Montalbion Mine, Mareeba Shire, Queensland, Australiai
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Montalbion Mine | Mine |
| Mareeba Shire | Shire |
| Queensland | State |
| Australia | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
17° 24' 24'' South , 145° 8' 24'' East
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
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Deposit first discovered:
1885
KΓΆppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Upper Barron | 347 (2018) | 13.3km |
| Wondecla | 951 (2011) | 27.6km |
| Atherton | 6,959 (2015) | 38.7km |
| Ravenshoe | 1,440 (2016) | 42.9km |
| Tolga | 1,772 (2018) | 43.4km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Atherton Tableland Mineral & Lapidary Club Inc. | Tolga, Queensland | 43km |
A former silver mine that operated as an open cut and underground operation between 1885 and 1895.
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57 valid minerals.
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| β Aluminite Formula: Al2(SO4)(OH)4 · 7H2O Reference: Harris, D.L., Lottermoser, B.G., Duchesne, J. (2003) Ephemeral acid mine drainage at the Montalbion silver mine, north Queensland. Australian Journal of Earth Sciences, 50(5), 797-809. |
| β Alunogen Formula: Al2(SO4)3 · 17H2O Reference: Harris, D.L., Lottermoser, B.G., Duchesne, J. (2003) Ephemeral acid mine drainage at the Montalbion silver mine, north Queensland. Australian Journal of Earth Sciences, 50(5), 797-809. |
| β Anglesite Formula: PbSO4 Reference: Harris, D.L., Lottermoser, B.G., Duchesne, J. (2003) Ephemeral acid mine drainage at the Montalbion silver mine, north Queensland. Australian Journal of Earth Sciences, 50(5), 797-809. |
| β Antlerite Formula: Cu3(SO4)(OH)4 Reference: Harris, D.L., Lottermoser, B.G., Duchesne, J. (2003) Ephemeral acid mine drainage at the Montalbion silver mine, north Queensland. Australian Journal of Earth Sciences, 50(5), 797-809. |
| β Arsenopyrite Formula: FeAsS Reference: Harris, D.L., Lottermoser, B.G., Duchesne, J. (2003) Ephemeral acid mine drainage at the Montalbion silver mine, north Queensland. Australian Journal of Earth Sciences, 50(5), 797-809. |
| β Beaverite-(Cu) Formula: Pb(Fe3+2Cu)(SO4)2(OH)6 Reference: Harris, D.L., Lottermoser, B.G., Duchesne, J. (2003) Ephemeral acid mine drainage at the Montalbion silver mine, north Queensland. Australian Journal of Earth Sciences, 50(5), 797-809. |
| β Beudantite Formula: PbFe3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6 Reference: Harris, D.L., Lottermoser, B.G., Duchesne, J. (2003) Ephemeral acid mine drainage at the Montalbion silver mine, north Queensland. Australian Journal of Earth Sciences, 50(5), 797-809. |
| β Bonattite Formula: CuSO4 · 3H2O Reference: Harris, D.L., Lottermoser, B.G., Duchesne, J. (2003) Ephemeral acid mine drainage at the Montalbion silver mine, north Queensland. Australian Journal of Earth Sciences, 50(5), 797-809. |
| β Bournonite Formula: PbCuSbS3 Reference: Harris, D.L., Lottermoser, B.G., Duchesne, J. (2003) Ephemeral acid mine drainage at the Montalbion silver mine, north Queensland. Australian Journal of Earth Sciences, 50(5), 797-809. |
| β Brochantite Formula: Cu4(SO4)(OH)6 Reference: Harris, D.L., Lottermoser, B.G., Duchesne, J. (2003) Ephemeral acid mine drainage at the Montalbion silver mine, north Queensland. Australian Journal of Earth Sciences, 50(5), 797-809. |
| β Cassiterite Formula: SnO2 Reference: Harris, D.L., Lottermoser, B.G., Duchesne, J. (2003) Ephemeral acid mine drainage at the Montalbion silver mine, north Queensland. Australian Journal of Earth Sciences, 50(5), 797-809. |
| β Chalcanthite Formula: CuSO4 · 5H2O Reference: Harris, D.L., Lottermoser, B.G., Duchesne, J. (2003) Ephemeral acid mine drainage at the Montalbion silver mine, north Queensland. Australian Journal of Earth Sciences, 50(5), 797-809. |
