Washoe Co., Nevada, USAi
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Place | Population |
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Reno | 241,445 (2017) |
Sparks | 96,094 (2017) |
Sun Valley | 19,299 (2011) |
Spanish Springs | 15,064 (2011) |
Incline Village | 8,777 (2011) |
Cold Springs | 8,544 (2011) |
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French:
comté de Washoe, Nevada, États-Unis
German:
Washoe County, Nevada, Vereinigte Staaten
Italian:
contea di Washoe, Nevada, Stati Uniti d'America
Russian:
Уошо, Невада, Соединённые Штаты Америки
Simplified Chinese:
瓦肖县, 内华达州, 美国
Spanish:
Condado de Washoe, Nevada, Estados Unidos
Albanian:
Washoe County, Nevada, Shtetet e Bashkuara të Amerikës
Arabic:
مقاطعة واشو, نيفادا, الولايات المتحدة
Armenian:
Ուոշո շրջան, Նևադա, Ամերիկայի Միացյալ Նահանգներ
Basque:
Washoe konderria , Nevada
Bavarian:
Washoe County, Nevada, Vaoanigte Stootn
Bishnupriya Manipuri:
ৱাসহো কাউন্টি, নেভাডা, তিলপারাষ্ট্র
Bulgarian:
Уашо, Невада, Съединени американски щати
Cebuano:
Washoe County, Nevada
Czech:
Washoe County, Nevada, Spojené státy americké
Danish:
Washoe County , Nevada, USA
Dutch:
Washoe County, Nevada, Verenigde Staten
Estonian:
Washoe maakond, Nevada, Ameerika Ühendriigid
Farsi/Persian:
شهرستان واشو، نوادا, نوادا, ایالات متحده آمریکا
Georgian:
უაშოს ოლქი, ნევადა, ამერიკის შეერთებული შტატები
Hebrew:
מחוז ואשו, נבדה, ארצות הברית
Hungarian:
Washoe megye, Nevada, Amerikai Egyesült Államok
Irish Gaelic:
Contae Washoe, Nevada, Stáit Aontaithe Mheiriceá
Japanese:
ワショー郡, ネバダ州, アメリカ合衆国
Limburgian:
Washoe County, Nevada, Vereinegde Staote vaan Amerika
Low Saxon/Low German:
Washoe County, Nevada, USA
Malayalam:
വാഷൂ, നെവാഡ
Min Dong Chinese:
Washoe Gông, Nevada
Minnan / Hokkien-Taiwanese:
Washoe Kūn
Nahuatl:
Tēucyōtl Washoe, Nevada
Norwegian:
Washoe County, Nevada, USA
Polish:
Hrabstwo Washoe, Nevada, Stany Zjednoczone
Portuguese:
Condado de Washoe, Nevada, Estados Unidos
Romanian:
Comitatul Washoe, Nevada, Statele Unite ale Americii
Sardinian:
contea de Washoe, Nevada, Istados Unidos de Amèrica
Scottish Gaelic:
Washoe County, Nevada, Na Stàitean Aonaichte
Serbian:
Округ Вошо, Невада, Сједињене Америчке Државе
Serbo-Croatian:
Washoe County, Nevada, Sjedinjene Američke Države
Swedish:
Washoe County, Nevada, USA
Traditional Chinese:
瓦肖縣, 內華達州, 美國
Turkish:
Washoe County, Nevada, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri
Ukrainian:
Вошо, Невада, Сполучені Штати Америки
Urdu:
واشو کاؤنٹی، نیواڈا, نیواڈا, ریاستہائے متحدہ امریکا
Vietnamese:
Quận Washoe, Nevada, Chủng Quốc Hoa Kỳ
Waray:
Condado han Washoe, Nevada, Estados Unidos
Western Punjabi:
واشو کاؤنٹی, نیواڈا, امریکہ
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ⓘ Acanthite Formula: Ag2S Localities: Reported from at least 14 localities in this region. Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ Actinolite Formula: ◻Ca2(Mg4.5-2.5Fe0.5-2.5)Si8O22OH2 Localities: Peavine Mining District, Washoe Co., Nevada, USA Wedekind Mining District, Washoe Co., Nevada, USA Red Metals Mine (North View Copper Mine; Porcupine tunnel; Wheeler tunnel; Revelation patent; Red Metal Mine; NBMG sample sites No. 3333 & No. 4122), Copperfield, Peavine Mining District, Washoe Co., Nevada, USA Yuba Cañon (Yuba Canyon), Peavine Peak (Peavine Mountain), Peavine Mining District, Washoe Co., Nevada, USA Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ Albite Formula: Na(AlSi3O8) Localities: Reported from at least 7 localities in this region. Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ Albite var. Anorthoclase Formula: (Na,K)AlSi3O8 Locality: Nine Hill tuff, Washoe Co., Nevada, USA Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ 'Albite-Anorthite Series' Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ Allanite-(Ce) Formula: {CaCe}{Al2Fe2+}(Si2O7)(SiO4)O(OH) Locality: Red Rock prospect, Stateline Peak Mining District, Fort Sage Mountains, Washoe Co., Nevada, USA Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ 'Allanite Group' Formula: {A12+REE3+}{M3+2M32+}(Si2O7)(SiO4)O(OH) Localities: Reference: NBMG Bull 70 Geology and Mineral Resources of Washoe and Storey Counties, Nevada; NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ Allophane Formula: (Al2O3)(SiO2)1.3-2 · 2.5-3H2O Reference: Wallace, A.B., (1975) Geology and mineral deposits of the Pyramid District, Washoe County, Nevada [Ph.D. thesis]: University of Nevada, Reno, 162 p. |
ⓘ Alunite Formula: KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6 Localities: Reported from at least 8 localities in this region. Reference: MinRec 16(1):25-31 |
ⓘ Alunogen Formula: Al2(SO4)3 · 17H2O Localities: Reference: MinRec 16(1):25-31 |
ⓘ Ammonioalunite Formula: (NH4)Al3(SO4)2(OH)6 Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ Andalusite Formula: Al2(SiO4)O Localities: Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ Andradite Formula: Ca3Fe3+2(SiO4)3 Localities: Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ Anglesite Formula: PbSO4 Localities: Reported from at least 10 localities in this region. Reference: R&M 79:1 p44-54 |
ⓘ Apjohnite Formula: Mn2+Al2(SO4)4 · 22H2O Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ Aragonite Formula: CaCO3 Localities: Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ Argentojarosite Formula: AgFe3+3(SO4)2(OH)6 Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ Arsenopyrite Formula: FeAsS Localities: Reported from at least 6 localities in this region. Reference: MinRec 16(1):25-31 |
ⓘ Austinite ? Formula: CaZn(AsO4)(OH) Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ Autunite Formula: Ca(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 10-12H2O Localities: Reported from at least 11 localities in this region. Reference: NBMG Bull 70 Geology and Mineral Resources of Washoe and Storey Counties, Nevada |
ⓘ Azurite Formula: Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2 Localities: Reported from at least 11 localities in this region. Reference: R&M 79:1 p44-54 |
ⓘ Bariopharmacosiderite Formula: Ba0.5Fe3+4(AsO4)3(OH)4 · 5H2O Reference: Rocks & Minerals, Nov. 1999 |
ⓘ Baryte Formula: BaSO4 Localities: Reported from at least 9 localities in this region. Reference: NBMG Bull 70 Geology and Mineral Resources of Washoe and Storey Counties, Nevada; U.S. Geological Survey, (2005) Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia. |
ⓘ 'Biotite' Formula: K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 or Simplified: K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(OH)2 Localities: Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ Bismuthinite Formula: Bi2S3 Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ Bonattite Formula: CuSO4 · 3H2O Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ Bornite Formula: Cu5FeS4 Localities: Reported from at least 12 localities in this region. Reference: R&M 79:1 p44-54 |
ⓘ Brochantite Formula: Cu4(SO4)(OH)6 Localities: Peavine Mining District, Washoe Co., Nevada, USA Burrus Mine, Burrus vein system, Pyramid Mining District, Washoe Co., Nevada, USA Steamboat Springs Mining District, Washoe Co., Nevada, USA Wedekind Mining District, Washoe Co., Nevada, USA Redelius claims, Granite Peak area, Peavine Mining District, Washoe Co., Nevada, USA Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ Butlerite Formula: Fe3+(SO4)(OH) · 2H2O Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ 'Calamine' Reference: U.S. Geological Survey, (2005) Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia. |
ⓘ 'Calcareous Tufa' Locality: Pyramid Lake, Washoe Co., Nevada, USA Reference: Benson, L.V., 2004, The tufas of Pyramid Lake, Nevada: U.S. Geological Survey Circular 1267, 14 pp. |
ⓘ Calcite Formula: CaCO3 Localities: Reported from at least 54 localities in this region. Reference: Rocks & Min.:64:399. |
ⓘ Calcite var. Glendonite Formula: CaCO3 Locality: Pyramid Lake, Washoe Co., Nevada, USA Reference: http://pubs.water.usgs.gov/circ1267 |
ⓘ Calcite var. Iceland Spar Formula: CaCO3 Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ Caledonite Formula: Pb5Cu2(SO4)3(CO3)(OH)6 Localities: Description: Location from near Wadsworth. Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ Calomel Formula: [Hg2]2+Cl2 Reference: NBMG Bull 70 Geology and Mineral Resources of Washoe and Storey Counties, Nevada |
ⓘ Carnotite Formula: K2(UO2)2(VO4)2 · 3H2O Localities: Black Hawk prospect (Black Hawk claims), State Line Peak, Stateline Peak Mining District, Fort Sage Mountains, Washoe Co., Nevada, USA Nat Kearns Feldspar Mine, Stateline Peak Mining District, Fort Sage Mountains, Washoe Co., Nevada, USA Tick Canyon, Dogskin Mountain Mining District, Washoe Co., Nevada, USA Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada; USGS (2005), Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS): U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia, loc. file ID #10047551. |
ⓘ Cassiterite Formula: SnO2 Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ Celadonite Formula: K(Mg,Fe2+)Fe3+(Si4O10)(OH)2 Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ Cerussite Formula: PbCO3 Localities: Reported from at least 6 localities in this region. Reference: NBMG Bull 70 Geology and Mineral Resources of Washoe and Storey Counties, Nevada; U.S. Geological Survey, (2005) Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia. |
ⓘ 'Chabazite' Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ Chalcanthite Formula: CuSO4 · 5H2O Localities: Reported from at least 8 localities in this region. Reference: NBMG Bull 70 Geology and Mineral Resources of Washoe and Storey Counties, Nevada; U.S. Geological Survey, (2005) Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia. |
