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Saléeite

A valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered
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About SaléeiteHide

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Achille Léon Salée
Formula:
Mg(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 10H2O
Colour:
Lemon-yellow, straw-yellow, greenish yellow
Lustre:
Sub-Adamantine, Sub-Vitreous, Resinous, Waxy
Hardness:
2 - 3
Specific Gravity:
3.27
Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Member of:
Name:
Named in 1932 by Jacques Thoreau and Johannes F. Vaes in honour of Achille Léon Salée [September 6, 1883, Spa, Belgium - March 13, 1932, Isavi, Rwanda (not, as some sources say, in Butare (formerly Astrida), Rwanda)], Professor at the Université Catholique de Louvain, Louvain, Belgium. Salée was a geologist and systematic paleontologist. He authored a geologic map of Rwanda. A river in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is named for him, as is a street in his home town of Spa.
Isostructural with:
A magnesium phosphate member of the autunite group. The phosphate analogue of nováčekite-II. Chemically similar to metasaléeite (the lower hydrate), and the two minerals are the only ones with the Mg-U-P combination.

A secondary mineral occurring in the oxidized zones of uranium-bearing polymetallic hydrothermal, and sedimentary, mineral deposits.


Name EncodingHide

ASCII-7:
Saleeite

Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
3508
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:3508:4

Similar NamesHide

SahliteA synonym of Diopside
SalesiteA valid IMA mineral species - grandfatheredCu(IO3)(OH)
SaliteA variety of DiopsideCaMgSi2O6
SeeliteA valid IMA mineral speciesMg(UO2)(As3+O3)0.7(AsO4)0.3 · 7H2O
Seelite-1Mg[(UO2)(AsO3)x(AsO4)1-x]2 · 7H2O
Seelite-2Mg(UO2)(AsO3)x(AsO4)1-x · 7H2O
SellaiteA valid IMA mineral species - grandfatheredMgF2
SilliteA rock subtype

Classification of SaléeiteHide

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The autunite-type sheet

The autunite-type sheet found in members of the autunite group.

IMA Classification of SaléeiteHide

Approved, 'Grandfathered' (first described prior to 1959)
IMA Formula:
Mg(U6+O2)2(PO4)2·10H2O
8.EB.05

8 : PHOSPHATES, ARSENATES, VANADATES
E : Uranyl phosphates and arsenates
B : UO2:RO4 = 1:1
40.2a.11.1

40 : HYDRATED NORMAL PHOSPHATES,ARSENATES AND VANADATES
2a : AB2(XO4)2·xH2O, containing (UO2)2+
19.11.12

19 : Phosphates
11 : Phosphates of U

Mineral SymbolsHide

As of 2021 there are now IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols (abbreviations) for each mineral species, useful for tables and diagrams.

SymbolSourceReference for Standard
SléIMA–CNMNCWarr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43

Physical Properties of SaléeiteHide

Sub-Adamantine, Sub-Vitreous, Resinous, Waxy
Transparency:
Transparent, Translucent, Opaque
Colour:
Lemon-yellow, straw-yellow, greenish yellow
Streak:
Yellow-white
Hardness:
2 - 3 on Mohs scale
Tenacity:
Brittle
Cleavage:
Perfect
[001] Perfect, [010] Indistinct, [110] Indistinct
Fracture:
Micaceous
Density:
3.27 g/cm3 (Measured)    3.21 g/cm3 (Calculated)

Optical Data of SaléeiteHide

Type:
Biaxial (-)
RI values:
nα = 1.554 - 1.559 nβ = 1.570 - 1.582 nγ = 1.571 - 1.585 nω = 1.571 - 1.585 nε = 1.544 - 1.565
Birefringence:
0.017
Max. Birefringence:
δ = 0.017 - 0.026
Based on recorded range of RI values above.

Interference Colours:
The colours simulate birefringence patterns seen in thin section under crossed polars. They do not take into account mineral colouration or opacity.

Michel-Levy Bar The default colours simulate the birefringence range for a 30 µm thin-section thickness. Adjust the slider to simulate a different thickness.

