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Thorianite

A valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered
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About ThorianiteHide

Formula:
ThO2
Colour:
Black, brownish black, dark gray, dark reddish brown
Lustre:
Resinous, Sub-Metallic
Hardness:
6½ - 7
Specific Gravity:
9.7 - 9.8
Crystal System:
Isometric
Member of:
Name:
The name reflects its thorium content.

Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
3944
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:3944:0
GUID
(UUID V4):
b26e758a-a55e-44ab-ae6f-2116c06d7bf9

IMA Classification of ThorianiteHide

Approved, 'Grandfathered' (first described prior to 1959)

Classification of ThorianiteHide

4.DL.05

4 : OXIDES (Hydroxides, V[5,6] vanadates, arsenites, antimonites, bismuthites, sulfites, selenites, tellurites, iodates)
D : Metal: Oxygen = 1:2 and similar
L : With large (+- medium-sized) cations; fluorite-type structures
5.1.1.2

5 : OXIDES CONTAINING URANIUM OR THORIUM
1 : AXO2·xH2O
7.10.10

7 : Oxides and Hydroxides
10 : Oxides of Zr and Th

Mineral SymbolsHide

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

Please only use the official IMA–CNMNC symbol. Older variants are listed for historical use only.

SymbolSourceReference
ThoIMA–CNMNCWarr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43
ThoThe Canadian Mineralogist (2019)The Canadian Mineralogist (2019) The Canadian Mineralogist list of symbols for rock- and ore-forming minerals (December 30, 2019). download

Physical Properties of ThorianiteHide

Resinous, Sub-Metallic
Transparency:
Opaque
Colour:
Black, brownish black, dark gray, dark reddish brown
Comment:
may have a bronzy tarnish
Streak:
Grey, grey-green to black
Hardness:
6½ - 7 on Mohs scale
Hardness:
VHN100=1132 - 1278 kg/mm2 - Vickers
Tenacity:
Brittle
Cleavage:
Poor/Indistinct
{001} poor.
Fracture:
Irregular/Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal
Density:
9.7 - 9.8 g/cm3 (Measured)    9.991 g/cm3 (Calculated)

Optical Data of ThorianiteHide

Anisotropism:
may show weak anomalous anisotropism
Colour in reflected light:
gray
Internal Reflections:
red-brown

Chemistry of ThorianiteHide

Mindat Formula:
ThO2
CAS Registry number:
1314-20-1

CAS Registry numbers are published by the American Chemical Society
Common Impurities:
U,Ce,La,Pb,TR

Crystallography of ThorianiteHide

Crystal System:
Isometric
Class (H-M):
m3m (4/m 3 2/m) - Hexoctahedral
Space Group:
Fm3m
Setting:
Fm3m
Cell Parameters:
a = 5.595 Å
Unit Cell V:
175.15 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
4
Morphology:
Cubic crystals, usually rounded to some degree (water worn).
Twinning:
Penetration twins on {111} very common.

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0011725ThorianiteWyckoff R W G (1963) Second edition. Interscience Publishers, New York, New York Fluorite structure Crystal Structures 1 239-44419630293
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X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide

Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacingIntensity
3.234 Å(100)
1.689 Å(64)
1.980 Å(58)
2.800 Å(35)
1.284 Å(26)
1.1432 Å(20)
1.0779 Å(19)

Geological EnvironmentHide

Paragenetic Mode(s):
Paragenetic ModeEarliest Age (Ga)
Near-surface Processes
26 : Hadean detrital minerals
Stage 4b: Highly evolved igneous rocks>3.0
34 : Complex granite pegmatites
36 : Carbonatites, kimberlites, and related igneous rocks

Type Occurrence of ThorianiteHide

Geological Setting of Type Material:
accessory mineral in granite pegmatites
Reference:
Dunstan W (1904) The occurrence of thorium in Ceylon. Nature 69, 510-511

Synonyms of ThorianiteHide

Other Language Names for ThorianiteHide

German:Thorianit
Simplified Chinese:方钍石
Spanish:Torianita

Varieties of ThorianiteHide

AldaniteA Pb-bearing variety of Thorianite with up to 12 wt.% PbO.

