Log InRegister
Search For:
Mineral Name:
Locality Name:
Keyword(s):
 
Home PageAbout MindatThe Mindat ManualHistory of MindatCopyright StatusWho We AreOur ScienceMindat Newsletter [Free Download]Contact Us
Donate to MindatSponsor a PageCorporate SponsorshipSponsored Pages
Learning CenterWhat Is a Mineral?The Most Common Minerals on EarthInformation for EducatorsMindat ArticlesMindat Newsletter [Free Download]The ElementsThe Mineral Quiz
Minerals by PropertiesMinerals by ChemistryMineral Visual ExplorerAdvanced Locality SearchRandom MineralRandom LocalitySearch by minIDMinerals by CountryAlphabetical Mineral IndexAlphabetical Locality SearchMineral Association SearchList of CountriesLocalities Near MePhoto SearchSearch ArticlesSearch GlossaryThe Rock H. Currier Digital LibraryMore Search Options
The Mindat ManualAdd a New PhotoRate PhotosLocality Edit ReportCoordinate Completion ReportAdd Glossary Item
MineralsPetrologyFossilsMeteoritesGeologic Time
Mining CompaniesStatisticsMineral MuseumsClubs & OrganizationsMineral Shows & EventsDevice SettingsTime Machine
Read DiscussionsIdentification Request
Photo SearchPhoto GalleriesSearch by ColourPhoto Colour ExplorerNew Photos TodayNew Photos YesterdayMembers' Photo GalleriesPast Photo of the Day GalleryPhotography

Matildite

A valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered
This page is currently not sponsored. Click here to sponsor this page.
Hide all sections | Show all sections

About MatilditeHide

Formula:
AgBiS2
Colour:
Iron-black to gray
Lustre:
Metallic
Hardness:
2½
Specific Gravity:
6.9
Crystal System:
Trigonal
Member of:
Name:
From the type locality, the Matilda Mine, near Morococha, Peru.
Dimorph of:
Matildite Group.

Corresponds to the low-temperature (beta) form of synthetic AgBiS2. The high-temperature (alpha) form is only stable above 195 +- 5°C (Wu, 1989).

Solid solution between matildite and galena is complete above 215 +- 15°C; below this temperature characteristic Widmanstätten structure-like textures are formed through exsolution (Craig, 1967). Also forms a solid solution with bohdanowiczite.


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
2592
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:2592:4

IMA Classification of MatilditeHide

Approved, 'Grandfathered' (first described prior to 1959)
IMA Formula:
Ag1+Bi3+S2-2

Classification of MatilditeHide

2.JA.20

2 : SULFIDES and SULFOSALTS (sulfides, selenides, tellurides; arsenides, antimonides, bismuthides; sulfarsenites, sulfantimonites, sulfbismuthites, etc.)
J : Sulfosalts of PbS archetype
A : Galena derivatives with little or no Pb
3.7.1.1

3 : SULFOSALTS
7 : ø = 2
5.2.17

5 : Sulphosalts - Sulpharsenites and Sulphobismuthites (those containing Sn, Ge,or V are in Section 6)
2 : Sulpharsenites 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.

SymbolSourceReference for Standard
MtdIMA–CNMNCWarr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43

Physical Properties of MatilditeHide

Metallic
Transparency:
Opaque
Colour:
Iron-black to gray
Streak:
Light gray
Hardness:
2½ on Mohs scale
Tenacity:
Brittle
Cleavage:
None Observed
Fracture:
Irregular/Uneven
Density:
6.9 g/cm3 (Measured)    6.9 g/cm3 (Calculated)

Optical Data of MatilditeHide

Anisotropism:
Weak
Reflectivity:
WavelengthR1 (%)R2 (%)
400nm41.4%47.2%
420nm41.9%47.8%
440nm42.2%48.3%
460nm43.1%48.8%
480nm43.4%49.3%
500nm43.4%49.3%
520nm43.0%49.0%
540nm42.8%48.4%
560nm42.5%47.8%
580nm42.2%47.3%
600nm41.7%46.9%
620nm41.3%46.7%
640nm40.8%46.7%
660nm40.3%46.7%
680nm39.9%46.3%
700nm39.3%46.1%


Graph shows reflectance levels at different wavelengths (in nm). Peak reflectance is 49.3%.
R1 shown in black, R2 shown in red
Colour in reflected light:
White
Pleochroism:
Weak

Chemistry of MatilditeHide

Mindat Formula:
AgBiS2
Element Weights:
Element% weight
Bi54.854 %
Ag28.314 %
S16.833 %

Calculated from ideal end-member formula.
Bi
Ag
S

Chemical AnalysisHide

wt%
 1
Ag27.3 %
Bi56.0 %
Pb
Cu
Sb
S16.9 %
Total:100.2 %
Empirical formulas:
Sample IDEmpirical Formula
1Ag0.95Bi1.00S1.97

Crystallography of MatilditeHide

Crystal System:
Trigonal
Class (H-M):
32 - Trapezohedral
Space Group:
P3121
Cell Parameters:
a = 4.0675(3) Å, c = 18.9570(13) Å
Ratio:
a:c = 1 : 4.661
Unit Cell V:
271.62 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Morphology:
Rarely as indistinct prismatic crystals, striated [001]. Massive, granular.
Comment:
Space group and cell from Kolitsch et al. (2021). Originally assumed to have space group P-3m1. Note: Harris & Thorpe (1969) suggested a hexagonal cell with a = 8.12, c = 19.02 Å.

