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Japanese dolomite localities

558 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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