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Marmatite

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Huaron Mines, Huaron Mining District, San Jose de Huayllay District, Cerro de Pasco, Daniel Alcides Carrión Province, Pasco Department, Peru
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Formula:
(Zn,Fe)S
Colour:Black
A variety of Sphalerite

An opaque black Iron-rich variety of Sphalerite

Classification of Marmatite

IMA status:Rejected
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Physical Properties of Marmatite

Colour:Black

Chemical Properties of Marmatite

Formula:
(Zn,Fe)S
Essential elements:S, Zn
All elements listed in formula:Fe, S, Zn

Other Names for Marmatite

Synonyms:
ChristophiteChrystophite
Other Languages:
German:Christophit
Chrystophit
Marmatit
Spanish:Christophita
Chrystophita
Marmatita

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 Marmatite

Reference List:Boussingault (1829), Ann. Phys.: 17: 399.

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.: 210.

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    Localities for Marmatite

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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.
    Australia
     
    • New South Wales
      • Bligh Co.
        • Leadville
    		 Australian Rocks, Minerals and Gemstones. RO Chalmers. Published by Angus and Robertson (1967)
      • Mouramba Co.
        • Rookery
    		L.B. Gilligan and J.G. Byrnes Cobar Metallogenic Map 1:250 000
      • Robinson Co.
        • Illewong
    		L.B. Gilligan and J.G. Byrnes Cobar Metallogenic Map 1:250 000
    • Western Australia
      • Bamboo Creek
    		Singer, D.A., Berger, V.I., and Moring, B.C. (2008): US Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1155.
    Austria
     
    • Carinthia
      • Gurktaler Alpen Mts
        • Himmelberg
    		G. Niedermayr, I. Praetzel: Mineralien Kärntens, 1995
        • Radenthein
          • Millstätter Alpe Mt.
    		G. Niedermayr, I. Praetzel: Mineralien Kärntens, 1995
      • Klagenfurt
        • Wörth Lake
    		G. Niedermayr, I. Praetzel: Mineralien Kärntens, 1995
      • Schober group
        • Graden valley
    		W. Postl: Carinthia II 186./106.:135-138 (1996)
    • Tyrol
      • North Tyrol
        • Stanz valley
          • St Christoph am Arlberg
    		Exel, R. (1982): Die Mineralien Tirols, Band 2: Nord- und Osttirol, Vorarlberg. Verlag Athesia, Bozen, 198 pp.
    Bolivia
     
    • La Paz Department
      • Inquisivi Province
        • Colquiri
    		Federico Ahlfeld and Alejandro Schneider-Scherbina (1964) Los Yacimientos Minerales y de Hidrocarburos de Bolivia. (Ministerio de Minas y Petroleo, La Paz)
    • Oruro Department
      • Dalence Province
        • Huanuni
    		Dr. Fritz Berndt, unpublished analyses
        • Santa Fé Mining District
    		Federico Ahlfeld and Alejandro Schneider-Scherbina (1964) Los Yacimientos Minerales y de Hidrocarburos de Bolivia. (Ministerio de Minas y Petroleo, La Paz)
      • Poopó Province
        • Pazña
          • Monserrat-Antequera district
    		Dr. Fritz Berndt, unpublished analyses
    • Potosí Department
      • Chayanta Province
        • Ocuri
    		Dr. Fritz Berndt, unpublished analyses
    Chile
     
    • Aisén del General Carlos Ibáñez del Campo Region
      • Coyhaique Province (Coihaique Province)
        • Cerro Estatuas Ñirehuao district
    		Maksaev, V., Townley, B., Palacios, C., and Camus, F. (2007): Metallic ore deposits. In: Moreno, T., and Gibbons, W. (editors): The Geology of Chile. The Geological Society (London), pp. 414.
    China
     
