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Argyrodite

A valid IMA mineral species
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Argyrodite

Colquechaca, Colquechaca Municipality, Chayanta Province, PotosĂ­, Bolivia
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Argyrodite

Colquechaca, Colquechaca Municipality, Chayanta Province, PotosĂ­, Bolivia
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Argyrodite

Colquechaca, Colquechaca Municipality, Chayanta Province, PotosĂ­, Bolivia
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Argyrodite

Colquechaca, Colquechaca Municipality, Chayanta Province, PotosĂ­, Bolivia
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Argyrodite

Colquechaca, Colquechaca Municipality, Chayanta Province, PotosĂ­, Bolivia
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Argyrodite

Colquechaca, Colquechaca Municipality, Chayanta Province, PotosĂ­, Bolivia
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Argyrodite

Colquechaca, Colquechaca Municipality, Chayanta Province, PotosĂ­, Bolivia
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Argyrodite

Colquechaca, Colquechaca Municipality, Chayanta Province, PotosĂ­, Bolivia
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About ArgyroditeHide

Formula:
Ag8GeS6
Up to about 40 mol-% of the sulfur may be replaced by selenium (Wang et al., 1984). Intermediate members of the argyrodite-canfieldite series are common and many specimens of that series prove to be different members of the series than the label suggests.
Colour:
grey, black
Lustre:
Metallic
Hardness:
2œ - 3
Specific Gravity:
6.29
Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Name:
Named by Julius A. Weisbach in 1886 from the Greek Î±ÏÎłÏ…ÏÏŽÎŽÎ·Ï‚ ("argyrodes"), "silver-bearing", in allusion to its silver content.
Isostructural with:
Alburnite, Canfieldite, Putzite
Type locality material is usually botryoidal with crystallized surfaces are uncommon.


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
331
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:331:3

IMA Classification of ArgyroditeHide

IMA status:
Approved, 'Grandfathered' (first described prior to 1959)
First published:
1886
Type description reference:
Weisbach, A. (1886) Argyrodit, ein neues Silbererz. Neues Jahrbuch fĂŒr Mineralogie, Geologie und PalĂ€ontologie: 2: 67-71.

Classification of ArgyroditeHide

Strunz-mindat (2026):
2.BA.70

2 : SULFIDES and SULFOSALTS (sulfides, selenides, tellurides; arsenides, antimonides, bismuthides; sulfarsenites, sulfantimonites, sulfbismuthites, etc.)
B : Metal Sulfides, M: S > 1: 1 (mainly 2: 1)
A : With Cu, Ag, Au
Dana 8th ed.:
2.5.6.1

2 : SULFIDES
5 : AmBnXp, with (m+n):p = 3:2
Hey's CIM Ref.:
6.2.4

6 : Sulphosalts - Sulphostannates, Sulphogermanates,Sulpharsenates, Sulphantimonates, Sulphovanadates and Sulphohalides
2 : Sulphogermanates

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
AgyIMA–CNMNCWarr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43
AgyThe 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 ArgyroditeHide

Lustre:
Metallic
Transparency:
Opaque
Colour:
Grey, black
Comment:
Tarnishes black
Streak:
Grey-black
Hardness:
2œ - 3 on Mohs scale
Hardness Data:
Measured
Tenacity:
Brittle
Fracture:
Irregular/Uneven, Conchoidal
Density:
6.29 g/cm3 (Measured)    6.32 g/cm3 (Calculated)

Optical Data of ArgyroditeHide

Anisotropism:
weak
Reflectivity:
WavelengthR1 (%)R2 (%)
400nm28.9% 29.5%
420nm27.9% 28.5%
440nm27.1% 27.7%
460nm26.3% 26.9%
480nm25.8% 26.3%
500nm25.3% 25.8%
520nm25.0% 25.4%
540nm24.7% 25.2%
560nm24.6% 25.0%
580nm24.5% 24.9%
600nm24.4% 24.9%
620nm24.5% 24.8%
640nm24.6% 24.9%
660nm24.5% 24.9%
680nm24.6% 25.0%
700nm24.7% 25.0%


