Colchester Co., Nova Scotia, Canadai
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| Colchester Co. | County |
| Nova Scotia | Province |
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3,628 km2
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| Place | Population |
|---|---|
| Truro | 20,650 (2006) |
Mindat Locality ID:
24462
Long-form identifier:
1:2:24462:5
GUID (UUID V4):
d5ecc205-e94b-408c-a412-c4b1e60fbfc8
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| ⓘ Acanthite Formula: Ag2S Reference: http://gis3.natr.gov.ns.ca/modb/queryView/singlereport.aspx?Occ_number=H08-062 [Nova Scotia Mineral Occurrence Database] |
| ⓘ Aegirine Formula: NaFe3+Si2O6 Reference: Ersay, L. (2020). Multistage, magmatic and hydrothermal evolution of the Debert Lake Rare Earth Element (REE) prospect, Nova Scotia, Canada (Master of Science thesis, University of British Columbia).
Ersay, L., Greenough, J. D., Larson, K. P., & Dostal, J. (2022). Zircon reveals multistage, magmatic and hydrothermal Rare Earth Element mineralization at Debert Lake, Nova Scotia, Canada. Ore Geology Reviews, 144, 104780. |
| ⓘ Aegirine-augite Formula: (NaaCabFe2+cMgd)(Fe3+eAlfFe2+gMgh)Si2O6 Reference: Ersay, L. (2020). Multistage, magmatic and hydrothermal evolution of the Debert Lake Rare Earth Element (REE) prospect, Nova Scotia, Canada (Master of Science thesis, University of British Columbia).
Ersay, L., Greenough, J. D., Larson, K. P., & Dostal, J. (2022). Zircon reveals multistage, magmatic and hydrothermal Rare Earth Element mineralization at Debert Lake, Nova Scotia, Canada. Ore Geology Reviews, 144, 104780. |
| ⓘ 'Aeschynite' Reference: Ersay, L. (2020). Multistage, magmatic and hydrothermal evolution of the Debert Lake Rare Earth Element (REE) prospect, Nova Scotia, Canada (Master of Science thesis, University of British Columbia).
Ersay, L., Greenough, J. D., Larson, K. P., & Dostal, J. (2022). Zircon reveals multistage, magmatic and hydrothermal Rare Earth Element mineralization at Debert Lake, Nova Scotia, Canada. Ore Geology Reviews, 144, 104780. |
| ⓘ Albite Formula: Na(AlSi3O8) Reference: Ersay, L. (2020). Multistage, magmatic and hydrothermal evolution of the Debert Lake Rare Earth Element (REE) prospect, Nova Scotia, Canada (Master of Science thesis, University of British Columbia).
Ersay, L., Greenough, J. D., Larson, K. P., & Dostal, J. (2022). Zircon reveals multistage, magmatic and hydrothermal Rare Earth Element mineralization at Debert Lake, Nova Scotia, Canada. Ore Geology Reviews, 144, 104780. |
| ⓘ 'Alkali Feldspar' Reference: Ersay, L., Greenough, J. D., Larson, K. P., & Dostal, J. (2022). Zircon reveals multistage, magmatic and hydrothermal Rare Earth Element mineralization at Debert Lake, Nova Scotia, Canada. Ore Geology Reviews, 144, 104780. |
| ⓘ 'Allanite Group' Formula: (A12+REE3+)(M13+M23+M32+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH) Reference: Ersay, L., Greenough, J. D., Larson, K. P., & Dostal, J. (2022). Zircon reveals multistage, magmatic and hydrothermal Rare Earth Element mineralization at Debert Lake, Nova Scotia, Canada. Ore Geology Reviews, 144, 104780. |
| ⓘ Analcime ? Formula: Na(AlSi2O6) · H2O Reference: Pe-Piper, G., Miller, L. (2002) Zeolite minerals from the North Shore of the Minas Basin, Nova Scotia. Atlantic Geology: 38: 11–28. |
| ⓘ Anhydrite Formula: CaSO4 Reference: Ronnie Van Dommelen collection |
| ⓘ Ankerite ? Formula: Ca(Fe2+,Mg)(CO3)2 Description: A note on ankerite: Recent redefinitions of the ankerite-dolomite series mean that many samples that would have been classified as ankerite would now be defined as dolomite (iron-rich dolomite) and true ankerite is quite rare. See a discussion here https://www.mindat.org/mesg-7-430792.html. The listing below reflects the current species definitions. Reference: Louis, H. (1879) On the Ankerite Veins of Londonderry, Nova Scotia. Nova Scotia Institute of Science: 5: 47-57.
Wright, J.D. (1975) Iron Deposits of Nova Scotia. Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources, Minerals and Energy Branch, Economic Geology Series ME 1975-1.
Annual report - Geological Survey of Canada: 5(2): 177. |
| ⓘ 'Apatite' Formula: Ca5(PO4)3(Cl/F/OH) Reference: Hornor, A.P. (1939) Magnetite and Hematite Veins in Triassic Lavas of Nova Scotia. Economic Geology: 34: 921-930. |
| ⓘ Aragonite Formula: CaCO3 Reference: Louis, H. (1879) On the Ankerite Veins of Londonderry, Nova Scotia. Nova Scotia Institute of Science: 5: 47-57. |
| ⓘ Arfvedsonite Formula: [Na][Na2][Fe2+4Fe3+]Si8O22(OH)2 Reference: Ersay, L. (2020). Multistage, magmatic and hydrothermal evolution of the Debert Lake Rare Earth Element (REE) prospect, Nova Scotia, Canada (Master of Science thesis, University of British Columbia).
Ersay, L., Greenough, J. D., Larson, K. P., & Dostal, J. (2022). Zircon reveals multistage, magmatic and hydrothermal Rare Earth Element mineralization at Debert Lake, Nova Scotia, Canada. Ore Geology Reviews, 144, 104780. |
| ⓘ Atacamite Formula: Cu2(OH)3Cl Reference: Sabina, A.P. (2015) Rocks and minerals for the collector: Bay of Fundy, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia; South Shore, Nova Scotia. Geological Survey of Canada, Popular Geoscience 97: 456 pages, doi:10.4095/293933 |
| ⓘ Augite Formula: (CaxMgyFez)(Mgy1Fez1)Si2O6 Reference: Ersay, L. (2020). Multistage, magmatic and hydrothermal evolution of the Debert Lake Rare Earth Element (REE) prospect, Nova Scotia, Canada (Master of Science thesis, University of British Columbia).
