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Nsutite

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Nsutite

Sítio do Castelo Mine, Folgosinho, Gouveia, Guarda District, Portugal
Nsutite

Bihain, Vielsalm, Stavelot Massif, Luxembourg Province, Belgium
Nsutite

Bihain, Vielsalm, Stavelot Massif, Luxembourg Province, Belgium
Nsutite

Sítio do Castelo Mine, Folgosinho, Gouveia, Guarda District, Portugal
Nsutite

Bihain, Vielsalm, Stavelot Massif, Luxembourg Province, Belgium
Nsutite

Bihain, Vielsalm, Stavelot Massif, Luxembourg Province, Belgium
Nsutite

Sítio do Castelo Mine, Folgosinho, Gouveia, Guarda District, Portugal
Nsutite

Bihain, Vielsalm, Stavelot Massif, Luxembourg Province, Belgium
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About NsutiteHide

Formula:
(Mn4+,Mn2+)(O,OH)2
Colour:
grey-black
Hardness:
6½ - 8
Crystal System:
Hexagonal
Name:
Named for the Nsuta mine, Ghana, the type locality. It is pronounced en-soo'-tite.
This page provides mineralogical data about Nsutite.


Classification of NsutiteHide

IMA status:
Approved
First Published:
1962
Strunz 8th ed.:
4/D.10-20
Nickel-Strunz 10th (pending) ed.:
4.DB.15c

4 : OXIDES (Hydroxides, V[5,6] vanadates, arsenites, antimonites, bismuthites, sulfites, selenites, tellurites, iodates)
D : Metal: Oxygen = 1:2 and similar
B : With medium-sized cations; chains of edge-sharing octahedra
Dana 8th ed.:
4.4.8.1

4 : SIMPLE OXIDES
4 : AX2
Hey's CIM Ref.:
7.18.9

7 : Oxides and Hydroxides
18 : Oxides of Mn

Physical Properties of NsutiteHide

Colour:
grey-black
Streak:
grey-black
Hardness:
6½ - 8 on Mohs scale
Cleavage:
None Observed

Chemical Properties of NsutiteHide

Formula:
(Mn4+,Mn2+)(O,OH)2
IMA Formula:
Mn2+xMn4+1-xO2-2x(OH)2x
Elements listed:
H, Mn, O - search for minerals with similar chemistry

Crystallography of NsutiteHide

Crystal System:
Hexagonal
Cell Parameters:
a = 9.65 Å, c = 4.43 Å
Ratio:
a:c = 1 : 0.459
Unit Cell V:
357.26 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)

X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide

Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacingIntensity
3.96 (vs)
2.43 (s)
2.34 (m)
2.13 (s)
1.638 (s)
1.615 (w)
1.425 (w)
Comments:
Sample from Nsuta, Ghana

Type Occurrence of NsutiteHide

Type Locality:
ⓘ Nsuta Mine (Insuta Mine; Nsuta-Gaywin Manganese concession; Nsuta-Wassaw), Tarkwa, Western Region, Ghana
Reference:
Zwicker, W.K., Groeneveld Meijer, W.O.J., Jaffe, H.W. (1962) Nsutite - a widespread manganese oxide mineral. American Mineralogist: 47: 246-266.

Synonyms of NsutiteHide

Other Language Names for NsutiteHide

Relationship of Nsutite to other SpeciesHide

Member of:
Ramsdellite Group
Other Members of this group:
Akhtenskiteε-Mn4+O2Hex. 6/mmm (6/m 2/m 2/m) : P63/mmc
ParamontroseiteV4+O2Orth.
RamsdelliteMn4+O2Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m)

Common AssociatesHide

Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
Strengite19 photos of Nsutite associated with Strengite on mindat.org.
Goethite8 photos of Nsutite associated with Goethite on mindat.org.
Torbernite7 photos of Nsutite associated with Torbernite on mindat.org.
Cacoxenite6 photos of Nsutite associated with Cacoxenite on mindat.org.
Beraunite5 photos of Nsutite associated with Beraunite on mindat.org.
Phosphosiderite4 photos of Nsutite associated with Phosphosiderite on mindat.org.
Quartz3 photos of Nsutite associated with Quartz on mindat.org.
Paulkerrite2 photos of Nsutite associated with Paulkerrite on mindat.org.
Cryptomelane2 photos of Nsutite associated with Cryptomelane on mindat.org.
Akhtenskite2 photos of Nsutite associated with Akhtenskite on mindat.org.

