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Colour:Black or brown


A solid of viscous hydrocarbon material.

Classification of Bitumen

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Physical Properties of Bitumen

Colour:Black or brown

Other Names for Bitumen

Synonyms:
Betume
Other Languages:
Simplified Chinese:沥青
Varieties:
Elaterite

Other Information

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  • Localities for Bitumen

    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.
    Afghanistan
     
    • Baghlan Province (Baglan Province)
      • Burka District
    Orris, G.J., and Bliss, J.D. (2002): Mines and Mineral Occurrences of Afghanistan. United States Geological Survey Open-File Report 02-110
    Argentina
     
    • Chubut
      • Esquel
    FERNANDEZ, Raúl R. et al. Gold and silver deposits related to Jurassic Patagonian volcanism: review and perspectives for exploration. Rev. Asoc. Geol. Argent. [online]. 2008, vol.63, n.4, pp. 665-681.
    • Neuquén
    PONS, Josefina M. et al. Alteration, Cu mineralization and bitumen in the Barda González prospect, Neuquén. Rev. Asoc. Geol. Argent. [online]. 2009, vol.64, n.3, pp. 501-513.
    Australia
     
    • Tasmania
      • Huon district
    Bottrill & Baker (in prep) Catalogue of minerals of Tasmania
      • Zeehan district
        • Zeehan
          • Comstock mine
    Bottrill & Baker (in prep) Catalogue of minerals of Tasmania
    Austria
     
    • Styria
      • Köflach
        • Voitsberg
          • Södingberg
    Postl, W. & Vávra, N. (2009)
    Belgium
     
    • Liège Province
      • Sprimont
        • Chanxhe
    Harjo Neutkens
    Bolivia
     
    • Potosí Department
      • Chayanta Province
    [var: Elaterite] [MinRec 32:469]
      • Sud Chichas Province
        • Atocha-Quechisla District
    [var: Elaterite] [MinRec 32:461]
    Canada
     
    • Alberta
    www.venuewest.com/8IKC/s1post.htm.
    • British Columbia
      • New Westminster Mining Division
        • Hope
    Ray, Gerald E. “Bulletin 79: The Geology and Mineralization of the Coquihalla Gold Belt and Hozameen Fault System, Southwestern British Columbia.” 1990. Government of British Columbia Ministry of Energy, Mines, and Petroleum Resources. 3 Sept. 2006.
    • New Brunswick
      • Queens Co.
    Sabina, Anne P. (1992), Rocks and Minerals for the Collector Miscellaneous Report 46, Geological Survey of Canada.
    • Northwest Territories
    Can. Rockhound 7(1), 2003
    • Ontario
      • Bruce Co.
        • Amabel Township
          • Wiarton
    Ref.: Geological Survey of Canada Miscellaneous Report 39.
      • Essex Co.
        • Anderdon Township
        • Maldon Township
          • Amherstburg
    Ref.: Geological Survey of Canada Miscellaneous Report 39.
      • Wentworth Co.
        • Hamilton
          • Dundas
    No reference listed
    • Québec
      • Chaudière-Appalaches
        • Lévis TE
    personal identification
    Chile
     
    • Atacama Region
      • Copiapó Province
        • Copiapó
    Cisternas, M.E., and Hermosilla, J. (2006): Mineralium Deposita 41, 339-355.
        • Pabellón
          • Sierra Jardín
    Econ Geol (1987) 82:546-570
    • Coquimbo Region
      • Elqui Province
        • La Serena
          • Talcuna Cu-Mn-Ag Mining District
    U. Kolitsch collection
    Sernageomin database 2007;Stgo de Chile
    • Valparaíso Region
      • Quillota Province
        • Los Nogales
    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
     
