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Connellite

A valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered
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About ConnelliteHide

08868490017271922561040.jpg
Grave of Prof Arthur Connell
Formula:
Cu19(SO4)(OH)32Cl4 ยท 3H2O
Colour:
Blue, blue-green; blue in transmitted light.
Lustre:
Sub-Vitreous
Hardness:
3
Specific Gravity:
3.36
Crystal System:
Hexagonal
Name:
Named by James Dwight Dana in 1850 in honor of Arthur Connell (November 30, 1794, Edinburgh, Scotland - October 31, 1863, St Andrews, Scotland), professor of chemistry at St Andrew's University, Edinburgh, Scotland, who first studied the mineral.
Isostructural with:
Connellite-Buttgenbachite Series.

A relatively uncommon secondary copper mineral.


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
1120
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:1120:0

Similar NamesHide

CannilloiteCaCa2(Mg4Al)(Si5Al3O22)OH2

IMA Classification of ConnelliteHide

Approved, 'Grandfathered' (first described prior to 1959)
IMA Formula:
Cu2+36(S6+O4)(OH)62Cl8ยท6H2O

Classification of ConnelliteHide

3.DA.25

3 : HALIDES
D : Oxyhalides, hydroxyhalides and related double halides
A : With Cu, etc., without Pb
31.1.1.1

31 : HYDRATED SULFATES CONTAINING HYDROXYL OR HALOGEN
1 : (AB)m(XO4)pZq·xH2O, where m:p > 6:1
26.5

26 : Sulphates with Halide

Mineral SymbolsHide

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

Please only use the official IMAโ€“CNMNC symbol. Older variants are listed for historical use only.

SymbolSourceReference for Standard
CnlIMAโ€“CNMNCWarr, L.N. (2021). IMAโ€“CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43
CnlThe 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 ConnelliteHide

Sub-Vitreous
Transparency:
Transparent
Colour:
Blue, blue-green; blue in transmitted light.
Streak:
Pale green-blue
Hardness:
Tenacity:
Brittle
Cleavage:
None Observed
Fracture:
Splintery
Density:
3.36 g/cm3 (Measured)    3.46 g/cm3 (Calculated)
Comment:
Am Min 57: 426 (1972) structure

Optical Data of ConnelliteHide

Type:
Uniaxial (+)
RI values:
nω = 1.724 - 1.746 nε = 1.738 - 1.758
Birefringence:
0.026
Max. Birefringence:
δ = 0.012 - 0.014
Based on recorded range of RI values above.

Interference Colours:
The colours simulate birefringence patterns seen in thin section under crossed polars. They do not take into account mineral colouration or opacity.

Michel-Levy Bar The default colours simulate the birefringence range for a 30 ยตm thin-section thickness. Adjust the slider to simulate a different thickness.

Grain Simulation You can rotate the grain simulation to show how this range might look as you rotated a sample under crossed polars. Each grain retains its interference colour (retardation) while its brightness falls to black at extinction and reaches a maximum between extinction positions.

Surface Relief:
Very High (positive)
Relative to Canada balsam mounting medium (n ≈ 1.537).

This shows the grain boundary and Becke line effect under plane-polarised light, based on the contrast between this mineral's average refractive index and the mounting medium. It does not take into account mineral colouration.
In focus
Interference Figure:
This shows the idealized uniaxial interference figure - the conoscopic (convergent-light, Bertrand-lens-in) view, for a grain cut with the optic axis centred and vertical. The coloured rings are isochromatics, computed with the same physics as the Michel-Lévy bar above; the dark cross is the isogyre.

For a genuinely uniaxial mineral viewed this way, that cross stays perfectly stationary if you rotate the stage - unlike a biaxial mineral, where it splits apart on rotation. That invariance is itself the standard diagnostic test for telling uniaxial and biaxial minerals apart at the microscope.
Pleochroism:
Non-pleochroic

Chemistry of ConnelliteHide

Mindat Formula:
Cu19(SO4)(OH)32Cl4 ยท 3H2O
Element Weights:
Element% weight
Cu59.083 %
O30.534 %
Cl6.940 %
H1.874 %
S1.569 %

Calculated from ideal end-member formula.
Cu
O
Cl
H
S

Crystallography of ConnelliteHide

Crystal System:
Hexagonal
Class (H-M):
6m2 - Ditrigonal Dipyramidal
Space Group:
P62c
Setting:
P62c
Cell Parameters:
a = 15.78 Å, c = 9.10 Å
Ratio:
a:c = 1 : 0.577
Unit Cell V:
1,962.39 ร…ยณ (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
2
Morphology:
Crystals acicular [0001] and striated [0001]; radiating groups of needles; felted aggregates.