Originally reported from Aldan Shield, Saha Republic (Sakha Republic; Yakutia), Eastern-Siberian Region, Russia.
Cerian ThorianiteA thorianite containing cerium.
UranothorianiteA name for a mineral intermediate between uraninite and thorianite, i.e. a member of the Thorianite-Uraninite Series.

Relationship of Thorianite to other SpeciesHide

Member of:
Other Members of this group:
Cerianite-(Ce)(Ce4+,Th)O2Iso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m) : Fm3m
UraniniteUO2Iso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m) : Fm3m
Forms a series with:

Common AssociatesHide

Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
14 photos of Thorianite associated with CalciteCaCO3
5 photos of Thorianite associated with FluorapatiteCa5(PO4)3F
5 photos of Thorianite associated with PhlogopiteKMg3(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
5 photos of Thorianite associated with Guarinite(Na, Ca, Zr, Si, F, O)
5 photos of Thorianite associated with DiopsideCaMgSi2O6
3 photos of Thorianite associated with Tremolite◻Ca2Mg5(Si8O22)(OH)2
2 photos of Thorianite associated with FluoriteCaF2
2 photos of Thorianite associated with Pyroxene GroupADSi2O6
2 photos of Thorianite associated with BaddeleyiteZrO2
2 photos of Thorianite associated with HiortdahliteNa2Ca4(Ca0.5Zr0.5)Zr(Si2O7)2OF3

Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat GroupingHide

4.DL.05Cerianite-(Ce)(Ce4+,Th)O2Iso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m) : Fm3m
4.DL.05UraniniteUO2Iso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m) : Fm3m
4.DL.05Zirkelite(Ti,Ca,Zr)O2-xIso.
4.DL.05Aeschynite GroupAD2O6
4.DL.10CalzirtiteCa2Zr5Ti2O16Tet. 4/mmm (4/m 2/m 2/m) : I41/acd
4.DL.10Tazheranite(Zr,Ti,Ca)(O,◻)2Iso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m)
4.DL.10HiärneiteCa2Zr4Mn3+SbTiO16Tet. 4/mmm (4/m 2/m 2/m) : I41/acd
4.DL.15VorlaniteCa(U6+)O4Iso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m) : Fm3m

Other InformationHide

Magnetism:
Diamagnetic
Notes:
radioactive
Health Risks:
Contains thorium - always wash hands after handling. Avoid inhaling dust when handling or breaking. Never lick or ingest. Avoid prolonged exposure in proximity of the body. Store away from inhabited areas.

Internet Links for ThorianiteHide

References for ThorianiteHide

Reference List:

Localities for ThorianiteHide

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.
Angola
 
  • Huíla Province
    • Quilengues
Amores-Casals et al. (2019)
Argentina
 
  • Catamarca Province
    • Sierra de Ancasti
      • El Portezuelo
Colombo et al. (2011)
  • La Rioja Province
    • Sanagasta department
Bardelli et al. (2018)
Australia
 
  • Northern Territory
    • Central Desert Region
      • Harts Range (Harts Ranges; Hartz Range; Hartz Ranges)
        • Ambalindum Station
          • Harding Springs
Drake-Brockman (1995)
      • Nolans Bore
Louise Schoneveld (2014) +2 other references
    • Coomalie Shire
      • Batchelor
        • Rum Jungle
Vera Munro-Smith (2006)
  • South Australia
    • Roxby Downs
Ehrig et al. (2012)
  • Tasmania
    • Waratah-Wynyard municipality
      • Waratah district
        • Waratah
Bottrill +1 other reference
  • Victoria
    • Towong Shire
      • Mitta Mitta
  • Western Australia
    • Halls Creek Shire
Sun et al. (1986, September) +2 other references
Austria
 
  • Lower Austria
    • Krems-Land District
      • Gföhl
        • Felling
Kolitsch (2017)
    • Zwettl District
      • Kottes-Purk
        • Bernhards
Kolitsch (2011) +1 other reference
Belgium
 
