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Berthierite

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Formula:
FeSb
 
2
S
 
4
System:OrthorhombicColour:Dark steel-grey, often ...
Lustre:MetallicHardness:2 - 3
Name:
For Pierre Berthier (1782-1861), French chemist.
This page provides mineralogical data about Berthierite.

Classification of Berthierite

IMA status:Valid - first described prior to 1959 (pre-IMA) - "Grandfathered"
Strunz 8th edition ID:2/E.01-10
Nickel-Strunz 10th (pending) edition ID:2.HA.20

2 : SULFIDES and SULFOSALTS (sulfides, selenides, tellurides; arsenides, antimonides, bismuthides; sulfarsenites, sulfantimonites, sulfbismuthites, etc.)
H : Sulfosalts of SnS archetype
A : With Cu, Ag, Fe (without Pb)
Dana 7th edition ID:3.7.9.3
Dana 8th edition ID:3.7.9.3

3 : SULFOSALTS
7 : ø = 2
Hey's CIM Ref.:5.8.4

5 : Sulphosalts - Sulpharsenites and Sulphobismuthites (those containing Sn, Ge,or V are in Section 6)
8 : Sulpharsenites etc. of Mn, Fe, Co and Ni
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Type Occurrence of Berthierite

Type Locality:Chazelles-Haut (Chazelle), Mercoeur, Haute-Loire, Auvergne, France
Year of Discovery:1827

Occurrences of Berthierite

Geological Setting:Low temperature hydrothermal veins rich in antimony and deficient in sulfur

Physical Properties of Berthierite

Lustre:Metallic
Diaphaneity (Transparency):Opaque
Colour:Dark steel-grey, often with iridescent tarnish.
Streak:Dark brownish-grey.
Hardness (Mohs):2 - 3
Hardness Data:Measured
Tenacity:Brittle
Cleavage:Poor/Indistinct
Indistinct prismatic.
Density (measured):4.64 g/cm3
Density (calculated):4.66 g/cm3

Crystallography of Berthierite

Crystal System:Orthorhombic
Class (H-M):mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) - Dipyramidal
Cell Parameters:a = 11.44Å, b = 14.12Å, c = 3.76Å
Ratio:a:b:c = 0.81 : 1 : 0.266
Unit Cell Volume:V 607.36 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:4
Morphology:Prismatic on, and striated parallel to [001]. Prismatic to fibrous massive, plumose, radial; granular.

Optical Data of Berthierite

Type:Anisotropic
Anisotropism:Very strong
Colour in reflected light:Gray
Pleochroism:Visible
Comments:Markedly pleochroic.

Chemical Properties of Berthierite

Formula:
FeSb
 
2
S
 
4
Essential elements:Fe, S, Sb
All elements listed in formula:Fe, S, Sb
Common Impurities:Mn,Cu,Pb,Ag

Relationship of Berthierite to other Species

Common Associates:
StibniteQuartzPyriteBaryte
Related Minerals - Nickel-Strunz Grouping):

- +
2.HA.05Chalcostibite
CuSbS
 
2
2.HA.05Emplectite
CuBiS
 
2
2.HA.10Miargyrite
AgSbS
 
2
2.HA.20Garavellite
FeSbBiS
 
4
2.HA.20Clerite
MnSb
 
2
S
 
4
2.HA.25Aramayoite
Ag(Sb,Bi)S
 
2
2.HA.25Baumstarkite
AgSbS
 
2
Related Minerals - Hey's Index Grouping:

- +
5.8.1Samsonite
Ag
 
4
MnSb
 
2
S
 
6
5.8.2Uchucchacuaite
AgMnPb
 
3
Sb
 
5
S
 
12
5.8.3Benavidesite
Pb
 
4
(Mn,Fe)Sb
 
6
S
 
14
5.8.5Jamesonite
Pb
 
4
FeSb
 
6
S
 
14
5.8.6Parajamesonite
5.8.7Garavellite
FeSbBiS
 
4
5.8.8Izoklakeite
Pb
 
27
(Cu,Fe,Ag)
 
2
(Sb,Bi)
 
19
S
 
57
5.8.9Miharaite
Cu
 
4
FePbBiS
 
6
5.8.10Sakharovaite
5.8.11Arsenohauchecornite
Ni
 
18
Bi
 
3
AsS
 
16
5.8.12Tučekite
Ni
 
9
Sb
 
2
S
 
8
5.8.13Bismutohauchecornite
Ni
 
9
Bi
 
2
S
 
8
5.8.14Parkerite
Ni
 
3
Bi
 
2
S
 
2
5.8.15Hauchecornite
Ni
 
9
Bi(Sb,Bi)S
 
8
5.8.16Tellurohauchecornite
Ni
 
9
Bi(Te,Bi)S
 
8
5.8.17Lapieite
NiCuSbS
 
3
5.8.18Mückeite
NiCu(Bi,Sb)S
 
3
5.8.19Vozhminite
(Ni,Co)
 
4
(As,Sb)S
 
2
Related Minerals - Dana Grouping):

- +
3.7.9.1Galenobismutite
PbBi
 
2
S
 
4

Other Names for Berthierite

Synonyms:
Anglarite (of Nordenskiöld)ChazelliteMartourite
Other Languages:
German:Berthierit
Eisenantimonglanz
Martourit
Russian:Бертьерит
Spanish:Berthierita
Martourita

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 Berthierite

Reference List:Berthier (1827), Ann. chim. phys.: 35: 351 (as Haidingerite).

Berthier (1827), Ann. Phys.: 11: 478 (as Haidingerite).

Haidinger (1827), Edinburgh Journal of Science: 7: 353.

Groth (1874): 16: 80 (as Eisenantimonglanz).

Ungemach (1906), Bull. soc. min.: 29: 266.

Doelter (1926): 4(1): 586.

Stillwell (1926), Mineralogical Magazine: 21: 83.

