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Argentopyrite

A valid IMA mineral species
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Argentopyrite

Freiberg, Mittelsachsen, Saxony, Germany
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Argentopyrite

Sauberg Mine, Ehrenfriedersdorf, Erzgebirgskreis, Saxony, Germany
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Argentopyrite

Schneeberg, Erzgebirgskreis, Saxony, Germany
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Argentopyrite

Freiberg, Mittelsachsen, Saxony, Germany
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Argentopyrite

Sauberg Mine, Ehrenfriedersdorf, Erzgebirgskreis, Saxony, Germany
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Argentopyrite

Schneeberg, Erzgebirgskreis, Saxony, Germany
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Argentopyrite

Freiberg, Mittelsachsen, Saxony, Germany
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Argentopyrite

Sauberg Mine, Ehrenfriedersdorf, Erzgebirgskreis, Saxony, Germany
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About ArgentopyriteHide

Formula:
AgFe2S3
Colour:
Bronze-brown, tarnishing to lead-grey to blue-gray.
Lustre:
Metallic
Hardness:
3½ - 4
Specific Gravity:
4.25
Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Name:
Named for its relationship to pyrite and silver content.
Dimorph of:
Sternbergite
Often pseudomorphed by pyrite.


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
299
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:299:8

IMA Classification of ArgentopyriteHide

IMA status:
Approved, 'Grandfathered' (first described prior to 1959)

Classification of ArgentopyriteHide

Strunz-mindat (2026):
2.CB.65

2 : SULFIDES and SULFOSALTS (sulfides, selenides, tellurides; arsenides, antimonides, bismuthides; sulfarsenites, sulfantimonites, sulfbismuthites, etc.)
C : Metal Sulfides, M: S = 1: 1 (and similar)
B : With Zn, Fe, Cu, Ag, etc.
Dana 7th ed.:
2.9.13.2
Dana 8th ed.:
2.9.13.2

2 : SULFIDES
9 : AmBnXp, with (m+n):p = 1:1
Hey's CIM Ref.:
3.2.17

3 : Sulphides, Selenides, Tellurides, Arsenides and Bismuthides (except the arsenides, antimonides and bismuthides of Cu, Ag and Au, which are included in Section 1)
2 : Sulphides etc. of Ag

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
AgpyIMA–CNMNCWarr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43
Kretz (1983)Kretz, R. (1983) Symbols of rock-forming minerals. American Mineralogist, 68, 277–279.
Siivolam & Schmid (2007)Siivolam, J. and Schmid, R. (2007) Recommendations by the IUGS Subcommission on the Systematics of Metamorphic Rocks: List of mineral abbreviations. Web-version 01.02.07. IUGS Commission on the Systematics in Petrology. download
Whitney & Evans (2010)Whitney, D.L. and Evans, B.W. (2010) Abbreviations for names of rock-forming minerals. American Mineralogist, 95, 185–187 doi:10.2138/am.2010.3371
ArpThe 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 ArgentopyriteHide

Lustre:
Metallic
Transparency:
Opaque
Colour:
Bronze-brown, tarnishing to lead-grey to blue-gray.
Streak:
Grey.
Hardness:
3½ - 4 on Mohs scale
Hardness:
VHN100=225 - 242 kg/mm2 - Vickers
Tenacity:
Brittle
Fracture:
Irregular/Uneven
Density:
4.25 g/cm3 (Measured)    4.27 g/cm3 (Calculated)

Optical Data of ArgentopyriteHide

Anisotropism:
Strong - deep blue to pale blue-grey
Reflectivity:
WavelengthR1 (%)R2 (%)
400nm20.5% 29.4%
420nm21.6% 30.2%
440nm22.7% 30.8%
460nm23.8% 31.6%
480nm24.6% 32.2%
500nm25.3% 32.8%
520nm25.8% 33.5%
540nm26.3% 34.1%
560nm26.8% 34.8%
580nm27.4% 35.6%
600nm28.1% 36.3%
620nm28.7% 36.9%
640nm29.4% 37.5%
660nm30.0% 38.0%
680nm30.4% 38.4%
700nm30.9% 38.7%


Graph shows reflectance levels at different wavelengths (in nm). Peak reflectance is 38.7%.
R1 shown in black, R2 shown in red
Colour in reflected light:
Greyish to yellowish white

