Home Page About Mindat The Mindat Manual History of Mindat Copyright Status Who We Are Our Science Mindat Newsletter [Free Download]Contact Us

Donate to Mindat Sponsor a Page Corporate Sponsorship Sponsored Pages

Learning Center What Is a Mineral?The Most Common Minerals on Earth Information for Educators Mindat Articles Mindat Newsletter [Free Download]The Elements The Mineral Quiz

Search Form Minerals by Properties Minerals by Chemistry Mineral Visual Explorer Advanced Locality Search Random Mineral Random Locality Search by minID Minerals by Country Alphabetical Mineral Index Alphabetical Locality Search Mineral Association Search List of Countries Localities Near Me Photo Search Search Articles Search Glossary The Rock H. Currier Digital Library More Search Options

The Mindat Manual Add a New Photo Rate Photos Locality Edit Report Coordinate Completion Report Add Glossary Item

Minerals Petrology Fossils Meteorites Geologic Time

Mining Companies Statistics Mineral Museums Clubs & Organizations Mineral Shows & Events Device Settings Time Machine

Read Discussions Identification Request

Photo Search Photo Galleries Search by Colour Photo Colour Explorer New Photos Today New Photos Yesterday Members' Photo Galleries Past Photo of the Day Gallery Photography

Gibelbach, Fiesch, Goms, Valais, Switzerland i
Regional Level Types
Gibelbach Creek
Fiesch Municipality
Goms District
Valais Canton
Switzerland Country

Regional Level Types
Gibelbach	Creek
Fiesch	Municipality
Goms	District
Valais	Canton
Switzerland	Country

This page is currently not sponsored. Click here to sponsor this page.

Photos Maps Search

Standard

All Photos (72)Specimen Photos (59)Locality Photos (13)Photos by Color Gallery Photo Statistics Add Photo

Map Pages Nearest Localities Use Map in Article

Mineral Search Similar Localities Nearest Localities Predictive Mineralogy Search Google

Gibelsbach

Gibelbach, Fiesch, Goms, Valais, Switzerland

Gibelsbach

Gibelbach, Fiesch, Goms, Valais, Switzerland

Gibelsbach

Gibelbach, Fiesch, Goms, Valais, Switzerland

Gibelsbach, under the wall

Gibelbach, Fiesch, Goms, Valais, Switzerland

Gibelsbach

Gibelbach, Fiesch, Goms, Valais, Switzerland

Gibelsbach

Gibelbach, Fiesch, Goms, Valais, Switzerland

Gibelsbach

Gibelbach, Fiesch, Goms, Valais, Switzerland

Gibelsbach, under the wall

Gibelbach, Fiesch, Goms, Valais, Switzerland

Gibelsbach

Gibelbach, Fiesch, Goms, Valais, Switzerland

Gibelsbach

Gibelbach, Fiesch, Goms, Valais, Switzerland

Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):

46° 24' 33'' North , 8° 6' 54'' East

Latitude & Longitude (decimal):

Type:

Köppen climate type:

Dfc : Subarctic climate

Nearest Settlements:

Place	Population	Distance
Fiesch	1,003 (2015)	1.9km
Lax	315 (2016)	2.3km
Ernen	374 (2016)	2.5km
Bellwald	444 (2016)	4.1km
Grengiols	496 (2016)	4.3km

Mindat Locality ID:

29199

Long-form identifier:

mindat:1:2:29199:7

GUID (UUID V4):

Other/historical names associated with this locality:

Gibelsbach; Giebelsbach; Gibelschbach

Name(s) in local language(s):

Gibelbach (Gibelsbach; Giebelsbach), Fiesch, Goms, Wallis (Valais), Schweiz (Suisse; Svizzera)

Steep ravine with creek.

"Gibelsbach" and "Giebelsbach" are frequent misnomers.

The correct spelling is "Gibelbach". (Note that https://map.geo.admin.ch/ gives the name as "Gibelschbach").

Select Mineral List Type

Standard Detailed Gallery Strunz Chemical Elements

Mineral List

13 valid minerals. 1 erroneous literature entry.

Detailed Mineral List:

ⓘ Calcite

Formula: CaCO₃

ⓘ Cerussite

Formula: PbCO₃

ⓘ 'Chabazite'

Description: Crystals to 2 cm across.

