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Malacon

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Malacon

Hidra, Flekkefjord, Agder, Norway
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Malacon

Ambatofotsikely pegmatite, Betsohana, Mandoto, Vakinankaratra, Madagascar
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Malacon

Ambatofotsikely pegmatite, Betsohana, Mandoto, Vakinankaratra, Madagascar
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Malacon

Hidra, Flekkefjord, Agder, Norway
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Malacon

Ambatofotsikely pegmatite, Betsohana, Mandoto, Vakinankaratra, Madagascar
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Malacon

Ambatofotsikely pegmatite, Betsohana, Mandoto, Vakinankaratra, Madagascar
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Malacon

Hidra, Flekkefjord, Agder, Norway
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Malacon

Ambatofotsikely pegmatite, Betsohana, Mandoto, Vakinankaratra, Madagascar
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About MalaconHide

Formula:
Zr(SiO4)
Name:
From the greek μαλακός (malakos=soft) because the mineral is softer than ordinary zircon (Scheerer, Annalen der Physik 1844, p. 436).
A variety of Zircon

Malacon is an altered hydrated Zircon with curved, rounded crystals. An alternative spelling is "Malakon"



Chemical Properties of MalaconHide

Formula:
Zr(SiO4)
Elements listed:
O, Si, Zr - search for minerals with similar chemistry

Other Language Names for MalaconHide

Chuvash:Malacon
German:Malakon
Simplified Chinese:变水锆石

Common AssociatesHide

Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
1 photo of Malacon associated with Wolframite(Fe2+)WO4to (Mn2+)WO4
1 photo of Malacon associated with ApatiteCa5(PO4)3(Cl/F/OH)
1 photo of Malacon associated with MicroclineK(AlSi3O8)

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 MalaconHide

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Scheerer, T. (1844): Polykras und Malakon, zwei neue Mineralspecies, Annalen der Physik und Chemie (Herausgegeben zu Berlin von J. C. Poggendorff), Vol. 138 (ser. 2/62), 429-443
Lacroix, A. (1922): Minéralogie de Madagascar. Tome 1. Paris (Edition Challamel), pp 239-242.
Goldschmidt, V.M. & Thomassen, L. (1923): Das Vorkommen des Elements No. 72 (Hafnium) im Malakon und Alvit. Norsk Geologisk Tidsskrift. 7, 61-68. [http://foreninger.uio.no/ngf/ngt/pdfs/NGT_07_1_061-068.pdf]

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Localities for MalaconHide

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.
Brazil
 
  • Amazonas
    • Presidente Figueiredo
Horbe, M. A., Horbe, A. C., Costi, H. T., & Teixeira, J. T. (1991). Geochemical characteristics of cryolite-tin-bearing granites from the Pitinga mine, northwestern Brazil—a review. Journal of Geochemical Exploration, 40(1), 227-249.
China
 
  • Hubei
    • Xiangfan
      • Zaoyang Co.
Liangming Fan, Shihe Chang, Qing Liu (1989): Journal of Chengdu University of Technology, Science & Technology Edition 30(1)
Finland
 
  • Southwest Finland
    • Kimitoön (Kemiönsaari)
      • Kimitoön Island
Nordenskiöld, A. E. (1863): Om tantalitartade mineralier från nejden af Torro, Öfversigt af Kongliga Vetenskaps-Akademiens Förhandlingar, 20, 443-453
Kyrgyzstan
 
  • Talas Region
    • Ak-Tyuz ore Field
Djenchuraeva, R. D., Borisov, F. I., Pak, N. T., & Malyukova, N. N. (2008). Metallogeny and geodynamics of the Aktiuz–Boordu mining district, northern Tien Shan, Kyrgyzstan. Journal of Asian Earth Sciences, 32(2-4), 280-299.
Djenchuraeva, R. D., Borisov, F. I., Pak, N. T., & Malyukova, N. N. (2008). Metallogeny and geodynamics of the Aktiuz–Boordu mining district, northern Tien Shan, Kyrgyzstan. Journal of Asian Earth Sciences, 32(2-4), 280-299.
Madagascar
 