Chemistry of ArgentopyriteHide

Mindat Formula:
AgFe2S3
Element Weights:
Element% weight
Fe35.373 %
Ag34.162 %
S30.465 %

Calculated from ideal end-member formula.
Elements listed:
Ag, Fe, S - search for minerals with similar chemistry
Common Impurities:
Cu,As

Crystallography of ArgentopyriteHide

Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Class (H-M):
2/m - Prismatic
Cell Parameters:
a = 6.6902(2) Å, b = 11.4497(4) Å, c = 6.4525(2) Å
β = 90.2420(8)°
Ratio:
a:b:c = 0.584 : 1 : 0.564
Unit Cell V:
494.26 ų
Z:
4
Twinning:
Pseudohexagonal twins, lamellar twins
Comment:
Space group P1121/n (non-standard setting). Pseudo-orthorhombic. Originally assumed to have space group Pmmn, 6.639, 11.463, 6.452 A.

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IDSpeciesReferenceLinkYearLocalityPressure (GPa)Temp (K)
0004994ArgentopyriteYang H, Pinch W W, Downs R T (2009) Crystal structure of argentopyrite, AgFe2S3, and its relationship with cubanite American Mineralogist 94 1727-17302009Joachimstal, Bohemia, Czech Republic, type sample0293
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X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide

Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacingIntensity
5.81 Å(30)
5.68 Å(5)
4.67 Å(20)
4.30 Å(20)
3.62 Å(50)
3.34 Å(100)
3.32 Å(100)
3.23 Å(10)
3.11 Å(40)
2.96 Å(10)
2.90 Å(30)
2.88 Å(30)
2.82 Å(5)
2.63 Å(10)
2.59 Å(20)
2.52 Å(5)
2.43 Å(30)
2.32 Å(10)
2.28 Å(10)
2.18 Å(10)
2.12 Å(10)
2.04 Å(5)
2.02 Å(5)
1.99 Å(10)
1.93 Å(50)
1.91 Å(40)
1.87 Å(5)
1.81 Å(70)
1.75 Å(10)
1.67 Å(10)
1.66 Å(10)
1.61 Å(10)
1.597 Å(10)
1.544 Å(10)
1.458 Å(10)
1.450 Å(5)
1.436 Å(5)
Comments:
ICDD 7-347 Freiberg, Saxony, Germany

Geological EnvironmentHide

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

Type Occurrence of ArgentopyriteHide

Type Locality:
ⓘ Jáchymov, Karlovy Vary District, Karlovy Vary Region, Czech Republic
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto, Ontario, Canada (type).
National Museum of Natural History, Washington, D.C., USA (type).

Other Language Names for ArgentopyriteHide

Common AssociatesHide

Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
68 photos of Argentopyrite associated with ProustiteAg3AsS3
38 photos of Argentopyrite associated with PyrargyriteAg3SbS3
33 photos of Argentopyrite associated with CalciteCaCO3
27 photos of Argentopyrite associated with Native ArsenicAs
21 photos of Argentopyrite associated with AcanthiteAg2S
19 photos of Argentopyrite associated with Native SilverAg
12 photos of Argentopyrite associated with StephaniteAg5SbS4
12 photos of Argentopyrite associated with QuartzSiO2
10 photos of Argentopyrite associated with PyriteFeS2
10 photos of Argentopyrite associated with DyscrasiteAg3Sb

