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Ferro-edenite

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Ferro-edenite

Hendersons Quarry, Mt Ngongotaha, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, North Island, New Zealand
Ferro-edenite

Skutesundskjær, Barkevik area, Langesundsfjorden, Larvik, Vestfold, Norway
Ferro-edenite, etc.

Hendersons Quarry, Mt Ngongotaha, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, North Island, New Zealand
Ferro-edenite

Hendersons Quarry, Mt Ngongotaha, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, North Island, New Zealand
Ferro-edenite

Skutesundskjær, Barkevik area, Langesundsfjorden, Larvik, Vestfold, Norway
Ferro-edenite, etc.

Hendersons Quarry, Mt Ngongotaha, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, North Island, New Zealand
Ferro-edenite

Hendersons Quarry, Mt Ngongotaha, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, North Island, New Zealand
Ferro-edenite

Skutesundskjær, Barkevik area, Langesundsfjorden, Larvik, Vestfold, Norway
Formula:
{Na}{Ca2}{Fe2+5}(AlSi7O22)(OH)2
The minerals in the edenite group is defined with A(Na+K+2Ca≥0,5 apfu) and C(Al+Fe3++2Ti)≤0,5 apfu and with (OH), F or Cl in the W position.

Ferro-edenite is defined with
A position: Na dominant
C position: Fe2+ dominant
W position: (OH) dominant
Colour:
black, dark green
Lustre:
Vitreous
Hardness:
5 - 6
Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Name:
For its relationship to Edenite
Amphibole Group. Calcic Clino-Amphibole Subgroup.


Classification of Ferro-edenite

IMA status:
Approved, 'Grandfathered' (first described prior to 1959)
Strunz 8th ed.:
8/F.10-100
Nickel-Strunz 10th (pending) ed.:
9.DE.15

9 : SILICATES (Germanates)
D : Inosilicates
E : Inosilicates with 2-periodic double chains, Si4O11; Clinoamphiboles
Hey's CIM Ref.:
16.22.4

16 : Silicates Containing Aluminum and other Metals
22 : Aluminosilicates of Fe, Ca and alkalis

Physical Properties of Ferro-edenite

Lustre:
Vitreous
Colour:
black, dark green
Streak:
white
Hardness:
5 - 6 on Mohs scale
Cleavage:
Distinct/Good
on {110}

Optical Data of Ferro-edenite

Type:
Biaxial (-)
RI values:
nα = 1.710 nγ = 1.730
2V:
Measured: 20°
Max Birefringence:
δ = 0.020
Image shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness)
and does not take into account mineral colouration.
Surface Relief:
Moderate
Dispersion:
r > v strong

Chemical Properties of Ferro-edenite

Formula:
{Na}{Ca2}{Fe2+5}(AlSi7O22)(OH)2

The minerals in the edenite group is defined with A(Na+K+2Ca≥0,5 apfu) and C(Al+Fe3++2Ti)≤0,5 apfu and with (OH), F or Cl in the W position.

Ferro-edenite is defined with
A position: Na dominant
C position: Fe2+ dominant
W position: (OH) dominant
IMA Formula:
NaCa2Fe2+5(Si7Al)O22(OH)2
Elements listed:
Al, Ca, Fe, H, Na, O, Si - search for minerals with similar chemistry

Crystallography of Ferro-edenite

Crystal System:
Monoclinic

Type Occurrence of Ferro-edenite

Type Locality:
ⓘ Baie-des-Moutons syenitic complex, La Tabatière, Gros-Mécatina, Le Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent RCM, Côte-Nord, Québec, Canada

Synonyms of Ferro-edenite

Ferro-edenitic-hornblende

Silicic-ferro-edenite

Other Language Names for Ferro-edenite

Simplified Chinese:铁浅闪石
铁淡闪石

Relationship of Ferro-edenite to other Species

Member of:
Edenite Root Name Group > Calcium Amphibole Subgroup > w(OH, F, Cl)-dominant Amphibole Group
Other Members of this group:
Edenite{Na}{Ca2}{Mg5}(AlSi7O22)(OH)2
Ferro-fluoro-edenite{Na}{Ca2}{Fe2+5}(AlSi7O22)F2
Fluoro-edenite{Na}{Ca2}{Mg5}(AlSi7O22)(F,OH)2
Potassic-ferro-chloro-edenite{K}{Ca2}{Fe2+5}(AlSi7O22)(Cl,OH)2

Common Associates

Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
Tridymite3 photos of Ferro-edenite associated with Tridymite on mindat.org.
Hematite1 photo of Ferro-edenite associated with Hematite on mindat.org.

