Adraskan District, Herat, Afghanistani
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Adraskan District | District |
Herat | Province |
Afghanistan | Country |
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Farsi/Persian:
ولسوالی ادرسکن, ولایت هرات, افغانستان
French:
Adraskan , Hérât, Afghanistan
Italian:
distretto di Adraskan, Provincia di Herat, Afghanistan
Pashto:
ادرسکن ولسوالۍ, هرات ولايت, افغانستان
Bengali:
আদরাস্কান জেলা, হেরাত প্রদেশ, আফগানিস্তান
Dutch:
Adraskan District, Herat, Afghanistan
Georgian:
ადრასკანის რაიონი, ჰერათის პროვინცია, ავღანეთი
Malay:
Daerah Adraskan, Daerah Hirat, Afghanistan
Turkish:
Adreskan, Herat, Afganistan
Urdu:
ادرسکن ضلع, صوبہ ہرات, افغانستان
Vietnamese:
Adraskan , Herat, Afghanistan
Western Punjabi:
ضلع ادرسکن, صوبہ ھرات, افغانستان
Adraskan is a district in the central part of Herat Province in Afghanistan. It is bordered to the west by Iran, to the north by Ghoryan District, Zinda Jan District, Guzara District, Pashtun Zarghun District and Obe District, to the east by Farsi District and to the south by Shindand District.
The Adraskan River flows from east to south through Adraskan. The main road from Herat to Kandahar passes in a north-south direction through the district centre, the ancient town of Adraskan.
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ⓘ Azurite Formula: Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2 Localities: Reported from at least 6 localities in this region. Reference: Orris, G.J., and Bliss, J.D. (2002): Mines and Mineral Occurrences of Afghanistan. United States Geological Survey Open-File Report 02-110 |
ⓘ Calcite Formula: CaCO3 Reference: Orris, G.J., and Bliss, J.D. (2002): Mines and Mineral Occurrences of Afghanistan. United States Geological Survey Open-File Report 02-110 |
ⓘ Cassiterite Formula: SnO2 Localities: Reference: Orris, G.J., and Bliss, J.D. (2002): Mines and Mineral Occurrences of Afghanistan. United States Geological Survey Open-File Report 02-110 |
ⓘ Cerussite Formula: PbCO3 Reference: Orris, G.J., and Bliss, J.D. (2002): Mines and Mineral Occurrences of Afghanistan. United States Geological Survey Open-File Report 02-110 |
ⓘ Chalcocite Formula: Cu2S Reference: Orris, G.J., and Bliss, J.D. (2002): Mines and Mineral Occurrences of Afghanistan. United States Geological Survey Open-File Report 02-110 |
ⓘ Chalcopyrite Formula: CuFeS2 Localities: Reported from at least 12 localities in this region. Reference: Orris, G.J., and Bliss, J.D. (2002): Mines and Mineral Occurrences of Afghanistan. United States Geological Survey Open-File Report 02-110 |
ⓘ Epidote Formula: {Ca2}{Al2Fe3+}(Si2O7)(SiO4)O(OH) Reference: Orris, G.J., and Bliss, J.D. (2002): Mines and Mineral Occurrences of Afghanistan. United States Geological Survey Open-File Report 02-110 |
ⓘ Fluorite Formula: CaF2 Reference: Orris, G.J., and Bliss, J.D. (2002): Mines and Mineral Occurrences of Afghanistan. United States Geological Survey Open-File Report 02-110 |
ⓘ Galena Formula: PbS Localities: Band-i-Medira Cu-Sn occurrence, Dahana, Adraskan District, Herat, Afghanistan Dahana Cu-Pb-Zn occurrence, Dahana, Adraskan District, Herat, Afghanistan Misgaran Mine, Adraskan District, Herat, Afghanistan Pudar Cu-Bi occurrence, Adraskan District, Herat, Afghanistan Tanora Pb-Zn-Cu occurrence, Adraskan District, Herat, Afghanistan Reference: Orris, G.J., and Bliss, J.D. (2002): Mines and Mineral Occurrences of Afghanistan. United States Geological Survey Open-File Report 02-110 |
ⓘ Gold Formula: Au Localities: Reference: Orris, G.J., and Bliss, J.D. (2002): Mines and Mineral Occurrences of Afghanistan. United States Geological Survey Open-File Report 02-110 |
ⓘ Halite Formula: NaCl Reference: Orris, G.J., and Bliss, J.D. (2002): Mines and Mineral Occurrences of Afghanistan. United States Geological Survey Open-File Report 02-110 |
