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Kangerluarsuk Fjord, Ilmaussaq complex, Narsaq, Kujalleq, Eveslogchorr Mt, Khibiny Massif, Kola Peninsula, gua de Pau Volcano, gua de Pau Massif, So Miguel
Greenland Murmanskaja Oblast', Northern Region, Russia Island, Azores District, Portugal

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Kangerluarsuk Fjord, Ilmaussaq Eveslogchorr Mt, Khibiny Massif, Kola gua de Pau Volcano, gua de Pau
complex, Narsaq, Kujalleq, Greenland Peninsula, Murmanskaja Oblast', Massif, So Miguel Island, Azores
Northern Region, Russia District, Portugal

Aenigmatite Aenigmatite
Kangerluarsuk Fjord, Ilmaussaq complex, Narsaq, Eveslogchorr Mt, Khibiny Massif, Kola Peninsula,
Kujalleq, Greenland Murmanskaja Oblast', Northern Region, Russia

2+
Formula: Na 2 Fe 5 Ti(Si 6 O 18 )O 2

System: Triclinic Colour: Velvet-black

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Lustre: Greasy Hardness: 5 - 6

Member of: Aenigmatite Group > Sapphirine

Supergroup

Name: From the Greek ("aenigma"), "a riddle", alluding to the enigmatic, uncertain chemical
composition of the mineral. Named in 1865 by Breithaupt.

Aenigmatite Group.

Related to Malakhovite.

Classification of Aenigmatite
IMA status: Approved, 'Grandfathered' (first described prior to 1959)

Strunz 8th ed.: 8/F.14-20

Strunz 9th ed.: 9.DH.40

Nickel-Strunz 9.DH.40
10th (pending)
ed.: 9 : SILICATES (Germanates)
D : Inosilicates
H : Inosilicates with 4-periodic single chains, Si4O12

Dana 8th ed.: 69.2.1a.1

69 : INOSILICATES Chains with Side Branches or Loops

2 : Chains with Side Branches or Loops with P>2

Hey's CIM Ref.: 14.9.34

14 : Silicates not Containing Aluminum

9 : Silicates of Ti

Physical Properties of Aenigmatite

Lustre: Greasy

Diaphaneity Translucent, Opaque

(Transparency):
Colour: Velvet-black

Comment: in thin section, reddish brown to black.

Streak: Reddish brown

Hardness 5 - 6
(Mohs):
Tenacity: Brittle

Cleavage: Distinct/Good
{010} {100}

Fracture: Irregular/Uneven

Optical Data of Aenigmatite

Type: Biaxial (+)

RI values: n = 1.780 - 1.800 n = 1.800 - 1.820 n = 1.870 - 1.900

2V: Measured: 27 to 55, Calculated: 56 to 60

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Max = 0.090 - 0.100

Birefringence: Image shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30m thickness) and does not take into account mineral colouration.

Surface Relief: Very High

Dispersion: single

Chemical Properties of Aenigmatite

Formula: 2+
Na 2 Fe 5 Ti(Si 6 O 18 )O 2

IMA Formula: 2+
Na 4 (Fe 10 Ti 2 )O 4 [Si 12 O 36 ]

Elements listed Fe, Na, O, Si, Ti - search for minerals with similar chemistry
in formula:
Common Al,Mn,Mg,Ca,K,Cl
Impurities:

Crystallography of Aenigmatite
Crystal System: Triclinic

Class (H-M): 1 - Pinacoidal

Space Group: P1
Cell Parameters: a = 10.415(1) , b = 10.840(1) , c = 8.931(1)
= 105.107(4), = 96.610(5), = 125.398(4)

Ratio: a:b:c = 0.961 : 1 : 0.824

Unit Cell V 746.8

Volume:
Morphology: Crystals, prismatic after[001], to 10 cm; as irregular segregations.

Twinning: By rotation (011) or about [010] of

the pseudomonoclinic cell; polysynthetic.

Occurrences of Aenigmatite
Type Occurrence of Aenigmatite
Co-type Kangerluarsuk Fjord (Kangerdluarssuq Fjord), Ilmaussaq complex, Narsaq, Kujalleq, Greenland
Localities: Naujakasik (Naajakasik), Tunulliarfik Fjord (Tunugdliarfik), Ilmaussaq complex, Narsaq, Kujalleq, Greenland

Place of Mining Academy, Freiberg, Germany, 29166

Conservation of
Type Material:

Relationship of Aenigmatite to other Species

Member of: Aenigmatite Group > Sapphirine Supergroup

Other Members 3+
Krinovite Na 2 Mg 4 Cr 2 (Si 6 O 18 )O 2
of Group:
2+
Kuratite Ca 2 (Fe 5 Ti)O 2 [Si 4 Al 2 O 18 ]

2+ 3+
Wilkinsonite Na 2 Fe 4 Fe 2 (Si 6 O 18 )O 2

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Common Aegirine Augite Hedenbergite Riebeckite

Associates: Arfvedsonite Fayalite Ilmenite

Related Minerals 9.DH.05 Leucophanite NaCaBeSi 2 O 6 F

- Nickel-Strunz
Grouping): 9.DH.10 Ohmilite Sr 3 (Ti,Fe
3+
)(Si 4 O 12 )(O,OH) 2-3H 2 O

9.DH.15 Haradaite SrVSi 2 O 7

9.DH.15 Suzukiite BaVSi 2 O 7

9.DH.20 Batisite BaNaNaTi 2 (Si 4 O 12 )O 2

9.DH.20 Shcherbakovite (K,Ba)KNa(Ti,Nb) 2 (Si 4 O 12 )O 2

2+
9.DH.25 Taikanite Sr 3 BaMn 2 (Si 4 O 12 )O 2

9.DH.30 Krauskopfite BaSi 2 O 5 3H 2 O

2+ 3+ 2+
9.DH.35 Balangeroite (Mg,Fe ,Fe ,Mn ) 42 Si 16 O 54 (OH) 40

9.DH.35 Gageite Mn 21 (Si 4 O 12 ) 2 O 3 (OH) 20

3+ 3+
9.DH.40 Dorrite Ca 4 (Mg 3 Fe 9 )O 4 (Si 3 Al 8 Fe O 36 )

2+ 3+
9.DH.40 Hgtuvaite Ca 4 [Fe 6 Fe 6 ]O 4 [Si 8 Be 2 Al 2 O 36 ]