Related Minerals - Nickel-Strunz GroupingHide

4.DB.05ArgutiteGeO2Tet. 4/mmm (4/m 2/m 2/m) : P42/mnm
4.DB.05CassiteriteSnO2Tet. 4/mmm (4/m 2/m 2/m) : P42/mnm
4.DB.05PlattneritePbO2Tet. 4/mmm (4/m 2/m 2/m)
4.DB.05PyrolusiteMn4+O2Tet. 4/mmm (4/m 2/m 2/m) : P42/mnm
4.DB.05RutileTiO2Tet. 4/mmm (4/m 2/m 2/m) : P42/mnm
4.DB.05TripuhyiteFe3+Sb5+O4Tet.
4.DB.05TugarinoviteMoO2Mon.
4.DB.05Varlamoffite(Sn,Fe)(O,OH)2
4.DB.10ByströmiteMgSb2O6Tet. 4/mmm (4/m 2/m 2/m) : P4/nmm
4.DB.10Tapiolite-(Fe)(Fe,Mn)(Ta,Nb)2O6Tet. 4/mmm (4/m 2/m 2/m) : P42/mnm
4.DB.10Tapiolite-(Mn)(Mn,Fe)(Ta,Nb)2O6Tet. 4/mmm (4/m 2/m 2/m) : P42/mnm
4.DB.10OrdoñeziteZnSb2O6Tet.
4.DB.15bAkhtenskiteε-Mn4+O2Hex. 6/mmm (6/m 2/m 2/m) : P63/mmc
4.DB.15aParamontroseiteV4+O2Orth.
4.DB.15aRamsdelliteMn4+O2Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m)
4.DB.20Scrutinyiteα-PbO2Orth.
4.DB.25IshikawaiteU4+Fe2+Nb2O8Mon.
4.DB.25Ixiolite(Ta,Nb,Sn,Fe,Mn)4O8Orth.
4.DB.25Samarskite-(Y)(Y,Fe3+,Fe2+,U,Th,Ca)2(Nb,Ta)2O8Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pbcn
4.DB.25SrilankiteZrTi2O6Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pbcn
4.DB.25Yttrocolumbite-(Y)Y(U4+,Fe2+)Nb2O8
4.DB.25Calciosamarskite(Ca,Fe3+,Y)2(Nb,Ta,Ti)2O8Mon.
4.DB.25Samarskite-(Yb)(Yb,Y,Fe3+,Fe2+,U,Th,Ca)2(Nb,Ta)2O8Mon. 2/m : P2/b
4.DB.30FerberiteFeWO4Mon. 2/m : P2/b
4.DB.30HübneriteMnWO4Mon. 2/m : P2/b
4.DB.30Sanmartinite(Zn,Fe)WO4Mon. 2/m : P21/b
4.DB.30KrasnoselskiteCoWO4Mon.
4.DB.30HeftetjerniteScTaO4Mon. 2/m
4.DB.30HuanzalaiteMgWO4Mon. 2/m : P2/b
4.DB.35Columbite-(Fe)FeNb2O6Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pbcn
4.DB.35Tantalite-(Fe)FeTa2O6Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pbcn
4.DB.35Columbite-(Mn)(Mn,Fe)(Nb,Ta)2O6Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pbcn
4.DB.35Tantalite-(Mn)MnTa2O6Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pbcn
4.DB.35Columbite-(Mg)(Mg,Fe,Mn)(Nb,Ta)2O6Orth.
4.DB.35Qitianlingite(Fe,Mn)2(Nb,Ta)2WO10Orth.
4.DB.35Magnocolumbite(Mg,Fe,Mn)(Nb,Ta)2O6
4.DB.35Tantalite-(Mg)(Mg,Fe2+)(Ta,Nb)2O6Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m)
4.DB.40FerrowodginiteFe2+Sn4+Ta2O8Mon.
4.DB.40LithiotantiteLiTa3O8Mon.
4.DB.40LithiowodginiteLiTa3O8Mon.
4.DB.40TitanowodginiteMn2+TiTa2O8Mon.
4.DB.40WodginiteMn2+Sn4+Ta2O8Mon.
4.DB.40FerrotitanowodginiteFe2+TiTa2O8Mon.
4.DB.40WolframowodginiteMn(Mn,Sn,Fe,Ta)(W,Ta,Nb)2O8
4.DB.45TivaniteV3+TiO3(OH)Mon.
4.DB.50Carmichaelite(Ti,Cr,Fe)[O2-x(OH)x]Mon. 2/m : P21/b
4.DB.55AlumotantiteAlTaO4Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pbcn
4.DB.60Biehlite((Sb,As)O)2[MoO4]Mon.

