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Inderite Group

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This page provides mineralogical data about Inderite Group.


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
39926
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:39926:5

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0005296MeyerhofferiteBurns P C, Hawthorne F C (1993) Hydrogen bonding in meyerhofferite: An X-ray and structure energy study from Mount Blanco, Death Valley, California The Canadian Mineralogist 31 305-3121993Mount Blanco, Death Valley, California, USA0293
0009513KurnakoviteCorazza E (1974) The crystal structure of kurnakovite: a refinement Acta Crystallographica B30 2194-21991974California, USA0293
0005383InderboriteBurns P C, Hawthorne F C (1994) Structure and hydrogen bonding in inderborite, a heteropolyhedral sheet structure The Canadian Mineralogist 32 533-53919940293
0015575SolongoiteYamnova N A, Simonov M A, Belov N V (1977) Refined crystal structure of solongoite Ca2[B3O4(OH)4]Cl Soviet Physics Crystallography 22 356-35719770293
0009554InderiteCorazza E (1976) Inderite: Crystal structure refinement and relationship to kurnakovite Acta Crystallographica B32 1329-133319760293
0009226InyoiteClark J R (1959) Studies of borate minerals IV. The structure of inyoite, CaB3O3(OH)5*4H2O Acta Crystallographica 12 162-17019590293
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Relationship of Inderite Group to other SpeciesHide

Inderite Group Members:
Inderborite CaMg(H3B3O7)2 · 8H2OMon. 2/m : B2/b
Inderite MgB3O3(OH)5 · 5H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
Inyoite Ca(H4B3O7)(OH) · 4H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
Kurnakovite MgB3O3(OH)5 · 5H2OTric. 1 : P1
Meyerhofferite CaB3O3(OH)5 · H2OTric. 1 : P1
Solongoite Ca2(H3B3O7)(OH)ClMon. 2/m : P21/b
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Localities for Inderite GroupHide

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- 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
 
  • Catamarca Province
    • Antofagasta de la Sierra Department
[Inderite, Inyoite, Kurnakovite] Helvaci +3 other references
  • Jujuy Province
    • Susques Department
      • Coranzuli
[Inyoite] Dr. Jorge Dascal (Patagonia Minerals) +3 other references
      • Sijes
[Inyoite] www.sijes.com.ar
[Inyoite] www.sijes.com.ar
[Inyoite] Helvaci et al. (2000) +1 other reference
[Inyoite, Meyerhofferite] Alonso (1999)
[Inyoite, Meyerhofferite] Jewel Tunnel Import specimens.
[Inyoite] Garrett (1998) +3 other references
[Inyoite, Meyerhofferite] Colorado School of Mines Geology Museum ...
[Inderborite, Inderite, Inyoite, Meyerhofferite] Galliski et al. (2010)
  • Salta Province
    • Los Andes department
      • San Antonio de los Cobres
        • Salar de Pastos Grandes
[Inyoite] Smith et al. (2002)
Canada
 
  • New Brunswick
    • Albert Co.
[Inyoite] Palache et al. (1951)
  • Nova Scotia
    • Hants Co.
[Inyoite] Papezik et al. (1975)
  • Saskatchewan
[Inderborite] Shang (2000)
China
 
  • Qinghai
    • Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture
      • Da Qaidam (Dachaidan Co.)
[Inderite, Kurnakovite] Shaoxiu (1991) +2 other references
[Inderite, Kurnakovite] Xiyu Zheng (1994)
      • Delhi (Delingha Co.)
[Kurnakovite] Qingzhong Wang et al. (2001)
[Inyoite] National Geological Archives of China ...
[Inyoite] National Geological Archives of China ...
  • Tibet
    • Ngari
      • Gê'gyai Co. (Geji Co.)
[Inderite, Inyoite, Kurnakovite] Xiyu Zheng and Shengsong Yu (1981) +5 other references
[Kurnakovite] Xiyu Zheng and Shengsong Yu (1981) +1 other reference
[Kurnakovite] Xiyu Zheng and Shengsong Yu (1981) +3 other references
[Kurnakovite] Shaoxiu (1991)
      • Gêrzê Co.
[Kurnakovite] Wenzhi Li et al. (2004)
  • Xinjiang
    • Hami Prefecture (Kumul Prefecture; Qumul Prefecture)
      • Yiwu Co. (Aratürük Co.)
[Inyoite] Renyi Chen et al. (1995)
Iran
 