3+
9.DH.40 Krinovite Na 2 Mg 4 Cr 2 (Si 6 O 18 )O 2

2+ 3+
9.DH.40 Makarochkinite (Ca,Na) 2 Fe 4 Fe Ti[O 2 |BeAlSi 4 O 18 ]

2+ 3+
9.DH.40 Rhnite Ca 2 (Mg,Fe ,Fe ,Ti) 6 [O 2 |(Si,Al) 6 O 18 ]

9.DH.40 Serendibite Ca 4 [Mg 6 Al 6 ]O 4 [Si 6 B 3 Al 3 O 36 ]

9.DH.40 Welshite Ca 4 Mg 9 Sb 3 O 4 [Si 6 Be 3 AlFe 2 O 36 ]

2+ 3+
9.DH.40 Wilkinsonite Na 2 Fe 4 Fe 2 (Si 6 O 18 )O 2

9.DH.45 Sapphirine Mg 4 (Mg 3 Al 9 )O 4 [Si 3 Al 9 O 36 ]

9.DH.50 Khmaralite (Mg,Al,Fe) 16 [(Al,Si,Be) 12 O 36 ]O 4

9.DH.55 Surinamite (Mg,Fe) 3 Al 4 BeSi 3 O 16

9.DH.60 Deerite (Fe,Mn) 6 (Fe,Al) 3 [Si 6 O 17 ]O 3 (OH) 5

9.DH.65 Howieite Na(Fe,Mn) 10 (Fe,Al) 2 Si 12 O 31 (OH) 13

9.DH.65 Taneyamalite (Na,Ca)(Mn,Mg,Fe) 12 Si 12 (O,OH) 44

2+
9.DH.70 Johninnesite Na 2 Mn 9 Mg 7 (OH) 8 [AsO 4 ] 2 [Si 6 O 17 ] 2

9.DH.75 Agrellite NaCa 2 Si 4 O 10 F

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Related Minerals 14.9.1 Natisite Na 2 Ti(SiO 4 )O

- Hey's Index
Grouping: 14.9.2 Lorenzenite Na 2 Ti 2 (Si 2 O 6 )O 3

14.9.3 Lintisite LiNa 3 Ti 2 (Si 2 O 6 ) 2 O 2 2H 2 O

14.9.4 Davanite K 2 TiSi 6 O 15

2+
14.9.5 Kazakovite Na 6 Mn Ti(Si 6 O 18 )

14.9.6 Titanite CaTi(SiO 4 )O

3+
14.9.7 Ohmilite Sr 3 (Ti,Fe )(Si 4 O 12 )(O,OH) 2-3H 2 O

2+ 3+
14.9.8 Lamprophyllite (Na,Mn ) 3 (Sr,Na) 2 (Ti,Fe ) 3 (Si 2 O 7 ) 2 O 2 (OH,O,F) 2

14.9.9 Benitoite BaTi(Si 3 O 9 )

14.9.10 Batisite BaNaNaTi 2 (Si 4 O 12 )O 2

14.9.11 Fresnoite Ba 2 Ti(Si 2 O 7 )O

14.9.12 Joaquinite-(Ce) NaBa 2 Ce 2 FeTi 2 [Si 4 O 12 ] 2 O 2 (OH,F) H 2 O

14.9.13 Orthojoaquinite-(Ce) NaBa 2 Ce 2 FeTi 2 [Si 4 O 12 ] 2 O 2 (O,OH) H 2 O

14.9.14 Strontiojoaquinite Sr 2 Ba 2 (Na,Fe) 2 Ti 2 [Si 4 O 12 ] 2 O 2 (O,OH) 2 H 2 O

14.9.15 Bario-orthojoaquinite (Ba,Sr) 4 Fe 2 Ti 2 [Si 4 O 12 ] 2 O 2 H 2 O

14.9.16 Strontio-orthojoaquinite (Na,Fe) 2 Sr 2 Ba 2 Ti 2 [Si 4 O 12 ] 2 O 2 (O,OH) 2 H 2 O

2+
14.9.17 Bafertisite Ba 2 Fe 4 Ti 2 (Si 2 O 72 O 2 (OH) 2 F 2

2+ 2+
14.9.18 Hejtmanite Ba 2 (Mn ,Fe ) 4 Ti 2 (Si 2 O 7 ) 2 O 2 (OH) 2 F 2

14.9.19 Delindeite (Na,K) 2 (Ba,Ca) 2 (Ti,Fe,Al) 3 (Si 2 O 7 ) 2 O 2 (OH) 2 2H 2 O

3+
14.9.20 Barytolamprophyllite (Ba,Na) 2 (Na,Ti,Fe ) 4 Ti 2 (Si 2 O 7 ) 2 O(OH,F)

14.9.21 Trimounsite-(Y) Y 2 Ti 2 (SiO 4 )O 5

3+
14.9.22 Perrierite-(Ce) Ce 4 MgFe 2 Ti 2 (Si 2 O 7 ) 2 O 8

14.9.23 Chevkinite (Ce,Ca,Th) 4 (Fe,Mn) 2 (Ti,Fe) 3 [Si 2 O 7 ] 2 O 8

2+
14.9.24 Strontiochevkinite (Sr,La,Ce,Ca) 4 Fe (Ti,Zr) 2 Ti 2 (Si 2 O 7 ) 2 O 8

14.9.25 Tisinalite Na 3 H 3 (Mn,Ca,Fe)TiSi 6 (O,OH) 18 2H 2 O

2+
14.9.26 Neptunite Na 2 KLiFe 2 Ti 2 Si 8 O 24

2+
14.9.27 Manganoneptunite Na 2 KLiMn 2 Ti 2 Si 8 O 24

14.9.28 Kupletskite (K,Na) 3 (Mn,Fe) 7 Ti 2 Si 8 O 26 (OH) 4 F

2+
14.9.29 Astrophyllite K 2 NaFe 7 Ti 2 Si 8 O 28 (OH) 4 F

14.9.30 Hydroastrophyllite (H 3 O,K,Ca) 3 (Fe,Mn) 5-65 Ti 2 Si 8 (O,OH) 31

2+
14.9.31 Lobanovite K 2 Na(Fe 4 Mg 2 Na)Ti 2 (Si 4 O 12 ) 2 O 2 (OH) 4

14.9.32 Baratovite KCa 7 (Ti,Zr) 2 Li 3 Si 12 O 36 F 2

3+ 3+
14.9.35 Schorlomite Ca 3 (Ti,Fe ) 2 ((Si,Fe )O 4 ) 3

2+
14.9.36 Tinaksite K 2 Na(Ca,Mn ) 2 Ti[O|Si 7 O 18 (OH)]