Related Minerals - Nickel-Strunz Grouping

9.DE.05Anthophyllite☐{Mg2}{Mg5}(Si8O22)(OH)2
9.DE.05Cummingtonite☐{Mg2}{Mg5}(Si8O22)(OH)2
9.DE.05Clino-holmquistite Root Name☐{Li2}{Z2+3Z3+2}(Si8O22)(OH,F,Cl)2
9.DE.05Grunerite☐{Fe2+2}{Fe2+5}(Si8O22)(OH)2
9.DE.05Manganocummingtonite☐{Mn2+2}{Mg5}(Si8O22)(OH)2
9.DE.05Manganogrunerite☐{Mn2+2}{Fe2+5}(Si8O22)(OH)2
9.DE.05Permanganogrunerite☐{Mn2+2}{Mn2+5}(Si8O22)(OH)2
9.DE.05Ferro-fluoro-pedrizite{Na}{Li2}{Fe2Al2Li}(Al2Si6O22)F2
9.DE.05Ferri-fluoro-leakeite{Na}{Na2}{Mg2Fe3+2Li}(Si8O22)F2
9.DE.10Actinolite☐{Ca2}{Mg4.5-2.5Fe0.5-2.5}(Si8O22)(OH)2
9.DE.10Ferri-tschermakite☐{Ca2}{Mg3Fe3+2}(Al2Si6O22)(OH)2
9.DE.10Ferro-actinolite☐{Ca2}{Fe2+5}(Si8O22)(OH)2
9.DE.10Ferro-hornblende☐{Ca2}{Fe2+4Al}(AlSi7O22)(OH)2
9.DE.10Ferro-tschermakite☐{Ca2}{Fe2+3Al2}(Al2Si6O22)(OH)2
9.DE.10Joesmithite{Pb}{Ca2}{Mg3Fe3+2}(Be2Si6O22)(OH)2
9.DE.10Magnesio-hornblende☐{Ca2}{Mg4Al}(AlSi7O22)(OH)2
9.DE.10Tremolite☐{Ca2}{Mg5}(Si8O22)(OH)2
9.DE.10Tschermakite☐(Ca2)(Mg3Al2)(Al2Si6O22)(OH)2
9.DE.10CannilloiteCa(Ca2)(Mg4Al)(Al3Si5O22)(OH)2
9.DE.10Fluoro-cannilloite{Ca}{Ca2}{Mg4Al}(Al3Si5O22)(F,OH)2
9.DE.10Parvo-manganotremolite☐{CaMn2+}{Mg5}(Si8O22)(OH)2
9.DE.10Fluoro-tremolite☐{Ca2}{Mg5}(Si8O22)F2
9.DE.10Potassic-fluoro-pargasite{K}{Ca2}{Mg4Al}(Al2Si6O22)F2
9.DE.15Edenite{Na}{Ca2}{Mg5}(AlSi7O22)(OH)2
9.DE.15Ferro-kaersutite{Na}{Ca2}{Fe2+3AlTi}(Al2Si6O22)O2
9.DE.15Ferro-pargasite{Na}{Ca2}{Fe2+4Al}(Al2Si6O22)(OH)2
9.DE.15Hastingsite{Na}{Ca2}{Fe2+4Fe3+}(Al2Si6O22)(OH)2
9.DE.15Kaersutite{Na}{Ca2}{Mg3AlTi}(Al2Si6O22)O2
9.DE.15Magnesio-hastingsite{Na}{Ca2}{Mg4Fe3+}(Al2Si6O22)(OH)2
9.DE.15Pargasite{Na}{Ca2}{Mg4Al}(Al2Si6O22)(OH)2
9.DE.15Sadanagaite{Na}{Ca2}{Mg3Al2}(Si5Al3O22)(OH)2
9.DE.15Fluoro-edenite{Na}{Ca2}{Mg5}(AlSi7O22)(F,OH)2
9.DE.15Potassic-ferro-ferri-sadanagaite{K}{Ca2}{Fe2+3Fe3+2}(Al3Si5O22)(OH)2
9.DE.15Potassic-sadanagaite{K}{Ca2}{Mg3Al2}(Al3Si5O22)(OH)2
9.DE.15Potassic-pargasite{K}{Ca2}{Mg4Al}(Al2Si6O22)(OH)2