Related Minerals - Hey's Chemical Index of Minerals GroupingHide

7.18.1ManganositeMnOIso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m) : Fm3m
7.18.2HausmanniteMn2+Mn3+2O4Tet. 4/mmm (4/m 2/m 2/m) : I41/amd
7.18.3PyrolusiteMn4+O2Tet. 4/mmm (4/m 2/m 2/m) : P42/mnm
7.18.4RamsdelliteMn4+O2Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m)
7.18.5Akhtenskiteε-Mn4+O2Hex. 6/mmm (6/m 2/m 2/m) : P63/mmc
7.18.6FeitknechtiteMn3+O(OH)Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : P3m1
7.18.7ManganiteMn3+O(OH)Mon. 2/m : P21/b
7.18.8GroutiteMn3+O(OH)Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pnma
7.18.10PyrochroiteMn(OH)2Trig. 3m (3 2/m)
7.18.11Birnessite(Na,Ca)0.5(Mn4+,Mn3+)2O4 · 1.5H2OMon. 2/m : B2/m
7.18.12Aurorite(Mn2+,Ag,Ca)Mn4+3O7 · 3H2OTrig. 3 : R3
7.18.13CianciulliiteMn(Mg,Mn)2Zn2(OH)10 · 2-4H2OMon. 2/m : B2/m

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.

References for NsutiteHide

Reference List:
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Zwicker, W.K., Groeneveld Meijer, W.O.J., Jaffe, H.W. (1962) Nsutite - a widespread manganese oxide mineral. American Mineralogist: 47: 246-266.
Neues Jahrbuch für Mineralogie, Monatshefte (1974): 373-384.

Internet Links for NsutiteHide

Localities for NsutiteHide

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 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 (eg from pseudomorphs.)

All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Australia
 
  • New South Wales
    • Darling Co.
Zwicker, W.K. et al (1962) Nsutite - a widespread manganese oxide mineral. American Mineralogist, 47, 246-266.
  • Northern Territory
    • East Arnhem Region
      • Groote Eylandt
Econ Geol (1981) 76:556-567
  • Queensland
    • Cairns Region
Zwicker, W.K. et al (1962) Nsutite - a widespread manganese oxide mineral. American Mineralogist, 47, 246-266.
Zwicker, W.K. et al (1962) Nsutite - a widespread manganese oxide mineral. American Mineralogist, 47, 246-266.
  • Western Australia
    • East Pilbara Shire
      • Gregory Ranges District
Jones, S., McNaughton, N.J., Grguric, B. (2013) Structural controls and timing of fault-hosted manganese at Woodie Woodie, East Pilbara, Western Australia. Ore Geology Reviews, 50, 52-82.
Austria
 
  • Carinthia
    • Friesach - Hüttenberg area
      • Friesach
        • Olsa
European Journal of Mineralogy 17(1), 163-172(2005)
Belgium
 