| β Chalcocite Formula: Cu2S Reference: Harris, D.L., Lottermoser, B.G., Duchesne, J. (2003) Ephemeral acid mine drainage at the Montalbion silver mine, north Queensland. Australian Journal of Earth Sciences, 50(5), 797-809. |
| β Chalcopyrite Formula: CuFeS2 Reference: Harris, D.L., Lottermoser, B.G., Duchesne, J. (2003) Ephemeral acid mine drainage at the Montalbion silver mine, north Queensland. Australian Journal of Earth Sciences, 50(5), 797-809. |
| β Cobaltite Formula: CoAsS Reference: Harris, D.L., Lottermoser, B.G., Duchesne, J. (2003) Ephemeral acid mine drainage at the Montalbion silver mine, north Queensland. Australian Journal of Earth Sciences, 50(5), 797-809. |
| β Covellite Formula: CuS Reference: Harris, D.L., Lottermoser, B.G., Duchesne, J. (2003) Ephemeral acid mine drainage at the Montalbion silver mine, north Queensland. Australian Journal of Earth Sciences, 50(5), 797-809. |
| β Cuprite Formula: Cu2O Reference: Harris, D.L., Lottermoser, B.G., Duchesne, J. (2003) Ephemeral acid mine drainage at the Montalbion silver mine, north Queensland. Australian Journal of Earth Sciences, 50(5), 797-809. |
| β Dickite Formula: Al2(Si2O5)(OH)4 Reference: Harris, D.L., Lottermoser, B.G., Duchesne, J. (2003) Ephemeral acid mine drainage at the Montalbion silver mine, north Queensland. Australian Journal of Earth Sciences, 50(5), 797-809. |
| β Dietrichite Formula: (Zn,Fe2+,Mn2+)Al2(SO4)4 · 22H2O Reference: Harris, D.L., Lottermoser, B.G., Duchesne, J. (2003) Ephemeral acid mine drainage at the Montalbion silver mine, north Queensland. Australian Journal of Earth Sciences, 50(5), 797-809. |
| β Epsomite Formula: MgSO4 · 7H2O Reference: Harris, D.L., Lottermoser, B.G., Duchesne, J. (2003) Ephemeral acid mine drainage at the Montalbion silver mine, north Queensland. Australian Journal of Earth Sciences, 50(5), 797-809. |
| β Galena Formula: PbS Reference: Harris, D.L., Lottermoser, B.G., Duchesne, J. (2003) Ephemeral acid mine drainage at the Montalbion silver mine, north Queensland. Australian Journal of Earth Sciences, 50(5), 797-809. |
| β Galena var. Silver-bearing Galena Formula: PbS with Ag Reference: Harris, D.L., Lottermoser, B.G., Duchesne, J. (2003) Ephemeral acid mine drainage at the Montalbion silver mine, north Queensland. Australian Journal of Earth Sciences, 50(5), 797-809. |
| β Goethite Formula: Ξ±-Fe3+O(OH) Reference: Harris, D.L., Lottermoser, B.G., Duchesne, J. (2003) Ephemeral acid mine drainage at the Montalbion silver mine, north Queensland. Australian Journal of Earth Sciences, 50(5), 797-809. |
| β Gunningite Formula: ZnSO4 · H2O Reference: Harris, D.L., Lottermoser, B.G., Duchesne, J. (2003) Ephemeral acid mine drainage at the Montalbion silver mine, north Queensland. Australian Journal of Earth Sciences, 50(5), 797-809. |
| β Gypsum Formula: CaSO4 · 2H2O Reference: Harris, D.L., Lottermoser, B.G., Duchesne, J. (2003) Ephemeral acid mine drainage at the Montalbion silver mine, north Queensland. Australian Journal of Earth Sciences, 50(5), 797-809. |
| β Hematite Formula: Fe2O3 Reference: Harris, D.L., Lottermoser, B.G., Duchesne, J. (2003) Ephemeral acid mine drainage at the Montalbion silver mine, north Queensland. Australian Journal of Earth Sciences, 50(5), 797-809. |
| β Hexahydrite Formula: MgSO4 · 6H2O Reference: Harris, D.L., Lottermoser, B.G., Duchesne, J. (2003) Ephemeral acid mine drainage at the Montalbion silver mine, north Queensland. Australian Journal of Earth Sciences, 50(5), 797-809. |
| β Jarosite Formula: KFe3+ 3(SO4)2(OH)6 Reference: Harris, D.L., Lottermoser, B.G., Duchesne, J. (2003) Ephemeral acid mine drainage at the Montalbion silver mine, north Queensland. Australian Journal of Earth Sciences, 50(5), 797-809. |
| β Kalinite Formula: KAl(SO4)2 · 11H2O Reference: Harris, D.L., Lottermoser, B.G., Duchesne, J. (2003) Ephemeral acid mine drainage at the Montalbion silver mine, north Queensland. Australian Journal of Earth Sciences, 50(5), 797-809. |
