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Sideroplesite

Formula:
(Fe,Mg)[CO
 
3
]
A variety of Mg-rich Siderite

A magnesian variety of siderite with the Fe : Mg atomic ratio ranging from 70 : 30 to 90 : 10

Classification of Sideroplesite

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Chemical Properties of Sideroplesite

Formula:
(Fe,Mg)[CO
 
3
]
Essential elements:C, Fe, O
All elements listed in formula:C, Fe, Mg, O

Other Names for Sideroplesite

Other Languages:
German:Sideroplesit
Spanish:Sideroplesita

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 Sideroplesite

Reference List:Breithaupt: Berg.Hütt.Zeit. 17:54, 1858
Dana, 7th ed., 1951.

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: Halides, Nitrates, Borates, Carbonates, Sulfates, Phosphates, Arsenates, Tungstates, Molybdates, Etc. John Wiley and Sons, Inc., New York, 7th edition, revised and enlarged: 169.

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    Localities for Sideroplesite

    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.
    (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
     
    • Carinthia
      • Friesach - Hüttenberg area
        • Hüttenberg
    H. Meixner: 32(3):85-97 (1981)
    Puttner, M. (1987): Mineralien von St. Martin am Silberberg (Kärnten) und Sekundärbildungen in Schlackenhohlräumen. – Carinthia II, Klagenfurt, 177./97.: 149-157.
      • Koralpe Mts
        • Waldenstein
      • Packalpe Mts
        • Bad St Leonhard
      • Villach
        • Zauchen
    H. Meixner: Carinthia II 167./87.:11 (1977)
    • Salzburg
      • Dienten
    A. Strasser: Die Minerale Salzburgs, 1989
    A. Strasser: Die Minerale Salzburgs, 1989
      • Lungau
        • Murwinkel
          • Rotgülden
            • Lower Rotgülden lake
    W.H. Paar, J. Weidinger, R. Mrazek, H. Heiss: Lapis 18(5):13-28 (1993)
      • Radstadt
        • Flachau
    A. Strasser: Die Minerale Salzburgs, 1989
      • Radstädter Tauern Mts
        • Obertauern
    A. Strasser: Die Minerale Salzburgs, 1989
    Germany
     
    • Saxony
      • Erzgebirge
    Lapis 11(7/8), 13-60 (1986)
    Russia
     
    • Central Region
      • Belgorodskaya Oblast'
    Belykh, V.I., Dunai, E.I., and Lugovaya, I.P. (2007): Geology of Ore Deposits 49(2), 147-159.
        • Kursk Manet Anomaly group
    Belykh, V.I., Dunai, E.I., and Lugovaya, I.P. (2007): Geology of Ore Deposits 49(2), 147-159.
    Belykh, V.I., Dunai, E.I., and Lugovaya, I.P. (2007): Geology of Ore Deposits 49(2), 147-159.
      • Kurskaya Oblast'
        • Kursk Manet Anomaly group
    Tsekhovskii, Y.G., Lavrushin, V.Y., Kuleshov, V.N., Shchepetova, E.V., Stukalova, I.E., Nosik, L.P., Prokof’ev, V.Y., and Areshin, A.V. (2002): Lithology and Mineral Resources 37(3), 210-227.
      • Voronezhskaya Oblast'
        • Kursk Manet Anomaly group
    Belykh, V.I., Dunai, E.I., and Lugovaya, I.P. (2007): Geology of Ore Deposits 49(2), 147-159.
    • Eastern-Siberian Region
      • Prebaikalia (Pribaikal'e)
        • Irkutskaya Oblast'
          • Bodaibo
            • Lena Gold District
              • Kropotkinsky ore cluster
    Rusinov, V.L., Rusinova, O.V., Kryazhev, S.G., Shchegol’kov, Y.V., Alysheva, E.I., and Borisovsky, S.E. (2008): Geology of Ore Deposits 50(1), 1-40.
    • Urals Region
      • Southern Urals
        • Chelyabinsk Oblast'
          • Satka District
            • Bakal Fe deposit
    Mikhailov, B.M. (2004): Lithology and Mineral Resources 39(2), 114-134.
    Mikhailov, B.M. (2004): Lithology and Mineral Resources 39(2), 114-134.
    USA
     
    • South Dakota
      • Lawrence Co.
        • Lead District
    McCarthy, T.R. (1976) The metamorphic petrology of the sideroplesite and cummingtonite schist facies of the Homestake Formation, Homestake Mine, Lead, South Dakota
    • Virginia
      • Montgomery Co.
    Minerals of Virginia 1990 by R. V. Dietrich
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