ⓘ Chalcocite Formula: Cu2S Localities: Reported from at least 11 localities in this region. Reference: NBMG Bull 70 Geology and Mineral Resources of Washoe and Storey Counties, Nevada; U.S. Geological Survey, (2005) Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia. |
ⓘ Chalcophyllite Formula: Cu18Al2(AsO4)4(SO4)3(OH)24 · 36H2O Localities: Reference: Rocks & Minerals, Nov. 1999 |
ⓘ Chalcopyrite Formula: CuFeS2 Localities: Reported from at least 37 localities in this region. Reference: Rocks & Min.:64:399. |
ⓘ Chalcostibite Formula: CuSbS2 Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ Chevkinite-(Ce) Formula: (Ce,La,Ca,Th)4(Fe2+,Mg)(Fe2+,Ti,Fe3+)2(Ti,Fe3+)2(Si2O7)2O8 Locality: Deer Lodge claims, Stateline Peak Mining District, Fort Sage Mountains, Washoe Co., Nevada, USA Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ Chlorargyrite Formula: AgCl Localities: Reference: NBMG Bull 70 Geology and Mineral Resources of Washoe and Storey Counties, Nevada; Wallace, A.B., (1975) Geology and mineral deposits of the Pyramid District, Washoe County, Nevada [Ph.D. thesis]: University of Nevada, Reno, 162 p. |
ⓘ 'Chlorite Group' Localities: Reported from at least 7 localities in this region. Reference: NBMG Bull 70 Geology and Mineral Resources of Washoe and Storey Counties, Nevada |
ⓘ Chrysocolla Formula: Cu2-xAlx(H2-xSi2O5)(OH)4 · nH2O, x < 1 Localities: Reported from at least 7 localities in this region. Reference: NBMG Bull 70 Geology and Mineral Resources of Washoe and Storey Counties, Nevada |
ⓘ Cinnabar Formula: HgS Localities: Reported from at least 12 localities in this region. Reference: NBMG Bull 70 Geology and Mineral Resources of Washoe and Storey Counties, Nevada; U.S. Geological Survey, (2005) Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia. |
ⓘ Clinochlore Formula: Mg5Al(AlSi3O10)(OH)8 Localities: Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ Clinoclase Formula: Cu3(AsO4)(OH)3 Localities: Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ 'Clinoptilolite' Formula: M3-6(Si30Al6)O72 · 20H2O Localities: Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ Clinozoisite Formula: {Ca2}{Al3}(Si2O7)(SiO4)O(OH) Localities: Green Hill, Olinghouse Mining District (White Horse Mining District), Pah Rah Range (Pah Rah Mts), Washoe Co., Nevada, USA 813 pit, Alta Gold Mine, Olinghouse Mining District (White Horse Mining District), Pah Rah Range (Pah Rah Mts), Washoe Co., Nevada, USA Peavine Mining District, Washoe Co., Nevada, USA Wedekind Mining District, Washoe Co., Nevada, USA Nightingale Mining District, Washoe Co., Nevada, USA Reference: R&M 79:1 p44-54 |
ⓘ Coloradoite Formula: HgTe Localities: Reference: R&M 79:1 p44-54 |
ⓘ Columbite-(Fe) Formula: Fe2+Nb2O6 Reference: Russ Rizzo Collection (analyzed by J. Attard) |
ⓘ Conichalcite Formula: CaCu(AsO4)(OH) Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ Copiapite Formula: Fe2+Fe3+4(SO4)6(OH)2 · 20H2O Localities: Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ Copper Formula: Cu Localities: Reference: NBMG Bull 70 Geology and Mineral Resources of Washoe and Storey Counties, Nevada |
ⓘ 'Copper Stain' Localities: Modoc mine, Cottonwood Creek area, Cottonwood Mining District, Washoe Co., Nevada, USA Section 34 mine, Granite Peak area, Peavine Mining District, Washoe Co., Nevada, USA Sleepy Joe mine, McClellan Mining District, Washoe Co., Nevada, USA Unnamed Cu-Fe occurrence, Peavine Peak (Peavine Mountain), Peavine Mining District, Washoe Co., Nevada, USA Donatelli mine, McClellan Mining District, Washoe Co., Nevada, USA Reference: NBMG Bull 70 Geology and Mineral Resources of Washoe and Storey Counties, Nevada |
ⓘ Coquimbite Formula: AlFe3(SO4)6(H2O)12 · 6H2O Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ Cornetite ? Formula: Cu3(PO4)(OH)3 Reference: NBMG Bull 70 Geology and Mineral Resources of Washoe and Storey Counties, Nevada |
ⓘ Cornwallite Formula: Cu5(AsO4)2(OH)4 Reference: Rocks & Minerals, Nov. 1999 |
ⓘ Cosalite Formula: Pb2Bi2S5 Localities: Description: Argentiferous Reference: NBMG Bull 70 Geology and Mineral Resources of Washoe and Storey Counties, Nevada |
ⓘ Covellite Formula: CuS Localities: Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ Cristobalite Formula: SiO2 Localities: Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada; Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology NBMG Open-File Report 96-3 By Stephen B. Castor, Christopher D. Henry, Lisa A. Shevenell; Lapointe, D. D., Price, J. G., Faulds, J. E., DePolo, C. M., & Davis, D. A. (2012). " Tuff All Over", Exploring Faulted Volcanic Terrain in the Painted Hills, Virginia Mountains, West of Pyramid Lake. Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology. |
ⓘ Cuprite Formula: Cu2O Localities: Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ Cyanotrichite Formula: Cu4Al2(SO4)(OH)12 · 2H2O Localities: Burrus Mine, Burrus vein system, Pyramid Mining District, Washoe Co., Nevada, USA Red Metals Mine (North View Copper Mine; Porcupine tunnel; Wheeler tunnel; Revelation patent; Red Metal Mine; NBMG sample sites No. 3333 & No. 4122), Copperfield, Peavine Mining District, Washoe Co., Nevada, USA ? (more information) Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ Diaspore Formula: AlO(OH) Localities: Reported from at least 6 localities in this region. Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ Dickite Formula: Al2(Si2O5)(OH)4 Localities: Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ Diopside Formula: CaMgSi2O6 Localities: Reference: NBMG Bull 70 Geology and Mineral Resources of Washoe and Storey Counties, Nevada; U.S. Geological Survey, (2005) Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia. |
ⓘ Djurleite Formula: Cu31S16 Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ Dolomite Formula: CaMg(CO3)2 Localities: Reference: Rocks & Min.: 22:317. |
ⓘ Dravite Formula: Na(Mg3)Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3(OH) Description: Ferroan Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ Dumortierite Formula: (Al,Fe3+)7(SiO4)3(BO3)O3 Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ Enargite Formula: Cu3AsS4 Localities: Reported from at least 17 localities in this region. Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ Epidote Formula: {Ca2}{Al2Fe3+}(Si2O7)(SiO4)O(OH) Localities: Reported from at least 15 localities in this region. Reference: R&M 79:1 p44-54 |
ⓘ Epistilbite Formula: CaAl2Si6O16 · 5H2O Reference: R&M 79:1 p44-54 |
ⓘ 'Fayalite-Forsterite Series' Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ 'Feldspar Group' Localities: Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ 'Feldspar Group var. Perthite' Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ Ferro-hornblende Formula: ◻Ca2(Fe2+4Al)(Si7Al)O22(OH)2 Localities: Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ Fibroferrite Formula: Fe3+(SO4)(OH) · 5H2O Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ Fluorapatite Formula: Ca5(PO4)3F Locality: Incline Village, Washoe Co., Nevada, USA Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ 'Freibergite Subgroup' Formula: ([Ag6]4+,((Cu,Ag)4 C2+2)Sb4S12S0-1 Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ Galena Formula: PbS Localities: Reported from at least 37 localities in this region. Reference: R&M 79:1 p44-54 |
ⓘ 'Garnet Group' Formula: X3Z2(SiO4)3 Localities: Reported from at least 9 localities in this region. Reference: R&M 79:1 p44-54 |
ⓘ 'Girdite' Formula: H2Pb3(Te4+O3)(Te6+O6) Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ Goethite Formula: α-Fe3+O(OH) Localities: Green Hill, Olinghouse Mining District (White Horse Mining District), Pah Rah Range (Pah Rah Mts), Washoe Co., Nevada, USA Burrus Mine, Burrus vein system, Pyramid Mining District, Washoe Co., Nevada, USA Incline Village, Washoe Co., Nevada, USA Angelia prospect, Black Warrior Peak prospects, Nightingale Mining District, Washoe Co., Nevada, USA Wind Mountain mine, San Emidio Mining District, Washoe Co., Nevada, USA Reference: R&M 79:1 p44-54 |
ⓘ Gold Formula: Au Localities: Reported from at least 43 localities in this region. Reference: [www.johnbetts-fineminerals.com] |
ⓘ Gold var. Electrum Formula: (Au,Ag) Localities: 813 pit, Alta Gold Mine, Olinghouse Mining District (White Horse Mining District), Pah Rah Range (Pah Rah Mts), Washoe Co., Nevada, USA Dunlop mine, Jumbo Mining District, Washoe Co., Nevada, USA Wind Mountain mine, San Emidio Mining District, Washoe Co., Nevada, USA Olinghouse Canyon, Olinghouse Mining District (White Horse Mining District), Pah Rah Range (Pah Rah Mts), Washoe Co., Nevada, USA Habit: Long thin plates reembling steel wool. Colour: Pale yellow become darker as Tarnish develops. Description: This specimen tarnished almost black after a few years. Much of the Olinghouse 'gold' is quite pale. It becomes a warmer yellow as the tarnish develops. Reference: RWMW collection http://www.mindat.org/photo-10880.html |
ⓘ Graphite Formula: C Localities: Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ Grossular Formula: Ca3Al2(SiO4)3 Locality: Garnet Tungsten prospect, Rodeo Canyon area, Cottonwood Mining District, Washoe Co., Nevada, USA Reference: NBMG Bull 70 Geology and Mineral Resources of Washoe and Storey Counties, Nevada |
ⓘ 'Gummite' Localities: Reference: NBMG Bull 70 Geology and Mineral Resources of Washoe and Storey Counties, Nevada |
ⓘ Gypsum Formula: CaSO4 · 2H2O Localities: Reported from at least 12 localities in this region. Reference: NBMG Bull 70 Geology and Mineral Resources of Washoe and Storey Counties, Nevada; U.S. Geological Survey, (2005) Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia. |
