Mutandahwe, Chipinge District, Manicaland, Zimbabwei
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Mutandahwe | Hill |
| Chipinge District | District |
| Manicaland | Province |
| Zimbabwe | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
21° 3' South , 32° 13' East
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Area:
45 km2
Locality type:
Köppen climate type:
Syenite ring some 6km in diameter.
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| ⓘ Ankerite Formula: Ca(Fe2+,Mg)(CO3)2 Reference: Walsh, K.L. and Harmer, R.E. (1997) Excursion guide: Alkaline igneous rocks of southeastern Zimbabwe. Geological Society of Zimbabwe conference field trip No. 5 |
| ⓘ Azurite Formula: Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2 Reference: WILSON, J.F., CHOE, M.G. & CHOE, G.H. (1998): The Geology of the Country around Mutandahwe, Chiredzi and Chipinge Districts.- Zimbabwe Geological Survey, Short Report n° 50, 44 pages, Harare. |
| ⓘ Bismutite Formula: (BiO)2CO3 Reference: Walsh, K.L. and Harmer, R.E. (1997) Excursion guide: Alkaline igneous rocks of southeastern Zimbabwe. Geological Society of Zimbabwe conference field trip No. 5 |
| ⓘ Calcite Formula: CaCO3 Reference: Walsh, K.L. and Harmer, R.E. (1997) Excursion guide: Alkaline igneous rocks of southeastern Zimbabwe. Geological Society of Zimbabwe conference field trip No. 5 |
| ⓘ Cerussite Formula: PbCO3 Reference: Cairncross, B. (2004) Field Guide To Rocks & Minerals Of Southern Africa: 68. |
| ⓘ Chalcocite Formula: Cu2S Reference: Walsh, K.L. and Harmer, R.E. (1997) Excursion guide: Alkaline igneous rocks of southeastern Zimbabwe. Geological Society of Zimbabwe conference field trip No. 5 |
| ⓘ Chalcopyrite Formula: CuFeS2 Localities: Reference: WILSON, J.F., CHOE, M.G. & CHOE, G.H. (1998): The Geology of the Country around Mutandahwe, Chiredzi and Chipinge Districts. - Zimbabwe Geological Survey, Short Report n° 50, 44 pages, Harare. |
| ⓘ Cobaltite Formula: CoAsS Reference: Walsh, K.L. and Harmer, R.E. (1997) Excursion guide: Alkaline igneous rocks of southeastern Zimbabwe. Geological Society of Zimbabwe conference field trip No. 5 |
| ⓘ Fluorite Formula: CaF2 Localities: Reference: WILSON, J.F., CHOE, M.G. & CHOE, G.H. (1998): The Geology of the Country around Mutandahwe, Chiredzi and Chipinge Districts. - Zimbabwe Geological Survey, Short Report n° 50, 44 pages, Harare. |
| ⓘ Gold Formula: Au Localities: Reference: Walsh, K.L. and Harmer, R.E. (1997) Excursion guide: Alkaline igneous rocks of southeastern Zimbabwe. Geological Society of Zimbabwe conference field trip No. 5 |
| ⓘ Malachite Formula: Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 Reference: WILSON, J.F., CHOE, M.G. & CHOE, G.H. (1998): The Geology of the Country around Mutandahwe, Chiredzi and Chipinge Districts.- Zimbabwe Geological Survey, Short Report n° 50, 44 pages, Harare. |
| ⓘ Molybdenite Formula: MoS2 Reference: WILSON, J.F., CHOE, M.G. & CHOE, G.H. (1998): The Geology of the Country around Mutandahwe, Chiredzi and Chipinge Districts. - Zimbabwe Geological Survey, Short Report n° 50, 44 pages, Harare. |
| ⓘ Pyrrhotite Formula: Fe1-xS Reference: WILSON, J.F., CHOE, M.G. & CHOE, G.H. (1998): The Geology of the Country around Mutandahwe, Chiredzi and Chipinge Districts. - Zimbabwe Geological Survey, Short Report n° 50, 44 pages, Harare. |
