Lonchidite
A variety of Marcasite
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About Lonchidite
Formula:
Fe(S,As)2
A variety of Marcasite
An As-bearing variety of marcasite.
First reported from Churprinz Friedrich August Erbstolln Mine (Churprinz Mine; Kurprinz Mine), Großschirma, Freiberg District, Erzgebirge, Saxony, Germany.
An As-bearing variety of marcasite.
First reported from Churprinz Friedrich August Erbstolln Mine (Churprinz Mine; Kurprinz Mine), Großschirma, Freiberg District, Erzgebirge, Saxony, Germany.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
2429 (as Lonchidite)
2571 (as Marcasite)
2571 (as Marcasite)
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:2429:3 (as Lonchidite)
mindat:1:1:2571:9 (as Marcasite)
mindat:1:1:2571:9 (as Marcasite)
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
921b5b41-d046-432b-bbe7-56751514e1f2 (as Lonchidite)
86d81eb2-f739-4fe7-a9a7-bd8f3e2ff1cd (as Marcasite)
86d81eb2-f739-4fe7-a9a7-bd8f3e2ff1cd (as Marcasite)
Chemistry of Lonchidite
Mindat Formula:
Fe(S,As)2
Elements listed:
Synonyms of Lonchidite
Other Language Names for Lonchidite
Common Associates
Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
| 1 photo of Lonchidite associated with Brochantite | Cu4(SO4)(OH)6 |
Other Information
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 Lonchidite
mindat.org URL:
https://www.mindat.org/min-2429.html
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References for Lonchidite
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Localities for Lonchidite
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The Locality List
- 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).
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
China | |
| Yu Xuehui et al. (1999) |
Germany | |
| Andreas Gerstenberg collection |
| Lapis 30 (7/8) |
| Clark (1993) |
UK | |
| Hall (1868) +2 other references |
| Golley et al. (1995) |
South Crofty Tin Project, Pool, Carn Brea, Cornwall, England, UK