9.DE.15Potassic-ferro-sadanagaite{K}{Ca2}{Fe2+3Al2}(Al3Si5O22)(OH)2
9.DE.15Magnesio-fluoro-hastingsite{Na}{Ca2}{Mg4Fe3+}(Al2Si6O22)F2
9.DE.15Potassic-fluoro-hastingsite{K}{Ca2}{Fe2+4Fe3+}(Al2Si6O22)(F,OH)2
9.DE.15Potassic-chloro-hastingsite{K}{Ca2}{Fe2+4Fe3+}(Al2Si6O22)(Cl,OH)2
9.DE.15Fluoro-pargasite{Na}{Ca2}{Mg4Al}(Al2Si6O22)(F,OH)2
9.DE.15Parvo-mangano-edenite{Na}{CaMn2+}{Mg5}(AlSi7O22)(OH)2
9.DE.15Potassic-chloro-pargasite{K}{Ca2}{Mg4Al}(Al2Si6O22)(Cl,OH)2
9.DE.15Potassic-ferro-chloro-edenite{K}{Ca2}{Fe2+5}(AlSi7O22)(Cl,OH)2
9.DE.15Potassic-magnesio-hastingsite{K}{Ca2}{Mg4Fe3+}(Al2Si6O22)(OH)2
9.DE.15Potassic-ferro-pargasite{K}{Ca2}{Fe2+4Al}(Al2Si6O22)(OH)2
9.DE.15Chromio-pargasite{Na}{Ca2}{Mg4Cr3+}(Al2Si6O22)(OH)2
9.DE.20Ferro-taramiteNa(CaNa)(Fe2+3Al2)(Al2Si6O22)(OH)2
9.DE.20Barroisite☐{CaNa}{Mg3Al2}(AlSi7O22)(OH)2
9.DE.20Ferro-ferri-barroisite☐(CaNa)(Fe2+3Fe3+2)(AlSi7O22)(OH)2
9.DE.20Ferro-ferri-winchite☐[CaNa][Fe2+4(Fe3+,Al)]Si8O22(OH)2
9.DE.20Ferri-barroisite☐(CaNa)(Mg3Fe3+2)(AlSi7O22)(OH)2
9.DE.20Ferro-ferri-taramiteNa(CaNa)(Fe2+3Fe3+2)(Al2Si6O22)(OH)2
9.DE.20Ferro-ferri-katophoriteNa(NaCa)(Fe2+4Fe3+)(Si7Al)O22(OH)2
9.DE.20Ferro-barroisite☐{CaNa}{Fe2+3Al2}(AlSi7O22)(OH)2
9.DE.20Ferro-richterite{Na}{CaNa}{Fe2+5}(Si8O22)(OH)2
9.DE.20Ferro-winchite ☐{CaNa}{Fe2+4Al}(Si8O22)(OH)2
9.DE.20Ferro-katophorite{Na}{CaNa}{Fe2+4Al}[(AlSi7)O22](OH)2
9.DE.20Ferri-taramiteNa(CaNa)(Mg3Fe3+2)(Al2Si6O22)(OH)2
9.DE.20Magnesiotaramite{Na}{CaNa}{Mg3AlFe3+}(Al2Si6O22)(OH)2
9.DE.20Richterite{Na}{NaCa}{Mg5}(Si8O22)(OH)2
9.DE.20Winchite☐{CaNa}{Mg4Al}(Si8O22)(OH)2
9.DE.20Taramite{Na}{CaNa}{Mg3Al2}(Al2Si6O22)(OH)2
9.DE.20Fluoro-richterite{Na}{CaNa}{Mg5}(Si8O22)(F,OH)2
9.DE.20Katophorite{Na}{CaNa}{Mg4Al}[(AlSi7)O22](OH)2
9.DE.20Potassic-fluoro-richterite{K}{CaNa}{Mg5}(Si8O22)(F,OH)2
9.DE.20Potassic-richteriteK[CaNa][Mg5]Si8O22(OH)2
9.DE.20Ferri-ghoseite☐[Mn2+Na][Mg4Fe3+]Si8O22(OH)2
9.DE.20Ferri-winchite☐[CaNa][Mg4(Fe3+,Al)]Si8O22(OH)2
9.DE.20Fluoro-taramite{Na}{CaNa}{Mg3Al2}(Al2Si6O22)F2