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IDSpeciesReferenceLinkYearLocalityPressure (GPa)Temp (K)
0012063ConnelliteHibbs D E, Leverett P, Williams P A (2006) Connellite from Bisbee, Arizona: A single-crystal X-ray study Axis 2 1-72006Bisbee, Arizona, USA0293
0000275ConnelliteMcLean W J, Anthony J W (1972) The disordered, "zeolite-like" structure of connellite American Mineralogist 57 426-43819720293
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X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide

Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacingIntensity
13.7 ร…(80)
7.89 ร…(100)
5.46 ร…(20)
5.17 ร…(30)
3.22 ร…(20)
2.73 ร…(40)
2.49 ร…(30)
2.28 ร…(40)
Comments:
ICDD 35-538

Geological EnvironmentHide

Paragenetic Mode(s):
Paragenetic ModeEarliest Age (Ga)
Stage 5: Initiation of plate tectonics<3.5-2.5
38 : Ophiolites
Stage 7: Great Oxidation Event<2.4
47a : [Near-surface hydration of prior minerals]
47c : [Carbonates, phosphates, borates, nitrates]
47g : [Halogen-bearing surface weathering minerals]
Stage 10a: Neoproterozoic oxygenation/terrestrial biosphere<0.6
53 : Other minerals with taphonomic origins<0.4

Type Occurrence of ConnelliteHide

General Appearance of Type Material:
Blue acicular crystals in divergent clusters, usually < 1 mm.

Synonyms of ConnelliteHide

Other Language Names for ConnelliteHide

Relationship of Connellite to other SpeciesHide

Common AssociatesHide

Associations Based on Photo Data:
185 photos of Connellite associated with CupriteCu2O
157 photos of Connellite associated with MalachiteCu2(CO3)(OH)2
116 photos of Connellite associated with BrochantiteCu4(SO4)(OH)6
76 photos of Connellite associated with Native CopperCu
52 photos of Connellite associated with LangiteCu4(SO4)(OH)6 ยท 2H2O
44 photos of Connellite associated with SpangoliteCu6Al(SO4)(OH)12Cl ยท 3H2O
41 photos of Connellite associated with ChrysocollaCu2-xAlx(H2-xSi2O5)(OH)4 ยท nH2O, x < 1
38 photos of Connellite associated with QuartzSiO2
19 photos of Connellite associated with ChalcociteCu2S
18 photos of Connellite associated with AtacamiteCu2(OH)3Cl

Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat GroupingHide

3.DA.ParahibbingiteFe2(OH)3ClTrig. 3m(32/m) : R3m
3.DA.CentennialiteCaCu3Cl2(OH)6 ยท nH2O (n ~ 0.7)Trig. 3m(32/m) : P3m1
3.DA.BounahasiteCu+Cu2+2(OH)3Cl2Mon. 2/m : P21/c
3.DA.MuonionalustaiteNi3(OH)4Cl2 ยท 4H2OMon. 2/m : B2/m
3.DA.05MelanothalliteCu2Cl2OOrth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Fddd
3.DA.10cHaydeeiteCu3Mg(OH)6Cl2Trig. 3m(32/m) : P3m1
3.DA.10bClinoatacamiteCu2(OH)3ClMon. 2/m : P21/c
3.DA.10cParatacamiteCu3(Cu,Zn)(OH)6Cl2Trig. 3 : R3
3.DA.10cKapellasiteCu3Zn(OH)6Cl2Trig. 3m(32/m) : P3m1
3.DA.10cLeverettiteCu3Co(OH)6Cl2Trig. 3 : R3
3.DA.10aHibbingiteFe2+2(OH)3ClOrth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Pnma
3.DA.10cParatacamite-(Ni)Cu3(Ni,Cu)(OH)6Cl2Trig. 3 : R3
3.DA.10aKempiteMn2+2(OH)3ClOrth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Pnma
3.DA.10cTondiiteCu3Mg(OH)6Cl2Trig. 3m(32/m) : R3m
3.DA.10aAtacamiteCu2(OH)3ClOrth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Pnma
3.DA.10bBelloiteCu(OH)ClMon. 2/m : P21/c
3.DA.10cMisakiiteCu3Mn(OH)6Cl2Trig. 3m(32/m) : P3m1
3.DA.10bIyoiteMnCuCl(OH)3Mon. 2/m : P21/m
3.DA.10cKuliginiteFe3Mg(OH)6Cl2Trig. 3 : R3
3.DA.10cGillarditeCu3Ni(OH)6Cl2Trig. 3m(32/m) : R3m
3.DA.10b'Unnamed (Cu-Zn Chloride Hydroxide)'CuZnCl(OH)3Mon. 2/m : P21/m
3.DA.10bBotallackiteCu2(OH)3ClMon. 2/m : P21/m
3.DA.10cHerbertsmithiteCu3Zn(OH)6Cl2Trig. 3m(32/m) : R3m
3.DA.15ClaringbulliteCu4ClF(OH)6Hex. 6/mmm(6/m2/m2/m) : P63/mmc
3.DA.15BarlowiteCu4BrF(OH)6Hex. 6/mmm(6/m2/m2/m) : P63/mmc
3.DA.20SimonkolleiteZn5Cl2(OH)8 ยท H2OTrig. 3m(32/m) : P3m1
3.DA.25ButtgenbachiteCu19(NO3)2(OH)32Cl4 ยท 2H2OHex. 6/mmm(6/m2/m2/m) : P63/mmc
3.DA.30AbhuriteSn21Cl16(OH)14O6Trig. 32 : R32
3.DA.35PonomareviteK4Cu4Cl10OMon. 2/m : B2/b
3.DA.40CalumetiteCaCu4(OH)8Cl2 ยท 3.5H2OOrth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Cmcm
3.DA.40AnthonyiteCu(OH,Cl)2 ยท 3H2OMon. 2/m
3.DA.45KhaidarkaniteCu4Al3(OH)14F3 ยท 2H2OMon. 2/m : B2/m
3.DA.50BobkingiteCu5Cl2(OH)8 ยท 2H2OMon. 2/m : B2/m
3.DA.55AvdoniniteK2Cu5(OH)4Cl8 ยท H2OMon. 2/m : P21/c
3.DA.60DroninoiteNi6Fe3+2(OH)16Cl2 ยท 4H2OTrig. 3m(32/m) : R3m
3.DA.70ChrysothalliteK6Cu6Tl3+Cl17(OH)4 ยท H2OTet. 4/mmm(4/m2/m2/m) : I4/mmm
3.DA.70DioskouriiteCaCu4Cl6(OH)4 ยท 4H2OMon. 2/m : P21/c
3.DA.75FeodosiyiteCu11Mg2Cl18(OH)8 ยท 16H2OMon. 2/m : P21/c
3.DA.80RomanorloviteK8Cu6Cl17(OH)3Tet. 4/mmm(4/m2/m2/m) : I4/mmm