Crystal StructureHide

Load
Unit Cell | Unit Cell Packed
2x2x2 | 3x3x3 | 4x4x4
Show
Big Balls | Small Balls | Just Balls | Spacefill
Polyhedra Off | Si Polyhedra | All Polyhedra
Remove metal-metal sticks
Display Options
Black Background | White Background
Perspective On | Perspective Off
2D | Stereo | Red-Blue | Red-Cyan
View
CIF File    Best | x | y | z | a | b | c
Rotation
Stop | Start
Labels
Console Off | On | Grey | Yellow
IDSpeciesReferenceLinkYearLocalityPressure (GPa)Temp (K)
0009218MatilditeGeller S, Wernick J H (1959) Ternary semiconducting compounds with sodium chloride-like structure: AgSbSe2, AgSbTe2, AgBiS2, AgBiSe2 Acta Crystallographica 12 46-541959synthetic0293
CIF Raw Data - click here to close

X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide

Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacingIntensity
2.827 Å(100)
3.302 Å(80)
1.966 Å(60)
2.029 Å(50)
6.311 Å(30)
1.709 Å(30)
3.453 Å(20)

Geological EnvironmentHide

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

Type Occurrence of MatilditeHide

Synonyms of MatilditeHide

Other Language Names for MatilditeHide

Varieties of MatilditeHide

CupromatilditeCu-bearing variety of matildite.
A mechanical mixture?

Relationship of Matildite to other SpeciesHide

Member of:
Other Members of Matildite Group:
BohdanowicziteAgBiSe2Trig. 3m(32/m) : P3m1
VolynskiteAgBiTe2Trig. 3m(32/m) : P3m1
Structurally related to group(s):

Common AssociatesHide

Associations Based on Photo Data:
70 photos of Matildite associated with ChalcopyriteCuFeS2
57 photos of Matildite associated with QuartzSiO2
39 photos of Matildite associated with ArsenopyriteFeAsS
29 photos of Matildite associated with GalenaPbS
22 photos of Matildite associated with GalenobismutitePbBi2S4
22 photos of Matildite associated with Native BismuthBi
20 photos of Matildite associated with Tetrahedrite SubgroupCu6(Cu4C2+2)Sb4S12S
15 photos of Matildite associated with PyriteFeS2
11 photos of Matildite associated with PyrrhotiteFe1-xS
8 photos of Matildite associated with AnkeriteCa(Fe2+,Mg)(CO3)2

Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat GroupingHide

2.JA.FerdowsiiteAg8(Sb5As3)S16Mon. 2/m : P21/c
2.JA.LuboržákiteMn2AsSbS5Mon. 2/m : B2/m
2.JA.SangenaroiteAg8(Sb8-xAsx)SΣ16Mon. 2/m : P21/c
2.JA.05aPavoniteAgBi3S5Mon. 2/m : B2/m
2.JA.05bGrumipluciteHgBi2S4Mon. 2/m : B2/m
2.JA.05cKudriavite(Cd,Pb)Bi2S4Mon. 2/m : B2/m
2.JA.05dCupromakovickyiteCu4AgPb2Bi9S18Mon. 2/m : B2/m
2.JA.05eBenjaminiteAg3Bi7S12Mon. 2/m : B2/m
2.JA.05iLivingstoniteHgSb4S6(S2)Mon. 2/m : B2/b
2.JA.05hMozgovaitePbBi4S7Orth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m)
2.JA.05DantopaiteAg5Bi13S22Mon. 2/m : B2/m
2.JA.05aCupropavoniteCu0.9Ag0.5Pb0.6Bi2.5S5 Mon. 2/m : B2/m
2.JA.05SelenodantopaiteAg5Bi13Se22Mon. 2/m : B2/m
2.JA.05gBorodaeviteAg5(Bi,Pb,Fe)8(Sb,Bi)2S17Mon.
2.JA.05aCupromakopavoniteAg3Cu8Pb4Bi19S38Mon. 2/m : B2/m
2.JA.05dMakovickyiteCu1.12Ag0.81Pb0.27Bi5.35S9Mon. 2/m
2.JA.05fMummeiteCu0.58Ag3.11Pb1.10Bi6.65S13Mon.
2.JA.10bKupčíkiteCu3.4Fe0.6Bi5S10Mon. 2/m : B2/m
2.JA.10dPizgrischite(Cu,Fe)Cu14PbBi17S35Mon. 2/m : B2/m
2.JA.10cHodrušiteCu8Bi12S22Mon. 2/m
2.JA.10aCuprobismutiteCu8AgBi13S24Mon. 2/m : B2/m
2.JA.10ePadĕraiteCu7[(Cu,Ag)0.33Pb1.33Bi11.33]S22Mon. 2/m : P21/m
2.JA.15SchapbachiteAg0.4Pb0.2Bi0.4SIso. m3m(4/m32/m) : Fm3m
2.JA.15CuboargyriteAgSbS2Iso. m3m(4/m32/m)
2.JA.20VolynskiteAgBiTe2Trig. 3m(32/m) : P3m1
2.JA.20BohdanowicziteAgBiSe2Trig. 3m(32/m) : P3m1

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 MatilditeHide

References for MatilditeHide

Reference List:

Localities for MatilditeHide

Showing 396 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.
Hide all sections | Show all sections