9.DE.25Arfvedsonite[Na][Na2][Fe2+4Fe3+]Si8O22(OH)2
9.DE.25EckermanniteNaNa2(Mg4Al}Si8O22(OH)2
9.DE.25Ferro-eckermanniteNaNa2(Fe2+4Al)Si8O22(OH)2
9.DE.25Ferro-glaucophane◻[Na2][Fe2+3Al2]Si8O22(OH)2
9.DE.25Glaucophane◻[Na2][Mg3Al2]Si8O22(OH)2
9.DE.25Potassic-mangani-leakeite[(Na,K)][Na2][Mg2Mn3+2Li]Si8O22(OH)2
9.DE.25Mangano-ferri-eckermannite[Na][Na2][Mn2+4(Fe3+)]Si8O22(OH)2
9.DE.25Ferri-leakeite[Na][Na2][Mg2Fe3+2Li]Si8O22(OH)2
9.DE.25Magnesio-riebeckite◻{Na2}{Mg3Fe3+2}(Si8O22)(OH)2
9.DE.25Magnesio-arfvedsonite{Na}{Na2}{Mg4Fe3+}(Si8O22)(OH)2
9.DE.25NybøiteNaNa2(Mg3Al2)(AlSi7O22)(OH)2
9.DE.25Riebeckite◻[Na2][Fe2+3Fe3+2]Si8O22(OH)2
9.DE.25Mangano-mangani-ungarettiiteNaNa2(Mn2+2Mn3+3)(Si8O22)O2
9.DE.25Ferro-ferri-nybøiteNaNa2[(Fe2+3,Mg)Fe3+2](AlSi7O22)(OH)2
9.DE.25Clino-ferro-ferri-holmquistite◻{Li2}{Fe2+3Fe3+2}(Si8O22)(OH)2
9.DE.25Ferri-nybøiteNaNa2(Mg3Fe3+2](AlSi7O22)(OH)2
9.DE.25Ferro-ferri-leakeite[Na][Na2][Fe2+2Fe3+2Li]Si8O22(OH)2
9.DE.25Ferro-ferri-fluoro-leakeiteNa(Na2)(Fe2+2Fe3+2Li)(Si8O22)(F)2
9.DE.25Sodic-ferri-clinoferroholmquistiteNa0.5{Li2}{Fe2+3Fe3+2}(Si8O22)(OH)2
9.DE.25Magnesio-fluoro-arfvedsonite[Na][Na2][Mg4Fe3+][Si8O22](F,OH)2
9.DE.25Ferri-pedrizite[Na][Li2][Mg2Fe3+2Li]Si8O22(OH)2
9.DE.25Potassic-ferri-leakeite[K][Na2][Mg2Fe3+2Li]Si8O22(OH)2
9.DE.25Fluoro-nybøiteNaNa2(Mg3Al2)(AlSi7O22)(F,OH)2
9.DE.25Mangani-dellaventuraite{Na}{Na2}{MgMn3+2LiTi4+}Si8O22O2
9.DE.25Fluoro-pedriziteNaLi2(Mg2Al2Li)(Si8O22)F2
9.DE.25Potassic-arfvedsonite[(K,Na)][Na2][Fe2+4Fe3+]Si8O22(OH)2
9.DE.25Mangani-obertiiteNa(Na2)(Mg3Mn3+Ti)(Si8O22)O2
9.DE.25Potassic-magnesio-fluoro-arfvedsonite[(K,Na)][Na2][Mg4Fe3+][Si8O22][(F,OH)2]
9.DE.25Ferro-ferri-pedrizite[Na][Li2][Fe2+2Fe3+2Li]Si8O22(OH)2
9.DE.25Potassic-magnesio-arfvedsonite[K][Na2][Mg4Fe3+]Si8O22(OH)2
9.DE.25PedriziteNaLi2(LiMg2Al2)(Si8O22)(OH)2
9.DE.25Ferro-pedriziteNaLi2(Fe2+2Al2Li)Si8O22(OH)2
9.DE.25Fluoro-leakeiteNaNa2(Mg2Al2Li)(Si8O22)F2
9.DE.25Ferro-ferri-obertiiteNaNa2(Fe2+3Fe3+Ti)Si8O22O2