    • Gansu Province
      • Gannan Autonomous Prefecture
        • Luqu Co.
    Peters, S.G. (2002): USGS Open-File Report 02-131.
      • Longnan Prefecture
        • Li Co.
    Peters, S.G. (2002): USGS Open-File Report 02-131.
    • Guangdong Province
      • Meizhou Prefecture
        • Mei Co.
    Hu Kai, Yu Chensheng, Ma Dongsheng, Zhai Jianping, Xiao Zhenyu, and Zhang Wenlan (2002): Acta Geologica Sinica 2002(2).
      • Shaoguan Prefecture
        • Renhua Co.
    • Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region
      • Hezhou Prefecture
        • Babu District
    Kai Hu, Jianping Zhai, Yingjun Liu, Henian Wang, Jingrong Zhang, and Rongfen Jia (2000): Science in China, Series D (Earth Sciences), 43(5), 507-520.
    • Guizhou Province
      • Bijie Prefecture
        • Weining Co.
    Xiaohuan Luo, Xunfeng Liu, Yuqiong Wang, and Zhenwen Liao (2002): Guizhou Geology 19(4), 215-220; Qian Zhang, Dapeng Wang, Liangwu Fan, Xiaoqing Zhu, and Zhengwei Zhang (2008): Geology and Prospecting 44(2), 8-13
      • Qiandongnan Autonomous Prefecture
        • Danzhai Co.
    Guanqing Lu (1994): PhD Thesis, University of Chicoutimi (Québec), Canada.
      • Qiannan Autonomous Prefecture
        • Duyun Co.
    Lin Ye (2005): Goldschmidt Conference Abstracts 2005, A 851.
      • Qianxi'nan Autonomous Prefecture
        • Anlong Co.
    http://www.portergeo.com.au/database/mineinfo.asp?mineid=mn1059
        • Ceheng Co.
    http://brightrich.com/mineral_summary.htm
        • Qinglong Co.
          • Dachang Sb ore field
    Guozhi Wang and Ruizhong Hu (2002): Goldschmidt Conference Abstracts 2002, A 298.
        • Zhenfeng Co.
    Xingchun Zhang, Spiro, B., Halls, C., Stanley, C.J., and Keyou Yang (2003): International Geology Review 45, 407-470.
      • Tongren Prefecture
        • Tongren Co.
    Aimin Liu, Mingqiao Zhang, Jianhua Chen, and Tongting Yang (2007): Guizhou Geology 24(3), 188-192
    Yongfeng Hua (1987): Mineral Deposits 6(3), 68-76
      • Zunyi Prefecture
        • Zunyi Co.
          • Zunyi Ni-Mo-PGE-Au ore field
    Lehmann, B., Nägler, T.F., Holland, H.D., Wille, M., Jingwen Mao, Jiayong Pan, Dongsheng Ma, and Dulski, P. (2007): Geology 35(5), 403-406.
    • Henan Province
      • Nanyang Prefecture
        • Tongbai Co.
    Zhen-Qi Zhou, Qing-Shui Dong, Gang-Fu Hou, Sheng-Chuan Xu, and Chang-Sheng Miao (2006): Journal of Jilin University (Earth Science Edition) 36(6), 1001-1005.
    • Hunan Province
      • Hengyang Prefecture
        • Hengdong Co.
    Kai Hu, Jianping Zhai, Yingjun Liu, Henian Wang, Jingrong Zhang, and Rongfen Jia (2000): Science in China, Series D (Earth Sciences), 43(5), 507-520.
      • Huaihua Prefecture
        • Hongjiang Co. (Qianyang Co.)
    Geng Ansong and Parnell, J. (1994): Petrography of the Shuitian bitumen deposit, Hunan Province, China. Journal of Southeast Asian Earth Sciences 9(3), 221-227
      • Shaoyang Prefecture
        • Xinshao Co.
    Kai Hu, Jianping Zhai, Yingjun Liu, Henian Wang, Jingrong Zhang, and Rongfen Jia (2000): Science in China, Series D (Earth Sciences), 43(5), 507-520.
      • Xiangxi Autonomous Prefecture
        • Fenghuang Co.
    Schneider, J., Boni, M., Lapponi, F., and Bechstädt, T. (2002): Economic Geology 97(8), 1815-1827.
        • Huayuan Co.
          • Huayuan Pb-Zn ore field
    Schneider, J., Boni, M., Lapponi, F., and Bechstädt, T. (2002): Economic Geology 97(8), 1815-1827.
    Schneider, J., Boni, M., Lapponi, F., and Bechstädt, T. (2002): Economic Geology 97(8), 1815-1827.
    Schneider, J., Boni, M., Lapponi, F., and Bechstädt, T. (2002): Economic Geology 97(8), 1815-1827.
    Schneider, J., Boni, M., Lapponi, F., and Bechstädt, T. (2002): Economic Geology 97(8), 1815-1827.
    Tang, S., and Liu, T. (1999): Ore Geology Reviews 15(1), 71-78.
      • Yiyang Prefecture
        • Heshan District
    Mengjun Ceng (1992): Geology and Prospecting 28(8), 13-18
        • Taojiang Co.