Ersay, L., Greenough, J. D., Larson, K. P., & Dostal, J. (2022). Zircon reveals multistage, magmatic and hydrothermal Rare Earth Element mineralization at Debert Lake, Nova Scotia, Canada. Ore Geology Reviews, 144, 104780. |
| ⓘ Barrerite Formula: Na2(Si7Al2)O18 · 6H2O Reference: Pe-Piper, G., Miller, L. (2002) Zeolite minerals from the North Shore of the Minas Basin, Nova Scotia. Atlantic Geology: 38: 11–28. |
| ⓘ Baryte Formula: BaSO4 Localities: Londonderry mines (Acadia mines), Colchester Co., Nova Scotia, Canada Eureka mine (Old barite mine; Duncan mine), Five Islands, Colchester Co., Nova Scotia, Canada Five Islands, Colchester Co., Nova Scotia, Canada Black Rock, Truro, Colchester Co., Nova Scotia, Canada Lynn Road barite occurrence, Lower Five Islands, Colchester Co., Nova Scotia, Canada Reference: Louis, H. (1879) On the Ankerite Veins of Londonderry, Nova Scotia. Nova Scotia Institute of Science: 5: 47-57.;
Palache, C., Berman, H., & Frondel, C. (1951) The System of Mineralogy of James Dwight Dana and Edward Salisbury Dana, Yale University 1837-1892, Volume II: 412. |
| ⓘ Birnessite Formula: (Na,Ca)0.5(Mn4+,Mn3+)2O4 · 1.5H2O Reference: Sabina, A.P. (2015) Rocks and minerals for the collector: Bay of Fundy, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia; South Shore, Nova Scotia. Geological Survey of Canada, Popular Geoscience 97: 456 pages, doi:10.4095/293933 |
| ⓘ Botallackite Formula: Cu2(OH)3Cl Reference: Ronnie Van Dommelen Collection |
| ⓘ Calcite Formula: CaCO3 Localities: Reported from at least 8 localities in this region. Habit: Scalenohedral crystals Colour: White Fluorescence: Pale red fluorescence Reference: Willimot, C.W. (1885) Report of observations in 1883 on some mines and minerals. Geological Survey of Canada, Report of Progress 1882-1884, 1885: 812 pages (23L).
Warren, C.H. (1911) The Barite Deposits Near Five Islands, N.S.. Economic Geology: 6(8): 799. |
| ⓘ Celadonite Formula: K(MgFe3+◻)(Si4O10)(OH)2 Reference: Vandall King |
| ⓘ 'Chabazite' Reference: Pe-Piper, G., Miller, L. (2002) Zeolite minerals from the North Shore of the Minas Basin, Nova Scotia. Atlantic Geology: 38: 11–28. |
| ⓘ Chalcocite Formula: Cu2S Localities: Reference: Dawson, Sir J.W. (1855) Acadian Geology. Oliver and Boyd, 388 p. |
| ⓘ Chalcopyrite Formula: CuFeS2 Localities: Reference: Willimot, C.W. (1885) Report of observations in 1883 on some mines and minerals. Geological Survey of Canada, Report of Progress 1882-1884, 1885: 812 pages (23L). |
| ⓘ 'Chevkinite Group' Reference: Ersay, L. (2020). Multistage, magmatic and hydrothermal evolution of the Debert Lake Rare Earth Element (REE) prospect, Nova Scotia, Canada (Master of Science thesis, University of British Columbia).
Ersay, L., Greenough, J. D., Larson, K. P., & Dostal, J. (2022). Zircon reveals multistage, magmatic and hydrothermal Rare Earth Element mineralization at Debert Lake, Nova Scotia, Canada. Ore Geology Reviews, 144, 104780. |
| ⓘ 'Chlorite Group' Reference: Ersay, L. (2020). Multistage, magmatic and hydrothermal evolution of the Debert Lake Rare Earth Element (REE) prospect, Nova Scotia, Canada (Master of Science thesis, University of British Columbia). |
| ⓘ Cinnabar Formula: HgS Reference: How, H. (1869) The Mineralogy of Nova Scotia. A Report to the Provincial Government. Charles Annand (Publisher), Halifax, Nova Scotia. |
| ⓘ Cuprite Formula: Cu2O Reference: How, H. (1869) The Mineralogy of Nova Scotia. A Report to the Provincial Government. Charles Annand (Publisher), Halifax, Nova Scotia: pg 72. |
| ⓘ Digenite Formula: Cu9S5 Reference: Sabina, A.P. (2015) Rocks and minerals for the collector: Bay of Fundy, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia; South Shore, Nova Scotia. Geological Survey of Canada, Popular Geoscience 97: 456 pages, doi:10.4095/293933 |
| ⓘ Dolomite Formula: CaMg(CO3)2 Reference: Palache, C., Berman, H., & Frondel, C. (1951) The System of Mineralogy of James Dwight Dana and Edward Salisbury Dana, Yale University 1837-1892, Volume II: 215. |
| ⓘ Dolomite var. Iron-bearing Dolomite Formula: Ca(Mg,Fe)(CO3)2 Reference: Palache, C., Berman, H., & Frondel, C. (1951) The System of Mineralogy of James Dwight Dana and Edward Salisbury Dana, Yale University 1837-1892, Volume II: 215. |
| ⓘ Epidote Formula: (CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH) Reference: Ersay, L. (2020). Multistage, magmatic and hydrothermal evolution of the Debert Lake Rare Earth Element (REE) prospect, Nova Scotia, Canada (Master of Science thesis, University of British Columbia).
Ersay, L., Greenough, J. D., Larson, K. P., & Dostal, J. (2022). Zircon reveals multistage, magmatic and hydrothermal Rare Earth Element mineralization at Debert Lake, Nova Scotia, Canada. Ore Geology Reviews, 144, 104780. |
| ⓘ 'Epidote Group' Formula: (A12+A22+)(M13+M23+M33+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH) Reference: Ersay, L., Greenough, J. D., Larson, K. P., & Dostal, J. (2022). Zircon reveals multistage, magmatic and hydrothermal Rare Earth Element mineralization at Debert Lake, Nova Scotia, Canada. Ore Geology Reviews, 144, 104780. |
| ⓘ 'Feldspar Group' Reference: Ersay, L. (2020). Multistage, magmatic and hydrothermal evolution of the Debert Lake Rare Earth Element (REE) prospect, Nova Scotia, Canada (Master of Science thesis, University of British Columbia). |
| ⓘ 'Feldspar Group var. Perthite' Reference: Ersay, L., Greenough, J. D., Larson, K. P., & Dostal, J. (2022). Zircon reveals multistage, magmatic and hydrothermal Rare Earth Element mineralization at Debert Lake, Nova Scotia, Canada. Ore Geology Reviews, 144, 104780. |
| ⓘ 'Fergusonite' Reference: Ersay, L. (2020). Multistage, magmatic and hydrothermal evolution of the Debert Lake Rare Earth Element (REE) prospect, Nova Scotia, Canada (Master of Science thesis, University of British Columbia).