Grain Simulation You can rotate the grain simulation to show how this range might look as you rotated a sample under crossed polars. Each grain retains its interference colour (retardation) while its brightness falls to black at extinction and reaches a maximum between extinction positions.

Surface Relief:
Moderate (positive)
Relative to Canada balsam mounting medium (n ≈ 1.537).

This shows the grain boundary and Becke line effect under plane-polarised light, based on the contrast between this mineral's average refractive index and the mounting medium. It does not take into account mineral colouration.
In focus
Interference Figure:
This shows the idealized biaxial acute bisectrix (Bxa) interference figure - the conoscopic view for a grain cut perpendicular to the acute bisectrix, using this mineral's 2V. The two small white dots mark the melatopes - the points where the two optic axes emerge - and are shown only when they fall within the field of view. The coloured bands are isochromatics, and the dark bands are isogyres.

Rotate the stage: at 0°/90° the isogyres form a cross through the melatopes; at 45° they pull apart into curved hyperbolas. That splitting on rotation - absent in a uniaxial figure - is the standard diagnostic test for telling biaxial minerals from uniaxial ones. If 2V is large, the melatopes may fall outside the field of view, as they often do at the microscope too.

No measured or calculated 2V is on file for this mineral, so the value used here (35°) is estimated from its recorded refractive indices and optic sign, not from a direct 2V measurement.
Pleochroism:
Visible
Comments:
X = Colourless
Z = Pale greenish yellow
Comments:
Typically nearly uniaxial -, sectored.

Chemistry of SaléeiteHide

Mindat Formula:
Mg(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 10H2O
Element Weights:
Element% weight
U50.945 %
O37.668 %
P6.629 %
Mg2.601 %
H2.157 %

Calculated from ideal end-member formula.
U
O
P
Mg
H

Crystallography of SaléeiteHide

Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Class (H-M):
2/m - Prismatic
Space Group:
P21/c
Setting:
P21/n
Cell Parameters:
a = 6.951(1) Å, b = 19.942(1) Å, c = 6.967(1) Å
β = 90.58(1)°
Ratio:
a:b:c = 0.349 : 1 : 0.349
Unit Cell V:
965.69 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
2
Morphology:
Saleeite is pseudotetragonal, the last few water molecules distort the structure. Forms square plates, composite, flattened on {001}, and exhibiting {001}, {100}, {120}, and {012}. Subparallel lamellar aggregates common.
Comment:
originally given cell: a = 6.951, b = 19.947, c = 9.896 Å, β = 135.17°. The structure consists of UO2PO4 sheets between which are located Mg2+ ions and water molecules. The Mg2+ ions are octahedrally coordinated to 6 of the 10 interlayer waters, but the last 4 water molecules are not bound to Mg.

Epitaxial Relationships of SaléeiteHide

Epitaxial Minerals:
'Torbernite'Cu(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 12H2O
Epitaxy Comments:
Oriented growths on Torbernite with parallel axes.

X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide

Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacingIntensity
9.85 Å(100)
4.95 Å(80)
4.51 Å(40)
3.49 Å(90)
3.23 Å(50)
2.95 Å(50)
2.45 Å(60)
2.19 Å(70)
Comments:
ICDD 8-313. See also 29-874 (synthetic)

Geological EnvironmentHide

Paragenetic Mode(s):
Geological Setting:
Oxidation zone of polymetallic uranium-bearing hydrothermal deposits and sedimentary uranium deposits.

Type Occurrence of SaléeiteHide

Place of Conservation of Type Material:
Catholic University of Louvain, Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium: #HT:K 1.812.
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:

