The Dragset deposit is a small, greenstone-hosted, pyritic sulphide deposit located 8.5 km west of Løkken Verk. The deposit was probably discovered before 1700 and worked intermittently until 1909 (Borchgrevink 1954).

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Commodity List

This is a list of exploitable or exploited mineral commodities recorded at this locality.

ⓘ Copper

Mineral List

24 valid minerals.

Detailed Mineral List:

ⓘ Actinolite

Formula: ◻Ca₂(Mg_4.5-2.5Fe_0.5-2.5)Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂

References:

Geological Survey of Norway. The Ore Database. Deposit Area 1636 - 001. Dragset.

ⓘ Albite

Formula: Na(AlSi₃O₈)

References:

McQueen, K. G. (1990) Tellurides in metamorphosed stringer ore from the Dragset deposit, south Trondelag, Norway. Neues Jahrbuch für Mineralogie - Monatshefte, 1990 (5) 205-216

ⓘ Altaite

Formula: PbTe

Description: Occure as <12µm inclusions in other sulphides.

References:

McQueen, K.G. (1990) The Dragset copper-zinc deposit: a deformed, volcanogenic sulphide occurrence in the Løkken greenstones, Central Norway. Norsk Geologisk Tidsskrift [Norwegian Journal of Geology], 70 (1) 1-19

McQueen, K. G. (1990) Tellurides in metamorphosed stringer ore from the Dragset deposit, south Trondelag, Norway. Neues Jahrbuch für Mineralogie - Monatshefte, 1990 (5) 205-216

ⓘ 'Apatite'

Formula: Ca₅(PO₄)₃(Cl/F/OH)

References:

Carstens, C.W. (1925): Mineralvorkommen im Trondhjemgebiet. Norsk Geologisk Tidsskrift. 8, 140-146

ⓘ Aragonite

Formula: CaCO₃

References:

Jørgensen, Lars B., Sagvold, Elin B. (2001) Geologiske severdigheter og mineralforekomster i Løkkenfeltet [Geological sights and mineral deposits in the Løkken Mining Field]. Orkla Industrimuseum. p.1-42.

ⓘ Azurite

Formula: Cu₃(CO₃)₂(OH)₂

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ⓘ Calcite

Formula: CaCO₃

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ⓘ Chalcopyrite

Formula: CuFeS₂

References:

McQueen, K. G. (1990) Tellurides in metamorphosed stringer ore from the Dragset deposit, south Trondelag, Norway. Neues Jahrbuch für Mineralogie - Monatshefte, 1990 (5) 205-216

ⓘ 'Chlorite Group'

References:

McQueen, K. G. (1990) Tellurides in metamorphosed stringer ore from the Dragset deposit, south Trondelag, Norway. Neues Jahrbuch für Mineralogie - Monatshefte, 1990 (5) 205-216

ⓘ Clinochlore

Formula: Mg₅Al(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₈

References:

Carstens, C.W. (1925): Mineralvorkommen im Trondhjemgebiet. Norsk Geologisk Tidsskrift. 8, 140-146

ⓘ Epidote

Formula: (CaCa)(AlAlFe³⁺)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)

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ⓘ Gypsum

Formula: CaSO₄ · 2H₂O

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ⓘ Hexahydrite

Formula: MgSO₄ · 6H₂O

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ⓘ Magnetite

Formula: Fe²⁺Fe³⁺₂O₄

References:

Geological Survey of Norway. The Ore Database. Deposit Area 1636 - 001. Dragset.

ⓘ Malachite

Formula: Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂

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ⓘ Molybdenite

Formula: MoS₂

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ⓘ 'Plagioclase'

Formula: (Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi₂]O₈

References:

Geological Survey of Norway. The Ore Database. Deposit Area 1636 - 001. Dragset.

ⓘ Pyrite

Formula: FeS₂

References:

McQueen, K. G. (1990) Tellurides in metamorphosed stringer ore from the Dragset deposit, south Trondelag, Norway. Neues Jahrbuch für Mineralogie - Monatshefte, 1990 (5) 205-216

ⓘ Pyrrhotite

Formula: Fe_1-xS

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ⓘ Quartz

Formula: SiO₂

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ⓘ Rucklidgeite

Formula: PbBi₂Te₄

Description: Occure as <12µm inclusions in other sulphides.

