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Artinite

A valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered
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Artinite

Artinite pit, Picacho Peak, San Benito County, California, USA
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Artinite

Artinite pit, Picacho Peak, San Benito County, California, USA
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Artinite

Artinite pit, Picacho Peak, San Benito County, California, USA
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Artinite

Artinite pit, Picacho Peak, San Benito County, California, USA
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Artinite

Artinite pit, Picacho Peak, San Benito County, California, USA
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Artinite

Artinite pit, Picacho Peak, San Benito County, California, USA
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Artinite

Artinite pit, Picacho Peak, San Benito County, California, USA
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Artinite

Artinite pit, Picacho Peak, San Benito County, California, USA
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About ArtiniteHide

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Ettore Artini
Formula:
Mg2(CO3)(OH)2 · 3H2O
Colour:
White; colourless in transmitted light
Lustre:
Vitreous, Silky
Hardness:
2½
Specific Gravity:
2.01 - 2.03
Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Name:
Named in 1902 by S.C. Luigi Brugnatelli in honor of Ettore Artini (Milan, Italy, 29 August 1866 - Milan, Italy, 7 March 1928), Professor of Mineralogy, University of Milan.
Artinite is found along with hydromagnesite and other minerals as a low-temperature alteration product as veinlets or crusts in serpentinized ultrabasic rocks.

Hydroxyl analogue of chlorartinite.
See also UM1987-01-CO:HMgS.


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
377
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:377:5
GUID
(UUID V4):
90e4b936-723c-4172-bed2-8c943df932bc

IMA Classification of ArtiniteHide

Classification of ArtiniteHide

Strunz-mindat (2024):
5.DA.10

5 : CARBONATES (NITRATES)
D : Carbonates with additional anions, with H2O
A : With medium-sized cations
Dana 8th ed.:
16b.3.1.1

16b : HYDRATED CARBONATES CONTAINING HYDROXYL OR HALOGEN
3 : AmBn(XO3)pZqxH2O & with (m+n):p = 2:1
Hey's CIM Ref.:
11.3.6

11 : Carbonates
3 : Carbonates of Mg

Mineral SymbolsHide

As of 2021 there are now IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols (abbreviations) for each mineral species, useful for tables and diagrams.

SymbolSourceReference
ArtIMA–CNMNCWarr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43

Pronunciation of ArtiniteHide

Pronunciation:
PlayRecorded byCountry
Jolyon RalphUnited Kingdom

Physical Properties of ArtiniteHide

Lustre:
Vitreous, Silky
Transparency:
Transparent
Comment:
Fibrous aggregates silky.
Colour:
White; colourless in transmitted light
Streak:
White
Hardness:
2½ on Mohs scale
Tenacity:
Brittle
Cleavage:
Perfect
On {100} perfect; on {001} good.
Density:
2.01 - 2.03 g/cm3 (Measured)    2.047 g/cm3 (Calculated)

Optical Data of ArtiniteHide

Type:
Biaxial (-)
RI values:
nα = 1.488 - 1.489 nβ = 1.533 - 1.534 nγ = 1.556 - 1.557
2V:
Measured: 71° , Calculated: 68°
Max Birefringence:
δ = 0.068
Image shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness)
and does not take into account mineral colouration.
Surface Relief:
Low
Dispersion:
none
Comments:
Optic axis nearly perpendicular to {100}.

Chemistry of ArtiniteHide

Mindat Formula:
Mg2(CO3)(OH)2 · 3H2O
Elements listed:
C, H, Mg, O - search for minerals with similar chemistry

Crystallography of ArtiniteHide

Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Class (H-M):
2/m - Prismatic
Space Group:
B2/m
Setting:
C2/m
Cell Parameters:
a = 16.56 Å, b = 3.15 Å, c = 6.22 Å
β = 99.15°
Ratio:
a:b:c = 5.257 : 1 : 1.975
Unit Cell V:
320.33 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
1
Morphology:
Forms crusts of acicular crystals, elongated [010]. Also botryoidal masses of silky fibers; spherical aggregates of radiating fibers; cross-fiber veinlets.

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0009620ArtiniteAkao M, Iwai S (1977) The hydrogen bonding of artinite Acta Crystallographica B33 3951-395319770293
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X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide

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Radiation - Copper Kα
Data Set:
Data courtesy of RRUFF project at University of Arizona, used with permission.
Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacingIntensity
8.18 Å(30)
5.34 Å(65)
3.69 Å(50)
2.736 Å(100)
2.672 Å(20)
2.271 Å(20)
2.210 Å(40)
Comments:
ICDD 6-484.

