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Iron-bearing Calcite

A variety of Calcite
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About Iron-bearing CalciteHide

Formula:
(Ca,Fe)CO3
This page provides mineralogical data about Iron-bearing Calcite.


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
10299 (as Iron-bearing Calcite)
859 (as Calcite)
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:10299:7 (as Iron-bearing Calcite)
mindat:1:1:859:4 (as Calcite)

Chemistry of Iron-bearing CalciteHide

Mindat Formula:
(Ca,Fe)CO3
Element Weights:
Element% weight
O47.957 %
Ca40.043 %
C12.000 %

Calculated from ideal end-member formula.
O
Ca
C

Synonyms of Iron-bearing CalciteHide

Other Language Names for Iron-bearing CalciteHide

Simplified Chinese:铁方解石

Common AssociatesHide

Associations Based on Photo Data:
23 photos of Iron-bearing Calcite associated with CalciteCaCO3
13 photos of Iron-bearing Calcite associated with OkeniteCa10Si18O46 · 18H2O
11 photos of Iron-bearing Calcite associated with Chabazite-Ca(Ca,K2,Na2)2[Al2Si4O12]2 · 12H2O
11 photos of Iron-bearing Calcite associated with Gonnardite(Na,Ca)2(Si,Al)5O10 · 3H2O
8 photos of Iron-bearing Calcite associated with Chabazite-Na(Na2,K2,Ca,Sr,Mg)2[Al2Si4O12]2 · 12H2O
7 photos of Iron-bearing Calcite associated with QuartzSiO2
7 photos of Iron-bearing Calcite associated with Phillipsite Subgroup(Ca0.5,K,Na,Ba0.5)4-7[Al4-7Si12-9O32] . 12H2O
6 photos of Iron-bearing Calcite associated with NatroliteNa2Al2Si3O10 · 2H2O
6 photos of Iron-bearing Calcite associated with SideriteFeCO3
6 photos of Iron-bearing Calcite associated with Thomsonite-CaNaCa2[Al5Si5O20] · 6H2O

Other InformationHide

Health Risks:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.

Internet Links for Iron-bearing CalciteHide

References for Iron-bearing CalciteHide

Reference List:

Localities for Iron-bearing CalciteHide

Showing 146 localities.

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.
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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.
Argentina
 
  • Catamarca Province
    • Antofagasta de la Sierra department
      • Antofagasta de la Sierra
Angelelli et al. (1946)
Australia
 
  • New South Wales
    • Hardinge Co.
Martin (2023)
    • Rous Co.
      • Ballina
        • Shelly Beach
Keith F Compton personal collection
  • Northern Territory
    • Central Desert Region
      • Alcoota Station
Black et al. (1978) +3 other references
  • Queensland
    • Cloncurry Shire
      • Kuridala
        • Malbon
Lawrence et al. (1998)
    • Toowoomba Region
Rod Martin Collection
Rod Martin Collection
  • Tasmania
    • Waratah-Wynyard municipality
      • Table Cape
www.chez.com (n.d.)
  • Victoria
    • Baw Baw Shire
      • Jindivick
Judy Rowe collection +2 other references
    • City of Moreland
      • Brunswick
    • City of Whittlesea
      • Bundoora
Birch (1989)
    • City of Yarra
      • Abbotsford
B. Birch chemical analysis +1 other reference
      • Collingwood
        • Clifton Hill
Birch (1989) +1 other reference
      • Fairfield
Birch (1989) +1 other reference
      • Richmond
Personal communication: Peter Andersen
    • Glenelg Shire
      • Portland
        • Cape Sir William Grant
    • Mornington Peninsula Shire
    • Moyne Shire
Ben Grguric collection
  • Western Australia
    • Kalgoorlie-Boulder Shire
      • Broad Arrow Goldfield
        • Paddington (Gudarra)
Booth (1989)
Belgium
 
