Mesolite from North Atlantic Igneous Province

Mesolite, etc.

Vikarnes Quarry, Haldórsvik, Streymoy, Streymoy Region, Faroe Islands

Mesolite, etc.

Vikarnes Quarry, Haldórsvik, Streymoy, Streymoy Region, Faroe Islands

Mesolite, etc.

Sgurr nam Boc, Glen Brittle, Minginish, Isle of Skye, Eilean á Chèo, Highland, Scotland, UK

Mesolite, etc.

Kingsburgh Quarry, Kingsburgh, Loch Snizort, Trotternish, Isle of Skye, Eilean á Chèo, Highland, Scotland, UK

Mesolite, etc.

Vikarnes Quarry, Haldórsvik, Streymoy, Streymoy Region, Faroe Islands

Mesolite, etc.

Vikarnes Quarry, Haldórsvik, Streymoy, Streymoy Region, Faroe Islands

Mesolite, etc.

Sgurr nam Boc, Glen Brittle, Minginish, Isle of Skye, Eilean á Chèo, Highland, Scotland, UK

Mesolite, etc.

Kingsburgh Quarry, Kingsburgh, Loch Snizort, Trotternish, Isle of Skye, Eilean á Chèo, Highland, Scotland, UK

Mesolite, etc.

Vikarnes Quarry, Haldórsvik, Streymoy, Streymoy Region, Faroe Islands

Mesolite, etc.

Vikarnes Quarry, Haldórsvik, Streymoy, Streymoy Region, Faroe Islands

Mesolite, etc.

Sgurr nam Boc, Glen Brittle, Minginish, Isle of Skye, Eilean á Chèo, Highland, Scotland, UK

Mesolite, etc.

Kingsburgh Quarry, Kingsburgh, Loch Snizort, Trotternish, Isle of Skye, Eilean á Chèo, Highland, Scotland, UK