Fluorescence of ConnelliteHide

Not fluorescent

Other InformationHide

Notes:
Soluble in acids and in ammonium hydroxide. Insoluble in water.
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 ConnelliteHide

References for ConnelliteHide

Reference List:

Localities for ConnelliteHide

Showing 388 localities.

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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Locality ListHide

- This locality has map coordinates listed. - This locality has estimated coordinates. โ“˜ - 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.
Algeria
 
  • Blida Province
    • Mouzaรฏa District
Palache et al. (1951)
Argentina
 
  • La Rioja Province
    • General Lamadrid Department
      • Villa Castelli
        • Sierra de Cacho
Paar et al. (2002)
de Brodtkorb +2 other references
  • Neuquรฉn Province
    • Picunches Department
Brodtkorb (2006)
Australia
 
  • New South Wales
    • Kennedy Co.
      • Goonumbla
        • Northparkes Mine Project
Uwe Kolitsch (visual ID)
    • Yancowinna Co.
      • Broken Hill district
        • Broken Hill
Birch et al. (1997)
          • Broken Hill South Mine (BHS Mine; South Mine)
Birch et al. (1997)
  • Queensland
    • City of Mount Isa
      • Mount Isa
        • Mount Isa Mines
- (2001)
    • Cloncurry Shire
      • Cloncurry
Hibbs et al. (2006)
Sharpe et al. (2000)
Sorrell (n.d.)
    • Mareeba Shire
      • Mungana
viccloete
  • South Australia
    • City of Onkaparinga
      • Chandlers Hill
Kolitsch et al. (1999)
    • Copper Coast Council
      • Wallaroo
Sorrell (n.d.)
    • District Council of Mount Remarkable
      • Wilmington
    • District Council of Peterborough
      • Paratoo
Brugger et al. (2006) +1 other reference
    • Pastoral Unincorporated Area
      • Beltana (Beltana Station)
        • Ediacaran Fossil Reserve
Noble et al. (1983)
      • Iron Knob
Sorrell (n.d.)
      • Oakden Hills
Steve Sorrell Collection
  • Tasmania
    • Central Coast municipality
www.crocoite.com (2003)
www.crocoite.com (2003)
Bottrill et al. (2008)
    • Circular Head municipality
      • Balfour-Temma district
        • Temma
Bottrill et al. (2008)
    • West Coast municipality
      • Rosebery district
        • Colebrook Hill
Bottrill
  • Victoria
    • Mornington Peninsula Shire
      • Flinders area
    • Swan Hill Rural City
      • Lake Boga
  • Western Australia
    • Ashburton Shire
Nickel et al. (1993)
Min. Record 24 (1993)
Nickel et al. (1993)
Min. Record 24 (1993)
Austria
 
  • Carinthia
    • Sankt Veit an der Glan District
      • Guttaring
        • Waitschach
Kolitsch et al. (2013)
      • Hรผttenberg
        • Sankt Martin am Silberberg
BlaรŸ et al. (1997)
    • Spittal an der Drau District
      • Rennweg am Katschberg
        • Pรถlla valley
          • Zanaischg
Auer (2023)
  • Lower Austria
    • Neunkirchen District
      • Reichenau an der Rax
        • Edlach an der Rax
          • Hรถllen valley
Kolitsch et al. (2014)
  • Salzburg
    • Hallein District
      • Abtenau
        • Rigaus
          • Webing
Kirchner (1978) +1 other reference
    • Zell am See District
      • Kaprun
Kolitsch et al. (2009)
  • Styria
    • Leoben District
      • Kalwang
        • Langteichengraben (Lange Teichen)
          • Teichen Mine
Neschen (n.d.)
    • Liezen District
      • Admont
        • Johnsbach
          • Severinggraben
Neschen (n.d.) +1 other reference
      • ร–blarn
        • Walchen
Kolitsch (2026) +1 other reference
      • Rottenmann
        • Bรคrndorf
          • Prenterwinkelgraben (Bรคrndorfer Graben)
Kolitsch (2018)
  • Tyrol
    • Kufstein District
      • Brixlegg
Kolitsch (2013)
      • Reith im Alpbachtal
        • Geyer - Silberberg mining district
          • Silberberggraben
Putz et al. (2012)
        • St Gertraudi
          • GroรŸkogel (Reither Kogel)
Putz et al. (2007)
  • Vorarlberg
    • Bludenz District
      • Silbertal
Kolitsch (2013)
Kolitsch et al. (2022)
Belgium
 