References:

Stalder, H.A., Wagner, A., Graeser, S., Stuker, P. (1998) Mineralienlexikon der Schweiz. Wepf.p.104

ⓘ Epistilbite

Formula: CaAl₂Si₆O₁₆ · 5H₂O

References:

Stalder, H.A., Wagner, A., Graeser, S., Stuker, P. (1998) Mineralienlexikon der Schweiz. Wepf.p.104

ⓘ Fluorite

Formula: CaF₂

References:

American Mineralogist (1968), 53:1120-1138

ⓘ Galena

Formula: PbS

ⓘ Heulandite-Ca

Formula: (Ca,Na)₅(Si₂₇Al₉)O₇₂ · 26H₂O

References:

American Mineralogist (1968), 53:1120-1138

Stalder, H.A., Wagner, A., Graeser, S., Stuker, P. (1998) Mineralienlexikon der Schweiz. Wepf.p.214

ⓘ Laumontite

Formula: CaAl₂Si₄O₁₂ · 4H₂O

References:

Stalder, H.A., Wagner, A., Graeser, S., Stuker, P. (1998) Mineralienlexikon der Schweiz. Wepf.p.250

ⓘ Mimetite

Formula: Pb₅(AsO₄)₃Cl

References:

Stalder, H.A., Wagner, A., Graeser, S., Stuker, P. (1998) Mineralienlexikon der Schweiz. Wepf.p.277

ⓘ Pyrite

Formula: FeS₂

ⓘ Quartz

Formula: SiO₂

ⓘ Scolecite

Formula: CaAl₂Si₃O₁₀ · 3H₂O

References:

Stalder, H.A., Wagner, A., Graeser, S., Stuker, P. (1998) Mineralienlexikon der Schweiz. Wepf.p.104

ⓘ Stellerite

Formula: Ca₄(Si₂₈Al₈)O₇₂ · 28H₂O

References:

Stalder, H.A., Wagner, A., Graeser, S., Stuker, P. (1998) Mineralienlexikon der Schweiz. Wepf.p.104

ⓘ '~~Stilbite Subgroup'~~

Formula: M_6-7[Al_8-9Si_27-28O₇₂] · nH₂O

Description: The "stilbites" reported in older references turned out to be stellerites upon systematic studies.

References:

Stalder, H.A., Wagner, A., Graeser, S., Stuker, P. (1998) Mineralienlexikon der Schweiz. Wepf.p.385

ⓘ Wulfenite

Formula: Pb(MoO₄)

References:

Stalder, H.A., Wagner, A., Graeser, S., Stuker, P. (1998) Mineralienlexikon der Schweiz. Wepf.p.277

Gallery:

(Ca,Na)₅(Si₂₇Al₉)O₇₂ · 26H₂Oⓘ Heulandite-Ca

Heulandite-Ca, etc.

Gibelbach, Fiesch, Goms, Valais, Switzerland

Heulandite-Ca, etc.

Gibelbach, Fiesch, Goms, Valais, Switzerland

Heulandite-Ca, etc.

Gibelbach, Fiesch, Goms, Valais, Switzerland

Heulandite-Ca, etc.

Gibelbach, Fiesch, Goms, Valais, Switzerland

Heulandite-Ca, etc.

Gibelbach, Fiesch, Goms, Valais, Switzerland

Heulandite-Ca, etc.

Gibelbach, Fiesch, Goms, Valais, Switzerland

Heulandite-Ca, etc.

Gibelbach, Fiesch, Goms, Valais, Switzerland

List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification

Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts
ⓘ	Galena	2.CD.10	PbS
ⓘ	Pyrite	2.EB.05a	FeS₂
Group 3 - Halides
ⓘ	Fluorite	3.AB.25	CaF₂
Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides
ⓘ	Quartz	4.DA.05	SiO₂
Group 5 - Nitrates and Carbonates
ⓘ	Calcite	5.AB.05	CaCO₃
ⓘ	Cerussite	5.AB.15	PbCO₃
Group 7 - Sulphates, Chromates, Molybdates and Tungstates
ⓘ	Wulfenite	7.GA.05	Pb(MoO₄)
Group 8 - Phosphates, Arsenates and Vanadates
ⓘ	Mimetite	8.BN.05	Pb₅(AsO₄)₃Cl
Group 9 - Silicates
ⓘ	Scolecite	9.GA.05	CaAl₂Si₃O₁₀ · 3H₂O
ⓘ	Laumontite	9.GB.10	CaAl₂Si₄O₁₂ · 4H₂O
ⓘ	Epistilbite	9.GD.45	CaAl₂Si₆O₁₆ · 5H₂O
ⓘ	Heulandite-Ca	9.GE.05	(Ca,Na)₅(Si₂₇Al₉)O₇₂ · 26H₂O
ⓘ	Stellerite	9.GE.15	Ca₄(Si₂₈Al₈)O₇₂ · 28H₂O
Unclassified
ⓘ	'Chabazite'	-
ⓘ	'Stilbite Subgroup' ?	-	M_6-7[Al_8-9Si_27-28O₇₂] · nH₂O