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.
Algeria
 
  • Tindouf Province
Semchaoui et al. (2016)
Argentina
 
  • Catamarca Province
    • Andalgalá Department
      • Andalgalá
Putz et al. (2009)
  • Chubut Province
    • Gastre Department
Brodtkorb (2002) +1 other reference
de Brodtkorb et al. (2004)
  • Córdoba Province
    • Punilla Department
      • San Antonio District
        • Pampa de Olaen
          • Quebrada del Contrabandista
Sureda et al. (2010)
  • Jujuy Province
    • Rinconada Department
      • Mina Pirquitas
Silver Standard Resources Inc
          • San Miguel Open pit
Paar et al. (2000)
  • Salta Province
    • Los Andes department
      • San Antonio de los Cobres
        • Organullo mining district
Brodtkorb (2002) +2 other references
  • San Juan Province
    • Caucete Department
      • La Huerta Range
        • Marayes mining district
February 2009 +3 other references
    • Iglesia Department
Perelló et al. (2023)
Australia
 
  • New South Wales
    • Drake Co.
      • Drake
Henley et al. (2001)
Henley et al. (2001)
  • Northern Territory
    • Barkly Region
      • Tennant Creek
Mumme (1975)
    • Central Desert Region
      • Harts Range (Harts Ranges; Hartz Range; Hartz Ranges)
        • Ambalindum Station
          • Mount Mabel
Skwarnecki (2004)
  • Tasmania
    • Northern Midlands municipality
      • Rossarden mining district
Bottrill et al. (2008)
Bottrill et al. (2008)
Austria
 
  • Carinthia
    • Sankt Veit an der Glan District
      • Hüttenberg
Michael Waitzinger et al. (2021)
    • Spittal an der Drau District
      • Flattach
        • Wurten
Paar et al. (1998)
      • Großkirchheim
        • Zirknitz
          • Große Zirknitz valley
Feitzinger et al. (1991)
Niedermayr et al. (1995)
          • Kleine Zirknitz valley
            • Kluidscharte
Paar et al. (1982) +1 other reference
      • Heiligenblut am Großglockner
        • Zirmsee area
Pichler (2009)
      • Rennweg am Katschberg
        • Pölla valley
          • Lanisch
            • Arsenic mine
Blass (1999)
Pichler (2009)
Pichler (2009)
Niedermayr et al. (1995)
  • Salzburg
    • St. Johann im Pongau District
      • Bad Hofgastein
        • Erzwies mining area
Strasser (1989)
Topa et al. (2026)
    • Tamsweg District
      • Muhr
        • Rotgülden
          • Lower Rotgülden lake
Paar et al. (1993) +1 other reference
Horner et al. (1997)
Horner et al. (1997)
  • Styria
    • Murtal District
      • Spielberg
Leitner (2013)
Raith et al. (2015)
  • Tyrol
    • Innsbruck-Land District
      • Telfs
Exel (1993)
  • Vorarlberg
    • Bludenz District
      • Silbertal
        • Fresch alp
Kolitsch (2015)
Bolivia
 
  • La Paz
    • Aroma Province
      • Sica Sica Municipality
USGS Bulletin # 1975
  • Oruro
    • Pantaleón Dalence Province
      • Huanuni
Cacho et al. (2015)
Cacho et al. (2019)
Cacho et al. (2015)
Franco (2018)
Jiménez-Franco et al. (2018)
Jiménez-Franco et al. (2018)
Federico Ahlfeld and Alejandro Schneider-Scherbina (1964) +1 other reference
  • Potosí
    • Chayanta Province
      • Colquechaca Municipality
        • Colquechaca
Dana 7:I:430.
    • Sud Lípez Province
      • Esmoraca district
USGS Bulletin # 1975
Ahlfeld et al. (1964)
    • Tomás Frías Province
      • Potosí (Potosí Municipality)
Smith et al. (2001)
          • Santa Rita Mine
Lindgren et al. (1928)
Brazil
 
  • Mato Grosso
    • Nova Santa Helena
Silva (2017)
Bulgaria
 
  • Burgas Province
    • Burgas Municipality
      • Burgas
Cook et al. (2002) +1 other reference
  • Kyustendil Province
    • Osogovo Mountains
      • Osogove ore field
Munkov (1968)
  • Smolyan Province
[MinRec 22 p.439]
  • Sofia Province
    • Etropole Municipality
www.bgd.bg (n.d.) +1 other reference
Canada
 