2+ 2+
14.9.37 Janhaugite (Na,Ca) 3 (Mn ,Fe ) 3 (Ti,Zr,Nb) 2 (Si 2 O 7 ) 2 O 2 (OH,F) 2

14.9.38 Koashvite Na 6 (Ca,Mn)(Ti,Fe)Si 6 O 18 H 2 O

Other Names for Aenigmatite

Synonyms: Cossyrite Cosyrite Klbingite
Cosyrite Klbingite

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Name in Other Dutch: Aenigmatiet

Languages:
German: Aenigmatit
Cosyrit
Klbingit

Italian: Enigmatite

Norwegian nigmatitt
(Bokml):
Russian:

Spanish: Aenigmatita
Cosyrita
Klbingita

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

Aenigmatite in petrology
An essential component of (items highlighted in red)

Igneous rock
Normal crystalline igneous rock
Fine-grained ("volcanic") normal crystalline igneous rock
Phonolitoid
Phonolite
Peralkaline phonolite
Apachite (of Osann)

Accessory component of (items highlighted in red)

Igneous rock
Normal crystalline igneous rock
Coarse-grained ("plutonic") crystalline igneous rock
Syenitoid
Syenite
Peralkaline syenite
Angolaite

References for Aenigmatite

Reference List: Breithaupt, J.F.A. (1865) Mineralogische Studien. 29. Klbingit. Ainigmatit. Berg- und Httenmnnische Zeitung: 24: 397-398.

Fleischer, M. (1964) New mineral names. American Mineralogist: 49: 816-821.

Kelsey, C.H., McKie, D. (1964) The unit-cell of aenigmatite. Mineralogical Magazine: 33: 986-1001.

Cannillo, E., Mazzi, F, Fang, J. H., Robinson, P.D., Ohya, Y. (1971) The crystal structure of aenigmatite. American Mineralogist: 56: 427-446.

Borley, G.D. (1976) nigmatite from an girine-riebeckite granite, Liruei Complex, Nigeria. Mineralogical Magazine: 40: 595-598.

Jensen, B.B. (1996) Solid solution among members of the aenigmatite group. Mineralogical Magazine: 60: 982-986.

Burt, D.M. (1994) Vector representation of some mineral compositions in the aenigmatite group, with special reference to hogtuvaite. The
Canadian Mineralogist: 32: 449-457.

Kunzmann, T. (1999) The aenigmatite-rhnite mineral group. European Journal of Mineralogy: 11: 743-756.

Grew, E.S., Halenius, U., Pasero, M. (2008) The crystal chemistry of aenigmatite revisited: electron microprobe data, structure refinement and
Mossbauer spectroscopy of aenigmatite from Vesteroya (Norway). European Journal of Mineralogy: 20: 983-991.

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Localities for Aenigmatite

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.

(TL) indicates type locality for a valid mineral species. (FRL) indicates first recorded locality for everything else. ? indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality. All other localities listed
without reference should be considered as uncertain and unproven until references can be found.

Antarctica
Eastern Antarctica
Queen Maud Land (Dronning Maud Land) Harris, C., Grantham, G.H. (1993): Geology and petrogenesis of the Straumsvola nepheline syenite complex,
Straumsvola complex Dronning Maud Land, Antarctica. Geological Magazine, 130, 4, 513-532.

Australia
New South Wales
Gowen Co.
Warrumbungle National Park Duggan, M. B. (1988). Zirconium-rich sodic pyroxenes in felsic volcanics from the Warrumbungle Volcano,
Warrumbungle Volcano Central New South Wales, Australia. Mineral Mag, 52, 491496.
Nandewar Co.
Nandewar range (Nandewar mountains; Nandewar volcano) Handbook of Mineralogy; Stolz 1986
Rous Co.
Mount Warning Handbook of Mineralogy
Queensland
Central Highlands Region
Capella
Peak Range Province Handbook of Mineralogy
Tasmania
Central Highlands municipality
Interlaken Bottrill, R. S. & Baker, W. E. (2008): A Catalogue of the Minerals of Tasmania. Geological Survey Bulletin 73,
Dog's Head Tier Mineral Resources Tasmania, 254 pp
Huon Valley municipality
Huon-Channel region Taheri, J., and Bottrill, R. S., 1998, Porphyry and Sedimentary-hosted Gold Deposits near Cygnet: New
Cygnet district ? Styles of Gold Mineralisation in Tasmania: Unpub Rept, Mineral Resources Tasmania. 1999/01

Brazil
Paran
Tijucas do Sul
Morro Redondo complex
Papanduva pluton Vilalva, F.C.J., and Vlach, S.R.F. (2010): Mineralogical Magazine 74(4), 645-658

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Cameroon
North Region Ngounouno, I., Moreau, Ch., Deruelle, B., Demaiffe, D., Montigny, R. (2001): Petrologie du complexe alcalin
sous-sature de Kokoumi (Cameroun), Bulletin de la Societe Geologique de France; November 2001; vol.
Kokoumi (Kakoumi; Kokum)
172; no. 6; p. 675-686
South-West Region
Buea
Cameroon Mt Nkoumbou, C., Deruelle, B., Velde, D. (1995): Petrology of Mt Etinde Nephelinite Series, Journal of Petrology,
Etinde Mt (Little Cameroon Mt) Vol. 36, no 2, p. 373-395