Graph shows reflectance levels at different wavelengths (in nm). Peak reflectance is 29.5%.
R1 shown in black, R2 shown in red
Colour in reflected light:
Grey-white with violet tint
Pleochroism:
Weak

Chemistry of ArgyroditeHide

Mindat Formula:
Ag8GeS6

Up to about 40 mol-% of the sulfur may be replaced by selenium (Wang et al., 1984). Intermediate members of the argyrodite-canfieldite series are common and many specimens of that series prove to be different members of the series than the label suggests.
Element Weights:
Element% weight
Ag76.504 %
S17.056 %
Ge6.440 %

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

Crystallography of ArgyroditeHide

Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Class (H-M):
mm2 - Pyramidal
Space Group:
Pna21
Setting:
Pna21
Cell Parameters:
a = 15.149(1) Å, b = 7.476(2) Å, c = 10.589(1) Å
Ratio:
a:b:c = 2.026 : 1 : 1.416
Unit Cell V:
1,199.25 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
4
Morphology:
Pseudo-octahedral, dodecahedral, cubes to 18cm
Twinning:
Pseudospinel {111}

Crystallographic forms of ArgyroditeHide

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IDSpeciesReferenceLinkYearLocalityPressure (GPa)Temp (K)
0014663ArgyroditeEulenberger G (1977) Die kristallstrukture der tieftemperaturmodifikation von Ag8GeS6 Monatshefte fur Chemie 108 901-9131977synthetic0293
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X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide

Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacingIntensity
3.14 Å(30)
3.02 Å(100)
2.77 Å(10)
2.66 Å(40)
2.57 Å(5)
2.44 Å(30)
2.32 Å(5)
2.16 Å(10)
2.03 Å(30)
1.949 Å(10)
1.863 Å(50)
1.784 Å(20)
1.585 Å(10)
1.414 Å(5)
1.482 Å(10)
1.379 Å(5)
1.287 Å(5)
1.244 Å(10)
1.228 Å(5)
1.166 Å(20)
Comments:
ICDD 14-356 Machacamarca, Bolivia.

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:
Low temperature polymetallic deposits, high temperature Ag-Sn deposits.

Type Occurrence of ArgyroditeHide

Type Locality:
ⓘ HimmelsfĂŒrst Mine, Brand-Erbisdorf, Mittelsachsen, Saxony, Germany
General Appearance of Type Material:
Small crystals with edges <1 mm, generally in aggregates.
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
Mining Academy, Freiberg, Germany, 7058.
Geological Setting of Type Material:
Low-temperature polymetallic deposit.
Reference:
Weisbach, A. (1886) Argyrodit, ein neues Silbererz. Neues Jahrbuch fĂŒr Mineralogie, Geologie und PalĂ€ontologie: 2: 67-71.

Synonyms of ArgyroditeHide

Other Language Names for ArgyroditeHide

Relationship of Argyrodite to other SpeciesHide

Member of:
Argyrodite Group
Other Members of Argyrodite Group:
AlburniteAg8GeTe2S4Iso.
CanfielditeAg8SnS6Orth. mm2 : Pna21
Putzite(Cu4.7Ag3.3)GeS6Iso. 4 3m : F4 3m
SpryiteAg8(As3+0.5As5+0.5)S6Orth. mm2 : Pna21
Forms a series with:
CanfielditeArgyrodite-Canfieldite Series

Common AssociatesHide

Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
37 photos of Argyrodite associated with PyrargyriteAg3SbS3
34 photos of Argyrodite associated with MarcasiteFeS2
30 photos of Argyrodite associated with SideriteFeCO3
28 photos of Argyrodite associated with PyriteFeS2
28 photos of Argyrodite associated with SphaleriteZnS
22 photos of Argyrodite associated with GalenaPbS
19 photos of Argyrodite associated with MiargyriteAgSbS2
13 photos of Argyrodite associated with StephaniteAg5SbS4
10 photos of Argyrodite associated with ArsenopyriteFeAsS
9 photos of Argyrodite associated with AcanthiteAg2S

Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat GroupingHide

2.BA.MakotoiteAg12(Cu3Au)S8Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3c
2.BA.AlburniteAg8GeTe2S4Iso.
2.BA.DzierĆŒanowskiteCaCu2S2Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : P3m1
2.BA.XuwenyuaniteAg9Fe3+Te2S4Iso. 4 3m : F4 3m
2.BA.Orileyite(Fe,Cu)2As
2.BA.JuxingiteBi6Cu140Fe30S125Iso. 4 3m : F4 3m
2.BA.05DjurleiteCu31S16Mon. 2/m
2.BA.05GeeriteCu8S5Trig. 3
2.BA.05RoxbyiteCu58S32Tric. 1 : P1
2.BA.05ChalcociteCu2SMon. 2/m : P21/b
2.BA.10DigeniteCu9S5Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m
2.BA.10AniliteCu7S4Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pnma
2.BA.15BorniteCu5FeS4Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pbca
2.BA.20BellidoiteCu2SeTet. 4/m : P42/n
2.BA.20BerzelianiteCu2-xSe (x ≈ 0.12)Iso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m) : Fm3m
2.BA.25AthabascaiteCu5Se4Orth.
2.BA.25UmangiteCu3Se2Tet. 4 2m : P4 21m
2.BA.30RickarditeCu7Te5Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pmmn
2.BA.30WeissiteCu2-xTeHex. 6/mmm (6/m 2/m 2/m) : P6/mmm
2.BA.35AcanthiteAg2SMon. 2/m : P21/m
2.BA.35SpryiteAg8(As3+0.5As5+0.5)S6Orth. mm2 : Pna21
2.BA.40dUM2003-13-S:AgAuCuAg6AuCu2S5
2.BA.40MckinstryiteAg5-xCu3+xS4Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pnma
2.BA.40StromeyeriteAgCuSOrth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m)
2.BA.42HoneaiteAu3TlTe2 Orth. mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) : Pbcm
2.BA.45JalpaiteAg3CuS2Tet. 4/mmm (4/m 2/m 2/m) : I41/amd
2.BA.45SelenojalpaiteAg3CuSe2Tet. 4/mmm (4/m 2/m 2/m) : I41/amd
2.BA.45KuriliteAg8Te3SeTrig. 3 : R3
2.BA.47Spiridonovite(Cu1-xAgx)2TeTrig. 3m (3 2/m) : P3c1
2.BA.50WuyanzhiiteCu2STet. 4 2 2 : P43 21 2
2.BA.50EucairiteAgCuSeOrth.
2.BA.52ArgentiteAg2SIso.
2.BA.55NaumanniteAg2SeOrth. 2 2 2 : P21 21 21
2.BA.55AguilariteAg4SeSMon. 2/m
2.BA.60ChenguodaiteAg9Fe3+Te2S4Orth.
2.BA.60HessiteAg2TeMon. 2/m : P21/b
2.BA.60CervelleiteAg4TeSMon. 2/m
2.BA.65Henryite(Cu,Ag)3+xTe2 , with x ~ 0.40 Iso. m3m (4/m 3 2/m) : Fd3c
2.BA.65StĂŒtziteAg5-xTe3, x = 0.24-0.36Hex. 6 : P6
2.BA.70Putzite(Cu4.7Ag3.3)GeS6Iso. 4 3m : F4 3m
2.BA.70CanfielditeAg8SnS6Orth. mm2 : Pna21
2.BA.75FischesseriteAg3AuSe2Iso. 4 3 2 : I41 3 2
2.BA.75UytenbogaardtiteAg3AuS2Trig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3c
2.BA.75Penzhinite(Ag,Cu)4Au(S,Se)4Hex. 6 2 2 : P63 2 2
2.BA.75PetrovskaiteAuAgSMon.
2.BA.75PetziteAg3AuTe2Iso. 4 3 2 : I41 3 2
2.BA.80Bezsmertnovite(Au,Ag)4Cu(Te,Pb)Orth.
2.BA.80BilibinskitePbCu2Au3Te2Iso.
2.BA.80Bogdanovite(Au,Te,Pb)3(Cu,Fe)Iso.

Fluorescence of ArgyroditeHide

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.

