Oued el Hamra, Tiris Zemmour Region, Mauritaniai
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Oued el Hamra | - not defined - |
Tiris Zemmour Region | Region |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
26° 34' 58'' North , 8° 34' 59'' West
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A 1-2m thick bed of iron ore at the base of the lower Siegonian-Devonian that extends some 20-25km long.
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ⓘ Anglesite Formula: PbSO4 Reference: Mauritanian Geological Survey (1995) database |
ⓘ Ankerite Formula: Ca(Fe2+,Mg)(CO3)2 Localities: Reference: Mauritanian Geological Survey (1995) database |
ⓘ Aragonite Formula: CaCO3 Localities: Reference: Mauritanian Geological Survey (1995) database |
ⓘ Baryte Formula: BaSO4 Localities: Reference: Mauritanian Geological Survey (1995) database |
ⓘ 'Biotite' Formula: K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 or Simplified: K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(OH)2 Localities: Reference: Mauritanian Geological Survey (1995) database |
ⓘ Bornite Formula: Cu5FeS4 Localities: Reference: Mauritanian Geological Survey (1995) database |
ⓘ Calcite Formula: CaCO3 Localities: Reference: Mauritanian Geological Survey (1995) database |
ⓘ Cerussite Formula: PbCO3 Localities: Reported from at least 9 localities in this region. Reference: U.S. Geological Survey (2005) Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia. |
ⓘ Chalcocite Formula: Cu2S Localities: Reference: Mauritanian Geological Survey (1995) database |
ⓘ Chalcopyrite Formula: CuFeS2 Localities: Reported from at least 18 localities in this region. Reference: U.S. Geological Survey (2005) Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia. |
ⓘ 'Chlorite Group' Reference: Mauritanian Geological Survey (1995) database |
ⓘ Chrysocolla Formula: Cu2-xAlx(H2-xSi2O5)(OH)4 · nH2O, x < 1 Localities: Reported from at least 6 localities in this region. Reference: Mauritanian Geological Survey (1995) database |
ⓘ Copper Formula: Cu Localities: Reported from at least 10 localities in this region. Reference: Mauritanian Geological Survey (1995) database |
ⓘ 'Copper Sulphides' Reference: Mauritanian Geological Survey (1995) database |
ⓘ Covellite Formula: CuS Localities: Reference: Mauritanian Geological Survey (1995) database |
ⓘ Cuprite Formula: Cu2O Reference: Mauritanian Geological Survey (1995) database |
ⓘ Epidote Formula: (CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH) Localities: Reference: Mauritanian Geological Survey (1995) database |
ⓘ 'Feldspar Group' Localities: Reference: Mauritanian Geological Survey (1995) database |
ⓘ Galena Formula: PbS Localities: Reported from at least 26 localities in this region. Reference: U.S. Geological Survey (2005) Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia. |
ⓘ Goethite Formula: α-Fe3+O(OH) Localities: Reference: Mauritanian Geological Survey (1995) database |
ⓘ Gold Formula: Au Localities: Reference: Mauritanian Geological Survey (1995) database |
ⓘ Gypsum Formula: CaSO4 · 2H2O Reference: Mauritanian Geological Survey (1995) database |
ⓘ Hematite Formula: Fe2O3 Localities: Reference: Mauritanian Geological Survey (1995) database |
ⓘ 'Leptynite' Localities: Reference: Mauritanian Geological Survey (1995) database |
ⓘ 'Limonite' Localities: Reported from at least 10 localities in this region. Reference: U.S. Geological Survey (2005) Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia. |
ⓘ Malachite Formula: Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 Localities: Reported from at least 20 localities in this region. Reference: U.S. Geological Survey (2005) Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia. |
ⓘ 'Mica Group' Reference: Mauritanian Geological Survey (1995) database |
ⓘ Pyrite Formula: FeS2 Localities: Reported from at least 18 localities in this region. Reference: U.S. Geological Survey (2005) Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia. |
ⓘ Quartz Formula: SiO2 Localities: Reported from at least 58 localities in this region. Reference: Mauritanian Geological Survey (1995) database |