Canada
British Columbia
Liard Mining Division
Beatty Creek Aenigmatite Locality Ostinsoe, E. A., 1960, Level Mountain, Northwestern British Columbia, University of British Columbia thesis.
Mount Edziza Yagi, K., Souther, J. G. (1974): Aenigmatite from Mt. Edziza, British Columbia, Canada. American
Mineralogist 59, 820-829
New Brunswick
Queens Co. Martin, R F, Payette, C (1988) The Welsford Anorogenic Igneous Complex, southern New Brunswick: Rift-
Welsford Anorogenic Igneous Complex Related Acadian Magmatism. Geological Survey of Canada, Open File Issue: 1727
Newfoundland and Labrador
Labrador Miller, R. R. (1988). Yttrium (Y) and other rare metals (Be, Nb, REE, Ta, Zr) in Labrador. Newfoundland Dept
Flowers River complex Min Rept, 88, 229-245.
Red Wine Alkaline Complex L. W. Curtis And J. Gittins (1979) Aluminous and Titaniferous Clinopyroxenes from Regionally
Metamorphosed Agpaitic Rocks in Central Labrador. J. Petrology 20:165-186.; Curtis, L.W. & Currie, K.L.
(1977) Geology and petrology of the Red Wine complex, Central Labrador. GSC Bulletin 287, 61p. + maps
Seal Lake alkaline complex (Letitia Lake) \"Rare Earth Element Mines, Deposits, and Occurrences,\" G.J. Orris and R.I. Grauch, Open File Report 02-
Mann 1 (Letitia Lake) 189, U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey, 2002.; GSC database locality No. 4100
Mann 2 (Ten Mile Lake) GSC database; GSC database locality No. 4101
Newfoundland
Baie Verte Peninsula
Kings Point Miller, R. R., & Abdel-Rahman, A. M. (1995) The King's Point Complex, Newfoundland, and Its Potential for
King's Point complex Rare-metal Mineralization. Geological Survey Report 95-1 pp159-175
Northwest Territories
Mackenzie District
SHEARD, E.R., WILLIAMS-JONES, A.E., HEILIGMANN, M., PEDERSON, C. AND TRUEMAN, D.L. (2012)
Blachford Lake alkaline complex Controls on the concentration of zirconium, niobium, and the rare earth elements in the Thor Lake rare metal
Thor Lake syenite complex deposit, Northwest Territories, Canada. Economic Geology, 107(1), 81-104.
Nechalacho deposit Sheard, E.R. (2010); SHEARD, E.R., WILLIAMS-JONES, A.E., HEILIGMANN, M., PEDERSON, C. AND
TRUEMAN, D.L. (2012) Controls on the concentration of zirconium, niobium, and the rare earth elements in
the Thor Lake rare metal deposit, Northwest Territories, Canada. Economic Geology, 107(1), 81-104.
Ontario
Thunder Bay District
Coldwell complex Mitchell (1991) Can, J, Earth Sci 28, 1653-1663.
Pic Township
Downey occurrence Ann P.Sabina (1991), Rocks and Minerals for the Collector, Sudbury to Winnipeg. GSC Misc. Report 49. p.91
Qubec
Gaspsie-les-de-la-Madeleine
Wallace et al. (1990) Canadian Mineralogist 28, 251; Wallace, G.M., Whalen, J.B. & Martin, R.F. (1990)
La Haute-Gaspsie RCM Agpaitic and miaskitic nepheline syenites of the McGerrigle plutonic complex, Gasp, Quebec. Canadian
Mont McGerrigle alkaline complex Mineralogist 28, 251-266.
Montrgie
La Valle-du-Richelieu RCM
Mont Saint-Hilaire
Poudrette quarry (Demix quarry; Uni-Mix quarry; Desourdy
quarry; Carrire Mont Saint-Hilaire; MSH) Canadian Micro Mineral Association (CMMA), 45 (6), 2
Montral
Mont Royal
Canadian National Railway tunnel Finley (1930)
Qubec & Newfoundland and Labrador Currie (1985): GSC Paper 85-1A, 73-80 ; BIRKETT, T.C., MILLER, R.R., ROBERTS, A.C., & MARIANO, A.N.
(1992) Zirconium bearing minerals from the Strange Lake intrusive complex, Quebec Labrador. Canadian
Strange Lake complex (Lac Brisson complex)
Mineralogist, 30, 191-205.
Yukon
Watson Lake Mining District
Ting Creek intrusion Geol, Survey of Canada database

China
Sichuan Province
Liangshan Autonomous Prefecture
Mianning Co.
Maoniuping Mine Orris, G.J., and Grauch, R.I. (2002): USGS Open-File Report 02-189

Finland
Northern Finland Region Lindholm,O. & Anttonen, R. 1980. Geology of the Otanmki mine. s. 25-33 in: Hkli, T.A. (toim.) Precambrian
ores of Finland, 26th International Geological Congress, Paris 1980. Guide to excursions 078 A+C, Part 2
Kajaani
(Finland), Geological Survey of Finland.

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Vuolijoki
Honkamki

Greenland
Kujalleq
Narsaq
Igaliku (Igaliko)
Bgghild, O.B. (1953): The Mineralogy of Greenland. Meddelelser om Grnland, Bd. 149. Nr. 3., C.A.
Narsaarsuk Plateau Reitzels Forlag, Copenhagen. 445 p (p.307); Petersen Ole V.,Secher K.(1985) - Gronland: Mineralien,
Narsaarsuk pegmatite (Narssrssuk pegmatite) Geologie, Geschichte. - Verlag Bode & Partner K.G., Bochum, 87 pagg.
Ilmaussaq complex Petersen, O.V. (2001): List of all minerals identified in the Ilmaussaq alkaline complex, South Greenland.
Geology of Greenland Survey Bulletin. 190, 25-33
Kangerluarsuk Fjord (Kangerdluarssuq Fjord) (TL) [Clark, 1993 - "Hey's Mineral Index, 3rd Edition"] + Petersen, O. V. & Johnsen, O. (2005): Minerals First
described from Greenland. Canadian Mineralogist Special Publication 8.
Kringlerne Larsen, L. M. (1977). "Aenigmatites from the Ilmaussaq intrusion, south Greenland: Chemistry and
petrological implications." Lithos 10(4): 257-270.
Qeqertaussaq Island Soerensen, H. (1962): On the occurrence of Steenstrupine in the Ilimaussaq massif, southwest Greenland,
South Coast Pegmatite Meddelelser om Groenland, Reitzels Forlag Koebenhavn
Tunulliarfik Fjord (Tunugdliarfik) Petersen, O. V. & Johnsen, O. (2005): Minerals First described from Greenland. Canadian Mineralogist
Special Publication 8.; Bggild, O.B. (1953): The Mineralogy of Greenland. Meddelelser om Grnland, Bd.
Naujakasik (Naajakasik) (TL)
149. Nr. 3. 445 pages
Tuperssuatsiat Bay Petersen, O. V. & Johnsen, O. (2005): Minerals First described from Greenland. Canadian Mineralogist
Special Publication 8.; Bggild, O.B. (1953): The Mineralogy of Greenland. Meddelelser om Grnland, Bd.
149. Nr. 3. 445 pages. (p.307)
Hiortdahlite-bearing pegmatite Robles, E., Fontan, F., Monchoux, P., Soerensen, H. (2001): Hiortdahlite II from the Ilimaussaq alkaline
complex, South Greenland, South Greenland, Geology of Greenland Survey Bulletin, 190, 131-137
Nunarssuit Island
Nunarssuit complex http://www.koeln.netsurf.de/~w.steffens/green.htm
Puklen complex Marks,M., Vennemann, T., Siebel, W. & Markl, G.(2003): Quantification of Magmatic and Hydrothermal
Processes in a Peralkaline Syenite-Alkali Granite Complex Based on Textures, Phase Equilibria, and Stable
and Radiogenic Isotopes. Journal of Petrology. 44:1247-1280
Quagdlimiut
Tugtutq (Tugtutok) http://www.koeln.netsurf.de/~w.steffens/green.htm
Qeqqata
Kangerlussuaq Fjord (Sndre Strmfjord)
Cape Edvard Holm http://www.koeln.netsurf.de/~w.steffens/green.htm
Sermersooq
Kialineq Bay
Kialineq complex http://www.koeln.netsurf.de/~w.steffens/green.htm