  • Flanders
    • Limburg
      • Dilsen-Stokkem
        • Rotem
  • Wallonia
    • Liรจge
      • Plombiรจres
BlaรŸ et al. (1995)
      • Trooz
        • Forรชt
Arnold Van Herreweghe Collection
    • Luxembourg
Michel Blondieau. +1 other reference
        • Cahay
Van Der Meersche (1987) +3 other references
        • Salmchรขteau
Blondieau (2005)
    • Namur
      • Andenne
        • Seilles
Bolivia
 
  • La Paz
    • Pacajes Province
Georges Favreau specimen (analyzed)
Canada
 
  • British Columbia
    • Vancouver Island
      • Nanaimo Mining Division
        • Menzies Bay
Ingelson (1984)
  • Nova Scotia
    • Cumberland Co.
Terry Collett collection
Chile
 
  • Antofagasta
    • Antofagasta Province
      • Taltal
SEM-EDS by Joy Desor
    • Tocopilla Province
      • Gatico District
maurizio Dini & Arturo Molina collctions- analysed by EDX & PDF (by dr. Jochen Scluter)
  • Atacama
    • Copiapรณ Province
      • Copiapรณ
        • Cachiyuyo de Llampos mining district
collected and analysed by french ...
      • Tierra Amarilla
        • Pampa Larga mining district
Maurizio Dini & Robert Jenkins ... +1 other reference
samples analysed by Gerhard Mohn and ...
        • Punta Gorda mining district
Robert Jenkins
  • Tarapacรก
    • Iquique Province
      • Iquique
        • Chanabaya
SEM-EDS and Raman Spectroscopy by Joy ...
Czech Republic
 
  • Central Bohemian Region
    • Pล™รญbram District
      • Lhota u Pล™รญbramฤ›
RรœSENBERG et al. (1996)
      • Vranฤice
Kohout et al. (1995)
  • Hradec Krรกlovรฉ Region
    • Nรกchod District
      • Nรกchod
ฤŒernรฝ
  • Liberec Region
    • Semily District
Pauliลก et al. (2005)
DR Congo
 
  • Haut-Katanga
    • Kambove Territory
      • Likasi
Deliens (1996)
  • Lualaba
    • Tenke-Fungurume area
SEM-EDS and Raman Spectroscopy by Joy ...
Europe
 
  • Ore Mountains
France
 
  • Auvergne-Rhรดne-Alpes
    • Loire
      • Roanne
        • Le Crozet
Vernay (1997) +1 other reference
    • Rhรดne
      • Villefranche-sur-Saรดne
Chollet Pascal Collection +1 other reference
Chollet Pascal Collection
        • Chessy
De Ascenรงao Guedes (2003)
Vessely Collection
  • Brittany
    • Cรดtes-d'Armor
      • Saint-Brieuc
        • Trรฉmuson
Pierre Le Roch Collection
    • Finistรจre
      • Chรขteaulin
        • Poullaouen
Germain C. et al. (1990) +1 other reference
  • Corsica
    • Corse-du-Sud
      • Sartรจne
        • Figari
          • Testa
Lheur et al. (2011)
    • Haute-Corse
      • Corte
        • Ghisoni
R.De ASCENร‡AO GUEDES (2004)
  • Grand Est
    • Vosges
      • ร‰pinal
        • 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
          • Vaulry Mines
Queneau (n.d.)
  • Occitanie
    • Aude
      • Narbonne
        • Padern
Berbain et al. (2019)
    • Aveyron
      • Millau
        • Saint-Rome-de-Tarn
Queneau (n.d.)
      • Rodez
        • Pruines
Georges FAVREAU collection & EDX ... +1 other reference
      • Villefranche-de-Rouergue
        • Monteils
Favreau et al. (2010)
        • Najac
Jean Claude Dol
    • Pyrรฉnรฉes-Orientales
      • Cรฉret
        • Oms
Christian BERBAIN collection - Georges ... +1 other reference
    • Tarn
      • Albi
        • Paulinet
          • Saint-Jean-de-Jeannes
Jean Claude Dol
        • Trรฉbas
Pierrot et al. (1976)
      • Castres
        • Mont-Roc
INVENTAIRE MINERALOGIQUE DE LA FRANCE ...
  • Provence-Alpes-Cรดte d'Azur
    • Alpes-Maritimes
      • Nice Arrondissement
        • Daluis
Riviรฉra Scientifique:85:3-12 (15 Oct 2001) +1 other reference
    • Var
      • Toulon
        • Le Pradet
van den Berg (1987) +1 other reference
Jean-Marie Claude collection
Pascal Chollet collection
Valรฉrie Galรฉa-Clolus collection - EDX ... +2 other references
Germany
 