References:

McQueen, K. G. (1990) Tellurides in metamorphosed stringer ore from the Dragset deposit, south Trondelag, Norway. Neues Jahrbuch für Mineralogie - Monatshefte, 1990 (5) 205-216

ⓘ Sphalerite

Formula: ZnS

References:

McQueen, K. G. (1990) Tellurides in metamorphosed stringer ore from the Dragset deposit, south Trondelag, Norway. Neues Jahrbuch für Mineralogie - Monatshefte, 1990 (5) 205-216

ⓘ Stilpnomelane

Formula: (K,Ca,Na)(Fe,Mg,Al)₈(Si,Al)₁₂(O,OH)₃₆ · nH₂O

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ⓘ Tellurobismuthite

Formula: Bi₂Te₃

Description: Occure as <12µm inclusions in other sulphides.

References:

McQueen, K. G. (1990) Tellurides in metamorphosed stringer ore from the Dragset deposit, south Trondelag, Norway. Neues Jahrbuch für Mineralogie - Monatshefte, 1990 (5) 205-216

ⓘ Titanite

Formula: CaTi(SiO₄)O

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ⓘ Tremolite

Formula: ◻Ca₂Mg₅(Si₈O₂₂)(OH)₂

References:

McQueen, K. G. (1990) Tellurides in metamorphosed stringer ore from the Dragset deposit, south Trondelag, Norway. Neues Jahrbuch für Mineralogie - Monatshefte, 1990 (5) 205-216

ⓘ Volynskite

Formula: AgBiTe₂

References:

McQueen, K. G. (1990) Tellurides in metamorphosed stringer ore from the Dragset deposit, south Trondelag, Norway. Neues Jahrbuch für Mineralogie - Monatshefte, 1990 (5) 205-216

Gallery:

List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification

Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts
ⓘ	Sphalerite	2.CB.05a	ZnS
ⓘ	Chalcopyrite	2.CB.10a	CuFeS₂
ⓘ	Pyrrhotite	2.CC.10	Fe_1-xS
ⓘ	Altaite	2.CD.10	PbTe
ⓘ	Tellurobismuthite	2.DC.05	Bi₂Te₃
ⓘ	Molybdenite	2.EA.30	MoS₂
ⓘ	Pyrite	2.EB.05a	FeS₂
ⓘ	Rucklidgeite	2.GC.40c	PbBi₂Te₄
ⓘ	Volynskite	2.JA.20	AgBiTe₂
Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides
ⓘ	Magnetite	4.BB.05	Fe²⁺Fe³⁺₂O₄
ⓘ	Quartz	4.DA.05	SiO₂
Group 5 - Nitrates and Carbonates
ⓘ	Calcite	5.AB.05	CaCO₃
ⓘ	Aragonite	5.AB.15	CaCO₃
ⓘ	Azurite	5.BA.05	Cu₃(CO₃)₂(OH)₂
ⓘ	Malachite	5.BA.10	Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂
Group 7 - Sulphates, Chromates, Molybdates and Tungstates
ⓘ	Hexahydrite	7.CB.25	MgSO₄ · 6H₂O
ⓘ	Gypsum	7.CD.40	CaSO₄ · 2H₂O
Group 9 - Silicates
ⓘ	Titanite	9.AG.15	CaTi(SiO₄)O
ⓘ	Epidote	9.BG.05a	(CaCa)(AlAlFe³⁺)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
ⓘ	Tremolite	9.DE.10	◻Ca₂Mg₅(Si₈O₂₂)(OH)₂
ⓘ	Actinolite	9.DE.10	◻Ca₂(Mg_4.5-2.5Fe_0.5-2.5)Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂
ⓘ	Clinochlore	9.EC.55	Mg₅Al(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₈
ⓘ	Stilpnomelane	9.EG.40	(K,Ca,Na)(Fe,Mg,Al)₈(Si,Al)₁₂(O,OH)₃₆ · nH₂O
ⓘ	Albite	9.FA.35	Na(AlSi₃O₈)
Unclassified
ⓘ	'Chlorite Group'	-
ⓘ	'Plagioclase'	-	(Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi₂]O₈
ⓘ	'Apatite'	-	Ca₅(PO₄)₃(Cl/F/OH)