Ersay, L., Greenough, J. D., Larson, K. P., & Dostal, J. (2022). Zircon reveals multistage, magmatic and hydrothermal Rare Earth Element mineralization at Debert Lake, Nova Scotia, Canada. Ore Geology Reviews, 144, 104780. |
| ⓘ 'Ferriallanite' Reference: Ersay, L. (2020). Multistage, magmatic and hydrothermal evolution of the Debert Lake Rare Earth Element (REE) prospect, Nova Scotia, Canada (Master of Science thesis, University of British Columbia).
Ersay, L., Greenough, J. D., Larson, K. P., & Dostal, J. (2022). Zircon reveals multistage, magmatic and hydrothermal Rare Earth Element mineralization at Debert Lake, Nova Scotia, Canada. Ore Geology Reviews, 144, 104780. |
| ⓘ Fluorite Formula: CaF2 Localities: Reference: Felderhof, G.W. (1978) Barite, Celestite, and Fluorite in Nova Scotia. Nova Scotia Department of Mines. |
| ⓘ Galena Formula: PbS Reference: http://gis3.natr.gov.ns.ca/modb/queryView/singlereport.aspx?Occ_number=H08-062 [Nova Scotia Mineral Occurrence Database] |
| ⓘ 'Gmelinite' Localities: Reference: Tschernich, R. (1992): Zeolites of the World, p.205 |
| ⓘ Goethite Formula: α-Fe3+O(OH) Localities: Description: Goethite forms small sprays of elongated crystals that have grown over pseudomorphs of an unknown mineral after calcite. Reference: Sabina, A.P. (1964) Rocks and Minerals for the Collector: Bay of Fundy Area. Geological Survey of Canada, Paper 64-10.
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| ⓘ Gold Formula: Au Reference: How, H. (1869) The Mineralogy of Nova Scotia. A Report to the Provincial Government. Charles Annand (Publisher), Halifax, Nova Scotia. |
| ⓘ Greenockite Formula: CdS Reference: Terry Collett collection, identified by EDS 2021. |
| ⓘ Gypsum Formula: CaSO4 · 2H2O Localities: Reference: Ronnie Van Dommelen collection |
| ⓘ Gypsum var. Satin Spar Gypsum Formula: CaSO4 · 2H2O Reference: Ronnie Van Dommelen collection |
| ⓘ Gypsum var. Selenite Formula: CaSO4 · 2H2O Reference: Ronnie Van Dommelen collection |
| ⓘ Hausmannite Formula: Mn2+Mn3+2O4 Reference: Bishop, D.G., Wright, J.D. (1974) Geology and Trace Element Studies of Manganese Occurrences in Nova Scotia. Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources, Economic Geology Series, ME 1974-1. |
| ⓘ Hematite Formula: Fe2O3 Localities: Black Rock, Truro, Colchester Co., Nova Scotia, Canada Economy, Colchester Co., Nova Scotia, Canada Eureka mine (Old barite mine; Duncan mine), Five Islands, Colchester Co., Nova Scotia, Canada Debert Lake prospect, Colchester Co., Nova Scotia, Canada Moose Island, Five Islands, Colchester Co., Nova Scotia, Canada Description: Black botryoidal hematite, which can look similar to goethite, has formed in usual shapes over the matrix. The hematite is often overgrown by poor calcite. Reference: Sabina, A.P. (1964) Rocks and Minerals for the Collector: Bay of Fundy Area. Geological Survey of Canada, Paper 64-10.
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| ⓘ Hemimorphite Formula: Zn4Si2O7(OH)2 · H2O Reference: Terry Collett Collection, ID by Don Doell |
| ⓘ 'Heulandite' Localities: Reference: Georgia Pe-Piper and Lisa Miller (2002) Zeolite minerals from the North Shore of the Minas Basin, Nova Scotia. Atlantic Geology 38, 11–28 |
| ⓘ Howlite Formula: Ca2B5SiO9(OH)5 Reference: Ronnie Van Dommelen collection |
| ⓘ Hydrozincite Formula: Zn5(CO3)2(OH)6 Colour: White Fluorescence: Blue-white Reference: http://gis3.natr.gov.ns.ca/modb/queryView/singlereport.aspx?Occ_number=H08-062 [Nova Scotia Mineral Occurrence Database] |
| ⓘ Ilmenite Formula: Fe2+TiO3 Reference: Ersay, L. (2020). Multistage, magmatic and hydrothermal evolution of the Debert Lake Rare Earth Element (REE) prospect, Nova Scotia, Canada (Master of Science thesis, University of British Columbia).
Ersay, L., Greenough, J. D., Larson, K. P., & Dostal, J. (2022). Zircon reveals multistage, magmatic and hydrothermal Rare Earth Element mineralization at Debert Lake, Nova Scotia, Canada. Ore Geology Reviews, 144, 104780. |
| ⓘ 'K Feldspar' Formula: KAlSi3O8 Reference: Ersay, L. (2020). Multistage, magmatic and hydrothermal evolution of the Debert Lake Rare Earth Element (REE) prospect, Nova Scotia, Canada (Master of Science thesis, University of British Columbia).
Ersay, L., Greenough, J. D., Larson, K. P., & Dostal, J. (2022). Zircon reveals multistage, magmatic and hydrothermal Rare Earth Element mineralization at Debert Lake, Nova Scotia, Canada. Ore Geology Reviews, 144, 104780. |
| ⓘ 'Limonite' Reference: Geological Survey of Canada, Annual Report, Volume 5, Issue 2: p 177. |
| ⓘ Magnetite Formula: Fe2+Fe3+2O4 Localities: Reference: Ronnie Van Dommelen Collection |
| ⓘ Malachite Formula: Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 Localities: Reference: Dawson, Sir J.W. (1855) Acadian Geology. Oliver and Boyd, 388 p.
How, H. (1869) The Mineralogy of Nova Scotia. A Report to the Provincial Government. Charles Annand (Publisher), Halifax, Nova Scotia: pg 72. |
| ⓘ Manganite Formula: Mn3+O(OH) Reference: Bishop, D.G., Wright, J.D. (1974) Geology and Trace Element Studies of Manganese Occurrences in Nova Scotia. Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources, Economic Geology Series, ME 1974-1. |
| ⓘ Mercury Formula: Hg Reference: How, H. (1869) The Mineralogy of Nova Scotia. A Report to the Provincial Government. Charles Annand (Publisher), Halifax, Nova Scotia. |
| ⓘ 'Monazite' Formula: REE(PO4) Reference: Ersay, L. (2020). Multistage, magmatic and hydrothermal evolution of the Debert Lake Rare Earth Element (REE) prospect, Nova Scotia, Canada (Master of Science thesis, University of British Columbia).