Internet Links for ArgyroditeHide

References for ArgyroditeHide

Reference List:
Weisbach, A. (1886) Mineralogische Mittheilungen - 3. Argyrodit. Jahrbuch fĂŒr das Berg- und HĂŒttenwesen im Königreiche Sachsen: 1886: 89-92.
Weisbach, A. (1886) Argyrodit, ein neues Silbererz. Neues Jahrbuch fĂŒr Mineralogie, Geologie und PalĂ€ontologie: 2: 67-71.
Penfield, S.L. (1894) On argyrodite and a new sulphostannate of silver from Bolivia. American Journal of Science: 147: 451-454.
Moritz Goldschmidt, V. (1908) Über Argyrodit aus Bolivia. Zeitschrift fĂŒr Kristallographie, 45 (1-6). 548-554 doi:10.1524/zkri.1908.45.1.548
Ahlfeld, F., Moritz, H. (1933) Beitrag zur Kenntnis der Sulfostannate Boliviens. Jahrbuch fĂŒr Mineralogie, Beilage-Band: 66: 179-212..
Ahlfeld, F., Reyes, J.M. (1938) Mineralogie von Bolivien. Borntraeger, Berlin.
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.pp.356-358
Ramdohr, Paul (1969) The Ore Minerals and their Intergrowths. Pergamon Press, Oxford. 1174pp. doi:10.1016/c2013-0-10027-x
Wang, N., Viaene, W. (1974) The polymorphs of Cu8GeS6 - a preliminary study. Neues Jahrbuch fĂŒr Mineralogie, Monatshefte: 1974: 442-446.
Eulenberger, G. (1977) Die Kristallstruktur der Tieftemperaturmodifikation von Ag8GeS6, synthetischer Argyrodit. Monatshefte fĂŒr Chemie: 108: 901-913.
Kuhs, W.F., Nitsche, R., Scheunemann, K. (1979) The argyrodites - a new family of tetrahedrally close-packed structures. Materials Research Bulletin: 14: 241-248.
Wang, Y., Zhang, R., Peng, Z. (1984) On the mineralogy of selenium rich argyrodite. Acta Petrologica Mineralogica et Analytica: 3(2): 124-133. [in Chinese with English abstract]
Onoda, M., Chen, Xue An., Kato, K., Sato, A., Wada, H. (1999) Structure refinement of Cu8GeS6 using X-ray diffraction data from a multiple-twinned crystal. Acta Crystallographica: B55: 721-725.
Onoda, Mitsuko, Chen, Xue-An, Kato, Katsuo, Sato, Akira, Wada, Hiroaki (1999) Structure refinement of Cu8GeS6using X-ray diffraction data from a multiple-twinned crystal. Erratum. Acta Crystallographica Section B Structural Science, 55 (6) 1109 doi:10.1107/s0108768199012938
(2005) Argyrodite. Handbook of Mineralogy. Mineralogical Society of America
Tamas, C. G., Bailly, L., Ghergari, L., O'Connor, G., Minut, A. (2006) New occurrences of tellurides and argyrodite in Rosia Montana, Apuseni mountains, Romania, and their metallogenic significance. The Canadian Mineralogist, 44 (2). 367-383 doi:10.2113/gscanmin.44.2.367

Localities for ArgyroditeHide

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.
Arctic Ocean
 
  • Kolbeinsey Ridge
    • North Kolbeinsey Ridge
Marques et al. (2020)
Argentina
 
  • Catamarca Province
    • AndalgalĂĄ Department
      • Capillitas mining district
PUTZ +1 other reference
PUTZ +1 other reference
  • Jujuy Province
    • Rinconada Department
      • Mina Pirquitas
Coira et al. (1995) +2 other references
          • San Miguel Open pit
StrĂŒbel
      • Rinconada
Coira et al. (1995) +1 other reference
  • La Rioja Province
    • Chilecito department
      • Chilecito
Paar et al. (2005, January) +1 other reference
Brodtkorb (2002)
  • San Luis Province
    • Coronel Pringles Department
Gallard-Esquivel et al. (2018)
  • Santa Cruz Province
    • Deseado Department
Mugas Lobos et al. (2020)
Atlantic Ocean
 