  • Zanjan Province
    • Mahneshan County
      • Central District
        • Qarah Gol
[Inyoite, Meyerhofferite] Hairapetian et al. (2017)
Italy
 
  • Piedmont
    • Metropolitan City of Turin
      • Lessolo
        • Calea
[Inderite] M.E. Ciriotti (2006)
Japan
 
  • Okayama Prefecture
    • Takahashi City
      • Bitchū
        • Fuka
[Inyoite, Solongoite] Kusachi et al. (2004)
Kazakhstan
 
  • Atyrau Region
    • Inder District
[Inderborite, Inderite, Inyoite, Kurnakovite] Clark (1993) +1 other reference
[Inderborite, Inyoite] Gorshkov (1941) +1 other reference
[Kurnakovite] Godlevsky (1940) +2 other references
        • Mt Kzyl-tau
[Inderite] Pekov (1998) +1 other reference
Mexico
 
  • Sonora
    • Magdalena Municipality
      • Aguja
[Meyerhofferite] Garrett (1998) +2 other references
Peru
 
  • Arequipa
    • Arequipa Province
      • San Juan de Tarucani District
[Inyoite] Hyrsl et al. (2003)
Russia
 
  • Buryatia
    • Yeravninsky District
      • Ozernoe ore cluster
[Solongoite] Malinko (1974) +3 other references
  • Krasnodar Krai
    • Taman Peninsula
[Inyoite] Dmitry Tonkacheev
  • Sakha
    • Polar Yakutia
      • Dogdo River Basin
        • Tas-Khayakhtakh Range
[Inderite, Inyoite] maurice.strahlen.org (2004)
South Africa
 
  • Northern Cape
    • John Taolo Gaetsewe District Municipality
[Inyoite] Gutzmer (1996)
Spain
 
  • Andalusia
    • Almería
      • Pulpí
[Inyoite] Navarro et al. (2009)
Turkey
 
  • Aydin Province
    • Çine District
[Meyerhofferite]
  • Balikesir Province
    • Bigadiç District
[Inyoite, Meyerhofferite] Helvaci +2 other references
[Meyerhofferite] Helvaci et al. (1991)
[Meyerhofferite] Meixner (1953)
[Inyoite, Meyerhofferite] Helvaci et al. (1991)
      • Faraşköy
[Meyerhofferite] Erik Vercammen collection
[Meyerhofferite] Ex Wolfgang Schneider collection and ...
      • Iskeleköy (Iskele)
[Inyoite, Meyerhofferite] Meixner (1953) +1 other reference
[Meyerhofferite] Helvaci et al. (1991)
  • Eskişehir Province
    • Seyitgazi District
      • Kirka
[Inderborite, Inderite, Inyoite, Kurnakovite, Meyerhofferite] Baysal (1972) +3 other references
  • Kütahya Province
    • Emet District
      • Emet Borate deposit
[Meyerhofferite] American Mineralogist +6 other references
[Meyerhofferite] Anthony et al. (2003)
USA
 
  • California
    • Inyo County
      • Amargosa Range
        • Black Mountains
[Meyerhofferite] www.mineralsocal.org (1999)
          • Monte Blanco
[Inyoite, Meyerhofferite] Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences (1914) +3 other references
[Inyoite] Korbel et al. (1999)
        • Ryan
[Inyoite, Meyerhofferite] Schaller (1916) +1 other reference
[Inderite, Kurnakovite, Meyerhofferite] Erd et al. (1970) +1 other reference
[Inyoite, Meyerhofferite] Erd et al. (1970) +1 other reference
        • Twenty Mule Team Canyon
[Meyerhofferite] Erd et al. (1959)
    • Kern County
[Inderite, Inyoite, Kurnakovite, Meyerhofferite] www.mineralsocal.org (1999)
[Inderite, Inyoite, Kurnakovite, Meyerhofferite] U.S. Borax
[Inderite, Inyoite, Kurnakovite, Meyerhofferite] Minerals Notes and News (1948) +2 other references
[Inderite, Kurnakovite] Frondel et al. (1956)
[Inderite, Kurnakovite] Murdoch (1966)
    • San Bernardino County
      • Bullion Mts (Bullion Range)
        • Stedman District (Ludlow; Rochester; Buckeye)
          • Stedman
[Inyoite] - (2005)
    • Shasta County
      • Klamath Mountains
        • West Shasta Copper - Zinc Mining District
          • Iron Mountain [town]
            • Iron Mountain
[Inyoite] - (2005)
 
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