Log InRegister
Quick Links : The Mindat ManualThe Rock H. Currier Digital LibraryMindat Newsletter [Free Download]
Home PageAbout MindatThe Mindat ManualHistory of MindatCopyright StatusWho We AreContact UsAdvertise on Mindat
Donate to MindatCorporate SponsorshipSponsor a PageSponsored PagesMindat AdvertisersAdvertise on Mindat
Learning CenterWhat is a mineral?The most common minerals on earthInformation for EducatorsMindat ArticlesThe ElementsThe Rock H. Currier Digital LibraryGeologic Time
Minerals by PropertiesMinerals by ChemistryAdvanced Locality SearchRandom MineralRandom LocalitySearch by minIDLocalities Near MeSearch ArticlesSearch GlossaryMore Search Options
Search For:
Mineral Name:
Locality Name:
Keyword(s):
 
The Mindat ManualAdd a New PhotoRate PhotosLocality Edit ReportCoordinate Completion ReportAdd Glossary Item
Mining CompaniesStatisticsUsersMineral MuseumsClubs & OrganizationsMineral Shows & EventsThe Mindat DirectoryDevice SettingsThe Mineral Quiz
Photo SearchPhoto GalleriesSearch by ColorNew Photos TodayNew Photos YesterdayMembers' Photo GalleriesPast Photo of the Day GalleryPhotography

Sebeşu de Sus (Oltfelsősebes), Făgăraș Mountains, Sibiu County, Romaniai
Regional Level Types
Sebeşu de Sus (Oltfelsősebes)- not defined -
Făgăraș MountainsMountain Range
Sibiu CountyCounty
RomaniaCountry
Sebeşu de Sus (Oltfelsősebes), Făgăraș Mountains, Carpathian Mountains, Europe

This page is currently not sponsored. Click here to sponsor this page.
PhotosMapsSearch
Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
45° North , 24° East (est.)
Estimate based on other nearby localities or region boundaries.
Margin of Error:
~1km
Name(s) in local language(s):
Sebeşu de Sus, Munţii Făgăraş, Judeţul Sibiu, România (in Romanian); Oltfelsősebes, Fogarasi-havasok, Szeben megye, Románia (in Hungarian)


Surroundings of Sebeşu de Sus are built-up of metamorphic rocks, mainly mica schists and gneisses.

Select Mineral List Type

Standard Detailed Gallery Strunz Chemical Elements

Mineral List


4 valid minerals.

Detailed Mineral List:

Almandine
Formula: Fe2+3Al2(SiO4)3
Reference: Szakáll, S. (2004): Sebeşu de Sus (Felsősebes). In: Szakáll, S. (Ed.): 120 ásványlelőhely a Kárpátokból [120 mineral localities from the Carpathians]. Kőország Kiadó és Magyar Minerofil Társaság, Budapest-Miskolc, pp. 121-122.
Kyanite
Formula: Al2(SiO4)O
Reference: Szakáll, S. (2004): Sebeşu de Sus (Felsősebes). In: Szakáll, S. (Ed.): 120 ásványlelőhely a Kárpátokból [120 mineral localities from the Carpathians]. Kőország Kiadó és Magyar Minerofil Társaság, Budapest-Miskolc, pp. 121-122.
Staurolite
Formula: Fe2+2Al9Si4O23(OH)
Reference: Szakáll, S. (2004): Sebeşu de Sus (Felsősebes). In: Szakáll, S. (Ed.): 120 ásványlelőhely a Kárpátokból [120 mineral localities from the Carpathians]. Kőország Kiadó és Magyar Minerofil Társaság, Budapest-Miskolc, pp. 121-122.
'Tourmaline'
Formula: AD3G6 (T6O18)(BO3)3X3Z
Reference: Szakáll, S. (2004): Sebeşu de Sus (Felsősebes). In: Szakáll, S. (Ed.): 120 ásványlelőhely a Kárpátokból [120 mineral localities from the Carpathians]. Kőország Kiadó és Magyar Minerofil Társaság, Budapest-Miskolc, pp. 121-122.
Tremolite
Formula: ◻{Ca2}{Mg5}(Si8O22)(OH)2
Reference: Szakáll, S. (2004): Sebeşu de Sus (Felsősebes). In: Szakáll, S. (Ed.): 120 ásványlelőhely a Kárpátokból [120 mineral localities from the Carpathians]. Kőország Kiadó és Magyar Minerofil Társaság, Budapest-Miskolc, pp. 121-122.

