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Tellurobismuthite

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Formula:
Bi
 
2
Te
 
3
System:TrigonalColour:Lead-grey
Lustre:MetallicHardness:1½ - 2
Name:The name reflects its composition: tellurium and bismuth.


Tetradymite Group. Tellurantimony-Tellurobismuthite Series.

Classification of Tellurobismuthite

IMA status:Valid - first described prior to 1959 (pre-IMA) - "Grandfathered"
Strunz 8th edition ID:2/D.09-20
Nickel-Strunz 10th (pending) edition ID:2.DC.05

2 : SULFIDES and SULFOSALTS (sulfides, selenides, tellurides; arsenides, antimonides, bismuthides; sulfarsenites, sulfantimonites, sulfbismuthites, etc.)
D : Metal Sulfides, M: S = 3 :4 and 2:3
C : Variable M:S
Dana 8th edition ID:2.11.7.2

2 : SULFIDES
11 : AmBnXp, with (m+n):p = 2:3
Hey's CIM Ref.:3.7.24

3 : Sulphides, Selenides, Tellurides, Arsenides and Bismuthides (except the arsenides, antimonides and bismuthides of Cu, Ag and Au, which are included in Section 1)
7 : Sulphides etc. of V, As, Sb and Bi
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Type Occurrence of Tellurobismuthite

Co-type Localities:Mosnap mine, Skafså, Tokke, Telemark, Norway
Boly Field Mine (Field's Mine; Field's vein), Dahlonega, Lumpkin Co., Georgia, USA
Little Mildred mine (Green mine), Sylvanite District, Hidalgo Co., New Mexico, USA
Year of Discovery:1815

Physical Properties of Tellurobismuthite

Lustre:Metallic
Diaphaneity (Transparency):Opaque
Colour:Lead-grey
Streak:Pale lead-gray
Hardness (Mohs):1½ - 2

Crystallography of Tellurobismuthite

Crystal System:Trigonal
Cell Parameters:a = 4.43Å, c = 29.91Å
Ratio:a:c = 1 : 6.752
Unit Cell Volume:V 508.34 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)

Chemical Properties of Tellurobismuthite

Formula:
Bi
 
2
Te
 
3
Essential elements:Bi, Te
All elements listed in formula:Bi, Te
Common Impurities:S

Relationship of Tellurobismuthite to other Species

Series:Forms a series with Tellurantimony (see here)
Related Minerals - Nickel-Strunz Grouping):

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2.DC.05Hedleyite
Bi
 
7
Te
 
3
2.DC.05Ikunolite
Bi
 
4
(S,Se)
 
3
2.DC.05Ingodite
Bi
 
2
TeS
2.DC.05Joséite-B
Bi
 
4
Te
 
2
S
2.DC.05Kawazulite
Bi
 
2
Te
 
2
Se
2.DC.05Laitakarite
Bi
 
4
Se
 
2
S
2.DC.05Nevskite
Bi(Se,S)
2.DC.05Paraguanajuatite
Bi
 
2
(Se,S)
 
3
2.DC.05Pilsenite
Bi
 
4
Te
 
3
2.DC.05Skippenite
Bi
 
2
TeSe
 
2
2.DC.05Sulphotsumoite
Bi
 
3
Te
 
2
S
2.DC.05Tellurantimony
Sb
 
2
Te
 
3
2.DC.05Tetradymite
Bi
 
2
Te
 
2
S
2.DC.05Tsumoite
BiTe
2.DC.05Baksanite
Bi
 
6
Te
 
2
S
 
3
2.DC.05Joséite-C
Bi
 
16
Te
 
3
S
 
9
2.DC.05Protojoséite
Bi
 
4
TeS
 
2
2.DC.05Sztrókayite
Bi
 
3
TeS
 
2
2.DC.05Vihorlatite
Bi
 
24
Se
 
17
Te
 
4
2.DC.05Telluronevskite
Bi
 
3
TeSe
 
2
2.DC.05UM1983-09-S:BiPbTe
PbBi
 
3
S
 
2
Te
Related Minerals - Hey's Index Grouping:

- +
3.7.1Patrónite
VS
 
4
3.7.2Duranusite
As
 
4
S
3.7.3Dimorphite
As
 
4
S
 
3
3.7.4Realgar
As
 
4
S
 
4
3.7.5Pararealgar
As
 
4
S
 
4
3.7.6Alacránite
As
 
8
S
 
9
3.7.7Uzonite
As
 
4
S
 
5
3.7.8Orpiment
As
 
2
S
 
3
3.7.9Jeromite
3.7.10Laphamite
As
 
2
(Se,S)
 
3
3.7.11Getchellite
AsSbS
 
3
3.7.12Wakabayashilite
[(As,Sb)
 
6
S
 
9
][As
 
4
S
 
5
]
3.7.13Pääkkönenite
Sb
 
2
AsS
 
2
3.7.14Stibnite
Sb
 
2
S
 
3
3.7.15Metastibnite
Sb
 
2
S
 
3
3.7.16Tellurantimony
Sb
 
2
Te
 
3
3.7.17Bismuthinite
Bi
 
2
S
 
3
3.7.18Nevskite
Bi(Se,S)
3.7.19Guanajuatite
Bi
 
2
(Se,S)
 
3
3.7.21Ikunolite
Bi
 
4
(S,Se)
 
3
3.7.22Laitakarite
Bi
 
4
Se
 
2
S
3.7.23Poubaite
PbBi
 
2
(Se,Te,S)
 
4
3.7.25Součekite
PbCuBi(S,Se)
 