ⓘ Quartz var. Chalcedony Formula: SiO2 Localities: Reported from at least 6 localities in this region. Reference: U.S. Geological Survey (2005) Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia. |
ⓘ Quartz var. Jasper Reference: Mauritanian Geological Survey (1995) database |
ⓘ Quartz var. Quartz Gwindel Formula: SiO2 Localities: Reported from at least 9 localities in this region. Reference: Mauritanian Geological Survey (1995) database |
ⓘ Siderite Formula: FeCO3 Reference: Mauritanian Geological Survey (1995) database |
ⓘ Sphalerite Formula: ZnS Localities: Reported from at least 16 localities in this region. Reference: U.S. Geological Survey (2005) Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia. |
ⓘ Tenorite Formula: CuO Reference: Mauritanian Geological Survey (1995) database |
Gallery:
List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification
Group 1 - Elements | |||
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ⓘ | Copper | 1.AA.05 | Cu |
ⓘ | Gold | 1.AA.05 | Au |
Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts | |||
ⓘ | Bornite | 2.BA.15 | Cu5FeS4 |
ⓘ | Chalcocite | 2.BA.05 | Cu2S |
ⓘ | Chalcopyrite | 2.CB.10a | CuFeS2 |
ⓘ | Covellite | 2.CA.05a | CuS |
ⓘ | Galena | 2.CD.10 | PbS |
ⓘ | Pyrite | 2.EB.05a | FeS2 |
ⓘ | Sphalerite | 2.CB.05a | ZnS |
Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides | |||
ⓘ | Cuprite | 4.AA.10 | Cu2O |
ⓘ | Goethite | 4.00. | α-Fe3+O(OH) |
ⓘ | Hematite | 4.CB.05 | Fe2O3 |
ⓘ | Quartz | 4.DA.05 | SiO2 |
ⓘ | var. Chalcedony | 4.DA.05 | SiO2 |
ⓘ | var. Jasper | 4.DA.05 | SiO2 |
ⓘ | var. Quartz Gwindel | 4.DA.05 | SiO2 |
ⓘ | Tenorite | 4.AB.10 | CuO |
Group 5 - Nitrates and Carbonates | |||
ⓘ | Ankerite | 5.AB.10 | Ca(Fe2+,Mg)(CO3)2 |
ⓘ | Aragonite | 5.AB.15 | CaCO3 |
ⓘ | 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 | |||
ⓘ | Anglesite | 7.AD.35 | PbSO4 |
ⓘ | Baryte | 7.AD.35 | BaSO4 |
ⓘ | Gypsum | 7.CD.40 | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
Group 9 - Silicates | |||
ⓘ | Chrysocolla | 9.ED.20 | Cu2-xAlx(H2-xSi2O5)(OH)4 · nH2O, x < 1 |
ⓘ | Epidote | 9.BG.05a | (CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH) |
Unclassified Minerals, Rocks, etc. | |||
ⓘ | 'Biotite' | - | K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 or Simplified: K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(OH)2 |
ⓘ | 'Chlorite Group' | - | |
ⓘ | 'Copper Sulphides' | - | |
ⓘ | 'Feldspar Group' | - | |
ⓘ | 'Leptynite' | - | |
ⓘ | 'Limonite' | - | |
ⓘ | 'Mica Group' | - |
List of minerals for each chemical element
H | Hydrogen | |
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H | ⓘ Biotite | K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 or Simplified: K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(OH)2 |
H | ⓘ Malachite | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
H | ⓘ Gypsum | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
H | ⓘ Chrysocolla | Cu2-xAlx(H2-xSi2O5)(OH)4 · nH2O, x < 1 |
H | ⓘ Goethite | α-Fe3+O(OH) |
H | ⓘ Epidote | (CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH) |
C | Carbon | |
C | ⓘ Cerussite | PbCO3 |
C | ⓘ Malachite | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
C | ⓘ Siderite | FeCO3 |
C | ⓘ Aragonite | CaCO3 |
C | ⓘ Ankerite | Ca(Fe2+,Mg)(CO3)2 |
C | ⓘ Calcite | CaCO3 |
O | Oxygen | |
O | ⓘ Biotite | K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 or Simplified: K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(OH)2 |
O | ⓘ Quartz | SiO2 |
O | ⓘ Quartz var. Chalcedony | SiO2 |
O | ⓘ Cerussite | PbCO3 |
O | ⓘ Malachite | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
O | ⓘ Gypsum | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
O | ⓘ Chrysocolla | Cu2-xAlx(H2-xSi2O5)(OH)4 · nH2O, x < 1 |
O | ⓘ Baryte | BaSO4 |
O | ⓘ Goethite | α-Fe3+O(OH) |
O | ⓘ Siderite | FeCO3 |
O | ⓘ Aragonite | CaCO3 |
O | ⓘ Ankerite | Ca(Fe2+,Mg)(CO3)2 |
O | ⓘ Tenorite | CuO |
O | ⓘ Anglesite | PbSO4 |
O | ⓘ Cuprite | Cu2O |
O | ⓘ Quartz var. Quartz Gwindel | SiO2 |
O | ⓘ Epidote | (CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH) |
O | ⓘ Hematite | Fe2O3 |
O | ⓘ Calcite | CaCO3 |
F | Fluorine | |
F | ⓘ Biotite | K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 or Simplified: K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(OH)2 |
Mg | Magnesium | |