  • Wallonia
    • Namur
      • Havelange
Jedwab (1985) +2 other references
Bolivia
 
  • Oruro
    • Poopó Province
Torres et al. (2019)
Botswana
 
  • North-West District
    • Ngamiland West District
Melgarejo et al. (2011)
Brazil
 
  • Goiás
    • Santa Terezinha de Goiás district
      • Santa Terezinha de Goiás
Portella +3 other references
  • Minas Gerais
    • Poços de Caldas
Baretto & Fujimori (1986)
  • Pará
    • Canaã dos Carajás
      • Sossego Mine
Monteiro et al. (2008)
Monteiro et al. (2008)
    • Parauapebas
      • Alemão Cu deposit
Grainger et al. (2008)
Canada
 
  • British Columbia
    • Kamloops Mining Division
R. M. Thompson (1954)
    • Omineca Mining Division
      • Williston Lake
Berger et al. (2009) +1 other reference
  • Nunavut
    • Qikiqtaaluk Region
      • Baffin Island
        • Kimmirut (Lake Harbour)
www.gia.edu (2006)
  • Ontario
162-165. +1 other reference
    • Cochrane District
      • South of Ridge Lake Area
SAGE (1981)
    • Haliburton County
      • Highlands East Township
        • Cardiff Township
Mounce et al. (2020)
        • Monmouth Township
Geological survey of canada misc report ... +1 other reference
GSC misc report 39 +1 other reference
Ref.: Geological Survey of Canada ...
Can Mineral December 1960 v. 6 no. 4 p. ...
      • Hastings Highlands Municipality
        • Monteagle Township
Can Mineral December 1960 v. 6 no. 4 p. ...
    • Kawartha Lakes
Ontario Mineral Deposits Inventory (MDI)
      • Somerville Township
Ontario Ministry of Northern ...
    • Parry Sound District
      • Henvey Township
Rose (1960)
  • Québec
    • Abitibi-Témiscamingue
      • Témiscamingue RCM
        • Les Lacs-du-Témiscamingue
GSC database
    • Outaouais
      • Pontiac RCM
        • Otter Lake
A specimen in the Royal Ontario Museum ...
Hull to Waltham +2 other references
    • Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean
      • Le Fjord-du-Saguenay RCM
        • Saint-Honoré
Néron et al. (2018)
China
 
  • Fujian
    • Sanming
      • Mingxi County
Qiang Wang et al. (2003)
  • Gansu
    • Jinchang
      • Jinchuan District
        • Longshoushan Uranium ore zone
Ruyi Zhao et al. (2013)
Zhang Peishan et al. (1996)
  • Inner Mongolia
    • Baotou City (Baotou Prefecture)
      • Bayan Obo mining district
        • Bayan Obo
Qingchang Meng (1981)
Miyawaki et al. (2011)
  • Jiangxi
    • Fuzhou
      • Chongren Co.
        • Xiangshan Uranium ore field
Rengui Wu and Dagan Yu (2000)
Yanning Meng and Honghai Fan (2013)
      • Le'an Co.
        • Xiangshan Uranium ore field
          • Zoujiashan ore district
Rengui Wu and Dagan Yu (2000)
Dahlkamp et al. (2009) +1 other reference
  • Liaoning
    • Dandong
      • Kuandian County
        • Saima complex
[var: Aldanite] Orris et al. (2002)
  • Shandong
    • Jining
      • Weishan County
Ding et al. (2022)
  • Yunnan
    • Honghe
      • Jianshui County
        • Puxiong
Ziying Gao et al. (1991)
Czech Republic
 
  • South Bohemian Region
    • Český Krumlov District
      • Zlatá Koruna
        • Plešovice
Naemura +7 other references
  • Vysočina Region
    • Třebíč District
Pauliš P. et al. (Kutna Hora, issue 1)
      • Pyšel
Pauliš P. et al. (Kutna Hora, issue 1)
DR Congo
 
