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Wittichenite

A valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered
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About WitticheniteHide

Formula:
Cu3BiS3
May contain minor Ag.
Colour:
Lead grey, bronze, tin-white, steel grey, yellow
Lustre:
Metallic
Hardness:
2 - 3
Specific Gravity:
6.3 - 6.7
Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Name:
Named after its discovery locality, Neuglück Mine, Wittichen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
The BiS analogue of bytízite. Chemically the Bi analogue of skinnerite (pseudo-orthorhombic).


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
4300
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:4300:3
GUID
(UUID V4):
115da3b9-96f5-445c-863a-f70d0b6aa31a

IMA Classification of WitticheniteHide

Classification of WitticheniteHide

2.GA.20

2 : SULFIDES and SULFOSALTS (sulfides, selenides, tellurides; arsenides, antimonides, bismuthides; sulfarsenites, sulfantimonites, sulfbismuthites, etc.)
G : Sulfarsenites, sulfantimonites, sulfbismuthites
A : Neso-sulfarsenites, etc. without additional S
Dana 7th ed.:
3.4.8.1
3.4.8.1

3 : SULFOSALTS
4 : ø = 3
5.1.9

5 : Sulphosalts - Sulpharsenites and Sulphobismuthites (those containing Sn, Ge,or V are in Section 6)
1 : Sulpharsenites etc. of Cu

Mineral SymbolsHide

As of 2021 there are now IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols (abbreviations) for each mineral species, useful for tables and diagrams.

Please only use the official IMA–CNMNC symbol. Older variants are listed for historical use only.

SymbolSourceReference
WtcIMA–CNMNCWarr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43
WtcThe Canadian Mineralogist (2019)The Canadian Mineralogist (2019) The Canadian Mineralogist list of symbols for rock- and ore-forming minerals (December 30, 2019). download

Physical Properties of WitticheniteHide

Metallic
Transparency:
Opaque
Colour:
Lead grey, bronze, tin-white, steel grey, yellow
Streak:
Black
Hardness:
2 - 3 on Mohs scale
Hardness:
VHN100=170 - 187 kg/mm2 - Vickers
Tenacity:
Brittle
Cleavage:
None Observed
Density:
6.3 - 6.7 g/cm3 (Measured)    6.23 g/cm3 (Calculated)

Optical Data of WitticheniteHide

Anisotropism:
Weak, shades of dark brown
Reflectivity:
WavelengthR1R2
400nm35.0%36.9%
440nm33.2%34.7%
480nm32.6%34.1%
520nm33.2%35.0%
560nm33.6%35.3%
600nm33.2%35.2%
640nm32.8%35.2%
680nm31.7%34.6%
700nm30.8%34.0%

Reflectance graph
Graph shows reflectance levels at different wavelengths (in nm). Top of box is 100%. Peak reflectance is 36.9%.
R1 shown in black, R2 shown in red
Colour in reflected light:
White to creamy white to grayish white

Chemistry of WitticheniteHide

Mindat Formula:
Cu3BiS3

May contain minor Ag.
Common Impurities:
Ag

Crystallography of WitticheniteHide

Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Class (H-M):
2 2 2 - Disphenoidal
Space Group:
P21 21 21
Cell Parameters:
a = 7.723 Å, b = 10.395 Å, c = 6.716 Å
Ratio:
a:b:c = 0.743 : 1 : 0.646
Unit Cell V:
539.16 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
4

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0009490WitticheniteKocman V, Nuffield E W (1973) The crystal structure of wittichenite, Cu3BiS3 Acta Crystallographica B29 2528-25351973Daniel Mine, Wittichen, Baden, Germany0293
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X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide

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Radiation - Copper Kα
Data Set:
Data courtesy of RRUFF project at University of Arizona, used with permission.
Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacingIntensity
2.85 Å(100)
3.08 Å(80)
4.55 Å(40)
2.66 Å(40)
3.83 Å(30)
3.19 Å(30)
2.39 Å(30)

Geological EnvironmentHide

Paragenetic Mode(s):
Paragenetic ModeEarliest Age (Ga)
High-𝑇 alteration and/or metamorphism
33 : Minerals deposited by hydrothermal metal-rich fluids (see also [#12])

Type Occurrence of WitticheniteHide

Place of Conservation of Type Material:
Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto, Canada, M23304.
Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, 82408, 82409.
Reference:
Kenngott, A. (1853) Wittichenit. in Das Mohs´sche Mineralsystem, dem gegenwärtigen Standpuncte der Wissenschaft gemäss, Verlag und Druck von Carl Gerold & Sohn (Wien): 118-118.

Synonyms of WitticheniteHide

Other Language Names for WitticheniteHide

Varieties of WitticheniteHide

Silver-bearing WitticheniteA silver-bearing variety of wittichenite.

