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Asphaltum

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South Crofty Mine (South Wheal Crofty), Carn Brea area, Camborne - Redruth - St Day District, Cornwall, England, UK
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Name:The word asphalt is derived from the late Middle English: from French asphalte, based on late Latin asphalton, asphaltum, from the Greek ásphalton, ásphaltos (άσφαλτος), "flawless".


A mineral pitch.

Classification of Asphaltum

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Other Names for Asphaltum

Synonyms:
AsphaltiteCorutziliteCourtziliteTabbyite
Other Languages:
German:Asphaltit
Corutzilit
Courtzilit
Italian:Asfalto
Spanish:Asphaltita
Corutzilita
Courtzilita
Varieties:
AlbertiteImpsoniteLeyteiteLibolliteMcKittrite
NigriteRafaeliteUintahiteWurtzilite

Other Information

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    Localities for Asphaltum

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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
    [var: Rafaelite]  
    [var: Rafaelite]
    • Mendoza
      • Malargüe Department
    		Juan Carlos Lodovichi
    Austria
     
    • Carinthia
      • Gailtaler Alpen & Karnische Alpen Mts
        • Hochstadel Mt.
    		G. Niedermayr, I. Praetzel: Mineralien Kärntens, 1995
        • Lesach valley
          • Liesing
            • Ladstatt
    		G. Niedermayr, I. Praetzel: Mineralien Kärntens, 1995
    G. Niedermayr, I. Praetzel: Mineralien Kärntens, 1995
        • Paternion
          • Kellerberg
            • Kroislerwand Mt.
    		G. Niedermayr, I. Praetzel: Mineralien Kärntens, 1995
          • Pöllan
    		A. M. Götzinger: Der Aufschluss 35(10):351-358 (1984)
          • Rubland
    		G. Niedermayr, I. Praetzel: Mineralien Kärntens, 1995
      • Karawanken Mts
        • Globasnitz
    		G. Niedermayr, I. Praetzel: Mineralien Kärntens, 1995
        • Hochobir Mt.
          • Zauchen
    		G. Niedermayr: Der Hochobir, Verlag des Naturwissenschaftlichen Vereins für Kärnten (Klagenfurt), 1999
    G. Niedermayr: Der Hochobir, Verlag des Naturwissenschaftlichen Vereines für Kärnten(Klagenfurt), 1999
        • Rosenbach
          • Frauenkogel Mt. area
    		G. Niedermayr, I. Praetzel: Mineralien Kärntens, 1995
      • Völkermarkt
        • Griffen
          • St Kollmann
            • Haberberg Mt.
    		G. Niedermayr, I. Praetzel: Mineralien Kärntens, 1995
    • Salzburg
      • Saalfelden
        • Maishofen
          • Kirchham
    		A. Strasser: Die Minerale Salzburgs (1989)
      • Unken
    		A. Strasser: Die Minerale Salzburgs (1989)
    • Tyrol
      • North Tyrol
        • Inn valley
          • Brixlegg - Schwaz area
            • Brixlegg - Rattenberg
              • Geyer - Silberberg District
                • Silberberg Mt.
    		Schnorrer, G. and Poeverlein, R. (2002) Schwaz-Brixlegg-Fundstellen: 2. Die Minerale des Stockerstollens bei Brixlegg in Tirol. Aufschluss, 53, 209-228.
    Schnorrer, G. & Poeverlein, R. (2005): Schwaz-Brixlegger-Fundstellen: 3. Die Minerale vom Bergbau Maukenötz bei Brixlegg, Tirol. Der Aufschluss, 56, 223-234.
    Barbados
     
    www.gstt.org/publications/news/newsletter8/newsletter8.htm
    Canada
     
    • British Columbia
      • Omenica Mining Division
    		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. John Wiley and Sons, Inc., New York, 7th edition, revised and enlarged, 1124 pp.: 723.
    • Ontario
      • Lanark Co.
        • Drummond Township
          • North Burgess
    		G. Niedermayr, I. Praetzel: Mineralien Kärntens, 1995
    • Québec
      • Centre-du-Québec
        • Nicolet-Yamaska RCM
    		Fred Schuster. personal observations
    China
     