List of minerals for each chemical element

H	Hydrogen
H	ⓘ Actinolite	◻Ca₂(Mg_4.5-2.5Fe_0.5-2.5)Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂
H	ⓘ Azurite	Cu₃(CO₃)₂(OH)₂
H	ⓘ Clinochlore	Mg₅Al(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₈
H	ⓘ Epidote	(CaCa)(AlAlFe³⁺)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
H	ⓘ Gypsum	CaSO₄ · 2H₂O
H	ⓘ Hexahydrite	MgSO₄ · 6H₂O
H	ⓘ Malachite	Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂
H	ⓘ Stilpnomelane	(K,Ca,Na)(Fe,Mg,Al)₈(Si,Al)₁₂(O,OH)₃₆ · nH₂O
H	ⓘ Tremolite	◻Ca₂Mg₅(Si₈O₂₂)(OH)₂
H	ⓘ Apatite	Ca₅(PO₄)₃(Cl/F/OH)
C	Carbon
C	ⓘ Aragonite	CaCO₃
C	ⓘ Azurite	Cu₃(CO₃)₂(OH)₂
C	ⓘ Calcite	CaCO₃
C	ⓘ Malachite	Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂
O	Oxygen
O	ⓘ Actinolite	◻Ca₂(Mg_4.5-2.5Fe_0.5-2.5)Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂
O	ⓘ Albite	Na(AlSi₃O₈)
O	ⓘ Aragonite	CaCO₃
O	ⓘ Azurite	Cu₃(CO₃)₂(OH)₂
O	ⓘ Calcite	CaCO₃
O	ⓘ Clinochlore	Mg₅Al(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₈
O	ⓘ Epidote	(CaCa)(AlAlFe³⁺)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
O	ⓘ Gypsum	CaSO₄ · 2H₂O
O	ⓘ Hexahydrite	MgSO₄ · 6H₂O
O	ⓘ Magnetite	Fe²⁺Fe₂³⁺O₄
O	ⓘ Malachite	Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂
O	ⓘ Quartz	SiO₂
O	ⓘ Stilpnomelane	(K,Ca,Na)(Fe,Mg,Al)₈(Si,Al)₁₂(O,OH)₃₆ · nH₂O
O	ⓘ Titanite	CaTi(SiO₄)O
O	ⓘ Tremolite	◻Ca₂Mg₅(Si₈O₂₂)(OH)₂
O	ⓘ Plagioclase	(Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi₂]O₈
O	ⓘ Apatite	Ca₅(PO₄)₃(Cl/F/OH)
F	Fluorine
F	ⓘ Apatite	Ca₅(PO₄)₃(Cl/F/OH)
Na	Sodium
Na	ⓘ Albite	Na(AlSi₃O₈)
Na	ⓘ Stilpnomelane	(K,Ca,Na)(Fe,Mg,Al)₈(Si,Al)₁₂(O,OH)₃₆ · nH₂O
Na	ⓘ Plagioclase	(Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi₂]O₈
Mg	Magnesium
Mg	ⓘ Actinolite	◻Ca₂(Mg_4.5-2.5Fe_0.5-2.5)Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂
Mg	ⓘ Clinochlore	Mg₅Al(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₈
Mg	ⓘ Hexahydrite	MgSO₄ · 6H₂O
Mg	ⓘ Stilpnomelane	(K,Ca,Na)(Fe,Mg,Al)₈(Si,Al)₁₂(O,OH)₃₆ · nH₂O
Mg	ⓘ Tremolite	◻Ca₂Mg₅(Si₈O₂₂)(OH)₂
Al	Aluminium
Al	ⓘ Albite	Na(AlSi₃O₈)
Al	ⓘ Clinochlore	Mg₅Al(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₈
Al	ⓘ Epidote	(CaCa)(AlAlFe³⁺)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
Al	ⓘ Stilpnomelane	(K,Ca,Na)(Fe,Mg,Al)₈(Si,Al)₁₂(O,OH)₃₆ · nH₂O
Al	ⓘ Plagioclase	(Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi₂]O₈
Si	Silicon
Si	ⓘ Actinolite	◻Ca₂(Mg_4.5-2.5Fe_0.5-2.5)Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂
Si	ⓘ Albite	Na(AlSi₃O₈)
Si	ⓘ Clinochlore	Mg₅Al(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₈