Hungary
Baranya Co.
Mecsek Mts
Szszvr
Szamr Hill Mineral Species of Hungary, 2005

Italy
Campania
Phlegrean Volcanic Complex
Melluso, L., Morra, V., Guarino, V., deGennaro, R., Franciosi, L., & Grifa, C. (2014). The crystallization of
Naples Province shoshonitic to peralkaline trachyphonolitic magmas in a H 2 OClF-rich environment at Ischia (Italy), with
Ischia Island implications for the feeder system of the Campania Plain volcanoes. Lithos, 210, 242-259
Sicily Foerstner H. (1881): Ueber Cossyrit, ein Mineral aus Liparit-laven der Insel Pantelleria. Zeits. Kryst. Min., 5,
4, 348-362; Soellner J. (1909): Beitrge zur Kenntnis des Cossyrits von Pantelleria. Zeits. Krist. Min., 46, 1,
Trapani Province
518-562; Fleischer M. (1936): The formula of aenigmatite. Amer. Journ. Sci., ser. 5, 32, 343-348; Zies E.G.
Pantelleria Island (1966): A new analysis of cossyrite from the Island of Pantelleria. Am. Mineral., 51, 200-205.
Cuddia Mida (Cuddia di Mida; Kuddia Mida) Foerstner H. (1881): Ueber Cossyrit, ein Mineral aus Liparit-laven der Insel Pantelleria. Zeits. Kryst. Min., 5,
4, 348-362; Soellner J. (1909): Beitrge zur Kenntnis des Cossyrits von Pantelleria. Zeits. Krist. Min., 46, 1,
518-562; Handbook of Mineralogy
Umbria
Terni Province
San Venanzo Stoppa, F., Sharygin, V.V. and Cundari, A. (1997) New mineral data from the kamafugite-carbonatite
Vispi Quarry (incl. Celli; Pian di Celle) association: the melilitolite from Pian di Celle, Italy. Mineralogy and Petrology, 61, 27-45.

Japan
Honshu Island
Chubu Region
Aichi Prefecture
Kita-Shidara-gun
Shidara-cho The Mineral Species of Japan (5th ed) Matsubara
Chugoku region
Shimane Prefecture
Dogo The Mineral Species of Japan (5th ed) Matsubara

Kenya
J. Petrology (1969) 10 (3): 409-439.

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Rift Valley Province
Suswa Volcano

Libya
Al Jabal al Gharbi District
Lustrino, M., Cucciniello, C., Melluso, L., Tassinari, C. C., d Gennaro, R., & Serracino, M. (2012).
Gharyan (Gharian) Petrogenesis of Cenozoic volcanic rocks in the NW sector of the Gharyan volcanic field, Libya. Lithos, 155,
Kaf El Khalef 218-235.

Madagascar
Antananarivo Province
Bongolava Region
Tsiroanomandidy District Mukosi, Ndivhuwo Cecilia (2012): Petrogenesis of the Ambohiby Complex, Madagascar and the role of the
Ambohiby Massif Marion Hotspot Plume. Thesis (MSc)-Stellenbosch University, 2012
Antsiranana Province
Diana Region (Northern Region)
Ambanja District
Ampasindava Peninsula
Ampasibitika Behier, J. (1963): Carte mineralogique de Madagascar. Archive Service Gologique Madagascar. A 1871
Bezavona Massif Behier, J. (1963): Carte mineralogique de Madagascar. Archive Service Gologique Madagascar. A 1871

Malawi
Mulanje Massif (Mlange Massif) Wooley (2001)

Mexico
Chihuahua
Pueblito de Allende
Allende meteorite (Pueblito de Allende meteorite; Qutrixpileo meteorite Brearley, A. J. & Jones, R. H. (1998). Chondritic Meteorites. In: Planetary Materials (Papike, J. J., Editor):
[NHM cat.]) Chapter 3, 398 pages. Mineralogical Society of America: Washington, DC, USA. (1998)
Colima
Mun. de Manzanillo
Revillagigedo Islands Bohrson W. A., Reid M. R. (1997): Genesis of silicic peralkaline volcanic rocks in an oceanic island setting by
Socorro Island crustal melting and open-system processes: Socorro Island, Mexico. Journal of Petrology, 38, 11371166.

Mongolia
Govi-Altay Aimag (Govi-Altai Aimag; Gobi-Altay Aimag)
Sokol, A.K. & 4 others (2007) Late accretion and lithification of chondritic parent bodies: Mg isotope studies
Altai on fragments from primitive chondrites and chondritic breccias: Meteoritics & Planetary Science
Adzhi-Bogdo (stone) meteorite 42(7/8):1291-1308. (Jul/Aug2007).
Hovd Aimag (Khovd Aimag)
Altai Mts
Khaldzan Buragtag massif G.M. Tsareva data
Mount Ulyn Khuren Kartashov P.M., Voloshin A.V., PakhomovskiiYa.A. On the zonal crystaline gadolinite from the alkaline granite
Tat'yana pegmatite pegmatites of Haldzan Buragtag (Mongolian Altai), - Zapiski VMO, 1993,N3,p. 65-79.
Tsakhirin Khuduk Y-Zr-Nb deposit Pavel M. Kartashov data

Morocco
Souss-Massa Region
Taroudant Province
Jebel Siroua Woolley, A. R. (2001). Alkaline Rocks and Carbonatites of the World: Africa. Geological Society of London.