  • Amoron'i Mania
    • Ambositra
Michel Arliguie collection & photo (Photo ID: 915784), old sample
    • Fandriana
      • Tsarazaza
Behier, J. (1963): Carte mineralogique de Madagascar. Archive Service Géologique Madagascar. A 1871
  • Analamanga
    • Anjozorobe
      • Beronono
Behier, J. (1960): Contribution á la mineralogie de Madagascar. Annales Géologiques de Madagascar XXIX, Tananarive, 19-20
    • Ankazobe District
      • Ambolotarakely
Besaire, H. (1966): Gites mineraux de Madagascar. Annales Géologiques de Madagascar XXXIV, Tananarive, p 390
      • Andranomiady
Behier, J. (1960): Contribution á la Minéralogie de Madagascar. Annales Géologiques de Madagascar XXIX, Tananarive, p 36
  • Betsiboka
    • Tsaratanàna
      • Bekapaika Commune
Michel Arliguie collection & photo (photo id 891532) ( Ex J. Behier collection)
Behier, J. (1960): Contribution á la mineralogie de Madagascar. Annales Géologiques de Madagascar XXIX, Tananarive. p 37
Behier, J. (1960): Contribution á la mineralogie de Madagascar. Annales Géologiques de Madagascar XXIX, Tananarive, 20
      • Manakana Commune
Michel Arliguie collection & photo (photo id 899263), old collection
Michel Arliguie collection & photo (Photo ID: 946864, old sample)
  • Boeny
    • Ambato-Boeni
      • Andranomamy
        • Kelimaizina
Behier, J. (1960): Travaux mineralogiques. In Besaire, H. (ed): Rapport Annuel du Service Geologique pour 1960. Republique Madagascar, Tananarive. 181-199
  • Haute Matsiatra
    • Ikalamavony
      • Fitampito
Behier, J. (1960): Travaux mineralogiques. In Besaire, H. (ed): Rapport Annuel du Service Geologique pour 1960. Republique Madagascar, Tananarive. 181-199
  • Itasy
    • Soavinandriana District
      • Amparaky
Behier, J. (1963): Carte mineralogique de Madagascar. Archive Service Géologique Madagascar. A 1871
Lacroix, A. (1923): Mineralogie de Madagascar, Tome III. Géologie-Minéralogie descriptive. A. Challamel (Éditeur), Paris. p. 309.
Lacroix, A. (1923): Mineralogie de Madagascar, Tome III. Géologie-Minéralogie descriptive. A. Challamel (Éditeur), Paris. p. 309.
      • Ankisabe
Behier, J. (1963): Carte minéralogique de Madagascar. Archive Service Géologique Madagascar. A 1871; Guigues, J. (1955): Etude des gisements de pegmatite de Madagascar (Deuxième partie). Travaux du Bureau Géologiques de Madagascar 67, Service Geologique, Tananarive, p 5
      • Mahavelona
Behier, J. (1963): Carte minéralogique de Madagascar. Archive Service Géologique Madagascar. A 1871
Behier, J. (1960): Contribution á la Minéralogie de Madagascar. Annales Géologiques de Madagascar XXIX, Tananarive, p 75
      • Tamponala
Behier, J. (1963): Carte minéralogique de Madagascar. Archive Service Géologique Madagascar. A 1871
  • Vakinankaratra
    • Antsirabe II
      • Sahanivotry Manandona
Besairie H. (1966): Les Gites Minéraux de Madagascar. Annales Géologiques de Madagascar, Tananarive. 34, p.71 + 390
    • Betafo
      • Andrembesoa
Behier, J. (1963): Carte minéralogique de Madagascar. Archive Service Géologique Madagascar. A 1871
      • Anosiarivo Manapa
        • Manapa pegmatite Field
Behier, J. (1963): Carte mineralogique de Madagascar. Archive Service Géologique Madagascar. A 1871
      • Betafo Commune
Lacroix, A. (1922): Mineralogie de Madagascar, Tome I. Géologie-Minéralogie descriptive. A.Challamel (Éditeur), Paris. 624p , p 379
      • Inanantonana
Behier, J. (1963): Carte mineralogique de Madagascar. Archive Service Géologique Madagascar. A 1871
      • Mahaiza
Behier, J. (1963): Carte mineralogique de Madagascar. Archive Service Gélogique Madagascar. A 1871.
    • Faratsiho
Behier, J. (1963): Carte mineralogique de Madagascar. Archive Service Géologique Madagascar. A 1871
      • Miandrarivo
Behier, J. (1963): Carte mineralogique de Madagascar. Archive Service Gélogique Madagascar. A 1871
      • Vinaninony Atsimo
Behier, J. (1963): Carte minéralogique de Madagascar. Archive Service Géologique Madagascar. A 1871
Lacroix, A. (1923): Mineralogie de Madagascar, Tome III. Géologie-Minéralogie descriptive. A. Challamel (Éditeur), Paris. p. 309.
    • Mandoto
      • Betsohana
Arligue Michel photo and collection
Mongolia
 