Common AssociatesHide

Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
19 photos of Wittichenite associated with EmplectiteCuBiS2
17 photos of Wittichenite associated with BorniteCu5FeS4
16 photos of Wittichenite associated with BaryteBaSO4
14 photos of Wittichenite associated with ChalcopyriteCuFeS2
8 photos of Wittichenite associated with ChalcociteCu2S
8 photos of Wittichenite associated with QuartzSiO2
6 photos of Wittichenite associated with CovelliteCuS
5 photos of Wittichenite associated with BismuthiniteBi2S3
5 photos of Wittichenite associated with RoquesiteCuInS2
5 photos of Wittichenite associated with PyriteFeS2

Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat GroupingHide

2.GA.ArsiccioiteAgHg2Tl(As,Sb)2S6Tet. 4 2m : I4 2m
2.GA.EckeriteAg2CuAsS3Mon. 2/m : B2/b
2.GA.PyradoketositeAg3SbS3Mon. 2/m
2.GA.05ProustiteAg3AsS3Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3c
2.GA.05PyrargyriteAg3SbS3Trig. 3m : R3c
2.GA.10PyrostilpniteAg3SbS3Mon. 2/m : P21/b
2.GA.10XanthoconiteAg3AsS3Mon. 2/m : B2/b
2.GA.15SamsoniteAg4MnSb2S6Mon. 2/m : P21/m
2.GA.20SkinneriteCu3SbS3Mon. 2/m : P21/b
2.GA.20BytíziteCu3SbSe3Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pnma
2.GA.25LapieiteNiCuSbS3Orth. 2 2 2 : P21 21 21
2.GA.25MückeiteNiCu(Bi,Sb)S3Orth. 2 2 2 : P21 21 21
2.GA.25MalyshevitePdCuBiS3Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pmmm
2.GA.25LisiguangitePtCuBiS3Orth. 2 2 2 : P21 21 21
2.GA.25RoterbäritePdBiCuSe3Orth. 2 2 2 : P21 21 21
2.GA.30AktashiteCu6Hg3As4S12Trig. 3 : R3
2.GA.30GruzdeviteCu6Hg3Sb4S12Trig. 3 : R3
2.GA.30NowackiiteCu6Zn3As4S12Trig. 3 : R3
2.GA.30ZhengminghuaiteCu6Fe3As4S12Trig. 3 : R3
2.GA.35LaffittiteAgHgAsS3Mon. 2/m
2.GA.40RouthieriteTl(Cu,Ag)(Hg,Zn)2(As,Sb)2S6Tet. 4 2m : I4 2m
2.GA.40StalderiteTl(Cu,Ag)(Zn,Fe,Hg)2(As,Sb)2S6Tet. 4 2m : I4 2m
2.GA.40RalphcannoniteAgZn2TlAs2S6Tet. 4 2m : I4 2m
2.GA.40FerrostalderiteCuFe2TlAs2S6Tet. 4 2m : I4 2m
2.GA.40Unnamed (Ag-Fe endmember of Routhierite Group)AgFe2TlAs2S6
2.GA.45ErniggliiteTl2SnAs2S6Trig. 3 : P3
2.GA.50BournonitePbCuSbS3Orth. mm2 : Pmn21
2.GA.50SeligmannitePbCuAsS3Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pmmn
2.GA.50SoučekitePbCuBi(S,Se)3Orth. mm2
2.GA.50Unnamed (Pb-Cu-Bi Selenide)PbCuBiSe3
2.GA.50CerromojoniteCuPbBiSe3Orth.
2.GA.55EldragóniteCu6BiSe4(Se2) Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/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.

Internet Links for WitticheniteHide

References for WitticheniteHide

Reference List:

Localities for WitticheniteHide

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 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). 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 (e.g. from pseudomorphs).

All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Argentina
 
  • Catamarca Province
    • Andalgalá Department
DE BRODTKORB +3 other references
PUTZ +1 other reference
PUTZ +1 other reference
  • Chubut Province
    • Gastre Department
DE BRODTKORB +1 other reference
BRODTKORB +3 other references
  • Córdoba Province
    • Calamuchita Department
      • Río de Los Sauces District
DE BRODTKORB +1 other reference
  • La Rioja Province
    • Famatina Department
      • La Mejicana mining area
Cesar Menor-Salvan collection and ...
  • Río Negro Province
    • Valcheta Department
      • San Martin pluton
DE BRODTKORB +2 other references
Dill et al. (2013)
  • Salta Province
    • Los Andes department
      • San Antonio de los Cobres
        • Organullo mining district
DE BRODTKORB +1 other reference
  • San Juan Province
    • Calingasta Department
      • Calingasta
Testa et al. (2018)
    • Caucete Department
      • La Huerta Range
        • Marayes mining district
February 2009 +3 other references
  • San Luis Province
    • Chacabuco Department
      • Concarán
Urbina Nilda
Armenia
 
  • Kotayk Province
    • Hrazdan
      • Megradzor
Kovalenker et al. (2006)
  • Syunik Province
    • Kajaran
      • Kajaran
Singer et al. (2008)
    • Kapan
Mederer et al. (2019)
    • Meghri
      • Agarak
Singer et al. (2008)
    • Sisian
      • Dastakert
Singer et al. (2008)
Australia
 
  • New South Wales
    • Buccleuch Co.
      • Wee Jasper
McQueen et al. (1985)
Gilligan (1975)
    • Dudley Co.
Gilligan et al. (1992)
    • Inglis Co.
      • Attunga
Brown et al. (1992) +1 other reference
  • Northern Territory
    • Barkly Region
      • Tennant Creek
Huston et al. (1993)
Modat Mineral Occurrence database +1 other reference
Modat Mineral Occurrence database +1 other reference
Modat Mineral Occurrence database +1 other reference
Tf from existing Mt Samual site ( double entries for location)
Huston et al. (1993)
  • South Australia
    • Eyre Peninsula
      • Middleback Range
        • Iron Knob
Francis (2010)
    • Mt Lofty Ranges
      • South Mt Lofty Ranges (Adelaide Hills)
        • Williamstown
          • Barossa and Para Wirra Goldfields
            • Humbug Scrub Diggings
Griessmann (2011)
Record of Mines Summary Card No:250
    • Pernatty Lagoon
      • Mount Gunson Copper mines
[MinRec 14:50 +5 other references
    • Punt Hill region
Nikolakopoulos (2013)
    • Roxby Downs
Ehrig et al. (2012)
  • Tasmania
    • West Coast municipality
      • Queenstown district
        • Queenstown
Ralph Bottrill et al in prep. +1 other reference
Bottrill et al. (2008)
  • Victoria
    • Towong Shire
      • Dartmouth
        • Morass Creek gorge
Henry et al. (2022)
Austria
 