3
3.7.26Tsumoite
BiTe
3.7.27Pilsenite
Bi
 
4
Te
 
3
3.7.28Hedleyite
Bi
 
7
Te
 
3
3.7.29Tetradymite
Bi
 
2
Te
 
2
S
3.7.30Joséite
Bi
 
4
TeS
 
2
3.7.31Joséite-B
Bi
 
4
Te
 
2
S
3.7.32Ingodite
Bi
 
2
TeS
3.7.33Sulphotsumoite
Bi
 
3
Te
 
2
S
3.7.34Kawazulite
Bi
 
2
Te
 
2
Se
3.7.36Skippenite
Bi
 
2
TeSe
 
2
3.7.37Kochkarite
PbBi
 
4
Te
 
7
3.7.38Rucklidgeite
(Bi,Pb)
 
3
Te
 
4
3.7.39Aleksite
PbBi
 
2
Te
 
2
S
 
2
3.7.40Junoite
Cu
 
2
Pb
 
3
Bi
 
8
(S,Se)
 
16

Other Names for Tellurobismuthite

Synonyms:
TellurbismuthTellurbunden WismuthTellur-Wismuth
Other Languages:
German:Tellurobismuthit
Tellurobismutit
Russian:Теллуровисмутит
Simplified Chinese:碲铋矿
Spanish:Tellurobismuthita

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 Tellurobismuthite

Reference List:

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Esmark, [J.] (1815): Description of a new ore of tellurium. Transactions of the Geological Society. 3, 413-414. [First description of tellurobismuthinite, as Tellur-Wismuth]

Berzelius, J. (1823): Undersökning af tvenne i K. Vet. Academinens Mineralsamling befintliga Mineralier. Kongliga Vetenskaps-Academiens Handlingar, för år 1823, 183-189 [as Tellurbunden Wismuth]

Frondel, C. (1940), Redefinition of tellurobismuthite and vandiestite. American Journal of Science, 5th. Series: 238, 880-888.

American Mineralogist (1940): 25: 208.

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, 834pp.: 160-161.

Acta Crystallographica (1974): B30: 1307.

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    • Localities for Tellurobismuthite

    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
     
    • Mendoza
      • Las Heras Department
        • Uspallata
    		Singer, D.A., Berger, V.I., and Moring, B.C. (2008): US Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1155.
    • 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 Luis
    		Mineralogical Magazine 1997 61 : 861-877; FERRACUTTI, G.; BJERG, E. and MOGESSIE, A.. Precious and base metals in Las Águilas, Sierra de San Luis: Mineralogy, genesis and evolution. Rev. Asoc. Geol. Argent. [online]. 2007, vol.62, n.3, pp. 434-446.
    Armenia
     
    • Gelark'unik' Province (Geghark'unik')
      • Vardenis
    		Pekov, I. (1998) Minerals First discovered on the territory of the former Soviet Union 369p. Ocean Pictures, Moscow
    • Kotayk' Province
      • Hrazdan
    		Extra Lapis English No. 5 Gold
    Australia
     
    • Tasmania
      • Queenstown district
    		Ralph Bottrill et al in prep.
    Bottrill RS & Baker, WE (in prep) Catalogue of Minerals of Tasmania. Mineral Resources Tasmania
      • Tyndall Valley
    		No reference listed
    Azerbaijan
     
    • Belokan-Avar ore district
    		Int J Econ & Environ Geology Vol 1(2) pp 25-29
    Belgium
     
    • Luxembourg Province
      • Stavelot Massif
    		Michel Bloindieau
          • Cahai (Cahay)
    		No reference listed
    Brazil
     
    • Minas Gerais
      • Iron Quadrangle
        • Mariana (Marianna de Itacolumy)
          • Passagem de Mariana District
    		Oberthür, T. and Weiser, T. W. (2008): Gold-bismuth-telluride-sulphide assemblages at the Viceroy Mine, Harare-Bindura-Shamva greenstone belt, Zimbabwe. Mineral. Mag. 72, 953-970. [contains also data on Passagem de Mariana Mine]
    Bulgaria
     
    • Pazardzhik Oblast (Pazardjik Oblast)
      • Panagyurishte (Panagurishte) Obshtina
        • Levski
    		Bogdanov, K., Tsonev, D., Popov, K. (2004): Mineral assemblages and genesis of the Cu-Au epithermal deposits in the southern part of the Panagyurishte ore district, Bulgaria. In: Proceedings of the 10th International Congress, Thessaloniki, April 2004.
    • Sofiya Oblast (Sofia Oblast)
      • Chelopech
    		American Mineralogist (1966): 51: 29-36
    Cambodia
     
    • Preăh Vihéar Province
    		Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (1993) Atlas of Mineral Resources for the Escap Region Cambodia Vol 10 UN.
    Canada
     