ⓘ Gypsum var. Satin Spar Gypsum Formula: CaSO4 · 2H2O Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ Gypsum var. Selenite Formula: CaSO4 · 2H2O Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ Halite Formula: NaCl Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ 'Halloysite' Formula: Al2(Si2O5)(OH)4 Localities: Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ Halotrichite Formula: FeAl2(SO4)4 · 22H2O Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ Hematite Formula: Fe2O3 Localities: Reported from at least 15 localities in this region. Reference: NBMG Bull 70 Geology and Mineral Resources of Washoe and Storey Counties, Nevada |
ⓘ Hemimorphite Formula: Zn4Si2O7(OH)2 · H2O Localities: Reference: NBMG Bull 70 Geology and Mineral Resources of Washoe and Storey Counties, Nevada |
ⓘ Hessite Formula: Ag2Te Localities: Green Hill, Olinghouse Mining District (White Horse Mining District), Pah Rah Range (Pah Rah Mts), Washoe Co., Nevada, USA Lake Range Mining District, Washoe Co., Nevada, USA Blue Bird mine, Bluebird vein system, Pyramid Mining District, Washoe Co., Nevada, USA Pyramid Lake Copper Prospect (Blizzard Camp), Washoe Co., Nevada, USA Reference: R&M 79:1 p44-54 |
ⓘ 'Heulandite' Localities: Reference: R&M 79:1 p44-54 |
ⓘ Hexahydrite Formula: MgSO4 · 6H2O Localities: Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ Hollandite Formula: Ba(Mn4+6Mn3+2)O16 Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada; Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology NBMG Open-File Report 96-3 By Stephen B. Castor, Christopher D. Henry, Lisa A. Shevenell |
ⓘ 'Hornblende' Reference: Lapointe, D. D., Price, J. G., Faulds, J. E., DePolo, C. M., & Davis, D. A. (2012). " Tuff All Over", Exploring Faulted Volcanic Terrain in the Painted Hills, Virginia Mountains, West of Pyramid Lake. Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology. |
ⓘ Ilsemannite Formula: Mo3O8 · nH2O Localities: Reference: NBMG Bull 70 Geology and Mineral Resources of Washoe and Storey Counties, Nevada; NBMG Open File Report 79-3; U.S. Geological Survey, (2005) Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia. |
ⓘ Indialite Formula: Mg2Al3(AlSi5O18) Locality: Pyramid Lake, Washoe Co., Nevada, USA Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ Jamesonite Formula: Pb4FeSb6S14 Localities: Reference: NBMG Bull 70 Geology and Mineral Resources of Washoe and Storey Counties, Nevada |
ⓘ Jarosite Formula: KFe3+ 3(SO4)2(OH)6 Localities: Reported from at least 9 localities in this region. Reference: MinRec 16(1):25-31 |
ⓘ Kalinite Formula: KAl(SO4)2 · 11H2O Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ Kaolinite Formula: Al2(Si2O5)(OH)4 Localities: Reported from at least 11 localities in this region. Reference: NBMG Bull 70 Geology and Mineral Resources of Washoe and Storey Counties, Nevada; U.S. Geological Survey, (2005) Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia.; Lapointe, D. D., Price, J. G., Faulds, J. E., DePolo, C. M., & Davis, D. A. (2012). " Tuff All Over", Exploring Faulted Volcanic Terrain in the Painted Hills, Virginia Mountains, West of Pyramid Lake. Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology. |
ⓘ Kermesite Formula: Sb2S2O Localities: Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ 'K Feldspar' Localities: 813 pit, Alta Gold Mine, Olinghouse Mining District (White Horse Mining District), Pah Rah Range (Pah Rah Mts), Washoe Co., Nevada, USA Big Mouth Canyon area, Olinghouse Mining District (White Horse Mining District), Pah Rah Range (Pah Rah Mts), Washoe Co., Nevada, USA Mountain View Gold Project, Deephole Mining District, Washoe Co., Nevada, USA Reference: R&M 79:1 p44-54 |
ⓘ 'K Feldspar var. Adularia' Formula: KAlSi3O8 Localities: 813 pit, Alta Gold Mine, Olinghouse Mining District (White Horse Mining District), Pah Rah Range (Pah Rah Mts), Washoe Co., Nevada, USA Big Mouth Canyon area, Olinghouse Mining District (White Horse Mining District), Pah Rah Range (Pah Rah Mts), Washoe Co., Nevada, USA Mountain View Gold Project, Deephole Mining District, Washoe Co., Nevada, USA Reference: R&M 79:1 p44-54 |
ⓘ Laumontite Formula: CaAl2Si4O12 · 4H2O Localities: Reference: R&M 79:1 p44-54 |
ⓘ Lecontite Formula: (NH4,K)NaSO4 · 2H2O Locality: Reno, Washoe Co., Nevada, USA Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ Libethenite Formula: Cu2(PO4)(OH) Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ 'Limonite' Localities: Reported from at least 22 localities in this region. Reference: NBMG Bull 70 Geology and Mineral Resources of Washoe and Storey Counties, Nevada |
ⓘ Luzonite Formula: Cu3AsS4 Localities: Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ Magnetite Formula: Fe2+Fe3+2O4 Localities: Reported from at least 13 localities in this region. Reference: NBMG Bull 70 Geology and Mineral Resources of Washoe and Storey Counties, Nevada; U.S. Geological Survey, (2005) Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia. |
ⓘ Malachite Formula: Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 Localities: Reported from at least 26 localities in this region. Reference: NBMG Bull 70 Geology and Mineral Resources of Washoe and Storey Counties, Nevada |
✪ Mandarinoite Formula: Fe3+2(Se4+O3)3 · (6-x)H2O (x = 0.0-1.0) Habit: Crystals to 3 mm. Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ 'Manganese Oxides' |
ⓘ 'Manganese Oxides var. Manganese Dendrites' |
ⓘ Marcasite Formula: FeS2 Localities: Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ Marialite Formula: Na4Al3Si9O24Cl Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ Melanterite Formula: Fe2+(H2O)6SO4 · H2O Localities: Steamboat Hot Springs, Steamboat Springs Mining District, Washoe Co., Nevada, USA Union mine (Commonwealth mine), Galena Mining District, Washoe Co., Nevada, USA Red Metals Mine (North View Copper Mine; Porcupine tunnel; Wheeler tunnel; Revelation patent; Red Metal Mine; NBMG sample sites No. 3333 & No. 4122), Copperfield, Peavine Mining District, Washoe Co., Nevada, USA Wedekind Mining District, Washoe Co., Nevada, USA Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ Mercury Formula: Hg Localities: Steamboat Springs mine, Steamboat Springs Mining District, Washoe Co., Nevada, USA Theeler Ranch prospect, Steamboat Springs Mining District, Washoe Co., Nevada, USA Bald Mountain Claims (Nevada Guy; Lone Pine; Jim Bum; Amar; Nades Claims), Lone Pine Mining District, Washoe Co., Nevada, USA Wheeler Ranch prospect, Washoe Co., Nevada, USA ? (more information) Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ Meta-autunite Formula: Ca(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 6H2O Localities: Reported from at least 9 localities in this region. Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ Metacinnabar Formula: HgS Localities: Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ Metastibnite (TL) Formula: Sb2S3 Localities: Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ Metatorbernite Formula: Cu(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 8H2O Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ Metavoltine Formula: Na6K2FeFe6(SO4)12O2 · 18H2O Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ 'Mica Group' Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ Microcline Formula: K(AlSi3O8) Localities: Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ Molybdenite Formula: MoS2 Localities: Reported from at least 6 localities in this region. Reference: NBMG Bull 70 Geology and Mineral Resources of Washoe and Storey Counties, Nevada; U.S. Geological Survey (2005) Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia. |
ⓘ Montmorillonite Formula: (Na,Ca)0.33(Al,Mg)2(Si4O10)(OH)2 · nH2O Localities: Reported from at least 6 localities in this region. Reference: NBMG Bull 70 Geology and Mineral Resources of Washoe and Storey Counties, Nevada; U.S. Geological Survey, (2005) Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia.; Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology NBMG Open-File Report 96-3 By Stephen B. Castor, Christopher D. Henry, Lisa A. Shevenell; Lapointe, D. D., Price, J. G., Faulds, J. E., DePolo, C. M., & Davis, D. A. (2012). " Tuff All Over", Exploring Faulted Volcanic Terrain in the Painted Hills, Virginia Mountains, West of Pyramid Lake. Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology. |
ⓘ Mottramite Formula: PbCu(VO4)(OH) Localities: Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ Muscovite Formula: KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 Localities: Reported from at least 19 localities in this region. Reference: NBMG Bull 70 Geology and Mineral Resources of Washoe and Storey Counties, Nevada |
ⓘ Muscovite var. Illite Formula: K0.65Al2.0[Al0.65Si3.35O10](OH)2 Localities: Reported from at least 6 localities in this region. Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite Formula: KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 Localities: Reported from at least 7 localities in this region. Reference: NBMG Bull 70 Geology and Mineral Resources of Washoe and Storey Counties, Nevada; U.S. Geological Survey, (2005) Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia. |
ⓘ Nacrite Formula: Al2(Si2O5)(OH)4 Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ Natrojarosite Formula: NaFe3(SO4)2(OH)6 Reference: Minerals of Nevada Spec Pub 31 |
ⓘ Neyite Formula: Ag2Cu6Pb25Bi26S68 Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ Niter Formula: KNO3 Localities: Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ Nitratine Formula: NaNO3 Localities: Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ Olivenite Formula: Cu2(AsO4)(OH) Reference: Rocks & Minerals, Nov. 1999 |
ⓘ Opal Formula: SiO2 · nH2O Localities: Reported from at least 13 localities in this region. Reference: MinRec 16(1):25-31 |
ⓘ Opal var. Opal-AN Formula: SiO2 · nH2O Reference: Rolf Luetcke |
ⓘ Opal var. Wood Opal Formula: SiO2 · nH2O Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ Orpiment Formula: As2S3 Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ Paracoquimbite Formula: Fe4(SO4)6(H2O)12 · 6H2O Reference: Handbook of Mineralogy - Anthony, Bideaux, Bladh, Nichols |