  • Carinthia
    • Wolfsberg District
      • Bad Sankt Leonhard im Lavanttal
        • Kliening
Niedermayr et al. (1995)
  • Lower Austria
    • Horn District
      • Geras
        • Kottaun
Kolitsch (2014)
    • Neunkirchen District
      • Aspangberg-Sankt Peter
Brandstätter et al. (1989) +1 other reference
  • Salzburg
    • Zell am See District
      • Rauris
Auer (2022)
  • Styria
    • Leoben District
      • Kammern im Liesingtal
        • Seiz
          • Wolfsgruben (Wolfgruben)
Leikauf et al. (2018)
    • Liezen District
      • Schladming
        • Obertalbach valley
Friedrich (1933)
  • Tyrol
    • Innsbruck-Land District
      • Neustift im Stubaital
        • Habicht
Vavtar (1986)
Belgium
 
  • Wallonia
    • Luxembourg
Michel Blondieau. +3 other references
        • Cahay
Hatert et al. (2002)
Bolivia
 
  • La Paz
    • Inquisivi Province
      • Caracoles mining district
Salomon Rivas & Federico Ahlfeld (1998)
  • Potosí
    • Sud Chichas Province
      • Atocha Municipality
        • Cerro Chorolque
Salomon Rivas y Federico Ahlfeld (1998)
Bulgaria
 
  • Burgas Province
    • Burgas Municipality
      • Burgas
Cook et al. (2002) +1 other reference
    • Malko Tarnovo Municipality
Cook et al. (2002)
Singer et al. (2008)
    • Sozopol Municipality
      • Zidarovo
Cook et al. (2002)
  • Pazardzhik Province
    • Panagyurishte Municipality
      • Levski
Tsonev et al. (Eds.) +4 other references
      • Panagyurishte
Strashimirov et al. (2002)
      • Popintsi
Cook et al. (2002)
  • Pernik Province
    • Trun Municipality
      • Trun
I. Kostov et al. (1964)
  • Sofia Province
    • Chelopech Municipality
American Mineralogist (1966)
    • Etropole Municipality
K. Bogdanov et al. (2005) +1 other reference
  • Vratsa Province
    • Balkan Mts (Stara Planina)
ATANASSOVA +3 other references
  • Yambol Province
    • Tundzha Municipality
      • Bakadzhik Hills
Cook et al. (2002)
Canada
 
  • Alberta
    • Pincher Creek
      • Yarrow Creek-Spionkop Creek deposit
Goble R J (1980)
Goble R J (1980)
  • British Columbia
    • Atlin Mining Division
      • Rainy Hollow District
Anthony et al. (1990) +1 other reference
I.C.L. Webster (1992)
    • Liard Mining Division
Sabina (1972)
    • Osoyoos Mining Division
      • Hedley
Dawson
  • New Brunswick
    • Charlotte Co.
      • Saint George Parish
Sutherland et al. (1969) +2 other references
  • Newfoundland and Labrador
    • Newfoundland
      • Burin Peninsula
Sparkes et al. (2016)
  • Northwest Territories
    • North Slave Region
      • Great Bear Lake
        • Port Radium District
Bailey (2017)
  • Nova Scotia
    • Lunenburg Co.
      • New Ross
O'Reilly et al. (1982)
O'Reilly et al. (1982)
  • Ontario
    • Greater Sudbury
      • Denison Township
Molnar
      • Wisner Township
Ames et al. (2007) +2 other references
    • Kenora District
      • Kapkichi Lake Area
Can Mineral 1984 22: 13-21
    • Timiskaming District
      • Cobalt-Gowganda region
159-161. +1 other reference
          • Coleman Township
Dana 7:I:343. +1 other reference
geological survey of canada paper 73-13 +1 other reference
  • Québec
    • Nord-du-Québec
      • Baie-James
        • Otish Mountains
Johan et al. (1987)
Chile
 
  • Antofagasta
    • El Loa Province
      • Calama
        • Chuquicamata District
          • Chuquicamata Mine
Rivas-Romero +4 other references
  • Atacama
    • Copiapó Province
      • Tierra Amarilla
        • Pabellón
          • Sierra Jardín
Econ Geol (1987)
  • Valparaíso
    • San Felipe de Aconcagua Province
C. Ruiz Fuller/F. Peebles (1988)
China
 