Namibia
Khomas Region
Windhoek District
Wartha, R., Palfi, A., Niedermayr, G., Brandsttter, F. and Petersen, O. V. (2001): Der Aris-Phonolith-Komplex
Aris und seine Mineralien. In Bahmann, U. and A. (Eds.), Namibia Zauberwelt edler Steine und Kristalle, Bode-
Aris Quarries (Ariskop Quarry; Railway Quarry) ? Verlag, Haltern, Germany, pp. 172-179. (in German); [http://www.koeln.netsurf.de/~w.steffens/aris.htm]

New Zealand
Campbell Island Railton, G.L. & Watters, W.A., Minerals of New Zealand, New Zealand Geological Survey Bull. #104 (1990).
Mayor Island (Tuhua) Railton, G.L. & Watters, W.A., Minerals of New Zealand, New Zealand Geological Survey Bull. #104 (1990).;
Mineralogical Magazine 1956 31 : 96-106
Omapu Bay (Western Bay) NZJGG, 2003, 46: 581-590. NZJGG, 1991, 34: 337-340. NZJGG, 1981, 24: 449-467
Opo Bay (South East Bay) NZJGG, 2003, 46: 581-590. NZJGG, 1991, 34: 337-340. NZJGG, 1981, 24: 449-467
Taratimi Bay (Crater Bay) NZJGG, 2003, 46: 581-590. NZJGG, 1991, 34: 337-340. NZJGG, 1981, 24: 449-467
North Island
Auckland Railton, G.L. & Watters, W.A., Minerals of New Zealand, New Zealand Geological Survey Bull. #104 (1990).
South Island
Otago
Dunedin Railton, G.L. & Watters, W.A., Minerals of New Zealand, New Zealand Geological Survey Bull. #104 (1990).

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Niger
Agadez Department
Ar Region
South Ar
Tarraouadji Massif J. Fabris and G. Rocci, Bull. Soc. Fran. Minral. Cristallo., 1965, LXXXVIII, 319-340

North Korea
Kangwon Province
Pyonggang-gun
Abdong Zr-Nb deposit (Aptong; Apdong) Pavel M. Kartashov data
Yanggang Province (Ryanggang Province)
Paektu Mountain (Baekdu Mountain; Mt Hakuto) Suzuki, J. (1938) On a rock of nordmarkitic composition from Hakutou volcano, Korea. Journal of the Faculty
Nordmarkite ejecta of Science, Hokkaido Imperial University, Series IV, 4, #1-2, 173-181.

Norway
Buskerud
vre Eiker
Dietrich, R.V., Heier, K.S. & Taylor, S.R. 1965: Studies on the igneous rock complex of the Oslo region. XX.
Hamre Petrology and geochemistry of ekerite. Skrifter Norske videnskaps-akademi i Olso. Matematisk-
Shore of Eikeren naturvidenskapelig klasse, Ny serie. 19, 28 pp.
Telemark
Porsgrunn
Andersen, F.,Berge, S.A. & Burvald, I. (1996): Die Mineralien des Langesundsfjords und des umgebenden
Langesundsfjorden Larvikit-Gebietes, Oslo-Region, Norwegen. MineralienWelt 7(4):21-100; sheim, A., Berge, S.A. & Larsen,
stre Brattholmen A.O. (2008): Sporelementer i nigmatitt fra larvik plutonkompleks. Norsk Bergverksmuseum Skrift. 38: 63-65
Mrje
Sagsen Larsen, A. O. (ed.) (2010): The Langesundsfjord. History, geology, pegmatites, minerals. Bode Verlag Gmbh,
Saga 1 Quarry Salzhemmendorf, Germany, 240 p.
Vestfold
Larvik
Stavern (Fredriksvrn)
Jahren Feldspar Quarry (Jaren Feldspar Quarry) sheim, A. (1994): Hamberg(itt). STEIN 21 (2), 117-119
Sandefjord Larsen, A. O. (ed.) (2010): The Langesundsfjord. History, geology, pegmatites, minerals. Bode Verlag Gmbh,
Hjertnessen (Ranvikmyra) Salzhemmendorf, Germany, 240 p.
Vesterya
Auve
Vardsen S Knut Edvard Larsen collection # MM-253
Buer sheim, A., Berge, S.A. & Larsen, A.O. (2008): Sporelementer i nigmatitt fra larvik plutonkompleks. Norsk
Bergverksmuseum Skrift. 38: 63-65; Berge, S.A., Larsen, K.E. & Andersen, F. (2011): Buer, Vesterya,
Sandefjord- en typelokalitet for et nytt mineral. Norsk Bergverksmuseum Skrift. 46: 49-56
Framnes Larsen, A. O. (ed.) (2010): The Langesundsfjord. History, geology, pegmatites, minerals. Bode Verlag Gmbh,
Framnes School Salzhemmendorf, Germany, 240 p.
Rdssen Berge, S. A. & Andersen, F. (2002): Mineralforekomster i Sandefjordomrdet. Norsk Bergverksmuseums
Skrift. 20, 50-59
Holtanskogen Knut Edvard Larsen collection # 1833; Larsen, K. E. (2015). Noen funn av mineraler i Norge 2013-2015.
Norsk Mineralsymposium 2015, 79-88.
Holtsen Svein A. Berge collection; Larsen, K. E. (2015). Noen funn av mineraler i Norge 2013-2015. Norsk
Mineralsymposium 2015, 79-88.
Husebysen prospect Berge, S. A. & Andersen, F. (2002): Mineralforekomster i Sandefjordomrdet. Bergverksmuseets Skrift 20,
50-59; Berge, S. A. (2013):Mineralene i Husebyysen feltspatbrudd, Vesterya, Sandefjord. Norsk
Bergverksmuseum Skrifter. 50, 93-99
Husefjell Larsen, A. O. (ed.) (2010): The Langesundsfjord. History, geology, pegmatites, minerals. Bode Verlag Gmbh,
Salzhemmendorf, Germany, 240 p.
Karisen Berge, S. A. & Andersen, F. (2002): Mineralforekomster i Sandefjordomrdet. Bergverksmuseets Skrift 20,
50-59
Rambergsen Knut Edvard Larsen collection
Tveitan Knut Edvard Larsen collection
Urdersen sheim, A., Berge, S.A. & Larsen, A.O. (2008): Sporelementer i nigmatitt fra Larvik plutonkompleks. Norsk
Bergverksmuseum Skrift. 38: 63-65
Vra Raade, G & Larsen, A. O. (1980): Polylithionite from syenite pegmatite at Vra, Sandefjord, Oslo Region,
Norway. Contributions to the Mineralogy of Norway, no 65. Norsk Geologisk Tidskrift 60, 117-124; Raade, G.
(2011): Chemistry of aenigmatite from Vesterya, larvik plutonic complex, Norway. Norsk Bergverksmuseum
Skrift. 46: 37-40