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2.CB.AuroselenideAuSeMon. 2/m : B2/m
2.CB.Ruizhongite(Ag2◻)Pb3Ge2S8Iso. 4 3m : I4 3d
2.CB.AgmantiniteAg2MnSnS4Orth.
2.CB.TolstykhiteAu3S4Te6Tric. 1 : P1
2.CB.GachingiteAu(Te1-xSex)Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m)
2.CB.05aHawleyiteCdSIso. 4 3m : F4 3m
2.CB.05UM1998-15-S:CuFeZnCu2Fe3Zn5S10
2.CB.05aColoradoiteHgTeIso. 4 3m : F4 3m
2.CB.05aMetacinnabarHgSIso. 4 3m : F4 3m
2.CB.05aTiemanniteHgSeIso. 4 3m : F4 3m
2.CB.05aSphaleriteZnSIso. 4 3m : F4 3m
2.CB.05bSakuraiite(Cu,Zn,Fe)3(In,Sn)S4 Iso.
2.CB.05cPolhemusite(Zn,Hg)STet.
2.CB.05aRudashevskyite(Fe,Zn)SIso. 4 3m : F4 3m
2.CB.05aStilleiteZnSeIso. 4 3m : F4 3m
2.CB.05aIshiharaite(Cu,Ga,Fe,In,Zn)SIso. 4 3m : F4 3m
2.CB.07aUnnamed (Cu-Mn-Sn Sulphide)Cu2MnSnS4
2.CB.07aShenzhuangiteNiFeS2Tet. 4 2m : I4 2d
2.CB.10bTalnakhiteCu9(Fe,Ni)8S16Iso. 4 3m : I4 3m
2.CB.10bHaycockiteCu4Fe5S8Orth. 2 2 2
2.CB.10aLenaiteAgFeS2Tet. 4 2m : I4 2d
2.CB.10aGalliteCuGaS2Tet. 4 2m : I4 2d
2.CB.10aRoquesiteCuInS2Tet. 4 2m : I4 2d
2.CB.10aEskeborniteCuFeSe2Tet. 4 2m : P4 2c
2.CB.10aUM1984-30-S:CuFeSnCu2Fe2Sn3S7
2.CB.10cOmariniiteCu8Fe2ZnGe2S12Orth. 2 2 2 : I2 2 2
2.CB.10aChalcopyriteCuFeS2Tet. 4 2m : I4 2d
2.CB.10aUnnamed (Cu-Zn-In Sulphide)CuZn2InS4
2.CB.10bMooihoekiteCu9Fe9S16Tet. 4 2m : P4 2m
2.CB.10aLaforêtiteAgInS2Tet. 4 2m : I4 2d
2.CB.10bPutoraniteCu1.1Fe1.2S2Iso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m) : Pn3m
2.CB.15aVelikiteCu2HgSnS4Tet. 4 : I4
2.CB.15cUM2006-11-S:CuFeGeZnCu8(Fe,Zn)3Ge2S12 (?)
2.CB.15aHocartiteAg2(Fe2+,Zn)SnS4Tet. 4 2m : I4 2m
2.CB.15aKësteriteCu2ZnSnS4Tet. 4 : I4
2.CB.15aPirquitasiteAg2ZnSnS4Tet. 4 : I4
2.CB.15aStanniteCu2FeSnS4Tet. 4 2m : I4 2m
2.CB.15cStannoiditeCu+6Cu2+2(Fe2+,Zn)3Sn2S12Orth. 2 2 2 : I2 2 2
2.CB.15bMohiteCu2SnS3Mon.
2.CB.15aČernýiteCu2CdSnS4Tet. 4 2m : I4 2m
2.CB.15aIdaiteCu5FeS6Hex.
2.CB.15aFerrokësteriteCu2FeSnS4Tet. 4 : I4
2.CB.15aKuramiteCu3SnS4Tet. 4 2m : I4 2m
2.CB.17a vArsenic-bearing RenieriteCu11GeAsFe4S16
2.CB.20MawsoniteCu6Fe2SnS8Tet. 4 2m : P4m2
2.CB.20ChatkaliteCu6FeSn2S8Tet. 4 2m : P4m2
2.CB.30FrieseiteAg2Fe5S8 (?)
2.CB.30NekrasoviteCu26V2(Sn,As,Sb)6S32Iso. 4 3m : P4 3n
2.CB.30Argyropyritenear Ag2Fe7S11
2.CB.30MaikainiteCu20(Fe,Cu)6Mo2Ge6S32Iso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m)
2.CB.30ColusiteCu13VAs3S16Iso. 4 3m : P4 3n
2.CB.30GermaniteCu13Fe2Ge2S16Iso. 4 3m : P4 3n
2.CB.30GermanocolusiteCu26V2(Ge,As)6S32Iso. 4 3m : P4 3m
2.CB.30StibiocolusiteCu13V(Sb,Sn,As)3S16Iso. 4 3m : P4 3m
2.CB.30Ovamboite Cu20(Fe,Cu,Zn)6W2Ge6S32Iso. 4 3m : P4 3n
2.CB.35aMorozeviczite(Pb,Fe)3Ge1-xS4Iso.
2.CB.35aRenierite(Cu1+,Zn)11Fe4(Ge4+,As5+)2S16Tet. 4 2m : P4 2c
2.CB.35aHemusiteCu6SnMoS8Iso.
2.CB.35bCatamarcaiteCu6GeWS8Hex. 6mm : P63mc
2.CB.35aVincienniteCu+7Cu2+3Fe2+2Fe3+2Sn(As,Sb)S16Tet.
2.CB.35aKiddcreekiteCu6SnWS8Iso. 4 3m : F4 3m
2.CB.35aPolkovicite(Fe,Pb)3(Ge,Fe)1-xS4Iso.
2.CB.40LautiteCuAsSOrth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pnma
2.CB.42LingbaoiteAgTe3Trig. 3m : R3m
2.CB.45CadmoseliteCdSeHex. 6mm : P63mc
2.CB.45RambergiteMnSHex. 6mm : P63mc
2.CB.45Buseckite(Fe,Zn,Mn)SHex. 6mm : P63mc
2.CB.45MaletoyvayamiteAu3Se4Te6Tric. 1 : P1
2.CB.45GreenockiteCdSHex. 6mm : P63mc
2.CB.45Wurtzite(Zn,Fe)SHex. 6mm : P63mc
2.CB.47MurchisiteCr5S6Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : P3 1c
2.CB.50ZincselenideZnSe
2.CB.50WassoniteTiSTrig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m
2.CB.52DzhezkazganiteReMoCu2PbS6 ?Trig. 3m : R3m
2.CB.55bIsocubaniteCuFe2S3Iso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m) : Fm3m
2.CB.55aCubaniteCuFe2S3Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m)
2.CB.60RaguiniteTlFeS2Orth.
2.CB.60PicotpauliteTlFe2S3Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Cmcm
2.CB.65SternbergiteAgFe2S3Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m)
2.CB.70SulvaniteCu3VS4Iso. 4 3m : P4 3m
2.CB.75VulcaniteCuTeOrth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m)
2.CB.80EmpressiteAgTeOrth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m)
2.CB.85MuthmanniteAuAgTe2Mon. 2/m : P2/m