ⓘ Parnauite Formula: Cu9(AsO4)2(SO4)(OH)10 · 7H2O Reference: Rocks & Minerals, Nov. 1999 |
ⓘ 'Petrified Wood' Localities: Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ Petzite Formula: Ag3AuTe2 Localities: Reference: R&M 79:1 p44-54 |
ⓘ Pharmacosiderite Formula: KFe3+4(AsO4)3(OH)4 · 6-7H2O Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ 'Phillipsite subgroup' Reference: Jack Crowley specimens |
ⓘ Phosphuranylite Formula: KCa(H3O)3(UO2)7(PO4)4O4 · 8H2O Localities: Reference: NBMG Bull 70 Geology and Mineral Resources of Washoe and Storey Counties, Nevada |
ⓘ Pickeringite Formula: MgAl2(SO4)4 · 22H2O Localities: Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ Piemontite Formula: {Ca2}{Al2Mn3+}(Si2O7)(SiO4)O(OH) Localities: Reference: Handbook of Mineralogy; NBMG Report 49 |
ⓘ Polybasite Formula: [(Ag,Cu)6(Sb,As)2S7][Ag9CuS4] Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ Powellite Formula: Ca(MoO4) Reference: U.S. Geological Survey, (2005) Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia. |
ⓘ 'Psilomelane' Formula: Mn, O Reference: NBMG Bull 70 Geology and Mineral Resources of Washoe and Storey Counties, Nevada; Tingley, J. V., Garside, L. J., Castor, S. B., & LaPointe, D. D. (1999). Mineral and energy resource assessment of the Washoe County Open Space Plan Amendment Area. Washoe County, Nevada: Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology Open-File Report, 99(2), 384.; U.S. Geological Survey, (2005) Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia. |
ⓘ Pyrargyrite Formula: Ag3SbS3 Reference: MinRec 16(1):25-31 |
ⓘ Pyrite Formula: FeS2 Localities: Reported from at least 80 localities in this region. Reference: Rocks & Min.:64:399. |
ⓘ Pyrolusite Formula: Mn4+O2 Reference: Tingley, J. V., Garside, L. J., Castor, S. B., & LaPointe, D. D. (1999). Mineral and energy resource assessment of the Washoe County Open Space Plan Amendment Area. Washoe County, Nevada: Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology Open-File Report, 99(2), 384.; U.S. Geological Survey, (2005) Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia. |
ⓘ Pyrophyllite Formula: Al2Si4O10(OH)2 Localities: Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ 'Pyroxene Group' Locality: Iron Prospect #1, Stateline Peak Mining District, Fort Sage Mountains, Washoe Co., Nevada, USA Reference: U.S. Geological Survey, (2005) Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia. |
ⓘ Pyrrhotite Formula: Fe1-xS Localities: Reference: NBMG Bull 70 Geology and Mineral Resources of Washoe and Storey Counties, Nevada |
ⓘ Quartz Formula: SiO2 Localities: Reported from at least 122 localities in this region. Reference: Rocks & Min.:64-399. |
ⓘ Quartz var. Agate Localities: Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ Quartz var. Amethyst Formula: SiO2 Localities: Reported from at least 9 localities in this region. Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ Quartz var. Ametrine Formula: SiO2 Reference: Rocks & Minerals 82:415-418 |
ⓘ Quartz var. Chalcedony Formula: SiO2 Localities: Reported from at least 16 localities in this region. Reference: NBMG Bull 70 Geology and Mineral Resources of Washoe and Storey Counties, Nevada |
ⓘ Quartz var. Citrine Formula: SiO2 Localities: Votaw property, Peavine Mining District, Washoe Co., Nevada, USA Petersen Mountain Quartz Mines, Petersen Mountain ("Peterson Mountain"; Hallelujah Junction [sic]), Hallelujah Junction area, Washoe Co., Nevada, USA Crystal Tips No. 2 pit, Petersen Mountain ("Peterson Mountain"; Hallelujah Junction [sic]), Hallelujah Junction area, Washoe Co., Nevada, USA Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ Quartz var. Jasper Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ Quartz var. Rock Crystal Formula: SiO2 Reference: Rocks and Minerals, (1989) 64:397-403 |
ⓘ Quartz var. Rose Quartz Formula: SiO2 Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ Quartz var. Sceptre Quartz Formula: SiO2 Localities: Reference: Ref: Schlegel, J. (1999) Report to the Mineralogical Society of Southern California: Field Collected Quartz, v. Amethyst measuring 15x10cm; Crystal Tips #1, Hallelujah Mine, Petersen Mountain, Washoe County, Nevada; May 31st. |
ⓘ Quartz var. Smoky Quartz Formula: SiO2 Localities: Reported from at least 11 localities in this region. Description: Crystals to 58cm. Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ Realgar Formula: As4S4 Localities: Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ Rhodochrosite Formula: MnCO3 Localities: Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
✪ Richelsdorfite Formula: Ca2Cu5Sb(AsO4)4(OH)6Cl · 6H2O Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ Roquesite Formula: CuInS2 Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ Rozenite Formula: FeSO4 · 4H2O Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ Rucklidgeite Formula: PbBi2Te4 Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ Rutile Formula: TiO2 Localities: Redelius prospect, Hungry Valley area, Washoe Co., Nevada, USA Miller prospect, Hungry Valley area, Washoe Co., Nevada, USA Burrus Mine, Burrus vein system, Pyramid Mining District, Washoe Co., Nevada, USA Pyramid Mining District, Washoe Co., Nevada, USA Shipton, Peavine Mining District, Washoe Co., Nevada, USA Reference: NBMG Bull 70 Geology and Mineral Resources of Washoe and Storey Counties, Nevada; U.S. Geological Survey, (2005) Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia. |
ⓘ Sabugalite Formula: HAl(UO2)4(PO4)4 · 16H2O Localities: Red Bluff mine, Pyramid Mining District, Washoe Co., Nevada, USA Jeannie K claims, Stateline Peak Mining District, Fort Sage Mountains, Washoe Co., Nevada, USA Petrified Tree claims, McClellan Mining District, Washoe Co., Nevada, USA Lowary mine (Maue-Mcray mine), Pyramid Mining District, Washoe Co., Nevada, USA Reference: NBMG Bull 70 Geology and Mineral Resources of Washoe and Storey Counties, Nevada; NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada; Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology NBMG Open-File Report 96-3 By Stephen B. Castor, Christopher D. Henry, Lisa A. Shevenell; Lapointe, D. D., Price, J. G., Faulds, J. E., DePolo, C. M., & Davis, D. A. (2012). " Tuff All Over", Exploring Faulted Volcanic Terrain in the Painted Hills, Virginia Mountains, West of Pyramid Lake. Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology. |
ⓘ Sanidine Formula: K(AlSi3O8) Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ Sassolite Formula: H3BO3 Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ 'Scapolite' Reference: U.S. Geological Survey, (2005) Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia. |
ⓘ Scheelite Formula: Ca(WO4) Localities: Reported from at least 24 localities in this region. Reference: R&M 79:1 p44-54 |
ⓘ Schorl Formula: Na(Fe2+3)Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3(OH) Localities: Reported from at least 10 localities in this region. Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ Scolecite Formula: CaAl2Si3O10 · 3H2O Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ Scorodite Formula: Fe3+AsO4 · 2H2O Localities: Reference: Rocks & Minerals, Nov. 1999 |
ⓘ Siderite Formula: FeCO3 Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ Siderotil Formula: FeSO4 · 5H2O Reference: MinRec 16(1):25-31 |
ⓘ Silver Formula: Ag Localities: Reported from at least 7 localities in this region. Reference: Rocks & Min.:64:399. |
ⓘ Smithsonite Formula: ZnCO3 Localities: Reference: NBMG Bull 70 Geology and Mineral Resources of Washoe and Storey Counties, Nevada; U.S. Geological Survey, (2005) Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia. |
ⓘ Sphalerite Formula: ZnS Localities: Reported from at least 31 localities in this region. Reference: NBMG Bull 70 Geology and Mineral Resources of Washoe and Storey Counties, Nevada |
ⓘ Stannite Formula: Cu2FeSnS4 Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada; Garside, L. J., Castor, S. B., dePolo, C. M., & Davis, D. A. (2003). Geology of the Fraser Flat Quadrangle and the western half of the Moses Rock Quadrangle. Washoe County, Nevada: Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology Map, 146(1), 24-000. |
ⓘ 'Stibiconite' Formula: Sb3+Sb5+2O6(OH) Localities: Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ Stibnite Formula: Sb2S3 Localities: Reported from at least 12 localities in this region. Reference: MinRec 16(1):25-31 |
ⓘ 'Stilbite subgroup' Formula: M6-7[Al8-9Si27-28O72] · nH2O Localities: Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ Strashimirite Formula: Cu8(AsO4)4(OH)4 · 5H2O Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ Sulphur Formula: S8 Localities: Reported from at least 8 localities in this region. Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ Talc Formula: Mg3Si4O10(OH)2 Reference: NBMG Bull 70 Geology and Mineral Resources of Washoe and Storey Counties, Nevada; U.S. Geological Survey, (2005) Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia. |
ⓘ 'Tennantite Subgroup' Formula: Cu6(Cu4 C2+2)As4S12S Localities: Reference: NBMG Spec Pub 31 Minerals of Nevada; Garside, L. J., Castor, S. B., dePolo, C. M., & Davis, D. A. (2003). Geology of the Fraser Flat Quadrangle and the western half of the Moses Rock Quadrangle. Washoe County, Nevada: Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology Map, 146(1), 24-000. |
ⓘ Tenorite Formula: CuO Localities: Reference: NBMG Bull 70 Geology and Mineral Resources of Washoe and Storey Counties, Nevada; U.S. Geological Survey, (2005) Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia. |
ⓘ 'Tetrahedrite Subgroup' Formula: Cu6(Cu4 C2+2)Sb4S12S Localities: Reported from at least 14 localities in this region. Reference: NBMG Bull 70 Geology and Mineral Resources of Washoe and Storey Counties, Nevada |