List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification

Group 9 - Silicates
Almandine9.AD.25Fe2+3Al2(SiO4)3
Kyanite9.AF.15Al2(SiO4)O
Staurolite9.AF.30Fe2+2Al9Si4O23(OH)
Tremolite9.DE.10◻{Ca2}{Mg5}(Si8O22)(OH)2
Unclassified Minerals, Rocks, etc.
'Tourmaline'-AD3G6 (T6O18)(BO3)3X3Z

List of minerals for each chemical element

HHydrogen
H StauroliteFe22+Al9Si4O23(OH)
H Tremolite◻{Ca2}{Mg5}(Si8O22)(OH)2
BBoron
B TourmalineAD3G6 (T6O18)(BO3)3X3Z
OOxygen
O AlmandineFe32+Al2(SiO4)3
O StauroliteFe22+Al9Si4O23(OH)
O KyaniteAl2(SiO4)O
O Tremolite◻{Ca2}{Mg5}(Si8O22)(OH)2
O TourmalineAD3G6 (T6O18)(BO3)3X3Z
MgMagnesium
Mg Tremolite◻{Ca2}{Mg5}(Si8O22)(OH)2
AlAluminium
Al AlmandineFe32+Al2(SiO4)3
Al StauroliteFe22+Al9Si4O23(OH)
Al KyaniteAl2(SiO4)O
SiSilicon
Si AlmandineFe32+Al2(SiO4)3
Si StauroliteFe22+Al9Si4O23(OH)
Si KyaniteAl2(SiO4)O
Si Tremolite◻{Ca2}{Mg5}(Si8O22)(OH)2
CaCalcium
Ca Tremolite◻{Ca2}{Mg5}(Si8O22)(OH)2
FeIron
Fe AlmandineFe32+Al2(SiO4)3
Fe StauroliteFe22+Al9Si4O23(OH)

References

Sort by

Year (asc) Year (desc) Author (A-Z) Author (Z-A)
Szakáll, S. (2004): Sebeşu de Sus (Felsősebes). In: Szakáll, S. (Ed.): 120 ásványlelőhely a Kárpátokból [120 mineral localities from the Carpathians]. Kőország Kiadó és Magyar Minerofil Társaság, Budapest-Miskolc, pp. 121-122.

Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality

Eurasian PlateTectonic Plate
EuropeContinent

This page contains all mineral locality references listed on mindat.org. This does not claim to be a complete list. If you know of more minerals from this site, please register so you can add to our database. This locality information is for reference purposes only. You should never attempt to visit any sites listed in mindat.org without first ensuring that you have the permission of the land and/or mineral rights holders for access and that you are aware of all safety precautions necessary.
 
and/or  
Mindat Discussions Facebook Logo Instagram Logo Discord Logo
Mindat.org is an outreach project of the Hudson Institute of Mineralogy, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.
Copyright © mindat.org and the Hudson Institute of Mineralogy 1993-2024, except where stated. Most political location boundaries are © OpenStreetMap contributors. Mindat.org relies on the contributions of thousands of members and supporters. Founded in 2000 by Jolyon Ralph.
Privacy Policy - Terms & Conditions - Contact Us / DMCA issues - Report a bug/vulnerability Current server date and time: May 15, 2024 10:03:01 Page updated: January 13, 2023 05:46:46
Go to top of page