  • North Kivu
Jedwab et al. (1992)
Egypt
 
  • Red Sea Governorate
    • Abu Dabbab Massif
Küster (2009)
Emad et al. (2022)
    • Northeastern Desert
Shalaby et al. (2002)
Ibrahim (2014)
Gaafar
Ali et al. (2021)
Finland
 
  • Lapland
    • Enontekiö
Kojonen et al. (2007) +1 other reference
Tuisku
  • Pirkanmaa
    • Orivesi
      • Eräjärvi area
Sandström et al. (2009)
  • Southwest Finland
    • Kimitoön (Kemiönsaari)
Ilkka Mikkola collection
  • Uusimaa
    • Lohja
      • Palmottu Lake
Pérez del Villar et al. (386)
Germany
 
  • Bavaria
    • Lower Bavaria
      • Passau District
        • Hauzenberg
          • Kropfmühl
Habel (1995)
  • Rhineland-Palatinate
    • Mayen-Koblenz
      • Mendig
        • Mendig
Blass +1 other reference
Blass +1 other reference
          • Wingertsberg
Blass +1 other reference
      • Pellenz
        • Kruft
Blass +1 other reference
    • Vulkaneifel
      • Daun
        • Üdersdorf
Schmitt et al. (2017)
Greece
 
  • Eastern Macedonia and Thrace
    • Rhodope
      • Maroneia-Sapes
Vasilatos et al. (2023)
Greenland
 
  • Kujalleq
Bondam et al. (1958) +1 other reference
Hungary
 
  • Fejér County
    • Székesfehérvár District
      • Pátka
Szakáll & Gatter
  • Tolna County
    • Mórágy
Szakáll-Gatter-Szendrei: Mineral ...
India
 
  • Rajasthan
    • Jodhpur Division
      • Barmer District
        • Malani Igneous Province
Bhushan et al. (2019)
Bhushan et al. (2019)
Bhushan et al. (2019)
Bhushan et al. (2019)
Iran
 
  • Yazd Province
    • Ardakan County
      • Saghand
Dahlkamp (2009)
    • Bafq County
Foerster et al. (1994)
Iraq
 
  • Sulaymaniyah Governorate
    • Pshdar District
      • Qaladiza
        • Hero
Al-Hermezi (1985)
Italy
 
  • Aosta Valley
    • Courmayeur
Piccoli et al. (2007)
  • Campania
    • Naples
Knuever et al. (2023)
...
          • Ercolano
Russo et al. (2004)
            • San Vito
Luigi Chiappino data
          • Pollena Trocchia
luigi mattei
          • Somma Vesuviana
Russo et al. (2004)
  • Lazio
    • Latina Province
      • Ponza
        • Ponza Island
H.E. Belkin et al. (silicte/saline/sulfur-rich/CO2)
    • Viterbo Province
      • Vetralla
www.giovanigeologi.it (n.d.) +1 other reference
Luigi Matei +2 other references
      • Viterbo
www.gminromano.it (2005)
  • Lombardy
    • Sondrio Province
      • Novate Mezzola
Guastoni et al. (2016)
  • Piedmont
    • Cuneo Province
      • Canosio
        • Vallone della Valletta
www.socgeol.it (n.d.) +1 other reference
    • Verbano-Cusio-Ossola Province
Zaccarini et al. (2005)
  • Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-South Tyrol)
    • South Tyrol
      • Burggrafenamt (Burgraviato)
        • Ulten (Ultimo)
Am Min 90:1177-1185
Japan
 
  • Ehime Prefecture
    • Inland Sea (Setonaikai)
Yukikaza Ogoshi and Tetsuo Minakawa (2009)
  • Mie Prefecture
    • Mie District
      • Komono town
        • Yunoyama-onsen
Nishio–Hamane et al. (2022)
Kyrgyzstan
 