  • Liège Province
    • Stavelot Massif
Hatert, F., Blondieau, M., Puccio, S., Baijot, M. et Gustine, C. (2014) - Le gisement de manganèse de la vallée de la Lienne, Belgique. Le Règne Minéral, 117, pp. 5-28, editions du Piat.
        • Stoumont
  • Luxembourg Province
    • Stavelot Massif
      • Vielsalm
Hatert, F., Deliens, M., Fransolet, A.-M. & van der Meersche, E. (2002): Les minéraux de Belgique. 2ème édition, Muséum des Sciences Naturelles, Bruxelles, Ed., 304 p.
Hatert, F., Deliens, M., Fransolet, A.-M. & van der Meersche, E. (2002): Les minéraux de Belgique. 2ème édition, Muséum des Sciences Naturelles, Bruxelles, Ed., 304 p.
Brazil
 
  • Minas Gerais
    • Caldas
      • Campo do Cercado
Waber (1991)
Waber (1991)
    • Conselheiro Lafaiete
Zwicker, W.K. et al (1962) Nsutite - a widespread manganese oxide mineral. American Mineralogist, 47, 246-266.
Zwicker, W.K. et al (1962) Nsutite - a widespread manganese oxide mineral. American Mineralogist, 47, 246-266.
  • Pará
    • Carajás mineral province
      • Parauapebas
        • Alemão Cu deposit
Proceedings 30th Intl Geol Cong Vol 16 pp 84-95
Burkina Faso
 
  • Centre-Nord Region
Sattran, V. & Wenmenga, U. (2002): Géologie du Burkina Faso - Geology of Burkina Faso. Czech Geological Survey, 136 pp. ; Hénocque, O., Ruffet, G., Colin, F., & Féraud, G. (1998). < sup> 40 Ar/< sup> 39 Ar dating of West African lateritic cryptomelanes. Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta, 62(16), 2739-2756.
China
 
  • Fujian Province
    • Longyan Prefecture
      • Liancheng Co.
        • Liancheng Mn deposit
Guilin Institute of Metallurgical Geology, Rocks & Minerals Department, Manganese Thematic Group (1976): Geology and Prospecting 12(5), 47-52; Huacai Chen (1989): Geology and Prospecting 25(10), 6-11; Shouquan Zhu (1990): Geology and Prospecting 26(12), 57
Guilin Institute of Metallurgical Geology, Rocks & Minerals Department, Manganese Thematic Group (1976): Geology and Prospecting 12(5), 47-52
  • Guangdong Province
    • Meizhou Prefecture
      • Jiaoling Co.
        • Jiaoling Mn deposit
Liangkai Gu (1986): Geology and Prospecting 22(1), 15-18
Liangkai Gu (1986): Geology and Prospecting 22(1), 15-18
Fengjun Ma (1986): Contributions to Geology and Mineral Resources Research 1(2)
    • Yunfu Prefecture
      • Luoding Co.
Liangkai Gu (1986): Geology and Prospecting 22(1), 15-18; Renxian Zheng (1994): Geology and Prospecting 30(2), 8-14; Guicheng Huang, Xiongwu Wang, Shiyi Yang, Longqing Chen, and Jingsheng Ling (2001): Mineral Deposits 20(3), 243-250; Jianwei Li, Vasconcelos, P., Wei Zhang, Xiaodong Deng, Duzgoren-Aydin, N., Dairong Yan, Jianqiang Zhang, and Mingan Hu (2007): Mineralium Deposita 42(4), 361-383
  • Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region
    • Baise Prefecture
      • Jingxi Co.
Ruixia Hao and Guangyue Guan (1995): China's Manganese Industry 13(1)
    • Chongzuo Prefecture
      • Daxin Co.
Shikun Huang (1990): Geology and Prospecting 26(9), 6-11, 20; Ruixia Hao and Guangyue Guan (1995): China's Manganese Industry 13(1); Zeng, Y., and Liu, T. (1999): Ore Geology Reviews 15(1), 153-163
      • Tiandeng Co.
Shouquan Zhu (2001): Geology and Prospecting 37(2), 58-61
    • Fangchenggang Prefecture
      • Fangcheng District
        • Qinzhou-Fangcheng Mn ore field
Yinsheng Lang, Jianwei Li, Xiaodong Deng, Wei Zhang, Dairong Yan, and Lei Chen (2007): Mineral Deposits 26(5), 527-540
    • Guigang Prefecture
      • Guiping Co.
Guilin Institute of Metallurgical Geology, Rocks & Minerals Department, Manganese Thematic Group (1976): Geology and Prospecting 12(5), 47-52; Shikun Huang (1990): Geology and Prospecting 26(9), 6-11, 20
    • Guilin Prefecture
      • Pingle Co.
Jiuling Zhang (1982): Geology and Prospecting 18(2), 26-40
    • Hechi Prefecture
      • Yizhou Co. (Yishan Co.)
Guilin Institute of Metallurgical Geology, Rocks & Minerals Department, Manganese Thematic Group (1976): Geology and Prospecting 12(5), 47-52
Guilin Institute of Metallurgical Geology, Rocks & Minerals Department, Manganese Thematic Group (1976): Geology and Prospecting 12(5), 47-52
    • Laibin Prefecture
      • Xingbin District
Hunan Metallurgical Geology Research Team 236 (1977): Geology and Prospecting 13(8), 20-25, 28
    • Liuzhou Prefecture
      • Liujiang Co.
Jiuling Zhang (1982): Geology and Prospecting 18(2), 26-40
      • Luzhai Co.
Guilin Institute of Metallurgical Geology, Rocks & Minerals Department, Manganese Thematic Group (1976): Geology and Prospecting 12(5), 47-52
    • Qinzhou Prefecture
      • Qinbei District
        • Qinzhou-Fangcheng Mn ore field
Yinsheng Lang, Jianwei Li, Xiaodong Deng, Wei Zhang, Dairong Yan, and Lei Chen (2007): Mineral Deposits 26(5), 527-540
Yinsheng Lang, Jianwei Li, Xiaodong Deng, Wei Zhang, Dairong Yan, and Lei Chen (2007): Mineral Deposits 26(5), 527-540
Guilin Institute of Metallurgical Geology, Rocks & Minerals Department, Manganese Thematic Group (1976): Geology and Prospecting 12(5), 47-52
Yinsheng Lang, Jianwei Li, Xiaodong Deng, Wei Zhang, Dairong Yan, and Lei Chen (2007): Mineral Deposits 26(5), 527-540
Yinsheng Lang, Jianwei Li, Xiaodong Deng, Wei Zhang, Dairong Yan, and Lei Chen (2007): Mineral Deposits 26(5), 527-540
  • Guizhou Province
    • Zunyi Prefecture
      • Zunyi Co.
Shikun Huang (1990): Geology and Prospecting 26(9), 6-11, 20
  • Hunan Province
    • Xiangtan Prefecture
      • Yuhu District
Ziqiang Wei (1976): Geology and Prospecting 12(8), 25-29
Jiuling Zhang (1982): Geology and Prospecting 18(2), 26-40
    • Yiyang Prefecture
      • Heshan District
Yuanfang Xiao (1980): Geology and Prospecting 16(3), 18-20; Jiuling Zhang (1982): Geology and Prospecting 18(2), 26-40
    • Yongzhou Prefecture
      • Lingling District
Jiuling Zhang (1982): Geology and Prospecting 18(2), 26-40; Canhui Luo (1992): Geology and Prospecting 28(5), 13-16, 22
  • Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region
    • Hulunbuir League (Hulunbei'er Prefecture)
      • New Barag Right Banner (Xin Barag Youqi)
Zhicheng Lü, Paiping Zhang, Guozheng Duan, Libo Hao, and Guanghua Dong (2002): Journal of Mineraloy and Petrology 22(1), 1-5
  • Jiangxi Province
    • Jingdezhen Prefecture
      • Leping Co.
Guilin Institute of Metallurgical Geology, Rocks & Minerals Department, Manganese Thematic Group (1976): Geology and Prospecting 12(5), 47-52
  • Shanxi Province
    • Datong Prefecture
      • Lingqiu Co.
Shaozhi Zhou (1999): Geology and Prospecting 35(3), 6-8, 23
Qingrong Zheng, Xinjun Zhang, and Erhu Sun (2012): Resources & Industries 14(2), 106-111
  • Yunnan Province
    • Dali Autonomous Prefecture
      • Heqing Co.
Yuchun Yang (1990): Geology and Prospecting 26(8), 20-23
France
 