    • Anhui Province
      • Tongling Prefecture
        • Tongling Mining District
    		Baogui Zhang (1996), In: Tu Guangzhi (Ed.): Geochemistry of strata-bound deposits in China. Science Press (Beijing), 240-253.
          • Tongguanshan ore field
    		Baogui Zhang (1996), In: Tu Guangzhi (Ed.): Geochemistry of strata-bound deposits in China. Science Press (Beijing), 240-253.
    Baogui Zhang (1996), In: Tu Guangzhi (Ed.): Geochemistry of strata-bound deposits in China. Science Press (Beijing), 240-253.
    Baogui Zhang (1996), In: Tu Guangzhi (Ed.): Geochemistry of strata-bound deposits in China. Science Press (Beijing), 240-253.
          • Xinqiao ore field
    		Baogui Zhang (1996), In: Tu Guangzhi (Ed.): Geochemistry of strata-bound deposits in China. Science Press (Beijing), 240-253.
    • Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region
      • Guilin Prefecture
        • Quanzhou Co.
          • Xinlu-Shuiyanba Sn-polymetallic ore field
    		Guoxiang Chi (1992): PhD Thesis, University of Chicoutimi (Québec), Canada.
    Guoxiang Chi (1992): PhD Thesis, University of Chicoutimi (Québec), Canada.
    Guoxiang Chi (1992): PhD Thesis, University of Chicoutimi (Québec), Canada.
      • Hechi Prefecture
        • Nandan Co.
          • Dachang Sn-polymetallic ore field
            • Gaofeng (Longtoushan; Longtaoshan) Sn-polymetallic deposit
    		HMZ Metals Inc., SEC S-4/A-2 File 333- 97597 (2003)
    Pašava, J., Kříbek, B., Dobeš, P., Vavřín, I., Žák, K., Fan Delian, Zhang Tao, and Boiron, M.-C. (2003): Mineralium Deposita 38(1), 39-66.
    Pašava, J., Kříbek, B., Dobeš, P., Vavřín, I., Žák, K., Fan Delian, Zhang Tao, and Boiron, M.-C. (2003): Mineralium Deposita 38(1), 39-66.
      • Wuzhou Prefecture
        • Cenxi Co.
    		Bin Yang, Liangyu Luo, and Shijin Luo (2000): Geology of Guangxi 13(1), 21-27.
    • Guizhou Province
      • Bijie Prefecture
        • Weining Co.
    		Acta Geologica Sinica 65(2), 127-140 (1991)
    • Hebei Province
      • Zhangjiakou Prefecture
        • Zhangbei Co.
    		Youli Feng, Lijing Yu, and Ruizhong Hu (2006): Journal of The Virtual Explorer 24(2).
    • Henan Province
      • Sanmenxia Prefecture
        • Shan Co.
          • Xiaoqinling gold belt
    		Jingwen Mao, Goldfarb, R.J., Zhengwei Zhang, Wenyi Xu, Yumin Qiu, and Jun Deng (2002): Mineralium Deposita 37(3/4), 306-325.
    • Hunan Province
      • Chenzhou Prefecture
        • Guiyang Co.
    		Song Xieyan, Zhang Zhenjie, Lin Jinhui, and Wang Xian (1999): Geology and Prospecting 35(2), 21-24.
    • Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region
      • Chifeng (Ulanhad) League
        • Linxi Co.
    		Liu Wei, Li Xinjun, and Tan Jun (2003): Science in China, Series D (Earth Sciences), 46(7), 652-663.
    • Sichuan Province
      • Garzê (Ganzi) Autonomous Prefecture
        • Batang Co.
    		Dianhao Huang (2000): Acta Petrologica et Mineralogica [Yanshikuang Wuxue Zazhi] 19(1), 78-87.
    • Xinjiang (Xinjiang-Uygur) Autonomous Region
      • Hami (Kumul; Qumul) Prefecture
        • Hami (Kumul; Qumul) Co.
    		Lianchang Zhang, Wenjiao Xiao, Kezhang Qin, Jinsheng Ji, and Xingke Yang (2004): International Journal of Earth Sciences 93, 224-240.
    • Yunnan Province
      • Honghe Autonomous Prefecture
        • Gejiu Co.
    		Huan Zhang, Taiyi Luo, Henmin Gao, Deyun Ma, and Yan Tao (2007): Chinese Journal of Geochemistry 26(4), 439-445.
      • Qujing Prefecture
        • Huize Co.
          • Huize Zn-Pb-(Ag) ore field
    		Runsheng Han, Congqiang Liu, Zhilong Huang, Jin Chen, Deyun Ma, Li Lei, and Gengsheng Ma (2007): Ore Geology Reviews 31(1-4), 360-383.
    Runsheng Han, Congqiang Liu, Zhilong Huang, Jin Chen, Deyun Ma, Li Lei, and Gengsheng Ma (2007): Ore Geology Reviews 31(1-4), 360-383.
      • Wenshan Autonomous Prefecture
        • Maguan Co.
          • Dulong ore field
    		http://www.barytex.com/dulong.htm
    Czech Republic
     