Synonyms of SaléeiteHide

Other Language Names for SaléeiteHide

Dutch:Saléeiet
German:Saléeit
Russian:Салеит
Spanish:Saléeita

Relationship of Saléeite to other SpeciesHide

Member of:
Other Members of Autunite Group:
AutuniteCa(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 10-12H2OOrth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Pnma
BassetiteFe2+(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 10H2OMon. 2/m : P21/c
HeinrichiteBa(UO2)2(AsO4)2 · 10H2OMon. 2/m : P2/b
HydronováčekiteMg(UO2)2(AsO4)2 · 12H2OTric. 1 : P1
KahleriteFe2+(UO2)2(AsO4)2 · 12H2OTet. 4/m : P42/n
NováčekiteMg(UO2)2(AsO4)2 · 10H2OMon. 2/m : P21/c
RauchiteNi(UO2)2(AsO4)2 · 10H2OTric. 1 : P1
SabugaliteHAl(UO2)4(PO4)4 · 16H2OMon. 2/m : B2/m
TorberniteCu(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 12H2OTet. 4/mmm(4/m2/m2/m) : I4/mmm
UranocirciteBa(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 10H2OTet.
UranospiniteCa(UO2)2(AsO4)2 · 10H2OTet. 4/mmm(4/m2/m2/m) : P4/nmm
ZeuneriteCu(UO2)2(AsO4)2 · 12H2OTet. 4/mmm(4/m2/m2/m) : I4/mmm

Common AssociatesHide

Associations Based on Photo Data:
25 photos of Saléeite associated with TorberniteCu(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 12H2O
17 photos of Saléeite associated with MetatorberniteCu(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 8H2O
17 photos of Saléeite associated with LeucophosphiteKFe3+2(PO4)2(OH) · 2H2O
16 photos of Saléeite associated with CyriloviteNaFe3+3(PO4)2(OH)4 · 2H2O
10 photos of Saléeite associated with SklodowskiteMg(UO2)2(SiO3OH)2 · 6H2O
8 photos of Saléeite associated with AutuniteCa(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 10-12H2O
6 photos of Saléeite associated with 'Chalcedony'SiO2
6 photos of Saléeite associated with VarisciteAlPO4 · 2H2O
6 photos of Saléeite associated with WulfenitePb(MoO4)
6 photos of Saléeite associated with QuartzSiO2

Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat GroupingHide

8.EB.Meta-autunite GroupA1-2(UO2)2(TO4)2 · 5-10H2O
8.EB.05RauchiteNi(UO2)2(AsO4)2 · 10H2OTric. 1 : P1
8.EB.05UranocirciteBa(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 10H2OTet.
8.EB.05UranospiniteCa(UO2)2(AsO4)2 · 10H2OTet. 4/mmm(4/m2/m2/m) : P4/nmm
8.EB.05ZeuneriteCu(UO2)2(AsO4)2 · 12H2OTet. 4/mmm(4/m2/m2/m) : I4/mmm
8.EB.05MetarauchiteNi(UO2)2(AsO4)2 · 8H2OTric. 1 : P1
8.EB.05HeinrichiteBa(UO2)2(AsO4)2 · 10H2OMon. 2/m : P2/b
8.EB.05KahleriteFe2+(UO2)2(AsO4)2 · 12H2OTet. 4/m : P42/n
8.EB.05HydronováčekiteMg(UO2)2(AsO4)2 · 12H2OTric. 1 : P1
8.EB.05TorberniteCu(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 12H2OTet. 4/mmm(4/m2/m2/m) : I4/mmm
8.EB.05NováčekiteMg(UO2)2(AsO4)2 · 10H2OMon. 2/m : P21/c
8.EB.05AutuniteCa(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 10-12H2OOrth. mmm(2/m2/m2/m) : Pnma
8.EB.05Xiangjiangite(Fe3+,Al)(UO2)4(PO4)2(SO4)2(OH) · 22H2OTet.
8.EB.10BassetiteFe2+(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 10H2OMon. 2/m : P21/c
8.EB.10LehneriteMn2+(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 8H2OMon. 2/m : P21/c
8.EB.10Meta-autuniteCa(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 6H2OTet. 4/mmm(4/m2/m2/m)
8.EB.10MetasaléeiteMg(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 8H2O
8.EB.10MetauranocirciteBa(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 7H2OMon. 2 : P21
8.EB.10MetauranospiniteCa(UO2)2(AsO4)2 · 8H2OTet. 4/m : P42/n
8.EB.10MetaheinrichiteBa(UO2)2(AsO4)2 · 8H2OMon. 2 : P21
8.EB.10MetakahleriteFe2+(UO2)2(AsO4)2 · 8H2OTric. 1 : P1
8.EB.10MetakirchheimeriteCo(UO2)2(AsO4)2 · 8H2OTric. 1 : P1
8.EB.10MetanováčekiteMg(UO2)2(AsO4)2 · 8H2OTet. 4/m : P4/n
8.EB.10MetanatroautuniteNa(UO2)(PO4)(H2O)3Tet. 4/mmm(4/m2/m2/m) : P4/ncc
8.EB.10MetatorberniteCu(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 8H2OTet. 4/m : P4/n
8.EB.10MetazeuneriteCu(UO2)2(AsO4)2 · 8H2OTet. 4/m : P42/n
8.EB.10PrzhevalskitePb2(UO2)3(PO4)2(OH)4 · 3H2OTet.
8.EB.10'Pseudo-autunite'(H3O)4Ca2(UO2)2(PO4)4 · 5H2OOrth.
8.EB.15AbernathyiteK(UO2)(AsO4) · 3H2OTet. 4/mmm(4/m2/m2/m) : P4/ncc
8.EB.15Uramphite(NH4)2(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 6H2OTet. 4/mmm(4/m2/m2/m) : P4/nmm
8.EB.15Meta-ankoleiteK2(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 6H2OTet. 4/mmm(4/m2/m2/m) : P4/nmm
8.EB.15NatrouranospiniteNa2(UO2)2(AsO4)2 · 5H2OTet. 4/mmm(4/m2/m2/m) : P4/nmm
8.EB.15Trögerite(H3O)(UO2)(AsO4) · 3H2OTet. 4/mmm(4/m2/m2/m) : P4/nmm
8.EB.15Chernikovite(H3O)2(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 6H2OTet. 4/mmm(4/m2/m2/m) : P4/nmm
8.EB.15Uramarsite(NH4)(UO2)(AsO4) · 3H2OTet. 4/mmm(4/m2/m2/m) : P4/mmm
8.EB.20ChistyakovaiteAl(UO2)2(AsO4)2(F,OH) · 6.5H2OMon.
8.EB.20ThreadgolditeAl(UO2)2(PO4)2(OH) · 8H2OMon.
8.EB.25Uranospathite(Al,◻)(UO2)2(PO4)2F · 20(H2O,F)Orth. mm2 : Pnn2
8.EB.25ArsenuranospathiteAl(UO2)2(AsO4)2F · 20H2OOrth. mm2 : Pnn2
8.EB.30Vochtenite(Fe2+,Mg)Fe3+(UO2)4(PO4)4(OH) · 12-13H2OMon.
8.EB.35CoconinoiteFe3+2Al2(UO2)2(PO4)4(SO4)(OH)2 · 20H2OMon.
8.EB.40RanunculiteHAl(UO2)(PO4)(OH)3 · 4H2OMon. 2/m : B2/b
8.EB.45TrianguliteAl3(UO2)4(PO4)4(OH)5 · 5H2OTric.
8.EB.50FurongiteAl13(UO2)7(PO4)13(OH)14 · 58H2OTric. 1 : P1
8.EB.55ArsenosabugaliteH0.5Al0.5(UO2)2(AsO4)2 · 8H2OTric. 1 : P1
8.EB.55SabugaliteHAl(UO2)4(PO4)4 · 16H2OMon. 2/m : B2/m
8.EB.60Horákite(Bi7O7OH)[(UO2)4(PO4)2(AsO4)2(OH)2] · 3.5H2OMon. 2/m : B2/b

RadioactivityHide

Radioactivity:
Element % Content Activity (Bq/kg) Radiation Type
Uranium (U) 50.9449% 12,736,225 α, β, γ
Thorium (Th) 0.0000% 0 α, β, γ
Potassium (K) 0.0000% 0 β, γ

For comparison:

  • Banana: ~15 Bq per fruit
  • Granite: 1,000–3,000 Bq/kg
  • EU exemption limit: 10,000 Bq/kg

Note: Risk is shown relative to daily recommended maximum exposure to non-background radiation of 1000 µSv/year. Note that natural background radiation averages around 2400 µSv/year so in reality these risks are probably extremely overstated! With infrequent handling and safe storage natural radioactive minerals do not usually pose much risk.

