Hill End, Wellington Co., New South Wales, Australiai
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Hill End | - not defined - |
| Wellington Co. | County |
| New South Wales | State |
| Australia | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
33° 1' 53'' South , 149° 25' 3'' East
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hill End | 167 (2012) | 0.2km |
| Lewis Ponds | 560 (2018) | 29.7km |
| Euchareena | 313 (2018) | 30.8km |
| Peel | 177 (2018) | 37.5km |
| Eglinton | 2,272 (2011) | 40.2km |
A former gold mining town / historic site. Produced 21.46 t of gold.
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| ⓘ Arsenopyrite Formula: FeAsS Localities: Reference: Downes, P. M., Seccombe, P. K., & Carr, G. R. (2008). Sulfur-and lead-isotope signatures of orogenic gold mineralisation associated with the Hill End Trough, Lachlan Orogen, New South Wales, Australia. Mineralogy and Petrology, 94(3-4), 151-173. |
| ⓘ Calcite Formula: CaCO3 Localities: Reference: Stevens, B.P.J. (1972) Mine Data Sheets to accompany Metallogenic Map Bathurst 1:250,000 Sheet, Department of Mines, Geological Survey of New South Wales. |
| ⓘ Chalcopyrite Formula: CuFeS2 Reference: Downes, P. M., Seccombe, P. K., & Carr, G. R. (2008). Sulfur-and lead-isotope signatures of orogenic gold mineralisation associated with the Hill End Trough, Lachlan Orogen, New South Wales, Australia. Mineralogy and Petrology, 94(3-4), 151-173.; Andrew, A. S., Gulson, B. L., & Mizon, K. J. (1993). Nature and evolution of metamorphic fluids associated with turbidite-hosted gold deposits" Hill End goldfield, NSW, Australia. Mineralogical Magazine, 57, 423-436. |
| ⓘ 'Chlorite Group' Reference: Downes, P. M., Seccombe, P. K., & Carr, G. R. (2008). Sulfur-and lead-isotope signatures of orogenic gold mineralisation associated with the Hill End Trough, Lachlan Orogen, New South Wales, Australia. Mineralogy and Petrology, 94(3-4), 151-173. |
| ⓘ Galena Formula: PbS Localities: Reference: Downes, P. M., Seccombe, P. K., & Carr, G. R. (2008). Sulfur-and lead-isotope signatures of orogenic gold mineralisation associated with the Hill End Trough, Lachlan Orogen, New South Wales, Australia. Mineralogy and Petrology, 94(3-4), 151-173.; Andrew, A. S., Gulson, B. L., & Mizon, K. J. (1993). Nature and evolution of metamorphic fluids associated with turbidite-hosted gold deposits" Hill End goldfield, NSW, Australia. Mineralogical Magazine, 57, 423-436. |
| ⓘ Gold Formula: Au Localities: Reference: Downes, P. M., Seccombe, P. K., & Carr, G. R. (2008). Sulfur-and lead-isotope signatures of orogenic gold mineralisation associated with the Hill End Trough, Lachlan Orogen, New South Wales, Australia. Mineralogy and Petrology, 94(3-4), 151-173.; Andrew, A. S., Gulson, B. L., & Mizon, K. J. (1993). Nature and evolution of metamorphic fluids associated with turbidite-hosted gold deposits" Hill End goldfield, NSW, Australia. Mineralogical Magazine, 57, 423-436. |
| ⓘ Marcasite Formula: FeS2 Reference: Downes, P. M., Seccombe, P. K., & Carr, G. R. (2008). Sulfur-and lead-isotope signatures of orogenic gold mineralisation associated with the Hill End Trough, Lachlan Orogen, New South Wales, Australia. Mineralogy and Petrology, 94(3-4), 151-173.; Andrew, A. S., Gulson, B. L., & Mizon, K. J. (1993). Nature and evolution of metamorphic fluids associated with turbidite-hosted gold deposits" Hill End goldfield, NSW, Australia. Mineralogical Magazine, 57, 423-436. |
| ⓘ Muscovite Formula: KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 Reference: Downes, P. M., Seccombe, P. K., & Carr, G. R. (2008). Sulfur-and lead-isotope signatures of orogenic gold mineralisation associated with the Hill End Trough, Lachlan Orogen, New South Wales, Australia. Mineralogy and Petrology, 94(3-4), 151-173.; Andrew, A. S., Gulson, B. L., & Mizon, K. J. (1993). Nature and evolution of metamorphic fluids associated with turbidite-hosted gold deposits" Hill End goldfield, NSW, Australia. Mineralogical Magazine, 57, 423-436. |
| ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite Formula: KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 Reference: Andrew, A. S., Gulson, B. L., & Mizon, K. J. (1993). Nature and evolution of metamorphic fluids associated with turbidite-hosted gold deposits" Hill End goldfield, NSW, Australia. Mineralogical Magazine, 57, 423-436. |
| ⓘ Pyrite Formula: FeS2 Localities: Reference: Downes, P. M., Seccombe, P. K., & Carr, G. R. (2008). Sulfur-and lead-isotope signatures of orogenic gold mineralisation associated with the Hill End Trough, Lachlan Orogen, New South Wales, Australia. Mineralogy and Petrology, 94(3-4), 151-173.; Andrew, A. S., Gulson, B. L., & Mizon, K. J. (1993). Nature and evolution of metamorphic fluids associated with turbidite-hosted gold deposits" Hill End goldfield, NSW, Australia. Mineralogical Magazine, 57, 423-436. |
| ⓘ Pyrrhotite Formula: Fe1-xS Localities: Reference: Downes, P. M., Seccombe, P. K., & Carr, G. R. (2008). Sulfur-and lead-isotope signatures of orogenic gold mineralisation associated with the Hill End Trough, Lachlan Orogen, New South Wales, Australia. Mineralogy and Petrology, 94(3-4), 151-173. |
| ⓘ Quartz Formula: SiO2 Localities: Reference: Judy Rowe specimen; Downes, P. M., Seccombe, P. K., & Carr, G. R. (2008). Sulfur-and lead-isotope signatures of orogenic gold mineralisation associated with the Hill End Trough, Lachlan Orogen, New South Wales, Australia. Mineralogy and Petrology, 94(3-4), 151-173.; Andrew, A. S., Gulson, B. L., & Mizon, K. J. (1993). Nature and evolution of metamorphic fluids associated with turbidite-hosted gold deposits" Hill End goldfield, NSW, Australia. Mineralogical Magazine, 57, 423-436. |
| ⓘ Sphalerite Formula: ZnS Localities: Reference: Downes, P. M., Seccombe, P. K., & Carr, G. R. (2008). Sulfur-and lead-isotope signatures of orogenic gold mineralisation associated with the Hill End Trough, Lachlan Orogen, New South Wales, Australia. Mineralogy and Petrology, 94(3-4), 151-173.; Andrew, A. S., Gulson, B. L., & