Spherocobaltite

Spherocobaltite

Bou Azzer mining district, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco

Spherocobaltite

Kakanda deposit, Lubudi, Haut-Katanga, DR Congo

Spherocobaltite

Aghbar Mine, Aghbar, Zagora Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco

Spherocobaltite

Bou Azzer mining district, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco

Spherocobaltite

Kakanda deposit, Lubudi, Haut-Katanga, DR Congo

Spherocobaltite

Aghbar Mine, Aghbar, Zagora Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco

Spherocobaltite

Bou Azzer mining district, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco

Spherocobaltite

Kakanda deposit, Lubudi, Haut-Katanga, DR Congo

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Optical Data of SpherocobaltiteHide

Type:

Uniaxial (-)

RI values:

n_ω = 1.855 n_ε = 1.600

Birefringence:

0.255

Max Birefringence:

δ = 0.255

Image shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness)
and does not take into account mineral colouration.

Surface Relief:

High

Pleochroism:

Visible

Comments:

Dichroic: O = violet-red; E = rose-red.

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ID	Species	Reference	Link	Year	Locality	Pressure (GPa)	Temp (K)
0000104	Spherocobaltite	Graf D L (1961) Crystallographic tables for the rhombohedral carbonates American Mineralogist 46 1283-1316		1961		0	293
0010021	Spherocobaltite	Pertlik F (1986) Structures of hydrothermally synthesized cobalt(II) carbonate and nickel(II) carbonate Acta Crystallographica C42 4-5		1986	synthetic	0	293

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Related Minerals - Nickel-Strunz GroupingHide

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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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- 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
Northern Territory Central Desert Region Jervois Station Jervois Range ⓘ Reward Mine (Reward lead; Hanlon's Reward)	Hodge-Smith, T. (1932) Geological and mineralogical observations in Central Australia. Records of the Australian Museum 18(8), pp.415–442, plates liii–lv [13 September 1932].
Queensland Cloncurry Shire Kuridala ⓘ Success Mine	Vera Munro-Smith (2006) Cobalt Mineralisation in Selected Australian Deposits. PhD thesis, University of Western Sydney.
Selwyn District ⓘ Mount Cobalt Mine	Australian Journal of Mineralogy 1(2): 23; Day, B. (1998) Collecting in the Spinifex. UK Journal of Mines & Minerals, Vol. 19, pg. 24-27. ; Day, B. and Beyer, B., 1995, Some mines of the Mt Isa district, Queensland; the Mt Cobalt mine. Australian Journal of Mineralogy 1(2): 17-23.
South Australia Flinders Ranges North Flinders Ranges Vulkathunha - Gammon Ranges National Park ⓘ O'Donoghue's Castle Mine (O'Donohue's Castle Mine)	; Noble et al, 1983, Catalogue of South Australian Minerals. SADM handbook 7
Canada
Ontario Timiskaming District Cobalt-Gowganda region Cobalt area ⓘ Coleman Township	Knight, Cyril W. (1922). Geology of The Mine Workings of Cobalt and South Lorraine Areas; Thirty - First Annual Report of the Ontario Department of Mines, Vol. 21, Pt.2, P. 36.
ⓘ O'Brien Mine	Traill R. J. (1983): Catalogue of Canadian Minerals Revised, Geological Survey of Canada, Paper 80-18. P. 338.
Québec Montérégie La Vallée-du-Richelieu RCM Mont Saint-Hilaire ⓘ Poudrette quarry (De-Mix quarry; Demix quarry; Uni-Mix quarry; Carrière Mont Saint-Hilaire; MSH)	Horváth et al. (2019): Mont Saint-Hilaire: History, Geology, Mineralogy. Canadian Mineralogist Special Publication 14 (in press).
Chile
Atacama Copiapó Province Tierra Amarilla Pampa Larga mining district ⓘ Veta Negra Mine	samples analysed by Gerhard Mohn and Joy Desor
China
Qinghai Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture Golmud City (Ge'ermu Co.) Qimantage Mountains ⓘ Kendekeke Mine (Kendekok Mine)	Chunyan Dong, Xiaoguo Chi, Fengyue Sun, and Yuan Zhang (2005): Multipurpose Utilization of Mineral Resources 1(1), 29-33
DR Congo
Haut-Katanga Kambove District ⓘ Kambove Principal Mine	Lapis (1992) 17(3), 13-40.; http://www.champ-hannut.be/fichierpdf/Rev%20SP%202017%20NL.pdf
Kamoya ⓘ Kamoya South II Mine (Kamoya Sud Mine; Kamoya South Mine)	Weiss, S. (2006): Carrollit, Dolomit, Nickelin, Sphärocobaltit und Baryt aus der Provinz Shaba, Kongo. LAPIS 31 (9), 44-46; King, V. & R.L. Morgan (2005), Crystallograpy of Carrollite from the Kamoya South II mine, Democratic Republic of Congo, Rochester Mineralogical Symposium.
ⓘ Mindingi Mine (Mindigi Mine)	Deliens, M. (1996) Overzicht van de mineralogie van de koper-, kobalt- en uraniumvoorkomens in Zuid-Shaba (Zaïre). Pages 35-49 in: Schatten der Aarde. Van mineraal tot juweel. Tentoonstelling in de abdij Saint-Gérard de Brogne van 27 april tot 27 oktober 1996. Catalogus opgemaakt onder de leiding van R. Warin, AGAB en P. Van hee, MKA (in Dutch).
Shinkolobwe ⓘ Shinkolobwe Mine (Kasolo Mine)	http://edit.africamuseum.be/geco_website/pdf/Shinkolobwe.pdf
Lubudi Kakanda deposit ⓘ Kakanda North Mine	Rob Lavinsky specimen; Gauthier, G. and Deliens, M. (1999) Cobalt minerals of the Katanga Crescent, Congo. Mineralogical Record 30 (4): 255-273.; http://www.champ-hannut.be/fichierpdf/Rev%20SP%202017%20NL.pdf
Lubumbashi ⓘ L'Etoile du Congo Mine (Star of the Congo Mine; Kalukuluku Mine)	Palache, C., Berman, H., & Frondel, C. (1951), The System of Mineralogy of James Dwight Dana and Edward Salisbury Dana, Yale University 1837-1892, Volume II: 176, 790.
ⓘ Ruashi Mine	No reference listed
Lualaba Kolwezi mining district ⓘ Kabolela Mine	Lapis (1992) 17(3), 13-40.; Deliens, M. (1996) Overzicht van de mineralogie van de koper-, kobalt- en uraniumvoorkomens in Zuid-Shaba (Zaïre). Pages 35-49 in: Schatten der Aarde. Van mineraal tot juweel. Tentoonstelling in de abdij Saint-Gérard de Brogne van 27 april tot 27 oktober 1996. Catalogus opgemaakt onder de leiding van R. Warin, AGAB en P. Van hee, MKA (in Dutch).; http://www.champ-hannut.be/fichierpdf/Rev%20SP%202017%20NL.pdf
ⓘ Kalongwe deposit	ARLIGUIE M collection
ⓘ Kamoto	L Rantos collection
ⓘ Kamoto Principal Mine (Kamoto Fond Mine; Kamoto Mine)	Gauthier, G. & Deliens, M. (1999): Cobalt minerals of the Katanga Crescent, Congo. Mineralogical Record 30 (4): 255-273
Kisamfu ⓘ Kansuki Cu-Co deposit	Xiangqian Li, Yanling Yan, and Xianli Xu (2009): Mineral Resources and Geology 29(3), 253-257
Kolwezi ⓘ Kolwezi Mine
ⓘ Musonoi Mine (Musonoi Extension Mine)	Lapis 17(3), 13-40 (1992); Wilson, W. E. (2018) The Musonoi mine, Kolwezi District, Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Mineralogical Record 49:236-304
ⓘ Mashamba West Mine	[www.johnbetts-fineminerals.com]
ⓘ Mupine Mine	Lapis 17(3), 13-40 (1992)
ⓘ Tenke-Fungurume area	http://www.tenke.com/s/CopperCobaltDeposit.asp
ⓘ Kansalawile	Fay, I., & Barton, M. D. (2012). Alteration and ore distribution in the Proterozoic Mines Series, Tenke-Fungurume Cu–Co district, Democratic Republic of Congo. Mineralium Deposita, 47(5), 501-519.
ⓘ Mambilima	Fay, I., & Barton, M. D. (2012). Alteration and ore distribution in the Proterozoic Mines Series, Tenke-Fungurume Cu–Co district, Democratic Republic of Congo. Mineralium Deposita, 47(5), 501-519.
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia Arnsberg Siegen-Wittgenstein Siegen Eiserfeld ⓘ Eisenzecher Zug Mine	Wittern: "Mineralfundorte in Deutschland", 2001
Saxony Erzgebirgskreis Marienberg Lauta ⓘ Vater Abraham Mine ("Shaft 139"; Shaft 152)	Hajek, W. (2010): Kristallwelten Marienberg. Weise Verlag, München.
Schneeberg Neustädtel ⓘ Daniel Mine (St. Daniel Mine) (TL)	[Jahrb. Berg- und Hüttenwesen, Abh.(1877) p. 53; Clark, 1993 - "Hey's Mineral Index"]
ⓘ Siebenschlehen Mine (Shaft 10)	Lapis 30(7/8):41-70 (2005)
Greece
Attica East Attica Lavreotiki Lavrion Mining District Agios Konstantinos (Kamariza) ⓘ Kamariza mines (Kamareza mines)	No reference listed
Italy
Emilia-Romagna Parma Province Berceto Corchia mine ⓘ Perboni Q. 770	ADORNI F., GUELFI F. (1997) - La miniera di Fe e Cu di Corchia, Berceto, Appennino Parmense. - Riv. Min. It., N. 3, 217-250.
Liguria Genoa Genoa Borzoli ⓘ Mt. Ramazzo Mine	analysed by Dr. Anthony Kampf, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, USA
Sestri Levante ⓘ Libiola Mine	Palache, C., Berman, H., & Frondel, C. (1951), The System of Mineralogy of James Dwight Dana and Edward Salisbury Dana, Yale University 1837-1892, Volume II: 176.
Savona Province Castelvecchio di Rocca Barbena ⓘ Zuccarello (Rian Gianco)	Pelloux, A. (1926) Res Ligusticae LVI. Sferocobaltite e altri minerali della valle del Neva. Annali del Museo Civico di Storia Naturale Giacomo Doria, 52 (1925-1928), 269-272; Palache, C., Berman, H., Frondel, C. (1951) The System of Mineralogy of James Dwight Dana and Edward Salisbury Dana, Yale University 1837-1892. Seventh edition, revised and enlarged. Volume II. Halides, Nitrates, Borates, Carbonates, Sulfates, Phosphates, Arsenates, Tungstates, Molybdates, etc. John Wiley & Sons, New York, pages 175-176 (reported as cobaltocalcite); Gramaccioli, C.M. (1975) Minerali alpini e prealpini. Istituto Italiano Edizioni Atlas, Bergamo, 2 vol., 472 pp.; Antofilli, M., Borgo, E., Palenzona, A. (1985) I nostri minerali. Geologia e mineralogia in Liguria. II Edizione. SAGEP Editrice, Genova, 296 pp.; Anthony, J.W., Bideaux, R.A., Bladh, K.W., Nichols, M.C. (2003) Handbook of Mineralogy. Volume V. Borates, Carbonates, Sulfates. Mineral Data Publishing, Tucson, Arizona, 813 pp.; Belmonte, D., Bracco, R., Marchesini, M. (2010) Ma la sferocobaltite in Liguria ...? Prie - Notiziario di mineralogia ligure, 6, Maggio – Agosto 2010, 50-55.
Sardinia South Sardinia Province Fluminimaggiore ⓘ Sa Menga Mine	Stara, P., Rizzo, R., Tanca, G.A. (1996): Iglesiente e Arburese. Miniere e Minerali. Edito a cura dell'EMSA e "varie associazioni mineralogiche", Volume 2°, 192 pp.
Gonnosfanadiga ⓘ Nuraxi De Togoro Prospect	Stara, P., Rizzo, R., Tanca, G.A. (1996): Iglesiente e Arburese. Miniere e Minerali. Edito a cura dell'EMSA e "varie associazioni mineralogiche", Volume 2, 192 pp.
ⓘ S'Acqua is Prunas Mine (Acqua is Prunas Mine)	Stara, P., Rizzo, R., Tanca, G.A. (1996): Iglesiente e Arburese. Miniere e Minerali. Edito a cura dell'EMSA e "varie associazioni mineralogiche", Volume 2°, 239 pp.
Japan
Hyogo Prefecture Asago City Ikuno-cho-ono ⓘ Ikuno mine	Kato (1973) Sakurai Koubutsu Hyohon, 35. (Kinichi Sakurai collection)
Mexico
Baja California Sur Mulegé Municipality Santa Rosalía ⓘ Boleo District	Palache, C., Berman, H., & Frondel, C. (1951), The System of Mineralogy of James Dwight Dana and Edward Salisbury Dana, Yale University 1837-1892, Volume II: 176; Mineralogical Record: 29: 43.
Arroyo de la Providencia ⓘ Rancheria Mine	Panczner (1987): 348, 350.
Arroyo de la Soledad ⓘ Amelia Mine	Panczner(1987):92-350.
Arroyo del Boleo ⓘ Curuglu Mine	Panczner(1987):92-350.
Zacatecas Concepción del Oro Municipality Aranzazú ⓘ Aranzazú Mine	Panczner(1987):84-359.
Concepción del Oro ⓘ Aranzazú Mine (Cobre Mine; El Cobre; Arroyos Azules mine)	Panczner(1987):350.
Morocco
Drâa-Tafilalet Region Zagora Province Aghbar ⓘ Aghbar Mine (Arhbar Mine)	Favreau, G. and Dietrich, J. E. (2006). Die Mineralien von Bou Azzer. Lapis 31(7/8), 27-68
ⓘ Aghbar open pit	Favreau, G. and Dietrich, J. E. (2006). Die Mineralien von Bou Azzer. Lapis 31(7/8), 27-68
Agoudal ⓘ Agoudal Centre Quarry	Tomasz Praszkier (2010) Lapis, 35, #11, 29-31.
ⓘ Agoudal Mines	Favreau, G. and Dietrich, J. E. (2006). Die Mineralien von Bou Azzer. Lapis 31(7/8), 27-68
Aït Ahmane ⓘ Vein No. 51	Favreau, G. and Dietrich, J. E. (2006). Die Mineralien von Bou Azzer. Lapis 31(7/8), 27-68
ⓘ Bou Azzer Vein No.2	Favreau, G. and Dietrich, J. E. (2006). Die Mineralien von Bou Azzer. Lapis 31(7/8), 27-68
Oumlil ⓘ Oumlil Mine (incl. Oumlil East Mine)	Favreau, G. and Dietrich, J. E. (2006). Die Mineralien von Bou Azzer. Lapis 31(7/8), 27-68
Slovakia
Košice Region Rožňava District ⓘ Dobšiná	Koděra et all.,1990: Topografická mineralógia Slovenska, I-III, 1590p
Dobšiná mining district ⓘ Zemberg-Terézia vein system	Zipser Ch. A., 1817: Versuch eines topograpisch-mineralogischen Handbuches von Ungarn. Carl Friedrich Wigand, Oedenburg, 440 p. (in German)
Spain
Andalusia Almería Huércal-Overa Cuesta Alta Cerro Minado Mines ⓘ La Cena del Depósito concession	VIÑALS, J., FAVREAU, G., and EYTIER C. & J.-R. (2010): Bobkingite, capgaronnite, juanitaite, gerhardtite, reevesite and other rare minerals from Cerro Minado, Huercal-Overa (Almería). Mineral Up, 4, 3, 6-23 Versions simultaneously published in Catalan (Mineralogistes de Catalunya); in Spanish version (Revista de Minerales).
Córdoba Villanueva de Córdoba ⓘ Espuela de San Miguel Mine	Schnorrer, G. (2000): Die Minerale der ehemaligen Grube Espuela de San Miguel bei Villanueva de Cordoba, Prov. Cordoba in Spanien. Der Aufschluss, 51, 211-222. (in German)
Switzerland
Valais Leuk Turtmann-Unterems ⓘ Turtmann Valley	Frank Keutsch collection; specimen with spherocobaltite (Ca-free), safflorite and heterogenite.
USA
Arizona Coconino County Cameron Mining District ⓘ Cameron	Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 376; Austin, S.R. (1964), Mineralogy of the Cameron area, Coconino Co., AZ, US Atomic Energy Comm. RME 99. Tech Inf. Serv., Oak Ridge, TN: 99.; Bollin, E. M., & Kerr, P. F. (1958). Uranium mineralization near Cameron, Arizona. In Guidebook of the Black Mesa Basin, northern Arizona: New Mexico Geological Society, 9th Field Conference Society Guidebook (Vol. 9, pp. 161-168).
Utah Emery Co. San Rafael Mining District (San Rafael Swell) ⓘ Lucky Strike No. 2 Mine (Lucky Strike #2)	Am Min 40:201-206
Zambia
Copperbelt Province Chililabombwe District ⓘ Konkola Mine	Torremans, K., Gauquie, J., Boyce, A. J., Barrie, C. D., Dewaele, S., Sikazwe, O., & Muchez, P. (2013). Remobilisation features and structural control on ore grade distribution at the Konkola stratiform Cu–Co ore deposit, Zambia. Journal of African Earth Sciences, 79, 10-23.