Fluorescence of ArgentopyriteHide

In UV light:
Not fluorescent in UV

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.
Industrial Uses:
Minor silver ore

Internet Links for ArgentopyriteHide

References for ArgentopyriteHide

Reference List:
von Waltershausen, W.S. (1866) Einige nachträgliche Bemerkungen über den Silberkies. Nachrichten von der Königlichen Gesellschaft der Wissenschaften und der Georg-Augusts-Universität: 9: 66-68.
Dana, James D., Brush, George Jarvis (1868) A System of Mineralogy (5th ed.). p.882
Schrauf, A. (1871) Mineralogische Beobachtungen III. Sitzungsberichte der Mathematisch-Naturwissenschaftlichen Classe der Kaiserlichen Akademie der Wissenschaften: 114: 123-205.
Palache, Charles, Berman, Harry, Frondel, Clifford (1944) The System of Mineralogy (7th ed.) Vol. 1 - Elements, Sulfides, Sulfosalts, Oxides. John Wiley and Sons, New York.
Murdoch, J., Berry, L. G. (1954) X-ray measurements on argentopyrite. American Mineralogist, 39 (5-6) 475-485
Czamanske, Gerald K. (1969) The stability of argentopyrite and sternbergite. Economic Geology, 64 (4) 459-461 doi:10.2113/gsecongeo.64.4.459
Ramdohr, Paul (1969) The Ore Minerals and their Intergrowths. Pergamon Press, Oxford. 1174pp. doi:10.1016/c2013-0-10027-x
Czamanske, Gerald K., Larson, Richard R. (1969) The chemical identity and formula of argentopyrite and sternbergite. American Mineralogist, 54 (7-8) 1198-1201
Taylor, L.A. (1970) The system Ag-Fe-S: Phase equilibria and mineral assemblages. Mineralium Deposita, 5 (1). 41-58 doi:10.1007/bf00207005
Šrein, V., Řídkošil, T., Kašpar, P., Šourek, J. (1986) Argentopyrite and sternbergite from polymetallic veins of the skarn deposit Měděnec, Krušné hory Mts., Czechoslovakia. Neues Jahrbuch für Mineralogie, Abhandlungen: 154: 207–222.
Ondruš, P., Veselovský, F., Gabašová, A., Hloušek, J., Šrein, V., Vavřín, I., Skála, R., Sejkora, J., Drábek, M. (2003) Primary minerals of the Jáchymov ore district. Journal of the Czech Geological Society, 48 (3-4) 19-147
Yang, H., Pinch, W. W., Downs, R. T. (2009) Crystal structure of argentopyrite, AgFe2S3, and its relationship with cubanite. American Mineralogist, 94 (11) 1727-1730 doi:10.2138/am.2009.3324
(2021) Argentopyrite. Handbook of Mineralogy. Mineralogical Society of America
Belendorff, K. (2021): Argentopyrit vom Steinbruch am Glasberg im Mühltal bei Nieder-Beerbach, Odenwald. Mineralien-Welt 32 (3), 30-31 (in German). [study on argentopyrite and pseudomorphs of pyrite after argentopyrite]

