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Argentan, Orne, Normandy, Francei
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Argentan | Arrondissement |
| Orne | Department |
| Normandy | Region |
| France | Country |
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Type:
Largest Settlements:
| Place | Population |
|---|---|
| Argentan | 18,230 (2016) |
| Flers | 17,430 (2016) |
| La Ferté-Macé | 7,372 (2016) |
| Domfront | 4,402 (2016) |
| Saint-Georges-des-Groseillers | 3,357 (2016) |
| Tinchebray | 3,102 (2016) |
Other Languages:
English:
arrondissement of Argentan
French:
arrondissement d'Argentan, Orne, Normandie, France
German:
Arrondissement Argentan, Département Orne, Normandie, Frankreich
Italian:
arrondissement di Argentan, Orne, Normandia, Francia
Russian:
Аржантан, Орн, Нормандия, Франция
Simplified Chinese:
阿让唐区, 奧恩省, 诺曼底大区, 法国
Spanish:
Distrito de Argentan, Orne, Región de Normandía, Francia
Albanian:
Qarku i Argentan, Orne, Normandia, Franca
Azeri:
Arjantan (rayon), Orn, Normandiya, Fransa
Basque:
Argentaneko barrutia, Orne, Normandia, Frantzia
Belarusian:
Аржантан, Орн , Нармандыя, Францыя
Breton:
arondisamant Argentan, Orne, Normandi, Bro-C'hall
Catalan:
Districte d'Argentan, Orne, Normandia, França
Cebuano:
Arrondissement d'Argentan, Orne, Pransiya
Czech:
Arrondissement Argentan, Orne, Normandie, Francie
Dutch:
Arrondissement Argentan, Orne, Normandië, Frankrijk
Farsi/Persian:
بخش ارژانتان, اورن, نرماندی, فرانسه
Greek:
Διαμέρισμα του Αρζαντάν, Ορν, Νορμανδία, Γαλλία
Luxembourgish:
Arrondissement Argentan, Departement Orne, Normandie, Frankräich
Minnan / Hokkien-Taiwanese:
Argentan Kūn, Orne, Hoat-kok
Occitan:
Arrondiment d'Argentan, Orne, Normandia, França
Polish:
Okręg Argentan, Orne, Normandia, Francja
Romanian:
Arondismentul Argentan, Orne, Normandia, Franța
Slovak:
Argentan, Orne, Normandia, Francúzsko
Vietnamese:
Argentan, Orne, Normandie, Pháp
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Standard Detailed Gallery Strunz Chemical ElementsCommodity List
This is a list of exploitable or exploited mineral commodities recorded from this region.Mineral List
Mineral list contains entries from the region specified including sub-localities5 valid minerals.
Detailed Mineral List:
| ⓘ 'Biotite' Formula: K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 |
| ⓘ 'Chlorite Group' |
| ⓘ Cordierite Formula: Mg2Al4Si5O18 |
| ⓘ Galena Formula: PbS References: Cantinolle, Patrice, Laforêt, Claude, Maurel, Colette, Picot, Paul, Grangeon, Jean (1985) Contribution à la minéralogie de l'indium : Découverte en France de deux nouveaux sulfures d'indium et de deux nouvelles occurrences de roquesite. Bulletin de Minéralogie, 108 (2) 245-248 doi:10.3406/bulmi.1985.7873 |
| ⓘ Quartz Formula: SiO2 |
| ⓘ Rhodochrosite Formula: MnCO3 References: |
| ⓘ Siderite Formula: FeCO3 |
| ⓘ 'Tourmaline' Formula: AD3G6(T6O18)(BO3)3X3Z |
| ⓘ 'Tourmaline var. Indicolite' |