  • British Columbia
    • Atlin Mining Division
      • Surprise Lake
Peatfield (n.d.)
    • Omineca Mining Division
      • Owen Lake
Hood et al. (1991)
      • Smithers
Anthony et al. (1990)
  • New Brunswick
    • Restigouche Co.
      • Colborne Parish
        • Bathurst Mining Camp
Wright et al. (2016) +1 other reference
    • Victoria Co.
D.V. Venugopal (1985) +1 other reference
  • Newfoundland and Labrador
    • Labrador
      • Voisey's Bay
Vale SA
  • Northwest Territories
Harris et al. (1969) +1 other reference
Badham (1975)
Badham (1975)
D. C. Harris (1973) +1 other reference
    • Great Slave Lake
      • Easter Island Dike
Graham et al. (2026)
    • North Slave Region
      • Great Bear Lake
Rich et al. (1977) +1 other reference
  • Nova Scotia
    • Cape Breton Co.
      • Gabarus Bay
Dennis (1987)
  • Nunavut
    • Kitikmeot Region
Grant (2009)
  • Ontario
    • Cochrane District
      • Timmins
        • Kidd Township
Kidd Operations
    • Greater Sudbury
      • McKim Township
Hawley et al. (1962) +1 other reference
      • Norman Township
Ames et al. (2003)
Kjarsgaard et al. (2010, June)
      • Wisner Township
Kjarsgaard et al. (2010, June)
Péntek et al. (2013)
Kjarsgaard et al. (2010, June)
    • Sudbury District
157-158. +1 other reference
    • Timiskaming District
      • Cobalt-Gowganda region
159-161. +1 other reference
          • Coleman Township
Traill (1983)
Petruk et al. (1971)
Scott (1976)
Scott (1976)
Ellsworth
Petruk (1971) +2 other references
        • South Lorrain Township
Petruk (1971)
  • Yukon
    • Dawson mining district
      • White Gold mining district
        • JP Ross property
Alexander (2021)
    • Whitehorse mining district
      • Kluane District
Barkov et al. (2002)
Chile
 
  • Atacama
    • Copiapó Province
Neues Jahrbruch Fur Mineralogie +1 other reference
      • Copiapó
- (n.d.) +1 other reference
China
 
  • Anhui
    • Chuzhou
      • Langya District
Weining Zhou (1994)
    • Tongling
      • Fenghuangshan ore field
Yi Li and Youbin Liang (1993)
      • Shizishan ore field
Jianping Zhou et al. (1996)
  • Fujian
    • Longyan
      • Shanghang Co.
        • Zijinshan ore field
Long et al. (2025)
    • Sanming
      • Datian County
Bin Yu (2005)
  • Guangdong
    • Shaoguan
      • Shixing Co.
        • Shirenzhang-Meiziwo W-Sn deposit
Wenfeng Zhu et al. (2009)
  • Guangxi
    • Hechi
      • Nandan County
Xilin (1990) +1 other reference
Mineral Deposits 4 (1)
    • Hezhou
      • Zhongshan Co.
        • Shanhu W-Sn ore field
          • Shanhu Mine
Hongyuan Xia et al. (1991)
  • Hainan
    • Changjiang Co.
Jinjie Yu et al. (2013)
  • Hebei
    • Baoding
      • Laiyuan County
        • Futuyu-Mujicun ore field
Yunqing Yi et al. (1986)
      • Quyang County
Tian et al. (2025)
  • Henan
    • Luoyang
      • Luoning County
Zhu et al. (2026)
Xu et al. (2022)
      • Song County
        • Dongwan gold field
Tian et al. (2019)
  • Hubei
    • Huanggang
      • Macheng Co.
Li et al. (2026)
    • Huangshi
      • Yangxin Co.
        • Fengshan ore field
Nan et al. (2023)
  • Hunan
    • Changsha
      • Liuyang City
Siwei He and Minyun Sun (1986) +1 other reference
    • Chenzhou
      • Guiyang Co.
        • Huangshaping Pb-Zn-polymetallic ore field
Weining Zhou (1994)
  • Inner Mongolia
    • Chifeng City (Ulanhad League; Chifeng Prefecture)
      • Bairin Left Banner (Balin Zuoqi)
Zhicheng Lu et al. (2002)
      • Hexigten Banner (Keshiketeng Co.)
Yan Liu et al. (2011)
        • Muxiga
Danyang Liu (1991)
Yan Liu et al. (2011)
      • Linxi County
Yuhua Xie and Jiayin Zhang (1990) +1 other reference
    • Hinggan League
      • Horqin Right Middle Banner (Ke'erqin Youyi Zhongqi)
Ren et al. (2026)
  • Jiangsu
    • Nanjing
      • Qixia District
Weining Zhou (1994) +2 other references
  • Jiangxi
    • Fuzhou
      • Dongxiang Co.
Xia Ai and Zengyi Chen (1993)
    • Ganzhou
      • Chongyi Co.
Liao Shen (1996)
      • Dayu Co.
        • Xihuashan ore field
Zhenru Zhang et al. (1987)
Zhenru Zhang et al. (1987)
      • Gan Co.
Zhenru Zhang et al. (1987)
      • Huichang Co.
        • Xikengjing Sn ore field (Mikengshan Sn ore field)
Yongwen Mei (1994)
      • Xingguo Co.
Xianchang Luo (1983) +1 other reference
Deqing Xu (1993)
      • Yudu Co.
Weining Zhou (1994)
        • Yinkeng polymetallic ore field
Yue et al. (2024)
    • Shangrao
      • Dexing Co.
        • Dexing Cu-Mo-Au ore field
          • Dexing copper mine
Aixiang Sun (1996)
      • Wannian Co.
Leiming Xu et al. (1993) +1 other reference
  • Jilin
    • Jilin
      • Panshi City
Li et al. (2026)
Xiang Chi (1999)
  • Liaoning
    • Chaoyang
      • Jianping County
Liyan Zhang (1985)
    • Dandong
      • Zhen'an District
        • Wulong orefield
Feng et al. (2023)
  • Shandong
    • Qingdao
      • Pingdu City
        • Shanhou-Beipo gold field
Sun et al. (2022)
    • Yantai
      • Zhaoyuan City
Wei et al. (2022)
Yuan Zhang et al. (2008)
  • Shanxi
    • Xinzhou
      • Fanshi Co.
Chenglu Li et al. (2011)
  • Sichuan
    • Garzê Autonomous Prefecture (Ganzi Autonomous Prefecture)
      • Danba Co.
        • Xintaizi Au ore field
Yuanfu Xiao et al. (2010)
  • Tibet
    • Lhasa
      • Damxung Co. (Dangxiong Co.)
Yan Liu et al. (2010)
  • Yunnan
    • Chuxiong
      • Yao'an County
Zhou et al. (2018)
    • Dali
      • Heqing County
Zhou et al. (2016) +1 other reference
      • Midu County
Peng et al. (1998)
    • Honghe
      • Mengzi City
Xinpei Jiang (1994) +1 other reference
    • Qujing
      • Huize County
        • Huize Zn-Pb-(Ag) ore field
Han et al. (2007)
Han et al. (2007)
Colombia
 