Interactive Simulator:

Note: The mass selector refers to the mass of radioactive mineral present, not the full specimen, also be aware that the matrix may also be radioactive, possibly more radioactive than this mineral!

Activity:

DistanceDose rateRisk
1 cm
10 cm
1 m

The external dose rate (D) from a radioactive mineral is estimated by summing the gamma radiation contributions from its Uranium, Thorium, and Potassium content, disregarding daughter-product which may have a significant effect in some cases (eg 'pitchblende'). This involves multiplying the activity (A, in Bq) of each element by its specific gamma ray constant (Γ), which accounts for its unique gamma emissions. The total unshielded dose at 1 cm is then scaled by the square of the distance (r, in cm) and multiplied by a shielding factor (μshield). This calculation provides a 'worst-case' or 'maximum risk' estimate because it assumes the sample is a point source and entirely neglects any self-shielding where radiation is absorbed within the mineral itself, meaning actual doses will typically be lower. The resulting dose rate (D) is expressed in microsieverts per hour (μSv/h).

D = ((AU × ΓU) + (ATh × ΓTh) + (AK × ΓK)) / r2 × μshield

Fluorescence of SaléeiteHide

Bright lemon-yellow (LW UV); pale yellow (SW UV).

Other InformationHide

Notes:
Radioactive.
Health Risks:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.

Internet Links for SaléeiteHide

References for SaléeiteHide

Reference List:

Localities for SaléeiteHide

Showing 117 localities.

This map shows a selection of localities that have latitude and longitude coordinates recorded. Click on the symbol to view information about a locality. The symbol next to localities in the list can be used to jump to that position on the map.
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Locality ListHide

- This locality has map coordinates listed. - This locality has estimated coordinates. ⓘ - Click for references and further information on this occurrence. ? - Indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality. - Good crystals or important locality for species. - World class for species or very significant. (TL) - Type Locality for a valid mineral species. (FRL) - First Recorded Locality for everything else (eg varieties). Struck out - Mineral was erroneously reported from this locality. Faded * - Never found at this locality but inferred to have existed at some point in the past (e.g. from pseudomorphs).

All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Argentina
 
  • Catamarca Province
O. Morello y C. N. Reyes Encinas (1990)
O. Morello y C. N. Reyes Encinas (1990)
M. E. Saulnier y F. Greco (1988)
Australia
 
  • Northern Territory
    • Coomalie Shire
Geosciences +1 other reference
D A Berkman (1968)
D.A.Berkman (1968)
    • West Arnhem Region
      • Kakadu
Economic Geology of Australia and papua ...
Waite & Payne (1993) +2 other references
Henry et al (1999) +2 other references
Henry et al. (1999)
      • South Alligator River
Haas (n.d.)
Henry et al. (2005)
  • South Australia
    • Light Regional Council
      • Koonunga
Uwe Kolitsch (powder X-ray diffraction + SEM-EDS)
  • Victoria
    • Buloke Shire
      • Wycheproof
Birch et al. (1993)
    • Swan Hill Rural City
      • Lake Boga
Henry et al. (1988) +3 other references
    • Towong Shire
      • Thologolong
Judy Rowe collection
Austria
 
  • Carinthia
    • Sankt Veit an der Glan District
      • Hüttenberg
        • Hüttenberger Erzberg
Brandstätter et al. (1998)
Brazil
 
  • Minas Gerais
    • Conselheiro Pena
      • Barra do Cuieté
Cassedanne et al. (1982)
Baijot et al. (2014)
Sergio Varvello collection +1 other reference
Atencio et al. (2004)
    • Divino das Laranjeiras
      • Linópolis
Excalibur Mineral Corp. - Mineral News
    • Galiléia
      • Laranjeiras
Cassedanne et al. (1981)
      • Sapucaia do Norte
Sergio Varvello collection
Cassedanne et al. (1999)
    • Itinga
      • Taquaral
        • Piauí valley
Chukanov et al. (2007)
Luis Menezes +1 other reference
Sergio Varvello collection
  • Paraíba
    • Pedra Lavrada
Sergio Varvello collection
Canada
 