| β 'K-alum' Reference: Harris, D.L., Lottermoser, B.G., Duchesne, J. (2003) Ephemeral acid mine drainage at the Montalbion silver mine, north Queensland. Australian Journal of Earth Sciences, 50(5), 797-809. |
| β KrΓΆhnkite Formula: Na2Cu(SO4)2 · 2H2O Reference: Harris, D.L., Lottermoser, B.G., Duchesne, J. (2003) Ephemeral acid mine drainage at the Montalbion silver mine, north Queensland. Australian Journal of Earth Sciences, 50(5), 797-809. |
| β Marcasite Formula: FeS2 Reference: Harris, D.L., Lottermoser, B.G., Duchesne, J. (2003) Ephemeral acid mine drainage at the Montalbion silver mine, north Queensland. Australian Journal of Earth Sciences, 50(5), 797-809. |
| β Melanterite Formula: Fe2+(H2O)6SO4 · H2O Reference: Harris, D.L., Lottermoser, B.G., Duchesne, J. (2003) Ephemeral acid mine drainage at the Montalbion silver mine, north Queensland. Australian Journal of Earth Sciences, 50(5), 797-809. |
| β Metavoltine Formula: K2Na6Fe2+Fe3+6O2(SO4)12 · 18H2O Reference: Harris, D.L., Lottermoser, B.G., Duchesne, J. (2003) Ephemeral acid mine drainage at the Montalbion silver mine, north Queensland. Australian Journal of Earth Sciences, 50(5), 797-809. |
| β Muscovite Formula: KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 Reference: Harris, D.L., Lottermoser, B.G., Duchesne, J. (2003) Ephemeral acid mine drainage at the Montalbion silver mine, north Queensland. Australian Journal of Earth Sciences, 50(5), 797-809. |
| β Muscovite var. Illite Formula: K0.65Al2.0[Al0.65Si3.35O10](OH)2 Reference: Harris, D.L., Lottermoser, B.G., Duchesne, J. (2003) Ephemeral acid mine drainage at the Montalbion silver mine, north Queensland. Australian Journal of Earth Sciences, 50(5), 797-809. |
| β Muscovite var. Sericite Formula: KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 Reference: Harris, D.L., Lottermoser, B.G., Duchesne, J. (2003) Ephemeral acid mine drainage at the Montalbion silver mine, north Queensland. Australian Journal of Earth Sciences, 50(5), 797-809. |
| β Osarizawaite Formula: Pb(Al2Cu2+)(SO4)2(OH)6 Reference: Harris, D.L., Lottermoser, B.G., Duchesne, J. (2003) Ephemeral acid mine drainage at the Montalbion silver mine, north Queensland. Australian Journal of Earth Sciences, 50(5), 797-809. |
| β Pentahydrite Formula: MgSO4 · 5H2O Reference: Harris, D.L., Lottermoser, B.G., Duchesne, J. (2003) Ephemeral acid mine drainage at the Montalbion silver mine, north Queensland. Australian Journal of Earth Sciences, 50(5), 797-809. |
| β Picromerite Formula: K2Mg(SO4)2 · 6H2O Reference: Harris, D.L., Lottermoser, B.G., Duchesne, J. (2003) Ephemeral acid mine drainage at the Montalbion silver mine, north Queensland. Australian Journal of Earth Sciences, 50(5), 797-809. |
| β Plumbojarosite Formula: Pb0.5Fe3+3(SO4)2(OH)6 Reference: Harris, D.L., Lottermoser, B.G., Duchesne, J. (2003) Ephemeral acid mine drainage at the Montalbion silver mine, north Queensland. Australian Journal of Earth Sciences, 50(5), 797-809. |
| β Pyrite Formula: FeS2 Reference: Harris, D.L., Lottermoser, B.G., Duchesne, J. (2003) Ephemeral acid mine drainage at the Montalbion silver mine, north Queensland. Australian Journal of Earth Sciences, 50(5), 797-809. |
| β Pyrrhotite Formula: Fe1-xS Reference: Harris, D.L., Lottermoser, B.G., Duchesne, J. (2003) Ephemeral acid mine drainage at the Montalbion silver mine, north Queensland. Australian Journal of Earth Sciences, 50(5), 797-809. |
| β Quartz Formula: SiO2 Reference: Harris, D.L., Lottermoser, B.G., Duchesne, J. (2003) Ephemeral acid mine drainage at the Montalbion silver mine, north Queensland. Australian Journal of Earth Sciences, 50(5), 797-809. |
| β Ramsbeckite Formula: (Cu,Zn)15(SO4)4(OH)22 · 6H2O Reference: Harris, D.L., Lottermoser, B.G., Duchesne, J. (2003) Ephemeral acid mine drainage at the Montalbion silver mine, north Queensland. Australian Journal of Earth Sciences, 50(5), 797-809. |