  • Antioquia Department
    • Suroeste
      • Támesis
Pujol et al. (2012)
Cuba
 
  • Villa Clara Province
Torró et al. (2016)
Czech Republic
 
  • Central Bohemian Region
Pažout et al. (2017)
      • Kutná Hora
Pažout et al. (2017) +2 other references
  • Hradec Králové Region
    • Trutnov District
      • Pec pod Sněžkou
Veselovskỳ et al. (2018)
  • Karlovy Vary Region
    • Cheb District
      • Aš
Breiter K.
    • Karlovy Vary District
Hloušek et al. (2002)
Ondruš et al. (2003)
  • Ústí nad Labem Region
    • Chomutov District
Hyrsl et al. (2009)
      • Vejprty
Pauliš et al. (2020)
  • Vysočina Region
    • Jihlava District
      • Jihlava
Pauliš et al. (2022)
Finland
 
  • Central Finland
    • Laukaa
Hietanen (2015)
    • Pihtipudas
      • Kanalanmäki area
        • Säkkärämäki
Novoselov et al. (2015)
  • Pirkanmaa
    • Ylöjärvi
Clark (1966) +1 other reference
France
 
  • Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
    • Haute-Loire
      • Brioude
        • Langeac
          • Barlet
  • Brittany
    • Finistère
      • Morlaix
        • Plouezoc'h
Chauris (2014)
    • Morbihan
      • Pontivy
        • Guern
R. Pierrot
  • Grand Est
    • Haut-Rhin
      • Colmar-Ribeauvillé
        • Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines
Bari (1982)
            • Saint Jacques vein
Wittern +1 other reference
This mine worked the same vein as Gabe ... +2 other references
      • Thann-Guebwiller
        • Wegscheid
Wittern et al. (1997)
  • Occitanie
    • Aude
      • Carcassonne
        • Lastours
Picot et al. (1982)
    • Pyrénées-Orientales
      • Prades
Berbain et al. (2005)
  • Pays de la Loire
    • Vendée
      • La Roche-sur-Yon
Moëlo et al. (1989)
  • Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
    • Alpes-Maritimes
      • Nice Arrondissement
        • Tende
R. Pierrot
Germany
 
  • Baden-Württemberg
    • Freiburg Region
      • Ortenaukreis
        • Gengenbach
          • Gengenbach
Staude et al. (2010)
        • Oberwolfach
Kolitsch et al. (2021) +5 other references
      • Schwarzwald-Baar-Kreis
        • Vöhrenbach
Walenta (1992)
      • Waldshut
        • Dachsberg
          • Urberg
Walenta (1987)
    • Karlsruhe Region
      • Baden-Baden
      • Freudenstadt
        • Bad Rippoldsau-Schapbach
          • Wildschapbach valley
Wittern (2001) +1 other reference
Walenta (1992) +1 other reference
Gröbner (2004)
      • Rhein-Neckar-Kreis
        • Weinheim
          • Hohensachsen
            • Kohlbach
Belendorff (2021)
  • Bavaria
    • Lower Bavaria
      • Regen District
        • Bodenmais
Weiß (1990)
    • Upper Palatinate
      • Neustadt an der Waldnaab District
        • Waidhaus
          • Hagendorf
      • Schwandorf District
        • Schwarzach bei Nabburg
          • Wölsendorf
Weiß (1990)
Dill et al. (2010)
  • Rhineland-Palatinate
    • Altenkirchen
      • Daaden-Herdorf
        • Schutzbach
Schnorrer et al. (1997)
  • Saxony
    • Erzgebirgskreis
      • Aue-Bad Schlema
Förster et al. (2005)
      • Ehrenfriedersdorf
Wittern (2001)
Lapis 30 (7/8)
    • Görlitz District
      • Thiemendorf
Witzke et al. (2007)
    • Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge
      • Dippoldiswalde
Leopardi et al. (2024)
Schramm et al. (2023)
Greece
 
  • Attica
    • East Attica
      • Lavreotiki
Voudouris et al. (2008)
[var: Cupromatildite] Voudouris (2005)
        • Vromopoussi
          • Vromopoussi mines
Uwe Kolitsch and Branko Rieck (unpubl. SEM-EDS results)
  • Central Macedonia
    • Chalkidiki
      • Aristotelis
Voudouris et al. (2010, April) +1 other reference
  • Eastern Macedonia and Thrace
    • Evros
      • Alexandroupoli
Triantafyllidis (2019)
    • Xanthi
      • Xanthi
Voudouris et al. (2018, July)
Greenland
 
  • Sermersooq
    • Arsuk Fjord
      • Ivigtut stock
Petersen et al. (1993)
Hungary
 