Localities for ArgentopyriteHide

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
 
  • Jujuy Province
    • Rinconada Department
      • Mina Pirquitas
Board et al. (2011)
Australia
 
  • New South Wales
    • Yancowinna Co.
      • Broken Hill district
Mineralogical Society of America - ...
Lawrence et al. (1999) +1 other reference
  • Queensland
    • City of Mount Isa
Harris et al. (1984)
Austria
 
  • Carinthia
    • Sankt Veit an der Glan District
      • Hüttenberg
Niedermayr et al. (1995)
    • Spittal an der Drau District
      • Rennweg am Katschberg
        • Pölla valley
          • Lanisch
C.Auer (2020)
  • Salzburg
    • Tamsweg District
      • Muhr
        • Rotgülden
          • Lower Rotgülden lake
Auer (2019)
    • Zell am See District
      • Rauris
        • Hochtor area
Pichler (2009)
  • Tyrol
    • Innsbruck-Land District
      • Axams
Vavtar (1995)
Bolivia
 
  • Potosí
    • Antonio Quijarro Province
      • Porco Municipality
        • Agua de Castilla
Paul MPB Meulenbeld collection photo ID 1115803 (XRD confirmation by Dr Sabine Verryn)
    • Chayanta Province
      • Colquechaca Municipality
Wilson (2001)
Bosnia and Herzegovina
 
  • Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina
    • Central Bosnia Canton
      • Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje
Jurković et al. (1994)
Canada
 
  • British Columbia
    • Greenwood Mining Division
      • Beaverdell
Robert O. Meyer collection
    • Slocan Mining Division
      • Sandon
Mauthner et al. (1996)
  • Northwest Territories
    • Mackenzie Mountains
Hewton (2012)
  • Ontario
    • Greater Sudbury
      • Garson Township
Ames et al. (2003)
Chile
 
  • Tarapacá
    • Tamarugal Province
      • Pica
        • Collahuasi mining district
- (2003)
Czech Republic
 
  • Central Bohemian Region
Dr Gunter Grundmann collection
      • Dubno
Dr. Günter Grundmann collection
  • Karlovy Vary Region
    • Karlovy Vary District
Am Min 39 (1954) +1 other reference
C.Auer (2018)
  • Ústí nad Labem Region
    • Chomutov District
Hyrsl et al. (2009)
Finland
 
  • Central Finland
    • Laukaa
Hietanen (2015)
France
 
  • Grand Est
    • Bas-Rhin
      • Sélestat-Erstein
        • Lalaye
          • Charbes
Wittern et al. (1997)
    • Haut-Rhin
      • Colmar-Ribeauvillé
        • Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines
Bari (1982)
            • Sankt Jakob vein
Wittern +1 other reference
This mine worked the same vein as Gabe ... +2 other references
  • Occitanie
    • Tarn
      • Castres
        • Montredon-Labessonnié
          • Peyrebrune
Georges FAVREAU EDX analysis
  • Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
    • Hautes-Alpes
      • Gap
        • Orpierre
Moëlo et al. (1975) +1 other reference
Germany
 