Ersay, L., Greenough, J. D., Larson, K. P., & Dostal, J. (2022). Zircon reveals multistage, magmatic and hydrothermal Rare Earth Element mineralization at Debert Lake, Nova Scotia, Canada. Ore Geology Reviews, 144, 104780. |
| ⓘ Natrolite ? Formula: Na2Al2Si3O10 · 2H2O Reference: Pe-Piper, G., Miller, L. (2002) Zeolite minerals from the North Shore of the Minas Basin, Nova Scotia. Atlantic Geology: 38: 11–28. |
| ⓘ 'Nioboaeschynite' Reference: Ersay, L. (2020). Multistage, magmatic and hydrothermal evolution of the Debert Lake Rare Earth Element (REE) prospect, Nova Scotia, Canada (Master of Science thesis, University of British Columbia). |
| ⓘ 'Olivine Group' Formula: M2SiO4 Reference: Ersay, L. (2020). Multistage, magmatic and hydrothermal evolution of the Debert Lake Rare Earth Element (REE) prospect, Nova Scotia, Canada (Master of Science thesis, University of British Columbia). |
| ⓘ 'Plagioclase' Formula: (Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8 Reference: Ersay, L. (2020). Multistage, magmatic and hydrothermal evolution of the Debert Lake Rare Earth Element (REE) prospect, Nova Scotia, Canada (Master of Science thesis, University of British Columbia).
Ersay, L., Greenough, J. D., Larson, K. P., & Dostal, J. (2022). Zircon reveals multistage, magmatic and hydrothermal Rare Earth Element mineralization at Debert Lake, Nova Scotia, Canada. Ore Geology Reviews, 144, 104780. |
| ⓘ Pyrite Formula: FeS2 Localities: Reference: http://gis3.natr.gov.ns.ca/modb/queryView/singlereport.aspx?Occ_number=H08-062 [Nova Scotia Mineral Occurrence Database] |
| ⓘ 'Pyrochlore Group' Formula: A2Nb2(O,OH)6Z Reference: Ersay, L. (2020). Multistage, magmatic and hydrothermal evolution of the Debert Lake Rare Earth Element (REE) prospect, Nova Scotia, Canada (Master of Science thesis, University of British Columbia).
Ersay, L., Greenough, J. D., Larson, K. P., & Dostal, J. (2022). Zircon reveals multistage, magmatic and hydrothermal Rare Earth Element mineralization at Debert Lake, Nova Scotia, Canada. Ore Geology Reviews, 144, 104780. |
| ⓘ Pyrolusite Formula: Mn4+O2 Reference: Bishop, D.G., Wright, J.D. (1974) Geology and Trace Element Studies of Manganese Occurrences in Nova Scotia. Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources, Economic Geology Series, ME 1974-1. |
| ⓘ Quartz Formula: SiO2 Localities: Five Islands, Colchester Co., Nova Scotia, Canada Economy Mountain (Gerrish Mountain), Colchester Co., Nova Scotia, Canada Eureka mine (Old barite mine; Duncan mine), Five Islands, Colchester Co., Nova Scotia, Canada Moose Island, Five Islands, Colchester Co., Nova Scotia, Canada Debert Lake prospect, Colchester Co., Nova Scotia, Canada Reference: Pe-Piper, Georgia and Miller, Lisa (2002) Zeolite minerals from the North Shore of the Minas Basin, Nova Scotia. Atlantic Geology: 38: 11–28. |
| ⓘ Quartz var. Agate Localities: Reference: Grice, Joel D. (1989) Ancient Lavas: Bay of Fundy, Nova Scotia. In: Famous Mineral Localities of Canada. Published by Fitzhenry & Whiteside Limited & the National Museum of Natural Sciences, 190 pages: 136-145. |
| ⓘ Quartz var. Amethyst Formula: SiO2 Reference: Ronnie Van Dommelen (via photo and account of find) |
| ⓘ Roxbyite Formula: Cu9S5 Reference: Sabina, A.P. (2015) Rocks and minerals for the collector: Bay of Fundy, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia; South Shore, Nova Scotia. Geological Survey of Canada, Popular Geoscience 97: 456 pages, doi:10.4095/293933 |
| ⓘ Siderite Formula: FeCO3 Reference: Palache, C., Berman, H., & Frondel, C. (1951) The System of Mineralogy of James Dwight Dana and Edward Salisbury Dana, Yale University 1837-1892, Volume II: 169.; Geological Survey of Canada, Annual Report,Volume 5, Issue 2: p 177. |
| ⓘ Siderite var. Sideroplesite Formula: (Fe,Mg)CO3 Reference: Louis, H. (1879) On the Ankerite Veins of Londonderry, Nova Scotia. Nova Scotia Institute of Science: 5: 47-57. |
| ⓘ Smithsonite Formula: ZnCO3 Reference: Terry Collett Collection, ID by Don Doell |
| ⓘ Sphalerite Formula: ZnS Reference: http://gis3.natr.gov.ns.ca/modb/queryView/singlereport.aspx?Occ_number=H08-062 [Nova Scotia Mineral Occurrence Database] |
| ⓘ Spionkopite Formula: Cu39S28 Reference: Sabina, A.P. (2015) Rocks and minerals for the collector: Bay of Fundy, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia; South Shore, Nova Scotia. Geological Survey of Canada, Popular Geoscience 97: 456 pages, doi:10.4095/293933 |
| ⓘ 'Stilbite Subgroup' Formula: M6-7[Al8-9Si27-28O72] · nH2O Localities: Reference: Pe-Piper, Georgia and Miller, Lisa (2002) Zeolite minerals from the North Shore of the Minas Basin, Nova Scotia. Atlantic Geology: 38: 11–28. |
| ⓘ Sulphur Formula: S8 Reference: Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History specimen |
| ⓘ Thomsonite-Ca ? Formula: NaCa2[Al5Si5O20] · 6H2O Reference: Pe-Piper, Georgia and Miller, Lisa (2002) Zeolite minerals from the North Shore of the Minas Basin, Nova Scotia. Atlantic Geology: 38: 11–28. |
| ⓘ Thorite Formula: Th(SiO4) Reference: Ersay, L. (2020). Multistage, magmatic and hydrothermal evolution of the Debert Lake Rare Earth Element (REE) prospect, Nova Scotia, Canada (Master of Science thesis, University of British Columbia).
Ersay, L., Greenough, J. D., Larson, K. P., & Dostal, J. (2022). Zircon reveals multistage, magmatic and hydrothermal Rare Earth Element mineralization at Debert Lake, Nova Scotia, Canada. Ore Geology Reviews, 144, 104780. |
| ⓘ Titanite Formula: CaTi(SiO4)O Reference: Ersay, L. (2020). Multistage, magmatic and hydrothermal evolution of the Debert Lake Rare Earth Element (REE) prospect, Nova Scotia, Canada (Master of Science thesis, University of British Columbia).
Ersay, L., Greenough, J. D., Larson, K. P., & Dostal, J. (2022). Zircon reveals multistage, magmatic and hydrothermal Rare Earth Element mineralization at Debert Lake, Nova Scotia, Canada. Ore Geology Reviews, 144, 104780. |
| ⓘ 'Tourmaline' Formula: AD3G6 (T6O18)(BO3)3X3Z Reference: Ersay, L. (2020). Multistage, magmatic and hydrothermal evolution of the Debert Lake Rare Earth Element (REE) prospect, Nova Scotia, Canada (Master of Science thesis, University of British Columbia).
