Stirling Mine, Richmond Co., Nova Scotia, Canadai
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Stirling Mine | Mine |
Richmond Co. | County |
Nova Scotia | Province |
Canada | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
45° 44' North , 60° 25' West
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Nearest Settlements:
Place | Population | Distance |
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Eskasoni 3 | 2,120 (2019) | 28.2km |
Sydney | 105,968 (2016) | 48.2km |
Glace Bay | 19,968 (2008) | 62.6km |
Other/historical names associated with this locality:
Mindamar mine
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Standard Detailed Gallery Strunz Chemical ElementsDetailed Mineral List:
ⓘ Alunite Formula: KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6 Reference: https://novascotia.ca/natr/meb/data/pubs/is/is22/IS22_02Volcano.pdf |
ⓘ Aurichalcite Formula: (Zn,Cu)5(CO3)2(OH)6 Reference: Cleaver, A. E., Jamieson, H. E., Rickwood, C. J., & Huntsman, P. (2021). Tailings dust characterization and impacts on surface water chemistry at an abandoned Zn-Pb-Cu-Au-Ag deposit. Applied Geochemistry, 128, 104927. |
ⓘ Baryte Formula: BaSO4 Reference: https://novascotia.ca/natr/meb/data/pubs/is/is22/IS22_02Volcano.pdf |
ⓘ Cerussite Formula: PbCO3 Reference: Cleaver, A. E., Jamieson, H. E., Rickwood, C. J., & Huntsman, P. (2021). Tailings dust characterization and impacts on surface water chemistry at an abandoned Zn-Pb-Cu-Au-Ag deposit. Applied Geochemistry, 128, 104927. |
ⓘ Cesàrolite ? Formula: Pb(Mn4+)3O6(OH)2 Reference: Cleaver, A. E., Jamieson, H. E., Rickwood, C. J., & Huntsman, P. (2021). Tailings dust characterization and impacts on surface water chemistry at an abandoned Zn-Pb-Cu-Au-Ag deposit. Applied Geochemistry, 128, 104927. |
ⓘ Chalcopyrite Formula: CuFeS2 Reference: Cleaver, A. E., Jamieson, H. E., Rickwood, C. J., & Huntsman, P. (2021). Tailings dust characterization and impacts on surface water chemistry at an abandoned Zn-Pb-Cu-Au-Ag deposit. Applied Geochemistry, 128, 104927.
https://novascotia.ca/natr/meb/data/pubs/is/is22/IS22_02Volcano.pdf |
ⓘ 'Chlorite Group' Reference: https://novascotia.ca/natr/meb/data/pubs/is/is22/IS22_02Volcano.pdf |
ⓘ Dolomite Formula: CaMg(CO3)2 Reference: https://novascotia.ca/natr/meb/data/pubs/is/is22/IS22_02Volcano.pdf |
ⓘ Galena Formula: PbS Reference: Cleaver, A. E., Jamieson, H. E., Rickwood, C. J., & Huntsman, P. (2021). Tailings dust characterization and impacts on surface water chemistry at an abandoned Zn-Pb-Cu-Au-Ag deposit. Applied Geochemistry, 128, 104927.
https://novascotia.ca/natr/meb/data/pubs/is/is22/IS22_02Volcano.pdf |
ⓘ Goethite Formula: α-Fe3+O(OH) Reference: Cleaver, A. E., Jamieson, H. E., Rickwood, C. J., & Huntsman, P. (2021). Tailings dust characterization and impacts on surface water chemistry at an abandoned Zn-Pb-Cu-Au-Ag deposit. Applied Geochemistry, 128, 104927. |
ⓘ Hetaerolite Formula: ZnMn2O4 Reference: Cleaver, A. E., Jamieson, H. E., Rickwood, C. J., & Huntsman, P. (2021). Tailings dust characterization and impacts on surface water chemistry at an abandoned Zn-Pb-Cu-Au-Ag deposit. Applied Geochemistry, 128, 104927. |
ⓘ Hetaerolite var. Hydrohetaerolite Formula: Zn(Mn,◻)2(O,OH)4 Reference: Cleaver, A. E., Jamieson, H. E., Rickwood, C. J., & Huntsman, P. (2021). Tailings dust characterization and impacts on surface water chemistry at an abandoned Zn-Pb-Cu-Au-Ag deposit. Applied Geochemistry, 128, 104927. |
ⓘ Magnesite Formula: MgCO3 Reference: https://novascotia.ca/natr/meb/data/pubs/is/is22/IS22_02Volcano.pdf |
ⓘ Magnetite Formula: Fe2+Fe3+2O4 Reference: https://novascotia.ca/natr/meb/data/pubs/is/is22/IS22_02Volcano.pdf |
ⓘ Muscovite Formula: KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 Reference: https://novascotia.ca/natr/meb/data/pubs/is/is22/IS22_02Volcano.pdf |
ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite Formula: KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 Reference: https://novascotia.ca/natr/meb/data/pubs/is/is22/IS22_02Volcano.pdf |
ⓘ Pyrite Formula: FeS2 Reference: https://novascotia.ca/natr/meb/data/pubs/is/is22/IS22_02Volcano.pdf |
ⓘ Quartz Formula: SiO2 Reference: https://novascotia.ca/natr/meb/data/pubs/is/is22/IS22_02Volcano.pdf |
ⓘ Smithsonite Formula: ZnCO3 Reference: Cleaver, A. E., Jamieson, H. E., Rickwood, C. J., & Huntsman, P. (2021). Tailings dust characterization and impacts on surface water chemistry at an abandoned Zn-Pb-Cu-Au-Ag deposit. Applied Geochemistry, 128, 104927. |
ⓘ Sphalerite Formula: ZnS Reference: Cleaver, A. E., Jamieson, H. E., Rickwood, C. J., & Huntsman, P. (2021). Tailings dust characterization and impacts on surface water chemistry at an abandoned Zn-Pb-Cu-Au-Ag deposit. Applied Geochemistry, 128, 104927.
