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Due to historical events, borders, languages, names and spelling often change. There are sometimes spelling problems with the localities' names. Try several spellings. Corrections and suggestions (with references, please) are welcome!

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See also the official IMA-CNMNC (International Mineralogical Association - Commission on New Minerals, Nomenclature and Classification) list of mineral names (version July 2024)

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