Geological EnvironmentHide

Paragenetic Mode(s):
Paragenetic ModeEarliest Age (Ga)
Stage 3b: Earth’s earliest hydrosphere>4.45
13 : Hadean serpentinization
Stage 5: Initiation of plate tectonics<3.5-2.5
38 : Ophiolites
Stage 7: Great Oxidation Event<2.4
47a : [Near-surface hydration of prior minerals]
47c : [Carbonates, phosphates, borates, nitrates]
Geological Setting:
Low-temperature hydrothermal environments as veinlets or crusts along fracture surfaces in serpentinized ultrabasic rocks.

Type Occurrence of ArtiniteHide

Type Locality:
ⓘ Dossi di Franscia, Franscia, Lanzada, Sondrio Province, Lombardy, Italy
General Appearance of Type Material:
Acicular crystals forming cross-fiber veinlets, botyroidal crusts, and spherical or bow tie aggregates of divergent crystals.
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
Natural History Museum, Milan, Italy, 13215, 13217, 22182, 22191.
Geological Setting of Type Material:
A low-temperature mineral in weathered or altered ultramafic rocks, typically serpentinites.
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
PyroauriteMagnesiteHydromagnesiteDolomiteChrysotile
CalciteBruciteAragonite
Reference:
Brugnatelli, S.C.L. (1902) Sopra un nuovo minerale delle cave d´amianto della Valle Lanterna. Rendiconti Reale Istituto Lombardo di Scienze e Lettere (Milano): 35: 869-874. (in Italian)

Other Language Names for ArtiniteHide

Catalan:Artinita
German:Artinit
Italian:Artinite
Simplified Chinese:纤水碳镁石
Spanish:Artinita
Traditional Chinese:纖水碳鎂石

Common AssociatesHide

Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
75 photos of Artinite associated with HydromagnesiteMg5(CO3)4(OH)2 · 4H2O
27 photos of Artinite associated with DesautelsiteMg6Mn3+2(OH)16[CO3] · 4H2O
22 photos of Artinite associated with Serpentine SubgroupD3[Si2O5](OH)4
7 photos of Artinite associated with BruciteMg(OH)2
6 photos of Artinite associated with ChromiteFe2+Cr3+2O4
4 photos of Artinite associated with AragoniteCaCO3
4 photos of Artinite associated with DypingiteMg5(CO3)4(OH)2 · 5H2O
4 photos of Artinite associated with PyroauriteMg6Fe3+2(OH)16[CO3] · 4H2O
3 photos of Artinite associated with CalciteCaCO3
3 photos of Artinite associated with ChrysotileMg3(Si2O5)(OH)4

Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat GroupingHide

5.DA.AlexkhomyakoviteK6(Ca2Na)(CO3)5Cl · 6H2OHex. 6/mmm (6/m 2/m 2/m) : P63/mcm
5.DA.AmoraiteCa12Al6(OH)36(CO3)2(SO3) · 15H2O Tric. 1 : P1
5.DA.05DypingiteMg5(CO3)4(OH)2 · 5H2OMon.
5.DA.05GiorgiositeMg5(CO3)4(OH)2 · 5-6H2O
5.DA.05HydromagnesiteMg5(CO3)4(OH)2 · 4H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
5.DA.05WidgiemoolthaliteNi5(CO3)4(OH)2 · 5H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
5.DA.05UM1986-10-CO:ClHMgMnZn (also called Mineral F, Dunn, 1995)Mg5(Zn,Mn)3(CO3)2(OH,Cl)12 · H2O
5.DA.05UM1987-01-CO:HMgSMg4(CO3)2(OH)4 · 6H2O ?Mon.
5.DA.10IndigiriteMg2Al2(CO3)4(OH)2 · 15H2O
5.DA.10ChlorartiniteMg2(CO3)(OH)Cl · 2H2OTrig. 3m : R3c
5.DA.15OtwayiteNi2(CO3)(OH)2 · H2OOrth.
5.DA.15ZaratiteNi3(CO3)(OH)4 · 4H2O ?Iso.
5.DA.20KambaldaiteNaNi4(CO3)3(OH)3 · 3H2OHex. 6 : P63
5.DA.25CallaghaniteCu2Mg2(CO3)(OH)6 · 2H2OMon. 2/m : B2/b
5.DA.30Claraite(Cu,Zn)15(CO3)4(AsO4)2(SO4)(OH)14 · 7H2OTric. 1 : P1
5.DA.35HydroscarbroiteAl14(CO3)3(OH)36 · nH2OTric.
5.DA.35ScarbroiteAl5(CO3)(OH)13 · 5H2OTric.
5.DA.40CaresiteFe2+4Al2(OH)12[CO3] · 3H2OTrig. 3 2 : P31 1 2
5.DA.40QuintiniteMg4Al2(OH)12(CO3) · 3H2OHex. 6 2 2 : P63 2 2
5.DA.40CharmariteMn2+4Al2(OH)12[CO3] · 3H2OHex.
5.DA.40KarchevskyiteMg18Al9(OH)54Sr2(CO3)9(H2O)6 (H3O)5Trig.
5.DA.40UM1987-05-OH:AlCMgMg4Al2(OH)12(CO3,SO4) · 3H2O
5.DA.45Stichtite-2HMg6(Cr,Al)2(CO3)(OH)16 · 4H2OHex. 6/mmm (6/m 2/m 2/m) : P63/mmc
5.DA.45BrugnatelliteMg6Fe3+(CO3)(OH)13 · 4H2OHex.
5.DA.45ChlormagaluminiteMg4Al2(OH)12Cl2 · 3H2OHex. 6/mmm (6/m 2/m 2/m) : P63/mcm
5.DA.45Hydrotalcite-2HMg6Al2(CO3)(OH)16 · 4H2OHex. 6/mmm (6/m 2/m 2/m) : P63/mmc
5.DA.45Pyroaurite-2HMg6Fe3+2(OH)16(CO3) · 4H2OHex. 6/mmm (6/m 2/m 2/m) : P63/mmc
5.DA.45ZaccagnaiteZn4Al2(OH)12[CO3] · 3H2OHex.
5.DA.45LiudongshengiteZn4Cr2(OH)12(CO3) · 3H2OTrig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m
5.DA.50ComblainiteNi4Co2(OH)12[CO3] · 3H2OTrig.
5.DA.50DesautelsiteMg6Mn3+2(OH)16[CO3] · 4H2OTrig. 3m (3 2/m)
5.DA.50HydrotalciteMg6Al2(CO3)(OH)16 · 4H2OTrig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m
5.DA.50PyroauriteMg6Fe3+2(OH)16[CO3] · 4H2OTrig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m
5.DA.50ReevesiteNi6Fe3+2(OH)16(CO3) · 4H2OTrig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m
5.DA.50StichtiteMg6Cr3+2(OH)16[CO3] · 4H2OTrig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m
5.DA.50TakoviteNi6Al2(OH)16[CO3] · 4H2OTrig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m
5.DA.50KaznakhtiteNi6Co3+2(CO3)(OH)16 · 4H2OTrig. 3 : R3
5.DA.55CoalingiteMg10Fe3+2(OH)24[CO3] · 2H2OTrig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m
5.DA.55Akopovaite Al4Li2(OH)12(CO3)(H2O)3Mon. 2/m : B2/m
5.DA.60ŠlikiteZn2Mg(CO3)2(OH)2 · 4H2OTric. 1 : P1
5.DA.65MarkliteCu5(CO3)2(OH)6 · 6H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b

Other InformationHide

Notes:
Readily soluble with effervescence in cold acids.
Health Risks:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.
Industrial Uses:
None.