  • Grand Est
    • Bas-Rhin
      • Bruche valley (Breuch valley)
        • Schirmeck
A. Wittern, J.-R. Journée: "Mineralien finden in den Vogesen", von Loga (Cologne), 1997
  • Nouvelle-Aquitaine
    • Haute-Vienne
      • Razès
        • Chanteloube
          • Vilatte Quarries (La Vilate)
Patrice Queneau Collection
  • Occitanie
    • Ariège
Bull. Soc. Franç. Minéralo. Cristallo. , 1974, 97, pp. 475-478.
      • Saint-Girons
        • Castelnau-Durban
Bull. Soc. Franç. Minéralo. Cristallo. , 1974, 97, pp. 475-478.
        • Esplas de Serou
Bull. Soc. Franç. Minéralo. Cristallo. , 1974, 97, pp. 475-478.
    • Haute-Garonne
      • Bagnères-de-Luchon
Bull. Soc. Franç. Minéralo. Cristallo. , 1974, 97, pp. 475-478.
        • Peyresourde
Bull. Soc. Franç. Minéralo. Cristallo. , 1974, 97, pp. 475-478.
    • Hautes-Pyrénées
 Le Règne Minéral 47: 5-21
        • Nabias
Bull. Soc. Franç. Minéralo. Cristallo. , 1974, 97, pp. 475-478.
        • Vielle-Aure
DE ASCENCAO GUEDES R., TIXADOR Y., CASTERET A. & GOUJOU JC. (2002) La mine de Coustou, Vielle-Aure, Hautes-Pyrénées. Le Règne Minéral, 47, 23-31. (in french)
Germany
 
  • Baden-Württemberg
    • Black Forest
      • Wolfach
        • Oberwolfach
          • Kuschbach valley
K. Walenta: "Die Mineralien des Schwarzwaldes", Weise (Munich), 1992
          • Rankach valley
Walenta, K. (1992): Die Mineralien des Schwarzwaldes. Chr. Weise Verlag, München, 336 pp. (in German)
  • Lower Saxony
    • Peine
Weiss: "Mineralfundstellen, Deutschland West", Weise (Munich), 1990
Ghana (TL)
 
  • Western Region
    • Tarkwa
Sorem, R. K. Cameron, E. N (1960), Manganese oxides and associated minerals of the Nsuta manganese deposits, Ghana, West Africa. Economic Geology,55, 278-310.
Greece
 
  • Macedonia Department
    • Dráma Prefecture
Zwicker, W.K. et al (1962) Nsutite - a widespread manganese oxide mineral. American Mineralogist, 47, 246-266.
    • Kavála Prefecture
      • Kavála
Andrew P. Fornadel, Paul G. Spry, Vasilios Melfos, Michael Vavelidis and Panagiotis Ch. Voudouris (2011): Is the Palea Kavala Bi–Te–Pb–Sb ± Au district, northeastern Greece, an intrusion-related system? Ore Geology Reviews, 39, 119-133.
Hungary
 
  • Veszprém Co.
    • Bakony Mts
      • Úrkút
        • Csárda Hill
Szakáll & Jánosi (1996) The Minerals of Hungary
Italy
 
  • Liguria
    • Genova Province
      • Ne
        • Graveglia Valley
Barresi, A. & Ambrino, P. (2002): Segnalazione di nsutite nei giacimenti di manganese della Val Graveglia. Notiziario di Mineralogia del Ferrania Club, 16, 5-6.
          • Reppia
S. Möckel probed (M.E. Ciriotti, 2007)
Japan
 