  • Baden-Wรผrttemberg
    • Freiburg Region
      • Ortenaukreis
        • Gengenbach
          • Gengenbach
[Wittern (1995)
Anneliese Schwarz collection (visually identified by Uwe Kolitsch) +1 other reference
        • Hornberg
          • Niederwasser
Schrenk (2000)
        • Oberwolfach
Walenta (1992)
          • Frohnbach valley
      • Rottweil
        • Schenkenzell
          • Wittichen
            • Burgfelsen
            • Heubach Valley
Walenta (1992)
  • Bavaria
    • Upper Franconia
      • Hof District
        • Lichtenberg
90. +1 other reference
      • Wunsiedel im Fichtelgebirge
        • WeiรŸenstadt
          • Rudolfstein
WeiรŸ (1990) +2 other references
    • Upper Palatinate
      • Neustadt an der Waldnaab District
        • Waidhaus
          • Hagendorf
web.archive.org (2001)
  • Hesse
    • Darmstadt
      • Frankfurt
Blessing et al. (1991)
    • Kassel Region
      • Hersfeld-Rotenburg
        • Nentershausen
          • SรผรŸ
            • Richelsdorf Smelter
Schnorrer-Kรถhler (1991)
  • Lower Saxony
    • Goslar District
      • Clausthal-Zellerfeld
        • Oberschulenberg
Ko Jansen
"Lithothek" collection of the ...
      • Langelsheim
        • Astfeld
van den Berg et al. (1990)
        • Grane Reservoir
van den Berg et al. (1990)
        • Lautenthal
van den Berg et al. (1990)
Luetcke (n.d.)
  • North Rhine-Westphalia
    • Arnsberg
      • Hochsauerlandkreis
        • Bestwig
Wittern (2001)
        • Marsberg
Schnorrer-Kรถhler (1991)
      • Mรคrkischer Kreis
        • Iserlohn
          • Letmathe
            • Helmke quarry nature reserve
Bender et al. (1994) +1 other reference
      • Siegen-Wittgenstein
        • Siegen
          • Niederschelden
Heinrich et al. (2011)
    • Cologne
      • Aachen
        • Eschweiler
BlaรŸ et al. (1995)
        • Stolberg
International Association of Collectors ... +1 other reference
      • Euskirchen
        • Kall
BlaรŸ et al. (1995)
  • Rhineland-Palatinate
    • Donnersbergkreis
      • Nordpfรคlzer Land
        • Niedermoschel
Collection Hartmute Hensel
        • Stahlberg
Heidtke (2001)
    • Neuwied
      • Unkel
        • Rheinbreitbach
WeiรŸ (1990)
Habel (2006) +1 other reference
    • Rhein-Lahn-Kreis
Wittern (2001)
      • Lahnstein
        • Friedrichssegen
Der Aufschluss Vol.55
  • Saarland
    • Sankt Wendel
      • Nonnweiler
        • Kastel
Thomas Kleser Collection
  • Saxony-Anhalt
    • Mansfeld-Sรผdharz
      • Eisleben
C.Auer (2019)
      • Helbra
XRD analysis (T. Witzke)
      • Mansfeld
Siemroth et al. (1999)
Knoll (2004)
Knoll (2004)
  • Saxony
    • Erzgebirgskreis
Lapis 30 (7/8)
  • Schleswig-Holstein
    • Pinneberg
      • Helgoland
Markus Gerstmann - Collection
Greece
 
  • Attica
    • East Attica
      • Lavreotiki
        • Agios Konstantinos (Kamariza)
          • Kamariza Mines (Kamareza Mines)
Grรถbner et al. (2002)
          • Mercati mines
Lapis No.11 2001 p.13-21
        • Km 3
          • Kaminiza mines
        • Lavreotiki Municipal Unit
Collection Pascale & Daniel Journet
Rewitzer et al. (1982) +1 other reference
        • Legrena Valley
          • Megala Pefka Mines
62 +3 other references
        • Sounion
          • Cato Sounio mines
Wendel et al. (1999) +1 other reference
        • Velatouri
ko Jansen.
Gelaude et al. (1996)
  • South Aegean
    • Milos
      • Serifos Island
        • Avissalos
Lefteris Rantos collection
Greenland
 
  • Kujalleq
Petersen et al. (1993)
Hungary
 
  • Borsod-Abaรบj-Zemplรฉn County
    • Kazincbarcika District
      • Rudabรกnya
Szakรกll: Minerals of Rudabรกnya +1 other reference
Iran
 
  • Isfahan Province
    • Nain County
      • Anarak District
Bariand et al. (1993)
Ireland
 
  • Munster
    • Cork County
      • Castletown-Bearhaven Copper Mines
        • Allihies
      • Glandore
Dr Richard Unitt Collection
      • Mizen Peninsula
Found by George Ryback in 1976.
        • Schull
          • Coosheen
Dr Richard Unitt Collection
    • Waterford County
        • Knockmahon
Moreton (1991)
Day (1999)
Thorne (n.d.)
Moreton (2005)
Isle of Man
 