    • British Columbia
      • Liard Mining Division
        • Iskut River
    		 Mihalasky, Mark J.; Bookstrom, Arthur A.; Frost, Thomas P.; Ludington, Steve (2011) Porphyry copper assessment of British Columbia and Yukon Territory, Canada. USGS Scientific Investigations Report: 2010-5090-c; Minfile Number 104B 250
      • Nanaimo Mining Division
        • Quadra Island
    		Anthony, Bideaux, Bladh, Nichols: "Handbook of Mineralogy", Vol. 1, 1990
        • Vancouver Island
          • Port McNeill
    		http://www.em.gov.bc.ca/cf/minfile/search/search.cfm?mode=capbib&minfilno=092L%20%20044
      • New Westminster Mining Division
        • Harrison Lake
    		Bart Cannon
      • Skeena Mining Division
        • Swanson Bay
          • Khutze Inlet
    		Dana 7:I:161.
      • Vancouver Mining Division
        • Squamish
    		Dana7:I:161.
    • Manitoba
      • Rice Lake Gold District
        • Bissett
    		Phillips, K. A. (1979) Minerals of Manitoba: Volume II: Metallic minerals. Manitoba Mineral Resources Division Educational Series 78/2.
      • Snow Lake District
    		Phillips, K. A. (1979) Minerals of Manitoba: Volume II: Metallic minerals. Manitoba Mineral Resources Division Educational Series 78/2.
      • Thompson Nickel Belt
        • Moab-Setting Lakes area
          • Thompson
    		Phillips, K. A. (1979) Minerals of Manitoba: Volume II: Metallic minerals. Manitoba Mineral Resources Division Educational Series 78/2.
    • Northwest Territories
      • Mazenod Lake District
    		Anthony, Bideaux, Bladh, Nichols: "Handbook of Mineralogy", Vol. 1, 1990
    • Ontario
      • Algoma District
        • Missinabi
    		Econ Geol (1987) 82:429-439
      • Cochrane District
        • Timmins Area
          • Porcupine Mining District
            • Tisdale Township
              • South Porcupine
    		Geological Survey of Canada, Open File 2161 By Fyon, J A, Green, A H
            • Whitney Township
    		Contributions to Canadian Mineralogy, 1949, V5,Part 1, page369
      • Sudbury District
        • Levack
    		Ames, D.E., Kjarsgaard, I.M., and Douma, S.L., 2003, Sudbury Ni-Cu-PGE Ore Mineralogy Compilation: Sudbury Targeted Geoscience Initiative (TGI): Geological Survey of Canada, Open File 1787
        • McKim Township
    		Ames, D.E., Kjarsgaard, I.M., and Douma, S.L., 2003, Sudbury Ni-Cu-PGE Ore Mineralogy Compilation: Sudbury Targeted Geoscience Initiative (TGI): Geological Survey of Canada, Open File 1787
    Ames, D.E., Kjarsgaard, I.M., and Douma, S.L., 2003, Sudbury Ni-Cu-PGE Ore Mineralogy Compilation: Sudbury Targeted Geoscience Initiative (TGI): Geological Survey of Canada, Open File 1787
    Smith and Barnes (2011)
        • Snider Township
    		Ames, D.E., Kjarsgaard, I.M., and Douma, S.L., 2003, Sudbury Ni-Cu-PGE Ore Mineralogy Compilation: Sudbury Targeted Geoscience Initiative (TGI): Geological Survey of Canada, Open File 1787
        • Wisner Township
    		Wilson, Bradley S. (2012) New sperrylites from Canada. Minerals, #4, 1ff.
    Robert C. Smith, II Pennsylvania Geological Survey, 10-03-10
      • Thunder Bay District
        • Moss Township
    		Ref.: R.J. Traill 1983
      • Timiskaming District
        • Bannockburn Township
          • Matachewan
    		D. C. Harris, W. D. Sinclair, and R. I. Thorpe (1983) Telluride minerals from the Ashley Deposit, Bannockburn Township, Ontario. Can Mineral 21: 137-143
    • Québec
      • Abitibi-Témiscamingue
        • La Vallée-de-l'Or RCM
          • Val d'Or
    		Sabina (2003) 186.
    Sabina, A.P. (2003) Rocks & Minerals for the collector; Kirkland Lake - Rouyn-Noranda - Val d'Or, Ontario & Quebec. GSC Misc. Report 77, 195-196 p.
    Sabina, A.P. (2003) Rocks & Minerals for the collector; Kirkland Lake - Rouyn-Noranda - Val d'Or, Ontario & Quebec. GSC Misc. Report 77, 308 p.
    Sabina (2003) 177-178.; Econ Geol (1984) 79:227-238; Geraint Harris et al (2011) Century Mining Corporation Technical Review Of The Mining Plan/Operations And Audit Of The Resource And Reserve Estimates For The Lamaque Mine Project City Of Val D’Or, Bourlamaque Township,Abitibi County, Quebec, Canada NTS Map 32C/04
    Sabina (2003) 164
        • Rouyn-Noranda TE
    		Anthony, Bideaux, Bladh, Nichols: "Handbook of Mineralogy", Vol. 1, 1990
    Am Min (1948) 31:515-526
    China
     