  • Anhui
    • Hefei
      • Lujiang Co.
Ruqing Ji et al. (1987)
    • Tongling
      • Xinqiao ore field
Zhao et al. (1999)
  • Fujian
    • Longyan
      • Wuping Co.
        • Zijinshan ore field
Dianfen Chen et al. (1998)
  • Guangdong
    • Meizhou
      • Mei Co.
Binghui Chen et al. (1994)
    • Shanwei
      • Lufeng Co.
Xuehui Xia et al. (1995) +1 other reference
  • Hebei
    • Qinhuangdao
      • Qinglong County
Zhenkuan Luo et al. (1990) +1 other reference
  • Henan
    • Luoyang
      • Song County
        • Qiyugou ore field
Zhenhuan Luo et al. (1988)
    • Sanmenxia
      • Lingbao City
Jian et al. (2015) +1 other reference
        • Qinling Mine
Wei Jian et al. (2014)
  • Hubei
    • Huangshi
      • Daye Co.
Li et al. (2023)
Jingqu Yao (1981) +1 other reference
      • Yangxin Co.
Shuchu Ji and Yafu Wang (1991)
        • Fengshan ore field
Han et al. (2020)
Zhao et al. (1999)
  • Hunan
    • Chenzhou
      • Guiyang Co.
        • Huangshaping Pb-Zn-polymetallic ore field
Weining Zhou (1994)
    • Hengyang
      • Changning Co.
Xiangmei Ren (1990)
  • Inner Mongolia
    • Xilingol League (Xilinguole Prefecture)
      • East Ujimqin Banner (Dongwuzhumuqin Co.; Dongwu Qi)
Zhao et al. (2023)
  • Jiangsu
    • Nanjing
      • Jiangning District
Xiangping et al. (2001)
  • Jiangxi
    • Fuzhou
      • Dongxiang Co.
Xia Ai and Zengyi Chen (1993)
Youren Hua and Zhiguo Hu (1980)
    • Ganzhou
      • Yudu Co.
Yingchen Ren (1999)
    • Jiujiang
      • Ruichang Co.
Qiuming Chen (1990)
    • Shangrao
      • Dexing Co.
        • Yinshan ore field
Chengde Kang (1990)
  • Jilin
    • Jilin
      • Panshi City
Xiang Chi (1999)
  • Qinghai
    • Hainan
      • Xinghai County
Liu et al. (2017)
  • Shandong
    • Yantai
      • Zhaoyuan City
Xiang-Ping Gu et al. (2003)
  • Shanxi
    • Datong
      • Lingqiu County
Zhaolong Li and Lianying Zhang (1999) +3 other references
    • Yuncheng
      • Yuanqu Co.
        • Zhongtiaoshan ore field
Yongrui Zhao and Yunqing Zhen (2006)
Yongrui Zhao and Yunqing Zhen (2006)
Qiu et al. (2017)
  • Sichuan
    • Guangyuan
      • Qingchuan Co.
Xia et al. (2021)
  • Tibet
    • Lhasa
      • Maizhokunggar Co. (Mozhugongka Co.)
Lijuan Ying et al. (2010) +3 other references
    • Shannan Prefecture (Lhokha Prefecture; Lhoka Prefecture)
      • Nêdong Co. (Naidong Co.; Zedang Co.)
        • Kelu-Chongmuda Cu-Au belt
Shufeng Huang et al. (2011) +1 other reference
      • Sangri Co.
        • Kelu-Chongmuda Cu-Au belt
Guangming Li et al. (2006) +1 other reference
      • Zhanang Co.
        • Kelu-Chongmuda Cu-Au belt
Guangming Li et al. (2006)
  • Xinjiang
    • Yili Hasake Autonomous Prefecture (Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture)
      • Tacheng Prefecture (Tarbaghatay Prefecture)
        • Tuoli Co. (Toli Co.)
          • Baogutu
Huixia Song et al. (2007) +1 other reference
  • Yunnan
    • Dali
      • Heqing County
Zhou et al. (2016) +1 other reference
    • Honghe
      • Mengzi City
Xinpei Jiang (1994)
    • Nujiang
      • Lanping County
        • Baiyangping ore field
          • Western ore zone
Kaixu Chen et al. (2004) +1 other reference
Czech Republic
 
  • Karlovy Vary Region
Ondruš et al. (2003)
    • Karlovy Vary District
      • Abertamy
        • Hřebečná
Sejkora et al. (2021)
  • Liberec Region
Scharm +7 other references
  • South Moravian Region
    • Blansko District
      • Letovice
Fojt B.
  • Ústí nad Labem Region
    • Chomutov District
      • Vejprty
Pauliš P et al. (2020)
DR Congo
 
  • Haut-Katanga
    • Kipushi Territory
      • Kipushi
Deliens (1996)
Finland
 
  • North Ostrobothnia
    • Raahe
Hector et al. (2023)
  • Uusimaa
    • Loviisa
Sundblad K.L. et al. (2014)
Cook et al. (2011)
France
 
  • Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
    • Allier
      • Vichy
        • Laprugne
Anthony et al. (1990) +1 other reference
    • Haute-Loire
      • Brioude
        • Jax
          • La Ribeyrette & La Fauvette valleys (La Fioure; La Fiouve)
Pélisson (1989)
  • Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
    • Saône-et-Loire
      • Charolles
        • Chalmoux
Cesbron et al. (1985) +1 other reference
  • Brittany
    • Finistère
      • Morlaix
        • Saint-Jean-du-Doigt
Chauris (2014)
  • Grand Est
    • Bas-Rhin
      • Molsheim
        • Rothau
J.-L. Hohl: "Minéraux et Mines du Massif Vosgien" (Mulhouse)
        • Schirmeck
A. Wittern et al. (Cologne)
    • Haut-Rhin
      • Colmar-Ribeauvillé
        • Munster
J.-L. Hohl: "Minéraux et Mines du Massif Vosgien" (Mulhouse)
        • Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines
          • Neuenberg
            • Sankt Jakob vein
Wittern +1 other reference
This mine worked the same vein as Gabe ... +2 other references
    • Vosges
      • Épinal
        • Bussang
Minéraux et mines du massif Vosgien
Wittern et al. (Cologne)
        • Le Val-d'Ajol
          • Faymont
Escande et al. (1973) +6 other references
Escande et al. (1973) +6 other references
  • Nouvelle-Aquitaine
    • Haute-Vienne
      • Bellac
        • Vaulry
P. Cantinolle et al.
Collection Patrice Queneau
  • Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
    • Alpes-Maritimes
      • Nice
        • Guillaumes
R. Pierrot
    • Hautes-Alpes
      • Briançon
        • Villar-d'Arêne
Pierrot et al. (1972) +1 other reference
Germany
 
