Jet
A material that is NOT an approved mineral species
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About Jet
A hard gem-quality hydrocarbon, often described as a hard lignite but this was disproved in the 1990s.
The name "Jet" is applied to material with similar appearance and properties worldwide that may have been formed through different processes.
Visit gemdat.org for gemological information about Jet.
The name "Jet" is applied to material with similar appearance and properties worldwide that may have been formed through different processes.
Visit gemdat.org for gemological information about Jet.Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
9355
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:9355:8
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
e679b329-347c-486b-960a-82a9d65843de
Pronunciation of Jet
Pronunciation:
| Play | Recorded by | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Jolyon Ralph | United Kingdom |
Synonyms of Jet
Other Language Names for Jet
Common Associates
Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
Other Information
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 Jet
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References for Jet
Localities for Jet
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The Locality List
- 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).
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Austria | |
| B. Kutil |
| Franz Bernhard collection |
| Niedermayr (2009) |
| W.Freh |
| Exel (1993) |
Cambodia | |
| Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (1993) |
| Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (1993) |
| Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (1993) | |
| Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (1993) |
Canada | |
| Kunz (1892) |
France | |
| - (n.d.) |
| - (n.d.) |
| Berbain et al. (2005) |
Italy | |
| Pigliacelli (1843) +1 other reference |
| Stöhr (1870) |
Luxembourg | |
| Werner (1983) |
Portugal | |
| Rui Nunes collection |
| António Manuel Ináçio Martins. | |
| |
| Tiago Guia visit 2021 |
| Rui Nunes 2011 | |
| Rui Nunes collection | |
| [Hard jet] Pedro Sequeira's collection |
| Rui Nunes collection |
Spain | |
| W. Schumann | |
| Suárez-Ruiz et al. (2006) |
| www.lavozdeasturias.es (2017) | |
Turkey | |
| Erik Vercammen collection |
UK | |
| - (n.d.) |
| Kunz (1892) +2 other references | |
USA | |
| - (2005) |
| Kunz |
| Kunz | |
| - (2005) |
| Ransom (1974) |
| - (2005) |
| - (1965) |
| - (1965) |
| - (1965) |
| - (2005) |
| Bullock (1981) |
| - (2005) |
| - (2005) |
| - (2005) |
| - (2005) |
| Bullock (1981) |
| - (2005) |
| - (2005) |
Couto Mineiro do Lena, Porto de Mós, Leiria, Portugal