Krenner (1928), Centralblatt für Mineralogie: 265.

Zsivny and Zomboro (1934), Mineralogical Magazine: 23: 566.

Buerger (1936), American Mineralogist: 21: 442.

Buerger (1936), American Mineralogist: 21: 205.

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: 481-482.

American Mineralogist (1955): 40: 226-238.

Barton, P.B., Jr. (1971): The Fe–Sb–S system. Econ. Geol., 66, 121–132.

Lemoine, P., D. Carr´e, and F. Robert (1991): Structure du sulfure de fer et
d’antimoine, FeSb2S4 (berthi´erite). Acta Cryst., C47, 938–940.

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    Localities for Berthierite

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    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.
    Argentina
     
    • Jujuy
    		Milka K. de Brodtkorb (2002) Las Especies Minerales de la Republica Argentina. Vol. 1 (elements, sulphides and sulphosalts). (Asociacion Mineralogica Argentina)
    • Santa Cruz
      • Macizo del Deseado
    		Milka K. de Brodtkorb (2002) Las Especies Minerales de la Republica Argentina. Vol. 1 (elements, sulphides and sulphosalts). (Asociacion Mineralogica Argentina)
    Australia
     
    • New South Wales
      • Fitzroy Co.
        • Paddys Plain
          • Allan
    		L.B. Gilligan et al. Dorrigo-Coffs Harbour 1:250 000 Metallogenic Map and Mineral Deposit Data Sheets.
    L.B. Gilligan et al. Dorrigo-Coffs Harbour 1:250 000 Metallogenic Map and Mineral Deposit Data Sheets.
      • Raleigh Co.
        • Urunga
          • Newry
    		L.B. Gilligan et al. Dorrigo-Coffs Harbour 1:250 000 Metallogenic Map and Mineral Deposit Data Sheets.
    L.B. Gilligan et al. Dorrigo-Coffs Harbour 1:250 000 Metallogenic Map and Mineral Deposit Data Sheets.
      • Sandon Co.
        • Hillgrove
          • Cooney
    		L.B. Gilligan et al. Dorrigo-Coffs Harbour 1:250 000 Metallogenic Map and Mineral Deposit Data Sheets.
    L.B. Gilligan et al. Dorrigo-Coffs Harbour 1:250 000 Metallogenic Map and Mineral Deposit Data Sheets.
          • Metz
    		L.B. Gilligan et al. Dorrigo-Coffs Harbour 1:250 000 Metallogenic Map and Mineral Deposit Data Sheets.
    L.B. Gilligan et al. Dorrigo-Coffs Harbour 1:250 000 Metallogenic Map and Mineral Deposit Data Sheets.
    L.B. Gilligan et al. Dorrigo-Coffs Harbour 1:250 000 Metallogenic Map and Mineral Deposit Data Sheets.
    L.B. Gilligan et al. Dorrigo-Coffs Harbour 1:250 000 Metallogenic Map and Mineral Deposit Data Sheets.
      • Yancowinna Co.
        • Broken Hill
    		Ramdohr, P. (1950): Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology 2(4), 291-333; Econ Geol (1994) 89:778-790
    • Tasmania
      • Waratah district
        • Waratah
    		Bottrill & Baker, 2008, Minerals of Tasmania
    • Victoria
      • East Gippsland Shire
        • Omeo
          • Mt Wills Mining District
            • Sunnyside
    Austria
     
    • Burgenland
      • Oberwart
        • Stadtschlaining
    		R. Exel: Die Mineralien und Erzlagerstätten Österreichs (1993); Huber, S. & Huber, P. (1981): Die Mineralien der Antimonitlagerstätte Schlaining, Burgenland. Die Eisenblüte, Jahrg. 2 NF., Nr. 3, 18-22.
    • Carinthia
      • Friesach - Hüttenberg area
        • Zeltschach
    		G. Blass, G. Vorreiter, A. Pichler: Carinthia II 192./112.:245-254 (2002)
      • Kreuzeck group
        • Möllbrücke
          • Leßnig
            • Radlberg Mt.
    		Collection of NHM, Vienna
    • Salzburg
      • Kitzbüheler Alpen Mts
        • Mittersill
          • Rettenbach District
    		A. Strasser: Die Minerale Salzburgs (1989)
    • Tyrol
      • East Tyrol
        • Gailbach valley
          • Obertilliach
            • Leiten
        • Puster valley
    		R. Exel: Die Mineralien und Erzlagerstätten Österreichs (1993)
    Bolivia
     
    • La Paz Department
      • Larecaja Province
        • Sorata
    		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
        • Santa Fé Mining District
    		Econ Geol (1997) 92:623-632; Dill, H.G. (1998): Mineralium Deposita 33, 359-378.
    • Potosí Department
      • Antonio Quijarro Province
    		Econ Geol (1997) 92:623-632; Dill, H.G. (1998): Mineralium Deposita 33, 359-378.
      • Tomás Frías Province
    		Econ Geol (1997) 92:623-632; Dill, H.G. (1998): Mineralium Deposita 33, 359-378.
    Brazil
     
    • Southeast Region
      • Minas Gerais
        • Iron Quadrangle
          • Santa Bárbara
    		Lobato, L.M., Ribeiro-Rodrigues, L.C., and Reis Vieira, F.W. (2001): Mineralium Deposita 36, 249-277
        • Mariana (Marianna de Itacolumy)
          • Passagem de Mariana District
    		Oberthür, T. and Weiser, T. W. (2008): Gold-bismuth-telluride-sulphide assemblages at the Viceroy Mine, Harare-Bindura-Shamva greenstone belt, Zimbabwe. Mineral. Mag. 72, 953-970. [contains also data on Passagem de Mariana Mine]
    Bulgaria
     