  • Baden-Württemberg
    • Freiburg Region
      • Ortenaukreis
        • Hausach
          • Hausach
Blaß et al. (1995)
        • Oberwolfach
Walenta (1995) +2 other references
        • Zell am Harmersbach
      • Rottweil
        • Schenkenzell
Kobell +1 other reference
            • Böckelsbach valley
Dana 7:I:362&373 +3 other references
Weiß (1990)
            • Burgfelsen
Walenta (1992)
            • Gallenbach valley
Dana 7:I:373. +1 other reference
Dana 7:I:373.
            • Heubach Valley
American Mineralogist +2 other references
            • Wüstenbächle
Information from Carsten Slotta.
        • Schiltach
          • Schöngrund
Walenta (1992)
          • Stammelbach valley
[Lapis 1992
      • Schwarzwald-Baar-Kreis
        • Furtwangen im Schwarzwald
Walenta (1992)
        • Triberg im Schwarzwald
          • Nußbach
            • Hintertal
    • Karlsruhe Region
      • Freudenstadt
        • Alpirsbach
Walenta (1992)
        • Bad Rippoldsau-Schapbach
Staude et al. (2010)
  • Bavaria
    • Lower Franconia
      • Aschaffenburg District
        • Sommerkahl
Aufschluss 1970 (5)
        • Waldaschaff
Lorenz et al. (2007)
    • Upper Franconia
      • Bayreuth District
Weiß (1990)
    • Upper Palatinate
      • Neustadt an der Waldnaab District
        • Waidhaus
          • Hagendorf
www.berthold-weber.de (2001)
  • Hesse
    • Darmstadt
      • Bergstraße
        • Heppenheim
          • Sonderbach
            • Kohlplatte
Nickel et al. (1985)
        • Lautertal (Odenwald)
          • Gadernheim
          • Reichenbach
            • Hohenstein
Collection of Steffen Michalski
      • Darmstadt-Dieburg
        • Mühltal
          • Waschenbach
Belendorf et al. (2022)
  • North Rhine-Westphalia
    • Arnsberg
      • Siegen-Wittgenstein
        • Neunkirchen
Rolf Golze +3 other references
          • Salchendorf
Rolf Golze +3 other references
Weiß (1990)
        • Siegen
          • Eiserfeld
Wittern (2001)
            • Kohlenbach Valley
Wittern (2001)
          • Gosenbach
Weiß (1990)
          • Weidenau
Weiß (1990)
        • Wilnsdorf
          • Wilden
Magma 1984 (2)
  • Rhineland-Palatinate
    • Altenkirchen
      • Daaden-Herdorf
        • Schutzbach
Weiß (1990)
Blaß et al. (1994)
      • Kirchen (Sieg)
        • Brachbach
Rolf Golze +3 other references
      • Wissen
        • Hövels
          • Voßwinkel
Weiß (1990)
  • Saxony-Anhalt
Wittern (2001)
  • Saxony
    • Erzgebirgskreis
      • Aue-Bad Schlema
Förster et al. (2005)
    • Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge
      • Dippoldiswalde
Borchert et al. (1947)
The Canadian Mineralogist
Greece
 
  • Attica
    • East Attica
      • Lavreotiki
Rieck et al. (2018)
Voudouris et al. (2008)
Voudouris et al. (2003)
          • Vromopoussi
Lapis et al. (1999)
  • Eastern Macedonia and Thrace
    • Evros
      • Alexandroupoli
Voudouris et al. (2018)
Greenland
 
  • Kujalleq
    • Alangorssuaq
      • Josva Peninsula
Harry et al. (1964)
  • Sermersooq
    • Arsuk Fjord
Petersen et al. (1993)
Hungary
 
  • Heves County
    • Pétervására District
      • Recsk
Szakáll & Gatter: Hun. Min. Spec. +1 other reference
Szakáll et al. (1996)
India
 
  • Madhya Pradesh
    • Katni district
Tripathi et al. (2022)
Iran
 
  • South Khorasan Province
    • Nehbandan County
Karimpour et al. (2005)
Ireland
 
  • Munster
    • Cork County
      • Mizen Peninsula
WEN et al. (1991)
    • Tipperary County
      • Monard
Steed (1983) +1 other reference
Italy
 
  • Lombardy
    • Lecco Province
      • Primaluna
        • Cortabbio
Vergani F. (2019)
    • Sondrio Province
      • Val Masino
AA. VV.
  • Sardinia
    • Nuoro Province
      • Gadoni
Stara et al. (1999)
    • South Sardinia Province
      • Nuxis
Deidda et al. (2022)
Karup-Møller (1977)
      • Villaputzu
Venerandi Pirri (2002)
Japan
 
