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-South Tyrol)
    • South Tyrol
Exel (1987)
      • Salten-Schlern (Salto-Sciliar)
        • Kastelruth (Castelrotto)
Passaglia (1972) +5 other references
    • Trento Province (Trentino)
      • Ala
        • Pilcante
Boscardin et al. (1984) +1 other reference
      • Altopiano della Vigolana
        • Centa San Nicolò
          • Vigolana Mount
Bortolozzi (n.d.)
      • Mazzin
        • Udai Valley
Lorenz (2002) +1 other reference
      • Moena
Ferretti et al. (2013)
      • Mori
        • Pannone
Bortolozzi (n.d.)
Bortolozzi (n.d.)
      • San Giovanni di Fassa
Exel (1987)
Gasser (1913) +1 other reference
      • Terragnolo
        • Borcola Pass
Zordan A. (2014)
Bortolozzi (n.d.)
  • Tuscany
    • Livorno Province
      • Capoliveri
Nannoni R. et al. (Isola d'Elba)
    • Metropolitan City of Florence
Brizzi G. et al. (FI)
Brizzi G. et al. (FI)
  • Veneto
    • Belluno Province
      • Rocca Pietore
Giordano (2014)
        • Pettorina Valley
          • Sottoguda-Palue area
Paolo Bosio collection. Analyzed by means of WDS Camebax SX-100 microprobe at the Institute of Geochemistry and Analytical Chemistry of the Russian Academy of Sciences V.I. Vernadskiy (GEOKHI RAN)
    • Padova Province
      • Cinto Euganeo
        • Faedo
          • Monte Fasolo
Passaglia et al. (1995) +1 other reference
    • Vicenza Province
      • Posina
        • Borcola Pass
Boscardin M. et al. (2011)
      • Valdastico
Bortolozzi (n.d.)
Japan
 
  • Ehime Prefecture
    • Kamiukena District
Yamada (2004)
  • Fukushima Prefecture
Matsuyama (2001)
  • Gunma Prefecture
    • Annaka City
Gunma university Academic Information Repository et al. (2000)
  • Kanagawa Prefecture
    • Ashigarakami District
      • Yamakita
Dr. Kameki Kinoshita collection (curated at Geological Survey of Japan)
  • Nagasaki Prefecture
Petrov (n.d.)
  • Niigata Prefecture
    • Jōetsu City
Petrov (n.d.)
  • Shizuoka Prefecture
    • Izu City
Aoki et al. (1980)
Kazakhstan
 
  • Kostanay Region
    • Rudny
Evseev (1995)
Kenya
 
  • Meru County
Baker (1967)
Madagascar
 
  • Alaotra-Mangoro
    • Amparafaravola District
      • Morarano Chrome Commune
Lacroix (1922)
  • Diana
Behier (1963)
Lacroix (1922)
  • Ihorombe
    • Ihosy District
      • Mahasoa
Lacroix (1941)
Mexico
 
  • Zacatecas
    • Sombrerete Municipality
      • San Martín
        • San Martín-Sabinas District
Megaw (2023)
Middle East
 
Gross (1977)
Namibia
 
  • Erongo Region
    • Dâures Constituency
      • Brandberg Area
von Bezing (2007)
        • Messum Igneous Complex
von Bezing (2007)
  • Kunene Region
    • Khorixas
      • Grootberg Mountain
Steffen et al. (2006)
New Zealand
 
  • Auckland Region
    • Whangaparaoa
Zeolites and associated minerals from Parnell Grit beds of the East Coast Bays Formation et al. (NZ)
  • Canterbury Region
    • Ashburton District
      • Rangitata Valley
J. Thornton in Micro-Scope
  • Marlborough Region
Essence of Micro-Scope
  • Northland Region
    • Kaipara District
      • Dargaville
Von Blaramberg (1987)
  • Waikato Region
    • Waikato District
Spratt et al. (1975)
Nicaragua
 