Portugal
Azores District
So Miguel Island
Ridolfi, F., Renzulli, A., Santi, P., Upton, B.G.J., Evolutionary stages of crystallisation of weakly peralkine
gua de Pau Massif syenites: evidence from ejecta in the plinian deposits of Agua de Pau volcano (Sao Miguel, Azores Islands),
gua de Pau Volcano (Fogo Volcano) Mineralogical Magazine, 67(4), 749-767, 2003
Pumice quarry Pedro Alves collection and analytical data
Terceira Island
Jeffery, A.J., Gertisser, R., Jackson, R.A., O'Driscoll, B., Kronz, A. (2016): PREPUBLICATION: On the
Angra do Herosmo compositional variability of dalyite, K2ZrSi6O15: a new occurrence from Terceira, Azores. Mineralogical
Caldeira-Castelinho Ignimbrite Formation Magazine, Prepublication, 39 pp. (available on line since January 1, 2016).

Russia
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Far-Eastern Region
Sakhalinskaya Oblast'
Sakhalin Island
Morotu (Morotsu; Morutu) Grapes, R., Yagi, K., and Okumura, K. (1979) Aenigmatite, sodic pyroxene, arfvedsonite and associated
Morotu river minerals in syenites from Morotu, Sakhalin. Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology, 69, 97103.
Northern Region
Murmanskaja Oblast'
Kola Peninsula
Gremyakha-Vyrmes Massif David Zakharov specimen
Khibiny Massif
Eveslogchorr Mt [World of Stones 95:5-6, p64]
Astrophyllite Stream Arzamastsev, A., Yakovenchuk, V., Pakhomovsky, Y., & Ivanyuk, G. (2008). The Khibina and Lovozero
alkaline massifs: Geology and unique mineralization. In Guidbook for 33rd International Geological Congress
Pegmatite
Excursion (No. 47, p. 58)
Khibinpakhkchorr Mt. Azarova, Y. V., Shlyukova, Z. V., Zolotarev Jr, A. A., & Organova, N. I. (2009). Burovaite-Ca,(Na, K) 4Ca2 (Ti,
Nb) 8 [Si4O12] 4 (OH, O) 8 12H2O, a new labuntsovite-group mineral species and its place in low-
temperature mineral formation in pegmatites of the Khibiny pluton, Kola Peninsula, Russia. Geology of Ore
Deposits, 51(8), 774-783.
Kitchepakhk Mt. Konopleva, N.G., Ivanyuk, G.Y., Pakhomovsky, Y.A., Yakovenchuk, V.N., Menshikov, Y.P., and Korchak, Y.A.
(2008): Geology of Ore Deposits 50(8), 720-731.; Yakovenchuk V N, Ivanyuk G Y, Pakhomovsky Y A,
Selivanova E A, Korchak J A, Nikolaev A P (2010) Strontiofluorite, SrF2, a new mineral species from the
Khibiny Massif, Kola Peninsula, Russia. The Canadian Mineralogist 48, 1487-1492
Koashva Mt Konopleva, N.G., Ivanyuk, G.Y., Pakhomovsky, Y.A., Yakovenchuk, V.N., Menshikov, Y.P., and Korchak, Y.A.
Koashva Open Pit (Vostochnyi Mine) (2008): Geology of Ore Deposits 50(8), 720-731.
Kukisvumchorr Mt Pekov, I.V. & Podlesnyi, A.S. (2004): Kukisvumchorr Deposit: Mineralogy of Alkaline Pegmatites and
Hydrotermalites. Mineralogical Almanac, vol. 7, 140 pages + xxiv photo's pages
Marchenko Peak Konopleva, N.G., Ivanyuk, G.Y., Pakhomovsky, Y.A., Yakovenchuk, V.N., Menshikov, Y.P., and Korchak, Y.A.
(2008): Geology of Ore Deposits 50(8), 720-731.
N'orkpakhk Mt (Niorkpakhk; Nyorkpukhk; N'Yourpakhk) Takai, Y., Uehara, S., Inoo, T. (2011) Minerals from Khibiny, Kola, Russia. Chigaku Kenkyu, 60 (1), 41-46.
Poachvumchorr Mt. Konopleva, N.G., Ivanyuk, G.Y., Pakhomovsky, Y.A., Yakovenchuk, V.N., Menshikov, Y.P., and Korchak, Y.A.
(2008): Geology of Ore Deposits 50(8), 720-731.
Rasvumchorr Mt Am Min 79:1011; Belakovskiy D, Smith D G W, Welch M (2013) New mineral names. American Mineralogist
98, 811-815
Takhtarvumchorr Mt Pavel M. Kartashov data
IGC Stop 6-2 Arzamastsev, A., Yakovenchuk, V., Pakhomovsky, Y., & Ivanyuk, G. (2008). The Khibina and Lovozero
alkaline massifs: Geology and unique mineralization. In Guidbook for 33rd International Geological Congress
Excursion (No. 47, p. 58).
IGC Stop 6-3 Arzamastsev, A., Yakovenchuk, V., Pakhomovsky, Y., & Ivanyuk, G. (2008). The Khibina and Lovozero
alkaline massifs: Geology and unique mineralization. In Guidbook for 33rd International Geological Congress
Excursion (No. 47, p. 58).
Vantomnyutsk Mt. Konopleva, N.G., Ivanyuk, G.Y., Pakhomovsky, Y.A., Yakovenchuk, V.N., Menshikov, Y.P., and Korchak, Y.A.
(2008): Geology of Ore Deposits 50(8), 720-731.
Yudychvumchorr Mt. Konopleva, N.G., Ivanyuk, G.Y., Pakhomovsky, Y.A., Yakovenchuk, V.N., Menshikov, Y.P., and Korchak, Y.A.
(2008): Geology of Ore Deposits 50(8), 720-731.
Yukspor Mt Pavel M. Kartashov data
Material'naya Adit Pavel Kartasov photo; Khomyakov, A. P., Pushcharovskiy, D. Y., & Ronsbo, J. G. (1983). Clinophosinaite,
Na3CaPSiO7, a new mineral. International Geology Review, 25(6), 731-734.
Yum'echorr Mt (Yumjechorr) Konopleva, N.G., Ivanyuk, G.Y., Pakhomovsky, Y.A., Yakovenchuk, V.N., Menshikov, Y.P., and Korchak, Y.A.
(2008): Geology of Ore Deposits 50(8), 720-731.
Lovozero Massif
Selsurt Mt (Flora Mt) [World of Stones 95:5-6, p64]
Niva alkaline intrusion Arzamastseva, L.V., Pakhomovsky, Ya.A. [, .., ..] (1999): Mineral
associations in rocks of Niva agpaitic intrusion (Kola Peninsula) as indicators of its forming conditions
[ ( )
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B.V., Arzamastseva, L.V. (2000): Agpaitic magmatism in the northeastern Baltic Shield: a study of the Niva
intrusion, Kola Peninsula, Russia. Lithos, 51, 1, 27-46.

