Japanese dolomite localities

559 localities

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

LS means limestone mine.

Calcites are also included in metasomatic, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks as a minor component and/or veinlets.

Year of description: Location (Prefecture, Synonym, Comments)
Year 1891: Aikawa mine (Niigata, Sado mine)
Year 1893: Machiya (Ibaraki, Kuji, Peridotite)
Year 1895: Akadomari (Niigata, Sado), Donokama (Niigata, Sado), Nakayama pass (Niigata, Sado), Cape Shiroyama (Niigata, Sado-Ogi)
Year 1896: Moheji mine (Hokkaido, LS)
Year 1897: Hosokura mine (Miyagi, Takada mine), Innai mine (Akita)
Year 1899: Ani mine (Akita)
Year 1901: Akatani mine (Niigata)
Year 1902: Kamesaku (Ibaraki, Kuji), Nitanosawa (Ibaraki, Machiya), Arasawa (Ibaraki, Machiya)

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