    Mengjun Ceng (1992): Geology and Prospecting 28(8), 13-18; Bo Peng, Piestrzynski, A., Pieczonka, J., Meilian Xiao, Yaozhu Wang, Shurong Xie, Xiaoyan Tang, Changxun Yu and Zhi Song (2007): Environmental Geology 52(7), 1277-1296
    • Jiangxi Province
      • Shangrao Prefecture
        • Dexing Co.
          • Jinshan Au ore field
    Kai Hu, Jianping Zhai, Yingjun Liu, Henian Wang, Jingrong Zhang, and Rongfen Jia (2000): Science in China, Series D (Earth Sciences), 43(5), 507-520.
      • Yingtan Prefecture
        • Guixi Co.
          • Shengyuan (Yingtan) Uranium ore field
    Dahlkamp, F.J., Ed. (2009): Uranium Deposits of the World. Springer (Berlin, Heidelberg), pp. 31-156
    • Sichuan Province
      • Leshan Prefecture
    M Kampf collection
      • Liangshan Autonomous Prefecture
        • Ganluo Co.
    Changqing Zhang, Jinjie Yu, Jingwen Mao, Hang Yu, and Houmin Li (2010): Acta Sedimentologica Sinica 28(4), 832-848
      • Ngawa (Aba) Autonomous Prefecture
        • Songpan Co.
    Peters, S.G. (2002): USGS Open-File Report 02-131.
      • Ya'an Prefecture
        • Hanyuan Co.
          • Dadu river valley Pb-Zn mining district
    Fangcheng Lin (2005): Mineral Deposits [Kuangchuang Dizhi] 24(2), 122-133.; Lin Fangcheng, and Pan Guitang (2006): Science in China, Series D (Earth Sciences), 49(11), 1135-1146.
    • Xinjiang (Xinjiang-Uygur) Autonomous Region
      • Kezilesu (Kizilsu; Qizilsu) Autonomous Prefecture
        • Aketao (Akto; Aqto) Co.
          • Tamu-Kalangu (Tam-Kalanfu; Tamu-Kala) belt
    Xiangrong Yang, Jiantang Peng, Ruizhong Hu, Huawen Qi, and Shen Liu (2009): Geochimica 38(6), 536-548
        • Wuqia (Ulugqat; Ulughchat) Co.
    Dahlkamp, F.J. (2009): Uranium Deposits of the World. Springer (Berlin, Heidelberg), pp. 31-156
    • Yunnan Province
      • Baoshan Prefecture
        • Tengchong Co.
    http://www.sea-us.org.au/pdfs/tmw00/TMW00-FSU-Asia.pdf
      • Dali Autonomous Prefecture
        • Midu Co.
          • Machangqing (Baoxingchang) Cu-Mo-Au ore field
            • Machangqing Mine
    Liangsheng Ge, Yilin Zou, Zhenhua Li, Xiaodong Gue, Junbing Xing, and Xiaohui Zhang (2002): Geology and Prospecting 38(5), 11-17; He Mingqin, Yang Shiyu, and Liu Jiajun (2003): Journal of Kunming University of Science and Technology 28, 4-7
      • Lijiang Prefecture
        • Ninglang Co.
    Wenping Guo and Shouquan Hu (2002): Yunnan Geology 21(1), 34-41
      • Nujiang Autonomous Prefecture
        • Lanping Co.
    Chunji Xue, Rong Zeng, Shuwen Liu, Guoxiang Chi, Hairuo Qing, Yuchuan Chen, Jianmin Yang, and Denghong Wang (2006): Ore Geology Reviews (in press).; Chunji Xue, Rong Zeng, Yongbao Gao, Heping Zhu, Shihua Zhao, and Yongqiang Li (2006): Acta Petrologica Sinica 22(4), 1031-1039
    Liu Jiajun, Li Chaoyang, Zhang Qian, Pan Jiayong, Liu Yuping, Liu Xianfan, Liu Shirong, and Yang Weiguang (2001): Science in China, Series D (Earth Sciences), 44(6), 545-554.
      • Zhaotong Prefecture
        • Ludian Co.
          • Yanhe Cu ore field
    Houmin Li, Jingwen Mao, Yuchuan Chen, Denghong Wang, Changqing Zhang, and Hong Xu (2005), In: Jingwen Mao and Bierlein, F.P. (eds.): Mineral Deposit Research: Meeting the Global Challenge. Springer (Berlin, Heidelberg, New York), pp. 149-152.
    Qian Zhang, Dapeng Wang, Xiaoqing Zhu, Zhengwei Zhang and Chaohui Zhu (2009): Chinese Journal of Geochemistry 28(1), 1-18
    Houmin Li, Jingwen Mao, Yuchuan Chen, Denghong Wang, Changqing Zhang, and Hong Xu (2005), In: Jingwen Mao and Bierlein, F.P. (eds.): Mineral Deposit Research: Meeting the Global Challenge. Springer (Berlin, Heidelberg, New York), pp. 149-152.
        • Yongshan Co.
    Qian Zhang, Dapeng Wang, Liangwu Fan, Xiaoqing Zhu, and Zhengwei Zhang (2008): Geology and Prospecting 44(2), 8-13
        • Zhaoyang District
          • Basalt Cu occurrences
    Yan Wang, C., Zhou, M.-F., Qi, L., Hou, S., Gao, H., Zhang, Z., and Malpas, J. (2006): International Geology Review 48(8): 742-753
    Croatia
     