  • Akita Prefecture
    • Odate
      • Hanaoka mine
Kitazono et al. (2003)
  • Fukuoka Prefecture
    • Tagawa District
      • Kawara
        • Sannotake mine
Shimada et al. (1981)
  • Hiroshima Prefecture
    • Inland Sea (Setonaikai)
      • Ikuchi Island
Soeda et al. (1979) +1 other reference
  • Ibaraki Prefecture
    • Higashiibaraki District
      • Shirosato-machi
Soeda et al. (1979)
  • Okayama Prefecture
    • Ibara City
      • Higashi-Mihara
Sugaki et al. (1980)
Sugaki et al. (1980)
    • Takahashi City
      • Bitchū
        • Fuka
Takechi et al. (2003)
        • Shitouyouze
Matsueda (1981)
  • Shimane Prefecture
    • Masuda City
Soeda et al. (1978)
SOEDA et al. (1982)
    • Ōda City
      • Iwami mine (Iwami-ginzan)
Akasaka et al. (2007, August) +1 other reference
  • Shizuoka Prefecture
    • Shimoda City
      • Rendaiji
Alfredo Petrov specimens (obtained from S. Nakanishi and K. Watanabe collections) +1 other reference
  • Tochigi Prefecture
    • Nikko City
      • Ashio
Nakamura et al. (1973)
  • Yamagata Prefecture
Dr. Matsuo Nambu ore collection (curated at Geological Survey of Japan) +2 other references
  • Yamaguchi Prefecture
    • Mine City
Uehara et al. (2014) +1 other reference
Nagashima et al. (2021)
Kazakhstan
 
  • Abai Region
    • Ayagoz District
      • Aqtoghay
Singer et al. (2008)
  • Akmola Region
Kovalev et al. (2018)
    • Stepnogorsk
      • Stepnyak group
Spiridonov (1982)
  • Jambyl Region
    • Moiynkum District
Jeremolenko (2002)
  • Karaganda Region
    • Shet District
      • Agadyr
Strakhovenko (1996)
      • Kayrakty (Kairakty)
- (2005)
Kosovo
 
  • Pristina District
    • Graçanica
      • Gračanica (Graçanicë)
Mederski et al. (2021)
Kyrgyzstan
 
  • Talas Region
    • Talas Silver District
      • Kumyshtag ore cluster
Pavlova et al. (2009)
Malaysia
 
  • Johor
    • Kota Tinggi District
Hoe et al. (2003)
  • Perak
    • Hulu Perak District
Kiong et al. (2004)
Mexico
 
  • Sonora
    • Moctezuma Municipality
Lapis 2001 (1)
  • Zacatecas
    • Zacatecas Municipality
      • Francisco I. Madero
Canet et al. (2009) +1 other reference
Morocco
 
  • Drâa-Tafilalet Region
S. Weiß: Lapis 31 (7/8)
  • Marrakesh-Safi Region
    • Al Haouz Province
      • Amizmiz Cercle
        • Guedmioua Caïdat
          • Azgour (Azegour)
Ilmen et al. (2015)
Myanmar
 
  • Shan State
    • Taunggyi District
      • Kalaw Township
        • Shwe Min Bon deposit
Sint et al. (2019)
Sint et al. (2019)
Namibia
 
  • Erongo Region
    • Arandis Constituency
Bürg et al. (1942)
  • Hardap Region
    • Rehoboth Rural
      • Klein Aub Farm 350
von Bezing (2007)
Nigeria
 
  • Ebonyi
Akande et al. (1993)
North Korea
 
  • North Hwanghae Province
    • Suan County
      • Hol Kol Mine (Holgol; Suan; Namjong)
Resource Geology
North Macedonia
 
  • Berovo Municipality
Serafimovski et al. (2015)
  • Radoviš Municipality
Petrunov et al. (2001)
Norway
 
  • Agder
    • Valle
Nordrum et al. (1981)
      • Bø-grenda
Nordrum et al. (1981)
  • Telemark
    • Kviteseid
Larsen et al. (2020)
    • Tinn
      • Hovin
Cook et al. (2010)
Cook et al. (2010)
    • Tokke
      • Åmdals Verk Mines
Nordrum (1972)
        • Nesmark Copper Mines
Nordrum (1972)
Nordrum et al. (1981)
      • Bandaksli
Knut Eldjarn Collection
Nordrum et al. (1981)
Nordrum (1972)
      • Tjostolvflaten
Nordrum (1972)
Nordrum (1972)
Nordrum et al. (1981)
Nordrum et al. (1981)
  • Vestfold og Telemark (2020-2023)
    • Fyresdal
      • Fjellgardane
Larsen et al. (2019)
Nordrum (2006)
Nordrum (1972)
Nordrum et al. (1995)
Nordrum (1972)
Nordrum (1972)
Peru
 
  • Ancash
    • Bolognesi Province
      • Huallanca District
        • Huanzala
Econ Geol (1985)
  • Pasco
    • Pasco province
      • Tinyahuarco district
        • Colquijirca mining district
Min.Rec. et al. (1997) +1 other reference
Philippines
 
  • Luzon
    • Cagayan Valley Region
      • Quirino Province
Hermo et al. (2022) +1 other reference
Poland
 