    • Anhui Province
      • Tongling Prefecture
        • Shizishan ore field
    		Yunsheng Ren, Liandeng Liu, Guohua Chen, and Lianggen Liu (2007): Geology and Prospecting 43(3), 60-64
        • Tongguanshan ore field
    		Yiming Zhao, Yinan Zhang, and Chengsi Bi (1999): Ore Geology Reviews 14, 227-249.
    Yiming Zhao, Yinan Zhang, and Chengsi Bi (1999): Ore Geology Reviews 14, 227-249; Junwu Lu and Yuanfa Xia (2001): Geology and Prospecting 37(3), 29-31
    • Fujian Province
      • Sanming Prefecture
        • Youxi Co.
    		Bai-Lin Chen, Gang-Guo Wu, Rong-Wen Zhao, Jian-She Wu, and Ren-Sheng Huang (1999): Acta Petrologica et Mineralogica 18(2), 157-163.
    • Gansu Province
      • Jinchang Prefecture
        • Jinchuan District
    		Minzhi Yang (2006): Contributions to Geology and Mineral Resources Research 21(1), 1-9
      • Longnan Prefecture
        • Wen Co.
    		Fuxin Zhang, Junfu Hou, Cunwang Zhang, Jing Li, and Rongsheng Yang (2007): Geology in China 34(6), 1062-1072.
      • Tianshui Prefecture
        • Qinzhou District
    		Yunhua Liu, Huaili Liu, Hongxing Gao, Zhiguo Li, Xiao Zhuang, Yongqiang Zhang, Xuzhong Zheng, and Junqi Wei (2011): Geology and Exploration 47(5), 837-845
    • Guangdong Province
      • Shanwei Prefecture
        • Lufeng Co.
    		Xuehui Xia, Changtao Liu, Furong Huang, and Fei Yan (1996): Geology of Chemical Minerals 20(2), 82-91; Furong Huang (1998): Acta Geoscientia Sinica 19(1), 50-58
      • Zhaoqing Prefecture
        • Fengkai Co.
    		Shuzhang Tian, Jingyu Chen, and Baoqin Yuan (1990): Acta Mineralogica Sinica 10(4), 382-384
        • Gaoyao Co.
    		Dexian Yao, Xiaoming Sun, and Rongyong Yang (1995): Acta Scientiarium Naturalium Universitatis Sunyatseni 41(4)
    • Hebei Province
      • Zhangjiakou Prefecture
        • Chongli Co.
          • Dongping Au-Te ore field
    		Guanxiang Song (1991): Geology and Prospecting 27(8), 1-8; Debao Mao (1992): Geology and Prospecting 28(9), 13-17
    Debao Mao (1992): Geology and Prospecting 28(9), 13-17
    • Heilongjiang Province (Manchuria; Dongbei Region)
      • Daxing'anling Prefecture
        • Huma Co.
    		Zhiguo Zhang, Jiuhai Hu, and Tao Liu (2008): Gold Science and Technology 16(1), 43-47; Chen Tang, Fan Yang, Jinggui Sun, Qinghai Wang, Xingshi Chen, Bin Zhang, Yixin Li, Peng Chai, Yongsheng Liu (2011): Global Geology 30(4), 532-537
    • Henan Province
      • Luoyang Prefecture
        • Song Co.
          • Qiyugou ore field
    		Shihua Li and Jinzhong Qi (2000): Gold Geology 19(2)
    Yigui Han, Xianghui Li, Shihong Zhang, Yuanhou Zhang, and Fukun Chen (2007): Chinese Science Bulletin 52(13), 1820-1826.
      • Sanmenxia Prefecture
        • Lingbao Co.
          • Qinling Mine
    		Zhenkuan Luo, Kang Guan, Manzhi Wang, and Chuantai Wang (1999): Guizhou Geology 5(3), 69-74; Jingwen Mao, Goldfarb, R.J., Zhengwei Zhang, Wenyi Xu, Yumin Qu, and Jun Deng (2002): Mineralium Deposita 37, 306-325; Shijian Bi, Jianwei Li, Meifu Zhou, and Zhanke Li (2011): Mineralium Deposita 46, 925-941
    Shuzhang Tian, Jingyu Chen, and Xiumei Li (1993): Gold Geological Science and Technology 1993(4), 54-58; Shuzhang Tian, Jingyu Chen, and Xiumei Li (1994): Acta Mineralogica Sinica 14(3), 241-246
    • Hubei Province
      • Huangshi Prefecture
        • Daye Co.
    		Yiming Zhao, Yinan Zhang, and Chengsi Bi (1999): Ore Geology Reviews 14, 227-249.
        • Yangxin Co.
          • Fengshan ore field
    		Yiming Zhao, Yinan Zhang, and Chengsi Bi (1999): Ore Geology Reviews 14, 227-249.
      • Yichang Prefecture
        • Zigui Co.
    		Taomei Liu (1984): Geology and Prospecting 20(3), 32
    • Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region
      • Hohhot League (Huhehaote Prefecture)
        • Wuchuan Co.
    		Fengjun Nie, Sihong Jiang, Xinxu Su, and Xinliang Wang (2002): Ore Geology Reviews 20, 139-169.
    • Jiangxi Province
      • Ganzhou Prefecture
        • Anyuan Co.
    		Yingchen Ren, Mingchin Chen, and Cunchang Wang (1986): Contributions to Geology and Mineral Resources Research 1(2)
      • Jiujiang Prefecture
        • Ruichang Co.
    		Qiuming Chen (1990): Nonferrous Metallurgy Design and Research 11(4), 15-22
      • Shangrao Prefecture
        • Dexing Co.
          • Yinshan ore field
    		Chengde Kang (1990): Contributions to Geology and Mineral Resources Research 5(2), 55-65
    • Qinghai Province
      • Haibei Autonomous Prefecture
        • Qilian Co.
    		Kai Zhang and Yongdong Shi (2000): Gansu Nonferrous Metals 2000(1-2), 10-14
      • Haixi Autonomous Prefecture
        • Golmud (Ge'ermu) Co.
          • Qimantage Mts
    		Chunyan Dong, Xiaoguo Chi, Fengyue Sun, and Yuan Zhang (2005): Multipurpose Utilization of Mineral Resources 1(1), 29-33; Youchang Yi, Gejun Jiao, and Fenying Zhang (2006): Geology and Prospecting 42(3), 30-35; Yanjing Chen, Huayong Chen, Khin Zaw, Pirajno, F., and Zengjie Zhang (2007): Ore Geology Reviews 31, 139-169
    • Shaanxi Province
      • Baoji Prefecture
        • Feng Co.
    		http://www.portergeo.com.au/database/mineinfo.asp?mineid=mn1055
        • Taibai Co.
    		Jingwen Mao, Yumin Qiu, Goldfarb, R.J., Zhaochong Zhang, Garwin, S., and Ren Fengshou (2002): Mineralium Deposita 37(3/4), 352-377.
    • Shandong Province
      • Jiaodong Peninsula (Jiaodong Gold Province)
        • Weihai Prefecture
          • Rushan Co.
            • Rushan ore field
    		Wenxuan Hu, Guoxi Sun, Zhaokun Wang, and Wenlan Zhang (2005): Acta Mineralogica Sinica 25(2), 177-182; Shanbao Liu, Baolin Zhang, Xingwang Xu, Jie Wang, Xinping Cai, Yan Chen, Baochang Song, and Min Qi (2005): Gold Science and Technology 13(3), 7-16; Jianchao Liu, Xufen Li, Yafei Liu, Bangyao Wang, Naizhe Mi, and Xue Zhang (2010): Geological Bulletin of China 29(9), 1319-1328
    Yuehong Deng and Fu Huang (2007): Express Information of Mining Industry 3(3), 55-58
        • Yantai Prefecture
          • Zhaoyuan Co.
    		Yuan Zhang, Wurong Zhang, and Hongxi Zhang (2010): Global Geology 29(3), 408-412
      • Linyi Prefecture
        • Pingyi Co.
          • Tongshi complex
    		Minzhi Yang (2006): Contributions to Geology and Mineral Resources Research 21(1), 1-9
    • Shanxi Province
      • Yuncheng Prefecture
        • Yuanqu Co.
          • Zhongtiaoshan ore field
    		Yongrui Zhao and Yunqing Zhen (2006): Journal of Guilin University of Technology 26(3), 310-319
    Yongrui Zhao and Yunqing Zhen (2006): Journal of Guilin University of Technology 26(3), 310-319
    • Sichuan Province
      • Garzê (Ganzi) Autonomous Prefecture
        • Danba Co.
          • Yangliuping Cu-Ni-PGE ore field
    		Xiaoqiang Hu, Yunquan Li, and Dequan Shuai (2001): Journal of Mineralogy and Petrology 21(1), 14-18
        • Kangding Co.
          • Daduhe gold field
    		Zhimin Cao (1991): Journal of Chengdu College of Technology 18(4), 26-36
      • Ya'an Prefecture
        • Shimian Co.
    		Yuchuan Chen, Jianzhao Yin, Jianxiong Zhou, Jingwen Mao, Baichuan Yang, and Yaonan Luo (1994): Scientia Geologica Sinica 29(2), 165-167; Jingwen Mao, Yuchuan Chen, Yunfen Lei, Jianxiong Zhou, and Baichuan Yang (1995): Scientia Geologica Sinica 30(1), 47-52; Baohua Li, Zhimin Cao, Jingfu Jin, and Chunqi Wen (1999): Scientia Geologica Sinica 34(4), 463-472; Chunqi Wen, Zhimin Cao, Baohua Li, and Xiaojun Luo (2002): Journal of Chengdu University of Technology 29(5), 526-532
    • Xinjiang (Xinjiang-Uygur) Autonomous Region
      • Hami (Kumul; Qumul) Prefecture
        • Hami (Kumul; Qumul) Co.
          • Huangshan-Jing'erquan ore belt
    		Jingwen Mao, Pirajno, F., Zuoheng Zang, Fengmei Chai, Hua Wu, Shiping Chen, Linsong Cheng, Jianmin Yang, and Changqing Zhang (2007): Journal of Asian Earth Sciences (in press).
      • Yili Hasake (Ili Kazakh) Autonomous Prefecture
        • Aletai (Altay) Prefecture
          • Habahe (Kaba; Qaba) Co.
    		Jiaxin Teng and Qingming Wang (2006): Northwestern Geology 39(2), 17-33
    • Zhejiang Province
      • Lishui Prefecture
        • Longquan Co.
    		Junfa Zhou (1992): Geology and Prospecting 28(10), 41-47
        • Suichang Co.
          • Suichang gold mine
    		Pirajno, F., Bagas, L., Hickman, A.H., and Zhejiang Gold Research Team (1997): Ore Geology Reviews 12, 35-55; Zhenkuan Luo, Kang Guan, Manzhi Wang, and Chuantai Wang (1999): Guizhou Geology 5(3), 69-74; Handong Qian, Wu Chen, Jin Huang, and Jiadong Xie (2000): Geological Journal of China Universities 6(2), 220-224
    Czech Republic
     