ⓘ Hematite Formula: Fe2O3 Reference: Orris, G.J., and Bliss, J.D. (2002): Mines and Mineral Occurrences of Afghanistan. United States Geological Survey Open-File Report 02-110 |
ⓘ 'Limonite' Localities: Dusar Cu occurrence, Adraskan District, Herat, Afghanistan Shaida No. 1 occurrence, Shaida Cu-Zn deposit, Adraskan District, Herat, Afghanistan Shaida No. 2 occurrence, Shaida Cu-Zn deposit, Adraskan District, Herat, Afghanistan Shaida No. 3 occurrence, Shaida Cu-Zn deposit, Adraskan District, Herat, Afghanistan Shaida Cu-Zn deposit, Adraskan District, Herat, Afghanistan Reference: Orris, G.J., and Bliss, J.D. (2002): Mines and Mineral Occurrences of Afghanistan. United States Geological Survey Open-File Report 02-110 |
ⓘ Magnetite Formula: Fe2+Fe3+2O4 Localities: Reference: Orris, G.J., and Bliss, J.D. (2002): Mines and Mineral Occurrences of Afghanistan. United States Geological Survey Open-File Report 02-110 |
ⓘ Malachite Formula: Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 Localities: Reported from at least 6 localities in this region. Reference: Orris, G.J., and Bliss, J.D. (2002): Mines and Mineral Occurrences of Afghanistan. United States Geological Survey Open-File Report 02-110 |
ⓘ Marcasite Formula: FeS2 Reference: Orris, G.J., and Bliss, J.D. (2002): Mines and Mineral Occurrences of Afghanistan. United States Geological Survey Open-File Report 02-110 |
ⓘ Molybdenite Formula: MoS2 Reference: Orris, G.J., and Bliss, J.D. (2002): Mines and Mineral Occurrences of Afghanistan. United States Geological Survey Open-File Report 02-110 |
ⓘ Pyrite Formula: FeS2 Localities: Reported from at least 7 localities in this region. Reference: Orris, G.J., and Bliss, J.D. (2002): Mines and Mineral Occurrences of Afghanistan. United States Geological Survey Open-File Report 02-110 |
ⓘ Pyrrhotite Formula: Fe1-xS Localities: Reference: Orris, G.J., and Bliss, J.D. (2002): Mines and Mineral Occurrences of Afghanistan. United States Geological Survey Open-File Report 02-110 |
ⓘ Quartz Formula: SiO2 Localities: Band-i-Medira Cu-Sn occurrence, Dahana, Adraskan District, Herat, Afghanistan Dacite Sn occurrence, Dahana, Adraskan District, Herat, Afghanistan Shaida No. 1 occurrence, Shaida Cu-Zn deposit, Adraskan District, Herat, Afghanistan Unnamed Cu occurrence [3], Adraskan District, Herat, Afghanistan Tanora Pb-Zn-Cu occurrence, Adraskan District, Herat, Afghanistan Reference: Orris, G.J., and Bliss, J.D. (2002): Mines and Mineral Occurrences of Afghanistan. United States Geological Survey Open-File Report 02-110 |
ⓘ Scheelite Formula: Ca(WO4) Reference: Orris, G.J., and Bliss, J.D. (2002): Mines and Mineral Occurrences of Afghanistan. United States Geological Survey Open-File Report 02-110 |
ⓘ Sphalerite Formula: ZnS Localities: Reference: Orris, G.J., and Bliss, J.D. (2002): Mines and Mineral Occurrences of Afghanistan. United States Geological Survey Open-File Report 02-110 |
ⓘ Stannite Formula: Cu2FeSnS4 Reference: Orris, G.J., and Bliss, J.D. (2002): Mines and Mineral Occurrences of Afghanistan. United States Geological Survey Open-File Report 02-110 |
ⓘ 'Tourmaline' Formula: AD3G6 (T6O18)(BO3)3X3Z Localities: Reference: Orris, G.J., and Bliss, J.D. (2002): Mines and Mineral Occurrences of Afghanistan. United States Geological Survey Open-File Report 02-110 |
Gallery:
List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification
Group 1 - Elements | |||
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ⓘ | Gold | 1.AA.05 | Au |
Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts | |||
ⓘ | Chalcocite | 2.BA.05 | Cu2S |
ⓘ | Chalcopyrite | 2.CB.10a | CuFeS2 |
ⓘ | Galena | 2.CD.10 | PbS |
ⓘ | Marcasite | 2.EB.10a | FeS2 |
ⓘ | Molybdenite | 2.EA.30 | MoS2 |