Related Minerals - Hey's Chemical Index of Minerals Grouping

16.22.1Ferro-pargasite{Na}{Ca2}{Fe2+4Al}(Al2Si6O22)(OH)2
16.22.2Ferro-taramiteNa(CaNa)(Fe2+3Al2)(Al2Si6O22)(OH)2
16.22.3Ferro-ferri-taramiteNa(CaNa)(Fe2+3Fe3+2)(Al2Si6O22)(OH)2
16.22.5Aluminokatophorite{Na}{CaNa}{Fe2+4Al}[(AlSi7)O22](OH)2

Other Information

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

References for Ferro-edenite

Reference List:
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Lalonde, A.E., Martin, R.F. (1983) The Baie-des-Moutons syenitic complex, La Tabatière, Québec II. The ferromagnesian minerals. The Canadian Mineralogist: 21: 81-91.
Leake, B.E. (1978) Nomenclature of amphiboles. The Canadian Mineralogist: 16: 501-520.
Leake, B.E., Woolley, A.R., Arps, C.E.S., Birch, W.D., Gilbert, M.C., Grice, J.D., Hawthorne, F.C., Kato, A., Kisch, H.J., Krivovichev, V.G., Linthout, K., Laird, J., Mandarino, J.A., Maresch, W.V., Nickel, E.H., Rock, N.M.S., Schumacher, J.C., Smith, D.C., Stephenson, N.C.N., Ungaretti, L., Whittaker, E.J.W., Guo, Y. (1997) Nomenclature of amphiboles: Report of the subcommittee on amphiboles of the International Mineralogical Association, Commission on New Minerals and Mineral Names. The Canadian Mineralogist: 35: 219–246.
Hawthorne, F.C., Oberti, R. (2006) On the classification of amphiboles. The Canadian Mineralogist: 44: 1-21.
Hawthorne, F.C., Oberti, R., Harlow, G.E., Maresch, W.V., Martin, R.F., Schumacher, J.C., Welch, M.D. (2012) Nomenclature of the amphibole supergroup. American Mineralogist: 97: 2031-2048.

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    • Localities for Ferro-edenite

    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.
    (TL) indicates type locality for a valid mineral species. (FRL) indicates first recorded locality for everything else. ? 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.
    Brazil
     
    • Minas Gerais
    		www.minservice.com/store/scripts/catalog_available.asp
    • Pará
      • Carajás mineral province
        • Canaã dos Carajás
          • Sossego Mine
    		Monteiro, L.V.S., Xavier, R.P., de Carvalho, E.R., Hitzman, M.W., Johnson, C.A., de Souza Filho, C.R., and Torresi, I. (2008): Mineralium Deposita 43, 129-159.
    Canada
     
    • New Brunswick
      • Queens Co.
    		Martin, R F, Payette, C (1988) The Welsford Anorogenic Igneous Complex, southern New Brunswick: Rift-Related Acadian Magmatism. Geological Survey of Canada, Open File Issue: 1727
    • Nova Scotia
      • Cumberland Co.
    		Doucette, C., Pe-Piper, G. (1997) Digitial mapping of the Wentworth plutonic complex, Cobequid Highlans, Nova Scotia, and petrology of its felsic phases. 1997 AGS Abstracts, Atlantic Geology: 33(1): 56.
    • Ontario
      • Thunder Bay District
    		Platt & Mitchell (1982)
        • Gemmell Township
    		Canadian Journal of Earth Sciences, 1992, 29(7): 1375-1388
    • Québec
      • Côte-Nord
        • Le Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent RCM
          • Gros-Mécatina
            • La Tabatière
    		LALONDE, A.E., and MARTIN, R.F. (1983) The Baie-des-Moutons syenitic complex, La Tabatière, Québec II. The ferromagnesian minerals. Canadian Mineralogist, 21, 81-91. ; LALONDE,A.E. & MARTIN, R.F. (1983) The Baie-des-Moutons syenitic complex, La Tabatiere, Quebec II. The ferromagnesian minerals. Canadian Mineralogist 21, 81-91.
    China
     