    • Anhui Province
      • Tongling Prefecture
        • Tongling Mining District
          • Shizishan ore field
    		Yang Gang, Chen Jiangfeng, Du Andao, Qu Wenjun, and Yu Gang (2004): Chinese Schience Bulletin 49(13), 1396-1400.
    • Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region
      • Hechi Prefecture
        • Nandan Co.
          • Dachang Sn-polymetallic ore field
    		Yang Bin, Peng Sheng-lin, Yang Mu, and Zhan Qi-zuan (2005): Journal of Central South University of Technology (English Edition) 12(1), 129-134.
    • Sichuan Province
      • Ngawa (Aba) Autonomous Prefecture
        • Ruo'ergai Co. (Zoigê Co.)
          • Western Qinling gold belt
    		http://www.cicresources.com/PDF_REPORTS/Pingding_F1ReportFinal.pdf
    Finland
     
    • Itä-Suomen Lääni
      • Outokumpu Cu-Co-Zn-Ni-Ag-Au ore field
    		Peltonen, P., Kontinen, A., Huhma, H., and Kuronen, U. (2008): Ore Geology Reviews 33, 559-617.
    Peltonen, P., Kontinen, A., Huhma, H., and Kuronen, U. (2008): Ore Geology Reviews 33, 559-617.
    France
     
    • Alsace
      • Bas-Rhin
        • Wissembourg (Weißenburg)
          • Soultz-sous-Forêts
    		National History Museum Vienna collection
    • Brittany
      • Morbihan
        • Pontivy
          • Persquen
            • Bubry
    		R. Pierrot, L. Chauris, C. Laforêt and F. Pillard : "Inventaire Minéralogique de la France N° 9 : Morbihan", BRGM, 1980.
    • Languedoc-Roussillon
      • Hérault
    • Midi-Pyrénées
      • Aveyron
        • Réquista
          • Brousse-et-Connac
    		R. Pierrot, R. Pulou, P. Picot : "Inventaire Minéralogique de la France N° 7 : Aveyron", BRGM, 1977
    R. Pierrot, R. Pulou, P. Picot : "Inventaire Minéralogique de la France N° 7 : Aveyron", BRGM, 1977
    • Rhône-Alpes
      • Loire
    Germany
     