    • Krapina-Zagorje County
      • Krapina
    Naumann, Zirkel: "Elemente der Mineralogie", 13th ed., Leipzig (1898)
    France
     
    • Alsace
      • Haut-Rhin
        • Ribeauvillé
          • Orschwiller
    J.-L. Hohl: "Minéraux et Mines du Massif Vosgien", Editions du Rhin (Mulhouse), 1994
          • St Hippolyte
    J.-L. Hohl: "Minéraux et Mines du Massif Vosgien", Editions du Rhin (Mulhouse), 1994
    • Aquitaine
      • Dordogne
        • Nontron
    M. Argulie
      • Landes
        • Dax
          • Canton d'Amou
      • Pyrénées-Atlantiques
        • Salies-de-Béarn
          • Carresse-Cassaber
    http://perso.wanadoo.fr/mfp64/pyrenees.htm
    • Auvergne
      • Haute-Loire
        • Paulhaguet
          • Jax
            • La Ribeyrette (La Fioure; La Fiouve) & La Fauvette valleys
      • Puy-de-Dôme
        • Clermont-Ferrand
    Aimé Rudel : "Curiosités Géologiques d'Auvergne et du Velay", Editions Volcans, 1970
          • Cournon-d'Auvergne
    Aimé Rudel : "Curiosités Géologiques d'Auvergne et du Velay", Editions Volcans, 1970
    Aimé Rudel : "Curiosités Géologiques d'Auvergne et du Velay", Editions Volcans, 1970
        • Dallet
    Aimé Rudel : "Curiosités Géologiques d'Auvergne et du Velay", Editions Volcans, 1970
    Aimé Rudel : "Curiosités Géologiques d'Auvergne et du Velay", Editions Volcans, 1970
    • Brittany
      • Ille-et-Vilaine
        • Fougères
    L. Chauris, C. Laforêt and J. Cotten, Bull. Minéral. , 1985, 108, pp. 955-958
    • Languedoc-Roussillon
      • Hérault
        • Le Bosc
    self collected by S. MAURY
    Ref. Eur. J. Mineral., 1993, 5, pp. 873-877.
      • Lozère
        • Bouges
    Bull. Minéral. , 1987, 110, pp. 249-259.
    • Pays de Loire
      • Loire-Atlantique
    [var: Elaterite] Williamson, 1932. Book of Amber, p.254.
    • Rhône-Alpes
      • Savoie
        • Val Thorens
    "Les minéraux, leurs gisements, leurs associations", P. Bariand, F. Cesbron et J. Geffroy (1977), Editions Minéraux et Fossiles, BRGM
    Germany
     