    • Hebei Province
      • Qinhuangdao Prefecture
        • Funing Co.
    		Lingdi Zhou, Deren Li, Zhenhua Zhao, and Yangchuan Wang (1989): Acta Mineralogica Sinica 9(3)
    • Hunan Province
      • Chenzhou Prefecture
        • Beihu District
          • Qitianling complex
    		Yan Shuang, Xianwu Bi, Ruizhong Hu, Jiantang Peng, Changsheng Zhu, and Dahua Li (2009): Acta Mineralogica Sinica 29(3), 363-372; Goldschmidt Conference Abstracts (2011) Mineralogical Magazine p1867
    • Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region
      • Alxa League (Alashan Prefecture)
        • Ejin Banner (Ejina Co.)
    		Yan Liu, Fengjun Nie, and Sihong Jiang (2002): Mineral Deposits 21(suppl.), 405-408
      • Baotou League (Baotou Prefecture)
        • Bayan Obo Mining District
          • Bayan Obo
            • Bayan Obo deposit (Bayun-Obo deposit; Baiyunebo deposit)
    		Kuifeng Yang, Hongrui Fan, Fangfang Hu, Xianghui Li, Jianyong Liu, Yonggang Zhao, Shuang Liu, and Kaiyi Wang (2007): Acta Petrologica Sinica 23(5), 1018-1022
      • Ulanhad League (Chifeng Prefecture)
        • Bairin Left Banner (Balin Zuoqi)
    		Yiming Zhao and Daxin Li (2003): Mineral Deposits 22(4), 345-359
        • Hexigten Banner (Keshiketeng Co.)
    		Yiming Zhao and Daxin Li (2003): Mineral Deposits 22(4), 345-359
    • Qinghai Province
      • Haixi Autonomous Prefecture
        • Golmud Co. (Ge'ermu Co.)
          • Qimantage Mts
    		Yu, M., Feng, C. Y., Zhu, Y. F., Mao, J. W., Zhao, Y. M., & Li, D. X. (2016). Multistage amphiboles from the Galinge iron skarn deposit in Qiman Tagh, western China: evidence of igneous rocks replacement. Mineralogy and Petrology, 1-17.
    • Xinjiang Autonomous Region
      • Yili Hasake Autonomous Prefecture (Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture)
        • Aletai Prefecture (Altay Prefecture)
          • Fuyun Co. (Koktokay Co.)
            • Maizi basin
    		Lingang Xu, Jingwen Mao, Fuquan Yang, Huishou He, Jianmin Zheng, Jianguo Li, Yongbiao Cai, Xiaoling Zha, and Jianjing Gao (2007): Mineral Deposits 26(4), 455-463
    Czech Republic
     
    • Bohemia (Böhmen; Boehmen)
      • Central Bohemia Region
        • Zruč nad Sázavou (Srutsch an der Sasau)
    		Kadlec T.: Nové minerály ve Vlastějovicích. Minerál, 2010, 18, 3, 216-220.
    France
     
    • Nouvelle-Aquitaine
      • Landes
    		B. Azambre and P. Monchoux, Bull. Minéral. , 1988, 111, pp. 39-47.
    Greenland
     
    • Kujalleq
      • Narsaq
        • Nunarssuit Island
    		Marks,M., Vennemann, T., Siebel, W. & Markl, G.(2003): Quantification of Magmatic and Hydrothermal Processes in a Peralkaline Syenite-Alkali Granite Complex Based on Textures, Phase Equilibria, and Stable and Radiogenic Isotopes. Journal of Petrology. 44:1247-1280
        • Qaqortoq (Julianehåb)
    		Parsons, I. (1979): The Klokken Gabbro—Syenite Complex, South Greenland: Cryptic Variation and Origin of Inversely Graded Layering. Journal of Petrology. 20, 653-694
    • Qeqqata
      • Kangerlussuaq Fjord (Søndre Strømfjord)
    		http://www.koeln.netsurf.de/~w.steffens/green.htm
    • Sermersooq
      • Arsuk Fjord
    		Stephenson, D. & Upton, B.J.G.(1982): Ferromagnesian silicates in a differentiated alkaline complex: Kûngnât Fjeld, South Greenland. Mineralogical Magazine. 46, 283-300
    Japan
     