    • Blagoevgrad Oblast
    Canada
     
    • British Columbia
      • Atlin Mining Division
        • Tagish Lake
    		[MinRec 27:268-272]
    • New Brunswick
      • York Co.
        • Lake George
        • Prince William Parish
          • Fredricton
    		Dana 6:1104.
    • Nova Scotia
      • Hants Co.
        • Rawdon
    		Econ Geol (1996) 91:1239-1262
    • Ontario
      • Kenora District
        • Red Lake Gold District
          • Balmertown
    		Rocks & Minerals 79:2 pp94-99
          • McKenzie Island
    		Can. Rockhound: 7 (1), 2003.
      • Thunder Bay District
        • Marathon
          • Hemlo gold deposit
    		ontariominerals.com; Mineralogical Magazine 1988 52 : 691-697
    Patterson, G.C. (1984) Ontario Geological Survey miscellaneous paper 118.
    • Québec
      • Centre-du-Québec
        • Arthabaska RCM
          • Saints-Martyrs-Canadiens
    		Econ Geol (1997) 92:308-324
    China
     
    • Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region
      • Hechi Prefecture
        • Nandan Co.
          • Dachang Sn-polymetallic ore field
    		Chen Dianfen, Lu Jun, Sun Shuqiong, Lin Yuejing, and Chen Keqiao (1985): Acta Mineralogica Sinica 5(3), 18-25.
    • Xinjiang (Xinjiang-Uygur) Autonomous Region
      • Kezilesu (Kizilsu; Qizilsu) Autonomous Prefecture
        • Wuqia (Ulugqat; Ulughchat) Co.
    		Jiajun Liu, Minghua Zheng, Cook, N.J., Xunrong Long, Jun Deng, and Yusheng Zhai (2007): Ore Geology Reviews 32, 125-156.
    Czech Republic
     
    • Bohemia (Böhmen; Boehmen)
      • Central Bohemia Region
        • Dobříš (Doberschisch)
          • Nový Knín
    		Mrázek, P. et al.: Zlato v Českém masívu. Praha: Vydavatelství Českého geologického ústvau, 1992.
        • Kladno
    		Žáček, V., Frýda, J., Ondruš, P., Opluštil, S.: Polymetalická mineralizace v proterozoiku v podloží karbonské pánve na dole Slaný. Bulletin Mineralogicko-petrografického oddělení Národního muzea v Praze, 1994, roč. 2, s. 123-126.
    No reference listed
        • Kutná Hora (Kuttenberg)
    		No reference listed
    No reference listed
        • Příbram
          • Bohutín
            • Bohutín deposit
    		[Bull.N.M.Praha 2002, 10, p.43-77]
          • Lesetice
    		Litochleb, J., Šrein, V.: Chemické složení minerálů bismutu a telluru ze zlatonosných žil příbramského uranového ložiska. Acta Universitatis Carolinae – Geologica, 1989, vol. 33, no. 4, s. 511-519.
        • Zruč nad Sázavou (Srutsch an der Sasau)
    		No reference listed
      • Plzeň Region
        • Nepomuk (Pomuk)
    		Litochleb, J.: Mineralogie zlatonosného zrudnění z dolu Jakub u Kasejovic (jz. Čechy). Bulletin mineralogicko-petrografického oddělení Národního muzea v Praze, 1998, roč. 6, s. 102-112.
    • Moravia (Mähren; Maehren)
      • Olomouc Region
        • Staré Město
    		Fojt, B., Kopa, D., Skácel, J.: Paragenetická studie výskytů As-Sb asociace ve staroměstských pásmech I. Hynčice pod Sušinou. Časopis Slezského muzea, série A, vědy přírodní, 1977, roč. 26, č. 1, s. 1-20.
    Finland
     
    • Länsi-Suomen Lääni
      • Vaasa
        • Seinäjoki
    		Geological Survey of Finland website; Econ Geol (1997) 92:308-324
    France
     