https://novascotia.ca/natr/meb/data/pubs/is/is22/IS22_02Volcano.pdf |
ⓘ Talc Formula: Mg3Si4O10(OH)2 Reference: https://novascotia.ca/natr/meb/data/pubs/is/is22/IS22_02Volcano.pdf |
ⓘ 'Tennantite Subgroup' Formula: Cu6(Cu4C2+2)As4S12S Reference: Cleaver, A. E., Jamieson, H. E., Rickwood, C. J., & Huntsman, P. (2021). Tailings dust characterization and impacts on surface water chemistry at an abandoned Zn-Pb-Cu-Au-Ag deposit. Applied Geochemistry, 128, 104927.
https://novascotia.ca/natr/meb/data/pubs/is/is22/IS22_02Volcano.pdf |
Gallery:
List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification
Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts | |||
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ⓘ | Chalcopyrite | 2.CB.10a | CuFeS2 |
ⓘ | Galena | 2.CD.10 | PbS |
ⓘ | Pyrite | 2.EB.05a | FeS2 |
ⓘ | Sphalerite | 2.CB.05a | ZnS |
ⓘ | 'Tennantite Subgroup' | 2.GB.05 | Cu6(Cu4C2+2)As4S12S |
Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides | |||
ⓘ | Cesàrolite ? | 4.FG.10 | Pb(Mn4+)3O6(OH)2 |
ⓘ | Goethite | 4.00. | α-Fe3+O(OH) |
ⓘ | Hetaerolite | 4.BB.10 | ZnMn2O4 |
ⓘ | var. Hydrohetaerolite | 4.BB.10 | Zn(Mn,◻)2(O,OH)4 |
ⓘ | Magnetite | 4.BB.05 | Fe2+Fe3+2O4 |
ⓘ | Quartz | 4.DA.05 | SiO2 |
Group 5 - Nitrates and Carbonates | |||
ⓘ | Aurichalcite | 5.BA.15 | (Zn,Cu)5(CO3)2(OH)6 |
ⓘ | Cerussite | 5.AB.15 | PbCO3 |
ⓘ | Dolomite | 5.AB.10 | CaMg(CO3)2 |
ⓘ | Magnesite | 5.AB.05 | MgCO3 |
ⓘ | Smithsonite | 5.AB.05 | ZnCO3 |
Group 7 - Sulphates, Chromates, Molybdates and Tungstates | |||
ⓘ | Alunite | 7.BC.10 | KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6 |
ⓘ | Baryte | 7.AD.35 | BaSO4 |
Group 9 - Silicates | |||
ⓘ | Muscovite | 9.EC.15 | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
ⓘ | var. Sericite | 9.EC.15 | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
ⓘ | Talc | 9.EC.05 | Mg3Si4O10(OH)2 |
Unclassified Minerals, Rocks, etc. | |||
ⓘ | 'Chlorite Group' | - |
List of minerals for each chemical element
H | Hydrogen | |
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H | ⓘ Aurichalcite | (Zn,Cu)5(CO3)2(OH)6 |
H | ⓘ Goethite | α-Fe3+O(OH) |
H | ⓘ Hetaerolite var. Hydrohetaerolite | Zn(Mn,◻)2(O,OH)4 |
H | ⓘ Talc | Mg3Si4O10(OH)2 |
H | ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
H | ⓘ Alunite | KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6 |
H | ⓘ Muscovite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
H | ⓘ Cesàrolite | Pb(Mn4+)3O6(OH)2 |
C | Carbon | |
C | ⓘ Aurichalcite | (Zn,Cu)5(CO3)2(OH)6 |
C | ⓘ Cerussite | PbCO3 |
C | ⓘ Smithsonite | ZnCO3 |
C | ⓘ Dolomite | CaMg(CO3)2 |
C | ⓘ Magnesite | MgCO3 |
O | Oxygen | |
O | ⓘ Aurichalcite | (Zn,Cu)5(CO3)2(OH)6 |
O | ⓘ Cerussite | PbCO3 |
O | ⓘ Goethite | α-Fe3+O(OH) |
O | ⓘ Hetaerolite var. Hydrohetaerolite | Zn(Mn,◻)2(O,OH)4 |