| ⓘ 'UM1985-23-S:CuFeInZn' Formula: (Zn,Fe)2Cu3In3S8 References: Cantinolle, Patrice, Laforêt, Claude, Maurel, Colette, Picot, Paul, Grangeon, Jean (1985) Contribution à la minéralogie de l'indium : Découverte en France de deux nouveaux sulfures d'indium et de deux nouvelles occurrences de roquesite. Bulletin de Minéralogie, 108 (2) 245-248 doi:10.3406/bulmi.1985.7873 |
List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification
| Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ⓘ | Galena | 2.CD.10 | PbS |
| Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides | |||
| ⓘ | Quartz | 4.DA.05 | SiO2 |
| Group 5 - Nitrates and Carbonates | |||
| ⓘ | Rhodochrosite | 5.AB.05 | MnCO3 |
| ⓘ | Siderite | 5.AB.05 | FeCO3 |
| Group 9 - Silicates | |||
| ⓘ | Cordierite | 9.CJ.10 | Mg2Al4Si5O18 |
| Unclassified | |||
| ⓘ | 'Biotite' | - | K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 |
| ⓘ | 'Chlorite Group' | - | |
| ⓘ | 'Tourmaline var. Indicolite' | - | AD3G6(T6O18)(BO3)3X3Z |
| ⓘ | '' | - | AD3G6(T6O18)(BO3)3X3Z |
| ⓘ | 'UM1985-23-S:CuFeInZn' | - | (Zn,Fe)2Cu3In3S8 |
List of minerals for each chemical element
| H | Hydrogen | |
|---|---|---|
| H | ⓘ Biotite | K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 |
| B | Boron | |
| B | ⓘ Tourmaline var. Indicolite | |
| B | ⓘ Tourmaline | AD3G6(T6O18)(BO3)3X3Z |
| C | Carbon | |
| C | ⓘ Rhodochrosite | MnCO3 |
| C | ⓘ Siderite | FeCO3 |
| O | Oxygen | |
| O | ⓘ Biotite | K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 |
| O | ⓘ Cordierite | Mg2Al4Si5O18 |
| O | ⓘ Tourmaline var. Indicolite | |
| O | ⓘ Quartz | SiO2 |
| O | ⓘ Rhodochrosite | MnCO3 |
| O | ⓘ Siderite | FeCO3 |
| O | ⓘ Tourmaline | AD3G6(T6O18)(BO3)3X3Z |
| F | Fluorine | |
| F | ⓘ Biotite | K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 |
| Mg | Magnesium | |
| Mg | ⓘ Biotite | K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 |
| Mg | ⓘ Cordierite | Mg2Al4Si5O18 |
| Al | Aluminium | |
| Al | ⓘ Biotite | K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 |
| Al | ⓘ Cordierite | Mg2Al4Si5O18 |
| Si | Silicon | |
| Si | ⓘ Biotite | K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 |
| Si | ⓘ Cordierite | Mg2Al4Si5O18 |
| Si | ⓘ Quartz | SiO2 |
| S | Sulfur | |
| S | ⓘ Galena | PbS |
| S | ⓘ UM1985-23-S:CuFeInZn | (Zn,Fe)2Cu3In3S8 |
| K | Potassium | |
| K | ⓘ Biotite | K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 |
| Ti | Titanium | |
| Ti | ⓘ Biotite | K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 |
| Mn | Manganese | |
| Mn | ⓘ Rhodochrosite | MnCO3 |
| Fe | Iron | |
| Fe | ⓘ Biotite | K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 |
| Fe | ⓘ Siderite | FeCO3 |
| Fe | ⓘ UM1985-23-S:CuFeInZn | (Zn,Fe)2Cu3In3S8 |
| Cu | Copper | |
| Cu | ⓘ UM1985-23-S:CuFeInZn | (Zn,Fe)2Cu3In3S8 |
| Zn | Zinc | |
| Zn | ⓘ UM1985-23-S:CuFeInZn | (Zn,Fe)2Cu3In3S8 |
| In | Indium | |
| In | ⓘ UM1985-23-S:CuFeInZn | (Zn,Fe)2Cu3In3S8 |
| Pb | Lead | |
| Pb | ⓘ Galena | PbS |
Fossils
There are 46 fossil localities from the PaleoBioDB database within this region.These data are provided on an experimental basis and are taken from external databases. Mindat.org has no control currently over the accuracy of these data.