ⓘ Thénardite Formula: Na2SO4 Localities: Reference: NBMG Spec Pub 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ Titanite Formula: CaTi(SiO4)O Localities: Habit: Crystals to 3 cm. Fourlings. Colour: Golden-yellow Reference: NBMG Spec Pub 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ Topaz Formula: Al2(SiO4)(F,OH)2 Reference: NBMG Spec Pub 31 Minerals of Nevada; Wallace, A.B., (1975) Geology and mineral deposits of the Pyramid District, Washoe County, Nevada [Ph.D. thesis]: University of Nevada, Reno, 162 p. |
ⓘ Torbernite Formula: Cu(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 12H2O Localities: Black Hawk prospect (Black Hawk claims), State Line Peak, Stateline Peak Mining District, Fort Sage Mountains, Washoe Co., Nevada, USA Divide Claims, Dogskin Mountain Mining District, Washoe Co., Nevada, USA Lost Pardner mine, Pyramid Mining District, Washoe Co., Nevada, USA ? (more information) Red Rock Canyon, Dogskin Mountain Mining District, Washoe Co., Nevada, USA ? (more information) Reference: USGS (2005), Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS): U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia, loc. file ID #10047551. |
ⓘ Tosudite Formula: Na0.5(Al,Mg)6((Si,Al)8O18)(OH)12 · 5H2O Localities: Reference: NBMG Spec Pub 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ Tosudite var. Lithium Tosudite Formula: Na0.5(Al,Mg)6((Si,Al)8O18)(OH)12 · 5H2O Reference: Pavel Kartashov |
ⓘ 'Tourmaline' Formula: A(D3)G6(Si6O18)(BO3)3X3Z Localities: Reported from at least 7 localities in this region. Reference: NBMG Bull 70 Geology and Mineral Resources of Washoe and Storey Counties, Nevada; U.S. Geological Survey, (2005) Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia. |
ⓘ Tremolite Formula: ◻{Ca2}{Mg5}(Si8O22)(OH)2 Localities: Reference: NBMG Bull 70 Geology and Mineral Resources of Washoe and Storey Counties, Nevada |
ⓘ Tsumebite ? Formula: Pb2Cu(PO4)(SO4)(OH) Localities: Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ Tyrolite Formula: Ca2Cu9(AsO4)4(CO3)(OH)8 · 11H2O Localities: Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ Ulexite Formula: NaCa[B5O6(OH)6] · 5H2O Localities: Reference: NBMG Spec Pub 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ Uraninite Formula: UO2 Localities: Lowary mine (Maue-Mcray mine), Pyramid Mining District, Washoe Co., Nevada, USA Lizard claims, Coyote Canyon, Washoe Co., Nevada, USA Red Bluff mine, Pyramid Mining District, Washoe Co., Nevada, USA ? (more information) Lost Pardner mine, Pyramid Mining District, Washoe Co., Nevada, USA ? (more information) Reference: NBMG Bull 70 Geology and Mineral Resources of Washoe and Storey Counties, Nevada |
ⓘ Uraninite var. Pitchblende ? Formula: UO2 Reference: NBMG Bull 70 Geology and Mineral Resources of Washoe and Storey Counties, Nevada |
ⓘ Uranophane Formula: Ca(UO2)2(SiO3OH)2 · 5H2O Localities: Red Bluff mine, Pyramid Mining District, Washoe Co., Nevada, USA Lowary mine (Maue-Mcray mine), Pyramid Mining District, Washoe Co., Nevada, USA Lucky Day Group Uranium Prospect (Lucky Day No. 2 Claim), Nightingale Mining District, Washoe Co., Nevada, USA Thunderbird claims, Pyramid Mining District, Washoe Co., Nevada, USA ? (more information) Buckhorn Mine, Stateline Peak Mining District, Fort Sage Mountains, Washoe Co., Nevada, USA ? (more information) Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada; Lapointe, D. D., Price, J. G., Faulds, J. E., DePolo, C. M., & Davis, D. A. (2012). " Tuff All Over", Exploring Faulted Volcanic Terrain in the Painted Hills, Virginia Mountains, West of Pyramid Lake. Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology. |
ⓘ Uranospinite Formula: Ca(UO2)(AsO4)2 · 10H2O Localities: Reference: NBMG Bull 70 Geology and Mineral Resources of Washoe and Storey Counties, Nevada |
ⓘ Vermiculite Formula: Mg0.7(Mg,Fe,Al)6(Si,Al)8O20(OH)4 · 8H2O Reference: NBMG Spec Pub 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ 'Wad' Formula: Mn, O, H Localities: Reported from at least 8 localities in this region. Reference: R&M 79:1 p44-54 |
ⓘ Weeksite Formula: K2(UO2)2(Si5O13) · 4H2O Reference: NBMG Spec Pub 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ Wollastonite Formula: CaSiO3 Locality: Truckee Canyon, Washoe Co., Nevada, USA Reference: NBMG Spec Pub 31 Minerals of Nevada |
ⓘ Wurtzite Formula: (Zn,Fe)S Reference: Rocks & Min.: 22:317. |
ⓘ Zircon Formula: Zr(SiO4) Locality: Incline Village, Washoe Co., Nevada, USA Reference: NBMG Spec Pub 31 Minerals of Nevada |
Gallery:
List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification
Group 1 - Elements | |||
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ⓘ | Copper | 1.AA.05 | Cu |
ⓘ | Gold | 1.AA.05 | Au |
ⓘ | var. Electrum | 1.AA.05 | (Au,Ag) |
ⓘ | Graphite | 1.CB.05a | C |
ⓘ | Mercury | 1.AD.05 | Hg |
ⓘ | Silver | 1.AA.05 | Ag |
ⓘ | Sulphur | 1.CC.05 | S8 |
Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts | |||
ⓘ | Acanthite | 2.BA.35 | Ag2S |
ⓘ | Arsenopyrite | 2.EB.20 | FeAsS |
ⓘ | Bismuthinite | 2.DB.05 | Bi2S3 |
ⓘ | Bornite | 2.BA.15 | Cu5FeS4 |
ⓘ | Chalcocite | 2.BA.05 | Cu2S |
ⓘ | Chalcopyrite | 2.CB.10a | CuFeS2 |
ⓘ | Chalcostibite | 2.HA.05 | CuSbS2 |
ⓘ | Cinnabar | 2.CD.15a | HgS |
ⓘ | Coloradoite | 2.CB.05a | HgTe |
ⓘ | Cosalite | 2.JB.10 | Pb2Bi2S5 |
ⓘ | Covellite | 2.CA.05a | CuS |
ⓘ | Djurleite | 2.BA.05 | Cu31S16 |
ⓘ | Enargite | 2.KA.05 | Cu3AsS4 |
ⓘ | 'Freibergite Subgroup' | 2.GB.05 | ([Ag6]4+,((Cu,Ag)4C2+2)Sb4S12S0-1 |
ⓘ | Galena | 2.CD.10 | PbS |
ⓘ | Hessite | 2.BA.60 | Ag2Te |
ⓘ | Jamesonite | 2.HB.15 | Pb4FeSb6S14 |
ⓘ | Kermesite | 2.FD.05 | Sb2S2O |
ⓘ | Luzonite | 2.KA.10 | Cu3AsS4 |
ⓘ | Marcasite | 2.EB.10a | FeS2 |
ⓘ | Metacinnabar | 2.CB.05a | HgS |
ⓘ | Metastibnite (TL) | 2.DB.05 | Sb2S3 |
ⓘ | Molybdenite | 2.EA.30 | MoS2 |
ⓘ | Neyite | 2.JB.25i | Ag2Cu6Pb25Bi26S68 |
ⓘ | Orpiment | 2.FA.30 | As2S3 |
ⓘ | Petzite | 2.BA.75 | Ag3AuTe2 |
ⓘ | Polybasite | 2.GB.15 | [(Ag,Cu)6(Sb,As)2S7][Ag9CuS4] |
ⓘ | Pyrargyrite | 2.GA.05 | Ag3SbS3 |
ⓘ | Pyrite | 2.EB.05a | FeS2 |
ⓘ | Pyrrhotite | 2.CC.10 | Fe1-xS |
ⓘ | Realgar | 2.FA.15a | As4S4 |
ⓘ | Roquesite | 2.CB.10a | CuInS2 |
ⓘ | Rucklidgeite | 2.GC.40c | PbBi2Te4 |
ⓘ | Sphalerite | 2.CB.05a | ZnS |
ⓘ | Stannite | 2.CB.15a | Cu2FeSnS4 |
ⓘ | Stibnite | 2.DB.05 | Sb2S3 |
ⓘ | 'Tennantite Subgroup' | 2.GB.05 | Cu6(Cu4C2+2)As4S12S |
ⓘ | 'Tetrahedrite Subgroup' | 2.GB.05 | Cu6(Cu4C2+2)Sb4S12S |
ⓘ | Wurtzite | 2.CB.45 | (Zn,Fe)S |
Group 3 - Halides | |||
ⓘ | Calomel | 3.AA.30 | [Hg2]2+Cl2 |
ⓘ | Chlorargyrite | 3.AA.15 | AgCl |
ⓘ | Halite | 3.AA.20 | NaCl |
Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides | |||
ⓘ | Carnotite | 4.HB.05 | K2(UO2)2(VO4)2 · 3H2O |
ⓘ | Cassiterite | 4.DB.05 | SnO2 |
ⓘ | Columbite-(Fe) | 4.DB.35 | Fe2+Nb2O6 |
ⓘ | Cristobalite | 4.DA.15 | SiO2 |
ⓘ | Cuprite | 4.AA.10 | Cu2O |
ⓘ | Diaspore | 4.FD.10 | AlO(OH) |
ⓘ | 'Girdite' | 4.JL.30 | H2Pb3(Te4+O3)(Te6+O6) |
ⓘ | Goethite | 4.00. | α-Fe3+O(OH) |
ⓘ | Hematite | 4.CB.05 | Fe2O3 |
ⓘ | Hollandite | 4.DK.05a | Ba(Mn4+6Mn3+2)O16 |
ⓘ | Ilsemannite | 4.FJ.15 | Mo3O8 · nH2O |
ⓘ | Magnetite | 4.BB.05 | Fe2+Fe3+2O4 |
ⓘ | Mandarinoite | 4.JH.15 | Fe3+2(Se4+O3)3 · (6-x)H2O (x = 0.0-1.0) |
ⓘ | Opal | 4.DA.10 | SiO2 · nH2O |
ⓘ | var. Opal-AN | 4.DA.10 | SiO2 · nH2O |
ⓘ | var. Wood Opal | 4.DA.10 | SiO2 · nH2O |
ⓘ | Pyrolusite | 4.DB.05 | Mn4+O2 |
ⓘ | Quartz | 4.DA.05 | SiO2 |
ⓘ | var. Agate | 4.DA.05 | SiO2 |
ⓘ | var. Amethyst | 4.DA.05 | SiO2 |
ⓘ | var. Ametrine | 4.DA.05 | SiO2 |
ⓘ | var. Chalcedony | 4.DA.05 | SiO2 |
ⓘ | var. Citrine | 4.DA.05 | SiO2 |
ⓘ | var. Jasper | 4.DA.05 | SiO2 |
ⓘ | var. Rock Crystal | 4.DA.05 | SiO2 |
ⓘ | var. Rose Quartz | 4.DA.05 | SiO2 |
ⓘ | var. Sceptre Quartz | 4.DA.05 | SiO2 |
ⓘ | var. Smoky Quartz | 4.DA.05 | SiO2 |
ⓘ | Rutile | 4.DB.05 | TiO2 |
ⓘ | 'Stibiconite' | 4.DH.20 | Sb3+Sb5+2O6(OH) |
ⓘ | Tenorite | 4.AB.10 | CuO |
ⓘ | Uraninite | 4.DL.05 | UO2 |
ⓘ | var. Pitchblende ? | 4.DL.05 | UO2 |
Group 5 - Nitrates and Carbonates | |||
ⓘ | Aragonite | 5.AB.15 | CaCO3 |
ⓘ | Azurite | 5.BA.05 | Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2 |
ⓘ | Calcite | 5.AB.05 | CaCO3 |
ⓘ | var. Glendonite | 5.AB.05 | CaCO3 |
ⓘ | var. Iceland Spar | 5.AB.05 | CaCO3 |
ⓘ | Cerussite | 5.AB.15 | PbCO3 |
ⓘ | Dolomite | 5.AB.10 | CaMg(CO3)2 |
ⓘ | Malachite | 5.BA.10 | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
ⓘ | Niter | 5.NA.10 | KNO3 |
ⓘ | Nitratine | 5.NA.05 | NaNO3 |
ⓘ | Rhodochrosite | 5.AB.05 | MnCO3 |
ⓘ | Siderite | 5.AB.05 | FeCO3 |
ⓘ | Smithsonite | 5.AB.05 | ZnCO3 |
Group 6 - Borates | |||
ⓘ | Sassolite | 6.AA.05 | H3BO3 |
ⓘ | Ulexite | 6.EA.25 | NaCa[B5O6(OH)6] · 5H2O |
Group 7 - Sulphates, Chromates, Molybdates and Tungstates | |||
ⓘ | Alunite | 7.BC.10 | KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6 |
ⓘ | Alunogen | 7.CB.45 | Al2(SO4)3 · 17H2O |
ⓘ | Ammonioalunite | 7.BC.10 | (NH4)Al3(SO4)2(OH)6 |
ⓘ | Anglesite | 7.AD.35 | PbSO4 |
ⓘ | Apjohnite | 7.CB.85 | Mn2+Al2(SO4)4 · 22H2O |
ⓘ | Argentojarosite | 7.BC.10 | AgFe3+3(SO4)2(OH)6 |
ⓘ | Baryte | 7.AD.35 | BaSO4 |
ⓘ | Bonattite | 7.CB.10 | CuSO4 · 3H2O |
ⓘ | Brochantite | 7.BB.25 | Cu4(SO4)(OH)6 |
ⓘ | Butlerite | 7.DC.10 | Fe3+(SO4)(OH) · 2H2O |
ⓘ | Caledonite | 7.BC.50 | Pb5Cu2(SO4)3(CO3)(OH)6 |
ⓘ | Chalcanthite | 7.CB.20 | CuSO4 · 5H2O |
ⓘ | Copiapite | 7.DB.35 | Fe2+Fe3+4(SO4)6(OH)2 · 20H2O |
ⓘ | Coquimbite | 7.CB.55 | AlFe3(SO4)6(H2O)12 · 6H2O |
ⓘ | Cyanotrichite | 7.DE.10 | Cu4Al2(SO4)(OH)12 · 2H2O |
ⓘ | Fibroferrite | 7.DC.15 | Fe3+(SO4)(OH) · 5H2O |
ⓘ | Gypsum | 7.CD.40 | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
ⓘ | var. Satin Spar Gypsum | 7.CD.40 | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
ⓘ | var. Selenite | 7.CD.40 | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
ⓘ | Halotrichite | 7.CB.85 | FeAl2(SO4)4 · 22H2O |