  • Rushen
    • Malew
      • Langness
Adam Stephens Collection
Italy
 
  • Calabria
    • Catanzaro Province
      • Catanzaro
        • Molino Mastricarro
Bloise et al. (2019)
  • Campania
    • Metropolitan City of Naples
Russo et al. (2004) +1 other reference
      • Ottaviano
Russo et al. (2014)
Russo et al. (2004) +1 other reference
  • Liguria
    • Genoa
      • Genoa
        • Varenna Valley
Rivista Mineralogica Italiana (Avril/Juin)
      • Ne
Redazionale (2005)
415. +1 other reference
Pagano et al. (2001)
        • Reppia
Turconi (1984) +1 other reference
Pipino (1984)
Camarda et al. (2013) +1 other reference
        • Statale
Marchesini M. (1999)
    • La Spezia Province
      • Rocchetta di Vara
probed by Balestra C.
  • Piedmont
    • Vercelli Province
      • Scopello
Luigi Chiappino data
  • Sardinia
    • Nuoro Province
      • Gadoni
Stara et al. (1999)
    • South Sardinia Province
      • Domusnovas
Stara et al. (1996)
- (n.d.)
- (n.d.)
      • Fluminimaggiore
A. Del Caldo +2 other references
Fernando Caboni et al. (2024)
Fernando Caboni et al. (2024)
      • Gonnosfanadiga
        • Fenugu Sibiri Mine
Caboni et al. (2018)
      • Guspini
Preite et al. (2007)
      • Narcao
Lecca et al. (2024)
www.associazionemineralogicasarda.it (n.d.)
      • Villacidro
Stara et al. (1996)
      • Villaputzu
Collection Antonio Gamboni
  • Tuscany
    • Grosseto Province
      • Massa Marittima
        • Prata
Bardi et al. (2017) +1 other reference
        • Valpiana - Castello della Marsiliana area slag sites
"Lithothek der Mรผnchener Micromounter" ...
Jansen et al. (1998)
    • Livorno Province
      • Campiglia Marittima
International Association of Collectors of Slag Minerals (2) +1 other reference
Gianni Porcellini collection +1 other reference
- (n.d.)
      • Capoliveri
        • Cape Calamita Mine
W. Strohschneider (1975)
      • Castagneto Carducci
Jansen et al. (1998)
      • Livorno
Marco Bonifazi find & collection +1 other reference
      • Piombino
Franzini et al. (1992) +2 other references
      • Suvereto
Luigi Chiappino data
    • Massa-Carrara Province
Orlandi et al. (1994) +1 other reference
        • Colonnata quarrying basin
          • Colonnata
Orlandi et al. (1989) +2 other references
Orlandi et al. (2009)
        • Casette
Orlandi et al. (1989) +1 other reference
  • Veneto
    • Metropolitan City of Venice
      • Venice
A. Perugini collection
Japan
 
  • Fukui Prefecture
    • Obama City
Go ITO
  • Kagoshima Prefecture
    • Satsumasendai City
      • Koshiki Archipelago
Masutomi Museum specimen (Kyoto) +1 other reference
Morocco
 
  • Drรขa-Tafilalet Region
    • Zagora Province
      • Agdz Cercle
        • Bou Skour mining district
Favreau (2026)
Favreau (n.d.) +1 other reference
        • Tansifte Caรฏdat
          • Ightem
Favreau et al. (2006)
      • Zagora Cercle
        • Tinzouline Caรฏdat
          • Bleida Mines
Christophe Boutry collection
Namibia
 
  • Oshikoto Region
    • Tsumeb
Gebhard (1991)
New Zealand
 
  • Manawatu-Whanganui Region
    • Tararua District
      • Maharahara
Railton et al. (1990)
  • Nelson Region
    • Aniseed Valley
Essence of Microscope
  • Waikato Region
    • Thames-Coromandel District
      • Coromandel Peninsula
        • Colville
Paritu
Norway
 
  • Nordland
    • Narvik
Husdal (2023)
Husdal (2021)
Portugal
 
  • Beja
    • Almodรดvar
      • Santa Cruz
        • Barrigรฃo Mine
Pedro Alves analytical data and ...
    • Mรฉrtola
      • Corte do Pinto
Pedro Alves analytical data and ...
      • Sรฃo Pedro de Solis e Sรฃo Sebastiรฃo dos Carros
Pedro Alves analytical data and ...
    • Odemira
      • Sรฃo Luรญs
Alves et al. (2017)
Alves (n.d.)
  • Castelo Branco
    • Vila Velha de Rรณdรฃo
      • Vila Velha de Rรณdรฃo
        • Sitio do Cobre Mine
Rui P. Nunes and Martins da Pedra ...
  • Faro
    • Alcoutim
      • Martim Longo
Alves (n.d.)
Russia
 
  • Altai Krai
    • Rubtsovsky District
Pekov et al. (2011)
  • Kamchatka Krai
    • Milkovsky District
      • Tolbachik Volcanic field
        • Mountain 1004
Pekov et al. (2025) +1 other reference
  • Tuva
    • Todzhinsky District
      • Ak-Sug ore cluster
Abrosimova et al. (2015)
  • Zabaykalsky Krai
    • Nerchinsky District
      • Adun-Cholon Range
Kasatkin et al. (2014)
South Africa
 
  • Northern Cape
Prior (1889) +1 other reference
      • Khรขi-Ma Local Municipality
Cairncross et al. (1995)
      • Okiep Copper District
        • Concordia
Bannister et al. (1950)
Spain
 
  • Andalusia
    • Almerรญa
      • Cuevas del Almanzora
        • Sierra Almagrera
Pesudo Verde Collection
          • Jaroso Ravine
Valladares et al. (2021)
Georges FAVREAU collection & EDX ...
      • Huรฉrcal-Overa
        • Cuesta Alta
          • Cerro Minado Mines
in Spanish version (Revista de Minerales) +1 other reference
      • Nรญjar
A. Arribas et al. (2005)
          • Cerro de los Guardias
Christiane & Jean-Robert Eytier ...
G. Leal et al. (2005)
      • Pechina
        • Baรฑos de Alhamilla
Rewitzer et al. (2020)
  • Castile-La Mancha
    • Ciudad Real
      • Brazatortas
        • Exposiciรณn mine
Sainz de Baranda Graf (2025)
  • Catalonia
    • Girona
      • Camprodon
        • Rocabruna
Garrido et al. (2013)
  • Extremadura
    • Badajoz
      • Oliva de Mรฉrida
Calvo Rebollar et al. (2022)
Turkey
 