    • Bohemia (Böhmen; Boehmen)
      • Central Bohemia Region
    		Duda, Rejl, Slivka: "Mineralien", 1991
    France
     
    • Auvergne
      • Haute-Loire
        • Lavoûte-Chilhac
          • Saint-Cirgues
    		P.G. Pélisson : "Etude Minéralogique et Métallogénique du District Filonien Polytype de Paulhaguet (Haute-Loire, Massif Central Français)", Doctorate Thesis, Orléans, France, 1989
        • Mercoeur
          • Chazelles-Haut (Chazelle)
    		J.J. Périchaud : "Les Gisements Métalliques du District à Antimoine de Brioude-Massiac (Massif-Central Français)", BRGM, 1968
        • Paulhaguet
          • Sainte-Marguerite
    		P.G. Pélisson : "Etude Minéralogique et Métallogénique du District Filonien Polytype de Paulhaguet (Haute-Loire, Massif Central Français)", Doctorate Thesis, Orléans, France, 1989
          • Salzuit
        • Pinols
          • Chazelles
    		P.G. Pélisson : "Etude Minéralogique et Métallogénique du District Filonien Polytype de Paulhaguet (Haute-Loire, Massif Central Français)", Doctorate Thesis, Orléans, France, 1989
      • Puy-de-Dôme
        • Anzat-le-Luguet
    		J.J. Périchaud : "Les Gisements Métalliques du District à Antimoine de Brioude-Massiac (Massif Central Français)", BRGM, 1968
    • Brittany
      • Finistère
        • Carantec
    		R.PIERROT, L. CHAURIS, C. LAFORET (1973) : "Inventaire minéralogique de la France : 29- Finistère.", B.R.G.M. Paris.
        • Coray
          • Menez-Goaillou-en-Coray
    		R.PIERROT, L. CHAURIS, C. LAFORET (1973) : "Inventaire minéralogique de la France : 29- Finistère.", B.R.G.M. Paris.
        • Huelgoat
    		R.PIERROT, L. CHAURIS, C. LAFORET (1973) : "Inventaire minéralogique de la France : 29- Finistère.", B.R.G.M. Paris.
        • Pleyben
          • Brasparts
    		P. Devismes : "Atlas photographique des minéraux d'alluvions", BRGM, 1978.
      • Morbihan
        • Le Faouët
          • Berné
    		R. Pierrot, L. Chauris, C. Laforêt and F. Pillard : "Inventaire Minéralogique de la France N° 9 : Morbihan", BRGM, 1980.
    • Limousin
      • Haute-Vienne
        • Ambazac
    		J. Geffroy and P. Lafforgue, Bull. Soc. Franç. Minér. Crist., 1957, 80, pp. 402-404 ; Bull. Soc. Franç. Minér. Crist., 1963, N°2, LXXXVI, p. XLV.
    • Lorraine
      • Vosges
        • St Dié
          • Lusse
    		J.-L. Hohl: "Minéraux et Mines du Massif Vosgien", Editions du Rhin (Mulhouse), 1994
    • Lower Normandy
      • Calvados
        • Vimoutiers
    		P. Devismes : "Atlas photographique des minéraux d'alluvions", BRGM, 1978.
    • Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
      • Hautes-Alpes
        • Laragne-Montéglin
    		R. Pierrot, P. Picot, P.A. Poulain, "Inventaire Minéralogique de la France : Hautes-Alpes", BRGM, 1972
        • Lautaret pass area
          • La Grave
    		R. Pierrot, P. Picot, P.A. Poulain, "Inventaire Minéralogique de la France : Hautes-Alpes", BRGM, 1972
    R. Pierrot, P. Picot, P.A. Poulain, "Inventaire Minéralogique de la France : Hautes-Alpes", BRGM, 1972
    Germany
     