  • British Columbia
    • Greenwood Mining Division
      • Kelowna
Boyle et al. (1981)
  • Nova Scotia
    • Hants Co.
      • Windsor
Carruzzo (2003)
Czech Republic
 
  • Central Bohemian Region
    • Benešov District
Pauliš P. et al. (Kutna Hora, issue 1)
  • Hradec Králové Region
    • Trutnov District
      • Špindlerův Mlýn
        • Medvědín
Journal of Geosciences 54:15-56 +2 other references
  • Karlovy Vary Region
    • Cheb District
      • Mariánské Lázně
Pauliš (1999)
Sejkora et al. (2012)
    • Sokolov District
      • Březová
M.E. Ciriotti
  • Liberec Region
    • Semily District
      • Harrachov
Sejkora et al. (1998)
  • South Bohemian Region
    • Písek District
      • Milevsko
Jakub Kristek Collection
Jakub Kristek Collection
DR Congo (TL)
 
  • Haut-Katanga
    • Kambove Territory
      • Shinkolobwe
Thoreau et al. (1932) +4 other references
  • Lualaba
    • Mutshatsha
      • Kamoto
In the collection of Chuck Adan. EDS by ...
      • Kolwezi
Wilson (2018)
  • South Kivu
    • Mwenga Territory
France
 
  • Brittany
    • Morbihan
      • Pontivy
- (1998)
R. Pierrot
R. Pierrot +1 other reference
  • Nouvelle-Aquitaine
    • Deux-Sèvres
      • Bressuire
        • Mauléon
          • La Chapelle-Largeau
AFM 1-2002
          • Le Temple
AFM 1-2002 p.17
        • Saint-Amand-sur-Sèvre
Jean-Marc Johannet collection
  • Occitanie
    • Aveyron
      • Villefranche-de-Rouergue
        • La Capelle-Bleys
Collection Laurent GAYRAUD +1 other reference
    • Hérault
      • Lodève
        • Le Bosc
- (1998)
        • Le Puech
Caubel (1997)
        • Lodève
Henriot et al. (1998)
  • Pays de la Loire
    • Vendée
      • La Roche-sur-Yon
        • Mortagne-sur-Sèvre
          • St Hilaire
- (1998)
Germany
 
  • Baden-Württemberg
    • Freiburg Region
      • Lörrach
        • Steinen
          • Endenburg
Walenta (1998)
      • Waldshut
        • St Blasien
          • Menzenschwand
Walenta (1992)
  • Bavaria
    • Upper Franconia
      • Wunsiedel im Fichtelgebirge
        • Kirchenlamitz
          • Großschloppen
DILL et al. (1986) +2 other references
    • Upper Palatinate
Dill et al. (2010)
  • Saxony
    • Erzgebirgskreis
      • Johanngeorgenstadt
Schnorrer (1995) +1 other reference
      • Schneeberg
        • Neustädtel
Mrose (1950)
Massanek et al. (2005)
  • Thuringia
    • Greiz District
      • Kauern
Witzke et al. (1998)
Hungary
 
  • Baranya County
    • Pécs District
      • Kővágótöttös
Szakáll Sándor et al. (2016) +1 other reference
  • Győr-Moson-Sopron County
    • Fertőrákos
Koch (1985)
  • Veszprém County
    • Tapolca District
      • Badacsonyörs
        • Örsi Hill
Szakáll:Minerals of Hungary
Italy
 
  • Lombardy
    • Lecco Province
      • Colico
        • Piona Peninsula
Vignola P. et al. (2011)
  • Piedmont
    • Verbano-Cusio-Ossola Province
      • Montescheno
Guastoni A. et al. (2016)
  • Sardinia
    • Metropolitan City of Cagliari
      • Assemini
Garavelli et al. (1959) +2 other references
      • Capoterra
Ref: Daniele Ravagnani - I giacimenti ... +1 other reference
    • South Sardinia Province
      • Fluminimaggiore
EDS G. Blass (M.E. Ciriotti, 2007)
  • Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol
    • Trento Province
      • Bocenago
        • Monte Toff
Ravagnani (1974)
New Zealand
 