| β Rostite Formula: Al(SO4)(OH) · 5H2O Reference: Harris, D.L., Lottermoser, B.G., Duchesne, J. (2003) Ephemeral acid mine drainage at the Montalbion silver mine, north Queensland. Australian Journal of Earth Sciences, 50(5), 797-809. |
| β Schwertmannite Formula: Fe3+16(OH,SO4)12-13O16 · 10-12H2O Reference: Harris, D.L., Lottermoser, B.G., Duchesne, J. (2003) Ephemeral acid mine drainage at the Montalbion silver mine, north Queensland. Australian Journal of Earth Sciences, 50(5), 797-809. |
| β Scorodite Formula: Fe3+AsO4 · 2H2O Reference: Harris, D.L., Lottermoser, B.G., Duchesne, J. (2003) Ephemeral acid mine drainage at the Montalbion silver mine, north Queensland. Australian Journal of Earth Sciences, 50(5), 797-809. |
| β Siderite Formula: FeCO3 Reference: Harris, D.L., Lottermoser, B.G., Duchesne, J. (2003) Ephemeral acid mine drainage at the Montalbion silver mine, north Queensland. Australian Journal of Earth Sciences, 50(5), 797-809. |
| β Sideronatrite Formula: Na2Fe(SO4)2(OH) · 3H2O Reference: Harris, D.L., Lottermoser, B.G., Duchesne, J. (2003) Ephemeral acid mine drainage at the Montalbion silver mine, north Queensland. Australian Journal of Earth Sciences, 50(5), 797-809. |
| β Spangolite Formula: Cu6Al(SO4)(OH)12Cl · 3H2O Reference: Harris, D.L., Lottermoser, B.G., Duchesne, J. (2003) Ephemeral acid mine drainage at the Montalbion silver mine, north Queensland. Australian Journal of Earth Sciences, 50(5), 797-809. |
| β Sphalerite Formula: ZnS Reference: Harris, D.L., Lottermoser, B.G., Duchesne, J. (2003) Ephemeral acid mine drainage at the Montalbion silver mine, north Queensland. Australian Journal of Earth Sciences, 50(5), 797-809. |
| β Stannite Formula: Cu2FeSnS4 Reference: Harris, D.L., Lottermoser, B.G., Duchesne, J. (2003) Ephemeral acid mine drainage at the Montalbion silver mine, north Queensland. Australian Journal of Earth Sciences, 50(5), 797-809. |
| β Sternbergite Formula: AgFe2S3 Reference: Harris, D.L., Lottermoser, B.G., Duchesne, J. (2003) Ephemeral acid mine drainage at the Montalbion silver mine, north Queensland. Australian Journal of Earth Sciences, 50(5), 797-809. |
| β Stibnite Formula: Sb2S3 Reference: Harris, D.L., Lottermoser, B.G., Duchesne, J. (2003) Ephemeral acid mine drainage at the Montalbion silver mine, north Queensland. Australian Journal of Earth Sciences, 50(5), 797-809. |
| β Sulphur Formula: S8 Reference: Harris, D.L., Lottermoser, B.G., Duchesne, J. (2003) Ephemeral acid mine drainage at the Montalbion silver mine, north Queensland. Australian Journal of Earth Sciences, 50(5), 797-809. |
| β Szomolnokite Formula: FeSO4 · H2O Reference: Harris, D.L., Lottermoser, B.G., Duchesne, J. (2003) Ephemeral acid mine drainage at the Montalbion silver mine, north Queensland. Australian Journal of Earth Sciences, 50(5), 797-809. |
| β Tamarugite Formula: NaAl(SO4)2 · 6H2O Reference: Harris, D.L., Lottermoser, B.G., Duchesne, J. (2003) Ephemeral acid mine drainage at the Montalbion silver mine, north Queensland. Australian Journal of Earth Sciences, 50(5), 797-809. |
| β Tenorite Formula: CuO Reference: Harris, D.L., Lottermoser, B.G., Duchesne, J. (2003) Ephemeral acid mine drainage at the Montalbion silver mine, north Queensland. Australian Journal of Earth Sciences, 50(5), 797-809. |
| β 'Tetrahedrite Subgroup' Formula: Cu6(Cu4C2+2)Sb4S12S Reference: Harris, D.L., Lottermoser, B.G., Duchesne, J. (2003) Ephemeral acid mine drainage at the Montalbion silver mine, north Queensland. Australian Journal of Earth Sciences, 50(5), 797-809. |
| β 'Tetrahedrite Subgroup var. Silver-bearing Tetrahedrite' Formula: (Cu,Ag)6[Cu4(Fe,Zn)2]Sb4S13 Reference: Harris, D.L., Lottermoser, B.G., Duchesne, J. (2003) Ephemeral acid mine drainage at the Montalbion silver mine, north Queensland. Australian Journal of Earth Sciences, 50(5), 797-809. |