  • Issyk-Kul Region
  • Naryn Region
Topper et al. (2013)
Madagascar
 
  • Amoron'i Mania
    • Manandriana District
      • Andakatany
Rasoamalala et al. (2014)
  • Androy
    • Ambovombe-Androy
Frank K. Mazdab collection
    • Bekily District
      • Beraketa
Behier (1963)
Behier (1963)
Behier (1963)
Knut Edvard Larsen collection # MM-1022
photo Id 315850
Knut Edvard Larsen (2023)
M Arliguie collection (old label)
      • Behara
Behier (1960)
Besaire (1966)
M. Arligue specimen and photo +1 other reference
Besaire (1966)
Royal Museum for Central Africa
      • Mahaly
Behier (1960)
      • Maromby
Behier (1960)
Besaire (1966)
Behier (1963)
Behier (1960)
Behier (1960)
Behier (1960)
Behier (1963)
Behier (1960)
Behier (1960)
Behier (1960)
        • Belafa area
Behier (1960)
Besaire (1966)
Besaire (1966)
Besaire (1966)
Besaire (1966)
Besaire (1966)
Besaire (1966)
Besaire (1966)
Behier (1960)
Behier (1963)
        • Esiva
Besaire (1966)
Alexander Ringel specimen and photo +2 other references
Besaire (1966)
Besaire (1966)
      • Tanandava Atsimo
Luc Vandenberghe collection +1 other reference
Manfred Kampf photo
      • Tranomaro
        • Ambindandrakemba
Behier (1960)
Behier (1960)
Behier (1960)
Delbos (1955)
Behier (1960)
Besaire (1966)
Behier (1960)
Besaire (1966)
Behier (1960)
Behier (1960)
Behier (1963)
Besaire (1966)
Behier (1960)
Besaire (1966)
Behier (1960)
Behier (1960) +1 other reference
Besaire (1966)
Besaire (1966)
      • Ambatomivary
Behier (1963)
  • Diana
    • Ambanja
      • Antsirabe
        • Befitina
Hatzl (2010)
  • Ihorombe
    • Ihosy District
      • Soamatasy
Besaire (1966)
  • Tuléar Province (Toliara)
M Arliguie M collection (old label) +1 other reference
Mali
 
  • Kidal Region
    • Kidal Cercle
Black et al. (1979) +2 other references
Mauritania
 
  • Trarza Region
    • Bir Allah
Marsh et al. (2015)
Mexico
 
  • Oaxaca
    • San Francisco Telixtlahuaca Municipality
      • San Francisco Telixtlahuaca
Prol-Ledesma et al. (2012)
Mongolia
 
  • Dornogovi Province
    • Khatanbulag District
Kynický et al. (2005)
  • Ömnögovi Province
    • Shara Hulasa Hiid
Berger et al. (2009)
Mozambique
 
  • Nampula Province
    • Monapo District
Gajdošová et al. (2017) +1 other reference
  • Zambezia Province
Wilson et al. (2000)
    • Gilé District
Wilson et al. (2000)
Wilson et al. (2000)
Wilson et al. (2000)
Myanmar
 
  • Mandalay Region
    • Pyin-Oo-Lwin District
      • Mogok Township
        • Kyauk-Pyat-That
          • Sakangyi (Sakhan-gyi)
Heo et al. (2020)
Namibia
 
  • Erongo Region
    • Arandis Constituency
Irene M. Abraham (2009)
Nepal
 
  • P4 Gandaki Pradesh
    • Kaski District
      • Annapurna Municipality
Aaron J. Martin et al. (2009)
Niger
 
  • Tillabéri
    • Antigoura
Machens (1964)
Norway
 
  • Agder
    • Evje og Hornnes
Frigstad (1999)
      • Landsverk
Info. board at the mine
  • Telemark
    • Kragerø
      • Sannidal
        • Levang
O'Nions et al. (1971)
    • Nome
Åmli (1974)
    • Skien
Jamtveit et al. (1997)
  • Viken
    • Eidsvoll
      • Minnesund
Raade et al. (1983) +1 other reference
Oman
 