Internet Links for ArtiniteHide

References for ArtiniteHide

Reference List:
Brugnatelli, S.C.L. (1902) Sopra un nuovo minerale delle cave d´amianto della Valle Lanterna. Rendiconti Reale Istituto Lombardo di Scienze e Lettere (Milano): 35: 869-874. (in Italian)
Brugnatelli, S.C.L. (1903) Idromagnesite ed artinite di Emorese [Val d'Aosta]. 1st. Lombardo, Rendus: 36: 824. (in Italian)
Larsen, Esper S. (1921) The microscopic determination of the nonopaque minerals. Bulletin Vol. 679. US Geological Survey doi:10.3133/b679 p.42
Fenoglio, M. (1927) Sopra alcuni minerali di Viu in Val di Lanzo. Bollettino della Societa Geologica d'Italia: 46: 13-23. (in Italian)
Lincio, A. (1930) Sull'artinite di Monte Ramazzo (Liguria). Reale accademia nazionale dei Lincei, Att., Rome: 11: 420-424 (in Italian).
Ferrari, A., Ghiron, D. (1931) Sopra una artinite di Hooken, N.J. Periodico Min. Roma: 2: 286-288. (in Italian)
Fenoglio, M. (1936) Ricerche sull'artinite delle miniere di Cogne in Val d'Aosta. Periodico de Mineralogia-Roma: 7: 47.
Meixner, H. (1937) Artinite, pyroaurite and hydromagnesite from southern Serbia. Centralblatt für Mineralogie, Geologie und Paleontologie, Stuttgart: 363.
Meixner, H. (1938) Kraubather Lagerstattenstudien I: Die paragenese pyroaurit-bruzit-hydromagnesit-artinit. Zentralblatt Mineralien: Abteil A: 5-19. (in German)
Heritsch, H. (1940) Gitterkonstanten und Raumgruppe des artinites. Zentralblatt Mineralien: Abteil A: 25-31.
Fenoglio, M. (1942) Nuove ricerche sulla simmetria e struttura dell'artinite. Periodico di Mineralogia – Roma: 1- 10.
Hurlbut, Cornelius S. (1946) Artinite from Luning, Nevada. American Mineralogist, 31 (7-8) 365-369
Palache, Charles, Berman, Harry, Frondel, Clifford (1951) The System of Mineralogy (7th ed.) Vol. 2 - Halides, Nitrates, Borates, Carbonates, Sulfates, Phosphates, Arsenates, Tungstates, Molybdates, Ect. John Wiley and Sons, New York.pp.263-264
de Wolff, P. M. (1952) The crystal structure of artinite, Mg2(OH)2CO3.3H2O. Acta Crystallographica, 5 (2) 286-287 doi:10.1107/s0365110x52000770
Jagodzinski, H. (1965) Kristallstruktur und Fehlordnung des Artinits Mg2[CO3(OH)2]·3 H2O. Tschermaks Mineralogische und Petrographische Mitteilungen: 10: 297-330. (in German)
Reasenberg, Julian R. (1968) New Artinite Find on Staten Island, N. Y. Rocks & Minerals, 43 (9) 643-647 doi:10.1080/00357529.1968.11765085
Morandi, N. (1969) Sull'artinite di Canzoccoli, Predazzo. Mineralogica et Petrographica Acta: 15: 77-91.
White, William B. (1971) Infrared characterization of water and hydroxyl ion in the basic magnesium carbonate minerals. American Mineralogist, 56 (1-2) 46-53
Akao, M., Iwai, S. (1976) Artinite Mg2CO3(OH)2(H2O)3 Crystal structure and hydrogen bonds. Journal of the Crystallographic Society of Japan: 18: 70-70.
Akao, M., Iwai, S. (1977) The hydrogen bonding of artinite. Acta Crystallographica Section B Structural Crystallography and Crystal Chemistry, 33 (12) 3951-3953 doi:10.1107/s0567740877012576
Cisneros, Sharon L., Witkowski, R. E., Oswald, D. L. (1977) Artinite from San Benito County, California. The Mineralogical Record, 8 (6) Tucson. 457-460
鞭政共, 松本征夫 (1979) Artinite from Hirotani, Hojo-machi, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. Bulletin of Fukuoka University of Education. Part 3, Natural Sciences: 29: 113-126.
Miyamoto, M., Kato, A. (1990) Infrared diffuse reflectance spectra of some hydrous carbonates. Lunar and Planetary Science Conference: 21: 801-801.
Frost, R.L., Bahfenne, S., Graham, J., Reddy, B.J. (2008) The structure of selected magnesium carbonate minerals – A near infrared and mid-infrared spectroscopic study. Polyhedron: 27(9–10): 2069-2076.
Frost, Ray L., Bahfenne, Silmarilly, Graham, Jessica (2009) Raman spectroscopic study of the magnesium-carbonate minerals-artinite and dypingite. Journal of Raman Spectroscopy, 40 (8). 855-860 doi:10.1002/jrs.2152
Boscardin, M. Dentilli, G., Rocchetti, I. (2015) L'artinite di Val Grama, Contrada Vanzi, Laghi, Vicenza, Veneto, Italia. Studi e Ricerche - Associazione Amici del Museo - Museo Civico “G. Zannato”, Montecchio Maggiore (Vicenza): 22: 37-40.
Yamamoto, G.I., Kyono, A. (2017) Reexamination of the crystal structure of artinite, Mg2CO3(OH)2･3H2O, with two-dimensional disorder. Japan Geoscience Union.
(2023) Artinite. Handbook of Mineralogy. Mineralogical Society of America

Localities for ArtiniteHide

This 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.