    • Baden-Württemberg
      • Heidelberg
        • Wiesloch
    		Weiss: "Mineralfundstellen, Deutschland West", 1990
      • Kaiserstuhl
        • Bötzingen
    		Weiss: "Mineralfundstellen, Deutschland West", Weise (Munich), 1990
      • Kraichgau
        • Bruchsal
          • Rollenberg railway tunnel
    		S. Weiss: "Mineralfundstellen, Deutschland West", Weise (Munich), 1990
    • Hesse
      • Dillenburg District
        • Obereisenhausen
    		Uwe Kolitsch collection (PXRD and/or SEM-EDS analyses)
      • Taunus Mts
        • Weilmünster
          • Laubuseschbach
    		S. Weiß: "Mineralfundstellen, Deutschland West", Weise (Munich), 1990
    • Lower Saxony
      • Harz Mts
        • Clausthal-Zellerfeld
          • Bad Grund
            • Iberg Mt.
    		Weiss: "Mineralfundstellen, Deutschland West", 1990
    • North Rhine-Westphalia
      • Münsterland
        • Steinfurt
          • Ibbenbüren
    		Weiss: "Mineralfundstellen, Deutschland West", Weise (Munich), 1990
      • Niederberg area
        • Heiligenhaus
          • Flandersbach
    		Lapis 1988(1), 16-35
        • Velbert
    		Lapis 1988(1), 13-35
      • Sauerland
        • Warstein
          • Hillenberg Mt.
    		D. Pawlowski: "Mineralfundstellen im Sauerland", Weise (Munich), 1991
    • Rhineland-Palatinate
      • Bad Kreuznach
        • Niederhausen
          • Lemberg Mt.
    		S. Weiß: "Mineralfundstellen, Deutschland West", Weise (Munich), 1990
      • Eifel Mts
        • Niederzissen
          • Hannebach
    		Hentschel, G., Ungewöhnliche Hohlraumminerale mit natürlichem Calciumsulfit (Hannebachit) in der Lava der Hannebacher Ley (Eifel), Der Aufschluss 37, 37-54, 1986
      • Hunsrück Mts
        • Fischbach
    		Weiss: "Mineralfundstellen, Deutschland West", 1990
        • Idar-Oberstein
    		S. Weiß: "Mineralfundstellen, Deutschland West", Weise (Munich), 1990
        • Kirn
    		Weiss: "Mineralfundstellen, Deutschland West", 1990
      • Kirchheimbolanden
        • Dannenfels
    		Kohout, K. (2008): Der Steinbruch Giro am Mannbühl: Spitzenfunde aus 27 Jahren. Lapis, 33 (5), 32-35. ; Bungert, R., Frey, W.-G. and Hesse, P. (2008): Die Mineralien des Steinbruch Giro am Donnersberg, Pfalz. Lapis 33 (3), 13-19; 50.
      • Kusel
        • Föckelberg
    		Lapis 2001(6), 13-40
      • Lahn valley
        • Bad Ems District
          • Frücht
    		Möhn, G., Frohwein, J. & Blaß, G. (2009): Neue Mineralfunde von der Grube Friedrichssegen bei Bad Ems. Lapis 34 (5), 35-40; 58.
      • Rockenhausen
    		Lapis 2001(6), 13-40
      • Wolfstein
    		Lapis 2001(6), 13-40
    • Schleswig-Holstein
      • Elmshorn
        • Lieth
    		[var: Impsonite] Urbigkeit, k. (1987): Die Mineralien der Kalkgrube Lieth bei Elmshorn. LAPIS 12 (2), 25-29
    Italy
     
    • Marche
      • Pesaro-Urbino Province
        • Novafeltria
    		Naumann, Zirkel: "Elemente der Mineralogie", 13th ed., Leipzig (1898)
    Russia
     
    • Northern Region
      • Murmanskaja Oblast'
        • Kola Peninsula
          • Khibiny Massif
            • Kukisvumchorr Mt
    		Lapis 28(12), 47 (2003)
    Sweden
     
    • Dalarna
      • Ludvika
        • Grängesberg
    • Gästrikland
      • Hofors
    • Värmland
      • Grums
    		No reference listed
    • Västmanland
      • Nora
    Switzerland
     
    • Neuchâtel
      • Travers
    		Meisser, N., Schenk, K. J. & Spangenberg, J. E. (2000) : Rosick_ite, (monoclinic g-Sulfur), from La Presta Asphalt Mine, Neuchâtel, Switzerland : New X-ray Powder Diffraction Diagram. Submitted to Schweiz. Mineral. Petrogr. Mitt.
    UK
     
    • England
      • Leicestershire
        • Dimminsdale
          • Staunton Harold
    		http://www.english-nature.org.uk/citation/citation_photo/1005587.pdf
    USA
     