  • Ash Sharqiyah South Governorate
    • Sal Carbonatite Plugs
Nasir
Paraguay
 
  • Alto Paraguay Department
Comin-Chiaramonti et al. (2016)
Romania
 
  • Bihor County
www.researchgate.net (n.d.)
Hirtopanu (2006)
  • Harghita County
Pál Molnár (2000)
    • Gheorgheni
Szakáll et al. (2010)
    • Joseni
Hirtopanu et al. (2013)
Russia
 
  • Buryatia
    • Baunt District
      • Vitim Plateau
Doroshkevich et al. (2012)
    • Eastern Sayan
Gordienko et al. (2016)
    • Mama River Basin
      • Maigunda River
Bailey
    • Severo-Baykalsky District
      • Dovyren Highlands
        • Yoko-Dovyrensky Massif
Spiridonov et al. (2018)
    • Ulan-Ude
Doroshkevich et al. (2008)
  • Chelyabinsk Oblast
    • Karabash
Murzin et al. (2018)
        • Soimon Valley
Murzin et al. (2013) +1 other reference
    • Kyshtym
webmineral.ru (2020) +1 other reference
    • Miass
Mineralogical Record: 33: 167. +2 other references
    • Vishnevye Mountains
webmineral.ru (2016)
  • Irkutsk Oblast
    • Lake Baikal area
      • Slyudyanka
Pavel.M. Kartashov (n.d.)
Sklyarov +3 other references
  • Kabardino-Balkaria
    • Baksan Valley
      • Upper Chegem volcanic caldera (Verkhnechegemskaya caldera)
        • Lakargi Mountain
Galuskina et al. (2013)
  • Krasnoyarsk Krai
    • Boguchansky District
      • Chadobets alkaline complex
Sharygin +9 other references
    • Enisei Range (Yenisei Ridge; Enisei Ridge)
Seltmann et al. (2010)
    • Kuragin District
Gordienko et al. (2016)
    • Maimecha and Kotui Rivers Basin
Fersman Mineralogical Museum +2 other references
    • Severo-Yeniseysky District
Sokol et al. (2023)
    • Taymyrskiy Autonomous Okrug
      • Taimyr Peninsula
        • Putoran Plateau
          • Noril'sk
            • Talnakh Cu-Ni Deposit
Barkov et al. (2021) +2 other references
  • Murmansk Oblast
Chakhmouradian et al. (1999)
    • Belye Tundry Massif
Voloshin et al. (2005) +1 other reference
Sorokhtina et al. (2016)
    • Kovdorsky District
Mikhailova et al. (2015) +1 other reference
Krasnova (2001)
[World of Stones 95:5-6 +1 other reference
[var: Aldanite] Clark (1993)
    • Aldan
Pavel.M. Kartashov (n.d.)
    • Polar Yakutia
Okrugin et al. (2023)
  • Tuva
Doroshkevich et al. (2016)
  • Zabaykalsky Krai
    • Gazimuro-Zavodsky District
Kovalenker et al. (2018)
Slovakia
 
  • Košice Region
    • Rožňava District
      • Betliar
Kubiš M. et al. (Gemeric unit, Western Carpathians,Slovakia)
    • Trebišov District
Koděra
South Africa
 
  • Limpopo
    • Mopani District Municipality
      • Ba-Phalaborwa Local Municipality
        • Phalaborwa
Lee
  • North West
    • Bojanala Platinum District Municipality
      • Moses Kotane Local Municipality
VERWOERD (1986)
    • Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality
      • Ramotshere Moiloa Local Municipality
VERWOERD (1993)
  • Northern Cape
    • Namakwa District Municipality
      • Karoo Hoogland Local Municipality
        • Sutherland
Journal of African Earth Sciences ...
Spain
 
  • Catalonia
    • Tarragona
      • Conca de Barberà
        • Vimbodí i Poblet
C. Canet et al.
Sri Lanka
 
  • Sabaragamuwa Province
    • Ratnapura District
[Circular of the USA National Bureau of Standards et al. (1953) +1 other reference
  • Southern Province
    • Galle District
      • Bentota
Raúl Jorge Tauber Larry
link.springer.com (n.d.)
Sweden
 