Locality ListHide

- This locality has map coordinates listed. - This locality has estimated coordinates. ⓘ - Click for references and further information on this occurrence. ? - Indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality. - Good crystals or important locality for species. - World class for species or very significant. (TL) - Type Locality for a valid mineral species. (FRL) - First Recorded Locality for everything else (eg varieties). Struck out - Mineral was erroneously reported from this locality. Faded * - Never found at this locality but inferred to have existed at some point in the past (e.g. from pseudomorphs).

All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Australia
 
  • Tasmania
    • Huon Valley municipality
      • Huon-Channel region
        • Weld River district
R Bottrill unpub data
Austria
 
  • Styria
    • Bruck-Mürzzuschlag District
      • Breitenau am Hochlantsch
        • Eibegggraben
Bojar et al. (2005)
    • Leoben District
Palache et al. (1951)
      • Sankt Stefan ob Leoben
        • Lobminggraben
Meixner (1973) +1 other reference
    • Murtal District
      • Sankt Marein-Feistritz
Meixner (1950)
      • Sankt Margarethen bei Knittelfeld
        • Sankt Lorenzen bei Knittelfeld
Neschen (n.d.)
Bulgaria
 
  • Blagoevgrad Province
    • Petrich Municipality
Mineralogical Society of America - ...
Onac et al. (2011)
Canada
 
  • Québec
    • Chaudière-Appalaches
      • Les Appalaches RCM
        • Thetford Mines
          • Black Lake
Sabina (1967)
    • Estrie
      • Les Sources RCM
        • Val-des-Sources
179-181. +2 other references
    • Outaouais
      • Les Collines-de-l'Outaouais RCM
        • La Pêche
          • Wakefield
Hull-Maniwaki +1 other reference
  • Saskatchewan
Shang (2000)
China
 
  • Xinjiang
    • Hotan Prefecture
      • Yutian Co.
Bingxiao Li (1992)
Czech Republic
 
  • South Moravian Region
    • Brno-Country District
      • Ivančice
        • Hrubšice
KOVÁŘ O. et al. (2005) +1 other reference
France
 
  • Occitanie
    • Pyrénées-Orientales
      • Céret
        • Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste
Goujou et al. (2000)
Germany
 
  • North Rhine-Westphalia
    • Cologne
      • Rhein-Sieg-Kreis
        • Bad Honnef
Schnorrer (1995) +1 other reference
  • Rhineland-Palatinate
    • Vulkaneifel
      • Gerolstein
        • Walsdorf
          • Zilsdorf
Beyer (1980) +1 other reference
Greece
 
  • Attica
    • East Attica
      • Lavreotiki
        • Lavrion mining district
          • Sounion
            • Cato Sounio mines
Lapis et al. (1999) +1 other reference
Italy
 
  • Aosta Valley
    • Châtillon
Piccoli et al. (2007)
    • Cogne
Fenoglio (1936) +1 other reference
Brugnatelli (1903) +7 other references
Grill (1922) +4 other references
Del Caldo et al. (1973)
Ratto et al. (1967) +3 other references
  • Emilia-Romagna
    • Parma Province
      • Albareto
Enrico Bonacina specimen
      • Borgo Val di Taro
GMPNP collection +1 other reference
        • Roccamurata
GMPNP collection +1 other reference
  • Lazio
    • Metropolitan City of Rome Capital
Caponera et al. (2004)
Caponera et al. (2004)
      • Albano Laziale
Caponera et al. (2004)
  • Liguria
    • Genoa
      • Genoa
        • Borzoli
Giuseppe Pipino - L'antica miniera di ... +1 other reference
    • La Spezia Province
      • Carro
M. Boscardin - Informazioni di mineralogia italiana - Notizie del Guppo Min. Lombardo - 7 et al. (This publication later changed its name in Rivista Minealogica Italiana)
M. Boscardin - Informazioni di mineralogia italiana - Notizie del Guppo Min. Lombardo - 7 et al. (This publication later changed its name in Rivista Minealogica Italiana)
  • Lombardy
    • Bergamo Province
      • Cene
        • Rossa Valley
Gianni Peracchi collection
    • Sondrio Province
      • Lanzada
        • Franscia
Brugnatelli (1902) +2 other references
Bedognè et al. (1993)
      • Malenco Valley
Mineralogical Society of America - ...
Palache et al. (1951)
        • Ciappanico
Artini (1909)
Bedognè (1970) +1 other reference
        • Torreggio Valley
Gramaccioli (1962) +1 other reference
  • Piedmont
    • Cuneo Province
      • Casteldelfino
Lombardo et al. (2005) +1 other reference
    • Metropolitan City of Turin
      • Viù
Palache et al. (1951)
  • Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-South Tyrol)
    • Trento Province (Trentino)
      • Ala
        • Pilcante
Pagani (1973) +3 other references
      • Predazzo
De Michele (1974)
  • Veneto
    • Vicenza Province
      • Calvene
Boscardin M. et al. (2011)
      • Cogollo del Cengio
M. Boscardin: Località mineralogiche consigliate: Le cave della val d'Astico - Notizie del Guppo Min. Lombardo - 10 et al. (This publication later changed its name in Rivista Minealogica Italiana)
      • Laghi
Boscardin M. et al. (2015)
Japan
 