ⓘ | Hexahydrite | 7.CB.25 | MgSO4 · 6H2O |
ⓘ | Jarosite | 7.BC.10 | KFe3+3(SO4)2(OH)6 |
ⓘ | Kalinite | 7.CC.15 | KAl(SO4)2 · 11H2O |
ⓘ | Lecontite | 7.CD.15 | (NH4,K)NaSO4 · 2H2O |
ⓘ | Melanterite | 7.CB.35 | Fe2+(H2O)6SO4 · H2O |
ⓘ | Metavoltine | 7.DF.35 | Na6K2FeFe6(SO4)12O2 · 18H2O |
ⓘ | Natrojarosite | 7.BC.10 | NaFe3(SO4)2(OH)6 |
ⓘ | Paracoquimbite | 7.CB.55 | Fe4(SO4)6(H2O)12 · 6H2O |
ⓘ | Pickeringite | 7.CB.85 | MgAl2(SO4)4 · 22H2O |
ⓘ | Powellite | 7.GA.05 | Ca(MoO4) |
ⓘ | Rozenite | 7.CB.15 | FeSO4 · 4H2O |
ⓘ | Scheelite | 7.GA.05 | Ca(WO4) |
ⓘ | Siderotil | 7.CB.20 | FeSO4 · 5H2O |
ⓘ | Thénardite | 7.AC.25 | Na2SO4 |
Group 8 - Phosphates, Arsenates and Vanadates | |||
ⓘ | Austinite ? | 8.BH.35 | CaZn(AsO4)(OH) |
ⓘ | Autunite | 8.EB.05 | Ca(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 10-12H2O |
ⓘ | Bariopharmacosiderite | 8.DK.10 | Ba0.5Fe3+4(AsO4)3(OH)4 · 5H2O |
ⓘ | Chalcophyllite | 8.DF.30 | Cu18Al2(AsO4)4(SO4)3(OH)24 · 36H2O |
ⓘ | Clinoclase | 8.BE.20 | Cu3(AsO4)(OH)3 |
ⓘ | Conichalcite | 8.BH.35 | CaCu(AsO4)(OH) |
ⓘ | Cornetite ? | 8.BE.15 | Cu3(PO4)(OH)3 |
ⓘ | Cornwallite | 8.BD.05 | Cu5(AsO4)2(OH)4 |
ⓘ | Fluorapatite | 8.BN.05 | Ca5(PO4)3F |
ⓘ | Libethenite | 8.BB.30 | Cu2(PO4)(OH) |
ⓘ | Meta-autunite | 8.EB.10 | Ca(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 6H2O |
ⓘ | Metatorbernite | 8.EB.10 | Cu(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 8H2O |
ⓘ | Mottramite | 8.BH.40 | PbCu(VO4)(OH) |
ⓘ | Olivenite | 8.BB.30 | Cu2(AsO4)(OH) |
ⓘ | Parnauite | 8.DF.35 | Cu9(AsO4)2(SO4)(OH)10 · 7H2O |
ⓘ | Pharmacosiderite | 8.DK.10 | KFe3+4(AsO4)3(OH)4 · 6-7H2O |
ⓘ | Phosphuranylite | 8.EC.10 | KCa(H3O)3(UO2)7(PO4)4O4 · 8H2O |
ⓘ | Richelsdorfite | 8.DK. | Ca2Cu5Sb(AsO4)4(OH)6Cl · 6H2O |
ⓘ | Sabugalite | 8.EB.55 | HAl(UO2)4(PO4)4 · 16H2O |
ⓘ | Scorodite | 8.CD.10 | Fe3+AsO4 · 2H2O |
ⓘ | Strashimirite | 8.DC.12 | Cu8(AsO4)4(OH)4 · 5H2O |
ⓘ | Torbernite | 8.EB.05 | Cu(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 12H2O |
ⓘ | Tsumebite ? | 8.BG.05 | Pb2Cu(PO4)(SO4)(OH) |
ⓘ | Tyrolite | 8.DM.10 | Ca2Cu9(AsO4)4(CO3)(OH)8 · 11H2O |
ⓘ | Uranospinite | 8.EB.05 | Ca(UO2)(AsO4)2 · 10H2O |
Group 9 - Silicates | |||
ⓘ | Actinolite | 9.DE.10 | ◻Ca2(Mg4.5-2.5Fe0.5-2.5)Si8O22OH2 |
ⓘ | Albite | 9.FA.35 | Na(AlSi3O8) |
ⓘ | var. Anorthoclase | 9.FA.35 | (Na,K)AlSi3O8 |
ⓘ | Allanite-(Ce) | 9.BG.05b | {CaCe}{Al2Fe2+}(Si2O7)(SiO4)O(OH) |
ⓘ | Allophane | 9.ED.20 | (Al2O3)(SiO2)1.3-2 · 2.5-3H2O |
ⓘ | Andalusite | 9.AF.10 | Al2(SiO4)O |
ⓘ | Andradite | 9.AD.25 | Ca3Fe3+2(SiO4)3 |
ⓘ | Celadonite | 9.EC.15 | K(Mg,Fe2+)Fe3+(Si4O10)(OH)2 |
ⓘ | Chevkinite-(Ce) | 9.BE.70 | (Ce,La,Ca,Th)4(Fe2+,Mg)(Fe2+,Ti,Fe3+)2(Ti,Fe3+)2(Si2O7)2O8 |
ⓘ | Chrysocolla | 9.ED.20 | Cu2-xAlx(H2-xSi2O5)(OH)4 · nH2O, x < 1 |
ⓘ | Clinochlore | 9.EC.55 | Mg5Al(AlSi3O10)(OH)8 |
ⓘ | Clinozoisite | 9.BG.05a | {Ca2}{Al3}(Si2O7)(SiO4)O(OH) |
ⓘ | Dickite | 9.ED.05 | Al2(Si2O5)(OH)4 |
ⓘ | Diopside | 9.DA.15 | CaMgSi2O6 |
ⓘ | Dravite | 9.CK.05 | Na(Mg3)Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3(OH) |
ⓘ | Dumortierite | 9.AJ.10 | (Al,Fe3+)7(SiO4)3(BO3)O3 |
ⓘ | Epidote | 9.BG.05a | {Ca2}{Al2Fe3+}(Si2O7)(SiO4)O(OH) |
ⓘ | Epistilbite | 9.GD.45 | CaAl2Si6O16 · 5H2O |
ⓘ | Ferro-hornblende | 9.DE.10 | ◻Ca2(Fe2+4Al)(Si7Al)O22(OH)2 |
ⓘ | Grossular | 9.AD.25 | Ca3Al2(SiO4)3 |
ⓘ | 'Halloysite' | 9.ED.10 | Al2(Si2O5)(OH)4 |
ⓘ | Hemimorphite | 9.BD.10 | Zn4Si2O7(OH)2 · H2O |
ⓘ | Indialite | 9.CJ.05 | Mg2Al3(AlSi5O18) |
ⓘ | Kaolinite | 9.ED.05 | Al2(Si2O5)(OH)4 |
ⓘ | Laumontite | 9.GB.10 | CaAl2Si4O12 · 4H2O |
ⓘ | Marialite | 9.FB.15 | Na4Al3Si9O24Cl |
ⓘ | Microcline | 9.FA.30 | K(AlSi3O8) |
ⓘ | Montmorillonite | 9.EC.40 | (Na,Ca)0.33(Al,Mg)2(Si4O10)(OH)2 · nH2O |
ⓘ | Muscovite | 9.EC.15 | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
ⓘ | var. Illite | 9.EC.15 | K0.65Al2.0[Al0.65Si3.35O10](OH)2 |
ⓘ | var. Sericite | 9.EC.15 | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
ⓘ | Nacrite | 9.ED.05 | Al2(Si2O5)(OH)4 |
ⓘ | Piemontite | 9.BG.05a | {Ca2}{Al2Mn3+}(Si2O7)(SiO4)O(OH) |
ⓘ | Pyrophyllite | 9.EC.10 | Al2Si4O10(OH)2 |
ⓘ | Sanidine | 9.FA.30 | K(AlSi3O8) |
ⓘ | Schorl | 9.CK.05 | Na(Fe2+3)Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3(OH) |
ⓘ | Scolecite | 9.GA.05 | CaAl2Si3O10 · 3H2O |
ⓘ | Talc | 9.EC.05 | Mg3Si4O10(OH)2 |
ⓘ | Titanite | 9.AG.15 | CaTi(SiO4)O |
ⓘ | Topaz | 9.AF.35 | Al2(SiO4)(F,OH)2 |
ⓘ | Tosudite | 9.EC.60 | Na0.5(Al,Mg)6((Si,Al)8O18)(OH)12 · 5H2O |
ⓘ | var. Lithium Tosudite | 9.EC.60 | Na0.5(Al,Mg)6((Si,Al)8O18)(OH)12 · 5H2O |
ⓘ | Tremolite | 9.DE.10 | ◻{Ca2}{Mg5}(Si8O22)(OH)2 |
ⓘ | Uranophane | 9.AK.15 | Ca(UO2)2(SiO3OH)2 · 5H2O |
ⓘ | Vermiculite | 9.EC.50 | Mg0.7(Mg,Fe,Al)6(Si,Al)8O20(OH)4 · 8H2O |
ⓘ | Weeksite | 9.AK.30 | K2(UO2)2(Si5O13) · 4H2O |
ⓘ | Wollastonite | 9.DG.05 | CaSiO3 |
ⓘ | Zircon | 9.AD.30 | Zr(SiO4) |
Unclassified Minerals, Rocks, etc. | |||
ⓘ | 'Albite-Anorthite Series' | - | |
ⓘ | 'Allanite Group' | - | {A12+REE3+}{M3+2M32+}(Si2O7)(SiO4)O(OH) |
ⓘ | 'Biotite' | - | K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 or Simplified: K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(OH)2 |
ⓘ | 'Calamine' | - | |
ⓘ | 'Calcareous Tufa' | - | |
ⓘ | 'Chabazite' | - | |
ⓘ | 'Chlorite Group' | - | |
ⓘ | 'Clinoptilolite' | - | M3-6(Si30Al6)O72 · 20H2O |
ⓘ | 'Copper Stain' | - | |
ⓘ | 'Fayalite-Forsterite Series' | - | |
ⓘ | 'Feldspar Group' | - | |
ⓘ | 'var. Perthite' | - | |
ⓘ | 'Garnet Group' | - | X3Z2(SiO4)3 |
ⓘ | 'Gummite' | - | |
ⓘ | 'Heulandite' | - | |
ⓘ | 'Hornblende' | - | |
ⓘ | 'K Feldspar' | - | |
ⓘ | 'var. Adularia' | - | KAlSi3O8 |
ⓘ | 'Limonite' | - | |
ⓘ | 'Manganese Oxides' | - | |
ⓘ | 'var. Manganese Dendrites' | - | |
ⓘ | 'Mica Group' | - | |
ⓘ | 'Petrified Wood' | - | |
ⓘ | 'Phillipsite subgroup' | - | |
ⓘ | 'Psilomelane' | - | Mn, O |
ⓘ | 'Pyroxene Group' | - | |
ⓘ | 'Scapolite' | - | |
ⓘ | 'Stilbite subgroup' | - | M6-7[Al8-9Si27-28O72] · nH2O |
ⓘ | 'Tourmaline' | - | A(D3)G6(Si6O18)(BO3)3X3Z |
ⓘ | 'Wad' | - | Mn, O, H |
List of minerals arranged by Dana 8th Edition classification
Group 1 - NATIVE ELEMENTS AND ALLOYS | |||
---|---|---|---|
Metals, other than the Platinum Group | |||
ⓘ | Copper | 1.1.1.3 | Cu |
ⓘ | Gold | 1.1.1.1 | Au |
ⓘ | Mercury | 1.1.7.1 | Hg |
ⓘ | Silver | 1.1.1.2 | Ag |
Semi-metals and non-metals | |||
ⓘ | Graphite | 1.3.6.2 | C |
ⓘ | Sulphur | 1.3.5.1 | S8 |
Group 2 - SULFIDES | |||
AmBnXp, with (m+n):p = 2:1 | |||
ⓘ | Acanthite | 2.4.1.1 | Ag2S |
ⓘ | Chalcocite | 2.4.7.1 | Cu2S |
ⓘ | Djurleite | 2.4.7.2 | Cu31S16 |
ⓘ | Hessite | 2.4.2.1 | Ag2Te |
ⓘ | Petzite | 2.4.3.3 | Ag3AuTe2 |
AmBnXp, with (m+n):p = 3:2 | |||
ⓘ | Bornite | 2.5.2.1 | Cu5FeS4 |
AmBnXp, with (m+n):p = 4:3 | |||
ⓘ | Rucklidgeite | 2.6.2.7 | PbBi2Te4 |
AmXp, with m:p = 1:1 | |||
ⓘ | Cinnabar | 2.8.14.1 | HgS |
ⓘ | Coloradoite | 2.8.2.5 | HgTe |
ⓘ | Covellite | 2.8.12.1 | CuS |
ⓘ | Galena | 2.8.1.1 | PbS |
ⓘ | Metacinnabar | 2.8.2.3 | HgS |
ⓘ | Pyrrhotite | 2.8.10.1 | Fe1-xS |
ⓘ | Realgar | 2.8.21.1 | As4S4 |
ⓘ | Sphalerite | 2.8.2.1 | ZnS |
ⓘ | Wurtzite | 2.8.7.1 | (Zn,Fe)S |
AmBnXp, with (m+n):p = 1:1 | |||
ⓘ | Chalcopyrite | 2.9.1.1 | CuFeS2 |
ⓘ | Roquesite | 2.9.1.4 | CuInS2 |
ⓘ | Stannite | 2.9.2.1 | Cu2FeSnS4 |
AmBnXp, with (m+n):p = 2:3 | |||
ⓘ | Bismuthinite | 2.11.2.3 | Bi2S3 |
ⓘ | Metastibnite (TL) | 2.11.3.1 | Sb2S3 |
ⓘ | Orpiment | 2.11.1.1 | As2S3 |
ⓘ | Stibnite | 2.11.2.1 | Sb2S3 |
AmBnXp, with (m+n):p = 1:2 | |||
ⓘ | Arsenopyrite | 2.12.4.1 | FeAsS |
ⓘ | Marcasite | 2.12.2.1 | FeS2 |
ⓘ | Molybdenite | 2.12.10.1 | MoS2 |
ⓘ | Pyrite | 2.12.1.1 | FeS2 |
Oxysulfides | |||
ⓘ | Kermesite | 2.13.1.1 | Sb2S2O |
Group 3 - SULFOSALTS | |||
ø > 4 | |||
ⓘ | Polybasite | 3.1.7.2 | [(Ag,Cu)6(Sb,As)2S7][Ag9CuS4] |
ø = 4 | |||
ⓘ | Enargite | 3.2.1.1 | Cu3AsS4 |
ⓘ | Luzonite | 3.2.2.1 | Cu3AsS4 |
3 <ø < 4 | |||
ⓘ | 'Freibergite Subgroup' | 3.3.6.3 | ([Ag6]4+,((Cu,Ag)4 C2+2)Sb4S12S0-1 |
ⓘ | 'Tennantite Subgroup' | 3.3.6.2 | Cu6(Cu4 C2+2)As4S12S |
ⓘ | 'Tetrahedrite Subgroup' | 3.3.6.1 | Cu6(Cu4 C2+2)Sb4S12S |
ø = 3 | |||
ⓘ | Pyrargyrite | 3.4.1.2 | Ag3SbS3 |
2.5 < ø < 3 | |||
ⓘ | Cosalite | 3.5.9.1 | Pb2Bi2S5 |
ⓘ | Neyite | 3.5.1.1 | Ag2Cu6Pb25Bi26S68 |
2 < ø < 2.49 | |||
ⓘ | Jamesonite | 3.6.7.1 | Pb4FeSb6S14 |
ø = 2 | |||
ⓘ | Chalcostibite | 3.7.5.1 | CuSbS2 |
Group 4 - SIMPLE OXIDES | |||
A2X | |||
ⓘ | Cuprite | 4.1.1.1 | Cu2O |
AX | |||
ⓘ | Tenorite | 4.2.3.1 | CuO |
A2X3 | |||
ⓘ | Hematite | 4.3.1.2 | Fe2O3 |
AX2 | |||
ⓘ | Cassiterite | 4.4.1.5 | SnO2 |
ⓘ | Pyrolusite | 4.4.1.4 | Mn4+O2 |
ⓘ | Rutile | 4.4.1.1 | TiO2 |
Miscellaneous | |||
ⓘ | Ilsemannite | 4.6.3.1 | Mo3O8 · nH2O |
Group 5 - OXIDES CONTAINING URANIUM OR THORIUM | |||
AXO2·xH2O | |||
ⓘ | Uraninite | 5.1.1.1 | UO2 |
Group 6 - HYDROXIDES AND OXIDES CONTAINING HYDROXYL | |||
XO(OH) | |||
ⓘ | Diaspore | 6.1.1.1 | AlO(OH) |
ⓘ | Goethite | 6.1.1.2 | α-Fe3+O(OH) |
Group 7 - MULTIPLE OXIDES | |||
AB2X4 | |||
ⓘ | Magnetite | 7.2.2.3 | Fe2+Fe3+2O4 |
AB8X16 | |||
ⓘ | Hollandite | 7.9.1.1 | Ba(Mn4+6Mn3+2)O16 |
Group 8 - MULTIPLE OXIDES CONTAINING NIOBIUM,TANTALUM OR TITANIUM | |||
AB2O6 | |||
ⓘ | Columbite-(Fe) | 8.3.2.2 | Fe2+Nb2O6 |
Group 9 - NORMAL HALIDES | |||
AX | |||
ⓘ | Calomel | 9.1.8.1 | [Hg2]2+Cl2 |
ⓘ | Chlorargyrite | 9.1.4.1 | AgCl |
ⓘ | Halite | 9.1.1.1 | NaCl |
Group 14 - ANHYDROUS NORMAL CARBONATES | |||
A(XO3) | |||
ⓘ | Calcite | 14.1.1.1 | CaCO3 |
ⓘ | Cerussite | 14.1.3.4 | PbCO3 |
ⓘ | Rhodochrosite | 14.1.1.4 | MnCO3 |
ⓘ | Siderite | 14.1.1.3 | FeCO3 |
ⓘ | Smithsonite | 14.1.1.6 | ZnCO3 |
AB(XO3)2 | |||
ⓘ | Dolomite | 14.2.1.1 | CaMg(CO3)2 |
Group 16a - ANHYDROUS CARBONATES CONTAINING HYDROXYL OR HALOGEN | |||
ⓘ | Azurite | 16a.2.1.1 | Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2 |
ⓘ | Malachite | 16a.3.1.1 | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
Group 18 - NORMAL NITRATES | |||