Ersay, L., Greenough, J. D., Larson, K. P., & Dostal, J. (2022). Zircon reveals multistage, magmatic and hydrothermal Rare Earth Element mineralization at Debert Lake, Nova Scotia, Canada. Ore Geology Reviews, 144, 104780. |
| ⓘ Zircon Formula: Zr(SiO4) Reference: Ersay, L. (2020). Multistage, magmatic and hydrothermal evolution of the Debert Lake Rare Earth Element (REE) prospect, Nova Scotia, Canada (Master of Science thesis, University of British Columbia).
Ersay, L., Greenough, J. D., Larson, K. P., & Dostal, J. (2022). Zircon reveals multistage, magmatic and hydrothermal Rare Earth Element mineralization at Debert Lake, Nova Scotia, Canada. Ore Geology Reviews, 144, 104780. |
Gallery:
List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification
| Group 1 - Elements | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ⓘ | Gold | 1.AA.05 | Au |
| ⓘ | Mercury | 1.AD.05 | Hg |
| ⓘ | Sulphur | 1.CC.05 | S8 |
| Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts | |||
| ⓘ | Acanthite | 2.BA.35 | Ag2S |
| ⓘ | Chalcocite | 2.BA.05 | Cu2S |
| ⓘ | Chalcopyrite | 2.CB.10a | CuFeS2 |
| ⓘ | Cinnabar | 2.CD.15a | HgS |
| ⓘ | Digenite | 2.BA.10 | Cu9S5 |
| ⓘ | Galena | 2.CD.10 | PbS |
| ⓘ | Greenockite | 2.CB.45 | CdS |
| ⓘ | Pyrite | 2.EB.05a | FeS2 |
| ⓘ | Roxbyite | 2.BA.05 | Cu9S5 |
| ⓘ | Sphalerite | 2.CB.05a | ZnS |
| ⓘ | Spionkopite | 2.CA.05c | Cu39S28 |
| Group 3 - Halides | |||
| ⓘ | Atacamite | 3.DA.10a | Cu2(OH)3Cl |
| ⓘ | Botallackite | 3.DA.10b | Cu2(OH)3Cl |
| ⓘ | Fluorite | 3.AB.25 | CaF2 |
| Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides | |||
| ⓘ | Birnessite | 4.FL.45 | (Na,Ca)0.5(Mn4+,Mn3+)2O4 · 1.5H2O |
| ⓘ | Cuprite | 4.AA.10 | Cu2O |
| ⓘ | Goethite | 4.00. | α-Fe3+O(OH) |
| ⓘ | Hausmannite | 4.BB.10 | Mn2+Mn3+2O4 |
| ⓘ | Hematite | 4.CB.05 | Fe2O3 |
| ⓘ | Ilmenite | 4.CB.05 | Fe2+TiO3 |
| ⓘ | Magnetite | 4.BB.05 | Fe2+Fe3+2O4 |
| ⓘ | Manganite | 4.FD.15 | Mn3+O(OH) |
| ⓘ | 'Pyrochlore Group' | 4.00. | A2Nb2(O,OH)6Z |
| ⓘ | Pyrolusite | 4.DB.05 | Mn4+O2 |
| ⓘ | Quartz | 4.DA.05 | SiO2 |
| ⓘ | var. Agate | 4.DA.05 | SiO2 |
| ⓘ | var. Amethyst | 4.DA.05 | SiO2 |
| Group 5 - Nitrates and Carbonates | |||
| ⓘ | Ankerite ? | 5.AB.10 | Ca(Fe2+,Mg)(CO3)2 |
| ⓘ | Aragonite | 5.AB.15 | CaCO3 |
| ⓘ | Calcite | 5.AB.05 | CaCO3 |
| ⓘ | Dolomite | 5.AB.10 | CaMg(CO3)2 |
| ⓘ | var. Iron-bearing Dolomite | 5.AB.10 | Ca(Mg,Fe)(CO3)2 |
| ⓘ | Hydrozincite | 5.BA.15 | Zn5(CO3)2(OH)6 |
| ⓘ | Malachite | 5.BA.10 | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
| ⓘ | Siderite | 5.AB.05 | FeCO3 |
| ⓘ | var. Sideroplesite | 5.AB.05 | (Fe,Mg)CO3 |
| ⓘ | Smithsonite | 5.AB.05 | ZnCO3 |
| Group 6 - Borates | |||
| ⓘ | Howlite | 6.CB.20 | Ca2B5SiO9(OH)5 |
| Group 7 - Sulphates, Chromates, Molybdates and Tungstates | |||
| ⓘ | Anhydrite | 7.AD.30 | CaSO4 |
| ⓘ | Baryte | 7.AD.35 | BaSO4 |
| ⓘ | Gypsum | 7.CD.40 | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
| ⓘ | var. Satin Spar Gypsum | 7.CD.40 | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
| ⓘ | var. Selenite | 7.CD.40 | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
| Group 9 - Silicates | |||
| ⓘ | Aegirine | 9.DA.25 | NaFe3+Si2O6 |
| ⓘ | Aegirine-augite | 9.DA.20 | (NaaCabFe2+cMgd)(Fe3+eAlfFe2+gMgh)Si2O6 |
| ⓘ | Albite | 9.FA.35 | Na(AlSi3O8) |
| ⓘ | Analcime ? | 9.GB.05 | Na(AlSi2O6) · H2O |
| ⓘ | Arfvedsonite | 9.DE.25 | [Na][Na2][Fe2+4Fe3+]Si8O22(OH)2 |
| ⓘ | Augite | 9.DA.15 | (CaxMgyFez)(Mgy1Fez1)Si2O6 |
| ⓘ | Barrerite | 9.GE.15 | Na2(Si7Al2)O18 · 6H2O |
| ⓘ | Celadonite | 9.EC.15 | K(MgFe3+◻)(Si4O10)(OH)2 |
| ⓘ | Epidote | 9.BG.05a | (CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH) |
| ⓘ | Hemimorphite | 9.BD.10 | Zn4Si2O7(OH)2 · H2O |
| ⓘ | Natrolite ? | 9.GA.05 | Na2Al2Si3O10 · 2H2O |
| ⓘ | Thomsonite-Ca ? | 9.GA.10 | NaCa2[Al5Si5O20] · 6H2O |
| ⓘ | Thorite | 9.AD.30 | Th(SiO4) |
| ⓘ | Titanite | 9.AG.15 | CaTi(SiO4)O |
| ⓘ | Zircon | 9.AD.30 | Zr(SiO4) |
| Unclassified Minerals, Rocks, etc. | |||
| ⓘ | 'Aeschynite' | - | |
| ⓘ | 'Alkali Feldspar' | - | |