    • California
    		Pelletier, 1962. Mineral Species & Localities of Marin County
    • Colorado
      • Eagle Co.
        • Brush Creek District
    		Minerals of Colorado (1997) Eckel, E. B.
      • Grand Co.
        • Grand Lake District (Wolverine District)
    		[var: Uintahite] U.S. Geological Survey, 2005, Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia.
    [var: Uintahite] U.S. Geological Survey, 2005, Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia.
    [var: Uintahite] U.S. Geological Survey, 2005, Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia.
      • Ouray Co.
        • Ouray District (Uncompahgre District)
          • Dexter Creek
    		Minerals of Colorado (1997) E.B. Eckels
    • Illinois
      • Hardin Co.
        • Illinois - Kentucky Fluorspar District
          • Cave-in-Rock Sub-District
    		Mineralogical Record, v. 28, no. 1, 1997
    • Indiana
      • Bartholomew Co.
        • Columbus
    		Rocks & Min.: 61:138-142 & 64:230.
    • New Jersey
      • Burlington Co.
    		 Kunz,1892. Gems & Precious Stones of N. America, p.200.
      • Mercer Co.
        • Princeton
    		 The Minerals of New York City & Its Environs, New York Mineralogical Club Bull. Vol. 3, No. 1, Manchester, J.G. (1931): 88.
      • Middlesex Co.
    		The Minerals of New York City & Its Environs, New York Mineralogical Club Bull. Vol. 3, No. 1, Manchester, J.G. (1931): 83.
    • New York
      • Monroe Co.
    		NY State Museum spec. no. 16770
      • Wayne Co.
        • Walworth
    		Van King specimen
    • Ohio
      • Allen Co.
        • Delphos
    		Chris Stefano collection
    • Oklahoma
    		Jay Ellis Ransom,1974,Gems and Minerals of America
      • Coal Co.
        • Bromide
    		Rocks & Min. vol. 72 (1997)
    [var: Impsonite] Jay Ellis Ransom,1974,Gems and Minerals of America
    • Oregon
      • Crook Co.
        • Howard District (Ochoco District; Bolivar District)
    		[var: Uintahite] U.S. Geological Survey, 2005, Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia.
        • Kidnap Spring
    		[var: Uintahite] U.S. Geological Survey, 2005, Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia.
    • Texas
      • Brewster Co.
        • Terlingua District
    		[var: Uintahite] BEG Min Res Circ 73
          • Study Butte
    		[var: Uintahite] R&M 66:3 p202
    [var: Uintahite] BEG Min Res Circ 73
    [var: Nigrite] Amer. Chem. J., 1899, 21,478--499
      • Carbon Co.
        • Sunnyside
    		Sun Advocate - October 9, 1947
      • Duchesne Co.
    		[var: Uintahite] UGMS Bull 117 Minerals and Mineral Localities of Utah
    [var: Uintahite] UGMS Bull 117 Minerals and Mineral Localities of Utah
    [var: Uintahite] UGMS Bull 117 Minerals and Mineral Localities of Utah
    [var: Uintahite] Rocks & Min.:4:89.
    [var: Uintahite] Rocks & Min.:4:86.
    [var: Uintahite] UGMS Bull 117 Minerals and Mineral Localities of Utah
        • Fort Duchesne
    		[var: Uintahite] Rocks & Min.: 4:86.
    [var: Uintahite] Rocks & Min.: 4:89.
        • Myton
    		[var: Uintahite] Rocks & Min.: 4:86.
    [var: Uintahite] Rocks & Min.: 4: 87 & 89.
    [var: Uintahite] Rocks & Min.: 4:89.
    [var: Uintahite] UGMS Bull 117 Minerals and Mineral Localities of Utah
      • Grand Co.
      • Uintah Co.
    		[var: Uintahite] UGMS Bull 117 Minerals and Mineral Localities of Utah
    [var: Uintahite] UGMS Bull 117 Minerals and Mineral Localities of Utah
    [var: Uintahite]
    [var: Uintahite]
    [var: Uintahite]
    [var: Uintahite]
    [var: Uintahite]
    [var: Uintahite]
        • Uinta Basin Area
    		[var: Uintahite] U.S. Geological Survey, 2005, Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia.
    [var: Uintahite] [Clark, 1993 - "Hey's Mineral Index"]
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