| β 'Wolframite Group' Reference: Harris, D.L., Lottermoser, B.G., Duchesne, J. (2003) Ephemeral acid mine drainage at the Montalbion silver mine, north Queensland. Australian Journal of Earth Sciences, 50(5), 797-809. |
| β Wroewolfeite Formula: Cu4(SO4)(OH)6 · 2H2O Reference: Harris, D.L., Lottermoser, B.G., Duchesne, J. (2003) Ephemeral acid mine drainage at the Montalbion silver mine, north Queensland. Australian Journal of Earth Sciences, 50(5), 797-809. |
| β Zaherite Formula: Al12(SO4)5(OH)26 · 20H2O Reference: Harris, D.L., Lottermoser, B.G., Duchesne, J. (2003) Ephemeral acid mine drainage at the Montalbion silver mine, north Queensland. Australian Journal of Earth Sciences, 50(5), 797-809. |
Gallery:
List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification
| Group 1 - Elements | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| β | Sulphur | 1.CC.05 | S8 |
| Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts | |||
| β | Arsenopyrite | 2.EB.20 | FeAsS |
| β | Bournonite | 2.GA.50 | PbCuSbS3 |
| β | Chalcocite | 2.BA.05 | Cu2S |
| β | Chalcopyrite | 2.CB.10a | CuFeS2 |
| β | Cobaltite | 2.EB.25 | CoAsS |
| β | Covellite | 2.CA.05a | CuS |
| β | Galena | 2.CD.10 | PbS |
| β | var. Silver-bearing Galena | 2.CD.10 | PbS with Ag |
| β | Marcasite | 2.EB.10a | FeS2 |
| β | Pyrite | 2.EB.05a | FeS2 |
| β | Pyrrhotite | 2.CC.10 | Fe1-xS |
| β | Sphalerite | 2.CB.05a | ZnS |
| β | Stannite | 2.CB.15a | Cu2FeSnS4 |
| β | Sternbergite | 2.CB.65 | AgFe2S3 |
| β | Stibnite | 2.DB.05 | Sb2S3 |
| β | 'Tetrahedrite Subgroup' | 2.GB.05 | Cu6(Cu4C2+2)Sb4S12S |
| β | 'var. Silver-bearing Tetrahedrite' | 2.GB.05 | (Cu,Ag)6[Cu4(Fe,Zn)2]Sb4S13 |
| Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides | |||
| β | Cassiterite | 4.DB.05 | SnO2 |
| β | Cuprite | 4.AA.10 | Cu2O |
| β | Goethite | 4.00. | Ξ±-Fe3+O(OH) |
| β | Hematite | 4.CB.05 | Fe2O3 |
| β | Quartz | 4.DA.05 | SiO2 |
| β | Tenorite | 4.AB.10 | CuO |
| β | 'Wolframite Group' | 4.DB.30 va | |
| Group 5 - Nitrates and Carbonates | |||
| β | Siderite | 5.AB.05 | FeCO3 |
| Group 7 - Sulphates, Chromates, Molybdates and Tungstates | |||
| β | Aluminite | 7.DC.05 | Al2(SO4)(OH)4 Β· 7H2O |
| β | Alunogen | 7.CB.45 | Al2(SO4)3 Β· 17H2O |
| β | Anglesite | 7.AD.35 | PbSO4 |
| β | Antlerite | 7.BB.15 | Cu3(SO4)(OH)4 |
| β | Beaverite-(Cu) | 7.BC.10 | Pb(Fe3+2Cu)(SO4)2(OH)6 |
| β | Bonattite | 7.CB.10 | CuSO4 Β· 3H2O |
| β | Brochantite | 7.BB.25 | Cu4(SO4)(OH)6 |
| β | Chalcanthite | 7.CB.20 | CuSO4 Β· 5H2O |
| β | Dietrichite | 7.CB.85 | (Zn,Fe2+,Mn2+)Al2(SO4)4 Β· 22H2O |
| β | Epsomite | 7.CB.40 | MgSO4 Β· 7H2O |
| β | Gunningite | 7.CB.05 | ZnSO4 Β· H2O |
| β | Gypsum | 7.CD.40 | CaSO4 Β· 2H2O |
| β | Hexahydrite | 7.CB.25 | MgSO4 Β· 6H2O |
| β | Jarosite | 7.BC.10 | KFe3+ 3(SO4)2(OH)6 |
| β | Kalinite | 7.CC.15 | KAl(SO4)2 Β· 11H2O |
| β | KrΓΆhnkite | 7.CC.30 | Na2Cu(SO4)2 Β· 2H2O |
| β | Melanterite | 7.CB.35 | Fe2+(H2O)6SO4 Β· H2O |
| β | Metavoltine | 7.DF.35 | K2Na6Fe2+Fe3+6O2(SO4)12 Β· 18H2O |
| β | Osarizawaite | 7.BC.10 | Pb(Al2Cu2+)(SO4)2(OH)6 |
| β | Pentahydrite | 7.CB.20 | MgSO4 Β· 5H2O |
| β | Picromerite | 7.CC.60 | K2Mg(SO4)2 Β· 6H2O |
| β | Plumbojarosite | 7.BC.10 | Pb0.5Fe3+3(SO4)2(OH)6 |
| β | Ramsbeckite | 7.DD.60 | (Cu,Zn)15(SO4)4(OH)22 Β· 6H2O |
| β | Rostite | 7.DB.10 | Al(SO4)(OH) Β· 5H2O |
| β | Schwertmannite | 7.DE.15 | Fe3+16(OH,SO4)12-13O16 Β· 10-12H2O |
| β | Sideronatrite | 7.DF.20 | Na2Fe(SO4)2(OH) Β· 3H2O |
| β | Spangolite | 7.DD.15 | Cu6Al(SO4)(OH)12Cl Β· 3H2O |
| β | Szomolnokite | 7.CB.05 | FeSO4 Β· H2O |
| β | Tamarugite | 7.CC.10 | NaAl(SO4)2 Β· 6H2O |
| β | Wroewolfeite | 7.DD.10 | Cu4(SO4)(OH)6 Β· 2H2O |
| β | Zaherite | 7.DE.65 | Al12(SO4)5(OH)26 Β· 20H2O |
| Group 8 - Phosphates, Arsenates and Vanadates | |||
| β | Beudantite | 8.BL.05 | PbFe3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6 |