    • Bavaria
      • Upper Bavaria
        • Garmisch-Partenkirchen
          • Mittenwald
            • Ferchenseewände Mts
    S. Weiß: "Mineralfundstellen, Deutschland West", Weise (Munich), 1990
    • Brandenburg
      • Doberlug-Kirchhain
    Schüller, A., and Grassmann, H. (1949): Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology 2, 269-278.
    • Rhineland-Palatinate
      • Hunsrück Mts
        • Idar-Oberstein
          • Niederwörresbach
    Own analyses R. Lang
    • Saarland
      • Schmelz
    Thomas Kleser Collection
    • Thuringia
      • Harz Mts
        • Nordhausen
          • Ilfeld
    J. Gröbner & J. Wesiger (2008): Die Mineralien des Kupferschieferbergbaus an südlichen Harzrand bei Ilfeld in Thüringen. Mineralien-Welt 19 (2), 18-28.
    Hungary
     
    • Heves Co.
      • Mátra Mts.
    Singer, D.A., Berger, V.I., and Moring, B.C. (2008): US Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1155.
    Iran
     
    • Esfahan Province (Isfahan Province; Aspadana Province)
    Econ Geol (1994) 89:1262-1278
    • West Azarbaijan Province (West Azerbaijan Province)
      • Takab (Takan Tepe)
    Asadi, H.H., Voncken, J.H.L, Kühnel, R.A., and Hale, M. (2000): Mineralium Deposita 35, 656-671.
    Ireland
     
    • Co. Mayo
      • Castlebar
    Moreton, S. (2008) J. Russ. Soc. Vol. 11, p. 71-2.
    • Co. Sligo
      • Aughamore
    Barry Flannery Collection
      • Ballysadare
    Dr Stephen Moreton
    Italy
     
    • Emilia-Romagna
      • Parma Province
        • Neviano degli Arduini
          • Termina Valley
    Adorni, F., Battilocchi, G., Bersani, D. & Calderini, V. (2010). Le septarie dell'Appennino Parmense. Rivista Mineralogica Italiana, 222-241.
        • Tizzano Val Parma
    Adorni, F., Battilocchi, G., Bersani, D. & Calderini, V. (2010). Le septarie dell'Appennino Parmense. Rivista Mineralogica Italiana, 222-241.
    • Sicily
      • Agrigento Province
        • Casteltermini
    • Tuscany
      • Lucca Province
        • Garfagnana
          • Sillano
    http://www.mindat.org/picshow.php?id=8515
    Kazakhstan
     
    • Southern Kazakhstan Province (Ongtüstik Qazaqstan Oblysy; Yuzhno-Kazakhstanskaya Oblast')
      • Karatau Range
        • Bayzhansay (Baidzhansay)
    United States Geological Survey (USGS) Mineral Resources Data
        • Kentau
    United States Geological Survey (USGS) Mineral Resources Data
    Kyrgyzstan
     
    • Issyk-Kul'skaya Oblast
    Pautov L.A., Belakovskii D.I., Baimagambetov B.K. Sulvanite: revision of specimens from museum funds and litherature data, new occurrence in South-Eastern Kirgizia, - Novye dannye o mineralah, Moscow, Nauka, 1989, v.36, p.91-100.
    Mexico
     
    • Chihuahua
    Mineralium Deposita, 44 (2009) 363-370
    • Coahuila
      • Mun. de Cuatrociénegas
        • Cuatro Ciénegas (Cuatrociénegas de Carranza; Venustiano Carranza)
          • Limestone caves
    Forti, P. et al. (2006): ACTA CARSOLOGICA 35/1, 79–98.
    • San Luis Potosí
    Ruiz, Joaquin, Kesler, Stephen E., Jones, Lois M., and Sutter, John F., 1980, Geology and Geochemistry of the Las Cuevas Fluorite Deposit, San Luis Potosi, Mexico, Economic Geology, 75: 1200-1209.
    Norway
     
    • Buskerud
      • Kongsberg
    Bancroft, P., Nordrum, F.S. & Lyckberg, P.(2001): Kongsberg revisited. Mineralogical Record 32: 181-205
    Poland
     