  • West Coast Region
    • Buller District
      • Westport
Christie et al. (2000)
Poland
 
  • Lower Silesian Voivodeship
    • Karkonosze County
      • Gmina Janowice Wielkie
Siuda R. et al. (2010)
      • Gmina Stara Kamienica
        • Kopaniec
Syczewski et al. (2023)
Syczewski et al. (2023) +1 other reference
Domańska-Siuda J. 2010: New data on secondary uranium minerals from the Western Sudetes (Poland) +1 other reference
Portugal
 
  • Coimbra
International Geological Congress (2008)
    • Tábua
      • Ázere e Covelo
Cabral Pinto et al. (2008)
  • Guarda
    • Gouveia
      • Vila Cortês da Serra
    • Pinhel
      • Santa Eufémia
LNEG - Laboratório Nacional de Energia ...
  • Portalegre
    • Nisa
      • Nossa Senhora da Graça
LNEG/Siorminp database
        • Poio
LNEG/Siorminp database +1 other reference
  • Viseu
    • Mangualde
      • Cunha Baixa
      • Tavares (Chãs; Várzea e Travanca)
        • Tragos
Pavel M. Kartashov analytical data
    • Nelas
      • Canas de Senhorim
Eric Quinter collection
Romania
 
  • Suceava County
Hîrtopanu P. et al. (2004)
Slovakia
 
  • Košice Region
    • Rožňava District
      • Čučma
Ferenc Š. et al. (2019)
Slovenia
 
  • Gorenja Vas–Poljane
Dolenec (1985)
Spain
 
  • Castile and Leon
    • Salamanca
      • Villar de la Yegua
Arribas (1962)
      • Villares de Yeltes
Carles Curto Mila collection
  • Extremadura
    • Badajoz
- (1994)
      • La Haba
Pierre Cléroux Collection
www.foro-minerales.com (n.d.)
      • Quintana de la Serena
www.foro-minerales.com (n.d.)
      • Villanueva del Fresno
Calvo Rebollar (2015)
UK
 
  • England
    • Cornwall
      • Carn Brea
        • Carnkie
          • Basset Mines
Golley et al. (1995)
      • St Clether
Golley et al. (1995)
      • St Just
        • Botallack
Golley et al. (1995)
      • St Stephen-in-Brannel
Golley et al. (1995)
    • Devon
      • West Devon
        • Dartmoor Forest
          • Princetown
Alysson Rowan collection
USA
 
  • Arizona
    • Gila County
Granger (1969) +1 other reference
      • Sierra Ancha Mountains
        • Sierra Ancha Mining District
          • Asbestos Point (Asbestos Peak) area
            • Bull Canyon
Granger (1969) +1 other reference
  • Colorado
    • Routt County
      • Hahns Peak Mining District (Columbine Mining District)
Eckel et al. (1997)
    • Teller County
      • Cripple Creek Mining District
        • High Park Area
Eckel et al. (1997)
  • Nevada
    • Mineral County
      • Fitting Mining District
Castor et al. (2004)
Castor et al. (2004)
  • New Mexico
    • Cibola County
Northrop et al. (1996)
    • Grant County
      • Telegraph Mining District
        • Wild Horse Mesa
Northrop et al. (1996)
  • Oregon
    • Lake County
      • Lakeview
Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology NBMG ...
  • South Dakota
    • Fall River County
      • Edgemont Uranium Mining District
Roberts et al. (1965)
    • Harding County
Roberts et al. (1965)
Roberts et al. (1965)
  • Utah
    • Juab County
      • Honeycomb Hills Mining District
Richardson et al. (1993)
    • San Juan County
      • La Sal Creek Mining District
Bullock (1981)
Uzbekistan
 
  • Navoiy
    • Central Kyzylkum Region
      • Auminzatau Mountains
Pavel M. Kartashov (n.d.)
 
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