Uralite
A variety of Amphibole Supergroup
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About Uralite
Formula:
AX2Z5((Si,Al,Ti)8O22)(OH,F,Cl,O)2
Name:
Name for the Urals Region.
Pseudomorphs of amphibole-group minerals, mainly actinolite, after a clinopyroxene-group mineral, mainly augite.
Originally described from the Urals Region, Russia.
Originally described from the Urals Region, Russia.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
4098 (as Uralite)
207 (as Amphibole Supergroup)
207 (as Amphibole Supergroup)
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:4098:9 (as Uralite)
mindat:1:1:207:7 (as Amphibole Supergroup)
mindat:1:1:207:7 (as Amphibole Supergroup)
Similar Names
| Auralite | ||
| Muralite | A variety of 'Vitrain' | |
| Nuralite | A synonym of 'Pigmented structural glass' | |
| Upalite | A valid IMA mineral species | Al(UO2)3(PO4)2O(OH) · 7H2O |
| Uranite | A synonym of 'Uranium Mica' | |
| Ureilite | A synonym of 'Ureilite meteorite' |
IMA Classification of Uralite
Discredited
Pronunciation of Uralite
Pronunciation:
| Play | Recorded by | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Jolyon Ralph | United Kingdom |
Chemistry of Uralite
Mindat Formula:
AX2Z5((Si,Al,Ti)8O22)(OH,F,Cl,O)2
Other Language Names for Uralite
Common Associates
Associations Based on Photo Data:
| 32 photos of Uralite associated with Andradite | Ca3Fe3+2(SiO4)3 |
| 18 photos of Uralite associated with Calcite | CaCO3 |
| 18 photos of Uralite associated with Epidote | (CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH) |
| 14 photos of Uralite associated with Magnetite | Fe2+Fe3+2O4 |
| 9 photos of Uralite associated with Quartz | SiO2 |
| 6 photos of Uralite associated with Scheelite | Ca(WO4) |
| 5 photos of Uralite associated with Actinolite | ◻Ca2(Mg4.5-2.5Fe0.5-2.5)Si8O22(OH)2 |
| 4 photos of Uralite associated with Albite | Na(AlSi3O8) |
| 4 photos of Uralite associated with Pyrite | FeS2 |
| 3 photos of Uralite associated with Diopside | CaMgSi2O6 |
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.
Uralite in petrology
An essential component of rock names highlighted in red, an accessory component in rock names highlighted in green.
Internet Links for Uralite
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https://www.mindat.org/min-4098.html
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References for Uralite
Reference List:
Localities for Uralite
Showing 173 localities.
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The Locality List
- 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).
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Australia | |
| McQueen +2 other references |
| Worner et al. (1982) |
| SA Geodata Database (2016) |
| Simpson (1948) +1 other reference |
| Simpson (1948) | |
| Simpson (1948) | |
| Simpson (1948) |
| Simpson (1948) |
| Mock (1987) |
| Mock (1987) | |
| Simpson |
Austria | |
| Pichler (2009) |
Canada | |
| personal correspondence with Giles Peatfield (see comments) |
| White (2012) |
| Moorhouse W. W. (1942) |
| February 1983 +4 other references |
China | |
| Cheng et al. (2025) |
| Li Li et al. (2010) |
| Jianguo Yang et al. (2012) |
| Dahlkamp (2009) |
| Shuneng Liang et al. (2009) |
| Xingjie Jia et al. (2012) |
| Huaiqian Li et al. (2012) | |
| Chu et al. (2023) |
| Bai et al. (2024) |
| Gao et al. (2025) |
| Wenliang Gao et al. (2006) |
| Zhou Guoqing (1997) |
| Chen et al. (2024) |
| Rongguo Hu et al. (2010) +1 other reference |
| Zhan et al. (2026) | |
| Yongbao Gao et al. (2012) |
| Zhenming Zhao et al. (2013) |
| Huiwen Liu et al. (2014) |
| Jianxiang Chen et al. (2013) |
| Suxia Peng et al. (2013) |
| Hongkui Li et al. (2010) |
| Zheng et al. (2004) |
| Yan Liu et al. (2010) |
| Dai et al. (2026) |