| ⓘ | 'Allanite Group' | - | (A12+REE3+)(M13+M23+M32+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH) |
| ⓘ | 'Apatite' | - | Ca5(PO4)3(Cl/F/OH) |
| ⓘ | 'Chabazite' | - | |
| ⓘ | 'Chevkinite Group' | - | |
| ⓘ | 'Chlorite Group' | - | |
| ⓘ | 'Epidote Group' | - | (A12+A22+)(M13+M23+M33+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH) |
| ⓘ | 'Feldspar Group' | - | |
| ⓘ | 'var. Perthite' | - | |
| ⓘ | 'Fergusonite' | - | |
| ⓘ | 'Ferriallanite' | - | |
| ⓘ | 'Gmelinite' | - | |
| ⓘ | 'Heulandite' | - | |
| ⓘ | 'K Feldspar' | - | KAlSi3O8 |
| ⓘ | 'Limonite' | - | |
| ⓘ | 'Monazite' | - | REE(PO4) |
| ⓘ | 'Nioboaeschynite' | - | |
| ⓘ | 'Olivine Group' | - | M2SiO4 |
| ⓘ | 'Plagioclase' | - | (Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8 |
| ⓘ | 'Stilbite Subgroup' | - | M6-7[Al8-9Si27-28O72] · nH2O |
| ⓘ | 'Tourmaline' | - | AD3G6 (T6O18)(BO3)3X3Z |
List of minerals for each chemical element
| H | Hydrogen | |
|---|---|---|
| H | ⓘ Gypsum var. Satin Spar Gypsum | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
| H | ⓘ Goethite | α-Fe3+O(OH) |
| H | ⓘ Hydrozincite | Zn5(CO3)2(OH)6 |
| H | ⓘ Barrerite | Na2(Si7Al2)O18 · 6H2O |
| H | ⓘ Stilbite Subgroup | M6-7[Al8-9Si27-28O72] · nH2O |
| H | ⓘ Manganite | Mn3+O(OH) |
| H | ⓘ Hemimorphite | Zn4Si2O7(OH)2 · H2O |
| H | ⓘ Apatite | Ca5(PO4)3(Cl/F/OH) |
| H | ⓘ Malachite | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
| H | ⓘ Botallackite | Cu2(OH)3Cl |
| H | ⓘ Gypsum | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
| H | ⓘ Atacamite | Cu2(OH)3Cl |
| H | ⓘ Birnessite | (Na,Ca)0.5(Mn4+,Mn3+)2O4 · 1.5H2O |
| H | ⓘ Gypsum var. Selenite | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
| H | ⓘ Howlite | Ca2B5SiO9(OH)5 |
| H | ⓘ Arfvedsonite | [Na][Na2][Fe42+Fe3+]Si8O22(OH)2 |
| H | ⓘ Epidote | (CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH) |
| H | ⓘ Pyrochlore Group | A2Nb2(O,OH)6Z |
| H | ⓘ Allanite Group | (A12+REE3+)(M13+M23+M32+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH) |
| H | ⓘ Epidote Group | (A12+A22+)(M13+M23+M33+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH) |
| H | ⓘ Celadonite | K(MgFe3+◻)(Si4O10)(OH)2 |
| H | ⓘ Thomsonite-Ca | NaCa2[Al5Si5O20] · 6H2O |
| H | ⓘ Analcime | Na(AlSi2O6) · H2O |
| H | ⓘ Natrolite | Na2Al2Si3O10 · 2H2O |
| B | Boron | |
| B | ⓘ Howlite | Ca2B5SiO9(OH)5 |
| B | ⓘ Tourmaline | AD3G6 (T6O18)(BO3)3X3Z |
| C | Carbon | |
| C | ⓘ Calcite | CaCO3 |
| C | ⓘ Dolomite var. Iron-bearing Dolomite | Ca(Mg,Fe)(CO3)2 |
| C | ⓘ Siderite | FeCO3 |
| C | ⓘ Aragonite | CaCO3 |
| C | ⓘ Hydrozincite | Zn5(CO3)2(OH)6 |
| C | ⓘ Smithsonite | ZnCO3 |
| C | ⓘ Malachite | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
| C | ⓘ Dolomite | CaMg(CO3)2 |
| C | ⓘ Siderite var. Sideroplesite | (Fe,Mg)CO3 |
| C | ⓘ Ankerite | Ca(Fe2+,Mg)(CO3)2 |
| O | Oxygen | |
| O | ⓘ Baryte | BaSO4 |
| O | ⓘ Gypsum var. Satin Spar Gypsum | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
| O | ⓘ Goethite | α-Fe3+O(OH) |
| O | ⓘ Hematite | Fe2O3 |
| O | ⓘ Calcite | CaCO3 |
| O | ⓘ Dolomite var. Iron-bearing Dolomite | Ca(Mg,Fe)(CO3)2 |
| O | ⓘ Siderite | FeCO3 |
| O | ⓘ Aragonite | CaCO3 |
| O | ⓘ Hydrozincite | Zn5(CO3)2(OH)6 |
| O | ⓘ Barrerite | Na2(Si7Al2)O18 · 6H2O |
| O | ⓘ Stilbite Subgroup | M6-7[Al8-9Si27-28O72] · nH2O |
| O | ⓘ Quartz | SiO2 |
| O | ⓘ Pyrolusite | Mn4+O2 |
| O | ⓘ Manganite | Mn3+O(OH) |
| O | ⓘ Hausmannite | Mn2+Mn23+O4 |
| O | ⓘ Smithsonite | ZnCO3 |
| O | ⓘ Hemimorphite | Zn4Si2O7(OH)2 · H2O |
| O | ⓘ Quartz var. Amethyst | SiO2 |
| O | ⓘ Magnetite | Fe2+Fe23+O4 |
| O | ⓘ Apatite | Ca5(PO4)3(Cl/F/OH) |
| O | ⓘ Malachite | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
| O | ⓘ Botallackite | Cu2(OH)3Cl |
| O | ⓘ Gypsum | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
| O | ⓘ Dolomite | CaMg(CO3)2 |
| O | ⓘ Atacamite | Cu2(OH)3Cl |
| O | ⓘ Birnessite | (Na,Ca)0.5(Mn4+,Mn3+)2O4 · 1.5H2O |
| O | ⓘ Anhydrite | CaSO4 |
| O | ⓘ Gypsum var. Selenite | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
| O | ⓘ Howlite | Ca2B5SiO9(OH)5 |
| O | ⓘ Siderite var. Sideroplesite | (Fe,Mg)CO3 |
| O | ⓘ Cuprite | Cu2O |