Saint Helena
Ascension Island C. Harris, G. Cressey, J. D. Bell, F. B. Atkins and S. Beswetherick (1982) An Occurrence of Rare-Earth-Rich
5 mile post Eudialyte from Ascension Island, South Atlantic. Mineralogical Magazine 46:421-425.
Middleton Peak Mineralogical Magazine(1952) 29, 850-857

South Africa
North West Province
Bojanala Platinum District
Western Bushveld Complex
Pilanesberg Alkaline Complex Wooley (2001) 269-270.

South Korea
Gyeongsangbuk-do (Kyongsang-bukto; Gyeongsangbugdo)
Ulleung-gun Atsuo Harumoto (1970) Volcanic Rocks and Associated Rocks of Utsuryoto Island, (Japan Sea). (39pp +
Ulleungdo (Ullungdo; Ulreungdo; Dagelet island; Utsuryoto) geological map)

Tanzania
Journal of Conference Abstracts , Volume 2 Number 1 , vsg - Minsoc '97, http://www.the-

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Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Tarosero volcano
Sadiman volcano Zaitsev A.N., Wenzel T., Markl G., Spratt J., Petrov S.V., Williams, C.T. (2010) Mineralogy and geochemistry
of nephelinites and phonolites from the Sadiman volcano, northern Tanzania. Abstracts of XXVII International
conference School Geochemistry of Alkaline rocks. Moscow-Koktebel. pp. 240 pp.; Zaitsev, A. N.,
Marks, M. A. W., Wenzel, T., Spratt, J., Sharygin, V. V., Strekopytov, S., & Markl, G. (2012). Mineralogy,
geochemistry and petrology of the phonolitic to nephelinitic Sadiman volcano, Crater Highlands, Tanzania.
Lithos, 152, 66-83.

UK
Scotland Tindle, A.G. (2008) Minerals of Britian and Ireland
Strathclyde
Beith
Trearne Quarry BMS Database

Ukraine
Zaporozhskaya Oblast' (Zaporiz'ka; Zaporozh'e)
Malotersyanskii

USA
Arizona
Coconino Co.
San Franciscan volcanic field (San Francisco Peaks; San Francisco Mts)
San Francisco Mountain
Fremont Peak - NW slope Robinson, Henry H. (1913), The San Franciscan Volcanic Field, AZ, USGS PP 76: 110-112.
Navajo Co. azminerals.com
Navajo volcanic field Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 102; Laughlin, A.W., et al (1986), Hetromorphism
and crystallization paths of katungites, Navajo volcanic field, AZ, USA, in J. Ross, et al (editor), Kimberlites
and related rocks, vol. 1, Geol. Soc. Australia Spec. Pub. 14.
Arkansas
Pulaski Co.
Little Rock
Granite Mountain area Rocks and Minerals, (1988) 63:104-125; Rocks and Minerals, (1989) 64:314-322
Big Rock Quarry (3M Quarry; Arch Street Pike Quarry) Henry Barwood - unpublished (2010)
California
Sonoma Co.
Murdoch, Joseph & Robert W. Webb (1966), Minerals of California, Centennial Volume (1866-1966):
Santa Rosa California Division Mines & Geology Bulletin 189: 59, 282; Pemberton, H. Earl (1983), Minerals of California;
Aenigmatite occurrences Van Nostrand Reinholt Press: 473.
Aenigmatite occurrence (1) Murdoch, Joseph & Robert W. Webb (1966), Minerals of California, Centennial Volume (1866-1966):
California Division Mines & Geology Bulletin 189: 59.
Aenigmatite occurrence (2) Murdoch, Joseph & Robert W. Webb (1966), Minerals of California, Centennial Volume (1866-1966):
California Division Mines & Geology Bulletin 189: 59.
Hawaii
Maui Co.
Maui Velde, D. (1978): An aenigmatite-richterite-olivine trachyte from Puu Koae, West Maui, Hawaii, American
Puu Koae Mineralogist, Vol. 63, 771-778
Idaho
Owyhee Co.
De Lamar District
De Lamar Mine (Wahl; Sommercamp; Voschay) Mineralogical Record, Sep 1995
Maine
York Co. Toulmin, P., 1957, Notes on a Peralkaline Granite from Cashes Ledge, Gulf of Maine, American Mineralogist,
Cashes Ledge 42: 912-915
York King, V. and Foord, E., 1994, Mineralogy of Maine, Descriptive Mineralogy, volume 1, Maine Geological
Mount Agamenticus Survey, pp. 418 + 88 plates.
Massachusetts
Essex Co.
Salem Gleba, 1978. Massachusetts Mineral & Fossil Localities
Great Haste Ledge (Great Haste Island) Gleba, 1978. Massachusetts Mineral & Fossil Localities
Norfolk Co. Sayer, Susan (1974): An Integrated Study of the Blue Hills Porphyry and Related Units, Quincy and Milton,
Quincy Massachusetts (MIT master's thesis)
Nevada
Humboldt Co.
McDermitt Caldera Center NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada
New Mexico
Otero Co.
Cornudas Mts
Wind Mountain USGS Open-File Report 02-189
Washington Micro Probe Volume VI Number 8; Minerals of Washington, B. Cannon, 1975 (37)

Okanogan Co.
Golden Horn Batholith

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Yemen
Hadramawt Governorate
Kaidun meteorite Lunar and Planetary Science XXXII (2001); Zolensky, M. & A.Ivanov, Chemie der Erde 63,185-246(2003)

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