  • Mid-Atlantic Ridge complex
    • Semenov region
Melekestseva et al. (2025)
Australia
 
  • New South Wales
    • Phillip Co.
      • Lue
Pringle and Elliot 1998
  • Queensland
    • Whitsunday Region
      • Mount Carlton district
Sahlström et al. (2017)
Bolivia
 
  • Oruro
    • PoopĂł Province
Salomon Rivas y Federico Ahlfeld (1998) +1 other reference
  • PotosĂ­
    • Antonio Quijarro Province
      • Porco Municipality
        • Agua de Castilla
Canfield (1907)
Kempff et al. (La Paz, 2009)
Kempff et al. (La Paz, 2009)
Kempff et al. (La Paz, 2009) +1 other reference
      • Uyuni Municipality
Federico Ahlfeld and Alejandro Schneider-Scherbina (1964)
    • Chayanta Province
      • Colquechaca Municipality
Federico Ahlfeld y Jorge Muñoz Reyes (1955) +1 other reference
    • Cornelio Saavedra Province
      • Tacobamba Municipality
Mineralogical Society of America - ...
    • Sud Chichas Province
      • Atocha Municipality
        • Chocaya-Animas mining district (Animas-Chocaya mining district)
Wilson (2001)
Wilson (2001) +1 other reference
    • TomĂĄs FrĂ­as Province
      • PotosĂ­ (PotosĂ­ Municipality)
Federico Ahlfeld and Alejandro Schneider-Scherbina (1964)
Bosnia and Herzegovina
 
  • Republika Srpska
    • Srebrenica
Radosavljević et al. (2016)
Canada
 
  • British Columbia
    • Atlin Mining Division
Peatfield (n.d.)
    • Kamloops Mining Division
      • Siwash Creek
Traill (1970)
    • Skeena Mining Division
      • Alice Arm
Peatfield (n.d.)
  • Yukon
    • Mayo mining district
Watson et al. (1996)
China
 
  • Fujian
    • Nanping
      • Jianyang District
        • Shuiji Pb-Zn-(Ag) deposit
Anthony
  • Henan
    • Luoyang
      • Luoning County
Xu et al. (2022)
  • Hubei
    • Yichang
      • Xingshan Co.
Chao Chen and Fapeng Xie (1986) +1 other reference
  • Jiangxi
    • Ganzhou
      • Xingguo Co.
Deqing Xu (1993)
Czech Republic
 
  • Central Bohemian Region
    • KutnĂĄ Hora District
      • KutnĂĄ Hora
PaĆŸout et al. (2019)
France
 
  • Auvergne-RhĂŽne-Alpes
    • Cantal
      • Aurillac
        • Saint-Santin-CantalĂšs
      • Saint-Flour
        • MolĂšdes
R. Pierrot +1 other reference
    • Haute-Loire
      • Brioude
        • Saint-Pal-de-Senouire
PĂ©lisson (1989)
      • Le Puy-en-Velay
        • Bellevue-la-Montagne
PĂ©lisson (1989)
  • Nouvelle-Aquitaine
    • Haute-Vienne
      • Limoges
        • Rilhac-Lastours
Picot et al. (1982)
  • Provence-Alpes-CĂŽte d'Azur
    • Alpes-Maritimes
      • Nice Arrondissement
        • Roure
R. Pierrot
Germany
 
  • Baden-WĂŒrttemberg
    • Freiburg Region
      • Emmendingen
        • Waldkirch
          • Suggental
Walenta (1992)
  • Saxony
    • Mittelsachsen
      • Brand-Erbisdorf
F. Angel and R. Scharizer in "Grundriss der Mineralparagenese" (Wien)
        • Vereinigt Feld Mine
A. Frenzel (1900)
      • Freiberg
Alice Kraissl
        • Zug
90. +2 other references
India
 
  • Rajasthan
    • Udaipur Division
      • Udaipur District
        • Udaipur
          • Zawar deposit
Chauhan (1984)
Indonesia
 
  • Central Sulawesi Province
    • Talau
      • Poboya Gold Mine
Rivai +1 other reference
Ireland
 