  • Aichi Prefecture
    • Shinshiro city
Suzuki et al. (1976) +1 other reference
Suzuki et al. (1973) +3 other references
  • Fukuoka Prefecture
    • Kasuya District
上原誠一郎. (1987)
  • Hokkaidō Prefecture
    • Kamikawa Subprefecture
      • Nakagawa (Teshio) District
Yamada (2004)
New Zealand
 
  • Southland Region
    • Southland District
      • Fiordland National Park
Kelsey
  • Tasman Region
    • Brightwater
Museum Victoria Mineralogy Collection
North Macedonia
 
  • Lipkovo Municipality
Palache et al. (1951)
Norway
 
  • Trøndelag
    • Oppdal
      • Vinstradalen
        • Risberget
Witsø (2005)
Pakistan
 
  • Balochistan
Bashir et al. (2009)
Portugal
 
  • Beja
    • Odemira
      • São Luís
Pedro Alves collection and analytical ...
Russia
 
  • Chelyabinsk Oblast
    • Satkinsky District
Pavel.M. Kartashov (n.d.)
  • Sayan Mountains
Mineralogical Society of America - ...
Slovakia
 
  • Banská Bystrica Region
    • Brezno District
Koděra (1986)
Spain
 
  • Andalusia
    • Almería
      • Pechina
        • Baños de Alhamilla
Rewitzer et al. (part2)
Switzerland
 
  • Grisons
    • Maloja Region
      • Bregaglia
        • Upper Val Bregaglia
          • Val Forno
Stalder et al. (1998)
Turkey
 
  • Elazığ Province
    • Alacakaya District
      • Alacakaya
Erik vercammen finds and collection
  • Erzurum Province
    • Aşkale District
      • Kop Daglari
Dietrich et al. (1978)
USA
 
  • California
    • Alameda County
      • Hayward
Harris E. Mason specimen and photo
    • Fresno County
      • Coalinga
Eugene Cisneros +1 other reference
Van Nostrand Reinholt Press: 200. +2 other references
      • Condon Peak
Don Windeler collection for artinite
        • East of Condon Peak
Van Nostrand Reinholt Press: 201. +2 other references
      • Wright Mountain
American Mineralogist 1965: 50: ...
    • San Benito County
      • Alta Peak
Van Nostrand Reinholt Press: 201. +2 other references
      • Goat Mountain
Van Nostrand Reinholt Press: 201. +2 other references
www.mikon-online.com (n.d.)
      • Idria (New Idria)
western United States. Geochimica et ... +5 other references
American Mineralogist 1965: 50: ... +1 other reference
      • Picacho Peak
www.benitoitemine.com / Cisneros +1 other reference
Van Nostrand Reinholt Press: 201. +2 other references
  • Nevada
    • Mineral County
      • Fitting Mining District
Hurlbut (1946) +1 other reference
    • Nye County
      • Gabbs Mining District
        • Gabbs
Rocks & Minerals
  • New Jersey
    • Hudson County
Palache et al. (1951)
Mineralogical Society of America - ...
  • New York
    • New York City
      • Staten Island (Richmond County)
Sloan et al. (4th ed.) +1 other reference
Steve Okulewicz
Rocks & Minerals (1968)
  • Vermont
    • Orleans & Lamoille Cos.
      • Lowell & Eden
Rocks & Minerals: 21: 490 +3 other references
    • Orleans County
      • Westmore
Rocks & Minerals (1996)
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