  • Heves County
    • Pétervására District
Biró et al. (2024)
  • Pest County
    • Szob District
Koch (1985)
Iran
 
  • South Khorasan Province
    • Nehbandan County
Karimpour et al. (2005) +1 other reference
  • Zanjan Province
    • Zanjan County
      • Glojeh polymetallic deposit
Mehrabi et al. (2016)
Ireland
 
  • Leinster
    • Wicklow County
      • Aughrim
Conference +2 other references
Italy
 
  • Lombardy
    • Lecco Province
      • Primaluna
        • Cortabbio
Vergani (2019)
  • Piedmont
    • Verbano-Cusio-Ossola Province
      • Vanzone con San Carlo
Huttenlocher (1934) +2 other references
  • Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol
    • South Tyrol
      • Eisacktal (Valle Isarco)
        • Klausen (Chiusa)
Krismer et al. (2013)
    • Trento Province
      • Palù del Fersina
Bianchini +5 other references
Japan
 
  • Akita Prefecture
    • Semboku District
      • Kyohwa
Arribas et al. (2018)
  • Hokkaidō Prefecture
    • Hiyama Subprefecture
      • Hiyama District
        • Kaminokuni
Hariya +1 other reference
    • Ishikari Subprefecture
      • Sapporo City
        • Minami-ku
Min. Jour. (Japan)
  • Hyogo Prefecture
    • Asago City
      • Ikuno-cho-ono
SHIMIZU et al. (1998)
  • Kyoto Prefecture
    • Fukuchiyama City
Shimizu et al. (1987)
  • Shimane Prefecture
    • Ōda City
Akasaka (2007)
Akasaka et al. (2007, August) +1 other reference
  • Tochigi Prefecture
    • Nikko City
      • Kuriyamamura
Dana 7:I:430. +2 other references
  • Yamaguchi Prefecture
    • Mine City
      • Naganobori Mine
Nagashima et al. (2021)
Nagashima et al. (2016)
Kazakhstan
 
  • Akmola Region
    • Bulandy District
Kovalev et al. (2018)
  • East Kazakhstan Region
    • Kurshim District
Глоба В.А. Месторождение Манка - новый геолого-промышленный тип месторождений золота. // Изв. НАН РК et al. (403)
Malaysia
 
  • Perak
    • Kinta District
      • Ipoh
        • Gopeng
Hoe et al. (2003)
Mexico
 
  • Chihuahua
    • Saucillo Municipality
Mining company data
Panczner (1987) +1 other reference
  • Oaxaca
    • San Pedro Quiatoni Municipality
Cano et al. (2025)
  • Zacatecas
    • Fresnillo Municipality
Stone et al. (1948) +3 other references
    • Zacatecas Municipality
      • Francisco I. Madero
Canet et al. (2009) +1 other reference
Morocco
 
  • Marrakesh-Safi Region
    • Al Haouz Province
      • Amizmiz Cercle
        • Guedmioua Caïdat
          • Azgour
Ilmen et al. (2016) +1 other reference
Norway
 
  • Agder
    • Vegårshei
Oftedal (1943) +1 other reference
Peru
 
  • Arequipa
    • Condesuyos Province
      • Rio Grande district
        • San Juan de Chorunga
Silva et al. (2026)
  • Junín
    • Yauli Province
      • Morococha District
Dana 7:I:430. +1 other reference
  • Pasco
    • Pasco Province
      • Simón Bolívar District
Regina Baumgartner et al. (2003) +1 other reference
      • Tinyahuarco district
        • Colquijirca mining district
Bendezu et al. (2009)
  • Puno
    • Melgar Province
Harlaux et al. (2023)
Poland
 
  • Lower Silesian Voivodeship
    • Jawor County
      • Gmina Męcinka
        • Chełmiec
Muszyński et al. (2023)
Muszyński et al. (2023)
    • Kamienna Góra County
      • Gmina Kamienna Góra
Mederski et al. (2020)
Mochnacka et al. (2015)
        • Rędziny
Gołębiowska et al. (2006) +1 other reference
    • Karkonosze County
Kozłowski et al. (2016)
Mochnacka et al. (2000) +2 other references
      • Piechowice
Kozłowski et al. (2022)
      • Szklarska Poręba
Mil et al. (2026)
    • Kłodzko County
      • Gmina Stronie Śląskie
Mederski et al. (2020)
Portugal
 
  • Bragança
    • Macedo de Cavaleiros
      • Murçós
Antunes et al. (2010) +1 other reference
    • Mirandela
      • Freixeda e Vila Verde
LNEG - Laboratório Nacional de Energia ...
      • São Salvador
LNEG - Laboratório Nacional de Energia ...
    • Vinhais
      • Ervedosa
Gomes (2000) +1 other reference
  • Castelo Branco
    • Covilhã
      • Aldeia de São Francisco de Assis
Wimmers (1985)
  • Viana do Castelo
    • Ponte da Barca
      • Touvedo (São Lourenço e Salvador)
Leal Gomes et al. (2009)
  • Vila Real
    • Boticas
      • Ardãos e Bobadela
Fuertes-Fuente et al. (2016)
    • Peso da Régua
      • Poiares e Canelas
Sousa et al. (1987)
    • Sabrosa
Gaspar +2 other references
Romania
 