| β | Scorodite | 8.CD.10 | Fe3+AsO4 Β· 2H2O |
| Group 9 - Silicates | |||
| β | Dickite | 9.ED.05 | Al2(Si2O5)(OH)4 |
| β | Muscovite | 9.EC.15 | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
| β | var. Illite | 9.EC.15 | K0.65Al2.0[Al0.65Si3.35O10](OH)2 |
| β | var. Sericite | 9.EC.15 | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
| Unclassified Minerals, Rocks, etc. | |||
| β | 'K-alum' | - | |
List of minerals for each chemical element
| H | Hydrogen | |
|---|---|---|
| H | β Aluminite | Al2(SO4)(OH)4 · 7H2O |
| H | β Alunogen | Al2(SO4)3 · 17H2O |
| H | β Antlerite | Cu3(SO4)(OH)4 |
| H | β Beaverite-(Cu) | Pb(Fe23+Cu)(SO4)2(OH)6 |
| H | β Beudantite | PbFe3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6 |
| H | β Bonattite | CuSO4 · 3H2O |
| H | β Brochantite | Cu4(SO4)(OH)6 |
| H | β Chalcanthite | CuSO4 · 5H2O |
| H | β Dickite | Al2(Si2O5)(OH)4 |
| H | β Dietrichite | (Zn,Fe2+,Mn2+)Al2(SO4)4 · 22H2O |
| H | β Epsomite | MgSO4 · 7H2O |
| H | β Goethite | Ξ±-Fe3+O(OH) |
| H | β Gunningite | ZnSO4 · H2O |
| H | β Gypsum | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
| H | β Hexahydrite | MgSO4 · 6H2O |
| H | β Muscovite var. Illite | K0.65Al2.0[Al0.65Si3.35O10](OH)2 |
| H | β Jarosite | KFe3+ 3(SO4)2(OH)6 |
| H | β Kalinite | KAl(SO4)2 · 11H2O |
| H | β KrΓΆhnkite | Na2Cu(SO4)2 · 2H2O |
| H | β Melanterite | Fe2+(H2O)6SO4 · H2O |
| H | β Metavoltine | K2Na6Fe2+Fe63+O2(SO4)12 · 18H2O |
| H | β Osarizawaite | Pb(Al2Cu2+)(SO4)2(OH)6 |
| H | β Pentahydrite | MgSO4 · 5H2O |
| H | β Picromerite | K2Mg(SO4)2 · 6H2O |
| H | β Plumbojarosite | Pb0.5Fe33+(SO4)2(OH)6 |
| H | β Ramsbeckite | (Cu,Zn)15(SO4)4(OH)22 · 6H2O |
| H | β Rostite | Al(SO4)(OH) · 5H2O |
| H | β Schwertmannite | Fe163+(OH,SO4)12-13O16 · 10-12H2O |
| H | β Scorodite | Fe3+AsO4 · 2H2O |
| H | β Muscovite var. Sericite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
| H | β Sideronatrite | Na2Fe(SO4)2(OH) · 3H2O |
| H | β Spangolite | Cu6Al(SO4)(OH)12Cl · 3H2O |
| H | β Tamarugite | NaAl(SO4)2 · 6H2O |
| H | β Wroewolfeite | Cu4(SO4)(OH)6 · 2H2O |
| H | β Zaherite | Al12(SO4)5(OH)26 · 20H2O |
| H | β Muscovite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
| H | β Szomolnokite | FeSO4 · H2O |
| C | Carbon | |
| C | β Siderite | FeCO3 |
| O | Oxygen | |
| O | β Aluminite | Al2(SO4)(OH)4 · 7H2O |
| O | β Alunogen | Al2(SO4)3 · 17H2O |
| O | β Anglesite | PbSO4 |
| O | β Antlerite | Cu3(SO4)(OH)4 |
| O | β Beaverite-(Cu) | Pb(Fe23+Cu)(SO4)2(OH)6 |
| O | β Beudantite | PbFe3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6 |
| O | β Bonattite | CuSO4 · 3H2O |
| O | β Brochantite | Cu4(SO4)(OH)6 |
| O | β Cassiterite | SnO2 |
| O | β Chalcanthite | CuSO4 · 5H2O |
| O | β Cuprite | Cu2O |
| O | β Dickite | Al2(Si2O5)(OH)4 |
| O | β Dietrichite | (Zn,Fe2+,Mn2+)Al2(SO4)4 · 22H2O |
| O | β Epsomite | MgSO4 · 7H2O |
| O | β Goethite | Ξ±-Fe3+O(OH) |
| O | β Gunningite | ZnSO4 · H2O |
| O | β Gypsum | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
| O | β Hematite | Fe2O3 |
| O | β Hexahydrite | MgSO4 · 6H2O |
| O | β Muscovite var. Illite | K0.65Al2.0[Al0.65Si3.35O10](OH)2 |
| O | β Jarosite | KFe3+ 3(SO4)2(OH)6 |
| O | β Kalinite | KAl(SO4)2 · 11H2O |
| O | β KrΓΆhnkite | Na2Cu(SO4)2 · 2H2O |
| O | β Melanterite | Fe2+(H2O)6SO4 · H2O |
| O | β Metavoltine | K2Na6Fe2+Fe63+O2(SO4)12 · 18H2O |
| O | β Osarizawaite | Pb(Al2Cu2+)(SO4)2(OH)6 |
| O | β Pentahydrite | MgSO4 · 5H2O |
| O | β Picromerite | K2Mg(SO4)2 · 6H2O |
| O | β Plumbojarosite | Pb0.5Fe33+(SO4)2(OH)6 |
| O | β Quartz | SiO2 |
| O | β Ramsbeckite | (Cu,Zn)15(SO4)4(OH)22 · 6H2O |
| O | β Rostite | Al(SO4)(OH) · 5H2O |
| O | β Schwertmannite | Fe163+(OH,SO4)12-13O16 · 10-12H2O |
| O | β Scorodite | Fe3+AsO4 · 2H2O |
| O | β Muscovite var. Sericite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
| O | β Siderite | FeCO3 |
| O | β Sideronatrite | Na2Fe(SO4)2(OH) · 3H2O |