Faroe Islands
Eysturoy Region Eysturoy Eiði ⓘ Ljósá Quarry
Hellurnar ⓘ Hjarðardalur	Tschernich, Rudy W. (1992) Zeolites of the World. Geoscience Press, Inc., Phoenix, Arizona. 567pp.
Lamba ⓘ Hustoft Quarry	Schmitter, F. J. (2008) Zeolithe aus dem Hohen Norden: Sammeltouren auf den Färöer-Inseln [Zeolites from the Far North: Collecting tours on the Faroe Islands]. Lapis, 33 (2) 29-35
ⓘ Leirvik	Schmitter, F. J. (2008) Zeolithe aus dem Hohen Norden: Sammeltouren auf den Färöer-Inseln [Zeolites from the Far North: Collecting tours on the Faroe Islands]. Lapis, 33 (2) 29-35
ⓘ The Northern Isles Tunnel	Schmitter, F. J. (2008) Zeolithe aus dem Hohen Norden: Sammeltouren auf den Färöer-Inseln [Zeolites from the Far North: Collecting tours on the Faroe Islands]. Lapis, 33 (2) 29-35
Morskranes ⓘ Selatrađ Quarry	Tschernich, Rudy W. (1992) Zeolites of the World. Geoscience Press, Inc., Phoenix, Arizona. 567pp.
Norðskáli ⓘ Nordskáli Tunnel	Betz, Volker (1981) Famous mineral localities: Zeolites from Iceland and the Faeroes. The Mineralogical Record, 12 (1) 5-26
Selatrað ⓘ Eidi II Hydropower Tunnel	Burvald, Ingulv (2013) På mineraljakt i sporet etter en "anderledes "Ormen Lange [Færøyene]. STEIN. Magasin for populærgeologi, 40 (1) 4-12
Skálabotnur ⓘ Hvítusteinar Quarry	(2011, November) Sussex Mineral and Lapidary Society Journal 234. SMLS Zeolite collection of Volker Betz
ⓘ Syðrugøta	Schmitter, F. J. (2008) Zeolithe aus dem Hohen Norden: Sammeltouren auf den Färöer-Inseln [Zeolites from the Far North: Collecting tours on the Faroe Islands]. Lapis, 33 (2) 29-35 50
Norðoyar Region Borðoy Ánirnar ⓘ Strond Quarry	Schmitter, F. J. (2008) Zeolithe aus dem Hohen Norden: Sammeltouren auf den Färöer-Inseln [Zeolites from the Far North: Collecting tours on the Faroe Islands]. Lapis, 33 (2) 29-35
ⓘ Depil	Schmitter, F. J. (2008) Zeolithe aus dem Hohen Norden: Sammeltouren auf den Färöer-Inseln [Zeolites from the Far North: Collecting tours on the Faroe Islands]. Lapis, 33 (2) 29-35
ⓘ Hvannasundsvegur Quarry	Schmitter, F. J. (2008) Zeolithe aus dem Hohen Norden: Sammeltouren auf den Färöer-Inseln [Zeolites from the Far North: Collecting tours on the Faroe Islands]. Lapis, 33 (2) 29-35 Tschernich, Rudy W. (1992) Zeolites of the World. Geoscience Press, Inc., Phoenix, Arizona. 567pp.
ⓘ Klaksvik	Schmitter, F. J. (2008) Zeolithe aus dem Hohen Norden: Sammeltouren auf den Färöer-Inseln [Zeolites from the Far North: Collecting tours on the Faroe Islands]. Lapis, 33 (2) 29-35
Kunoy ⓘ Haraldssund	Knut Edvard Larsen collection # 381
Streymoy Region Streymoy Haldórsvik ⓘ Gasafelli	Zeolite collection opf Volker Betz
ⓘ Vikarnes Quarry	Tschernich, Rudy W. (1992) Zeolites of the World. Geoscience Press, Inc., Phoenix, Arizona. 567pp. Betz, Volker (1981) Famous mineral localities: Zeolites from Iceland and the Faeroes. The Mineralogical Record, 12 (1) 5-26
Hoyvik ⓘ Sund Old Quarry	(2011, November) Sussex Mineral and Lapidary Society Journal 234. SMLS
Kirkjubøur ⓘ Gamlarett Quarry	(2011, November) Sussex Mineral and Lapidary Society Journal 234. SMLS Zeolite collection of Volker Betz
Kollafjørður ⓘ Kollafjarðar School	Burvald, Ingulv (2003) Mineralforekomster på Færøyene [Mineral localities in the Faroe Islands]. Norsk Bergverksmuseum Skrift, 25. 29-34
ⓘ Kvívík	Tschernich, Rudy W. (1992) Zeolites of the World. Geoscience Press, Inc., Phoenix, Arizona. 567pp. Betz, Volker (1981) Famous mineral localities: Zeolites from Iceland and the Faeroes. The Mineralogical Record, 12 (1) 5-26
ⓘ Vestmannavegurin Roadcuts	(2011, November) Sussex Mineral and Lapidary Society Journal 234. SMLS
Nesvik ⓘ Nesvik Quarry	Tschernich, Rudy W. (1992) Zeolites of the World. Geoscience Press, Inc., Phoenix, Arizona. 567pp. Betz, Volker (1981) Famous mineral localities: Zeolites from Iceland and the Faeroes. The Mineralogical Record, 12 (1) 5-26
ⓘ Rossafelli	Tschernich, Rudy W. (1992) Zeolites of the World. Geoscience Press, Inc., Phoenix, Arizona. 567pp.
Oyrareingir ⓘ Sátan Quarry (Hundsarabotnur quarry)	Tschernich, Rudy W. (1992) Zeolites of the World. Geoscience Press, Inc., Phoenix, Arizona. 567pp. Betz, Volker (1981) Famous mineral localities: Zeolites from Iceland and the Faeroes. The Mineralogical Record, 12 (1) 5-26
ⓘ Vestmanna	Schmitter, F. J. (2008) Zeolithe aus dem Hohen Norden: Sammeltouren auf den Färöer-Inseln [Zeolites from the Far North: Collecting tours on the Faroe Islands]. Lapis, 33 (2) 29-35
ⓘ Recycling Unit	(2011, November) Sussex Mineral and Lapidary Society Journal 234. SMLS
ⓘ Vestmanna 1 borehole	Jørgensen, O. (2006) The regional distribution of zeolites in the basalts of the Faroe Islands and the significance of zeolites as palaeo-temperature indicators, GEUS Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland Bulletin, 9, 123-156.
ⓘ Vestmanna harbour	Zeolite collection of Volker Betz
Suðuroy Region Suðuroy ⓘ Forðbiarnipa	Betz, Volker (1981) Famous mineral localities: Zeolites from Iceland and the Faeroes. The Mineralogical Record, 12 (1) 5-26
Froðba ⓘ Bárðardrangur	Knut Edvard Larsen collection # MM-679
Vágar Region Vágar Sandavágur ⓘ Sandavágur Quarry	Schmitter, F. J. (2008) Zeolithe aus dem Hohen Norden: Sammeltouren auf den Färöer-Inseln [Zeolites from the Far North: Collecting tours on the Faroe Islands]. Lapis, 33 (2) 29-35
Sørvágur ⓘ Vagar airport	"Sigurd Stordal" Collection
ⓘ Vágar Tunnel (Vága)	Burvald, Ingulv (2003) Mineralforekomster på Færøyene [Mineral localities in the Faroe Islands]. Norsk Bergverksmuseum Skrift, 25. 29-34