    • Honshu Island
      • Chugoku Region
        • Yamaguchi Prefecture
          • Ube City
    		MURAKAMI, Nobuhide (1964) Ferroedenite and Ferrorichterite in the Metasomatic Syenites from Utsugiono, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. Journal of the Japanese Association of Mineralogists, Petrologists and Economic Geologists, 51, 3, 77-87.
    • Kagawa Prefecture
      • Inland Sea (Setonaikai)
    		MURAKAMI Nobuhide ! MARUYAMA, Tokinori (1963) Ferropargasite and Ferroedenite in the Metasomatic Syenites from Shodo Islet, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan. Journal of the Japanese Association of Mineralogists, Petrologists and Economic Geologists, 50, 5, 190-198.
    Madagascar
     
    • Antananarivo Province
      • Bongolava Region
        • Tsiroanomandidy District
    		Mukosi, Ndivhuwo Cecilia (2012): Petrogenesis of the Ambohiby Complex, Madagascar and the role of the Marion Hotspot Plume. Thesis (MSc)-Stellenbosch University, 2012
    New Zealand
     
    • North Island
      • Bay of Plenty
        • Rotorua
          • Mt Ngongotaha
    		Martin Stolworthy Collection
      • Waikato
        • Taupo
          • Lake Taupo
    		Collection of RJ Martin
    Norway
     
    • Telemark
      • Porsgrunn
        • Langesundsfjorden
    		Larsen,A.O.(1998): "Revisjon av nomenklatur for de sorte amfibolene fra Oslofeltets syenittpegmatitter". Norsk Bergverksmuseum Skrift 14,9 (in norwegian)
    Åsheim, A., Berge, S.A. & Larsen, A.O. (2008): Sporelementer i ænigmatitt fra larvik plutonkompleks. Norsk Bergverksmuseum Skrift. 38: 63-65
    • Vestfold
      • Larvik
        • Langesundsfjorden
          • Barkevik area
    		RRUFF Project Specimen ID: R060044.2
    Larsen,A.O.(1998): "Revisjon av nomenklatur for de sorte amfibolene fra Oslofeltets syenittpegmatitter". Norsk Bergverksmuseum Skrift 14,9 (in norwegian)
    Larsen,A.O.(1998): "Revisjon av nomenklatur for de sorte amfibolene fra Oslofeltets syenittpegmatitter". Norsk Bergverksmuseum Skrift 14,9 (in norwegian)
          • Vesle Arøya
    		Larsen, A. O. (ed.) (2010): The Langesundsfjord. History, geology, pegmatites, minerals. Bode Verlag Gmbh, Salzhemmendorf, Germany, 240 p; Larsen, A.O., Kolitsch, U., Gault, R.A. & Giester, G. (2010): Eirikite a new mineral species of the leifite group from the Langesundsfjord district, Norway. European Journal of Mineralogy. 22, 875–880
        • Stavern (Fredriksvärn)
    		Larsen, A.O.(1998): Revisjon av nomenklatur for de sorte amfibolene fra Oslofeltets syenittpegmatitter. Norsk Bergverksmuseum Skrift. 14:9 (in norwegian)
    Larsen,A.O.(1998): "Revisjon av nomenklatur for de sorte amfibolene fra Oslofeltets syenittpegmatitter". Norsk Bergverksmuseum Skrift 14,9 (in norwegian)
        • Tvedalen
    		Larsen,A.O.(1998): "Revisjon av nomenklatur for de sorte amfibolene fra Oslofeltets syenittpegmatitter". Norsk Bergverksmuseum Skrift 14,9 (in norwegian)
    Larsen,A.O.(1998): "Revisjon av nomenklatur for de sorte amfibolene fra Oslofeltets syenittpegmatitter". Norsk Bergverksmuseum Skrift 14,9 (in norwegian)
    Portugal
     
    • Azores District
      • Terceira Island
        • Angra do Heroísmo
    		http://www.minersoc.org/files/Applied_Mineralogist_AMG_bulletin_Volume1_Number3.pdf
    Russia
     