  • Kirklareli Province
    • Demirkรถy District
Erik Vercammen collection
UK
 
  • England
Semmons (1885) +1 other reference
      • Calstock
        • Gunnislake
          • Clitters United Mines
Collection Richard De Nul
Golley et al. (1995)
Richard de Nul collection
      • Camborne
        • Beacon
Golley et al. (1995)
        • Killivose
Barstow et al. (1982) +1 other reference
        • Troon
          • Grenville United Mines
P Haas (collected 2008)
      • Carharrack
Bruce et al. (1998)
        • Wheal Damsel United Mines
Dana 6: 919. +2 other references
      • Carlyon
        • Carlyon Bay
P
      • Carn Brea
        • Carnkie
          • Basset Mines
Martin Stolworthy Collection
        • Pool
Lapis 11 (2)
Haas (n.d.)
      • Crantock
BMS Newsletter 79 (http://britishmicromountsociety.homestead.com/Gannell-Smelter.html)
      • Gwennap
Hall (1868) +1 other reference
Steve Rust collection
Dana 7: II:573. +3 other references
      • Gwinear-Gwithian
        • Reawla
G. Curtis specimen
        • Upton Towans
Diederik Visser List
      • Kea
        • Bissoe
Adam Stephens Collection
      • Linkinhorne
        • Minions
Ex-S Rust collection
        • Sharptor
Steve Rust collection
        • Upton Cross
Semmons (1885) +3 other references
      • Marazion
De Bondt (n.d.)
      • Padstow
        • Gunver Head
Schlomann et al. (1998)
      • Perranuthnoe
        • Charlotte United Mines
Collection Richard De Nul
      • Perranzabuloe
        • Perranporth
collected by Richard de Nul
Wolfe et al. (2008)
          • Perran St George and Droskyn Mines
collected by Michael Merry
      • St Agnes
        • West Wheal Kitty group
      • St Cleer
        • Craddock Moor
Collection Richard De Nul
        • Crow's Nest
Golley et al. (1995)
B Day Collection
      • St Day
        • Busveal
Robin Selley and Roger Eslick (2004)
Miers (1894) +2 other references
Embrey et al. (1987)
      • St Hilary
Golley et al. (1995) +1 other reference
      • St Ives
        • Carbis Bay
          • Providence Mines
Rashleigh (1802) +2 other references
      • St Just
        • Botallack
Collins (1871) +1 other reference
Rocks & Min.: 60 (1)
Richard de Nul collection
Golley et al. (1995)
Elton et al. (1995)
Visual Identification (J.Ralph 2009)
Golley et al. (1995)
        • Kenidjack Valley
          • Boswedden Mine (incl. Wheal Praze; Wheal Williams; Yankee Boy Mine)
P Haas
De Bondt (n.d.)
        • Pendeen
Golley et al. (1995)
P Haas
        • Trewellard
Golley et al. (1995)
      • St Stephen-in-Brannel
        • Downderry
Andrew Hodgson collection.
      • Treverbyn
        • Stenalees
Golley et al. (1995)
    • County Durham
      • Healeyfield
Norman Wilson collection
    • Cumbria
      • Allerdale
        • Above Derwent
        • Caldbeck
Green et al. (2006) +1 other reference
Green et al. (2006) +1 other reference
          • Potts Gill
Kingsbury (MS1) +1 other reference
          • Roughton Gill
Green et al. (2008)
Green et al. (2005) +2 other references
Stanley et al. (1991)
      • Eden
        • Mungrisdale
Briscoe et al. (2008) +1 other reference
    • Devon
      • North Devon
        • North Molton
Ex-S Rust collection
    • Leicestershire
      • Hinckley and Bosworth
        • Stanton under Bardon
          • Cliffe Hill Quarry
Hubbard et al. (2005)
    • Somerset
      • Somerset West and Taunton
        • Luxborough
Steve Rust collection
  • Scotland
    • Argyll and Bute
      • Lochgilphead
Starkey et al. (1998)
    • Dumfries and Galloway
      • Auchencairn
        • Rascarrel Bay
Render (n.d.)
Moreton et al. (1992)
Braithwaite et al. (1990)
Anthony (1997)
Miller et al. (1966) +1 other reference
Day (1999)
Anthony (1997)
Render (n.d.)
      • Needle's Eye
R. S. W. Braithwaite and J. R. Knight (1990) +1 other reference
    • Highland
      • Eilean รก Chรจo
        • Isle of Skye
          • Minginish
            • Cuillin Hills
Wolfe (1998) +1 other reference
    • Scottish Borders
      • Duns
        • Hoardweel farm
Jane Currie
  • Wales
    • Ceredigion
      • Ceulanymaesmawr
        • Tal-y-bont
Ex-S Rust collection
      • Llangynfelyn
        • Tre'r-ddol
Mason et al. (1996)
      • Trefeirig
        • Bontgoch
S. Rust collection
        • Goginan
S.Rust Collection
      • Ysgubor-y-coed
        • Ynystudor
Day (1999)
    • Gwynedd
      • Beddgelert
Pollard et al. (1989)
    • Neath Port Talbot
      • Mines Royal and Crown copper works
Dave Evans
      • Neath
S. Rust collection
    • Powys
      • Llangynog
S. Rust collection
      • Llanidloes
S.Rust Collection
USA
 