  • León Department
Tschernich (1992)
North America
 
182-183. +1 other reference
Norway
 
  • Agder
    • Arendal
      • Øyestad
Bugge (1954)
  • Buskerud
    • Kongsberg
      • Overberget Mining Field
Nordrum (1995)
Bancroft et al. (2001)
    • Lier
      • Lierskogen
Eldjarn (1973) +1 other reference
  • Innlandet
    • Lom
      • Bøverdalen
Garmo (1983)
  • Møre og Romsdal
    • Ørsta
Bergen Museum
    • Rauma
Garmo (2006)
    • Stranda
      • Hellesylt
Garmo (2013)
  • Nordland
    • Fauske
      • Sulitjelma
        • Sulitjelma Copper Mines
Nordrum (2004)
Nordrum (2004)
  • Oslo
    • Grorud
Kvamsdal (1999)
  • Troms og Finnmark
    • Hasvik
Bøe (2001)
Sturt et al. (1965)
  • Trøndelag
    • Holtålen
      • Haltdalen
Nordrum (2009)
    • Oppdal
Witsø (1994)
      • Vinstradalen
        • Risberget
Witsø (1994)
Atle Michalsen photo & specimen
  • Vestfold
    • Holmestrand
      • Sande
Nordrum et al. (1997) +1 other reference
  • Vestland
    • Bergen
      • Ytrebygda
Bergen Museum
    • Luster
      • Berdalen
        • Hurrungane
Selbekk et al. (2006)
Poland
 
  • Lower Silesian Voivodeship
    • Karkonosze County
      • Gmina Jeżów Sudecki
        • Siedlęcin
Lis et al. (1986)
    • Kłodzko County
      • Gmina Nowa Ruda
Andrzejewski K. (1993)
      • Nowa Ruda
Andrzejewski K. (1993)
    • Świdnica County
      • Gmina Dobromierz
Lis et al. (1986)
Körber et al. (2005)
Lis et al. (1986)
Romania
 
  • Caraş-Severin County
    • Prigor
Marincea et al. (2014, September) +1 other reference
  • Mehedinti County
    • Dubova
Koller G.
Russia
 
  • Kamchatka Krai
    • Bystrinsky District
      • Central Kamchatka mining district
Okrugin et al. (2015)
        • Baranyevskoe ore field
Okrugin et al. (2015)
    • Yelizovsky District
Okrugin et al. (2015)
      • Kronotsky Reserve
Active Volcanoes of Kamchatka
Okrugin et al. (2015)
Okrugin et al. (2015)
  • Murmansk Oblast
    • Kovdorsky District
      • Kovdor Massif
Sorokhtina et al. (2008)
  • Primorsky Krai
    • Dalnegorsk Urban District
Grant et al. (2001)
[World of Stones 12:49]
  • Sverdlovsk Oblast
    • Asbest
Antonov A.A. [Антонов А.А.] (2003)
Slovakia
 
  • Banská Bystrica Region
    • Lučenec District
Ďuďa
  • Prešov Region
    • Poprad District
      • Vysoké Tatry
Kreutz S. (1931)
    • Prešov District
      • Fintice
Ďuďa
      • Vyšná Šebastová
Martin Števko (PXRD confirmed)
    • Vranov nad Topľou District
      • Vechec
Martin Števko-unpublished
South Africa
 
  • KwaZulu-Natal
    • uMkhanyakude District Municipality
Windisch (2014)
    • Uthukela District Municipality
      • Ladysmith
        • Durban Townlands
Tschernich (1992)
  • Limpopo
    • Mopani District Municipality
      • Ba-Phalaborwa Local Municipality
        • Phalaborwa
Gliddon (1996) +1 other reference
Spain
 
  • Andalusia
    • Cádiz
      • Torre Alháquime
Mineralogical Record (1996)
  • Aragon
    • Huesca
      • Estopiñán del Castillo
Calvo (2008)
Calvo (2008)
  • Canary Islands
    • Las Palmas Province
      • Fuerteventura
La Iglesia A. et al. (1990)
      • Gran Canaria
        • Agaete
          • El Risco
Collection of Volker Betz
          • Risco Faneque
Betz (2009)
  • Catalonia
    • Barcelona
      • Selva-Maresme
        • Fogars de la Selva-Tordera
          • Sant Corneli volcano
Bareche (2005)
    • Lleida
      • Alta Ribagorça
        • El Pont de Suert
  • Valencian Community
    • Alicante
      • Albatera
Analyzed by XRD by Dr. Joan Vinals (Barcelona)
Sweden
 
  • Jämtland County
    • Åre
      • Åreskutan
  • Norrbotten County
    • Kiruna
      • Svappavaara
Bjällerud (1989)
Switzerland
 