| O | ⓘ Aegirine | NaFe3+Si2O6 |
| O | ⓘ Aegirine-augite | (NaaCabFec2+Mgd)(Fee3+AlfFeg2+Mgh)Si2O6 |
| O | ⓘ Albite | Na(AlSi3O8) |
| O | ⓘ Plagioclase | (Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8 |
| O | ⓘ Arfvedsonite | [Na][Na2][Fe42+Fe3+]Si8O22(OH)2 |
| O | ⓘ Augite | (CaxMgyFez)(Mgy1Fez1)Si2O6 |
| O | ⓘ Epidote | (CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH) |
| O | ⓘ Ilmenite | Fe2+TiO3 |
| O | ⓘ K Feldspar | KAlSi3O8 |
| O | ⓘ Monazite | REE(PO4) |
| O | ⓘ Olivine Group | M2SiO4 |
| O | ⓘ Pyrochlore Group | A2Nb2(O,OH)6Z |
| O | ⓘ Thorite | Th(SiO4) |
| O | ⓘ Titanite | CaTi(SiO4)O |
| O | ⓘ Tourmaline | AD3G6 (T6O18)(BO3)3X3Z |
| O | ⓘ Zircon | Zr(SiO4) |
| O | ⓘ Allanite Group | (A12+REE3+)(M13+M23+M32+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH) |
| O | ⓘ Epidote Group | (A12+A22+)(M13+M23+M33+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH) |
| O | ⓘ Celadonite | K(MgFe3+◻)(Si4O10)(OH)2 |
| O | ⓘ Ankerite | Ca(Fe2+,Mg)(CO3)2 |
| O | ⓘ Thomsonite-Ca | NaCa2[Al5Si5O20] · 6H2O |
| O | ⓘ Analcime | Na(AlSi2O6) · H2O |
| O | ⓘ Natrolite | Na2Al2Si3O10 · 2H2O |
| F | Fluorine | |
| F | ⓘ Apatite | Ca5(PO4)3(Cl/F/OH) |
| F | ⓘ Fluorite | CaF2 |
| Na | Sodium | |
| Na | ⓘ Barrerite | Na2(Si7Al2)O18 · 6H2O |
| Na | ⓘ Birnessite | (Na,Ca)0.5(Mn4+,Mn3+)2O4 · 1.5H2O |
| Na | ⓘ Aegirine | NaFe3+Si2O6 |
| Na | ⓘ Aegirine-augite | (NaaCabFec2+Mgd)(Fee3+AlfFeg2+Mgh)Si2O6 |
| Na | ⓘ Albite | Na(AlSi3O8) |
| Na | ⓘ Plagioclase | (Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8 |
| Na | ⓘ Arfvedsonite | [Na][Na2][Fe42+Fe3+]Si8O22(OH)2 |
| Na | ⓘ Thomsonite-Ca | NaCa2[Al5Si5O20] · 6H2O |
| Na | ⓘ Analcime | Na(AlSi2O6) · H2O |
| Na | ⓘ Natrolite | Na2Al2Si3O10 · 2H2O |
| Mg | Magnesium | |
| Mg | ⓘ Dolomite var. Iron-bearing Dolomite | Ca(Mg,Fe)(CO3)2 |
| Mg | ⓘ Dolomite | CaMg(CO3)2 |
| Mg | ⓘ Siderite var. Sideroplesite | (Fe,Mg)CO3 |
| Mg | ⓘ Aegirine-augite | (NaaCabFec2+Mgd)(Fee3+AlfFeg2+Mgh)Si2O6 |
| Mg | ⓘ Augite | (CaxMgyFez)(Mgy1Fez1)Si2O6 |
| Mg | ⓘ Celadonite | K(MgFe3+◻)(Si4O10)(OH)2 |
| Mg | ⓘ Ankerite | Ca(Fe2+,Mg)(CO3)2 |
| Al | Aluminium | |
| Al | ⓘ Barrerite | Na2(Si7Al2)O18 · 6H2O |
| Al | ⓘ Stilbite Subgroup | M6-7[Al8-9Si27-28O72] · nH2O |
| Al | ⓘ Aegirine-augite | (NaaCabFec2+Mgd)(Fee3+AlfFeg2+Mgh)Si2O6 |
| Al | ⓘ Albite | Na(AlSi3O8) |
| Al | ⓘ Plagioclase | (Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8 |
| Al | ⓘ Epidote | (CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH) |
| Al | ⓘ K Feldspar | KAlSi3O8 |
| Al | ⓘ Thomsonite-Ca | NaCa2[Al5Si5O20] · 6H2O |
| Al | ⓘ Analcime | Na(AlSi2O6) · H2O |
| Al | ⓘ Natrolite | Na2Al2Si3O10 · 2H2O |
| Si | Silicon | |
| Si | ⓘ Barrerite | Na2(Si7Al2)O18 · 6H2O |
| Si | ⓘ Stilbite Subgroup | M6-7[Al8-9Si27-28O72] · nH2O |
| Si | ⓘ Quartz | SiO2 |
| Si | ⓘ Hemimorphite | Zn4Si2O7(OH)2 · H2O |
| Si | ⓘ Quartz var. Amethyst | SiO2 |
| Si | ⓘ Howlite | Ca2B5SiO9(OH)5 |
| Si | ⓘ Aegirine | NaFe3+Si2O6 |
| Si | ⓘ Aegirine-augite | (NaaCabFec2+Mgd)(Fee3+AlfFeg2+Mgh)Si2O6 |
| Si | ⓘ Albite | Na(AlSi3O8) |
| Si | ⓘ Plagioclase | (Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8 |
| Si | ⓘ Arfvedsonite | [Na][Na2][Fe42+Fe3+]Si8O22(OH)2 |
| Si | ⓘ Augite | (CaxMgyFez)(Mgy1Fez1)Si2O6 |
| Si | ⓘ Epidote | (CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH) |
| Si | ⓘ K Feldspar | KAlSi3O8 |
| Si | ⓘ Olivine Group | M2SiO4 |
| Si | ⓘ Thorite | Th(SiO4) |
| Si | ⓘ Titanite | CaTi(SiO4)O |
| Si | ⓘ Zircon | Zr(SiO4) |
| Si | ⓘ Allanite Group | (A12+REE3+)(M13+M23+M32+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH) |
| Si | ⓘ Epidote Group | (A12+A22+)(M13+M23+M33+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH) |
| Si | ⓘ Celadonite | K(MgFe3+◻)(Si4O10)(OH)2 |
| Si | ⓘ Thomsonite-Ca | NaCa2[Al5Si5O20] · 6H2O |
| Si | ⓘ Analcime | Na(AlSi2O6) · H2O |
| Si | ⓘ Natrolite | Na2Al2Si3O10 · 2H2O |
| P | Phosphorus | |
| P | ⓘ Apatite | Ca5(PO4)3(Cl/F/OH) |
| P | ⓘ Monazite | REE(PO4) |
| S | Sulfur | |
| S | ⓘ Baryte | BaSO4 |
| S | ⓘ Gypsum var. Satin Spar Gypsum | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