List of minerals for each chemical element

H	Hydrogen
H	ⓘ Epistilbite	CaAl₂Si₆O₁₆ · 5H₂O
H	ⓘ Laumontite	CaAl₂Si₄O₁₂ · 4H₂O
H	ⓘ Scolecite	CaAl₂Si₃O₁₀ · 3H₂O
H	ⓘ Stellerite	Ca₄(Si₂₈Al₈)O₇₂ · 28H₂O
H	ⓘ Stilbite Subgroup	M_6-7[Al_8-9Si_27-28O₇₂] · nH₂O
H	ⓘ Heulandite-Ca	(Ca,Na)₅(Si₂₇Al₉)O₇₂ · 26H₂O
C	Carbon
C	ⓘ Calcite	CaCO₃
C	ⓘ Cerussite	PbCO₃
O	Oxygen
O	ⓘ Calcite	CaCO₃
O	ⓘ Cerussite	PbCO₃
O	ⓘ Epistilbite	CaAl₂Si₆O₁₆ · 5H₂O
O	ⓘ Laumontite	CaAl₂Si₄O₁₂ · 4H₂O
O	ⓘ Mimetite	Pb₅(AsO₄)₃Cl
O	ⓘ Quartz	SiO₂
O	ⓘ Scolecite	CaAl₂Si₃O₁₀ · 3H₂O
O	ⓘ Stellerite	Ca₄(Si₂₈Al₈)O₇₂ · 28H₂O
O	ⓘ Stilbite Subgroup	M_6-7[Al_8-9Si_27-28O₇₂] · nH₂O
O	ⓘ Wulfenite	Pb(MoO₄)
O	ⓘ Heulandite-Ca	(Ca,Na)₅(Si₂₇Al₉)O₇₂ · 26H₂O
F	Fluorine
F	ⓘ Fluorite	CaF₂
Na	Sodium
Na	ⓘ Heulandite-Ca	(Ca,Na)₅(Si₂₇Al₉)O₇₂ · 26H₂O
Al	Aluminium
Al	ⓘ Epistilbite	CaAl₂Si₆O₁₆ · 5H₂O
Al	ⓘ Laumontite	CaAl₂Si₄O₁₂ · 4H₂O
Al	ⓘ Scolecite	CaAl₂Si₃O₁₀ · 3H₂O
Al	ⓘ Stellerite	Ca₄(Si₂₈Al₈)O₇₂ · 28H₂O
Al	ⓘ Stilbite Subgroup	M_6-7[Al_8-9Si_27-28O₇₂] · nH₂O
Al	ⓘ Heulandite-Ca	(Ca,Na)₅(Si₂₇Al₉)O₇₂ · 26H₂O
Si	Silicon
Si	ⓘ Epistilbite	CaAl₂Si₆O₁₆ · 5H₂O
Si	ⓘ Laumontite	CaAl₂Si₄O₁₂ · 4H₂O
Si	ⓘ Quartz	SiO₂
Si	ⓘ Scolecite	CaAl₂Si₃O₁₀ · 3H₂O
Si	ⓘ Stellerite	Ca₄(Si₂₈Al₈)O₇₂ · 28H₂O
Si	ⓘ Stilbite Subgroup	M_6-7[Al_8-9Si_27-28O₇₂] · nH₂O
Si	ⓘ Heulandite-Ca	(Ca,Na)₅(Si₂₇Al₉)O₇₂ · 26H₂O
S	Sulfur
S	ⓘ Galena	PbS
S	ⓘ Pyrite	FeS₂
Cl	Chlorine
Cl	ⓘ Mimetite	Pb₅(AsO₄)₃Cl
Ca	Calcium
Ca	ⓘ Calcite	CaCO₃
Ca	ⓘ Epistilbite	CaAl₂Si₆O₁₆ · 5H₂O
Ca	ⓘ Fluorite	CaF₂
Ca	ⓘ Laumontite	CaAl₂Si₄O₁₂ · 4H₂O
Ca	ⓘ Scolecite	CaAl₂Si₃O₁₀ · 3H₂O
Ca	ⓘ Stellerite	Ca₄(Si₂₈Al₈)O₇₂ · 28H₂O
Ca	ⓘ Heulandite-Ca	(Ca,Na)₅(Si₂₇Al₉)O₇₂ · 26H₂O
Fe	Iron
Fe	ⓘ Pyrite	FeS₂
As	Arsenic
As	ⓘ Mimetite	Pb₅(AsO₄)₃Cl
Mo	Molybdenum
Mo	ⓘ Wulfenite	Pb(MoO₄)
Pb	Lead
Pb	ⓘ Cerussite	PbCO₃
Pb	ⓘ Galena	PbS
Pb	ⓘ Mimetite	Pb₅(AsO₄)₃Cl
Pb	ⓘ Wulfenite	Pb(MoO₄)

Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality

Eurasian PlateTectonic Plate

AlpsAccretionary Complex

EuropeContinent

The AlpsMountain Range

This page contains all mineral locality references listed on mindat.org. This does not claim to be a complete list. If you know of more minerals from this site, please register so you can add to our database. This locality information is for reference purposes only. You should never attempt to visit any sites listed in mindat.org without first ensuring that you have the permission of the land and/or mineral rights holders for access and that you are aware of all safety precautions necessary.

References

www.researchgate.net (n.d.) https://www.researchgate.net/publication/230015823_The_zeolite_fluorite_quartz_assemblage_of_the_fissures_at_Gibelsbach_Fiesch_Valais_Switzerland_Crystal_chemistry_REE_patterns_and_genetic_speculations

Armbruster, T., Kohler, T., Meisel, T., Nägler, T.F., Götzinger, M.A., Stalder, H.A. (1996) The zeolite-fluorite-quartz assemblage of the fissures at Gibelsbach, Fiesch (Valais, Switzerland): crystal chemistry, REE patterns, and genetic speculations. Schweizerische Mineralogische und Petrographische Mitteilungen, 76, 131-146.

Weisenberger, T., Spürgin, S. (2010) Die wohl bekannteste Schweizer Zeolith-Fundstelle: Der Gibelsbach bei Fiesch im Kanton Wallis. Mineralien-Welt, 21(5), 74-85.

www.mineralienatlas.de (n.d.) https://www.mineralienatlas.de/lexikon/index.php/Schweiz/Wallis%2C%20Kanton/Goms%2C%20Bezirk/Fiesch/Gibelbach%20%28Gibelsbach%3B%20Giebelsbach%29

Quick NavTop Mineral List Other Regions References

Mindat.org® is an outreach project of the Hudson Institute of Mineralogy, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. Mindat® and mindat.org® are registered trademarks of the Hudson Institute of Mineralogy.
Copyright © mindat.org and the Hudson Institute of Mineralogy 1993-2026, except where stated. Most political location boundaries are © OpenStreetMap contributors. Mindat.org relies on the contributions of thousands of members and supporters. Founded in 2000 by Jolyon Ralph and Ida Chau.
Content on this site may not be used to train, fine-tune, or otherwise develop artificial intelligence or machine learning models without prior written permission - see our Terms & Conditions.
To cite: Ralph, J., Von Bargen, D., Martynov, P., Zhang, J., Que, X., Prabhu, A., Morrison, S. M., Li, W., Chen, W., & Ma, X. (2025). Mindat.org: The open access mineralogy database to accelerate data-intensive geoscience research. American Mineralogist, 110(6), 833–844. doi:10.2138/am-2024-9486.
Privacy Policy - Terms & Conditions - Contact Us / DMCA issues - Report a bug/vulnerability Current server date and time: October 20, 2026 16:45:18 Page updated: December 16, 2025 13:13:49

Go to top of page

Gibelbach, Fiesch, Goms, Valais, SwitzerlandiRegional Level TypesGibelbachCreek FieschMunicipality GomsDistrict ValaisCanton SwitzerlandCountry function showexplain() { $("#locexplain").toggle(); if (typeof movemap === "function") movemap(); }

Select Mineral List Type

Mineral List

Detailed Mineral List:

Gallery:

List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification

List of minerals for each chemical element

Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality

References

Gibelbach, Fiesch, Goms, Valais, Switzerland i
Regional Level Types
Gibelbach Creek
Fiesch Municipality
Goms District
Valais Canton
Switzerland Country