    • Bohemia (Böhmen; Boehmen)
      • Central Bohemia Region
        • Jílové (Eule)
          • Jílové Gold mining District
            • Bohuliby
    		Lapis 2000(4), 13-30
            • Studené (Kaltengrund)
    		Lapis 2000(4), 13-30
        • Příbram
          • Dubenec
    		Litochleb J., Sejkora J., Šrein V. 2006: The Au-Ag-Sb-Bi-Te mineralization from the deposit Bytíz (Mine 19), The Příbram uranium-polymetallic ore district, Czech Republic. Mineralogia Polonica - Special Papers, vol. 28, 133-135
        • Příbram District
          • Hvožďany
    		Květoň, P., Studničná, B., Studničný, I.: Petráčkova hora - nové ložisko zlata v rožmitálské kře. Geologický průzkum, 1988, roč. 30, č. 9, s. 257-262.
    Egypt
     
    • Red Sea Governorate
      • Eastern Desert
        • Qift (Kift; Coptos) area
    		Osman A. M., Pieczonka J., Piestrzyński A. 2002: Relationships between gold and tellurides in the El Sid gold deposit, Eastern Desert, Egypt. Mineralogia Polonica, vol. 33, no 2, 15-26
    Fiji
     
    • Viti Levu
      • Tavua Gold Field
        • Vatukoula
    		16th Australian Geological Convention, Adelaide,
    Finland
     
    • Eastern Finland Region
      • Ilomantsi
    		No reference listed
    • Northern Finland Region
      • Kuusamo
    		No reference listed
    • Western and Inner Finland Region
      • Orivesi
    		Economic Geology (1996) 91:1335-1353
      • Ylöjärvi
        • Viljakkala
    		No reference listed
    France
     