    • Alsace
      • Bas-Rhin
        • Villé Valley
    		Wittern, Journée (1997): \"Mineralien finden in den Vogesen\", von Loga (Cologne), pp. 36-37.
    • Auvergne
      • Allier
        • Nades
    		J-J. Périchaud: Les Minéraux d'Auvergne, Vol. 1, Clermont-Ferrand (1985)
      • Cantal
        • Espezolles
          • Anval farm
    		R. Pierrot, P. Picot, J.J. Périchaud : "Inventaire Minéralogique du Cantal", BRGM / Editions G. de Bussac, 1971
        • Leyvaux
          • Le Breuil
    		R. Pierrot, P. Picot, J.J. Périchaud : "Inventaire Minéralogique du Cantal", BRGM / Editions G. de Bussac, 1971
    R. Pierrot, P. Picot, J.J. Périchaud : "Inventaire Minéralogique du Cantal", BRGM / Editions G. de Bussac, 1971
    R. Pierrot, P. Picot, J.J. Périchaud : "Inventaire Minéralogique du Cantal", BRGM / Editions G. de Bussac, 1971
    R. Pierrot, P. Picot, J.J. Périchaud : "Inventaire Minéralogique du Cantal", BRGM / Editions G. de Bussac, 1971
        • Massiac
          • Ouche
          • Saint-Mary-le-Plain
            • Luzer
        • Mauriac
    		R. Pierrot, P. Picot, J.J. Périchaud : "Inventaire Minéralogique du Cantal", BRGM and Editions G. de Bussac, 1971
    R. Pierrot, P. Picot, J.J. Périchaud : "Inventaire Minéralogique du Cantal", BRGM and Editions G. de Bussac, 1971
        • Molèdes
    		R. Pierrot, P. Picot, J.J. Périchaud : "Inventaire Minéralogique du Cantal", BRGM and Editions G. de Bussac, 1971
        • Neussargues
          • Auliac
    		J.-J. Périchaud: "Les Minéraux d'Auvergne", Vol. 2, 1986
        • Saint-Flour
          • Védrines-Saint-Loup
        • Saint-Poncy
    		R. Pierrot, P. Picot, J.J. Périchaud : "Inventaire Minéralogique du Cantal", BRGM and Editions G. de Bussac, 1971
      • Haute-Loire
        • Blesle
          • Le Cheylat
            • La Vialle
    		http://www.brgm.fr/volcan/ressourcesmin.htm
    http://www.brgm.fr/volcan/ressourcesmin.htm
    http://www.brgm.fr/volcan/ressourcesmin.htm
    J.J. Périchaud, "Les Gisements Métalliques du District à Antimoine de Brioude-Massiac (Massif Central Français)", BRGM, 1968
        • Brioude
          • Saint-Beauzire
    		P.G. Pélisson : "Etude Minéralogique et Métallogénique du District Filonien Polytype de Paulhaguet (Haute-Loire, Massif Central Français)", Doctorate Thesis, Orléans, France, 1989
          • Saint-Just-près-Brioude
    		P.G. Pélisson : "Etude Minéralogique et Métallogénique du District Filonien Polytype de Paulhaguet (Haute-Loire, Massif Central Français)", Doctorate Thesis, Orléans, France, 1989
            • Ladignat
    		J.J. Périchaud : "Les Gisements Métalliques du District à Antimoine de Brioude-Massiac (Massif-Central Français)", BRGM, 1968
          • Vieille-Brioude
    		P.G. Pélisson : "Etude Minéralogique et Métallogénique du District Filonien Polytype de Paulhaguet (Haute-Loire, Massif Central Français)", Doctorate Thesis, Orléans, France, 1989
        • La Chaise-Dieu
          • Saint-Pal-de-Senouire
    		P.G. Pélisson : "Etude Minéralogique et Métallogénique du District Filonien Polytype de Paulhaguet (Haute-Loire, Massif Central Français)", Doctorate Thesis, Orléans, France, 1989
        • Langeac
          • Barlet
    		P.G. Pélisson : "Etude Minéralogique et Métallogénique du District Filonien Polytype de Paulhaguet (Haute-Loire, Massif Central Français)", Doctorate Thesis, Orléans, France, 1989
    P.G. Pélisson : "Etude Minéralogique et Métallogénique du District Filonien Polytype de Paulhaguet (Haute-Loire, Massif Central Français)", Doctorate Thesis, Orléans, France, 1989
        • Lavoûte-Chilhac
          • Ally
            • La Licoulne
    		P.G. Pélisson : "Etude Minéralogique et Métallogénique du District Filonien Polytype de Paulhaguet (Haute-Loire, Massif Central Français)", Doctorate Thesis, Orléans, France, 1989
    P.G. Pélisson : "Etude Minéralogique et Métallogénique du District Filonien Polytype de Paulhaguet (Haute-Loire, Massif Central Français)", Doctorate Thesis, Orléans, France, 1989
            • La Rodde
    		J.J. Périchaud : "Les Gisements Métalliques du District à Antimoine de Brioude-Massiac (Massif-Central Français)", BRGM, 1968
    J.J. Périchaud : "Les Gisements Métalliques du District à Antimoine de Brioude-Massiac (Massif-Central Français)", BRGM, 1968
          • 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
        • Lubilhac
          • Dahu Mine (Daü Mine; Dahut Mine)
    		C. Vialaron : La mine d'antimoine de Daü,127p, Le-Puy-en-Velay (1999)
    C. Vialaron : La mine d'antimoine de Daü, 127p, Le-Puy-en-Velay (1999)
    J.J. Périchaud, "Les Gisements Métalliques du District à Antimoine de Brioude-Massiac (Massif Central Français)", BRGM, 1968
        • Mercoeur
    		Edinburgh. Journ of Science,(1827) 7, 353
    J.J. Périchaud : "Les Gisements Métalliques du District à Antimoine de Brioude-Massiac (Massif-Central Français)", BRGM, 1968
    J.-J. Périchaud: Les Minéraux d'Auvergne, Vol. 2, Clermont-Ferrand (1986)
        • 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
        • Torsiac
          • Lanau
    		J.J. Périchaud : "Les Gisements Métalliques du District à Antimoine de Brioude Massiac (Massif Central Français)", BRGM, 1968 ; http://www.brgm.fr/volcan/ressourcesmin.htm
            • Marmaissat
    		J.J. Périchaud : "Les Gisements Métalliques du District à Antimoine de Brioude Massiac (Massif Central Français)", BRGM, 1968 ; http://www.brgm.fr/volcan/ressourcesmin.htm
    J.J. Périchaud : "Les Gisements Métalliques du District à Antimoine de Brioude Massiac (Massif Central Français)", BRGM, 1968 ; http://www.brgm.fr/volcan/ressourcesmin.htm
    J.J. Périchaud : "Les Gisements Métalliques du District à Antimoine de Brioude Massiac (Massif Central Français)", BRGM, 1968 ; http://www.brgm.fr/volcan/ressourcesmin.htm
    J.J. Périchaud : "Les Gisements Métalliques du District à Antimoine de Brioude Massiac (Massif Central Français)", BRGM, 1968 ; http://www.brgm.fr/volcan/ressourcesmin.htm
    J.J. Périchaud : "Les Gisements Métalliques du District à Antimoine de Brioude Massiac (Massif Central Français)", BRGM, 1968 ; http://www.brgm.fr/volcan/ressourcesmin.htm
    J.J. Périchaud : "Les Gisements Métalliques du District à Antimoine de Brioude Massiac (Massif Central Français)", BRGM, 1968 ; http://www.brgm.fr/volcan/ressourcesmin.htm
    J.J. Périchaud : "Les Gisements Métalliques du District à Antimoine de Brioude Massiac (Massif Central Français)", BRGM, 1968 ; http://www.brgm.fr/volcan/ressourcesmin.htm
      • Puy-de-Dôme
        • Anzat-le-Luguet
    		J-J. Périchaud: Les Minéraux d'Auvergne, Vol. 1, Clermont-Ferrand (1985)
        • Pontgibaud
          • Massagette
    		Y. Blanc : "Datation par analyse isotopique du plomb commun : Application à des galènes du Massif Central Français", Doctorate Thesis, Clermont-Ferrand University, 1967.
    • Brittany
      • Finistère
        • Audierne
          • Cape Sizun
    		Y. Moëlo, Y. Fouquet, C. Laforêt, L. Chauris, Bull. Minéral., 1978, 101, pp. 363-367, France.
    Y. Fouquet, C. Laforêt, L. Chauris, Bull. Minéral., 1978, 101, pp. 363-367, France.
    Y. Fouquet, C. Laforêt, L. Chauris, Bull. Minéral., 1978, 101, pp. 363-367, France.
        • Ergué-Gabéric
    		R.PIERROT, L. CHAURIS, C. LAFORET (1973) : "Inventaire minéralogique de la France : 29- Finistère.", B.R.G.M. Paris.
    R.PIERROT, L. CHAURIS, C. LAFORET (1973) : "Inventaire minéralogique de la France : 29- Finistère.", B.R.G.M. Paris.
        • Plouvorn
    		R.PIERROT, L. CHAURIS, C. LAFORET (1973) : "Inventaire minéralogique de la France : 29- Finistère.", B.R.G.M. Paris.
      • Ille-et-Vilaine
        • Martigné-Ferchaud
    		Pillard F., Chauris L., Laforêt C. (1985), Inventaire minéralogique de la France, Ed. BRGM, n°13, pp: 106-111
    • Corsica
      • Haute-Corse
        • Bastia
          • Macinaggio
    		Y. Moëlo, E. Makovicky and S. Karup-Moller : "Sulfures complexes plombo-argentifères : minéralogie et cristallochimie de la série andorite-fizelyite", Documents du BRGM N° 167, 1989.
    • Languedoc-Roussillon
      • Lozère
        • St Etienne-Vallée-Française
    		Inventaire Minéralogique de la France Numéro 14 ( Lozère ) Editions BRGM 1989
    • Limousin
      • Creuse
        • Evaux
          • Budelière
    		Bull. Soc. Franç. Minér. Crist., 1964, LXXXVII, pp. 623-624.; Econ Geol (1994) 89:757-777
      • Haute-Vienne
        • Glandon
    		Patrice Queneau Collection
        • La Roche L'Abeille
    		Limoges University, Geological laboratory analysis
    Georgia
     