Si	ⓘ Epidote	(CaCa)(AlAlFe³⁺)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
Si	ⓘ Quartz	SiO₂
Si	ⓘ Stilpnomelane	(K,Ca,Na)(Fe,Mg,Al)₈(Si,Al)₁₂(O,OH)₃₆ · nH₂O
Si	ⓘ Titanite	CaTi(SiO₄)O
Si	ⓘ Tremolite	◻Ca₂Mg₅(Si₈O₂₂)(OH)₂
Si	ⓘ Plagioclase	(Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi₂]O₈
P	Phosphorus
P	ⓘ Apatite	Ca₅(PO₄)₃(Cl/F/OH)
S	Sulfur
S	ⓘ Chalcopyrite	CuFeS₂
S	ⓘ Gypsum	CaSO₄ · 2H₂O
S	ⓘ Hexahydrite	MgSO₄ · 6H₂O
S	ⓘ Molybdenite	MoS₂
S	ⓘ Pyrite	FeS₂
S	ⓘ Pyrrhotite	Fe_1-xS
S	ⓘ Sphalerite	ZnS
Cl	Chlorine
Cl	ⓘ Apatite	Ca₅(PO₄)₃(Cl/F/OH)
K	Potassium
K	ⓘ Stilpnomelane	(K,Ca,Na)(Fe,Mg,Al)₈(Si,Al)₁₂(O,OH)₃₆ · nH₂O
Ca	Calcium
Ca	ⓘ Actinolite	◻Ca₂(Mg_4.5-2.5Fe_0.5-2.5)Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂
Ca	ⓘ Aragonite	CaCO₃
Ca	ⓘ Calcite	CaCO₃
Ca	ⓘ Epidote	(CaCa)(AlAlFe³⁺)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
Ca	ⓘ Gypsum	CaSO₄ · 2H₂O
Ca	ⓘ Stilpnomelane	(K,Ca,Na)(Fe,Mg,Al)₈(Si,Al)₁₂(O,OH)₃₆ · nH₂O
Ca	ⓘ Titanite	CaTi(SiO₄)O
Ca	ⓘ Tremolite	◻Ca₂Mg₅(Si₈O₂₂)(OH)₂
Ca	ⓘ Plagioclase	(Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi₂]O₈
Ca	ⓘ Apatite	Ca₅(PO₄)₃(Cl/F/OH)
Ti	Titanium
Ti	ⓘ Titanite	CaTi(SiO₄)O
Fe	Iron
Fe	ⓘ Actinolite	◻Ca₂(Mg_4.5-2.5Fe_0.5-2.5)Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂
Fe	ⓘ Chalcopyrite	CuFeS₂
Fe	ⓘ Epidote	(CaCa)(AlAlFe³⁺)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
Fe	ⓘ Magnetite	Fe²⁺Fe₂³⁺O₄
Fe	ⓘ Pyrite	FeS₂
Fe	ⓘ Pyrrhotite	Fe_1-xS
Fe	ⓘ Stilpnomelane	(K,Ca,Na)(Fe,Mg,Al)₈(Si,Al)₁₂(O,OH)₃₆ · nH₂O
Cu	Copper
Cu	ⓘ Azurite	Cu₃(CO₃)₂(OH)₂
Cu	ⓘ Chalcopyrite	CuFeS₂
Cu	ⓘ Malachite	Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂
Zn	Zinc
Zn	ⓘ Sphalerite	ZnS
Mo	Molybdenum
Mo	ⓘ Molybdenite	MoS₂
Ag	Silver
Ag	ⓘ Volynskite	AgBiTe₂
Te	Tellurium
Te	ⓘ Altaite	PbTe
Te	ⓘ Rucklidgeite	PbBi₂Te₄
Te	ⓘ Tellurobismuthite	Bi₂Te₃
Te	ⓘ Volynskite	AgBiTe₂
Pb	Lead
Pb	ⓘ Altaite	PbTe
Pb	ⓘ Rucklidgeite	PbBi₂Te₄
Bi	Bismuth
Bi	ⓘ Rucklidgeite	PbBi₂Te₄
Bi	ⓘ Tellurobismuthite	Bi₂Te₃
Bi	ⓘ Volynskite	AgBiTe₂

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References

Geological Survey of Norway. The Ore Database. Deposit Area 1636 - 001. Dragset. (Last updated 21.jan.2019)

(n.d.)

Carstens, C.W. (1925): Mineralvorkommen im Trondhjemgebiet. Norsk Geologisk Tidsskrift. 8, 140-146.[With an analysis of "prochlorite" from Dragset]

McQueen, K. G. (1990) Tellurides in metamorphosed stringer ore from the Dragset deposit, south Trondelag, Norway. Neues Jahrbuch für Mineralogie - Monatshefte, 1990 (5) 205-216

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