    • Alsace
      • Bas-Rhin
        • Bruche valley (Breuch valley)
          • Schirmeck
            • Framont - Grandfontaine area
              • Framont
    		A. Wittern, J.-R. Journée: "Mineralien finden in den Vogesen", von Loga (Cologne), 1997
    • Auvergne
      • Cantal
        • Massiac
          • Bonnac
    		P. Picot, Z. Johan : "Atlas of Ore Minerals", BRGM, Elsevier, 1982
    • Languedoc-Roussillon
      • Lozère
        • Pont-de-Montvert
          • Vialas
    		A.LANDEL ET AL. (1970) La minéralisation plombo-zincifère du champ filonien de Vialas
    • 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
    Greece
     
    • Thraki (Thrace; Thracia) Department
      • Évros Prefecture
        • Alexandroupoli (Alexandroupolis)
    		Panagiotis Christos Voudouris, Vasilios Melfos, Paul G. Spry, Robert Moritz, Constantinos Papavassiliou und George Falalakis (2011): Mineralogy and geochemical environment of formation of the Perama Hill high-sulfidation epithermal Au-Ag-Te-Se deposit, Petrota Graben, NE Greece. Mineralogy and Petrology 103, 79-100.
    Guyana
     
    • Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo Region
      • Omai
    		www.mineralogicalassociation.ca/doc/abstracts/cm3_Vol37_Jun99.pdf.
    Hungary
     
    • Heves Co.
      • Mátra Mts.
        • Gyöngyössolymos
    		Szakáll & Gatter, 1993
    100 mineral localities of Hungary: Kovács Viktor: Paradsasvár, a Nagylápa-fő környéki kutatótárók meddőhányói
    Japan
     
    • Honshu Island
      • Chubu Region
        • Nagano Prefecture
          • Chino City
    		Alfredo Petrov collection.
        • Shizuoka Prefecture
          • Shimoda City
            • Rendaiji
    		Dr. Kameki Kinoshita collection (curated at Geological Survey of Japan); Int Geol Congr (2008) Oslo. MRD-09
      • Tohoku Region
        • Aomori Prefecture
          • Shimokita peninsula
    		K Jouhou, #131 (15-4-2002)
        • Iwate Prefecture
          • Esashi City
    		Dr. Matsuo Nambu collection (curated at Geological Survey of Japan)
    Anthony, Bideaux, Bladh, Nichols: "Handbook of Mineralogy", Vol. 1, 1990
          • Sumita-cho
    		Anthony, Bideaux, Bladh, Nichols (1990) Handbook of Mineralogy, Vol. 1 (erroneously as "Ojiri mine")
        • Miyagi Prefecture
          • Motoyoshi
    		Anthony, Bideaux, Bladh, Nichols: "Handbook of Mineralogy", Vol. 1, 1990
    • Kyushu Region
      • Oita prefecture
        • Saeki city
    		Anthony, Bideaux, Bladh, Nichols: "Handbook of Mineralogy", Vol. 1, 1990
    Kazakhstan
     
    • Akmola Province (Aqmola Oblysy; Akmolinskaya Oblast')
      • Stepnogorsk
        • Aksu (Aqsu)
    		Pekov, I. (1998) Minerals First discovered on the territory of the former Soviet Union 369p. Ocean Pictures, Moscow
    Pekov, I. (1998) Minerals First discovered on the territory of the former Soviet Union 369p. Ocean Pictures, Moscow
    North Korea
     
    • North Hwanghae Province
      • Suan-gun
        • Hol Kol mine (Holgol; Suan; Namjong)
    		Resource Geology, vol. 50, no. 4, 213-228, 2000
    Norway
     
    • Akershus
      • Eidsvoll (Eidsvold)
    		Ihlen, P.M. (1978): Ore deposits in the north-eastern part of the Oslo region and in the adjacent Precambrian areas. In Neumann, E.-R- & Ramberg, I.B. (Eds.) Petrology and Geochemistry of Continental Rifts, 277-286
    • Finnmark
      • Kautokeino
    		Neumann, H. (1985): Norges Mineraler. Norges Geologiske Undersøkelse Skrifter 68. (p. 34).
    • Hedmark
      • Folldal
    		Pedersen, S.A.S.(1979): Structures and Ore Genesis of the Grimsdalen Sulphide Deposits, Southern Trondheim Region, Norway. Norges Geologiske Undersøkelse 351: 77-98 + map; Neumann (1985, pp. 26 and 34).
    • Sør-Trøndelag
      • Meldal
        • Løkken Verk
    		McQueen, K. G. (1990): The Dragset copper-zinc deposit: a deformed, volcanogenic sulphide occurrence in the Løkken greenstones, Central Norway. Norsk Geologisk Tidsskrift, 70 (1), 1-19.
    • Telemark
      • Fyresdal
        • Moisesberg mines
    		Neumann, H. (1985): Norges Mineraler. Norges Geologiske Undersøkelse Skrifter 68, p. 34.
      • Tokke
        • Skafså
    		Esmark, [J.] (1815): Description of a new ore of tellurium. transactions of the Geological Society. 3, 413-414.;Neumann, H. (1985): Norges Mineraler. Norges Geologiske Undersøkelse Skrifter 68, p. 34.
    Poland
     
    • Małopolskie
      • Kraków
        • Będkowska Valley
    		Singer, D.A., Berger, V.I., and Moring, B.C. (2008): US Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1155.
    • Upper Silesia (Śląskie)
      • Myszków District
    		Singer, D.A., Berger, V.I., and Moring, B.C. (2008): US Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1155.
    Romania
     