    • Racha-Lochkhumi-Kvemo Svaneti Region
      • Mestia-Racha District
    		Kekelia, S.A., Kekelia, M.A., Kuloshvili, S.I., Sadradze, N.G., Gagnidze, N.E., Yaroshevich, V.Z., Asatiani, G.G., Doebrich, J.L., Goldfarb, R.J., and Marsh, E.E. (2008): Ore Geology Reviews 34, 369-386.
    Germany
     
    • Baden-Württemberg
      • Black Forest
        • Elz valley
          • Waldkirch
    		K. Walenta: "Die Mineralien des Schwarzwaldes", Weise (Munich), 1992
        • Freiburg im Breisgau
          • Glotter valley
    		K. Walenta: "Die Mineralien des Schwarzwaldes", Weise (Munich), 1992
        • Haslach
          • Fischerbach
    		No reference listed
          • Welschbollenbach
    		Lapis 1985(11), 31-32
          • Welschensteinach
    		Weiss: "Mineralfundstellen, Deutschland West", 1990
        • Münstertal
          • St Trudpert
    		K. Walenta: "Die Mineralien des Schwarzwaldes", Weise (Munich), 1992
        • St Ulrich
    		K. Walenta: "Die Mineralien des Schwarzwaldes", Weise (Munich), 1992
    K. Walenta: "Die Mineralien des Schwarzwaldes", Weise (Munich), 1992
        • Sulzburg
    		K. Walenta: "Die Mineralien des Schwarzwaldes", Weise (Munich), 1992
    • Bavaria
      • Franconia
        • Fichtelgebirge
    		Weiss: "Mineralfundstellen, Deutschland West", Weise (Munich), 1990
    • Lower Saxony
      • Harz Mts
        • St Andreasberg District
    		No reference listed
    • North Rhine-Westphalia
      • Sauerland
        • Arnsberg
          • Uentrop
    		Bindi, L. & Menchetti, S. (2005): GarMineralogy and Petrology, 85, 131-140.
    • Rhineland-Palatinate
      • Eifel Mts
        • Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler
          • Ahrbrück
            • Martinsknipp hill
    		Beyer, H. (1978): Über Haldenfunde aus den Antimonitgängen von Ahrbrück (Eifel)..., Der Aufschluß, 29, 401-408
      • Obermoschel
    		Lapis 2001(6), 13-40
      • Westerwald
        • Wied Iron Spar District
          • Neuwied
            • Raubach
    		Lapis,18 (3), 13-23.
    • Saxony
      • Erzgebirge
    		Lapis, 17 (12), 24-33.
        • Ehrenfriedersdorf
          • Venusberg
    		http://minmax.net/loc.php?id=1541
        • Freiberg District
          • Bräunsdorf
    		Naumann, Zirkel: "Elemente der Mineralogie", 10th Ed., Leipzig (1898)
    Greece
     
    • Attikí (Attica; Attika) Prefecture
      • Lavrion (Laurion; Laurium) District
        • Lavrion District Mines
          • Plaka
            • Plaka Mines
    		No reference listed
    Hungary
     
    • Heves Co.
      • Mátra Mts.
        • Mátraszentimre
    		Szakáll & Jánosi: Minerals of Hungary, 1995
    Indonesia
     
    • Kalimantan Island (Borneo Island)
      • Kalimantan Tengah Province (Central Kalimantan Province)
        • Muller Mts
    		http://www.turnstone.ca/berthier.htm
    Italy
     