  • Lower Silesian Voivodeship
    • Kamienna Góra County
      • Gmina Kamienna Góra
        • Rędziny
Gołębiowska B. et al. (Ag) +1 other reference
      • Gmina Marciszów
        • Ciechanowice
Mochnacka et al. (2012) +1 other reference
Mochnacka et al. (2012)
      • Gmina Stara Kamienica
Mochnacka et al. (2015)
Mochnacka et al. (2000)
    • Kłodzko County
      • Gmina Stronie Śląskie
Anthony et al. (1990) +2 other references
Piestrzyński et al. (2012)
    • Lwówek Śląski County
      • Gmina Mirsk
Piestrzyński A. et al. (electrum)
    • Polkowice County
      • Gmina Polkowice
Harańczyk C. 1972: Mineralizacja ...
  • Silesian Voivodeship
    • Myszków County
      • Gmina Żarki
Singer et al. (2008)
Portugal
 
  • Aveiro
    • Albergaria-a-Velha
      • Branca
Marques de Sá et al. (2010)
  • Beja
    • Castro Verde
      • Santa Bárbara de Padrões
Pinto et al. (1994) +1 other reference
  • Évora
    • Vila Viçosa
      • Nossa Senhora da Conceição e São Bartolomeu
Gustavo Pereira Fernandes
Romania
 
  • Bihor County
    • Nucet
Cook et al. (2002) +2 other references
Tămaș +2 other references
Tămaș +2 other references
        • Bolfu III Mine
Canadian Mineralogist Vol. 40 (2002) +1 other reference
Shimizu et al. (1998)
Cook et al. (2002)
  • Caraş-Severin County
    • Moldova Nouă
Cook et al. (2002)
Cook et al. (2001) +1 other reference
Cook et al. (2003)
Mineralogical Magazine (3)
Cook et al. (2002)
Cook et al. (2002)
  • Maramureș County
    • Băiuț
Cook +1 other reference
    • Cavnic
Damian et al. (2006)
Damian et al. (2008)
  • Suceava County
    • Fundu Moldovei
Damian et al. (2023)
  • Vâlcea County
Udubaşa S.S. (2004) +1 other reference
Russia
 
  • Altai Krai
    • Rubtsovsky District
Pekov et al. (2011)
Eremin +3 other references
  • Bashkortostan
Michurin et al. (2024)
    • Uchalinsky District
Vikentev (2016, April)
  • Chelyabinsk Oblast
    • Agapovsky District
Kasatkin et al. (2022)
    • Verkhneuralsky District
      • Uzelga VHMS deposits
        • Mezhozerny settlement
Amplieva (2008)
  • Kabardino-Balkaria
    • Baksan Valley
Pavel.M. Kartashov (n.d.)
  • Kamchatka Krai
    • Bystrinsky District
      • Central Kamchatka mining district
        • Baranyevskoe ore field
Tolstykh et al. (2021)
  • Kemerovo Oblast
Bortnikova et al. (2017)
  • Khabarovsk Krai
Alekseev et al. (2015)
Chikisheva et al. (2020)
  • Khakassia (Republic of Khakassia)
Soloviev et al. (2022)
  • Komi Republic
    • Kozhim River Basin
Kuznetsov et al. (2012, January)
  • Murmansk Oblast
Ivanyuk et al. (2018) +1 other reference
    • Northern Karelia
[World of Stones 95:5-6
    • Olenegorsk
Bazai et al. (2009)
Bazai et al. (2009)
Chernyavsky et al. (2012)
  • Primorsky Krai
    • Dalnegorsk Urban District
      • Dalnegorsk
Grant et al. (2001)
  • Republic of Karelia
    • Pitkyaranta mining district (Pitkäranta mining district)
Ivashchenko et al. (2011, September)
    • Segezhsky District
Kuleshevich et al. (2012)
  • Sakhalin Oblast
    • Kuril Islands (Kurile Islands)
      • Yuzhno-Kurilsky District
        • Kunashir Island
So et al. (1995)
  • Sverdlovsk Oblast
    • Beryozovsky
Vikent'eva et al. (2016, April)
    • Karpinsk Urban Okrug
Maslennikov et al. (2013) +1 other reference
    • Rezhevsky District
Vikent'ev et al. (2006)
    • Serovsky District
      • Turya river
        • Tur'insk
Vikent'eva et al. (2016, April)
  • Tuva
    • Sut-Kholsky District
      • Aldan-Maadyr ore cluster
Kuzhuget et al. (2022)
  • Zabaykalsky Krai
    • Gazimuro-Zavodsky District
      • Lugokan ore cluster
Redin et al. (2015) +1 other reference
    • Kalarsky District
      • Kodar–Udokan ore district
Gongalsky et al. (2019)
        • Udokan
Gongalsky et al. (2019)
    • Tungokochensky District
      • Vershino-Darasunskiy
Prokof’ev et al. (2007) +1 other reference
Slovakia
 
  • Banská Bystrica Region
Ďuďa R. et al. (Schemnitz)
    • Žarnovica District
      • Hodruša-Hámre
Am Min 56:3-4 p 633 +1 other reference
Jeleň et al. (2012)
  • Košice Region
    • Gelnica District
      • Smolnícka Huta
Koděra (1986)
Števko M. (2022)
    • Košice-okolie District
      • Medzev
Koděra (1986)
    • Rožňava District
      • Dobšiná
        • Dobšiná mining district
Kozub G. et al. (2011)
Kozub et al. (2011)
    • Spišská Nová Ves District
      • Spišská Nová Ves
        • Novoveská Huta
Koděra (1986)
  • Prešov Region
    • Prešov District
      • Zlatá Baňa
Duda et. all.
South Africa
 