  • Jönköping County
    • Jönköping
      • Gränna
Thulin (1996)
    • Vetlanda
      • Alseda
        • Slättåkra
J.Langhof: REE-mineralogy in Mo-granite ...
J.Langhof: REE-mineralogy in Mo-granite ...
Wilke (1997)
Tajikistan
 
  • Gorno-Badakhshan
    • Murghob
      • Rangkul
Elena S. Sorokina et al. (2015)
Tanzania
 
  • Kigoma Region
Wilhelmij et al. (2016)
Turkey
 
  • Çanakkale Province
    • Ezine District
Yigit (2012)
  • Eskişehir Province
    • Beylikova District
Nikiforov et al. (2014)
  • Sivas Province
    • Sivas
Schuiling (1961) +3 other references
UK
 
  • England
    • Cornwall
      • Camborne
        • Beacon
LeBoutillier et al. (2003)
LeBoutillier et al. (2003)
  • Scotland
    • Highland
Gallagher (1971) +1 other reference
Ukraine
 
  • Donetsk Oblast
    • Azov Sea Region
Sharygin (2015)
USA
 
  • Alaska
    • Haines
- (2008)
    • Matanuska-Susitna Borough
      • Yentna Mining District
- (2008)
- (2008)
- (2008)
- (2008)
- (2008)
    • Nome Census Area
      • Koyuk Mining District
- (2008)
- (2008)
- (2008)
    • Northwest Arctic Borough
      • Fairhaven Mining District
- (2008)
- (2008)
- (2008)
- (2008)
- (2008)
- (2008)
- (2008)
- (2008)
- (2008)
- (2008)
    • Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
      • Ketchikan Mining District
        • Prince of Wales Island
          • Bokan Mountain
- (2008)
    • Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area
      • Chandalar Mining District
- (2008)
      • Circle Mining District
- (2008)
- (2008)
- (2008)
- (2008)
      • Hughes Mining District
- (2008)
- (2008)
- (2008)
      • Koyukuk Mining District
- (2008)
- (2008)
      • Shungnak Mining District
- (2008)
  • Colorado
    • Fremont County
USGS Prof Paper 649 +1 other reference
USGS Prof Paper 649 +1 other reference
    • Larimer County
      • Crystal Mountain Pegmatite Mining District (Storm Mountain Mining District)
        • Storm Mountain
Eckel et al. (1997)
  • Maine
    • Sagadahoc County
      • Topsham
Thompson et al. (1998)
  • Montana
    • Beaverhead County
      • Bloody Dick Mining District (Lehmi Pass Mining District; Bobbit Mining District; Beaverhead Mining District)
Gibson et al. (1997)
    • Granite County
      • Rock Creek Mining District
Gobla (2012)
      • Sapphire Mountains Area
- (2005)
    • Ravalli County
      • Sapphire Mountains Area
Gobla (2012)
  • Nevada
Castor et al. (2004)
  • New Hampshire
    • Carroll County
      • Conway
        • Redstone
Hoag et al. (1977)
  • New York
    • St. Lawrence County
      • Pitcairn
        • Rose Road
Emproto et al. (2017)
  • Pennsylvania
    • Northampton County
      • Easton
Lapham & Geyer
          • C.K. Williams Quarry complex
Rocks & Min.: 11:90. Arthur Montgomery (1957)
  • Rhode Island
    • Washington County
      • Westerly
Overstreet
  • Texas
    • Burnet County
Self-Collected by Franklin Roberts
    • Culberson County
      • Apache Peak area
Rocks & Minerals: 66 (3)
      • Sierra Diablo
Audétat (2010)
    • Hudspeth County
Smith (1991)
  • Virginia
    • Roanoke County
Dietrich (1990)
  • Washington
    • Okanogan County
      • Golden Horn Batholith
Micro Probe Volume VI Number 8
    • Pend Oreille County
Derkey et al. (1990, November) +1 other reference
  • Wyoming
    • Crook County
Van Rythoven et al. (2020)
Zambia
 
  • North-Western Province
    • Solwezi District
MacIntyre (2019)
 
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