    • Aosta Valley
      • Courmayeur
        • Sapin Valley
    		Paolo Castello: Lo Ialofane e gli altri minerali del giacimento piombo-baritico del Trou des Romains, (Courmayeur, Valle d'Aosta) - Rivista Mineralogica Italiana, Milano, Vol. 8, Fasc. 1, 1977
    • Lombardy
      • Como Province
        • San Bartolomeo Val Cavargna
    		AA. VV., 1996. Collezionare minerali. Hobby & Work.
      • Lecco Province
        • Vendrogno
    		AA. VV., 1996. Collezionare minerali. Hobby & Work.
      • Varese Province
        • Vicognano
    		AA. VV., 1996. Collezionare minerali. Hobby & Work.
    • Piedmont
      • Torino Province
        • Soana Valley
          • Valprato Soana
            • Campiglia Soana
    		Piccoli, G.C., Maletto, G., Bosio, P., Lombardo, B. (2007). Minerali del Piemonte e della Valle d'Aosta. Associazione Amici del Museo "F. Eusebio" Alba, Ed., Alba (Cuneo) 607 pp.
    • Sardinia
      • Cagliari Province
        • Burcei
    		Stara, P., Rizzo, R., Brizzi G., (1993): Sarrabus Miniere e Minerali. Edito a cura dell'EMSA e "varie associazioni mineralogiche", 208 pp.
        • Muravera
    		AA. VV., 1996. Collezionare minerali. Hobby & Work.
        • San Vito
    		AA. VV., 1996. Collezionare minerali. Hobby & Work.
    Stara, Rizzo, Brizzi, 1993. Sarrabus: Miniere e Minerali. Stige, Milano.
    AA. VV., 1996. Collezionare minerali. Hobby & Work.
    De Michele, V. (1974). Guida mineralogica d'Italia. Istituto Geografico De Agostini, Novara, 2 vol
      • Nuoro Province
        • Gadoni
    		Stara, P., Rizzo, R., Sabelli, C., Ibba, A. (1999): I minerali di Funtana Raminosa. Rivista Mineralogica Italiana, 1/1999, 10-27.
    • Trentino-Alto Adige
      • Trento Province
        • Mocheni Valley
          • Sant'Orsola Terme
    		Exel, R. (1987): Guida mineralogica del Trentino e del Sudtirolo. Athesia, Bolzano, 204 pp.
    • Tuscany
      • Grosseto Province
        • Gavorrano
    		Capperi M., Nannoni R., Brizzi G., 1996. Gavorrano e le sue miniere. Riv. Mineral. Ital., 20.
        • Massa Marittima
    		AA. VV., 1996. Collezionare minerali. Hobby & Work.
        • Scansano
          • Pereta
    		Brizzi G. & Meli R. (1995): La miniera antimonifera di Pereta con un cenno a quella solfo-cinabrifera di Zolfiere in comune di Scansano (GR). Rivista Mineralogica Italiana, 19, 217-240
      • Pisa Province
        • Pomarance
    		Duchi G., 1983. Il deposito antimonifero di Micciano(Comune di Pomarance, Pisa). Atti Soc. Tosc. Sc. Nat., Mem., Serie A, 90, 141-163.; Nannoni R., Capperi M., 1985. I minerali della "Sorgente Solfurea" di Micciano (PI). Quad. Mus. Storia Nat. Livorno, 6: 11-25.
    Japan
     
    • Honshu Island
      • Chubu Region
        • Aichi Prefecture
          • Kita-Shidara-gun
    		Dr. Ryuji Marumoto collection
      • Kanto Region
        • Gunma Prefecture
          • Shimonita
    		mineralhunters.hp.infoseek.co.jp/nakamaru.html
      • Kinki Region
        • Hyogo Prefecture
          • Yabu-gun
    		Dr. Kameki Kinoshita collection (curated at Geological Survey of Japan)
    • Kyushu Island
      • Kagoshima Prefecture
        • Fukiage
    		Dr. Kameki Kinoshita collection (curated at Geological Survey of Japan)
        • Satsuma Peninsula
    		University of Tokyo collection
        • Suzuyama District
    		Dr. Kameki Kinoshita collection (curated at Geological Survey of Japan)
      • Miyazaki Prefecture
    		University of Tokyo collection
      • Oita prefecture
    		Dr. Kameki Kinoshita collection (curated at Geological Survey of Japan)
    Kazakhstan
     
    • Aqmola Oblysy (Akmola [Tselinograd] Oblast')
      • Aksu ore field
    		Pekov, I. (1998) Minerals First discovered on the territory of the former Soviet Union 369p. Ocean Pictures, Moscow
    • Shyghys Qazaqstan Oblysy (Vostochno-Kazakhstanskaya [Eastern-Kazakhstan] Oblast')
      • Kalba Range
    		Kovalev, K.R., Kalinin, Y.A., Naumov, E.A., Pirajno, F., and Borisenko, A.S. (2009): Ore Geology Reviews 35, 186-205.
    Luxembourg
     
    • Goesdorf commune
      • Goesdorf
    Mexico
     
    • Baja California Sur
      • Mun. de San Antonio
        • El Triunfo District
          • El Triunfo
    		Panczner(1987):111.
    Panczner(1987):111.
    Panczner(1987):111-372.
    Panczner(1987):111-386.
    Panczner(1987):111.
    Pancnzer(1987): 111.
    Panczner (1987): 111.
    Panczner (1987): 111.
    Panczner (1987): 111.
    Panczner (1987): 111.
    Panczner (1987): 111.
    Panczner (1987): 111.
    • Durango
      • Mun. de Indé
        • Indé
    		Panczner(1987):111.
    • Zacatecas
      • Mun. de Noria de Angeles
        • Noria de Angeles (Noria de los Angeles)
    		Panczner(1987):111.
    Panczner(1987):100-363.
      • Mun. de Sombrerete
        • San Martín
    		RWMW specimen
    Norway
     