| ⓘ Quartz Formula: SiO2 Reference: Walsh, K.L. and Harmer, R.E. (1997) Excursion guide: Alkaline igneous rocks of southeastern Zimbabwe. Geological Society of Zimbabwe conference field trip No. 5 |
| ⓘ Scheelite Formula: Ca(WO4) Localities: Reference: WILSON, J.F., CHOE, M.G. & CHOE, G.H. (1998): The Geology of the Country around Mutandahwe, Chiredzi and Chipinge Districts. - Zimbabwe Geological Survey, Short Report n° 50, 44 pages, Harare. |
| ⓘ Siderite Formula: FeCO3 Reference: Walsh, K.L. and Harmer, R.E. (1997) Excursion guide: Alkaline igneous rocks of southeastern Zimbabwe. Geological Society of Zimbabwe conference field trip No. 5 |
| ⓘ Silver Formula: Ag Reference: Walsh, K.L. and Harmer, R.E. (1997) Excursion guide: Alkaline igneous rocks of southeastern Zimbabwe. Geological Society of Zimbabwe conference field trip No. 5 |
| ⓘ Sphalerite Formula: ZnS Localities: Reference: WILSON, J.F., CHOE, M.G. & CHOE, G.H. (1998): The Geology of the Country around Mutandahwe, Chiredzi and Chipinge Districts. - Zimbabwe Geological Survey, Short Report n° 50, 44 pages, Harare. |
| ⓘ 'Wolframite Group' Reference: Walsh, K.L. and Harmer, R.E. (1997) Excursion guide: Alkaline igneous rocks of southeastern Zimbabwe. Geological Society of Zimbabwe conference field trip No. 5 |
Gallery:
List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification
| Group 1 - Elements | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ⓘ | Gold | 1.AA.05 | Au |
| ⓘ | Silver | 1.AA.05 | Ag |
| Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts | |||
| ⓘ | Chalcocite | 2.BA.05 | Cu2S |
| ⓘ | Chalcopyrite | 2.CB.10a | CuFeS2 |
| ⓘ | Cobaltite | 2.EB.25 | CoAsS |
| ⓘ | Molybdenite | 2.EA.30 | MoS2 |
| ⓘ | Pyrrhotite | 2.CC.10 | Fe1-xS |
| ⓘ | Sphalerite | 2.CB.05a | ZnS |
| Group 3 - Halides | |||
| ⓘ | Fluorite | 3.AB.25 | CaF2 |
| Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides | |||
| ⓘ | Quartz | 4.DA.05 | SiO2 |
| ⓘ | 'Wolframite Group' | 4.DB.30 va | |
| Group 5 - Nitrates and Carbonates | |||
| ⓘ | Ankerite | 5.AB.10 | Ca(Fe2+,Mg)(CO3)2 |
| ⓘ | Azurite | 5.BA.05 | Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2 |
| ⓘ | Bismutite | 5.BE.25 | (BiO)2CO3 |
| ⓘ | Calcite | 5.AB.05 | CaCO3 |
| ⓘ | Cerussite | 5.AB.15 | PbCO3 |
| ⓘ | Malachite | 5.BA.10 | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
| ⓘ | Siderite | 5.AB.05 | FeCO3 |
| Group 7 - Sulphates, Chromates, Molybdates and Tungstates | |||
| ⓘ | Scheelite | 7.GA.05 | Ca(WO4) |
List of minerals for each chemical element
References
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Year (asc) Year (desc) Author (A-Z) Author (Z-A)Walsh, K.L., Harmer, R.E. (1997) Excursion guide: Alkaline igneous rocks of southeastern Zimbabwe. Geological Society of Zimbabwe conference field trip No. 5.
Wilson, J.F., Choe, M.G., Choe, G.H. (1998) The Geology Of The Country Around Mutandahwe, Chiredzi And Chipinge Districts. Zimbabwe Geological Survey Short Report, No. 50, 44 pages.
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Localities in this Region
- Manicaland
- Chipinge District
Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
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- Mozambique basinBasin
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Lazeno molybdenum mine, Mutandahwe, Chipinge District, Manicaland, Zimbabwe