  • Hokkaido
    • Oshima peninsula
      • Hiyama Subprefecture
        • Kaminokuni
Nambu et al (1979) Ganseki-Koubutsu-Koshogaku Zasshi (JAMP), 74, 406-412.
  • Honshu Island
    • Chubu Region
      • Aichi Prefecture
        • Nishio City
          • Hazu manganese district
Am Min 48:952-954 (as "yokosukaite")
    • Kanto Region
      • Saitama Prefecture
        • Chichibu City
          • Ohtaki-mura
            • Nakatsugawa
Dr. Kameki Kinoshita collection (curated at Geological Survey of Japan)
      • Tochigi Prefecture
        • Kanuma City
Dr. Matsuo Nambu collection (curated at Geological Survey of Japan)
Akira Kato (undated manuscript): Country rock and Minerals of the Kaso mine, Kanuma City, Tochigi Prefecture. (in japanese)
    • Kinki Region
      • Kyoto Prefecture
        • Kyoto City
          • Kita-ku
Yamada, S. (2004) Nihonsan-koubutsu Gojuon-hairetsu Sanchi-ichiranhyou (111 pp.)
    • Tohoku Region
      • Fukushima Prefecture
        • Yama-gun
          • Yamato-machi
Dr. Matsuo Nambu collection (curated at Geological Survey of Japan)
Dr. Matsuo Nambu collection (curated at Geological Survey of Japan)
      • Iwate Prefecture
Dr. Matsuo Nambu collection (curated at Geological Survey of Japan)
        • Karumai
Nambu ore collection (curated at Geological Survey of Japan)
Nambu M, Tanida K (1967) Manjirōite, a new manganese dioxide mineral, from Kohare Mine, Iwate Prefecture, Japan. Journal of the Japanese Association of Mineralogists, Petrologists and Economic Geologists 58, 39-54
Dr. Matsuo Nambu collection (curated at Geological Survey of Japan)
        • Kuji City
          • Yamagata
Dr. Matsuo Nambu collection (curated at Geological Survey of Japan)
Dr. Matsuo Nambu collection (curated at Geological Survey of Japan)
Dr. Matsuo Nambu collection (curated at Geological Survey of Japan)
Dr. Matsuo Nambu collection (curated at Geological Survey of Japan)
Dr. Matsuo Nambu collection (curated at Geological Survey of Japan)
Dr. Matsuo Nambu collection (curated at Geological Survey of Japan)
        • Kunohe-gun
          • Karumai-cho
Dr. Matsuo Nambu collection (curated at Geological Survey of Japan)
          • Noda-mura
Dr. Matsuo Nambu collection (curated at Geological Survey of Japan)
        • Kuzumaki
Dr. Matsuo Nambu collection (curated at Geological Survey of Japan)
Dr. Matsuo Nambu collection (curated at Geological Survey of Japan)
Dr. Matsuo Nambu collection (curated at Geological Survey of Japan)
Dr. Matsuo Nambu collection (curated at Geological Survey of Japan)
        • Morioka
Dr. Matsuo Nambu collection (curated at Geological Survey of Japan)
        • Noda
Dr. Matsuo Nambu collection (curated at Geological Survey of Japan)
        • Otsuchi
Dr. Matsuo Nambu collection (curated at Geological Survey of Japan)
Dr. Matsuo Nambu collection (curated at Geological Survey of Japan)
        • Shimohei-gun
          • Yamada
Dr. Matsuo Nambu collection (curated at Geological Survey of Japan)
Dr. Matsuo Nambu collection (curated at Geological Survey of Japan)
  • Shikoku Island
    • Ehime prefecture
      • Seiyo City
        • Nomura
Dr. Matsuo Nambu collection (curated at Geological Survey of Japan)
        • Shirokawa
Dr. Matsuo Nambu collection (curated at Geological Survey of Japan)
    • Kochi Prefecture
      • Takaoka-gun
        • Ochi
Dr. Matsuo Nambu collection (curated at Geological Survey of Japan)
Mexico
 
  • Chihuahua
    • Mun. de Aquiles Serdán
      • Santa Eulalia District
        • East Camp
Megaw, P.K.M., 1990b, Geology and geochemistry of the Santa Eulalia mining district, Chihuahua, Mexico.: Unpublished Ph.D. Thesis, Univ. of Arizona, 549 p
  • Hidalgo
    • Mun. de Molango
Zwicker, W.K. et al (1962) Nsutite - a widespread manganese oxide mineral. American Mineralogist, 47, 246-266.
      • Otongo
Panczner(1987):284.
New Zealand
 
  • North Island
    • Auckland Region
Zwicker, W.K. et al (1962) Nsutite - a widespread manganese oxide mineral. American Mineralogist, 47, 246-266.
Norway
 