  • Baden-Württemberg
    • Freiburg Region
      • Lörrach
        • Aitern
Aufschluss 71 (6)
        • Wieden
Mineralogical Society of America - ...
  • Hesse
    • Darmstadt
      • Darmstadt-Dieburg
        • Mühltal
          • Nieder-Beerbach
Belendorff (2021)
  • Lower Saxony
    • Goslar District
      • Braunlage
        • St Andreasberg
          • Beerberg
manfred groß +1 other reference
  • Saxony
    • Erzgebirgskreis
      • Annaberg-Buchholz
        • Frohnau
          • Schreckenberg
Gerstenberg (n.d.)
        • Kleinrückerswalde
Haas (n.d.)
      • Aue-Bad Schlema
        • Alberoda
Vollstädt et al. (1991)
          • Shaft 366
Haas (n.d.)
      • Ehrenfriedersdorf
Wittern (2001)
      • Marienberg
        • Lauta
Wittern (2001)
      • Schneeberg
        • Neustädtel
Massanek et al. (2005)
          • Wolfgangmaßen
Massanek et al. (2005)
      • Schwarzenberg
        • Pöhla
Wittern (2001)
      • Wolkenstein
Lapis (2008)
      • Zschorlau
        • St Katharina Mine
Massanek et al. (2005)
    • Mittelsachsen
      • Freiberg
Naumann et al. (1898)
        • Zug
90. +1 other reference
      • Großschirma
        • Siebenlehn
Gerstenberg (n.d.)
Greece
 
  • Attica
    • East Attica
      • Lavreotiki
        • Agios Konstantinos (Kamariza)
Meixner et al. (1982)
  • South Aegean
    • Tinos
      • Tinos Island
Tombros et al. (2008)
India
 
  • Rajasthan
    • Bhilwara District
Khan et al. (2021)
Italy
 
  • Sardinia
    • Metropolitan City of Cagliari
      • Sinnai
Stara et al. (1993)
Japan
 
  • Hyogo Prefecture
    • Shisou City
The Mineral Species of Japan (5th ed)
    • Yabu City
      • Oya-cho
FURUNO et al. (1992)
Kazakhstan
 
  • Kostanay Region
    • Rudny
Evseev (1995) +1 other reference
Mexico
 
  • Chihuahua
    • Aquiles Serdán Municipality
      • Santa Eulalia Mining District
        • West Camp
          • Francisco Portillo
Megaw (2023)
Larocque et al. (2008)
Morocco
 
  • Drâa-Tafilalet Region
    • Zagora Province
      • Agdz Cercle
        • Tansifte Caïdat
          • Tamdrost
Favreau et al. (2006)
Nigeria
 
  • Plateau
    • Jos Plateau
Wolfgang Hampel
Norway
 
  • Buskerud
    • Kongsberg
      • Overberget Mining Field
Gatedal (n.d.)
Papua New Guinea
 
  • Eastern Highlands Province
Noku et al. (2011)
Peru
 
  • Arequipa
    • Caylloma Province
www.sec.gov (n.d.)
Romania
 
  • Maramureș County
    • Baia Mare
Papp et al. (2007)
Russia
 
  • Chukotka Autonomous Okrug
    • Okhotsk-Chukotka belt
Kolova et al. (2021)
  • Kamchatka Krai
    • Koryak Okrug
      • Karaginsky District
Zhegunov et al. (2025)
  • Krasnoyarsk Krai
    • Maimecha and Kotui Rivers Basin
N. V. Sorokhtina et al. (2010) +1 other reference
Slovakia
 
  • Banská Bystrica Region
    • Žarnovica District
      • Hodruša-Hámre
        • Hodruša-Hámre mines
Berkh et al. (2014)
Slovenia
 
  • Litija
Scopolia - Journal of the Slovenian ...
Spain
 
  • Andalusia
    • Almería
      • Pechina
        • Baños de Alhamilla
Rewitzer et al. (2020)
Sweden
 
  • Västerbotten County
    • Lycksele
Rincon (2022)
Switzerland
 
  • Valais
    • Brig
      • Naters
Stalder et al. (1998)
    • Östlich Raron
      • Bitsch
Stalder et al. (1998)
    • Westlich Raron
      • Ferden
        • Goppenstein
Rüegg (2005)
Graeser et al. (1978) +2 other references
UK
 
  • England
    • Cumbria
      • Eden
        • Alston Moor
          • Garrigill
Ixer et al. (1987) +1 other reference
USA
 
  • Alaska
    • Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area
      • Iditarod Mining District
- (2008)
  • Colorado
    • Ouray County
      • Ouray Mining District
Emmons et al. (1885)
  • Idaho
    • Custer County
Ream (1995)
    • Owyhee County
      • De Lamar Mining District
Collins (2012)
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