| O | β Spangolite | Cu6Al(SO4)(OH)12Cl · 3H2O |
| O | β Tamarugite | NaAl(SO4)2 · 6H2O |
| O | β Tenorite | CuO |
| O | β Wroewolfeite | Cu4(SO4)(OH)6 · 2H2O |
| O | β Zaherite | Al12(SO4)5(OH)26 · 20H2O |
| O | β Muscovite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
| O | β Szomolnokite | FeSO4 · H2O |
| Na | Sodium | |
| Na | β KrΓΆhnkite | Na2Cu(SO4)2 · 2H2O |
| Na | β Metavoltine | K2Na6Fe2+Fe63+O2(SO4)12 · 18H2O |
| Na | β Sideronatrite | Na2Fe(SO4)2(OH) · 3H2O |
| Na | β Tamarugite | NaAl(SO4)2 · 6H2O |
| Mg | Magnesium | |
| Mg | β Epsomite | MgSO4 · 7H2O |
| Mg | β Hexahydrite | MgSO4 · 6H2O |
| Mg | β Pentahydrite | MgSO4 · 5H2O |
| Mg | β Picromerite | K2Mg(SO4)2 · 6H2O |
| Al | Aluminium | |
| Al | β Aluminite | Al2(SO4)(OH)4 · 7H2O |
| Al | β Alunogen | Al2(SO4)3 · 17H2O |
| Al | β Dickite | Al2(Si2O5)(OH)4 |
| Al | β Dietrichite | (Zn,Fe2+,Mn2+)Al2(SO4)4 · 22H2O |
| Al | β Muscovite var. Illite | K0.65Al2.0[Al0.65Si3.35O10](OH)2 |
| Al | β Kalinite | KAl(SO4)2 · 11H2O |
| Al | β Osarizawaite | Pb(Al2Cu2+)(SO4)2(OH)6 |
| Al | β Rostite | Al(SO4)(OH) · 5H2O |
| Al | β Muscovite var. Sericite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
| Al | β Spangolite | Cu6Al(SO4)(OH)12Cl · 3H2O |
| Al | β Tamarugite | NaAl(SO4)2 · 6H2O |
| Al | β Zaherite | Al12(SO4)5(OH)26 · 20H2O |
| Al | β Muscovite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
| Si | Silicon | |
| Si | β Dickite | Al2(Si2O5)(OH)4 |
| Si | β Muscovite var. Illite | K0.65Al2.0[Al0.65Si3.35O10](OH)2 |
| Si | β Quartz | SiO2 |
| Si | β Muscovite var. Sericite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
| Si | β Muscovite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
| S | Sulfur | |
| S | β Aluminite | Al2(SO4)(OH)4 · 7H2O |
| S | β Alunogen | Al2(SO4)3 · 17H2O |
| S | β Anglesite | PbSO4 |
| S | β Antlerite | Cu3(SO4)(OH)4 |
| S | β Arsenopyrite | FeAsS |
| S | β Beaverite-(Cu) | Pb(Fe23+Cu)(SO4)2(OH)6 |
| S | β Beudantite | PbFe3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6 |
| S | β Bonattite | CuSO4 · 3H2O |
| S | β Bournonite | PbCuSbS3 |
| S | β Brochantite | Cu4(SO4)(OH)6 |
| S | β Chalcanthite | CuSO4 · 5H2O |
| S | β Chalcocite | Cu2S |
| S | β Chalcopyrite | CuFeS2 |
| S | β Cobaltite | CoAsS |
| S | β Covellite | CuS |
| S | β Dietrichite | (Zn,Fe2+,Mn2+)Al2(SO4)4 · 22H2O |
| S | β Epsomite | MgSO4 · 7H2O |
| S | β Galena | PbS |
| S | β Gunningite | ZnSO4 · H2O |
| S | β Gypsum | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
| S | β Hexahydrite | MgSO4 · 6H2O |
| S | β Jarosite | KFe3+ 3(SO4)2(OH)6 |
| S | β Kalinite | KAl(SO4)2 · 11H2O |
| S | β KrΓΆhnkite | Na2Cu(SO4)2 · 2H2O |
| S | β Marcasite | FeS2 |
| S | β Melanterite | Fe2+(H2O)6SO4 · H2O |
| S | β Metavoltine | K2Na6Fe2+Fe63+O2(SO4)12 · 18H2O |
| S | β Osarizawaite | Pb(Al2Cu2+)(SO4)2(OH)6 |
| S | β Pentahydrite | MgSO4 · 5H2O |
| S | β Picromerite | K2Mg(SO4)2 · 6H2O |
| S | β Plumbojarosite | Pb0.5Fe33+(SO4)2(OH)6 |
| S | β Pyrite | FeS2 |
| S | β Pyrrhotite | Fe1-xS |
| S | β Ramsbeckite | (Cu,Zn)15(SO4)4(OH)22 · 6H2O |
| S | β Rostite | Al(SO4)(OH) · 5H2O |
| S | β Schwertmannite | Fe163+(OH,SO4)12-13O16 · 10-12H2O |
| S | β Sideronatrite | Na2Fe(SO4)2(OH) · 3H2O |
| S | β Spangolite | Cu6Al(SO4)(OH)12Cl · 3H2O |
| S | β Sphalerite | ZnS |
| S | β Stannite | Cu2FeSnS4 |
| S | β Sternbergite | AgFe2S3 |
| S | β Stibnite | Sb2S3 |
| S | β Tamarugite | NaAl(SO4)2 · 6H2O |
| S | β Tetrahedrite Subgroup | Cu6(Cu4C22+)Sb4S12S |
| S | β Wroewolfeite | Cu4(SO4)(OH)6 · 2H2O |
| S | β Zaherite | Al12(SO4)5(OH)26 · 20H2O |
| S | β Galena var. Silver-bearing Galena | PbS with Ag |
| S | β Tetrahedrite Subgroup var. Silver-bearing Tetrahedrite | (Cu,Ag)6[Cu4(Fe,Zn)2]Sb4S13 |
| S | β Sulphur | S8 |
| S | β Szomolnokite | FeSO4 · H2O |
| Cl | Chlorine | |
| Cl | β Spangolite | Cu6Al(SO4)(OH)12Cl · 3H2O |
| K | Potassium | |