  • Töv Province
    • Nailakh Soum
      • Janchivlan
Tumenbayar, B., Batbayar, M., and Grayson, R. (2000): World Placer Journal 1, 160-174
Norway
 
  • Agder
    • Flekkefjord
Scheerer, T. (1844): Polykras und Malakon, zwei neue Mineralspecies, Annalen der Physik und Chemie (Herausgegeben zu Berlin von J. C. Poggendorff), Vol. 138, 429-443
        • Hæstad
Adamson, O. J. (1942): The granite pegmatites of Hitterö, SW Norway. Geologiska Föreningen i Stockholm Förhandlingar 64: 97-116
Adamson, O. J. (1942): The granite pegmatites of Hitterö, SW Norway. Geologiska Föreningen i Stockholm Förhandlingar 64: 97-116
Brøgger, W.C. (1906): Die Mineralien der Südnorwegischen Granitpegmatitgänge, I. Niobate, tantalate, titanate und titanoniobate. Videnskapsselskapets Skrifter. I.Mat-Naturv. Klasse 1906, 6, p. 96
Adamson, O. J. (1942): The granite pegmatites of Hitterö, SW Norway. Geologiska Föreningen i Stockholm Förhandlingar 64: 97-116
Ulland, L. A. (1994): Gruvedrift. in Hanssen, J., Hansson, H. & Larsen, O. (eds): (1994) Ytterst mot havet. Kystmuseet Fedrenes Minne 50 år. Hidra 1994, 63-72
Adamson, O. J. (1942): The granite pegmatites of Hitterö, SW Norway. Geologiska Föreningen i Stockholm Förhandlingar 64: 97-116
    • Iveland
      • Æretveit
Barth, T. F. W. (1931). Feltspat III. Forekomster i Iveland og Vegusdal i Aust-Agder og i flere herreder i Vest-Agder. Norges Geologiske Undersøkelse nr 128b, 111-150
    • Lindesnes
      • Vigeland
Sverdrup, T. L. (1959): The pegmatite dyke at Rømteland. Norges Geologiske Undersøkelse 211 (Årbok 1959): 124-196
    • Vennesla
      • Øvrebø
Griffin, W.L., Nilssen, B. & Jensen, B.B. (1979): Britholite-(Y) and its alteration: Reiarsdal, Vest-Agder, south Norway. Norsk Geologisk Tidsskrift 59: 265-271
  • Rogaland
    • Lund
      • Ualand
Schetelig, J. (1922): Gadolinit. in Brøgger, W.C, Vogt, Th. & Schetelig, J. (1922): Die Mineralien der südnorwegischen Granitpegmatitgänge. II. Silikate der seltenen Erde. Videnskapsselskapets Skrifter. I.Mat-Naturv. Klasse 1922. 11, 88-123
  • Troms og Finnmark
    • Alta
Barth, T. (1927): Die Pegmatitgänge der kaledonischen intrusivgesteine in Seiland-gebiete. Det Norske Videnskaps-Akademi Skrifter. 1. Mat.-Naturv. Klasse 1927. No.8. 123p
Russia
 
  • Buryatia
    • Eastern Sayan
Gordienko, I. V., Roshchektaev, P. A., & Gorokhovsky, D. V. (2016). Oka ore district of the Eastern Sayan: Geology, structural–metallogenic zonation, genetic types of ore deposits, their geodynamic formation conditions, and outlook for development. Geology of Ore Deposits, 58(5), 361-382.
  • Krasnoyarsk Krai
    • Kuragin District
Gordienko, I. V., Roshchektaev, P. A., & Gorokhovsky, D. V. (2016). Oka ore district of the Eastern Sayan: Geology, structural–metallogenic zonation, genetic types of ore deposits, their geodynamic formation conditions, and outlook for development. Geology of Ore Deposits, 58(5), 361-382.
Rwanda
 
  • Western Province
    • Ngororero
      • Gatumba
Daltry, V.D.C. and von Knorring, O. (1998) Type-mineralogy of Rwanda with particular reference to the Buranga pegmatite. Geologica Belgica: 1: 9-15.
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