Wainaleka deposit, Viti Levu, Fijii
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Wainaleka deposit | - not defined - |
| Viti Levu | Island |
| Fiji | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
18° 10' 24'' South , 177° 57' 2'' East
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Suva | 77,366 (2010) | 52.0km |
A small Kuroko-type Cu-Zn deposit on the South Coast discovered in 1976.
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10 valid minerals.
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| ⓘ Albite Formula: Na(AlSi3O8) Reference: Rugless, C.S., (1983) Lithogeochemistry of Wainaleka Cu-Zn volcanogenic deposit, Viti Levu, Fiji, and possible applications for exploration in tropical terrains. In: G.R. Parslow (Editor), Geochemical Exploration 1982. J. Geochem. Explor., 19: 563–586.; Rugless, C. S. (1983). Lithogeochemistry of Wainaleka Cu-Zn volcanogenic deposit, Viti Levu, Fiji, and possible applications for exploration in tropical terrains. Journal of Geochemical Exploration, 19(1-3), 563-586. |
| ⓘ Calcite Formula: CaCO3 Reference: Rugless, C.S., (1983) Lithogeochemistry of Wainaleka Cu-Zn volcanogenic deposit, Viti Levu, Fiji, and possible applications for exploration in tropical terrains. In: G.R. Parslow (Editor), Geochemical Exploration 1982. J. Geochem. Explor., 19: 563–586.; Rugless, C. S. (1983). Lithogeochemistry of Wainaleka Cu-Zn volcanogenic deposit, Viti Levu, Fiji, and possible applications for exploration in tropical terrains. Journal of Geochemical Exploration, 19(1-3), 563-586. |
| ⓘ Chalcopyrite Formula: CuFeS2 Reference: Rugless, C. S. (1983). Lithogeochemistry of Wainaleka Cu-Zn volcanogenic deposit, Viti Levu, Fiji, and possible applications for exploration in tropical terrains. Journal of Geochemical Exploration, 19(1-3), 563-586. |
| ⓘ 'Chlorite Group' Reference: Rugless, C.S., (1983) Lithogeochemistry of Wainaleka Cu-Zn volcanogenic deposit, Viti Levu, Fiji, and possible applications for exploration in tropical terrains. In: G.R. Parslow (Editor), Geochemical Exploration 1982. J. Geochem. Explor., 19: 563–586.; Rugless, C. S. (1983). Lithogeochemistry of Wainaleka Cu-Zn volcanogenic deposit, Viti Levu, Fiji, and possible applications for exploration in tropical terrains. Journal of Geochemical Exploration, 19(1-3), 563-586. |
| ⓘ Epidote Formula: (CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH) Reference: Rugless, C. S. (1983). Lithogeochemistry of Wainaleka Cu-Zn volcanogenic deposit, Viti Levu, Fiji, and possible applications for exploration in tropical terrains. Journal of Geochemical Exploration, 19(1-3), 563-586. |
| ⓘ Gypsum Formula: CaSO4 · 2H2O Reference: Rugless, C. S. (1983). Lithogeochemistry of Wainaleka Cu-Zn volcanogenic deposit, Viti Levu, Fiji, and possible applications for exploration in tropical terrains. Journal of Geochemical Exploration, 19(1-3), 563-586. |
| ⓘ Kaolinite Formula: Al2(Si2O5)(OH)4 Reference: Rugless, C. S. (1983). Lithogeochemistry of Wainaleka Cu-Zn volcanogenic deposit, Viti Levu, Fiji, and possible applications for exploration in tropical terrains. Journal of Geochemical Exploration, 19(1-3), 563-586. |
| ⓘ Muscovite Formula: KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 Reference: Rugless, C.S., (1983) Lithogeochemistry of Wainaleka Cu-Zn volcanogenic deposit, Viti Levu, Fiji, and possible applications for exploration in tropical terrains. In: G.R. Parslow (Editor), Geochemical Exploration 1982. J. Geochem. Explor., 19: 563–586. |