    • Saxony
      • Erzgebirge
        • Breitenbrunn District
          • Breitenbrunn
    		Wittern: "Mineralfundorte in Deutschland", 2001; Dana 6: 61.
    Hungary
     
    • Győr-Moson-Sopron Co.
      • Balfi Mts.
        • Fertőrákos
    		Koch: Minerals of Hungary, 1985
    • Pest Co.
      • Börzsöny Mts.
        • Nagybörzsöny
    		Szakáll-Gatter-Szendrei: Mineral Species of Hungary, 2005
    India
     
    • Rajasthan (Rajputana)
      • Udaipur Division
        • Udaipur District
          • Udaipur
            • Zawar Mines
    Italy
     
    • Trentino-Alto Adige
      • Bolzano Province (South Tyrol)
        • Adige Valley (Etsch Valley)
          • Terlano (Terlan)
    		Exel, R. (1987): Guida mineralogica del Trentino e del Sudtirolo. Athesia, Bolzano, 204 pp.
    • Tuscany
      • Florence Province
        • Impruneta
    		Capperi M., Bazzoni C., 1996 - Impruneta (FI). Nuovi ritrovamenti. - Riv. Mineral. Ital., 20 4: 331-333.
    Japan
     
    • Honshu Island
      • Chubu region
        • Nagano prefecture
          • Nagawa-mura
    		Yoshinaga, M. (1959) Mem. Fac. Sci., Kyushu University, Ser. D, 9, 47-53.
    • Kyushu Island
      • Nagasaki Prefecture
        • Tsushima Islands
    		Dr. Matsuo Nambu collection (curated by the Geological Survey of Japan)
    Kosovo
     
    • Kosovska Mitrovica
      • Trepča valley
    		http://www.spathfluor.com/_open/open_us/us_op_mines/us_divtrepca.htm
    Mexico
     
    • Chihuahua
      • Mun. de Aquiles Serdán
    		No reference listed
    Netherlands
     
    • Limburg
      • Landgraaf-Eygelshoven
    		T.G. Nijland, J.C. Zwaan, D. Visser, J. Leloux - De mineralen van Nederland - 2007
    Portugal
     
    • Porto District
      • Mirandela
        • Trindade
    		A. Almeida and F. Noronha, Bull. Minéral. , 1988, 111, pp. 331-341.
    A. Almeida and F. Noronha, Bull. Minéral. , 1988, 111, pp. 331-341.
    Russia
     
    • Eastern-Siberian Region
      • Saha Republic (Sakha Republic; Yakutia)
        • Verkhoyansk Fold Belt
          • Verkhoyansk Silver Province
    		Pavlova, G.G., and Borisenko, A.S. (2009): Ore Geology Reviews 35, 164-185.
            • Southern Verkhoyansk District
    		Pavlova, G.G., and Borisenko, A.S. (2009): Ore Geology Reviews 35, 164-185.
    Slovakia
     
    • Banská Bystrica Region
      • Western Slovenské Rudohorie Mts
        • Tisovec
    		Koděra et all.,1990: Topografická mineralógia Slovenska, I-III, 1590p
    • Košice Region
      • Southern Vihorlat Mts
        • Remetské Hámre
    		Koděra, M. et al., 1986 a 1990 : Topografická mineralógia Slovenska, diel 1- 3, Veda – Vydavateľstvo SAV, Bratislava, 1990, 1 – 1590
    South Korea
     
    • Gangwon-do (Kangwon-do)
      • Chongson-gun
        • Nam-myon (Sindong-myon)
          • Chodong-ni
    		Nakamura, K. (1943) Journal of the Geographical Society, Tokyo, 55, 652.
    Spain
     