  • Telemark
    • Seljord
      • Kivledalen
Neumann, H. (1985): Norges Mineraler. Norges Geologiske Undersøkelse Skrifter 68, p. 74.
Philippines
 
  • Visayas
    • Western Visayas Region
      • Palawan Province
        • Busuanga Island
Zwicker, W.K. et al (1962) Nsutite - a widespread manganese oxide mineral. American Mineralogist, 47, 246-266.
Portugal
 
  • Guarda District
    • Gouveia
      • Folgosinho
  • Viseu District
    • Sátão
      • Ferreira de Aves
        • Aldeia Nova
Martins da Pedra collection
Romania
 
  • Suceava Co.
    • Suceava district
      • Iacobeni (Jakobeny; Jacobeny; Jakabfalva)
http://minerals-of-the-carpathians.eu
Russia
 
  • Urals Region
    • Middle Urals
      • Sverdlovskaya Oblast'
        • Ekaterinburg (Sverdlovsk)
          • Kurganovo
Brusnitsyn A.I. (2000) Rhodonite deposits of Middle Ural, - S.-Peterburg Univercity press, p. 200 (in Rus.).
    • Southern Urals
      • Chelyabinsk Oblast'
        • Kusinskii raion
          • Magnitka
Pekov, I. (1998) Minerals First discovered on the territory of the former Soviet Union 369p. Ocean Pictures, Moscow
      • Orenburgskaya Oblast'
        • Orsk
          • Khalilovskii District
            • Khabarninskii massif
Sharkov, A.A. (2009): Lithology and Mineral Resources 44(1), 19-35.
South Africa
 
  • Northern Cape Province
    • Kalahari manganese field
      • Hotazel
Cairncross, B. and Dixon, R., (1995) Minerals of South Africa. The Geological Society of South Africa: pp 227.
South Korea
 
  • Gyeongsangbuk-do (Kyongsang-bukto; Gyeongsangbugdo)
    • Bonghwa-gun
Bernard, J. & Hyrsl, J. (2004) Minerals and their Localities.
Switzerland
 
  • Wallis (Valais)
    • Turtmann Valley
      • Pipjitälli
Ansermet, S. (2012): Mines et minéraux du Valais - II. Anniviers et Tourtemagne. With contributions by N. Meisser, Ed. Porte-plumes (Ayer)
USA
 
  • Arizona
    • Santa Cruz Co.
      • Patagonia Mts
        • Harshaw District
          • Harshaw
            • Hardshell Gulch
Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 315; Koutz, F. (1984), The Hardshell silver, base-metal, Mn-oxide deposit, in Wilkins, J. (editor), AZ Geol. Soc. Digest: 15: 199.
    • Yuma Co.
      • Kofa Mts (S.H. Mts)
        • Kofa District
          • Kofa Game Range
            • King of Arizona Mine (King of Arizona property; King of Arizona group of claims; King of Arizona vein; Kofa Mine; Gleason Mine; Homestake claim)
Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 240, 315.
  • California
    • Trinity Co.
      • Coastal Range
        • Three Forks
Huebner, J. Stephen; Flohr, Marta J. (1990) Microbanded manganese formations; protoliths in the Franciscan Complex, California; USGS Professional Paper 1502.
  • Maine
    • Somerset Co.
      • Parlin Pond Township
Anderson, 1991. Maine Mineral Localities, 2nd ed.
  • Montana
    • Granite Co.
      • Philipsburg District (Flint Creek District)
Geology and Ore Deposits of the Philipsburg District, Granite Co., Montana; William C. Prinz, 1967
Geology and Ore Deposits of the Philipsburg District, Granite Co., Montana; William C. Prinz, 1967
        • Durango & Moorlight Group (Durango & Moonlight Group)
Geology and Ore Deposits of the Philipsburg District, Granite Co., Montana; William C. Prinz, 1967
Geology and Ore Deposits of the Philipsburg District, Granite Co., Montana; William C. Prinz, 1967
  • Utah
    • Utah Co.
      • East Tintic Mts
        • East Tintic District
UGMS Bull 117 Minerals and Mineral Localities of Utah; U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY PROFESSIONAL PAPER 1024,
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