ⓘ | Pyrite | 2.EB.05a | FeS2 |
ⓘ | Pyrrhotite | 2.CC.10 | Fe1-xS |
ⓘ | Sphalerite | 2.CB.05a | ZnS |
ⓘ | Stannite | 2.CB.15a | Cu2FeSnS4 |
Group 3 - Halides | |||
ⓘ | Fluorite | 3.AB.25 | CaF2 |
ⓘ | Halite | 3.AA.20 | NaCl |
Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides | |||
ⓘ | Cassiterite | 4.DB.05 | SnO2 |
ⓘ | Hematite | 4.CB.05 | Fe2O3 |
ⓘ | Magnetite | 4.BB.05 | Fe2+Fe3+2O4 |
ⓘ | Quartz | 4.DA.05 | SiO2 |
Group 5 - Nitrates and Carbonates | |||
ⓘ | Azurite | 5.BA.05 | Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2 |
ⓘ | Calcite | 5.AB.05 | CaCO3 |
ⓘ | Cerussite | 5.AB.15 | PbCO3 |
ⓘ | Malachite | 5.BA.10 | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
Group 7 - Sulphates, Chromates, Molybdates and Tungstates | |||
ⓘ | Scheelite | 7.GA.05 | Ca(WO4) |
Group 9 - Silicates | |||
ⓘ | Epidote | 9.BG.05a | {Ca2}{Al2Fe3+}(Si2O7)(SiO4)O(OH) |
Unclassified Minerals, Rocks, etc. | |||
ⓘ | 'Limonite' | - | |
ⓘ | 'Tourmaline' | - | AD3G6 (T6O18)(BO3)3X3Z |
List of minerals for each chemical element
H | Hydrogen | |
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H | ⓘ Malachite | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
H | ⓘ Azurite | Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2 |
H | ⓘ Epidote | {Ca2}{Al2Fe3+}(Si2O7)(SiO4)O(OH) |
B | Boron | |
B | ⓘ Tourmaline | AD3G6 (T6O18)(BO3)3X3Z |
C | Carbon | |
C | ⓘ Malachite | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
C | ⓘ Azurite | Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2 |
C | ⓘ Cerussite | PbCO3 |
C | ⓘ Calcite | CaCO3 |
O | Oxygen | |
O | ⓘ Quartz | SiO2 |
O | ⓘ Tourmaline | AD3G6 (T6O18)(BO3)3X3Z |
O | ⓘ Cassiterite | SnO2 |
O | ⓘ Magnetite | Fe2+Fe23+O4 |
O | ⓘ Scheelite | Ca(WO4) |
O | ⓘ Malachite | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
O | ⓘ Azurite | Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2 |
O | ⓘ Epidote | {Ca2}{Al2Fe3+}(Si2O7)(SiO4)O(OH) |
O | ⓘ Cerussite | PbCO3 |
O | ⓘ Hematite | Fe2O3 |
O | ⓘ Calcite | CaCO3 |
F | Fluorine | |
F | ⓘ Fluorite | CaF2 |
Na | Sodium | |
Na | ⓘ Halite | NaCl |
Al | Aluminium | |
Al | ⓘ Epidote | {Ca2}{Al2Fe3+}(Si2O7)(SiO4)O(OH) |
Si | Silicon | |
Si | ⓘ Quartz | SiO2 |
Si | ⓘ Epidote | {Ca2}{Al2Fe3+}(Si2O7)(SiO4)O(OH) |
S | Sulfur | |
S | ⓘ Galena | PbS |
S | ⓘ Chalcopyrite | CuFeS2 |
S | ⓘ Sphalerite | ZnS |
S | ⓘ Pyrite | FeS2 |
S | ⓘ Stannite | Cu2FeSnS4 |
S | ⓘ Pyrrhotite | Fe1-xS |
S | ⓘ Marcasite | FeS2 |
S | ⓘ Chalcocite | Cu2S |
S | ⓘ Molybdenite | MoS2 |
Cl | Chlorine | |
Cl | ⓘ Halite | NaCl |
Ca | Calcium | |
Ca | ⓘ Scheelite | Ca(WO4) |
Ca | ⓘ Fluorite | CaF2 |
Ca | ⓘ Epidote | {Ca2}{Al2Fe3+}(Si2O7)(SiO4)O(OH) |
Ca | ⓘ Calcite | CaCO3 |
Fe | Iron | |
Fe | ⓘ Magnetite | Fe2+Fe23+O4 |
Fe | ⓘ Chalcopyrite | CuFeS2 |
Fe | ⓘ Pyrite | FeS2 |
Fe | ⓘ Epidote | {Ca2}{Al2Fe3+}(Si2O7)(SiO4)O(OH) |
Fe | ⓘ Stannite | Cu2FeSnS4 |
Fe | ⓘ Pyrrhotite | Fe1-xS |
Fe | ⓘ Marcasite | FeS2 |
Fe | ⓘ Hematite | Fe2O3 |
Cu | Copper | |
Cu | ⓘ Chalcopyrite | CuFeS2 |
Cu | ⓘ Malachite | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
Cu | ⓘ Azurite | Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2 |
Cu | ⓘ Stannite | Cu2FeSnS4 |
Cu | ⓘ Chalcocite | Cu2S |
Zn | Zinc | |
Zn | ⓘ Sphalerite | ZnS |
Mo | Molybdenum | |
Mo | ⓘ Molybdenite | MoS2 |
Sn | Tin | |
Sn | ⓘ Cassiterite | SnO2 |
Sn | ⓘ Stannite | Cu2FeSnS4 |
W | Tungsten | |
W | ⓘ Scheelite | Ca(WO4) |
Au | Gold | |
Au | ⓘ Gold | Au |
Pb | Lead | |
Pb | ⓘ Galena | PbS |
Pb | ⓘ Cerussite | PbCO3 |
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Wikipedia: | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adraskan_District |
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Wikidata ID: | Q2714271 |
GeoNames ID: | 7053036 |
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