    • Urals Region
      • Southern Urals
        • Chelyabinsk Oblast'
          • Ilmen Mts
            • Ilmen Natural Reserve
              • Lake Ishkul'
    		Am. Min. 90:1402-1412 (2005)
    Slovenia
     
    Dobnikar, M., Fioretti, A.M., Bellieni, G. and Dolenec, T. (2002): Goldschmidt Conference Abstracts 2002, A188
    South Korea
     
    • Chungcheongbukdo (Chungchong-pukto)
      • Chungju (Chung Won Kum; Chung-ju)
        • Joongwon-gun
          • Mt. Eorae
    		P.M. Kartashov data
    Spain
     
    • Andalusia
      • Málaga
        • Carratraca
          • Los Jarales
    		Romero Silva JC (2003) Minerales y Rocas de la provincia de Malaga. 318 pp. Published by CEDMA Malaga County Council. Spain
    • Aragón
      • Huesca
        • Camporrells
    		B. Azambre et al. , Bull. Minéral; , 1987, 110, pp. 379-396.
    Sri Lanka
     
    • Sabaragamuwa Province
      • Ratnapura District
        • Embilipitiya (Embilipitya; Ambilipitiya)
          • Kolonne (Kolonna; "Kollonne")
    		Ikram Mineralogy; Burford M. Gunasekara, D.P., (2000) an unusual Olivine group Gemstone from Kolonne Area, Sri Lanka. Trade Name; Dunilite. Canadian Gemmologist, Vol.21, No.3, PP. 84-90.; Burford .M., Gunasekera ,D.P.,(2000) An unusual olivine group of gemstone from Kolonne, Sri Lanka.Trade name Dunilite. Canadian Gemmologist ,vol 21 no3 ,pp 84-90.
    UK
     
    • Scotland
      • North West Highlands
        • Isle of Skye
          • Luib
    		 Tindle.A.G Mineralds of Britian and Ireland
    Ukraine
     
    • Dnipropetrovs'k Oblast' (Dnepropetrovsk Oblast')
      • Ukrainian Shield
    		L. N. Kogarko, V. A. Konova, M. P. Orlova, A. R. Woolley (1995) Ukraine in Alkaline Rocks and Carbonatites of the World pp 49-58
    USA
     
    • Alaska
      • Southeast Fairbanks Borough
    		Illig, Peter (2015) Amphibole Au -Cu Skarn and Massive Sulfide Replacement at the Peak Deposit,Eastern Interior,Alaska
    • Maine
      • Hancock Co.
    		Wiebe et al., Journal of Petrology 38:393-423
    • Montana
      • Lincoln Co.
        • Libby District (Snowshoe District)
          • Libby
    		American Mineralogist, Volume 88, pages 1955–1969, 2003
    • Nevada
      • Lincoln Co.
    		NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada
    • New Hampshire
      • Carroll Co.
        • Moultonborough
    		J. Petrol. 33:1193-1218 (1992)
    • New York
      • Orange Co.
    		Marian Lupulescu (2008) Rocks and Minerals, 83, #3. (from the "Old Bed" magnetite ore)
        • Town of Tuxedo
    		Marian Lupulescu (2008) Rocks and Minerals, 83, #3.
    • Oklahoma
      • Comanche Co.
        • Wichita Mts
          • Mount Scott
    		J.D. Price et al. , Eur. J. Mineral. , 1996, 8, pp. 435-451.
    • South Carolina
    		Speer, J.Alexander.,(1987) Evolution of magmatic AFM mineral assemblages in granitoid rocks :The hornblende+melt = biotite reaction in the Liberty Hill pluton, South Carolina :American Mineralogist,Vol. 72, pg. 863-878 ,1987
    Speer, J.Alexander.,(1987) Evolution of magmatic AFM mineral assemblages in granitoid rocks :The hornblende+melt = biotite reaction in the Liberty Hill pluton, South Carolina :American Mineralogist,Vol. 72, pg. 863-878 ,1987
    Speer, J.Alexander.,(1987) Evolution of magmatic AFM mineral assemblages in granitoid rocks :The hornblende+melt = biotite reaction in the Liberty Hill pluton, South Carolina :American Mineralogist,Vol. 72, pg. 863-878 ,1987
    • Vermont
      • Windsor Co.
    		American Mineralogist 76:218-229, (1991).
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