    • Hunedoara Co.
      • Brad
    		Singer, D.A., Berger, V.I., and Moring, B.C. (2008): US Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1155.
    Russia
     
    • Far-Eastern Region
      • Kamchatka Oblast'
    		[Der Aufschluss 1995:4 p163-180]
    [Der Aufschluss 1995:4 p.163-180]
      • Khabarovskiy Kray
      • Primorskiy Kray
        • Kavalerovo Mining District
          • 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.
      • Sakhalinskaya Oblast'
        • Kuril Islands
          • Kunashir Island
    		V.A. Kovalenker, O.Yu. Plotinskaya (2005): Te and Se mineralogy of Ozernovskoe and Prasolovskoe epithermal gold deposits, Kuril – Kamchatka volcanic belt. Geochemistry, Mineralogy and Petrology 43, 118-123. [http://www.geology.bas.bg/mineralogy/gmp_files/gmp43/Kovalenker.pdf]
    • Urals Region
      • Southern Urals
        • Chelyabinsk Oblast'
          • Pervomayskiy
    		Lehmann, B., Heinhorst, J., Hein, U., Neumann, M., Weisser, J.D., and Fedesejev, V. (1999): Mineralium Deposita 34, 241-249.
    Vikentyev I.V. e.a. (2004) Gold and PGE in massive sulfide ore of the Uzelginsk deposit, Southern Urals, Russia, - Can. Miner., v.42, p.2, pp.651-665.
          • Verkhneural'sk District
            • Mezhozerny settlement
    		Amplieva, E.E. (2008): Geology of Ore Deposits 50(5), 404-422.
        • Orenburgskaya Oblast'
          • Gay
    		Vikent'ev, I.V., Moloshag, V.P. and Yudovskaya, M.A. (2006): Geology of Ore Deposits 48(2), 77-107.
          • Mednogorsk District
            • Sakmara Zone
    		Simonov, V.A., Kovyazin, S.V., Terenya, E.O., Maslennikov, V.V., Zaykov, V.V., and Maslennikova, S.P. (2006): Geology of Ore Deposits 48(5), 369-383.
    Slovakia
     
    • Banská Bystrica Region
    		Ďuďa R.,Kotuľak P., Káňa R., 1993: Bergbau und Mineralien von Banská Štiavnica (Schemnitz), Slowakei. Emser Hefte, 14, 3, 1-70, Haltern
      • Brezno Co.
        • Jasenie
    		Koděra, M. et al., 1986 a 1990 : Topografická mineralógia Slovenska, diel 1- 3, Veda – Vydavateľstvo SAV, Bratislava, 1990, 1 – 1590
      • Poltár Co.
        • Kokava nad Rimavicou
    		Ferenc Š, Bakoš F.,2006: Au-Bi-Te mineralizácia v sineckej astrižnej zóne (Kokava nad Rimavicou) – nový typ mineralizácie v Západných Karpatoch. Min.Slovaca, 38, 223-240
    South Africa
     
    • Mpumalanga Province
    		http://www.minsoc.org.za/pubs/BaseMetals2003.pdf
    H.F.J. Theart and C.D. de Nooy (2001) The Platinum Group Minerals in two parts of the Massive Sulphide Body of the Uitkomst Complex, Mpumalanga, South Africa. SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF GEOLOGY, VOLUME 104, PAGE 287-300
    • Northern Cape Province
      • Namaqualand
        • Prieska District
    		Minerals of South Africa
    Spain
     
    • Catalonia
      • Tarragona
        • Conca de Barberà
          • Vimbodí
    		C. Canet et al. , Canad. Mineral. , V41, 2003, pp. 581-595.
    Sweden
     
    • Södermanland
      • Nyköping
        • Tunaberg
          • Dammgruvan Ore Field
    		Dobbe, R. T. M. (1991): Tellurides, Selenides and Associated Minerals in the Tunaberg Copper Deposits, SE Bergslagen, Central Sweden. Mineralogy and Petrology. 44:89-106
    Dobbe, Rene T. M. (1991): Tellurides, selenides, and associated minerals in the Tunaberg copper deposits, SE Bergslagen, central Sweden. Mineralogy and Petrology 44, 89-106
    • Värmland
      • Årjäng
        • Sillerud
    		No reference listed
      • Arvika
    		Cook, N. J.,Ciobanu, C.L.& Danushevskiy, L, (2007): LA-ICP-MS determination of gold in Bi-chalcogenides from four deposits in the Fennoscandian Shield. Geological Survey of Finland, Guide 53, 23-30
    • Västerbotten
      • Boliden
    		Econ Geol (1996) 91:1073-1087
    No reference listed
      • Sandfors
    		No reference listed
    T. Wikström, thesis from Stockholm University
    UK
     
    • Scotland
      • Dumfries & Galloway (Wigtownshire)
        • Newton Stewart
          • Talnotry
    		Livingstone, A. (2002) : Minerals of Scotland - past and present, NMS Publications Ltd.
    • Wales
      • Gwynedd (Merionethshire)
        • Dolgellau Gold Belt
          • Bontddu
    		Cook, N.J., Ciobanu, C.L., Stanley, C.J., Paar, W.H., and Sundblad, K. (2007): Canadian Mineralogist 45(3), 417-435.
    BMS Database
          • Ganllwyd
    		BMS Database
    BMS Database
    Ukraine
     
    • Kiev Oblast' (Kyiv Oblast'; Kyivshchyna)
    		Bondarenko, S.; Grinchenko, O.; Semka, V. (2005): Au-Ag-Te-Se mineralization in the Potashnya gold deposit, Kocherov tectonic zone, Ukrainian Shield. Geokhimiya, Mineralogiya i Petrologiya 43, 20-25.
    USA
     