  • Limpopo
    • Waterberg District Municipality
      • Mogalakwena Local Municipality
        • Mogalakwena
          • Mokopane
            • Zaaiplaats tin field
Cairncross et al. (1995)
South Korea
 
  • Ulsan
    • Buk District
CHOI et al. (1985) +1 other reference
Spain
 
  • Andalusia
    • Córdoba
      • Villanueva de Córdoba
Schnorrer (2000)
  • Asturias
    • Belmonte de Miranda
Cepedal et al. (2004) +1 other reference
    • Salas
      • Carlés
Arcos et al. (1996)
  • Catalonia
    • Lleida
      • El Pallars Jussà
        • La Vall Fosca
          • La Torre de Cabdella
            • Castell-estaó
Castillo et al. (2009) +1 other reference
Sweden
 
  • Gävleborg County
    • Sandviken
GFF (1984)
  • Kalmar County
    • Oskarshamn
    • Västervik
Torstensson (2002)
  • Södermanland County
    • Nyköping
      • Tunaberg
        • Dammgruvan Ore Field
Dobbe (1991) +1 other reference
Dobbe (1991)
Dobbe (1991)
  • Värmland County
    • Arvika
      • Glava
Scherbina (1941) +2 other references
    • Filipstad
      • Långban Ore District
Holtstam et al. (1999)
Gatedal et al. (2003)
Lindeberg (2013)
  • Västmanland County
    • Skinnskatteberg
      • Riddarhyttan
Öhman et al. (2005)
Öhman et al. (2005)
  • Västra Götaland County
    • Mellerud
Switzerland
 
  • Glarus
    • Glarus Nord
      • Mürtschenalp
        • Chalttal area
Bächtiger (1963) +1 other reference
  • Valais
    • Sierre
      • Anniviers
        • Ayer
Ansermet (2012)
        • Grimentz
Picot et al. (1977)
        • Saint-Luc
Ansermet (2012)
Ansermet (2012)
Tajikistan
 
  • Sughd
    • Ghafurov District
      • Adrasmon (Adrasman)
Badalov et al. (1975) +3 other references
        • East Karamazar ore district
Ятимов et al. (2019) +1 other reference
Badalov et al. (1975)
Badalov et al. (1975)
    • Mastchoh District
      • Altyn-Topkan ore field (Zarnisor ore field)
Evseev (1995)
Lur'ye et al. (1971)
Tunisia
 
  • Jendouba
    • Jendouba Nord
Slim-Shimi et al. (1990)
Turkey
 
  • Elazığ Province
    • Keban District
Kines (1969)
  • Gümüşhane Province
    • Gümüşhane
ÇAĞATAY et al. (1990)
ÇAĞATAY et al. (1990)
  • Niğde Province
    • Çamardı District
Powell et al. (2021)
UK
 
  • England
    • Cornwall
      • Calstock
        • Gunnislake
Dr. Kurt Greenwall collection (Dr. Werner H. Paar analyses)
      • St Just
        • Botallack
Carne (1822)
        • Pendeen
Golley et al. (1995)
        • Trewellard
      • St Stephen-in-Brannel
LeBoutillier et al. (2003)
    • Cumbria
      • Allerdale
        • Above Derwent
          • Coledale
Solferino et al. (2021)
      • South Lakeland
        • Dunnerdale-with-Seathwaite
Stanley et al. (1979) +1 other reference
    • Somerset
      • Somerset West and Taunton
        • Luxborough
Steve Rust Colletion
  • Scotland
    • Perth and Kinross
Chapman +3 other references
Ukraine
 
  • Zhytomyr Oblast
    • Korosten Raion
Nechaev S & Pastukhov V (2001)
USA
 
  • Arizona
    • Cochise County
Graeme (1981)
Graeme (1993) +1 other reference
Anthony et al. (1995)
    • Pinal County
      • Superior
Hammer (1968) +2 other references
  • California
    • Plumas County
      • Last Chance Mining District
        • Adams Peak
Mineralogical Record (1998)
  • Colorado
    • San Juan County
      • Poughkeepsie Gulch
Eckel et al. (1997)
    • Summit County
      • Monte Cristo Area
Eckel et al. (1997)
  • Georgia
    • Jasper County
      • Monticello
Rocks & Min.:64:198.
  • Idaho
    • Lemhi County
      • McDevitt Mining District
Anaconda Mining Company Collection
  • Montana
    • Sanders County
      • Thompson River Mining District
Gobla (2012)
    • Silver Bow County
      • Butte Mining District (Summit Valley Mining District)
Anaconda Mining Company Collection
The Mineralogy of The Butte District +1 other reference
The Mineralogy of The Butte District +2 other references
The Mineralogy of The Butte District +1 other reference
  • Nevada
    • Lyon County
      • Singatse Range
        • Yerington Mining District
Aird et al. (2021)
  • New Jersey
    • Sussex County
      • Franklin
Frank K. Mazdab
  • New Mexico
    • Grant County
Northrop et al. (1996)
  • North Carolina
    • Vance County
      • Hamme Tungsten Mining District
        • Tungsten
Foose
  • Utah
    • Salt Lake County
      • Bingham Mining District
Brodbeck et al. (2022)
  • Virginia
    • Fairfax County
      • Culpeper Basin
        • Centreville
[MinRec 3:177
    • Halifax County
Dietrich (1990)
 
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