| ⓘ Muscovite var. Illite Formula: K0.65Al2.0[Al0.65Si3.35O10](OH)2 Reference: Rugless, C. S. (1983). Lithogeochemistry of Wainaleka Cu-Zn volcanogenic deposit, Viti Levu, Fiji, and possible applications for exploration in tropical terrains. Journal of Geochemical Exploration, 19(1-3), 563-586. |
| ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite Formula: KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 Reference: Rugless, C.S., (1983) Lithogeochemistry of Wainaleka Cu-Zn volcanogenic deposit, Viti Levu, Fiji, and possible applications for exploration in tropical terrains. In: G.R. Parslow (Editor), Geochemical Exploration 1982. J. Geochem. Explor., 19: 563–586.; Rugless, C. S. (1983). Lithogeochemistry of Wainaleka Cu-Zn volcanogenic deposit, Viti Levu, Fiji, and possible applications for exploration in tropical terrains. Journal of Geochemical Exploration, 19(1-3), 563-586. |
| ⓘ 'Plagioclase' Formula: (Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8 Reference: Rugless, C. S. (1983). Lithogeochemistry of Wainaleka Cu-Zn volcanogenic deposit, Viti Levu, Fiji, and possible applications for exploration in tropical terrains. Journal of Geochemical Exploration, 19(1-3), 563-586. |
| ⓘ Pyrite Formula: FeS2 Reference: Rugless, C. S. (1983). Lithogeochemistry of Wainaleka Cu-Zn volcanogenic deposit, Viti Levu, Fiji, and possible applications for exploration in tropical terrains. Journal of Geochemical Exploration, 19(1-3), 563-586. |
| ⓘ Quartz Formula: SiO2 Reference: Rugless, C.S., (1983) Lithogeochemistry of Wainaleka Cu-Zn volcanogenic deposit, Viti Levu, Fiji, and possible applications for exploration in tropical terrains. In: G.R. Parslow (Editor), Geochemical Exploration 1982. J. Geochem. Explor., 19: 563–586.; Rugless, C. S. (1983). Lithogeochemistry of Wainaleka Cu-Zn volcanogenic deposit, Viti Levu, Fiji, and possible applications for exploration in tropical terrains. Journal of Geochemical Exploration, 19(1-3), 563-586. |
| ⓘ Sphalerite Formula: ZnS Reference: Rugless, C. S. (1983). Lithogeochemistry of Wainaleka Cu-Zn volcanogenic deposit, Viti Levu, Fiji, and possible applications for exploration in tropical terrains. Journal of Geochemical Exploration, 19(1-3), 563-586. |
Gallery:
List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification
| Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ⓘ | Chalcopyrite | 2.CB.10a | CuFeS2 |
| ⓘ | Pyrite | 2.EB.05a | FeS2 |
| ⓘ | Sphalerite | 2.CB.05a | ZnS |
| Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides | |||
| ⓘ | Quartz | 4.DA.05 | SiO2 |
| Group 5 - Nitrates and Carbonates | |||
| ⓘ | Calcite | 5.AB.05 | CaCO3 |
| Group 7 - Sulphates, Chromates, Molybdates and Tungstates | |||
| ⓘ | Gypsum | 7.CD.40 | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
| Group 9 - Silicates | |||
| ⓘ | Albite | 9.FA.35 | Na(AlSi3O8) |
| ⓘ | Epidote | 9.BG.05a | (CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH) |
| ⓘ | Kaolinite | 9.ED.05 | Al2(Si2O5)(OH)4 |
| ⓘ | Muscovite | 9.EC.15 | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
| ⓘ | var. Illite | 9.EC.15 | K0.65Al2.0[Al0.65Si3.35O10](OH)2 |
| ⓘ | var. Sericite | 9.EC.15 | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
| Unclassified Minerals, Rocks, etc. | |||
| ⓘ | 'Chlorite Group' | - | |
| ⓘ | 'Plagioclase' | - | (Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8 |