  • Caraş-Severin County
Cook et al. (2002)
Cook et al. (2003) +1 other reference
Cook et al. (2002)
  • Maramureș County
    • Băiuț
Cook +1 other reference
    • Borșa
Cook (1998)
    • Cavnic
      • Suior Mine
Damian et al. (2008)
    • Tăuții-Măgherăuș
      • Aurum
Plotinskaya et al. (2009) +1 other reference
Russia
 
  • Altai Krai
    • Rubtsovsky District
Pekov et al. (2011)
  • Amur Oblast
    • Urusha-Oldoi ore district
Nordgold
  • Buryatia
    • Zakamensky District
      • Dzhida W-Mo District
Damdinova et al. (2021)
  • Chelyabinsk Oblast
    • Kaslinsky District
Kasatkin et al. (2025) +1 other reference
Rogov et al. (2023)
Rogov et al. (2023)
    • Sosnovsky District
Plotinskaya et al. (2018)
      • Pervomayskiy
Plotinskaya et al. (2020)
  • Chukotka Autonomous Okrug
    • Anadyrsky District
Bortnikov et al. (2022)
  • Kamchatka Krai
    • Yelizovsky District
[Der Aufschluss 1995:4 p163-180]
  • Khabarovsk Krai
Kemkina et al. (2018, July)
    • Imeni Poliny Osipenko District
Kemkina et al. (2022)
    • Komsomolski ore district
Gonevchuk et al. (2010)
  • Magadan Oblast
    • Omsukchansky District
Savva et al. (2019)
Savva et al. (2019)
Savva et al. (2016) +1 other reference
    • Severo-Evensky District
Priymenko et al. (2020)
Goryachev et al. (2014)
  • Primorsky Krai
    • Dalnegorsk Urban District
      • Dalnegorsk
Grant et al. (2001) +1 other reference
Simanenko (2006) +1 other reference
    • Dalnerechensky District
      • Malinovsky cluster
Gvozdev et al. (2014)
Grebennikova et al. (2023) +1 other reference
    • Nizhne-taezhnyi ore cluster
Ivin et al. (2021)
  • Republic of Karelia
    • Medvezhyegorsky District
      • Vozhmozero
Kuleshevich et al. (2007)
    • Pitkyarantsky District
      • Alattu-Pakula-Janis ore field
Ivashchenko (2024)
      • Pitkyaranta mining district
Ivashchenko et al. (2011, September)
  • Sakha
    • Aldan
      • Tyrkandinsky
Kondratieva et al. (2021)
Kondratieva et al. (2021)
    • Aldansky District
Kondratieva et al. (2023)
Kondratieva et al. (2023)
    • Indigirka River Basin
      • Ust'-Nera
Jambor et al. (1994) +1 other reference
    • Verkhoyansk Fold Belt
      • Verkhoyansk Silver Province
        • Western Verkhoyansk District
Gamyanin et al. (2015)
  • Sverdlovsk Oblast
    • Beryozovsky
Vikent'eva et al. (2016)
    • Malyshevo
Popov et al. (2023)
    • Serovsky District
Kudrin et al. (2019)
Kudrin et al. (2019)
  • Tuva
    • Kaa-Khemsky District
      • Tardan ore cluster
Kuzhuget et al. (2020)
Kuzhuget et al. (2020)
    • Todzhinsky District
      • Ak-Sug ore cluster
Kuzhuget et al. (2023)
  • Zabaykalsky Krai
    • Alexandrovo-Zavodsky District
Kiseleva et al. (2008)
    • Tungokochensky District
      • Vershino-Darasunskiy
Prokof’ev et al. (2007) +1 other reference
Prokof'ev et al. (2004) +2 other references
Slovakia
 
  • Banská Bystrica Region
    • Banská Bystrica District
      • Ľubietová
Luptáková et al. (2016)
    • Banská Štiavnica District
Mikuš et al. (2026)
    • Brezno District
Koděra et al. (1986)
Ozdín D. & Pršek J.
    • Žarnovica District
      • Hodruša-Hámre
Kodě +1 other reference
Jeleň et al. (2012)
  • Košice Region
    • Košice-okolie District
      • Medzev
Mikuš T. (2019)
  • Trenčín Region
    • Bánovce nad Bebravou District
      • Čierna Lehota
Pršek et al. (2005)
South Korea
 
  • Gangwon Province
    • Jeongseon County
Shin et al. (2004)
  • North Gyeongsang Province
    • Uiseong County
Chi et al. (1989)
Chi et al. (1989)
Spain
 
  • Castile and Leon
    • Salamanca
      • Villar de la Yegua
Murciego et al. (2000)
  • Community of Madrid
    • Bustarviejo
Jimenez R. et al. (2004)
    • Gargantilla del Lozoya y Pinilla de Buitrago
Vindel (1980)
    • La Acebeda
www.foro-minerales.com (n.d.)
  • Extremadura
    • Cáceres
      • Logrosán
Weibel (1954)
Sweden
 
  • Jönköping County
    • Vetlanda
      • Fröderyd
Wilke (1997)
Wilke (1997)
Wilke (1997)
Wilke (1997)
Wilke (1997)
J.Mansfeld.: ...
Wilke (1997)
Wilke (1997)
  • Södermanland County
    • Nyköping
      • Tunaberg
MinMag (1992)
  • Värmland County
    • Grums
      • Värmskog
Nysten
Nysten
    • Säffle
  • Västra Götaland County
    • Trollhättan
      • Öresjö
Erling Olsson and Aksel Østerløf
Switzerland
 