  • Arizona
    • Cochise County
Holden (1922) +3 other references
        • Calumet and Arizona group of claims
Dana 7: II: 573. +5 other references
Graeme (1993) +1 other reference
        • Hendricks Gulch
Graeme (1993) +1 other reference
Holden (1922)
        • Queen Hill
Ransome (1904a) +2 other references
Dana 7: II:573. +8 other references
Hibbs et al. (2006)
      • Chiricahua Mountains
        • California Mining District (Chiricahua Mining District)
Luetcke (n.d.)
      • Tombstone Mining District
Rob Bowell
        • Tombstone
Butler et al. (1938b) +4 other references
Anthony et al. (1995)
    • Pima County
      • Ajo Mining District
        • Little Ajo Mountains
          • Ajo
Thomas et al. (1983) +1 other reference
      • Sierrita Mountains
        • Pima Mining District
          • San Xavier
            • Mission complex
              • Mineral Hill
                • Mineral Hill Mines (Azurite group; Old Azurite Mine; Copper Glance Mine)
Williams (1961) +1 other reference
    • Pinal County
      • Bunker Hill Mining District (Copper Creek Mining District)
        • Copper Creek (Copper Creek Canyon)
Raman analyzed at the University of ...
      • Mammoth Mining District
        • Tiger
          • St. Anthony deposit
Anthony et al. (1995) +1 other reference
    • Yavapai County
      • Eureka Mining District
        • Bagdad
Robert A. Jenkins
  • California
    • Inyo County
      • Inyo Mts (Inyo Range)
        • Russ Mining District
          • Reward
Collected by and in the collection of ...
    • Madera County
      • Daulton Mining District
        • Daulton
          • Iron Mountain (2)
            • Buchanan Mine (Johnson group; Johnston)
              • Buchanan Mine area
Murdoch (1966)
    • Mono County
      • Bodie Hills
        • Masonic Mining District
          • New York Hill
MarekC pers. coll. 2017-2018
    • San Bernardino County
      • Ord Mining District
        • Ord Mountains
          • Ord Mountain
            • Ord Mountain Mine (Ord Mountain Mine System; Ord Mine; Ord Mountain deposits; Osborn; Rio Vista claim; Brilliant claim; Josephine claim; Belgium claim; Copper Junction claim)
Housley et al. (1999)
      • Silver Lake Mining District
        • Soda Mountains
          • Zzyzx
Thorne (n.d.)
Thorne (n.d.)
  • Michigan
    • Keweenaw County
      • Allouez Township
        • Ahmeek
Allan Blaske collection
    • Ontonagon County
      • Rockland
Heinrich et al. (2004)
      • White Pine
Travis Olds collection
  • Montana
    • Granite County
      • Philipsburg Mining District (Flint Creek Mining District)
Collection of J.Dagenais
  • Nevada
    • Churchill County
      • Cottonwood Canyon
        • Bolivia
Castor et al. (2004)
    • Esmeralda County
Rocks & Minerals. Nov. 1999.
      • Coaldale Mining District
Castor et al. (2004)
      • Rock Hill Mining District
Castor et al. (2004)
      • Weepah Mining District
Castor et al. (2004)
    • Humboldt County
      • Iron Point Mining District
        • Valmy
Thorne (n.d.)
    • Lincoln County
      • Delamar Mining District
Marek Chorazewicz (2024)
    • Mineral County
      • Candelaria Mining District
        • Candelaria Silver Mine
Paul M. Adams Collection
      • Fitting Mining District
        • Luning
          • Rhyolite Pass
The Minerals of Rhyolite Pass
    • Pershing County
      • Antelope Mining District
Jensen (1993)
Martin Jensen unpublished analysis and ...
      • Antelope Springs Mining District
Dan Evanich field collected samples. ...
  • New Jersey
    • Sussex County
      • Ogdensburg
        • Sterling Hill
Peters et al. (1983) +1 other reference
  • New Mexico
    • Socorro County
      • Hansonburg District
        • Bingham
          • Blanchard Mine
Jerry Cone Collection
  • Utah
    • East Tintic Mountains
      • Tintic Mining District
        • Mammoth
Bannister et al. (1950) +1 other reference
Thorne (n.d.)
          • North Star Mine (Star Consolidated Mine)
MarekC (2018)
    • Juab County
      • Eureka
Roberts et al. (1997)
    • Tooele County
      • Gold Hill Mining District (Clifton Mining District)
        • Gold Hill
Kokinos et al. (1993)
Kokinos et al. (1993) +1 other reference
Thorne (n.d.)
Thorne (n.d.)
Kokinos et al. (1993)
Jake Slagle
        • Pole Star Copper Company Mine Group
Thorne (n.d.)
      • Ophir Mining District
        • Jacob City
Collected by and in the collection of ...
Uzbekistan
 
  • Navoiy
    • Kokpatas village
Mineraly Uzbekistana (Minerals of the Uzbekistan)
 
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