| S | ⓘ Chalcopyrite | CuFeS2 |
| S | ⓘ Sphalerite | ZnS |
| S | ⓘ Pyrite | FeS2 |
| S | ⓘ Galena | PbS |
| S | ⓘ Acanthite | Ag2S |
| S | ⓘ Cinnabar | HgS |
| S | ⓘ Chalcocite | Cu2S |
| S | ⓘ Gypsum | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
| S | ⓘ Spionkopite | Cu39S28 |
| S | ⓘ Roxbyite | Cu9S5 |
| S | ⓘ Digenite | Cu9S5 |
| S | ⓘ Sulphur | S8 |
| S | ⓘ Anhydrite | CaSO4 |
| S | ⓘ Gypsum var. Selenite | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
| S | ⓘ Greenockite | CdS |
| Cl | Chlorine | |
| Cl | ⓘ Apatite | Ca5(PO4)3(Cl/F/OH) |
| Cl | ⓘ Botallackite | Cu2(OH)3Cl |
| Cl | ⓘ Atacamite | Cu2(OH)3Cl |
| K | Potassium | |
| K | ⓘ K Feldspar | KAlSi3O8 |
| K | ⓘ Celadonite | K(MgFe3+◻)(Si4O10)(OH)2 |
| Ca | Calcium | |
| Ca | ⓘ Gypsum var. Satin Spar Gypsum | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
| Ca | ⓘ Calcite | CaCO3 |
| Ca | ⓘ Dolomite var. Iron-bearing Dolomite | Ca(Mg,Fe)(CO3)2 |
| Ca | ⓘ Aragonite | CaCO3 |
| Ca | ⓘ Apatite | Ca5(PO4)3(Cl/F/OH) |
| Ca | ⓘ Fluorite | CaF2 |
| Ca | ⓘ Gypsum | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
| Ca | ⓘ Dolomite | CaMg(CO3)2 |
| Ca | ⓘ Birnessite | (Na,Ca)0.5(Mn4+,Mn3+)2O4 · 1.5H2O |
| Ca | ⓘ Anhydrite | CaSO4 |
| Ca | ⓘ Gypsum var. Selenite | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
| Ca | ⓘ Howlite | Ca2B5SiO9(OH)5 |
| Ca | ⓘ Aegirine-augite | (NaaCabFec2+Mgd)(Fee3+AlfFeg2+Mgh)Si2O6 |
| Ca | ⓘ Plagioclase | (Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8 |
| Ca | ⓘ Augite | (CaxMgyFez)(Mgy1Fez1)Si2O6 |
| Ca | ⓘ Epidote | (CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH) |
| Ca | ⓘ Titanite | CaTi(SiO4)O |
| Ca | ⓘ Ankerite | Ca(Fe2+,Mg)(CO3)2 |
| Ca | ⓘ Thomsonite-Ca | NaCa2[Al5Si5O20] · 6H2O |
| Ti | Titanium | |
| Ti | ⓘ Ilmenite | Fe2+TiO3 |
| Ti | ⓘ Titanite | CaTi(SiO4)O |
| Mn | Manganese | |
| Mn | ⓘ Pyrolusite | Mn4+O2 |
| Mn | ⓘ Manganite | Mn3+O(OH) |
| Mn | ⓘ Hausmannite | Mn2+Mn23+O4 |
| Mn | ⓘ Birnessite | (Na,Ca)0.5(Mn4+,Mn3+)2O4 · 1.5H2O |
| Fe | Iron | |
| Fe | ⓘ Goethite | α-Fe3+O(OH) |
| Fe | ⓘ Hematite | Fe2O3 |
| Fe | ⓘ Dolomite var. Iron-bearing Dolomite | Ca(Mg,Fe)(CO3)2 |
| Fe | ⓘ Siderite | FeCO3 |
| Fe | ⓘ Chalcopyrite | CuFeS2 |
| Fe | ⓘ Pyrite | FeS2 |
| Fe | ⓘ Magnetite | Fe2+Fe23+O4 |
| Fe | ⓘ Siderite var. Sideroplesite | (Fe,Mg)CO3 |
| Fe | ⓘ Aegirine | NaFe3+Si2O6 |
| Fe | ⓘ Aegirine-augite | (NaaCabFec2+Mgd)(Fee3+AlfFeg2+Mgh)Si2O6 |
| Fe | ⓘ Arfvedsonite | [Na][Na2][Fe42+Fe3+]Si8O22(OH)2 |
| Fe | ⓘ Augite | (CaxMgyFez)(Mgy1Fez1)Si2O6 |
| Fe | ⓘ Epidote | (CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH) |
| Fe | ⓘ Ilmenite | Fe2+TiO3 |
| Fe | ⓘ Celadonite | K(MgFe3+◻)(Si4O10)(OH)2 |
| Fe | ⓘ Ankerite | Ca(Fe2+,Mg)(CO3)2 |
| Cu | Copper | |
| Cu | ⓘ Chalcopyrite | CuFeS2 |
| Cu | ⓘ Chalcocite | Cu2S |
| Cu | ⓘ Malachite | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
| Cu | ⓘ Botallackite | Cu2(OH)3Cl |
| Cu | ⓘ Spionkopite | Cu39S28 |
| Cu | ⓘ Atacamite | Cu2(OH)3Cl |
| Cu | ⓘ Roxbyite | Cu9S5 |
| Cu | ⓘ Digenite | Cu9S5 |
| Cu | ⓘ Cuprite | Cu2O |
| Zn | Zinc | |
| Zn | ⓘ Hydrozincite | Zn5(CO3)2(OH)6 |
| Zn | ⓘ Sphalerite | ZnS |
| Zn | ⓘ Smithsonite | ZnCO3 |
| Zn | ⓘ Hemimorphite | Zn4Si2O7(OH)2 · H2O |
| Zr | Zirconium | |
| Zr | ⓘ Zircon | Zr(SiO4) |
| Nb | Niobium | |
| Nb | ⓘ Pyrochlore Group | A2Nb2(O,OH)6Z |
| Ag | Silver | |
| Ag | ⓘ Acanthite | Ag2S |
| Cd | Cadmium | |
| Cd | ⓘ Greenockite | CdS |
| Ba | Barium | |
| Ba | ⓘ Baryte | BaSO4 |
| Au | Gold | |
| Au | ⓘ Gold | Au |
| Hg | Mercury | |
| Hg | ⓘ Mercury | Hg |
| Hg | ⓘ Cinnabar | HgS |
| Pb | Lead | |
| Pb | ⓘ Galena | PbS |
| Th | Thorium | |
| Th | ⓘ Thorite | Th(SiO4) |
Fossils
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| Youngest Fossil Listed | 0.01 Ma (Pleistocene) | |||||||||
| Oldest Fossil Listed | 359 Ma (Late/Upper Devonian) | |||||||||
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References
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Eureka mine, Five Islands, Colchester Co., Nova Scotia, Canada