    • Troms
      • Ringvassøy
    		No reference listed
    Portugal
     
    • Porto District
      • Gondomar
        • Melres
    Romania
     
    • Alba Co.
    		http://www.gl.rhbnc.ac.uk/geode/ABCD/Apuseni.html
    • Maramures Co.
      • Baia Mare (Nagybánya)
    		No reference listed
      • Baia Sprie (Felsöbánya)
    		http://www.geocities.com/paris/Bistro/1020/mincon/
    Russia
     
    • Eastern-Siberian Region
      • Krasnoyarsk Territory (Krasnoyarsk Kray; Krasnoyarskii Krai)
        • Enisei Range (Yenisei Ridge; Enisei Ridge)
    		Afanas\'eva, Z.B., Ivanova, G.F., and Raimbault, L. (1995), In: Pasava, J., Kribek, B., and Zak, K. (eds.): Mineral Deposits: From Their Origin to Their Environmental Impacts. Balkema (Rotterdam), pp. 835-837.
      • Saha Republic (Sakha Republic; Yakutia)
        • Aldan Shield
          • Tyry River
    		Bortnikov, N.S., Gamyanin, G.N., Vikent’eva, O.V., Prokof’ev, V.Y., lpatov, V.A., and Bakharev, A.G. (2007): Geology of Ore Deposits 49(2), 87-128.
        • Indigirka River Basin
    • Far-Eastern Region
      • Magadanskaya Oblast'
        • Kolyma River Basin
          • Arik-Revkom zone
    		Pekov, I. (1998) Minerals First discovered on the territory of the former Soviet Union 369p. Ocean Pictures, Moscow
    Slovakia
     
    • Banská Bystrica Region
      • Southern Low Tatra Mts
        • Brezno
    		Koděra, M. et al., 1986 a 1990 : Topografická mineralógia Slovenska, diel 1- 3, Veda – Vydavateľstvo SAV, Bratislava, 1990, 1 – 1590
        • Dolná Lehota
    		Koděra, M. et al., 1986 a 1990 : Topografická mineralógia Slovenska, diel 1- 3, Veda – Vydavateľstvo SAV, Bratislava, 1990, 1 – 1590
        • Jasenie
    		Koděra, M. et al., 1986 a 1990 : Topografická mineralógia Slovenska, diel 1- 3, Veda – Vydavateľstvo SAV, Bratislava, 1990, 1 – 1590
    Koděra, M. et al., 1986 a 1990 : Topografická mineralógia Slovenska, diel 1- 3, Veda – Vydavateľstvo SAV, Bratislava, 1990, 1 – 1590
      • Western Slovenské Rudohorie Mts
        • Chyžné
    		Bálintová T., Ozdín D.,2006:Sulphosalts from Chyžné-Herichová in the Western Carpathians (Slovakia). Acta Miner.-Petrograph.,Abstract Series 5, Szeged, p.8
    Koděra, M. et al., 1986 a 1990 : Topografická mineralógia Slovenska, diel 1- 3, Veda – Vydavateľstvo SAV, Bratislava, 1990, 1 – 1590k
    Maťo,Ľ., Maťová, 1994: Mineralizácia v okolí Ozdína, výskyt zlata s obsahom Sb-Ni v tmavých bridliciach, JZ časti veporského kryštalinika (stredné Slovensko). Min.Slovaca, 26,1,30 – 37
    • Bratislava Region
      • Malé Karpaty Mts
    		Koděra, M. et al., 1986 a 1990 : Topografická mineralógia Slovenska, diel 1- 3, Veda – Vydavateľstvo SAV, Bratislava, 1990, 1 – 1590
        • Pernek
          • Krížnica
    		Sejkora J., Ozdín D., Vitáloš J., Tuček P., Čejka J., Ďuďa R., 2007: Schafarzikite from the type locality Pernek (Malé Karpaty Mountains, Slovak Republic) revisited. European Journal of Mineralogy, 19, 3, 419-427.
    Dill, H.G. (1998): Mineralium Deposita 33, 359-378.
    [MinRec 31:153-162]
    • Košice Region
      • Eastern Slovenské Rudohorie Mts
        • Betliar
    		Koděra, M. et al., 1986 a 1990 : Topografická mineralógia Slovenska, diel 1- 3, Veda – Vydavateľstvo SAV, Bratislava, 1990, 1 – 1590; Dill, H.G. (1998): Mineralium Deposita 33, 359-378.
        • Helcmanovce
    		Koděra, M. et al., 1986 a 1990 : Topografická mineralógia Slovenska, diel 1- 3, Veda – Vydavateľstvo SAV, Bratislava, 1990, 1 – 1590k
        • Opátka
    		Koděra, M. et al., 1986 a 1990 : Topografická mineralógia Slovenska, diel 1- 3, Veda – Vydavateľstvo SAV, Bratislava, 1990, 1 – 1590k
        • Poproč
    		Koděra, M. et al., 1986 a 1990 : Topografická mineralógia Slovenska, diel 1- 3, Veda – Vydavateľstvo SAV, Bratislava, 1990, 1 – 1590k
    Koděra, M. et al., 1986 a 1990 : Topografická mineralógia Slovenska, diel 1- 3, Veda – Vydavateľstvo SAV, Bratislava, 1990, 1 – 1590k
        • Rožňava (Rozsnyo; Rosenau) Mining District
          • Čučma (Csucsom; Tschutschma)
    		Koděra et all.,1990: Topografická mineralógia Slovenska, I-III, 1590p
    Koděra et all.,1990: Topografická mineralógia Slovenska, I-III, 1590p
        • Smolnik Mining District
          • Bystrý Potok
    		Koděra, M. et al., 1986 a 1990 : Topografická mineralógia Slovenska, diel 1- 3, Veda – Vydavateľstvo SAV, Bratislava, 1990, 1 – 1590
    Koděra, M. et al., 1986 a 1990 : Topografická mineralógia Slovenska, diel 1- 3, Veda – Vydavateľstvo SAV, Bratislava, 1990, 1 – 1590
    Koděra, M. et al., 1986 a 1990 : Topografická mineralógia Slovenska, diel 1- 3, Veda – Vydavateľstvo SAV, Bratislava, 1990, 1 – 1590
          • Smolnícka Huta
    		Koděra, M. et al., 1986 a 1990 : Topografická mineralógia Slovenska, diel 1- 3, Veda – Vydavateľstvo SAV, Bratislava, 1990, 1 – 1590k
    Koděra, M. et al., 1986 a 1990 : Topografická mineralógia Slovenska, diel 1- 3, Veda – Vydavateľstvo SAV, Bratislava, 1990, 1 – 1590
    Pauliš P., Ďuďa R., 2002: Nejzajimavejší mineralogická nalezište Slovenska. Kuttna, Kutná Hora, 134p.
    • Prešov Region
      • High Tatra Mts
    		Bakoš F., Chovan M., 2006: Hydrotermálna Au-Sb mineralizácia v oblasti Kriváňa (Tatry), Min.Slovaca, Bratislava, 38, 83-98
      • Northern Slanské Mts
        • Červenica (Czerwenitza)
          • Dubník
    		Koděra, M. et al., 1986 a 1990 : Topografická mineralógia Slovenska, diel 1- 3, Veda – Vydavateľstvo SAV, Bratislava, 1990, 1 – 1590
    Duda et. all.,1981:Minerály severnej časti Slanských vrchov. Min.Slovca,Monografia 2,Bratislava, 98 p
    • Trenčín region
      • Suchý and Malá Magura Mts
    		Mikuš, T. & Chovan, M., 2003: Hydrothermal Sb-Au mineralization in the Strážovské vrchy Mts. (Malá Magura, western Carpathians). Geologica Carpathica, 54, 4, 207-216.
    • Žilina Region
      • Northern Low Tatra Mts
        • Nižná Boca
    		Smirnov A., 2000: Sb-Au mineralizácia v okolí Nižnej Boce (Nízke Tatry), Diplomová práca, archív Prif UK, Bratislava, 131p.
        • Partizánska Lupča
    		Chovan M., et all., 1995: Sb-Au(As-Pb) mineralizácia ložiska Magurka, Nízke Tatry. Min.Slovaca, Bratislava, 27, 6, 397-406
    South Africa
     