  • Bern
    • Interlaken-Oberhasli
      • Guttannen
        • Oberaar lake area
          • Aargrat
Parker (1973) +3 other references
  • Grisons
    • Maloja Region
      • Bregaglia
        • Upper Val Bregaglia
          • Löbbia
Stalder et al. (1998)
          • Promontogno
Stalder et al. (1998)
          • Soglio
Stalder et al. (1998)
          • Val Forno
Stalder et al. (1998)
    • Moesa Region
      • Calanca
        • Arvigo
Weiß et al. (1997) +1 other reference
    • Surselva Region
      • Disentis
        • Sogn Placi Valley
Stalder et al. (1998)
      • Tujetsch
Jahn (2004)
        • Val Maighels
Stalder et al. (1998)
M Kampf collection
        • Val Strem
Stalder et al. (1998)
  • Ticino
    • Leventina
      • Airolo
        • Lucendro Valley
Stalder et al. (1998)
Stalder et al. (1998)
    • Riviera
      • Riviera
        • Lodrino
Weiß (1982)
    • Vallemaggia
      • Cevio
...
  • Uri
    • Reuss Valley
      • Felli Valley
Stalder et al. (1998)
Stalder et al. (1998)
Die Mineralien der Schweiz
      • Göschenen
        • Göschenen Valley
          • Göscheneralp
Stalder et al. (1998)
Christian Bracke Collection
    • Silenen
      • Maderanertal
Stalder et al. (1998)
    • Urseren
      • Hospental
        • Zumdorf
Stalder et al. (1973)
  • Valais
    • Goms
      • Binn
        • Chriegalp valley
Stalder et al. (1998)
Stalder et al. (1998)
      • Fiesch
Stalder et al. (1998)
      • Fieschertal
        • Burg - Fiesch Glacier area
Stalder et al. (1998)
    • Hérens
      • Evolène
        • Arolla Valley
          • Arolla
Stéphane Cuchet and Nicolas Meisser
Stalder et al. (1998)
    • Westlich Raron
      • Blatten
        • Lang glacier area
Stalder et al. (1998)
Stalder et al. (1998)
      • Ferden
        • Goppenstein
Stalder et al. (1998)
      • Wiler
Stalder et al. (1998)
Stalder et al. (1998)
Taiwan
 
Proceedings of the Geological Society of China (1979) +1 other reference
    • Penghu Islands
Tschernich (1992)
Tanzania
 
  • Manyara Region
    • Simanjiro District
      • Lelatema Mountains
Collection of Werner Radl.
Thailand
 
  • Surat Thani Province
    • Surat Thani
Smith et al. (1971)
Turkey
 
  • Ankara Province
Hatipoglu (2016)
UK
 
  • England
    • Cornwall
      • Mullion
Wilson et al. (2008)
      • St Keverne
Golley et al. (1995) +1 other reference
  • Northern Ireland
    • Co. Antrim
Wilson O. et al. (2003)
Walker (1962)
    • County Down
      • Kilkeel
        • Aughrim Hill
Moreton et al. (2012)
  • Scotland
    • Argyll and Bute
      • Isle of Mull
        • Ben More
BMS Collection 1146 +1 other reference
McLintock (1915)
McLintock (1915)
        • Loch Na Keal
    • East Renfrewshire
      • Barrhead
Allan (1973)
    • Highland
      • East Sutherland and Edderton
        • Morvern
Render (n.d.)
Render (n.d.)
      • Eilean á Chèo
        • Isle of Skye
          • Minginish
            • Carbost
              • Talisker
Livingstone (2002)
          • Struan
Wolfgang Hampel
          • Trotternish
            • Portree
    • Outer Hebrides
St Kilda: an Illustrated Account of the Geology. Harding R.R. (British Geological Survey Report Vol 16, No 7)
Ukraine
 