    • Lower Silesia (Dolnośląskie)
      • Legnica
    Oszczepalski, S. (1999): Mineralium Deposita 34, 599-613.
      • Złotoryja District
    Oszczepalski, S. (1999): Mineralium Deposita 34, 599-613.
    Portugal
     
    • Lisboa District
      • Alenquer
        • Meca
    Rui Nunes sep 2001
    Russia
     
    • Eastern-Siberian Region
      • Prebaikalia (Pribaikal'e)
        • Irkutskaya Oblast'
          • Bodaibo
            • Lena Gold District
              • Kropotkinsky ore cluster
    http://www.igem.ru/igem/chem/pt/sukhloge.htm
      • Taymyrskiy Autonomous Okrug
        • Taimyr Peninsula
          • Putoran Plateau
    Spiridonov, E.M., Gritsenko, Y.D., and Ponomarenko, A.I. (2008): Geology of Ore Deposits 50(8), 755-762.
      • Transbaikalia (Zabaykalye)
        • Yeniseisk Autonomous Oblast'
    Kondrat'eva, I.A., Maksimova, I.G., and Nad'yarnykh, G.I. (2004): Lithology and Mineral Resources 39(4), 333-344.
    • Far-Eastern Region
      • Magadanskaya Oblast'
        • Kolyma River Basin
    Voroshin, S.V., Tyukova, E.E., and Gibsher, N.A. (2006): Geology of Ore Deposits 48(3), 215-236.
    • Northern Region
      • Murmanskaja oblast'
        • Kola peninsula
          • Khibiny Massif
            • Eveslogchorr Mt
              • 3rd left tributary of Vuonnemijok river
    A.N. Labuntsov Mineralogical survey of central parts of Khibina massif (zircon, catapleiite and fersmanite localities), - Khibinskie apatity, 1933, N6, p. 202-209.
    Pekov, I.V., Chukanov, N.V., Kononkova, N.N., Zubkova, N.V., Rabadanov, M.K., and Pushcharovsky, D.Y. (2008): Geology of Ore Deposits 50(8), 749-754.
          • Lovozero Massif
            • Alluaiv Mt
              • Umbozero mine (Umba mine)
    Pavel M. Kartashov data
    • Urals Region
      • Southern Urals
        • Orenburgskaya Oblast'
          • Mednogorsk District
            • Sakmara Zone
    Vikent'ev, I.V., Moloshag, V.P. and Yudovskaya, M.A. (2006): Geology of Ore Deposits 48(2), 77-107.
    • Western-Siberian Region
      • Polar Urals
        • Nenetskiy Autonomous Okrug
          • Yugorskii Peninsula
            • Pai-Khoi (Paikhoi; Pay Khoy) Range
              • Middle Silova-Yakha River
    Koval'chuk, N.S., and Makeev, A.B. (2008): Geology of Ore Deposits 50(7), 503-517.
    Spain
     
    • Asturias
      • Riosa
    A. Paniagua et al. , Bull. Minéral. , 1988, 111, pp. 383-391.
    • Basque Country
      • Guipúzcoa (Gipuzkoa)
    À. PIQUÉ, À. CANALS, J.R. DISNAR and F. GRANDIA (2009): In situ thermochemical sulfate reduction during ore formation at the Itxaspe Zn-(Pb) MVT occurrence (Basque-Cantabrian basin, Northern Spain). Geologica Acta 7, 431-449. [http://www.geologica-acta.com/pdf/vol0704a03.pdf]
    • Cantabria
      • Reocín
    Symons, D.T.A. et al. (2009): Mineralium Deposita 44, 867-880.
    Sweden
     
    • Skåne
      • Helsingborg
        • Fjärestad
    Bergström, J. & Shaikh, N.A. (1982): Malmer, industriella mineral och bergarter i Malmöhus län. Sveriges Geologiska Undersökning, Rapporter och meddelanden 31.
    Tunisia
     
    • Béja Governorate
      • Testour
    Van King
    • Zaghouan Governorate
      • Zaghouan
    Souissi, F., Dandurand, J.L., and Fortuné, J.P. (1997): Mineralium Deposita 32, 257-270.
    UK
     