| Zuoheng Zhang et al. (2012) |
| Jianhua Huang et al. (2012) |
| Jianmin Yang et al. (2007) |
| Zhang et al. (2026) |
| Wang et al. (2024) |
| Fengmei Chai et al. (2006) +1 other reference |
| Jingwen Mao et al. (2007) | |
| Linshan Song et al. (2008) | |
| Zhifu Wang et al. (2012) |
| Han et al. (2006) | |
| Zhuangzhi Qian et al. (2009) +1 other reference | |
| Jinzhu San et al. (2007) +2 other references | |
| Jiaxin Zhang (2003) | |
| Ruan +3 other references |
| wrgis.wr.usgs.gov (2004) |
| Li et al. (2022) |
| Zhiqiang Li et al. (2013) |
Croatia | |
| Golub et al. (1975) +2 other references |
| Geologia Croatica (2004) | |
Czech Republic | |
| Ulrych J. (Orlické hory) |
| Welser +5 other references |
| Waldmann (1931) |
| Stemprok et al. (2014) |
Egypt | |
| Abdelfadil et al. (2025) |
Finland | |
| Kärkkäinen et al. (1999) |
| Eskola et. al 1919 |
France | |
| Delesse (1848) +1 other reference |
Guatemala | |
| Econ Geol (1980) |
Iran | |
| Rahmani et al. (2020) | |
Italy | |
| Zambonini (1902) |
| P Grosso collection |
| Caucia et al. (2021) | |
| Franchi (1920) +3 other references |
| Piolti (1896) +1 other reference |
| Piolti (1896) | |
| De Michele (1974) +1 other reference |
| Alessandro (pers.comm. 2006) | |
| Exel (1987) |
| De Michele (1974) |
| Capperi M. |
Ivory Coast | |
| Coulibaly et al. (2025) |
Japan | |
| Kato (1922) |
| Kato (1922) | |
| Kato (1922) | |
Mali | |
| Currier et al. (2011) |
Mexico | |
| Edwin G. Paulson (1964) |
| American Mineralogist 28:257-271 |
New Zealand | |
| Pirajno (1980) |
| Black (1967) |
| Paritu |
Norway | |
| Nordrum (2012) |
| Peter Andresen collection |
| Goldschmidt (1911) |
| Goldschmidt (1911) |
| Goldschmidt (1911) |
| Garmo et al. (2017) |
| - (2023) |
| Bjørlykke (1949) |
Papua New Guinea | |
| Traill (1961) |
Poland | |
| Lis et al. (1986) |
| Lis et al. (1986) |
| Lis et al. (1986) |
| Lis et al. (1986) |
| Lis et al. (1986) |
| Lis et al. (1986) | |
| Lis et al. (1986) |
| Lis et al. (1986) | |
| Heflik W. (Lower Silesia) +1 other reference |
| Lis et al. (1986) |
| Lis et al. (1986) |
| Lis et al. (1986) |
Russia | |
| Safina et al. (2015) |
| Sazonov et al. (2024) |
| Bystrov et al. (2015) |
| Smirnov et al. (2022) |
| Kislov et al. (2026) |
| Clark (1993) | |
Slovakia | |
| Koděra et al. (1986) |
| Koděra et al. (1986) |
South Africa | |
| Manyeruke (2007) |
Spain | |
| Calvo Rebollar (2018) |
| Almodóvar et al. (1997) |
| López (n.d.) |
| Sanabria et al. (2002) |
| Calvo Rebollar (2018) | |
| M da Pedra collection | |
| Calvo Rebollar (2018) |
Turkey | |
| GÜNER (1980) |
USA | |
| Mineral Record (1977) |
| Färber (n.d.) | |
| A.I.M.E. Ore Deposits of the Western States (1933) |
| Woodford et al. (1941) +2 other references |
| Dana 6:1089 +2 other references |
| Emmons et al. (1885) |
| Januzzi et al. (1976) |
| Cristofono (n.d.) |
| King et al. (1994) |
| King et al. (1994) |
| Peter Cristofano | |
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| Sears (1905) | |
| Jaggar (4) |
| Wadsworth (1877) | |
| Cristofono (n.d.) |
| Cristofono (n.d.) | |
| Heinrich et al. (2004) |
| Good et al. (2010) |
| Weed (1912) |
| Castor et al. (2004) |
| Castor et al. (2004) |
| Mike Pearce |
| Michael pierce | |
| Northrop et al. (1996) |
| Northrop et al. (1996) |
| Northrop et al. (1996) |
| Northrop et al. (1996) |
| Northrop et al. (1996) |
| Betts (n.d.) |
| Dana 6th p. 1064 +2 other references |
| Bayley (1923) |
| Rocks & Min.:60:86. |
| Hoy et al. (1939) |
| Rocks & Min.: 17:344. |
| Miller (1971) |
| Miller (1971) | |
| Roberts et al. (1965) |
| Yale Peabody Museum |
| Dietrich (1990) |
| Dietrich (1990) | |
| Dietrich (1990) |
| Rocks & Min.:60:167 & 61:57-61. |
| Glass et al. (1958) |
Zambia | |
| Holwell et al. (2017) |
Oasis Divide, Esmeralda County, Nevada, USA