Schalenblende
A rock subtype
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About Schalenblende
Colour:
Beige to brown.
Name:
From the German words "Schale" and "Blende", meaning "shell ore", in allusion to its concentric-layered structure.
A compact, fine-grained mixture of sulfides, dominated by sphalerite of a mid-brown to yellow or cream colour, occurring in concentric layers with reniform surfaces which also may contain intergrown marcasite, pyrite, galena and possible wurtzite. It is believed to have formed by relatively rapid crystallization of a low temperature sulfide gel (gel: colloidal dispersion).
It is sometimes considered a colloidal variety of sphalerite, but as it is typically a variable mixture of minerals, it is currently listed here as a rock type.
See "Best Minerals" article on Schalenblende, by Harjo Neutkens: https://www.mindat.org/a/best_schalenblende
It is sometimes considered a colloidal variety of sphalerite, but as it is typically a variable mixture of minerals, it is currently listed here as a rock type.
See "Best Minerals" article on Schalenblende, by Harjo Neutkens: https://www.mindat.org/a/best_schalenblende
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
3556
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:3556:5
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
c85b9cf6-b4dd-46f5-a02f-da78d883eda3
Classification of Schalenblende
Mineralogy of Schalenblende
Essential minerals - these are minerals that are required within the classification of this rock:
| Sphalerite | ZnS |
Non-essential minerals - these minerals are common, sometimes major components, but are not always present:
Physical Properties of Schalenblende
Transparency:
Opaque
Colour:
Beige to brown.
Streak:
brown
Synonyms of Schalenblende
Common Associates
Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
| 365 photos of Schalenblende associated with Galena | PbS |
| 231 photos of Schalenblende associated with Marcasite | FeS2 |
| 123 photos of Schalenblende associated with Calcite | CaCO3 |
| 83 photos of Schalenblende associated with Sphalerite | ZnS |
| 46 photos of Schalenblende associated with Strickblende | PbS |
| 29 photos of Schalenblende associated with Dolomite | CaMg(CO3)2 |
| 28 photos of Schalenblende associated with Jordanite | Pb14As6S23 |
| 26 photos of Schalenblende associated with Pyrite | FeS2 |
| 25 photos of Schalenblende associated with Baryte | BaSO4 |
| 10 photos of Schalenblende associated with Smithsonite | ZnCO3 |
Internet Links for Schalenblende
mindat.org URL:
https://www.mindat.org/min-3556.html
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References for Schalenblende
Reference List:
Localities for Schalenblende
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The Locality List
- This locality has map coordinates listed.
- This locality has estimated coordinates.
â - 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).
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Argentina | |
| Coira et al. (1995) +1 other reference |
Australia | |
| R Bottrill collection |
| Philip Bluemner Collection +1 other reference |
Austria | |
| Fotini Kanaki (1972) |
| Niedermayr et al. (1995) |
| Martin Rich collection | |
| Exel (1993) |
| Exel (1993) |
Belgium | |
| L. Dejonghe |
| Paul deBondt |
| Paul De Bondt |
| P. Bluemner |
| Centenaire de l`Association des ... +2 other references | |
| Schulz (1886) | |
| Paul De Bondt collection | |
| Uebags (1971) | |
| Uebags (1971) | |
| Uebags (1972) | |
| Dejonghe et al. (1993) | |
| Paul De Bondt collection |
| Dejonghe et al. (1993) |
| MĂŠlon et al. (1976) +1 other reference | |
| Paul De Bondt collection |
| Braun et al. (1857) | |
| Paul De Bondt collection +1 other reference | |
| Dejonghe et al. (1993) | |
| Dejonghe et al. (1993) | |
| Dejonghe et al. (1993) | |
| Dejonghe (2009) |
| Dejonghe (2009) | |
| Dejonghe (2009) | |
| H. Buttgenbach |
| Paul De Bondt collection | |
Bolivia | |
| Federico Ahlfeld and Alejandro Schneider-Scherbina (1964) |
Canada | |
| Roedder +3 other references |
| Roger Lang specimen |
| King (n.d.) +1 other reference |
| Maggie Wilson |
China | |
| Yucai Song et al. (2013) |
Czech Republic | |
| Paul De Bondt. |
| A. Tomek |
France | |
| PĂŠlisson (1989) |
| Pascal Chollet collection |
| Philip Bluemner Collection |
| BRGM Report 1960 |
Germany | |
| Philip Bluemner Collection |
| Walenta (1992) |
| WeiĂ (1990) |
| undefined +2 other references |
| Lapis Mineralian Magazin Jg. 10 Nr 12 ... | |
| Lapis 9 (1) |
| Philip Bluemner Collection |
| G. Gebhard: Ramsbeck Erzbergbau im ... |
| WeiĂ (1990) |
| WeiĂ (1990) | |
| WeiĂ (1990) |
| WeiĂ (1990) |
| Leon Hupperichs collection |
| www.stollberg-abc.de and collection ... | |
| |
| Aufschluss 90 (2) | |
| collection Leon Hupperichs | |
| R. Lang pers. finds | |
| Harjo Neutkens collection |
| Paul De Bondt collection |
| Eberhard Riech collection |
| Own collection |
| Paul De Bondt collection |
| C. Doelter und H. Leitmeier ( 1926 ) |
| P Haas collection |
| Philip Bluemner Collection |
Greece | |
| Bull. MinĂŠral. |
Ireland | |
| Paul De Bondt collection |
Italy | |
| Paul De Bondt collection |
| Gruppo Mineralogico A.U.S.E.R. (2011) |
| Tufar (1992) |
| Tornquist (1932) |
| Lagny et al. (1973) |
Morocco | |
| Philip Bluemner Collection |
Namibia | |
| Sitoka (2014) |
Nigeria | |
| Akande et al. (1993) |
Pacific Ocean | |
| Lalou et al. (1989) | |
Peru | |
| Paul De Bondt collection |
Poland | |
| Paul De Bondt collection |
| David Soler collection +1 other reference |
| Coppola et al. (2009) | |
| Madziarz (2008) |
| P Haas collection +1 other reference |
| Kuba Kornaga collection. | |
| Eligiusz SzeĹÄg collection |
| JMK'2019 | |
| Roemer (1870) |
Slovenia | |
| ⢠Aleksander ReÄnik (2010) | |
| Philip Bluemner Collection | |
South Africa | |
| Cairncross et al. (2013) |
Spain | |
| LĂłpez (n.d.) |
| FernĂĄndez-MartĂnez et al. (1996) |
| Paul De Bondt collection |
| Philip Bluemner Collection +1 other reference |
| GarcĂa +3 other references |
| www.foro-minerales.com (n.d.) |
Tunisia | |
| Mseddi et al. (2014) |
| Amer.Min. (1969) |
| Philip Bluemner Collection +1 other reference |
UK | |
| Paul De Bondt collection |
| Grguric et al. (2006) |
| Paul De Bondt collection |
Ukraine | |
| Wyczynski (1887) |
USA | |
| Eckel et al. (1997) |
| Ex Charles Noll collection |
| Philip Blumner collection |
| Philip Bluemner Collection |
| Paul De Bondt collection |
| www.uwgb.edu (n.d.) |
Schmalgraf mine, Kelmis, Liège, Wallonia, Belgium