    • Alaska
      • Bethel Borough
        • Aniak District
    		U.S. Geological Survey, 2008, Alaska Resource Data File (ARDF): U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1225.
    • Arizona
      • Cochise Co.
        • Mule Mts
          • Warren District
    		[MinRec 24:421]
    Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 390; Graeme, R. (1993), Bisbee revisited, Min.Rec.: 24: 421-436.
    • Colorado
      • Alamosa Co.
        • Sierra Blanca
    		Minerals of Colorado (1997) Eckel, E. B.
      • Chaffee Co.
    		Anthony, Bideaux, Bladh, Nichols: "Handbook of Mineralogy", Vol. 1, 1990
      • Fremont Co.
    		Anthony, Bideaux, Bladh, Nichols: "Handbook of Mineralogy", Vol. 1, 1990
      • Gunnison Co.
        • Vulcan District (Cebolla District; Domingo District)
    		Minerals of Colorado (1997) E.B. Eckels
      • Hinsdale Co.
        • Lake City District (Lake District)
          • Lake City
    		Minerals of Colorado (1997) Eckels, E. B.; Econ Geol (1980) 75:963-991
      • Park Co.
        • Geneva District
    		Dana 7:I:161.
      • San Luis Co.
        • Sierra Blanca
    		Dana 6:A2:110 & Dana 7:I:161.
    Dana 7:I:161.
    • Georgia
      • Lumpkin Co.
        • Dahlonega
    		 Am. Min. (1940), 25, 208
    • Massachusetts
      • Franklin Co.
        • Rowe
    		"Western Massachusetts Mineral Localities" by Plante, A.R., Valley Geology Press, 1992
    • Michigan
      • Marquette Co.
        • Ishpeming
          • Diorite
    		Mineralogy of Michigan (2004) Heinrich & Robinson
        • Ishpeming Greenstone belt (Marquette Greenstone belt)
    		Mineralogy of Michigan (E. W. Heinrich & G. W. Robinson)
    • Montana
      • Jefferson Co.
        • Whitehall District (Cardwell District)
    		Spry, P.G., Foster, F., Truckle, J.S., and Chadwick, T.H. (1997): Mineralogy and Petrology 59, 143-164.; Econ Geol (1985) 80:1689-1706; Economic Geology,(1996) Vol. 91-3, pp.507-526
      • Silver Bow Co.
        • Highland District (Siberia District)
    		Gobla, M.J. (2012) Montana mineral locality index. Rocks & Minerals, 87, #3, 208-240.
    • Nevada
      • Elko Co.
        • Bootstrap District
    		MinRec 30:187
      • Lander Co.
        • Battle Mountain District
    		USGS Bull 2009
    USGS Prof Paper 798D
    • New Mexico
      • Catron Co.
        • Wilcox District
          • Lone Pine Hill area
    		Northrop, Minerals of New Mexico, 3rd Rev. Ed., 1996
      • Hidalgo Co.
        • Sylvanite District
    		Min Rec 20:1 p11
    • Pennsylvania
      • Chester Co.
        • State Line Chromite District
    		Smith and Barnes (2011) Pennsylvania Geology v. 41, no. 3-4
    • Virginia
      • Fluvanna Co.
        • Gold-Pyrite Belt
    		Anthony, Bideaux, Bladh, Nichols: "Handbook of Mineralogy", Vol. 1, 1990
      • Louisa Co.
        • Lake Anna
    		Robert C. Smith, II Ph.D, P.G.
    • Washington
      • Ferry Co.
    		http://www.pnwfm.org/newsletters/PNWFM_newsletter_0409.pdf
      • Snohomish Co.
        • Darrington
          • Jumbo Mountain
    		Cannon, B. (1975): Minerals of Washington, p.79
      • Whatcom Co.
        • Mount Baker District
          • Mount Larrabee
    		Metal Mines of Washington-Preliminary Report; Derkey, Joseph, Lasmanis
          • Twin Lakes
    		Minerals of Washington, Bart Cannon, 1975
    Uzbekistan
     
    • Kyzylkum Desert
      • Central Kyzylkum Region
        • Zarafshan
          • Muruntau ore field
    		Koneev, R.I., Turesebekov, A.H., Ignatikov, E.N., Vasilevsky, B.B., and Rakhimov, R.R. (2005), In: Jingwen Mao and Bierlein, F.P. (Eds.): Mineral Deposit Research: Meeting the Global Challenge, Vol. 1, 1403-1406; Rustam Koneev, Evgeniy Ignatikov, Arpay Turesebekov, Umid Aripov, Rustam Khalmatov, Obidjon Kodirov, Miraziz Usmanov (2005) Gold ore deposits of Uzbekistan: Geochemistry and nanomineralogy of tellurium and selenium. IGCP Project 486, 2005 Field Workshop, Kiten, Bulgaria, 14-19 September 2005
    Koneev, R.I., Turesebekov, A.H., Ignatikov, E.N., Vasilevsky, B.B., and Rakhimov, R.R. (2005), In: Jingwen Mao and Bierlein, F.P. (Eds.): Mineral Deposit Research: Meeting the Global Challenge, Vol. 1, 1403-1406
    • Samarkand (Samarqand) Viloyati
      • North Nuratau Mountains
        • Zarmitan
    		Rustam Koneev, Evgeniy Ignatikov, Arpay Turesebekov, Umid Aripov, Rustam Khalmatov, Obidjon Kodirov, Miraziz Usmanov (2005) Gold ore deposits of Uzbekistan: Geochemistry and nanomineralogy of tellurium and selenium. IGCP Project 486, 2005 Field Workshop, Kiten, Bulgaria, 14-19 September 2005
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