  • Ticino
    • Vallemaggia
      • Cevio
        • Bavona Valley
          • Calnègia Valley
Grünenfelder (1957) +2 other references
  • Valais
    • Brig
      • Zwischbergen
Stalder et al. (1998)
Tajikistan
 
  • Gorno-Badakhshan
    • Pamir Silver District
      • Bazardara ore cluster
Pavlova et al. (2009)
Pavlova et al. (2009)
  • Sughd
    • Ghafurov District
      • Adrasmon (Adrasman)
        • East Karamazar ore district
Badalov et al. (1975)
Bortnikov et al. (1985) +1 other reference
Badalov et al. (1975)
    • Mastchoh District
      • Altyn-Topkan ore field (Zarnisor ore field)
Badalov et al. (1975)
Fayziev et al. (2019)
Tunisia
 
  • Bizerte
    • Galite Islands
Slim-Shimi et al. (1990)
Turkey
 
  • Artvin Province
    • Murgul District
      • Murgul Camp
        • Murgul Cu-Zn-Pb deposit (Murgul copper deposit)
Willgallis et al. (1990)
UK
 
  • England
    • Cornwall
      • St Agnes
        • Porthtowan
Rollinson et al. (2017)
  • Scotland
    • Dumfries and Galloway
      • Newton Stewart
        • Talnotry
Day (1999)
    • Highland
      • Strathpeffer and Lochalsh
        • Wester Ross
          • Glenelg
[MinMag 57:751-754]
    • Perth and Kinross
      • Meall nan Oighreag
Pattrick (1984) +1 other reference
  • Wales
    • Gwynedd
      • Llanelltyd
R. E. Bevins (1988) +1 other reference
USA
 
  • Alaska
    • Southeast Fairbanks Census Area
USGS PP 1760A
  • Arizona
    • Cochise County
Graeme (1993)
Graeme (1993) +1 other reference
  • California
    • Inyo County
      • Darwin Hills
Stolburg (1984)
          • Darwin
            • Darwin Mine (Anaconda; Bernon Mine; Defiance Mine; Essex Mine; Independence Mine; Intermediate Mine; Rip Van Winkle Mine; Thompson Mine)
Hall (1958) +4 other references
Foord et al. (1989)
  • Colorado
    • Clear Creek County
      • Alice Mining District (Yankee Mining District; Lincoln Mining District)
Eckel et al. (1997)
Hanson et al. (Rusty)
Eckel et al. (1997)
Eckel et al. (1997)
Eckel et al. (1997)
    • Custer County
      • Rosita Mining District
Eckel et al. (1997)
      • Silver Cliff Mining District
Eckel et al. (1997)
    • Eagle County
      • Gilman Mining District (Battle Mountain Mining District; Red Cliff Mining District)
        • Gilman
Eckel et al. (1997)
    • Hinsdale County
Genth (1886) +1 other reference
    • Lake County
      • Iron Hill
Eckel et al. (1997)
Eckel et al. (1997)
Shannon et al. (1985)
        • Iowa Gulch
Eckel et al. (1997)
Eckel et al. (1997)
    • Montezuma County
      • La Plata Mining District (California Mining District)
Eckel et al. (1997)
    • Ouray County
Eckel et al. (1997)
      • Sneffels Mining District
        • Imogene Basin
Holmes et al. (1983)
    • Park County
      • Alma Mining District
        • Alma
Eckel et al. (1997)
      • Grant
Eckel et al. (1997)
      • Montezuma Mining District
        • Hall Valley (Hall's Valley)
Eckel et al. (1997)
Eckel et al. (1997)
    • San Juan County
      • Eureka Mining District
Eckel et al. (1997)
      • Poughkeepsie Gulch
Eckel et al. (1997)
Eckel et al. (1997)
Eckel et al. (1997)
    • Summit County
      • Argentine Mining District
        • Peru Creek Area
Eckel et al. (1997)
      • Montezuma Area
Eckel et al. (1997)
Foord et al. (1989) +1 other reference
  • Idaho
    • Boise County
      • Boise Basin Mining District
        • Placerville
Dana 7: I:430.
      • Quartzburg Mining District
Ream (1995)
Ream (2004)
    • Shoshone County
      • Evolution Mining District
MRDS 10241626
      • Hunter Mining District
- (2005)
    • Valley County
Leonard et al. (1987)
  • Montana
    • Flathead County
      • Hog Heaven Mining District (Flathead Mining District)
        • Kofford Ridge
Cossaboom (1981) +1 other reference
  • Nevada
    • Mineral County
      • Borealis Mining District
- (2005)
Castor et al. (2004)
    • Nye County
      • Toquima Range
        • Round Mountain Mining District
Cooper et al. (1991)
  • New Mexico
    • Hidalgo County
      • Peloncillo Mountains
        • San Simon Mining District
R&M 77:5 p298-305
  • Utah
    • Juab County
      • East Tintic Mountains
Bullock (1981)
    • Piute County
      • Mount Baldy-Ohio Mining District
Econ Geol (1986)
    • Utah County
      • East Tintic Mountains
Bullock (1981)
Uzbekistan
 
  • Samarqand
    • North Nuratau Mountains
      • Zarmitan
Umarov et al. (2023)
  • Sirdaryo
Ashirov et al. (2023)
 
and/or  
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 3, 2026 07:26:57 Page updated: September 25, 2026 20:09:48
Go to top of page