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Japanese phengite localities

65 localities

A list of Japanese phengite localities described in citable papers and books. The list is edited based on the editing policy of location lists.

Phengites are also included in metasomatic, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks as a minor component.

Year of description

Location (Prefecture, Synonym, Comments)

Year 1960

Higashi-Shibuta (Wakayam, Miyoshi, Fe3+-bearing)

Year 1972

Kami-Saruta (Ehime, Dozan river)

Year 1974

Mount Homino (Gunma, Fujioka)

Year 1976

Nakamura (Fukushima, Soma)

Year 1977

Chisaka (Hokkaido, Hidaka, Mn-bearing)

Year 1978

Yashiro (Kochi, Ino)

Year 1983

Shikuma (Shimane, Etsu)

Year 1984

Mount Osa (Okayama)

Year 1986

Seba valley (Ehime), Gongen valley (Ehime)

Year 1987

Pirashuke river (Hokkaido, Mitsuishi)

Year 1988

Niro mine (Kochi)

Year 1989

Takaido (Gunma, Fujioka), Mount Fuyuji (Hokkaido, Horokanai)

Year 1991

Kamikita mine (Aomori)

Year 1992

Enza (Mie, Ise), Ueno (Mie, Ise, Yokowa river)

Year 1993

Shirataki (Kochi, Okawa)

Year 1994

Hiura valley (Ehime, Besshi), Asemi river (Kochi), Shomae pass (Wakayama, Uchita), Oda (Saitama, Kodama, Koyama river)

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