    • England
      • Cornwall
        • Camborne - Redruth - St Day District
          • Camborne
            • North Roskear
    Henwood, W.J. (1843): Transactions of the Royal Geological Society of Cornwall 5, 1-386
          • Carharrack
    Henwood, W.J. (1843): Transactions of the Royal Geological Society of Cornwall 5, 1-386
            • Wheal Damsel United Mines
    Dines, H.G. (1956): The metalliferous mining region of south-west England. HMSO Publications (London), Vol. 1, pp. 398-400.
          • Gwennap
            • St Day United Mines (Poldice Mines)
    Carne, J. (1822): Transactions of the Royal Geological Society of Cornwall 2, 49-128
    Collins, J.H. (1892): "A Handbook to the Mineralogy of Cornwall and Devon", 2nd ed., D. Bradford Barton Ltd. (Truro, UK), pp. 108.
    Collins, J.H. (1892): "A Handbook to the Mineralogy of Cornwall and Devon", 2nd ed., D. Bradford Barton Ltd. (Truro, UK), pp. 108.
          • Illogan
            • Carn Brea and Tincroft United Mine
    Collins, J.H. (1892): "A Handbook to the Mineralogy of Cornwall and Devon", 2nd ed., D. Bradford Barton Ltd. (Truro, UK), pp. 108.
            • South Crofty Mine (South Wheal Crofty)
    Henwood, W.J. (1843): Transactions of the Royal Geological Society of Cornwall 5, 1-386; Dines, H.G. (1956): The metalliferous mining region of south-west England. HMSO Publications (London), Vol. 1, pp. 288-290.
          • Redruth
    Henwood, W.J. (1843): Transactions of the Royal Geological Society of Cornwall 5, 1-386
          • St Agnes
            • Skinners Bottom
    Collins, J.H. (1892): "A Handbook to the Mineralogy of Cornwall and Devon", 2nd ed., D. Bradford Barton Ltd. (Truro, UK), pp. 108.
        • St Agnes District
          • St Agnes
            • Porthtowan
    Henwood, W.J. (1843): Transactions of the Royal Geological Society of Cornwall 5, 1-386; Collins, J.H. (1892): "A Handbook to the Mineralogy of Cornwall and Devon", 2nd ed., D. Bradford Barton Ltd. (Truro, UK), pp. 108.
        • St Erth - Gwithian Area
          • Gwinear
            • Carnhell Green
    Collins, J.H. (1892): "A Handbook to the Mineralogy of Cornwall and Devon", 2nd ed., D. Bradford Barton Ltd. (Truro, UK), pp. 108.
      • Derbyshire
        • Ashover
    Steve Rust
        • Castleton
    [var: Elaterite] D Mycroft collection
    • Scotland
      • Fife
        • Raith
    Heddle, Matthew Foster, 1901, Mineralogy of Scotland
    USA
     