  • Crimea
Tischenko A. data
USA
 
  • Alaska
    • Petersburg Borough
June 1997 +3 other references
June 1997 +3 other references
  • Arizona
    • Graham County
      • Lone Star Mining District (Safford Mining District; Dos Pobres Mining District)
        • Gila Valley
          • Geronimo
Galbraith (1959)
    • Pinal County
Anthony et al. (1995)
  • California
    • Plumas County
      • Plumas Copper Belt
        • Taylorsville Mining District
          • Moonlight Peak
            • Lights Creek Copper deposits (Moonlight Mine; Sulfide Ridge deposits; Lights Canyon deposits)
Van Nostrand Reinholt Press: 372. +3 other references
    • Riverside County
      • Jurupa Valley
        • Crestmore
Van Nostrand Reinholt Press: 372. +1 other reference
  • Colorado
    • Boulder County
      • Sugarloaf Mining District
Eckel et al. (1997)
    • Gunnison County
      • Dorchester Mining District
        • Taylor Park
Tschernich (1992) +1 other reference
    • Summit County
      • Gore Range
Eckel et al. (1997)
  • Connecticut
    • Litchfield County
      • Thomaston
Januzzi et al. (1976) +2 other references
  • Georgia
    • DeKalb County
      • Little Stone Mountain
Cook (1978)
Cook (1978)
  • Hawaii
    • Honolulu County
      • Oahu Island
        • Koolau Range (Koolau caldera)
Tschernich (1992)
  • Maine
    • Cumberland County
      • Windham
King et al. (1994)
  • Maryland
    • Baltimore County
Ostrander (1940)
    • Harford County
Jonathan Harris
    • Montgomery County
      • Rockville
Parker (2014)
  • Massachusetts
    • Berkshire County
Gleba (2008)
    • Hampshire County
- (1917)
      • Pelham
Emerson (1895)
  • Minnesota
    • Cook County
      • Schroeder
Mike Hedtke (2000)
  • Nevada
    • Clark County
Castor et al. (2004)
    • Lyon County
      • Silver City Mining District
Castor et al. (2004)
    • Storey County
Castor et al. (2004)
    • Washoe County
      • Pah Rah Range (Pah Rah Mts)
Castor et al. (2004)
  • New Jersey
    • Bergen County
      • Edgewater
Mins. of NYC & Environs (1931)
    • Essex County
      • Montclair
        • Upper Montclair
Mins. of NYC & Its Environs (1931) +1 other reference
    • Hudson County
      • Jersey City
        • Bergen Hill
Amer. Jour. of Sci.: 40:69-73 (1841)
    • Mercer County
      • Hopewell Township
Manchester (1931)
    • Passaic County
      • Little Falls Township
        • Great Notch
Mins. of NYC & Its Environs (1931) +1 other reference
      • Paterson
Mineral Collector: 2:138-139 et al. (1895) +2 other references
  • New Mexico
    • Grant County
Northrop et al. (1996)
        • U. V. Industries Continental Pit
R. S. Bowman and S. E. Delap (Eds.)
  • North Carolina
    • Rowan County
      • Woodleaf
Rocks & Min.: 60:96 +1 other reference
  • Oregon
    • Clackamas County
Micro Probe Volume VI Number 4
Bargar et al. (1997)
    • Grant County
      • Ritter
Micro Probe Volume VII Number 8 Fall ...
    • Jackson County
      • Lost Creek Reservoir
Phyllis Richardson
Phyllis Richardson
    • Lane County
      • Springfield
Micro Probe Volume VI Number 4
    • Linn County
      • Quartzville Mining District
Micro Probe Volume VII Number 10 Fall ...
    • Marion County
      • Santiam Mining District (Elkhorn Mining District)
        • Breitenbush-Austin Hot Springs area
Bargar et al. (1997)
Bargar et al. (1997)
    • Polk County
      • Buell
A. Wiltsey +1 other reference
  • Pennsylvania
    • Berks County
      • Birdsboro
        • Hay Creek
Slotto (2016)
    • Delaware County
      • Haverford Township
American Mineralogist (1925)
  • Rhode Island
    • Providence County
      • Lincoln
        • Lime Rock
Rocks & Minerals (1986)
Miller (1971) +1 other reference
  • Utah
    • Piute County
      • Marysvale Mining District
R&M 68:6 p381-393
    • Wasatch County
R&M 68:6 p381-393
  • Vermont
    • Windham County
Rocks & Min. Vol. 71 (1996)
  • Virginia
    • Highland County
      • Doe Hill
Dietrich (1990)
    • Prince William County
      • Manassas
Dietrich (1990)
  • Washington
    • Clark County
      • Orchards
Micro Probe VolumeVIII Number 8 Fall ...
Bill Tompkins collection +1 other reference
      • Yacolt
Micro Probe Volume VI Number 4
    • Cowlitz County
      • Toutle
Cannon (1975)
Rudy Tschernich Zeolite Collection
NEEDS REFERENCE
        • Signal Peak
Rudy Tschernich Zeolite Collection
      • Wolf Point
Micro Probe Vol. 7 No. 10
Micro Probe +1 other reference
    • Kitsap County
Cannon (1975)
    • Lewis County
      • Kosmos
Cannon (1975)
    • Mason County
Cannon (1975)
    • Okanogan County
      • Nighthawk Mining District
Cannon (1975)
    • Skamania County
      • Bear Creek
Cannon (1975)
    • Thurston County
      • Black Hills
Rocks & Minerals (1991)
Zimbabwe
 
  • Matabeleland North
    • Hwange District
Wolfgang Hampel
Dieter Mylius collection
 
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