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Lublinite

A variety of Calcite
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About LubliniteHide

Formula:
CaCO3
Name:
Named after Lublin, Poland, the locality from which it was originally described.
An efflorescent form of calcite - soft, with a finely fibrous consistency, and usually moist.

Mostly found in caves, and is probably related to the varied material known as moonmilk which can include various other minerals.

Also known by the German term 'Bergmilch' (Rock Milk).



Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
9512 (as Lublinite)
859 (as Calcite)
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:9512:5 (as Lublinite)
mindat:1:1:859:4 (as Calcite)

Chemistry of LubliniteHide

Mindat Formula:
CaCO3
Element Weights:
Element% weight
O47.957 %
Ca40.043 %
C12.000 %

Calculated from ideal end-member formula.

Synonyms of LubliniteHide

Other Language Names for LubliniteHide

Common AssociatesHide

Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
1 photo of Lublinite associated with Opal-ANSiO2 · nH2O

Other InformationHide

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 LubliniteHide

References for LubliniteHide

Localities for LubliniteHide

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.

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.
Austria
 
  • Burgenland
    • Eisenstadt-Umgebung District
      • Großhöflein
Exel (1993)
  • Lower Austria
    • Horn District
      • Pernegg
Neschen (n.d.) +1 other reference
    • Krems-Land District
      • Lichtenau im Waldviertel
Erwin Löffler collection (visual ID)
      • MĂŒhldorf
        • Amstall
Neschen (n.d.)
    • Lilienfeld District
      • Hohenberg
        • Innerfahrafeld
Hartmann et al. (1979)
    • Mödling District
      • Gumpoldskirchen
Exel (1993)
    • Sankt Pölten-Land District
      • Frankenfels
Spötl (2018)
  • Salzburg
    • Hallein District
      • Sankt Koloman
        • Zimmereck
Strasser (1989)
    • Zell am See District
      • Rauris
Strasser (1989)
Strasser (1989)
  • Styria
    • Bruck-MĂŒrzzuschlag District
      • Neuberg an der MĂŒrz
        • Kapellen
Spötl (2018)
      • Stanz im MĂŒrztal
C.Auer (2019)
    • Graz-Umgebung District
      • Frohnleiten
C.Auer (2021)
    • Liezen District
      • Landl
        • Gams bei Hieflau
          • Nothklamm
www.kraushoehle.at (n.d.)
  • Upper Austria
    • Kirchdorf an der Krems District
      • Klaus an der Pyhrnbahn
        • Steyrling
P.Arthofer et al. (1998)
Belgium
 
  • Wallonia
    • LiĂšge
      • Aywaille
        • SougnĂ©-Remouchamps
Mélon et al. (1962) +3 other references
    • Luxembourg
      • Durbuy
        • Heyd
Mélon et al. (1976)
      • ÉrezĂ©e
Mélon et al. (1962) +2 other references
    • Namur
Mélon et al. (1962) +1 other reference
      • Rochefort
        • Éprave
Mélon et al. (1962) +2 other references
Mélon et al. (1962) +2 other references
France
 
  • Auvergne-RhĂŽne-Alpes
    • Ain
      • Bourg-en-Bresse
        • Neyron
    • DrĂŽme
      • Valence
        • Saint-Flour
G. Demarcq
    • IsĂšre
      • La Tour-du-Pin
G. Demarcq
Hungary
 
  • Borsod-AbaĂșj-ZemplĂ©n County
    • Szerencs District
      • Monok
SzakĂĄll: Topographia Mineralogica ...
SzakĂĄll: Topographia Mineralogica ...
  • Budapest
SzakĂĄll et al. (1996)
Italy
 
  • Trentino-Alto Adige/SĂŒdtirol
    • Trento Province
      • Lavarone
Miorandi et al. (2007)
Romania
 
  • Bihor County
    • Bihor Mountains
      • Firei valley
Chirienco (2003)
Spain
 
  • Basque Country
    • Biscay
      • Karrantza Harana/Valle de Carranza
        • Donosa quarry (Pozalagua quarry)
MartĂ­nez-Arkarazo et al. (2007)
  • Extremadura
    • CĂĄceres
      • Castañar de Ibor
Alonso-Zarza et al. (2011)
Switzerland
 
  • Obwalden
    • Alpnach
... +1 other reference
Ukraine
 
  • Crimea
    • Simferopol area
      • Ukrainka Village area (Kurtsy)
Dvoichenko P.A. The minerals of Crimea (1914)
USA
 
  • South Dakota
    • Custer County
      • Wind Cave National Park
KellerLynn (2009)
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