| Occurrences | 46 |
|---|---|
| Youngest Fossil Listed | 93.5 Ma (Late/Upper Cretaceous) |
| Oldest Fossil Listed | 470 Ma (Middle Ordovician) |
| Stratigraphic Units | Click here to view 6 stratigraphic units. |
| Fossils from Region | Click here to show the list. |
| Fossil Localities | Click to show 8 fossil localities |
Other Databases
| Wikipedia: | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arrondissement_of_Argentan |
|---|---|
| Wikidata ID: | Q700472 |
Localities in this Region
- Normandy
- Orne
- Argentan
- ⭔Argentan
- ⭔Athis-Val-de-Rouvre
- ⭔Aubusson
- ⭔Aunou-le-Faucon
- ⭔Avoine
- ⭔Avrilly
- ⭔Bailleul
- ⭔Banvou
- ⭔Bazoches-au-Houlme
- ⭔Bellou-en-Houlme
- ⭔Berjou
- ⭔Boischampré
- ⭔Boucé
- ⭔Brieux
- ⭔Briouze
- ⭔Cahan
- ⭔Caligny
- ⭔Cerisy-Belle-Étoile
- ⭔Champcerie
- ⭔Champsecret
- ⭔Chanu
- ⭔Commeaux
- ⭔Coudehard
- ⭔Coulonces
- ⭔Craménil
- ⭔Domfront
- ⭔Domfront en Poiraie
- ⭔Dompierre
- ⭔Durcet
- ⭔Échalou
- ⭔Écorches
- ⭔Écouché-les-Vallées
- ⭔Écouché
- ⭔Faverolles
- ⭔Flers
- ⭔Fleuré
- ⭔Fontaine-les-Bassets
- ⭔Giel-Courteilles
- ⭔Ginai
- ⭔Gouffern en Auge
- ⭔Guêprei
- ⭔Habloville
- ⭔Joué-du-Plain
- ⭔Juvigny-sur-Orne
- ⭔La Bazoque
- ⭔La Chapelle-au-Moine
- ⭔La Chapelle-Biche
- ⭔La Coulonche
- ⭔La Ferrière-aux-Étangs
- ⭔La Ferté-Macé
- ⭔La Ferté Macé
- ⭔La Lande-de-Lougé
- ⭔La Lande-Patry
- ⭔La Lande-Saint-Siméon
- ⭔La Selle-la-Forge
- ⭔Landigou
- ⭔Landisacq
- ⭔Le Châtellier
- ⭔Le Grais
- ⭔Le Ménil-Ciboult
- ⭔Le Ménil-de-Briouze
- ⭔Le Pin-au-Haras
- ⭔Les Monts-d'Andaine
- Argentan
- Orne
- Normandy
- Orne
- Argentan
- ⭔Les Yveteaux
- ⭔Lignou
- ⭔Lonlay-l'Abbaye
- ⭔Lonlay-le-Tesson
- ⭔Lougé-sur-Maire
- ⭔Louvières-en-Auge
- ⭔Ménil-Gondouin
- ⭔Ménil-Hermei
- ⭔Ménil-Hubert-sur-Orne
- ⭔Ménil-Vin
- ⭔Merri
- ⭔Messei
- ⭔Moncy
- ⭔Mont-Ormel
- ⭔Montabard
- ⭔Montilly-sur-Noireau
- ⭔Montreuil-au-Houlme
- ⭔Montreuil-la-Cambe
- ⭔Monts-sur-Orne
- ⭔Montsecret-Clairefougère
- ⭔Moulins-sur-Orne
- ⭔Neauphe-sur-Dive
- ⭔Nécy
- ⭔Neuvy-au-Houlme
- ⭔Occagnes
- ⭔Ommoy
- ⭔Pointel
- ⭔Putanges-le-Lac
- ⭔Rânes
- ⭔Ri
- ⭔Rônai
- ⭔Sai
- ⭔Saint-André-de-Briouze
- ⭔Saint-André-de-Messei
- ⭔Saint-Bômer-les-Forges
- ⭔Saint-Brice-sous-Rânes
- ⭔Saint-Brice
- ⭔Saint-Christophe-de-Chaulieu
- ⭔Saint-Clair-de-Halouze
- ⭔Saint-Georges-d'Annebecq
- ⭔Saint-Georges-des-Groseillers
- ⭔Saint-Gervais-des-Sablons
- ⭔Saint-Gilles-des-Marais
- ⭔Saint-Hilaire-de-Briouze
- ⭔Saint-Lambert-sur-Dive
- ⭔Saint-Paul
- ⭔Saint-Philbert-sur-Orne
- ⭔Saint-Pierre-d'Entremont
- ⭔Saint-Pierre-du-Regard
- ⭔Saint-Quentin-les-Chardonnets
- ⭔Sainte-Honorine-la-Chardonne
- ⭔Sainte-Honorine-la-Guillaume
- ⭔Sainte-Opportune
- ⭔Saires-la-Verrerie
- ⭔Sarceaux
- ⭔Sévigny
- ⭔Sevrai
- ⭔Tanques
- ⭔Tinchebray-Bocage
- ⭔Tournai-sur-Dive
- ⭔Trun
- ⭔Vieux-Pont
- ⭔Villedieu-lès-Bailleul
- Argentan
- Orne
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Iron mine, La Ferrière-aux-Étangs, Argentan, Orne, Normandy, France