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Organic material

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Carbon- rich materials formed by organic processes.


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Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
49989
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:49989:3

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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.

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Localities for Organic materialHide

Showing 49 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.
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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.
Argentina
 
  • Chubut Province
    • Gastre Department
      • Navidad project
Bouhier et al. (2023)
Brazil
 
  • Minas Gerais
    • Sabará
Peterle et al. (2026)
Canada
 
  • New Brunswick
    • Westmorland Co.
      • Sackville Parish
- (2022)
  • Yukon
    • Mayo mining district
Deklerk et al. (compilers)
China
 
  • Anhui
    • Chizhou
Huang et al. (2026)
  • Gansu
    • Jiuquan
      • Aksai Co.
Zhang et al. (2026)
    • Qingyang
Zhang et al. (2025)
  • Guangxi
    • Baise
      • Tianlin Co.
Yang et al. (2026)
Luo et al. (2026)
  • Guizhou
    • Qianxinan
      • Ceheng County
He et al. (2026)
  • Inner Mongolia
    • Bayannur City (Bayannao'er Prefecture)
      • Urad Middle Banner (Wulate Zhongqi)
Yu et al. (2026)
    • Ordos City (E'erduosi Prefecture)
      • Jungar Banner (Zhunge'er Co.)
        • Jungar coal field (Zhunge'er coal field)
Li et al. (2026)
    • Tongliao City (Tongliao Prefecture)
      • Holingol
Zhang et al. (2026)
      • Horqin Left Middle Banner
Tian et al. (2023)
Tian et al. (2023)
        • Qianjiadian ore field
Zhang et al. (2026)
  • Jiangxi
    • Jiujiang
Yang et al. (2024)
    • Yingtan
      • Guixi Co.
        • Shengyuan Uranium ore field (Yingtan Uranium ore field)
Wang et al. (2026)
  • Jilin
    • Changchun
      • Nong'an Co.
Liu et al. (2026)
Liu et al. (2026)
  • Xinjiang
    • Akesu Prefecture
      • Kalpin Co.
Dong et al. (2025)
    • Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture
      • Chabucha'er Xibo Co. (Qapqal Xibe Co.; Chapchal Shibe Co.)
Wang et al. (2026)
      • Xinyuan Co. (Künes Co.)
        • Tu'ergen
Zhang et al. (2026)
    • Kezilesu Autonomous Prefecture (Kizilsu Autonomous Prefecture; Qizilsu Autonomous Prefecture)
      • Wuqia Co. (Ulugqat Co.; Ulughchat Co.)
        • Kansu (Kangsu)
Gao et al. (2026)
Eurasian Plate
 
  • North China Craton
    • Western Block
Zhao et al. (2026)
Gabon
 
  • Haut-Ogooué Province
    • Léboumbi-Leyou Department
      • Moanda
Guo et al. (2024)
Germany
 
  • Brandenburg
    • Spree-Neiße
      • Spremberg
Nourizenouz et al. (2026)
  • Lower Saxony
    • Göttingen District
      • Bad Grund
        • Gittelde
Kaufhold et al. (2026)
Greece
 
  • Peloponnese
    • Laconia
      • Mani peninsula
Tzeferis et al. (2026)
Tzeferis et al. (2026)
Tzeferis et al. (2026)
Tzeferis et al. (2026)
Tzeferis et al. (2026)
Tzeferis et al. (2026)
Tzeferis et al. (2026)
Tzeferis et al. (2026)
Tzeferis et al. (2026)
Iran
 
  • Zanjan Province
    • Zanjan County
      • Chehrabad
Rajabzadeh et al. (2020)
Italy
 
  • Sicily
    • Syracuse Province
      • Buscemi
Simakov et al. (2021)
Kazakhstan
 
  • Ulytau Region
    • Satpayev
Suiekpayev et al. (2019)
Mexico
 
  • Colima
    • Manzanillo Municipality
      • Minatitlán
ArcelorMittal
  • Hidalgo
    • Molango Municipality
Minera Autlan
Mongolia
 
  • Dundgovi Province
    • Delgerkhangai District
Vakanjac et al. (2026)
Morocco
 
  • Oriental Region
    • Berkane Province
Bouabdellah et al. (2026)
New Zealand
 
  • Gisborne Region
Brathwaite et al. (2008)
Tunisia
 
  • Gafsa
    • Métlaoui
GALFATI et al. (2010)
Turkey
 
  • Central Anatolia Region
Karakaya et al. (1984)
Ukraine
 
  • Zakarpattia Oblast
    • Rakhiv Raion
L.Z.Skakun et al. (2006)
USA
 
  • Washington
    • Stevens County
      • Northport Mining District
        • Northport Area
Jackson (1986)
 
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