Mg | ⓘ Biotite | K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 or Simplified: K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(OH)2 |
Mg | ⓘ Ankerite | Ca(Fe2+,Mg)(CO3)2 |
Al | Aluminium | |
Al | ⓘ Biotite | K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 or Simplified: K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(OH)2 |
Al | ⓘ Chrysocolla | Cu2-xAlx(H2-xSi2O5)(OH)4 · nH2O, x < 1 |
Al | ⓘ Epidote | (CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH) |
Si | Silicon | |
Si | ⓘ Biotite | K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 or Simplified: K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(OH)2 |
Si | ⓘ Quartz | SiO2 |
Si | ⓘ Quartz var. Chalcedony | SiO2 |
Si | ⓘ Chrysocolla | Cu2-xAlx(H2-xSi2O5)(OH)4 · nH2O, x < 1 |
Si | ⓘ Quartz var. Quartz Gwindel | SiO2 |
Si | ⓘ Epidote | (CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH) |
S | Sulfur | |
S | ⓘ Sphalerite | ZnS |
S | ⓘ Chalcopyrite | CuFeS2 |
S | ⓘ Galena | PbS |
S | ⓘ Pyrite | FeS2 |
S | ⓘ Bornite | Cu5FeS4 |
S | ⓘ Gypsum | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
S | ⓘ Baryte | BaSO4 |
S | ⓘ Chalcocite | Cu2S |
S | ⓘ Covellite | CuS |
S | ⓘ Anglesite | PbSO4 |
K | Potassium | |
K | ⓘ Biotite | K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 or Simplified: K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(OH)2 |
Ca | Calcium | |
Ca | ⓘ Gypsum | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
Ca | ⓘ Aragonite | CaCO3 |
Ca | ⓘ Ankerite | Ca(Fe2+,Mg)(CO3)2 |
Ca | ⓘ Epidote | (CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH) |
Ca | ⓘ Calcite | CaCO3 |
Ti | Titanium | |
Ti | ⓘ Biotite | K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 or Simplified: K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(OH)2 |
Fe | Iron | |
Fe | ⓘ Biotite | K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 or Simplified: K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(OH)2 |
Fe | ⓘ Chalcopyrite | CuFeS2 |
Fe | ⓘ Pyrite | FeS2 |
Fe | ⓘ Bornite | Cu5FeS4 |
Fe | ⓘ Goethite | α-Fe3+O(OH) |
Fe | ⓘ Siderite | FeCO3 |
Fe | ⓘ Ankerite | Ca(Fe2+,Mg)(CO3)2 |
Fe | ⓘ Epidote | (CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH) |
Fe | ⓘ Hematite | Fe2O3 |
Cu | Copper | |
Cu | ⓘ Chalcopyrite | CuFeS2 |
Cu | ⓘ Malachite | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
Cu | ⓘ Bornite | Cu5FeS4 |
Cu | ⓘ Copper | Cu |
Cu | ⓘ Chrysocolla | Cu2-xAlx(H2-xSi2O5)(OH)4 · nH2O, x < 1 |
Cu | ⓘ Chalcocite | Cu2S |
Cu | ⓘ Covellite | CuS |
Cu | ⓘ Tenorite | CuO |
Cu | ⓘ Cuprite | Cu2O |
Zn | Zinc | |
Zn | ⓘ Sphalerite | ZnS |
Ba | Barium | |
Ba | ⓘ Baryte | BaSO4 |
Au | Gold | |
Au | ⓘ Gold | Au |
Pb | Lead | |
Pb | ⓘ Cerussite | PbCO3 |
Pb | ⓘ Galena | PbS |
Pb | ⓘ Anglesite | PbSO4 |
Localities in this Region
- Tiris Zemmour Region
- Oued el Hamra
- Bia-599
- Bia-600
- BIA-601
- Bia-603
- Bia-604 & 605
- Bia-606
- Bia-607 / 609
- Bia-610
- BIA-611
- Bia-612
- Bia-613
- Bia-616
- Bia-617
- Bia-618
- Bia-619
- Bia-620
- Bia-621
- Bia-622
- Bia-625
- Bia-626
- Bia-629
- Bia-630
- Bia-631
- Bia-633
- Bia-635
- Bia-636
- Bia-637
- Bia-644
- Bia-648 + 649
- Bia-652
- Bou Ameina
- Conchita Florence
- Hendrix (Conchita-Florence)
- MGS No. HM7272
- MGS No. HM7285
- MGS No. HM7293
- Oued el Hamra
- Tiris Zemmour Region
- Oued el Hamra
- MGS No. HM7295
- MGS No. HM7296
- MGS No. HM7298
- MGS No. HM7310
- MGS No. HM7311
- MGS No. HM7324
- MGS No. HM7331
- MGS No. HM7337
- MGS No. HM7339
- MGS No. HM7342
- MGS No. HM7343
- MGS No. HM7344
- MGS No. HM7350
- MGS No. HM7354
- MGS No. HM7355
- MGS No. HM7359
- MGS No. HM7360
- MGS No. HM7363
- MGS No. HM7377
- MGS No. HM7382
- MGS No. HM7392
- MGS No. HM7394
- MGS No. HM7395
- MGS No. HM7396
- MGS No. HM7549
- MGS No. HM7550
- MGS No. HM7552
- MGS No. HM7553
- MGS No. HM7554
- MGS No. HM7555
- MGS No. HM7556
- MGS No. HM7557
- MGS No. HM7559
- MGS No. HM7560
- Nsour (Conchita-Florence)
- Oued el Hamra
- Unnamed prospect (Hendrix?)
- Oued el Hamra
Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
African PlateTectonic Plate
- Tindouf basinBasin
- West African CratonCraton
North Africa
- Sahara DesertDesert
West AfricaUN Subregion
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