Greenland
Avannaata Nuussuaq Peninsula ⓘ Qaarsut	Benson, W.N. (1940): Kaersutite and other brown Amphiboles in the Cainozoic Igneous rocks of the Dunedin District, Transactions and Proceedings of the Royal Society of New Zealand, Vol. 69, 283-308
Qeqertalik Disko Island ⓘ Akiarut	Bøggild, O. B. (1953) The Mineralogy of Greenland. Meddelelser om Grønland Vol. 149 (3) C.A.Reitzel
ⓘ Lyngmark Mountain	Bøggild, O. B. (1953) The Mineralogy of Greenland. Meddelelser om Grønland Vol. 149 (3) C.A.Reitzel
ⓘ Qarssuanguit-qaqait	Bøggild, O. B. (1953) The Mineralogy of Greenland. Meddelelser om Grønland Vol. 149 (3) C.A.Reitzel
ⓘ Qarusuit	Bøggild, O. B. (1953) The Mineralogy of Greenland. Meddelelser om Grønland Vol. 149 (3) C.A.Reitzel
ⓘ Tarajungitsoq	Bøggild, O. B. (1953) The Mineralogy of Greenland. Meddelelser om Grønland Vol. 149 (3) C.A.Reitzel
ⓘ Unatorssuaq	Bøggild, O. B. (1953) The Mineralogy of Greenland. Meddelelser om Grønland Vol. 149 (3) C.A.Reitzel

UK
Northern Ireland Co. Antrim Antrim ⓘ Lady Hill Quarry ?	Trevor Boyd Collection
Ballyclare ⓘ Craighill Quarry	Trevor Boyd Collection
Ballymena Broughshane ⓘ Ballynulto Quarry	Specimen in Alan Goldstein collection
ⓘ Carnmoney	Walker, G.P.L. (1960) The amygdale minerals in the Tertiary lavas of Ireland. IV. The crystal habit of calcite. Mineralogical magazine, 32 (251) 609-618
Glenarm ⓘ Minnis North	Trevor Boyd Collection
Templepatrick ⓘ Hightown Quarry	Trevor Boyd Collection
Waterfoot ⓘ Fallowvee	Trevor Boyd Collection. Also confirmed by S. Moreton using XRD & XRF. Trevor Boyd Collection
Co. Londonderry ⓘ Down Hill	F. Rutley: "Elements of Mineralogy", 12th Ed. (1900)
Scotland Argyll and Bute Isle of Mull Treshnish ⓘ Lòn Reudle	Stephen Moreton
Highland Eilean á Chèo Isle of Skye Duirinish Dunvegan ⓘ Moonen Bay	Green, D.I., Todd, J.G. (1996) Zeolites & related minerals from Moonen Bay, Isle of Skye, Scotland. UK Journal of Mines and Minerals 16, Rockbottom Publications. 21-27
ⓘ Ollisdal Geo
Dunvegan ⓘ Dunvegan Quarry	www.picus.co.uk (2008) http://www.picus.co.uk/managed/bms/bmscollection1501-2000.htm
Minginish Carbost ⓘ Sgurr nam Fiadh	Wolfe, M., Oddy, M., Starkey, R. (2008) Mineral News. UK Journal of Mines and Minerals 29, 4-22
Talisker ⓘ Talisker Bay
Glen Brittle ⓘ Sgurr nam Boc	Wolfe, M., Oddy, M., Starkey, R. (2008) Mineral News. UK Journal of Mines and Minerals 29, 4-22
Sligachan ⓘ Sligachan quarry
ⓘ Struan	Day, Harry (1999) BMS Database, British Micromount Society.
Trotternish Loch Snizort Kingsburgh ⓘ Kingsburgh Quarry	P Haas collection
Portree ⓘ Portree Quarry (Co-op Quarry)
ⓘ Staffin Road	Sweet, J. M., Bothwell, D. I., & Williams, D. L. (1961). Tacharanite and Other Hydrated Calcium Silicates from Portree, Isle of Skye. Mineral. Mag, 32, 745-53.
ⓘ The Storr	Day, Harry (1999) BMS Database, British Micromount Society.
Staffin ⓘ Quiraing	Andy Thompson
ⓘ Sgurr Mor	Render, Paul (n.d.) Paul Render Collection.

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