List of minerals for each chemical element
| H | Hydrogen | |
|---|---|---|
| H | ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
| H | ⓘ Muscovite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
| H | ⓘ Gypsum | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
| H | ⓘ Epidote | (CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH) |
| H | ⓘ Kaolinite | Al2(Si2O5)(OH)4 |
| H | ⓘ Muscovite var. Illite | K0.65Al2.0[Al0.65Si3.35O10](OH)2 |
| C | Carbon | |
| C | ⓘ Calcite | CaCO3 |
| O | Oxygen | |
| O | ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
| O | ⓘ Calcite | CaCO3 |
| O | ⓘ Albite | Na(AlSi3O8) |
| O | ⓘ Quartz | SiO2 |
| O | ⓘ Muscovite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
| O | ⓘ Plagioclase | (Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8 |
| O | ⓘ Gypsum | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
| O | ⓘ Epidote | (CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH) |
| O | ⓘ Kaolinite | Al2(Si2O5)(OH)4 |
| O | ⓘ Muscovite var. Illite | K0.65Al2.0[Al0.65Si3.35O10](OH)2 |
| Na | Sodium | |
| Na | ⓘ Albite | Na(AlSi3O8) |
| Na | ⓘ Plagioclase | (Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8 |
| Al | Aluminium | |
| Al | ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
| Al | ⓘ Albite | Na(AlSi3O8) |
| Al | ⓘ Muscovite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
| Al | ⓘ Plagioclase | (Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8 |
| Al | ⓘ Epidote | (CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH) |
| Al | ⓘ Kaolinite | Al2(Si2O5)(OH)4 |
| Al | ⓘ Muscovite var. Illite | K0.65Al2.0[Al0.65Si3.35O10](OH)2 |
| Si | Silicon | |
| Si | ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
| Si | ⓘ Albite | Na(AlSi3O8) |
| Si | ⓘ Quartz | SiO2 |
| Si | ⓘ Muscovite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
| Si | ⓘ Plagioclase | (Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8 |
| Si | ⓘ Epidote | (CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH) |
| Si | ⓘ Kaolinite | Al2(Si2O5)(OH)4 |
| Si | ⓘ Muscovite var. Illite | K0.65Al2.0[Al0.65Si3.35O10](OH)2 |
| S | Sulfur | |
| S | ⓘ Sphalerite | ZnS |
| S | ⓘ Pyrite | FeS2 |
| S | ⓘ Gypsum | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
| S | ⓘ Chalcopyrite | CuFeS2 |
| K | Potassium | |
| K | ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
| K | ⓘ Muscovite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
| K | ⓘ Muscovite var. Illite | K0.65Al2.0[Al0.65Si3.35O10](OH)2 |
| Ca | Calcium | |
| Ca | ⓘ Calcite | CaCO3 |
| Ca | ⓘ Plagioclase | (Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8 |
| Ca | ⓘ Gypsum | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
| Ca | ⓘ Epidote | (CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH) |
| Fe | Iron | |
| Fe | ⓘ Pyrite | FeS2 |
| Fe | ⓘ Epidote | (CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH) |
| Fe | ⓘ Chalcopyrite | CuFeS2 |
| Cu | Copper | |
| Cu | ⓘ Chalcopyrite | CuFeS2 |
| Zn | Zinc | |
| Zn | ⓘ Sphalerite | ZnS |
References
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Year (asc) Year (desc) Author (A-Z) Author (Z-A)Rugless, C.S. (1983) Lithogeochemistry of Wainaleka Cu-Zn volcanogenic deposit, Viti Levu, Fiji, and possible applications for exploration in tropical terrains. In: G.R. Parslow (Editor), Geochemical Exploration 1982. Journal of Geochemical Exploration, 19(1-3), 563–586.
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