    • Limpopo Province
      • Murchison Range
        • Gravelotte
    		Minerals of South Africa
          • Consolidated Murchison Mine
    		Minerals of South Africa
    Econ Geol (1997) 92:308-324
    • Mpumalanga Province
    		Minerals of South Africa
    Spain
     
    • Catalonia
      • Girona (Gerona)
        • Ripollès
          • Abella-Pardines
          • Vall de Ribes
    		Bull. Minéral., 1988, 111, pp. 451-455.
    Sweden
     
    • Västmanland
      • Hällefors
    		No reference listed
    Switzerland
     
    • Ticino (Tessin)
      • Malcantone
    		Stalder, H. A., Wagner, A., Graeser, S. and Stuker, P. (1998): "Mineralienlexikon der Schweiz", Verlag Wepf & Co. (Basel), p. 73
    • Wallis (Valais)
      • Collonges
        • Plex
    		Stalder, H. A., Wagner, A., Graeser, S. and Stuker, P. (1998): "Mineralienlexikon der Schweiz", Verlag Wepf & Co. (Basel), p. 73
    UK
     
    • England
      • Cornwall
        • St Austell District
          • Lanivet Area
            • Lanivet
    		No reference listed
        • Wadebridge District
          • Area East of Wadebridge
            • St Endellion
              • Trewetha
    		No reference listed
    No reference listed
      • Cumbria
        • North and Western Region (Cumberland)
          • Caldbeck Fells
            • Coombe Height
    		No reference listed
        • South Eastern Region (Westmorland)
          • Hartsop
    		BMS Database
    Ukraine
     
    • Crimea Oblast'
      • Crimea peninsula
    		Golubovskaya, E.V. (2001): Lithology and Mineral Resources 36(3), 224-235.
    USA
     
    • California
      • Kern Co.
        • Kramer District
          • Boron
    		Cal Div of Mines & Geology "Mineral Information Service" V. 22 N. 9 Sept 1969
      • Plumas Co.
        • Last Chance District
          • Spring Creek area
    		Mineralogical Record (In press)
    • Colorado
      • Gunnison Co.
        • Vulcan District
    		Dana 7:I:199,594 & II:508.
    • Nevada
      • Eureka Co.
        • Lynn District
    		NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada
      • Humboldt Co.
        • National District
    		NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada; Econ Geol (1985) 80:360-393
    • New Jersey
      • Sussex Co.
        • Franklin Mining District
          • Ogdensburg
            • Sterling Hill
    		Palache, C.: Am. Min.:26:709-717; Cook, D.K.: Recent work on the minerals of Franklin and Sterling Hill, NJ: Min. Rec.:4:62-66; Dunn(1995):Pt4:553.
    • Washington
      • Chelan Co.
        • Icicle Creek
          • Solomon Creek
    		Cannon, B. (1975): Minerals of Washington, p.56
      • Snohomish Co.
        • Darrington
    		Cannon, B. (1975): Minerals of Washington, p.57,76
    • Wyoming
      • Albany Co.
    		Rocks & Minerals 76:382
    Zimbabwe
     
    • Matabeleland South
      • Mweza Range (Wedja)
        • Mberingwe District (Mberengwa)
    		Zeitschrift fuer angewandte Geologie 38 (1992), 50-51
    • Midlands
      • Gweru (Gwelo) District
        • Kwekwe (Que Que)
    		Zeitschrift fuer angewandte Geologie 38 (1992), 50-51
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