AXO3·xH2O, where x can equal zero | |||
ⓘ | Niter | 18.1.2.1 | KNO3 |
ⓘ | Nitratine | 18.1.1.1 | NaNO3 |
Group 24 - ANHYDROUS BORATES | |||
AmBn[XO3]p | |||
ⓘ | Sassolite | 24.3.1.1 | H3BO3 |
Group 26 - HYDRATED BORATES CONTAINING HYDROXYL OR HALOGEN | |||
Pentaborates | |||
ⓘ | Ulexite | 26.5.11.1 | NaCa[B5O6(OH)6] · 5H2O |
Group 28 - ANHYDROUS ACID AND NORMAL SULFATES | |||
A2XO4 | |||
ⓘ | Thénardite | 28.2.3.1 | Na2SO4 |
AXO4 | |||
ⓘ | Anglesite | 28.3.1.3 | PbSO4 |
ⓘ | Baryte | 28.3.1.1 | BaSO4 |
Group 29 - HYDRATED ACID AND NORMAL SULFATES | |||
A2XO4·xH2O | |||
ⓘ | Lecontite | 29.2.1.1 | (NH4,K)NaSO4 · 2H2O |
AmBn(XO4)p·xH2O, with (m+n):p < 3:2 and > 1:1 | |||
ⓘ | Metavoltine | 29.4.6.1 | Na6K2FeFe6(SO4)12O2 · 18H2O |
AB(XO4)2·xH2O | |||
ⓘ | Kalinite | 29.5.4.2 | KAl(SO4)2 · 11H2O |
AXO4·xH2O | |||
ⓘ | Chalcanthite | 29.6.7.1 | CuSO4 · 5H2O |
ⓘ | Gypsum | 29.6.3.1 | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
ⓘ | Hexahydrite | 29.6.8.1 | MgSO4 · 6H2O |
ⓘ | Melanterite | 29.6.10.1 | Fe2+(H2O)6SO4 · H2O |
ⓘ | Rozenite | 29.6.6.1 | FeSO4 · 4H2O |
ⓘ | Siderotil | 29.6.7.2 | FeSO4 · 5H2O |
AB2(XO4)4·H2O | |||
ⓘ | Apjohnite | 29.7.3.3 | Mn2+Al2(SO4)4 · 22H2O |
ⓘ | Halotrichite | 29.7.3.2 | FeAl2(SO4)4 · 22H2O |
ⓘ | Pickeringite | 29.7.3.1 | MgAl2(SO4)4 · 22H2O |
A2(XO4)3·H2O | |||
ⓘ | Alunogen | 29.8.6.1 | Al2(SO4)3 · 17H2O |
ⓘ | Coquimbite | 29.8.3.1 | AlFe3(SO4)6(H2O)12 · 6H2O |
ⓘ | Paracoquimbite | 29.8.4.1 | Fe4(SO4)6(H2O)12 · 6H2O |
Group 30 - ANHYDROUS SULFATES CONTAINING HYDROXYL OR HALOGEN | |||
(AB)m(XO4)pZq, where m:p>2:1 | |||
ⓘ | Brochantite | 30.1.3.1 | Cu4(SO4)(OH)6 |
(AB)2(XO4)Zq | |||
ⓘ | Alunite | 30.2.4.1 | KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6 |
ⓘ | Ammonioalunite | 30.2.4.6 | (NH4)Al3(SO4)2(OH)6 |
ⓘ | Argentojarosite | 30.2.5.5 | AgFe3+3(SO4)2(OH)6 |
ⓘ | Jarosite | 30.2.5.1 | KFe3+ 3(SO4)2(OH)6 |
Group 31 - HYDRATED SULFATES CONTAINING HYDROXYL OR HALOGEN | |||
(AB)6(XO4)Zq·xH2O | |||
ⓘ | Cyanotrichite | 31.2.1.1 | Cu4Al2(SO4)(OH)12 · 2H2O |
(AB)(XO4)Zq·xH2O | |||
ⓘ | Butlerite | 31.9.1.1 | Fe3+(SO4)(OH) · 2H2O |
ⓘ | Fibroferrite | 31.9.12.1 | Fe3+(SO4)(OH) · 5H2O |
Miscellaneous | |||
ⓘ | Copiapite | 31.10.5.1 | Fe2+Fe3+4(SO4)6(OH)2 · 20H2O |
Group 32 - COMPOUND SULFATES | |||
Anhydrous Compound Sulfates containing Hydroxyl or Halogen | |||
ⓘ | Caledonite | 32.3.2.1 | Pb5Cu2(SO4)3(CO3)(OH)6 |
Group 33 - SELENATES AND TELLURATES | |||
Compound Selenates and Tellurates | |||
ⓘ | 'Girdite' | 33.3.3.1 | H2Pb3(Te4+O3)(Te6+O6) |
Group 34 - SELENITES, TELLURITES AND SULFITES | |||
A2(XO3)3·xH2O | |||
ⓘ | Mandarinoite | 34.3.4.1 | Fe3+2(Se4+O3)3 · (6-x)H2O (x = 0.0-1.0) |
Group 40 - HYDRATED NORMAL PHOSPHATES,ARSENATES AND VANADATES | |||
AB2(XO4)2·xH2O, containing (UO2)2+ | |||
ⓘ | Autunite | 40.2a.1.1 | Ca(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 10-12H2O |
ⓘ | Carnotite | 40.2a.28.1 | K2(UO2)2(VO4)2 · 3H2O |
ⓘ | Meta-autunite | 40.2a.1.2 | Ca(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 6H2O |
ⓘ | Metatorbernite | 40.2a.13.2 | Cu(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 8H2O |
ⓘ | Sabugalite | 40.2a.24.1 | HAl(UO2)4(PO4)4 · 16H2O |
ⓘ | Torbernite | 40.2a.13.1 | Cu(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 12H2O |
ⓘ | Uranospinite | 40.2a.2.1 | Ca(UO2)(AsO4)2 · 10H2O |
(AB)5(XO4)2·xH2O | |||
ⓘ | Scorodite | 40.4.1.3 | Fe3+AsO4 · 2H2O |
Group 41 - ANHYDROUS PHOSPHATES, ETC.CONTAINING HYDROXYL OR HALOGEN | |||
(AB)3(XO4)Zq | |||
ⓘ | Clinoclase | 41.3.1.1 | Cu3(AsO4)(OH)3 |
ⓘ | Cornetite ? | 41.3.2.1 | Cu3(PO4)(OH)3 |
(AB)5(XO4)2Zq | |||
ⓘ | Cornwallite | 41.4.2.2 | Cu5(AsO4)2(OH)4 |
(AB)2(XO4)Zq | |||
ⓘ | Austinite ? | 41.5.1.3 | CaZn(AsO4)(OH) |
ⓘ | Conichalcite | 41.5.1.2 | CaCu(AsO4)(OH) |
ⓘ | Mottramite | 41.5.2.2 | PbCu(VO4)(OH) |
A2(XO4)Zq | |||
ⓘ | Libethenite | 41.6.6.2 | Cu2(PO4)(OH) |
ⓘ | Olivenite | 41.6.6.1 | Cu2(AsO4)(OH) |
A5(XO4)3Zq | |||
ⓘ | Fluorapatite | 41.8.1.1 | Ca5(PO4)3F |
Group 42 - HYDRATED PHOSPHATES, ETC.CONTAINING HYDROXYL OR HALOGEN | |||
(AB)5(XO4)2Zq·xH2O | |||
ⓘ | Phosphuranylite | 42.4.8.1 | KCa(H3O)3(UO2)7(PO4)4O4 · 8H2O |
ⓘ | Tyrolite | 42.4.3.1 | Ca2Cu9(AsO4)4(CO3)(OH)8 · 11H2O |
A2(XO4)Zq·xH2O | |||
ⓘ | Strashimirite | 42.6.5.1 | Cu8(AsO4)4(OH)4 · 5H2O |
(AB)2(XO4)Zq·xH2O | |||
ⓘ | Richelsdorfite | 42.7.15.1 | Ca2Cu5Sb(AsO4)4(OH)6Cl · 6H2O |
(AB)5(XO4)3Zq·xH2O | |||
ⓘ | Bariopharmacosiderite | 42.8.1a.3 | Ba0.5Fe3+4(AsO4)3(OH)4 · 5H2O |
ⓘ | Pharmacosiderite | 42.8.1a.1 | KFe3+4(AsO4)3(OH)4 · 6-7H2O |
Group 43 - COMPOUND PHOSPHATES, ETC. | |||
Anhydrous Compound Phosphates, etc·, Containing Hydroxyl or Halogen | |||
ⓘ | Tsumebite ? | 43.4.2.1 | Pb2Cu(PO4)(SO4)(OH) |
Hydrated Compound Phosphates, etc·, Containing Hydroxyl or Halogen | |||
ⓘ | Chalcophyllite | 43.5.14.1 | Cu18Al2(AsO4)4(SO4)3(OH)24 · 36H2O |
ⓘ | Parnauite | 43.5.13.1 | Cu9(AsO4)2(SO4)(OH)10 · 7H2O |
Group 44 - ANTIMONATES | |||
A2X2O6(O,OH,F) | |||
ⓘ | 'Stibiconite' | 44.1.1.1 | Sb3+Sb5+2O6(OH) |
Group 48 - ANHYDROUS MOLYBDATES AND TUNGSTATES | |||
AXO4 | |||
ⓘ | Powellite | 48.1.2.2 | Ca(MoO4) |
ⓘ | Scheelite | 48.1.2.1 | Ca(WO4) |
Group 51 - NESOSILICATES Insular SiO4 Groups Only | |||
Insular SiO4 Groups Only with cations in [6] and >[6] coordination | |||
ⓘ | Andradite | 51.4.3b.1 | Ca3Fe3+2(SiO4)3 |
ⓘ | Grossular | 51.4.3b.2 | Ca3Al2(SiO4)3 |
Insular SiO4 Groups Only with cations in >[6] coordination | |||
ⓘ | Zircon | 51.5.2.1 | Zr(SiO4) |
Group 52 - NESOSILICATES Insular SiO4 Groups and O,OH,F,H2O | |||
Insular SiO4 Groups and O, OH, F, and H2O with cations in [4] and >[4] coordination | |||
ⓘ | Andalusite | 52.2.2b.1 | Al2(SiO4)O |
Insular SiO4 Groups and O, OH, F, and H2O with cations in [6] coordination only | |||
ⓘ | Topaz | 52.3.1.1 | Al2(SiO4)(F,OH)2 |
Insular SiO4 Groups and O, OH, F, and H2O with cations in [6] and/or >[6] coordination | |||
ⓘ | Titanite | 52.4.3.1 | CaTi(SiO4)O |
Group 53 - NESOSILICATES Insular SiO4 Groups and Other Anions or Complex Cations | |||
Insular SiO4 Groups and Other Anions of Complex Cations with (UO2) | |||
ⓘ | Uranophane | 53.3.1.2 | Ca(UO2)2(SiO3OH)2 · 5H2O |
ⓘ | Weeksite | 53.3.2.1 | K2(UO2)2(Si5O13) · 4H2O |
Group 54 - NESOSILICATES Borosilicates and Some Beryllosilicates | |||
Borosilicates and Some Beryllosilicates with (BO3) | |||
ⓘ | Dumortierite | 54.1.2.1 | (Al,Fe3+)7(SiO4)3(BO3)O3 |
Group 56 - SOROSILICATES Si2O7 Groups, With Additional O, OH, F and H2O | |||
Si2O7 Groups and O, OH, F, and H2O with cations in [4] coordination | |||
ⓘ | Hemimorphite | 56.1.2.1 | Zn4Si2O7(OH)2 · H2O |
Si2O7 Groups and O, OH, F, and H2O with cations in [4] and/or >[4] coordination | |||
ⓘ | Chevkinite-(Ce) | 56.2.8.1 | (Ce,La,Ca,Th)4(Fe2+,Mg)(Fe2+,Ti,Fe3+)2(Ti,Fe3+)2(Si2O7)2O8 |
Group 58 - SOROSILICATES Insular, Mixed, Single, and Larger Tetrahedral Groups | |||
Insular, Mixed, Single, and Larger Tetrahedral Groups with cations in [6] and higher coordination; single and double groups (n = 1, 2) | |||
ⓘ | Allanite-(Ce) | 58.2.1a.1 | {CaCe}{Al2Fe2+}(Si2O7)(SiO4)O(OH) |
ⓘ | Clinozoisite | 58.2.1a.4 | {Ca2}{Al3}(Si2O7)(SiO4)O(OH) |
ⓘ | Epidote | 58.2.1a.7 | {Ca2}{Al2Fe3+}(Si2O7)(SiO4)O(OH) |
ⓘ | Piemontite | 58.2.1a.11 | {Ca2}{Al2Mn3+}(Si2O7)(SiO4)O(OH) |
Group 61 - CYCLOSILICATES Six-Membered Rings | |||
Six-Membered Rings with [Si6O18] rings; possible (OH) and Al substitution | |||
ⓘ | Indialite | 61.1.1.3 | Mg2Al3(AlSi5O18) |
Six-Membered Rings with borate groups | |||
ⓘ | Dravite | 61.3.1.9 | Na(Mg3)Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3(OH) |
ⓘ | Schorl | 61.3.1.10 | Na(Fe2+3)Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3(OH) |
Group 65 - INOSILICATES Single-Width,Unbranched Chains,(W=1) | |||
Single-Width Unbranched Chains, W=1 with chains P=2 | |||
ⓘ | Diopside | 65.1.3a.1 | CaMgSi2O6 |
Single-Width Unbranched Chains, W=1 with chains P=3 | |||
ⓘ | Wollastonite | 65.2.1.1c | CaSiO3 |
Group 66 - INOSILICATES Double-Width,Unbranched Chains,(W=2) | |||
Amphiboles - Mg-Fe-Mn-Li subgroup | |||
ⓘ | Tremolite | 66.1.3a.1 | ◻{Ca2}{Mg5}(Si8O22)(OH)2 |
Group 71 - PHYLLOSILICATES Sheets of Six-Membered Rings | |||
Sheets of 6-membered rings with 1:1 layers | |||
ⓘ | Allophane | 71.1.5.1 | (Al2O3)(SiO2)1.3-2 · 2.5-3H2O |
ⓘ | Dickite | 71.1.1.1 | Al2(Si2O5)(OH)4 |
ⓘ | 'Halloysite' | 71.1.1.4 | Al2(Si2O5)(OH)4 |
Sheets of 6-membered rings with 2:1 layers | |||
ⓘ | Celadonite | 71.2.2a.6 | K(Mg,Fe2+)Fe3+(Si4O10)(OH)2 |
ⓘ | Muscovite | 71.2.2a.1 | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
ⓘ | var. Illite | 71.2.2d.2 | K0.65Al2.0[Al0.65Si3.35O10](OH)2 |
ⓘ | Pyrophyllite | 71.2.1.1 | Al2Si4O10(OH)2 |
ⓘ | Talc | 71.2.1.3 | Mg3Si4O10(OH)2 |
ⓘ | Vermiculite | 71.2.2d.3 | Mg0.7(Mg,Fe,Al)6(Si,Al)8O20(OH)4 · 8H2O |
Sheets of 6-membered rings with 2:1 clays | |||
ⓘ | Montmorillonite | 71.3.1a.2 | (Na,Ca)0.33(Al,Mg)2(Si4O10)(OH)2 · nH2O |
Sheets of 6-membered rings interlayered 1:1, 2:1, and octahedra | |||
ⓘ | Clinochlore | 71.4.1.4 | Mg5Al(AlSi3O10)(OH)8 |
ⓘ | Tosudite | 71.4.2.4 | Na0.5(Al,Mg)6((Si,Al)8O18)(OH)12 · 5H2O |
Group 74 - PHYLLOSILICATES Modulated Layers | |||
Modulated Layers with joined strips | |||
ⓘ | Chrysocolla | 74.3.2.1 | Cu2-xAlx(H2-xSi2O5)(OH)4 · nH2O, x < 1 |
Group 75 - TECTOSILICATES Si Tetrahedral Frameworks | |||
Si Tetrahedral Frameworks - SiO2 with [4] coordinated Si | |||
ⓘ | Cristobalite | 75.1.1.1 | SiO2 |
ⓘ | Quartz | 75.1.3.1 | SiO2 |
Si Tetrahedral Frameworks - SiO2 with H2O and organics | |||
ⓘ | Opal | 75.2.1.1 | SiO2 · nH2O |
Group 76 - TECTOSILICATES Al-Si Framework | |||
Al-Si Framework with Al-Si frameworks | |||
ⓘ | Albite | 76.1.3.1 | Na(AlSi3O8) |
ⓘ | var. Anorthoclase | 76.1.1.6 | (Na,K)AlSi3O8 |
ⓘ | Microcline | 76.1.1.5 | K(AlSi3O8) |
ⓘ | Sanidine | 76.1.1.2 | K(AlSi3O8) |
Al-Si Framework with other Be/Al/Si frameworks | |||
ⓘ | Marialite | 76.3.1.1 | Na4Al3Si9O24Cl |