| K | β Muscovite var. Illite | K0.65Al2.0[Al0.65Si3.35O10](OH)2 |
| K | β Jarosite | KFe3+ 3(SO4)2(OH)6 |
| K | β Kalinite | KAl(SO4)2 · 11H2O |
| K | β Metavoltine | K2Na6Fe2+Fe63+O2(SO4)12 · 18H2O |
| K | β Picromerite | K2Mg(SO4)2 · 6H2O |
| K | β Muscovite var. Sericite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
| K | β Muscovite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
| Ca | Calcium | |
| Ca | β Gypsum | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
| Mn | Manganese | |
| Mn | β Dietrichite | (Zn,Fe2+,Mn2+)Al2(SO4)4 · 22H2O |
| Fe | Iron | |
| Fe | β Arsenopyrite | FeAsS |
| Fe | β Beaverite-(Cu) | Pb(Fe23+Cu)(SO4)2(OH)6 |
| Fe | β Beudantite | PbFe3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6 |
| Fe | β Chalcopyrite | CuFeS2 |
| Fe | β Dietrichite | (Zn,Fe2+,Mn2+)Al2(SO4)4 · 22H2O |
| Fe | β Goethite | Ξ±-Fe3+O(OH) |
| Fe | β Hematite | Fe2O3 |
| Fe | β Jarosite | KFe3+ 3(SO4)2(OH)6 |
| Fe | β Marcasite | FeS2 |
| Fe | β Melanterite | Fe2+(H2O)6SO4 · H2O |
| Fe | β Metavoltine | K2Na6Fe2+Fe63+O2(SO4)12 · 18H2O |
| Fe | β Plumbojarosite | Pb0.5Fe33+(SO4)2(OH)6 |
| Fe | β Pyrite | FeS2 |
| Fe | β Pyrrhotite | Fe1-xS |
| Fe | β Schwertmannite | Fe163+(OH,SO4)12-13O16 · 10-12H2O |
| Fe | β Scorodite | Fe3+AsO4 · 2H2O |
| Fe | β Siderite | FeCO3 |
| Fe | β Sideronatrite | Na2Fe(SO4)2(OH) · 3H2O |
| Fe | β Stannite | Cu2FeSnS4 |
| Fe | β Sternbergite | AgFe2S3 |
| Fe | β Tetrahedrite Subgroup var. Silver-bearing Tetrahedrite | (Cu,Ag)6[Cu4(Fe,Zn)2]Sb4S13 |
| Fe | β Szomolnokite | FeSO4 · H2O |
| Co | Cobalt | |
| Co | β Cobaltite | CoAsS |
| Cu | Copper | |
| Cu | β Antlerite | Cu3(SO4)(OH)4 |
| Cu | β Beaverite-(Cu) | Pb(Fe23+Cu)(SO4)2(OH)6 |
| Cu | β Bonattite | CuSO4 · 3H2O |
| Cu | β Bournonite | PbCuSbS3 |
| Cu | β Brochantite | Cu4(SO4)(OH)6 |
| Cu | β Chalcanthite | CuSO4 · 5H2O |
| Cu | β Chalcocite | Cu2S |
| Cu | β Chalcopyrite | CuFeS2 |
| Cu | β Covellite | CuS |
| Cu | β Cuprite | Cu2O |
| Cu | β KrΓΆhnkite | Na2Cu(SO4)2 · 2H2O |
| Cu | β Osarizawaite | Pb(Al2Cu2+)(SO4)2(OH)6 |
| Cu | β Ramsbeckite | (Cu,Zn)15(SO4)4(OH)22 · 6H2O |
| Cu | β Spangolite | Cu6Al(SO4)(OH)12Cl · 3H2O |
| Cu | β Stannite | Cu2FeSnS4 |
| Cu | β Tenorite | CuO |
| Cu | β Tetrahedrite Subgroup | Cu6(Cu4C22+)Sb4S12S |
| Cu | β Wroewolfeite | Cu4(SO4)(OH)6 · 2H2O |
| Cu | β Tetrahedrite Subgroup var. Silver-bearing Tetrahedrite | (Cu,Ag)6[Cu4(Fe,Zn)2]Sb4S13 |
| Zn | Zinc | |
| Zn | β Dietrichite | (Zn,Fe2+,Mn2+)Al2(SO4)4 · 22H2O |
| Zn | β Gunningite | ZnSO4 · H2O |
| Zn | β Ramsbeckite | (Cu,Zn)15(SO4)4(OH)22 · 6H2O |
| Zn | β Sphalerite | ZnS |
| Zn | β Tetrahedrite Subgroup var. Silver-bearing Tetrahedrite | (Cu,Ag)6[Cu4(Fe,Zn)2]Sb4S13 |
| As | Arsenic | |
| As | β Arsenopyrite | FeAsS |
| As | β Beudantite | PbFe3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6 |
| As | β Cobaltite | CoAsS |
| As | β Scorodite | Fe3+AsO4 · 2H2O |
| Ag | Silver | |
| Ag | β Sternbergite | AgFe2S3 |
| Ag | β Galena var. Silver-bearing Galena | PbS with Ag |
| Ag | β Tetrahedrite Subgroup var. Silver-bearing Tetrahedrite | (Cu,Ag)6[Cu4(Fe,Zn)2]Sb4S13 |
| Sn | Tin | |
| Sn | β Cassiterite | SnO2 |
| Sn | β Stannite | Cu2FeSnS4 |
| Sb | Antimony | |
| Sb | β Bournonite | PbCuSbS3 |
| Sb | β Stibnite | Sb2S3 |
| Sb | β Tetrahedrite Subgroup | Cu6(Cu4C22+)Sb4S12S |
| Sb | β Tetrahedrite Subgroup var. Silver-bearing Tetrahedrite | (Cu,Ag)6[Cu4(Fe,Zn)2]Sb4S13 |
| Pb | Lead | |
| Pb | β Anglesite | PbSO4 |
| Pb | β Beaverite-(Cu) | Pb(Fe23+Cu)(SO4)2(OH)6 |
| Pb | β Beudantite | PbFe3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6 |
| Pb | β Bournonite | PbCuSbS3 |
| Pb | β Galena | PbS |
| Pb | β Osarizawaite | Pb(Al2Cu2+)(SO4)2(OH)6 |
| Pb | β Plumbojarosite | Pb0.5Fe33+(SO4)2(OH)6 |
| Pb | β Galena var. Silver-bearing Galena | PbS with Ag |
References
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