  • Leinster
    • Meath County
      • Navan (An Uaimh)
Ryback et al. (1988)
  • Munster
    • Tipperary County
      • Silvermines District
Taylor (1984) +2 other references
Andrew et al. (2025)
Japan
 
  • Akita Prefecture
    • Odate
ONO et al. (1995)
  • Hokkaidƍ Prefecture
    • Hiyama Subprefecture
      • Hiyama District
        • Kaminokuni
Ishiyama (1982)
Ishiyama et al. (1989)
    • Kamikawa Subprefecture
      • Kamikawa (Ishikari) District
Tsushima et al. (1999)
    • Okhotsk Subprefecture
      • Monbetsu City
Geology and Mineral Resources of Japan (Geological Survey of Japan, 1960)
  • Tochigi Prefecture
    • Nikko City
      • Kuriyamamura
Shimizu et al. (2007)
Kazakhstan
 
  • Pavlodar Region
    • Bayanaul District
Baibatsha et al. (2015) +1 other reference
Mexico
 
  • Guanajuato
    • Guanajuato Municipality
      • Guanajuato
  • Oaxaca
    • Natividad Municipality
      • Natividad
        • Dulce Nombre mine
Cano et al. (2024)
Morocco
 
  • DrĂąa-Tafilalet Region
Weiß (2006)
Namibia
 
  • Oshikoto Region
    • Tsumeb
Bowell et al. (2018)
New Zealand
 
  • Auckland Region
Railton et al. (1990)
January 2010 An assessment of the value ...
Simon et al. (1997)
Peru
 
  • Lima
    • OyĂłn Province
      • OyĂłn District
        • Uchucchacua area
EDS Analysis Frank Keutsch
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  • Lower Silesian Voivodeship
    • Karkonosze County
      • Szklarska Poręba
        • Mount SpƂawna
KozƂowski et al. (2022)
PiestrzyƄski (Main Ed.)
PiestrzyƄski et al. (2012)
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Lis et al. (1986)
Portugal
 
  • Vila Real
    • Sabrosa
Bowles (1987)
Romania
 
  • Alba County
    • Bucium
      • Bucium
Cioacă et al. (2014)
    • Lupșa
      • Mușca
Cioacă et al. (2014)
    • Roșia Montană
Bailly +9 other references
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    • Buceș
      • Stănija
Cook et al. (2003) +1 other reference
    • Certeju de Sus
Săbău et al. (2016)
  • Maramureș County
Bailly et al. (1998)
Russia
 
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    • Verkhneuralsky District
Belogub et al. (2005) +1 other reference
  • Chukotka Autonomous Okrug
    • Okhotsk-Chukotka belt
Kolova et al. (2021)
Pekov (1998)
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    • Yelizovsky District
Kostin (2021) +1 other reference
Tolstykh et al. (2022)
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    • Omsukchansky District
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Strujkov et al. (1996)
Kravtsova et al. (2015) +3 other references
    • Severo-Evensky District
Volkov et al. (2021)
Goryachev et al. (2014)
  • Primorsky Krai
    • Nizhne-taezhnyi ore cluster
Ivin et al. (2021)
    • Ol’ga ore district
Kazachenko et al. (2008, August)
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  • PreĆĄov Region
    • PreĆĄov District
      • ZlatĂĄ Baƈa
Ďuďa R. & Koơarková M. (1999)
Ďuďa R. & Koơarková M. (1999)
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    • Yeongdong County
Mineralogical Society of America - ... +1 other reference
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  • Andalusia
    • JaĂ©n
      • Linares
Colectivo Arrayanes et al. (2008)
  • Castile-La Mancha
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Calvo et al. (1992)
Calvo et al. (1992)
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Huttenlocher (1936)
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  • Alaska
    • Denali Borough
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USGS OFR 2004-1200 (Hawley,2004)
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      • Admiralty Mining District
Taylor
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          • Expectation Mountain
Barnes (1985)
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      • San Antonio Mountains
Kleinhampl et al. (1984)
  • Utah
    • Box Elder County
      • Grouse Creek Mts (Grouse Creek Range)
        • Ashbrook Mining District
Bullock (1981)
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