Group 77 - TECTOSILICATES Zeolites | |||
Zeolite group - True zeolites | |||
ⓘ | Epistilbite | 77.1.6.2 | CaAl2Si6O16 · 5H2O |
ⓘ | Laumontite | 77.1.1.4 | CaAl2Si4O12 · 4H2O |
ⓘ | Scolecite | 77.1.5.5 | CaAl2Si3O10 · 3H2O |
Unclassified Minerals, Mixtures, etc. | |||
ⓘ | Actinolite | - | ◻Ca2(Mg4.5-2.5Fe0.5-2.5)Si8O22OH2 |
ⓘ | 'Albite-Anorthite Series' | - | |
ⓘ | 'Allanite Group' | - | {A12+REE3+}{M3+2M32+}(Si2O7)(SiO4)O(OH) |
ⓘ | Aragonite | - | CaCO3 |
ⓘ | 'Biotite' | - | K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 or Simplified: K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(OH)2 |
ⓘ | Bonattite | - | CuSO4 · 3H2O |
ⓘ | 'Calamine' | - | |
ⓘ | 'Calcareous Tufa' | - | |
ⓘ | Calcite var. Glendonite | - | CaCO3 |
ⓘ | var. Iceland Spar | - | CaCO3 |
ⓘ | 'Chabazite' | - | |
ⓘ | 'Chlorite Group' | - | |
ⓘ | 'Clinoptilolite' | - | M3-6(Si30Al6)O72 · 20H2O |
ⓘ | 'Copper Stain' | - | |
ⓘ | 'Fayalite-Forsterite Series' | - | |
ⓘ | 'Feldspar Group' | - | |
ⓘ | 'var. Perthite' | - | |
ⓘ | Ferro-hornblende | - | ◻Ca2(Fe2+4Al)(Si7Al)O22(OH)2 |
ⓘ | 'Garnet Group' | - | X3Z2(SiO4)3 |
ⓘ | Gold var. Electrum | - | (Au,Ag) |
ⓘ | 'Gummite' | - | |
ⓘ | Gypsum var. Satin Spar Gypsum | - | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
ⓘ | var. Selenite | - | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
ⓘ | 'Heulandite' | - | |
ⓘ | 'Hornblende' | - | |
ⓘ | 'K Feldspar' | - | |
ⓘ | 'var. Adularia' | - | KAlSi3O8 |
ⓘ | Kaolinite | - | Al2(Si2O5)(OH)4 |
ⓘ | 'Limonite' | - | |
ⓘ | 'Manganese Oxides' | - | |
ⓘ | 'var. Manganese Dendrites' | - | |
ⓘ | 'Mica Group' | - | |
ⓘ | Muscovite var. Sericite | - | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
ⓘ | Nacrite | - | Al2(Si2O5)(OH)4 |
ⓘ | Natrojarosite | - | NaFe3(SO4)2(OH)6 |
ⓘ | Opal var. Opal-AN | - | SiO2 · nH2O |
ⓘ | var. Wood Opal | - | SiO2 · nH2O |
ⓘ | 'Petrified Wood' | - | |
ⓘ | 'Phillipsite subgroup' | - | |
ⓘ | 'Psilomelane' | - | Mn, O |
ⓘ | 'Pyroxene Group' | - | |
ⓘ | Quartz var. Agate | - | SiO2 |
ⓘ | var. Amethyst | - | SiO2 |
ⓘ | var. Ametrine | - | SiO2 |
ⓘ | var. Chalcedony | - | SiO2 |
ⓘ | var. Citrine | - | SiO2 |
ⓘ | var. Jasper | - | SiO2 |
ⓘ | var. Rock Crystal | - | SiO2 |
ⓘ | var. Rose Quartz | - | SiO2 |
ⓘ | var. Sceptre Quartz | - | SiO2 |
ⓘ | var. Smoky Quartz | - | SiO2 |
ⓘ | 'Scapolite' | - | |
ⓘ | 'Stilbite subgroup' | - | M6-7[Al8-9Si27-28O72] · nH2O |
ⓘ | Tosudite var. Lithium Tosudite | - | Na0.5(Al,Mg)6((Si,Al)8O18)(OH)12 · 5H2O |
ⓘ | 'Tourmaline' | - | A(D3)G6(Si6O18)(BO3)3X3Z |
ⓘ | Uraninite var. Pitchblende ? | - | UO2 |
ⓘ | 'Wad' | - | Mn, O, H |
List of minerals for each chemical element
H | Hydrogen | |
---|---|---|
H | ⓘ Richelsdorfite | Ca2Cu5Sb(AsO4)4(OH)6Cl · 6H2O |
H | ⓘ Mandarinoite | Fe23+(Se4+O3)3 · (6-x)H2O (x = 0.0-1.0) |
H | ⓘ Chalcophyllite | Cu18Al2(AsO4)4(SO4)3(OH)24 · 36H2O |
H | ⓘ Piemontite | {Ca2}{Al2Mn3+}(Si2O7)(SiO4)O(OH) |
H | ⓘ Brochantite | Cu4(SO4)(OH)6 |
H | ⓘ Alunite | KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6 |
H | ⓘ Alunogen | Al2(SO4)3 · 17H2O |
H | ⓘ Jarosite | KFe3+ 3(SO4)2(OH)6 |
H | ⓘ Opal | SiO2 · nH2O |
H | ⓘ Siderotil | FeSO4 · 5H2O |
H | ⓘ Strashimirite | Cu8(AsO4)4(OH)4 · 5H2O |
H | ⓘ Natrojarosite | NaFe3(SO4)2(OH)6 |
H | ⓘ Azurite | Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2 |
H | ⓘ Clinozoisite | {Ca2}{Al3}(Si2O7)(SiO4)O(OH) |
H | ⓘ Goethite | α-Fe3+O(OH) |
H | ⓘ Wad | Mn, O, H |
H | ⓘ Epidote | {Ca2}{Al2Fe3+}(Si2O7)(SiO4)O(OH) |
H | ⓘ Laumontite | CaAl2Si4O12 · 4H2O |
H | ⓘ Epistilbite | CaAl2Si6O16 · 5H2O |
H | ⓘ Tremolite | ◻{Ca2}{Mg5}(Si8O22)(OH)2 |
H | ⓘ Malachite | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
H | ⓘ Hemimorphite | Zn4Si2O7(OH)2 · H2O |
H | ⓘ Chalcanthite | CuSO4 · 5H2O |
H | ⓘ Cyanotrichite | Cu4Al2(SO4)(OH)12 · 2H2O |
H | ⓘ Autunite | Ca(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 10-12H2O |
H | ⓘ Phosphuranylite | KCa(H3O)3(UO2)7(PO4)4O4 · 8H2O |
H | ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
H | ⓘ Gypsum | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
H | ⓘ Uranospinite | Ca(UO2)(AsO4)2 · 10H2O |
H | ⓘ Sabugalite | HAl(UO2)4(PO4)4 · 16H2O |
H | ⓘ Kaolinite | Al2(Si2O5)(OH)4 |
H | ⓘ Montmorillonite | (Na,Ca)0.33(Al,Mg)2(Si4O10)(OH)2 · nH2O |
H | ⓘ Chrysocolla | Cu2-xAlx(H2-xSi2O5)(OH)4 · nH2O, x < 1 |
H | ⓘ Ilsemannite | Mo3O8 · nH2O |
H | ⓘ Allanite Group | {A12+REE3+}{M23+M32+}(Si2O7)(SiO4)O(OH) |
H | ⓘ Talc | Mg3Si4O10(OH)2 |
H | ⓘ Muscovite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
H | ⓘ Bariopharmacosiderite | Ba0.5Fe43+(AsO4)3(OH)4 · 5H2O |
H | ⓘ Olivenite | Cu2(AsO4)(OH) |
H | ⓘ Parnauite | Cu9(AsO4)2(SO4)(OH)10 · 7H2O |
H | ⓘ Scorodite | Fe3+AsO4 · 2H2O |
H | ⓘ Cornwallite | Cu5(AsO4)2(OH)4 |
H | ⓘ Actinolite | ◻Ca2(Mg4.5-2.5Fe0.5-2.5)Si8O22OH2 |
H | ⓘ Allanite-(Ce) | {CaCe}{Al2Fe2+}(Si2O7)(SiO4)O(OH) |
H | ⓘ Diaspore | AlO(OH) |
H | ⓘ Ammonioalunite | (NH4)Al3(SO4)2(OH)6 |
H | ⓘ Biotite | K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 or Simplified: K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(OH)2 |
H | ⓘ Apjohnite | Mn2+Al2(SO4)4 · 22H2O |
H | ⓘ Pickeringite | MgAl2(SO4)4 · 22H2O |
H | ⓘ Hexahydrite | MgSO4 · 6H2O |
H | ⓘ Argentojarosite | AgFe33+(SO4)2(OH)6 |
H | ⓘ Bonattite | CuSO4 · 3H2O |
H | ⓘ Melanterite | Fe2+(H2O)6SO4 · H2O |
H | ⓘ Coquimbite | AlFe3(SO4)6(H2O)12 · 6H2O |
H | ⓘ Schorl | Na(Fe32+)Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3(OH) |
H | ⓘ Butlerite | Fe3+(SO4)(OH) · 2H2O |
H | ⓘ Caledonite | Pb5Cu2(SO4)3(CO3)(OH)6 |
H | ⓘ Metatorbernite | Cu(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 8H2O |
H | ⓘ Meta-autunite | Ca(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 6H2O |
H | ⓘ Carnotite | K2(UO2)2(VO4)2 · 3H2O |
H | ⓘ Celadonite | K(Mg,Fe2+)Fe3+(Si4O10)(OH)2 |
H | ⓘ Tyrolite | Ca2Cu9(AsO4)4(CO3)(OH)8 · 11H2O |
H | ⓘ Clinochlore | Mg5Al(AlSi3O10)(OH)8 |
H | ⓘ Clinoclase | Cu3(AsO4)(OH)3 |
H | ⓘ Clinoptilolite | M3-6(Si30Al6)O72 · 20H2O |
H | ⓘ Conichalcite | CaCu(AsO4)(OH) |
H | ⓘ Copiapite | Fe2+Fe43+(SO4)6(OH)2 · 20H2O |
H | ⓘ Pyrophyllite | Al2Si4O10(OH)2 |
H | ⓘ Dickite | Al2(Si2O5)(OH)4 |
H | ⓘ Dravite | Na(Mg3)Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3(OH) |
H | ⓘ Ferro-hornblende | ◻Ca2(Fe42+Al)(Si7Al)O22(OH)2 |
H | ⓘ Fibroferrite | Fe3+(SO4)(OH) · 5H2O |
H | ⓘ Girdite | H2Pb3(Te4+O3)(Te6+O6) |
H | ⓘ Gypsum var. Satin Spar Gypsum | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
H | ⓘ Gypsum var. Selenite | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
H | ⓘ Halloysite | Al2(Si2O5)(OH)4 |
H | ⓘ Halotrichite | FeAl2(SO4)4 · 22H2O |
H | ⓘ Muscovite var. Illite | K0.65Al2.0[Al0.65Si3.35O10](OH)2 |
H | ⓘ Kalinite | KAl(SO4)2 · 11H2O |
H | ⓘ Lecontite | (NH4,K)NaSO4 · 2H2O |
H | ⓘ Libethenite | Cu2(PO4)(OH) |
H | ⓘ Uranophane | Ca(UO2)2(SiO3OH)2 · 5H2O |
H | ⓘ Metavoltine | Na6K2FeFe6(SO4)12O2 · 18H2O |
H | ⓘ Mottramite | PbCu(VO4)(OH) |
H | ⓘ Nacrite | Al2(Si2O5)(OH)4 |
H | ⓘ Opal var. Wood Opal | SiO2 · nH2O |
H | ⓘ Pharmacosiderite | KFe43+(AsO4)3(OH)4 · 6-7H2O |
H | ⓘ Stibiconite | Sb3+Sb25+O6(OH) |
H | ⓘ Scolecite | CaAl2Si3O10 · 3H2O |
H | ⓘ Rozenite | FeSO4 · 4H2O |
H | ⓘ Sassolite | H3BO3 |
H | ⓘ Stilbite subgroup | M6-7[Al8-9Si27-28O72] · nH2O |
H | ⓘ Topaz | Al2(SiO4)(F,OH)2 |
H | ⓘ Tosudite | Na0.5(Al,Mg)6((Si,Al)8O18)(OH)12 · 5H2O |
H | ⓘ Ulexite | NaCa[B5O6(OH)6] · 5H2O |
H | ⓘ Vermiculite | Mg0.7(Mg,Fe,Al)6(Si,Al)8O20(OH)4 · 8H2O |
H | ⓘ Weeksite | K2(UO2)2(Si5O13) · 4H2O |
H | ⓘ Paracoquimbite | Fe4(SO4)6(H2O)12 · 6H2O |
H | ⓘ Tosudite var. Lithium Tosudite | Na0.5(Al,Mg)6((Si,Al)8O18)(OH)12 · 5H2O |
H | ⓘ Torbernite | Cu(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 12H2O |
H | ⓘ Opal var. Opal-AN | SiO2 · nH2O |
H | ⓘ Allophane | (Al2O3)(SiO2)1.3-2 · 2.5-3H2O |
H | ⓘ Cornetite | Cu3(PO4)(OH)3 |
H | ⓘ Austinite | CaZn(AsO4)(OH) |
H | ⓘ Tsumebite | Pb2Cu(PO4)(SO4)(OH) |
B | Boron | |
B | ⓘ Tourmaline | A(D3)G6(Si6O18)(BO3)3X3Z |
B | ⓘ Schorl | Na(Fe32+)Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3(OH) |
B | ⓘ Dravite | Na(Mg3)Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3(OH) |
B | ⓘ Dumortierite | (Al,Fe3+)7(SiO4)3(BO3)O3 |
B | ⓘ Sassolite | H3BO3 |
B | ⓘ Ulexite | NaCa[B5O6(OH)6] · 5H2O |
C | Carbon | |
C | ⓘ Calcite | CaCO3 |
C | ⓘ Dolomite | CaMg(CO3)2 |
C | ⓘ Azurite | Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2 |
C | ⓘ Malachite | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
C | ⓘ Cerussite | PbCO3 |
C | ⓘ Smithsonite | ZnCO3 |
C | ⓘ Aragonite | CaCO3 |
C | ⓘ Calcite var. Iceland Spar | CaCO3 |
C | ⓘ Caledonite | Pb5Cu2(SO4)3(CO3)(OH)6 |
C | ⓘ Tyrolite | Ca2Cu9(AsO4)4(CO3)(OH)8 · 11H2O |
C | ⓘ Graphite | C |
C | ⓘ Calcite var. Glendonite | CaCO3 |
C | ⓘ Rhodochrosite | MnCO3 |
C | ⓘ Siderite | FeCO3 |
N | Nitrogen | |
N | ⓘ Ammonioalunite | (NH4)Al3(SO4)2(OH)6 |
N | ⓘ Lecontite | (NH4,K)NaSO4 · 2H2O |
N | ⓘ Niter | KNO3 |
N | ⓘ Nitratine | NaNO3 |
O | Oxygen | |
O | ⓘ Richelsdorfite | Ca2Cu5Sb(AsO4)4(OH)6Cl · 6H2O |
O | ⓘ Mandarinoite | Fe23+(Se4+O3)3 · (6-x)H2O (x = 0.0-1.0) |
O | ⓘ Chalcophyllite | Cu18Al2(AsO4)4(SO4)3(OH)24 · 36H2O |
O | ⓘ Quartz | SiO2 |
O | ⓘ Calcite | CaCO3 |
O | ⓘ Cristobalite | SiO2 |
O | ⓘ Piemontite | {Ca2}{Al2Mn3+}(Si2O7)(SiO4)O(OH) |
O | ⓘ Dolomite | CaMg(CO3)2 |
O | ⓘ Brochantite | Cu4(SO4)(OH)6 |
O | ⓘ Alunite | KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6 |
O | ⓘ Alunogen | Al2(SO4)3 · 17H2O |
O | ⓘ Jarosite | KFe3+ 3(SO4)2(OH)6 |
O | ⓘ Opal | SiO2 · nH2O |
O | ⓘ Siderotil | FeSO4 · 5H2O |
O | ⓘ Strashimirite | Cu8(AsO4)4(OH)4 · 5H2O |
O | ⓘ Natrojarosite | NaFe3(SO4)2(OH)6 |
O | ⓘ Azurite | Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2 |
O | ⓘ Clinozoisite | {Ca2}{Al3}(Si2O7)(SiO4)O(OH) |
O | ⓘ Goethite | α-Fe3+O(OH) |
O | ⓘ Wad |
Buster Mine, Olinghouse Mining District, Pah Rah Range, Washoe Co., Nevada, USA