  • Wallonia
    • Liège
      • Plombières
Heijlen et al. (2001)
Brazil
 
  • Pará
    • Curionópolis
Grainger et al. (2008)
China
 
  • Fujian
    • Quanzhou
      • Dehua Co.
Fan et al. (2026)
  • Gansu
    • Jiuquan
      • Guazhou Co.
Guobao An (2005)
  • Guizhou
    • Liupanshui
      • Shuicheng County
Shaoyin Huang (1975)
    • Qianxinan
      • Ceheng County
He et al. (2026)
      • Zhenfeng County
        • Huijiabao gold field
Su et al. (2008) +1 other reference
  • Hebei
    • Chengde
      • Fengning County
USGS Open-File Report 03-220
  • Hunan
    • Yongzhou
      • Jiangyong Co.
        • Tongshanling ore field
Hui Yi and Suyun Xu (2006)
  • Inner Mongolia
    • Chifeng City (Ulanhad League; Chifeng Prefecture)
      • Linxi County
Yuwang Wang et al. (2002) +2 other references
  • Jiangxi
    • Jiujiang
      • De'an Co.
Wenxue Zou (1983)
  • Liaoning
    • Huludao
      • Lianshan District
        • Yangjiazhangzi ore field
Yongfu Ai and Ruizhi Ma (1983)
  • Shaanxi
    • Baoji
      • Feng County
        • Fengxian–Taibai ore cluster
Qiaoqing Hu et al. (2013)
Zhuanying Huang and Runan Lu (2003)
    • Hanzhong
      • Lüeyang County
Zhongxiao Zhao et al. (2012)
    • Shangluo
      • Shangzhou District
Liuquan Li (2006)
      • Shanyang County
Weitao Wang et al. (2004)
      • Zhashui County
Gao Jiyuan (1996)
      • Zhen'an County
Zhang Fuxin et al. (1999)
        • Jinlongshan Au ore field
Jing Zhang et al. (2006)
  • Shandong
    • Weifang
      • Qingzhou City (Yidu Co.)
Fulun Chen (1987)
Lianquan Li (1980)
    • Weihai
      • Rushan Co.
        • Muping-Rushan metallogenic belt
          • Rushan ore field
Shanbao Liu et al. (2005) +2 other references
    • Yantai
      • Mouping District
        • Jinniushan ore field
Jianling Xue et al. (2012)
    • Zibo
      • Linzi District
Fulun Chen (1987)
      • Zichuan District
        • Yiyuan Co.
Fulun Chen (1987)
  • Shanxi
    • Xinzhou
      • Dai Co.
wrgis.wr.usgs.gov (2004)
      • Fanshi Co.
wrgis.wr.usgs.gov (2004)
  • Tibet
    • Nagqu
      • Nyima Co. (Nima Co.)
Hanxiao Huang et al. (2014)
    • Ngari
      • Gêrzê Co.
Shengrong Li et al. (2005)
  • Xinjiang
    • Bayin'gholin Autonomous Prefecture
      • Hejing Co. (Xejing Co.)
        • Baluntai
Zhian Qin (1999)
    • Hami Prefecture (Kumul Prefecture; Qumul Prefecture)
      • Yizhou District
Wei Zhang et al. (2005)
        • Yamansu
Weixuan Fang et al. (2006)
  • Yunnan
    • Chuxiong
      • Dayao County
        • Dayao copper mine
Bing Tong (1976)
    • Honghe
Lei Li (1988)
    • Nujiang
      • Lanping County
        • Baiyangping ore field
          • Eastern ore zone
Jiajun Liu et al. (2004)
          • Western ore zone
Jiajun Liu et al. (2004)
    • Zhaotong
      • Zhaoyang District
Haijun Zou et al. (2004)
DR Congo
 
  • Maniema
DE GROOTE et al. (2023) +1 other reference
France
 
  • Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
    • Cantal
      • Aurillac
        • Saint-Santin-Cantalès
      • Mauriac
        • Riom-ès-Montagnes
          • Collandres
Robin Fialip 2013
      • Saint-Flour
        • Bonnac
          • Moulin de la Borie (Bonnac South)
R. Pierrot
R. Pierrot
R. Pierrot
R. Pierrot
R. Pierrot
R. Pierrot
          • Scoufour (Bonnac North)
R. Pierrot
R. Pierrot
R. Pierrot
        • Massiac
          • Ouche mines
    • Haute-Loire
      • Brioude
        • Ally
          • La Rodde mine
Périchaud (1968)
Périchaud (1968)
        • Ferrussac
Pélisson (1989)
        • Langeac
          • Barlet
Pélisson (1989)
          • Marsanges
Pélisson (1989)
        • Paulhac
Pélisson (1989)
        • Saint-Cirgues
Forestier (1964)
        • Saint-Just-près-Brioude
Pélisson (1989)
        • Torsiac
          • Lanau
Périchaud (1968) +1 other reference
            • Marmaissat
Périchaud (1968) +1 other reference
      • Le Puy-en-Velay
        • Saint-Paulien
Pélisson (1989)
    • Puy-de-Dôme
      • Issoire
        • Anzat-le-Luguet
Périchaud (1968)
        • Courgoul
Périchaud (1968)
  • Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
    • Alpes-Maritimes
      • Nice Arrondissement
        • Tende
Mari et al. (1982)
India
 