    • Arkansas
      • Marion Co.
        • Georges Creek-Jimmie Creek District
          • Fairview
    Arkansas Geological Commission
    • California
      • Lake Co.
        • Sulphur Creek District (Sulfur Creek District; Wilbur Springs District)
          • Wilbur Springs area
    Pemberton, H. Earl (1983), Minerals of California; Van Nostrand Reinholt Press: 113.
      • Los Angeles Co.
        • San Pedro
          • Point Fermin
    Spotts, John H. and Silverman, S.R. (1966) Organic dolomite from Point Fermin, California. American Mineralogist: 51: 1144-1155; Pemberton, H. Earl (1983), Minerals of California; Van Nostrand Reinholt Press: 220.
          • White Point
    Murdoch, Joseph & Robert W. Webb (1966), Minerals of California, Centennial Volume (1866-1966): California Division Mines & Geology Bulletin 189: 176.
      • San Mateo Co.
        • Menlo Park
          • Sharon Heights
    Pampeyan, E.H. (2010): USGS Open-File Report 10-1053
      • Santa Clara Co.
        • Santa Cruz Mts
          • New Almaden District
            • New Almaden
              • Almaden Quicksilver County Park
    Clarke, F.W. (1889), A new occurrence of gyrolite: USGS Bulletin 64: 22-23; […American Journal of Science, 3rd. series: 38: 128-129]: 22 (128-129); Murdoch, Joseph & Robert W. Webb (1966), Minerals of California, Centennial Volume (1866-1966): California Division Mines & Geology Bulletin 189: 81, 212.
    • Colorado
      • Garfield Co.
        • Rifle
    Miklancic collection, 13
    [var: Elaterite] Williamson, 1932. Book of Amber, p.254.
      • Hartford Co.
        • New Britain
    Collection of Harold Moritz
    Van King
    • Illinois
      • Hardin Co.
        • Illinois - Kentucky Fluorspar District
          • Cave-in-Rock Sub-District
    Mineralogical Record (1997) 28:3-49
    Mineralogical Record (1997) 28:3-49
    Mineralogical Record (1997) 28:3-49
    Mineralogical Record (1997) 28:3-49
              • Austin Group
          • Rosiclare Sub-District
            • Rosiclare
    Econ Geol (1994) 89:288-306
      • Pope Co.
        • Illinois - Kentucky fluorspar District
          • Rosiclare Sub-District
            • Rosiclare
    • Iowa
      • Allamakee Co.
        • Postville
    R&M 77:6 pp 404-413
      • Clayton Co.
        • Volga
    R&M 77:6 pp 404-413
    • Kentucky
      • Breckinridge Co.
    Alan Goldstein
      • Fleming Co.
        • Flemingsburg
    Rocks & Minerals 81:420-440
      • Grayson Co.
    Rocks & Minerals 81:420-440
      • Livingston Co.
        • Illinois - Kentucky Fluorspar District
          • Salem
    direct observation, published references on the mineralogy of the district
      • Marion Co.
    Alan Goldstein (2006) Kentucky Mineral Locality Index. Rocks & Minerals 81:420-440
      • Meade Co.
        • Muldraugh (Fort Knox)
    Alan Goldstein (2006) Kentucky Mineral Locality Index. Rocks & Minerals 81:420-440
      • Ohio Co.
    Alan Goldstein (2006) Kentucky Mineral Locality Index. Rocks & Minerals 81:420-440
      • Simpson Co.
    Alan Goldstein (2006) Kentucky Mineral Locality Index. Rocks & Minerals 81:420-440
      • Warren Co.
    Alan Goldstein (2006) Kentucky Mineral Locality Index. Rocks & Minerals 81:420-440
    • Michigan
      • Baraga Co.
        • Huron River
    Rocks & Minerals 82:298-308
    • Mississippi
      • Lamar Co.
    U.S. Geological Survey, 2005, Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia.
    • Missouri
      • Reynolds Co.
        • Viburnum Trend District
          • Ellington
    Econ Geol (1993) 88:957-960
    • New Jersey
      • Essex Co.
        • Glen Ridge
    NJ State Geol. Ann. Rpt. (1906):154.
      • Middlesex Co.
        • Piscataway
          • Raritan River
    The Minerals of New York City & Its Environs, New York Mineralogical Club Bull. Vil. 3, No. 1, Manchester, J.G. (1931): 80.
      • Somerset Co.
        • Bernards Township
    Kent, B.P. and Butkowski, B. (2000): Minerals of the Millington Quarry, Somerset County, New Jersey. Mineralogical Record, 31: 410.
    • Ohio
      • Allen Co.
        • Bath Township
          • Lima
    Minerals of Ohio by E.H. Carlson
      • Van Wert Co.
        • Delphos
    Rocks & Min.: 63:128.
    • Rhode Island
      • Providence Co.
        • Lincoln
          • Lime Rock
    [var: Elaterite] Ken Gliesman specimen
    • Tennessee
      • Smith Co.
        • Gordonsville
    Jensen, Martin, 2011, Strontianite and Associated Minerals from Gordonsville, Smith County, Tennessee, Mineral News, v 27 (1); 1-2, 4.
      • Sullivan Co.
        • Fall Branch Barite District
    Travis A. Paris (2011) Tennessee mineral locality index. Rocks & Minerals, 86, #4, 300-328.
    [var: Elaterite] Amer. Chem. J., 1899, 21,478--499
      • Carbon Co.
        • Sunnyside
    Sun Advocate - October 9, 1947
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