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Argentine

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A variety of Calcite

A lamellar variety of calcite with a silvery lustre.

Classification of Argentine

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Other Names for Argentine

Synonyms:
Schieffer Spar
Other Languages:
German:Schieferspat
Schieferspath
Simplified Chinese:层解石

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 Argentine

Reference List:

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Kirwan, R. (1794) Elements of Mineralogy, second edition: 1: 104.

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: 153.

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  • Localities for Argentine

    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.
    China
     
    • Hunan Province
      • Chenzhou Prefecture
        • Yizhang Co.
          • Yaogangxian W-Sn ore field
    Yirang Chen (1981): Geology and Prospecting 17(2), 25-30
      • Hengyang Prefecture
        • Changning Co.
          • Shuikoushan ore field
    Yongsheng Li, Xinyou Zhu, Shimin Zhen, Fanying Gong, Fanyu Qi, and Xiaodong Gong (2010): Mineral Deposits 29(suppl.), 963-964
    • Sichuan Province
      • Garzê Autonomous Prefecture (Ganzi Autonomous Prefecture)
        • Kangding Co.
    Chenghua Zhang and Guodong Ji (1983): Geology and Prospecting 19(9), 15-20, 40
    UK
     
    • England
      • Cornwall
        • Camborne - Redruth - St Day District
          • Camborne
            • South Roskear group (Pendarves Consols)
    Specimen in the Philadelphia Academy of Natural Sciences collection.
        • St Just District
          • St Just
            • Botallack
              • Wheal Owles
    Carne, J. (1822): Transactions of the Royal Geological Society of Cornwall 2, 290-358
    USA
     
    • Idaho
      • Custer Co.
        • Bay Horse District
    Rocks & Minerals (March, 2001)
    • Massachusetts
      • Hampshire Co.
        • Northampton
    Emerson, 1917. Geology of Mass. & RI, p.104-105.
    Nash, Alanson (1827): Notices of the Lead Mines and Veins of Hampshire County, Mass. and of the Geology and Mineralogy of that Region (American Journal of Science and Arts vol. 7, pp. 238-270.)
    • New Hampshire
      • Grafton Co.
        • Sugar Hill
          • Ore Hill
    Meyers & Stewart,1956. Geology of NH, part III.
    • Virginia
      • Amelia Co.
        • Amelia (Amelia Court House)
    AmMin 3:27-28 (1918)
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