  • Assam
    • East Karbi Anglong District
S. Nag et al. (1999)
Italy
 
  • Tuscany
    • Massa-Carrara Province
      • Carrara
        • Monte Brugiana north slope
scholar.google.com (n.d.)
Morocco
 
  • Oriental Region
    • Berkane Province
Bouabdellah et al. (2026)
Namibia
 
  • Otjozondjupa Region
    • Otjiwarongo Constituency
      • Kalkfeld
Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta (1999)
New Zealand
 
  • Auckland Region
    • Mahurangi West
      • Opahi Bay
Collection of RJ Martin
    • Muriwai
Rod Martin Collection also inferred ...
    • Waitakere Ranges
Rod Martin personal collection
    • Waiwera
T. Saunderson collection
  • Northland Region
    • Far North District
Collection of RJ Martin
    • Kaipara District
      • Aranga
Thornton
  • Otago Region
    • Dunedin City
Collection of RJ Martin correlated to ...
      • Otago Peninsula
Collection of RJ Martin (initial ID by S Courtney, Univ of Auck)
    • Kakanui
Richard Alexander Mellis +1 other reference
Collection of RJ Martin (initial ID by S Courtney, Univ of Auck)
    • Oamaru
Collection of RJ Martin
  • Taranaki Region
    • Stratford District
...
  • Waikato Region
    • Thames-Coromandel District
      • Hikuai
        • Tairua River
Collection of RJ Martin
Pacific Ocean
 
  • East Pacific Rise
Jedwab et al. (1986)
Poland
 
  • Lower Silesian Voivodeship
    • Bolesławiec County
      • Gmina Warta Bolesławiecka
        • Iwiny
Oszczepalski (1999)
Oszczepalski (1999)
Portugal
 
  • Beja
    • Moura
      • Sobral da Adiça
Serbia
 
  • Central Serbia
    • Braničevo District
      • Žagubica
Zivanovic (2019)
Spain
 
  • Basque Country
    • Guipúzcoa (Gipuzkoa)
      • Mutiloa
Fernández-Martínez et al. (1996)
Thailand
 
  • Lampang Province
    • Thasobsao
Dill et al. (2008) +1 other reference
  • Phrae Province
Dill et al. (2008)
Dill et al. (2008)
  • Surat Thani Province
Dill et al. (2008)
Tunisia
 
  • Bizerte
Decrée et al. (2008)
UK
 
  • England
    • Derbyshire
      • Derbyshire Dales District
        • South Darley
Ford et al. (1993)
    • Devon
      • East Devon
Berger (1811)
      • North Devon
        • Lynton
          • Countisbury
Render (n.d.)
Render (n.d.)
Render (n.d.)
Render (n.d.)
      • Torbay
        • Torquay
Scrivener et al. (1982) +1 other reference
    • Somerset
      • Somerset West and Taunton
        • Bossington
Render (n.d.)
        • Exmoor (civil parish)
          • Simonsbath
Render (n.d.)
        • Oare
          • Culbone
Render (n.d.)
  • Scotland
    • Dumfries and Galloway
      • Mabie Forest
Render (n.d.)
USA
 
  • Alaska
    • Northwest Arctic Borough
      • Shungnak Mining District
- (2008)
  • Arizona
    • La Paz County
Wilson (1933)
      • Silver Mining District
Bancroft et al. (1990)
      • Trigo Mountains Mining District (Cibola Mining District)
AZ Bur. Mines Bull. 134: 72-73.
    • Mohave County
      • Lost Basin Mining District
Theodore et al. (1987)
Theodore et al. (1987)
      • White Hills
        • Gold Basin Mining District
          • Cyclopic
Theodore et al. (1987)
Theodore et al. (1987)
Theodore et al. (1987)
    • Yuma County
      • Tank Mountains
        • Tank Mountains Mining District
          • U.S. Army Yuma Proving Grounds
MRDS database Dep. ID file #10027160
  • Colorado
    • Teller County
Eckel et al. (1997)
  • Connecticut
    • Windham County
      • Thompson
        • West Thompson
Harold Moritz Collection +1 other reference
  • Montana
    • Lincoln County
      • Troy Mining District
The Spar Lake Strata-Bound Cu-Ag Deposit Formed Across a Mixing Zone Between Trapped Natural Gas and Metals-Bearing Brine Econ Geol (1986) +1 other reference
  • Rhode Island
    • Providence County
      • Lincoln
        • Lime Rock
Museum of Natural History
  • West Virginia
    • Pendleton County
A GUIDE TO THE GEOLOGY OF THE ...
Yemen
 
  • Al Jawf Governorate
Ansan Wikfs
Zambia
 
  • North-Western Province
    • Solwezi District
Jacobs (2016)
 
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