O | ⓘ Smithsonite | ZnCO3 |
O | ⓘ Hetaerolite | ZnMn2O4 |
O | ⓘ Talc | Mg3Si4O10(OH)2 |
O | ⓘ Dolomite | CaMg(CO3)2 |
O | ⓘ Magnesite | MgCO3 |
O | ⓘ Quartz | SiO2 |
O | ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
O | ⓘ Baryte | BaSO4 |
O | ⓘ Alunite | KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6 |
O | ⓘ Magnetite | Fe2+Fe23+O4 |
O | ⓘ Muscovite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
O | ⓘ Cesàrolite | Pb(Mn4+)3O6(OH)2 |
Mg | Magnesium | |
Mg | ⓘ Talc | Mg3Si4O10(OH)2 |
Mg | ⓘ Dolomite | CaMg(CO3)2 |
Mg | ⓘ Magnesite | MgCO3 |
Al | Aluminium | |
Al | ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
Al | ⓘ Alunite | KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6 |
Al | ⓘ Muscovite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
Si | Silicon | |
Si | ⓘ Talc | Mg3Si4O10(OH)2 |
Si | ⓘ Quartz | SiO2 |
Si | ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
Si | ⓘ Muscovite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
S | Sulfur | |
S | ⓘ Chalcopyrite | CuFeS2 |
S | ⓘ Galena | PbS |
S | ⓘ Sphalerite | ZnS |
S | ⓘ Tennantite Subgroup | Cu6(Cu4C22+)As4S12S |
S | ⓘ Baryte | BaSO4 |
S | ⓘ Alunite | KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6 |
S | ⓘ Pyrite | FeS2 |
K | Potassium | |
K | ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
K | ⓘ Alunite | KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6 |
K | ⓘ Muscovite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
Ca | Calcium | |
Ca | ⓘ Dolomite | CaMg(CO3)2 |
Mn | Manganese | |
Mn | ⓘ Hetaerolite var. Hydrohetaerolite | Zn(Mn,◻)2(O,OH)4 |
Mn | ⓘ Hetaerolite | ZnMn2O4 |
Mn | ⓘ Cesàrolite | Pb(Mn4+)3O6(OH)2 |
Fe | Iron | |
Fe | ⓘ Chalcopyrite | CuFeS2 |
Fe | ⓘ Goethite | α-Fe3+O(OH) |
Fe | ⓘ Pyrite | FeS2 |
Fe | ⓘ Magnetite | Fe2+Fe23+O4 |
Cu | Copper | |
Cu | ⓘ Aurichalcite | (Zn,Cu)5(CO3)2(OH)6 |
Cu | ⓘ Chalcopyrite | CuFeS2 |
Cu | ⓘ Tennantite Subgroup | Cu6(Cu4C22+)As4S12S |
Zn | Zinc | |
Zn | ⓘ Aurichalcite | (Zn,Cu)5(CO3)2(OH)6 |
Zn | ⓘ Hetaerolite var. Hydrohetaerolite | Zn(Mn,◻)2(O,OH)4 |
Zn | ⓘ Smithsonite | ZnCO3 |
Zn | ⓘ Sphalerite | ZnS |
Zn | ⓘ Hetaerolite | ZnMn2O4 |
As | Arsenic | |
As | ⓘ Tennantite Subgroup | Cu6(Cu4C22+)As4S12S |
Ba | Barium | |
Ba | ⓘ Baryte | BaSO4 |
Pb | Lead | |
Pb | ⓘ Cerussite | PbCO3 |
Pb | ⓘ Galena | PbS |
Pb | ⓘ Cesàrolite | Pb(Mn4+)3O6(OH)2 |
References
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Year (asc) Year (desc) Author (A-Z) Author (Z-A)Cleaver, A. E., Jamieson, H. E., Rickwood, C. J., & Huntsman, P. (2021). Tailings dust characterization and impacts on surface water chemistry at an abandoned Zn-Pb-Cu-Au-Ag deposit. Applied Geochemistry, 128, 104927.
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