    • Catalonia
      • Tarragona
        • Conca de Barberà
          • Vimbodí
            • Poblet Monastery
    		C.. Canet et al. , The Canadian Mineralogist, 2003, V41, pp. 581-595
    C.. Canet et al. , The Canadian Mineralogist, 2003, V41, pp. 581-595
    C.. Canet et al. , The Canadian Mineralogist, 2003, V41, pp. 581-595
    • Murcia
      • Sierra de Cartagena
        • La Unión
    		[www.thamesvalleyminerals.com]
    Tajikistan
     
    • Viloyati Khatlon
      • Kuljabskij (Kulyabskaya) Raion
    		Werner, A.B.T., Sinclair, W.D., and Amey, E.B. (1998): US Geological Survey Circular 930-O.
    Ukraine
     
    • Donets'k Oblast' (Donetsk Oblast')
      • Gorlovka
        • Novyy Donbass
    		[World of Stones 12:20]
    USA
     
    • Alaska
      • Yukon-Koyukuk Borough
        • McGrath District
    		U.S. Geological Survey, 2008, Alaska Resource Data File (ARDF): U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1225.
    U.S. Geological Survey, 2008, Alaska Resource Data File (ARDF): U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1225.
    U.S. Geological Survey, 2008, Alaska Resource Data File (ARDF): U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1225.
    U.S. Geological Survey, 2008, Alaska Resource Data File (ARDF): U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1225.
    U.S. Geological Survey, 2008, Alaska Resource Data File (ARDF): U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1225.
    • Arizona
      • La Paz Co.
        • Trigo Mts
    		Wilson, E.D. (1933), AZ Bur. Mines Bull. 137: 40, 70-71; Wilson, E.D., et al (1951), Arizona zinc and lead deposits, part II, AZ Bur. Mines Bull. 158: 89.
          • Silver District
            • Imperial National Wildlife Refuge
    		Keith, Stanton B. (1978) State of Arizona Bureau of Geology and Mineral Technology, Geol. Sur. Br. Bull. 192, Index of Mining Properties in Yuma Co., Arizona: 178 (Table 4); Arizona Bureau of Mines file data.
      • Pima Co.
        • Sierrita Mts
          • Pima District (Olive District; Mineral Hill District; Twin Buttes District)
            • San Xavier
              • Mission complex
    		ASARCO site geologist.
    • California
      • San Bernardino Co.
    		U.S. Geological Survey, 2005, Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia.
    • Colorado
      • Eagle Co.
        • Gilman District (Battle Mountain District; Red Cliff District)
          • Gilman
    		Rocks & Min. 78:5:298-323
    Minerals of Colorado (1997) Eckel, E. B.
      • Gunnison Co.
        • Quartz Creek District
    		U.S. Geological Survey, 2005, Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia.
      • Lake Co.
        • Leadville District
          • Leadville
            • Iowa Gulch
    		Minerals of Colorado (1997) Eckels, E. B.
    • Idaho
      • Custer Co.
        • Mackay District (Alder Creek District; White Knob District)
    		U.S. Geological Survey, 2005, Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia.
      • Elmore Co.
        • Roaring River District
    		U.S. Geological Survey, 2005, Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia.
    U.S. Geological Survey, 2005, Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia.
    • Montana
      • Judith Basin Co.
    		U.S. Geological Survey, 2005, Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia.
        • Barker District
          • Hughesville
    		U.S. Geological Survey, 2005, Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia.
    U.S. Geological Survey, 2005, Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia.
    • Nevada
      • Eureka Co.
        • Mount Hope District
    		NBMG Bull 64 Geology and Mineral Resources of Eureka County, Nevada
      • Nye Co.
    		NBMG Bull 99B Geology and Mineral Resources of Northern Nye County, Nevada
    • North Carolina
      • Yancey Co.
        • Pisgah National Forest
          • Spruce Pine District
            • Black Mtn-Bowlens Creek Area
              • Burnsville
                • Hurricane Mt.
    		"Mineralogy of the Ray Mica Mine"
    • Oklahoma
      • Pontotoc Co.
    		Rocks & Min. vol. 72 (1997)
    • Washington
      • Okanogan Co.
        • Nighthawk District
          • Nighthawk
    		Minerals of Washington, Bart Cannon, 1975
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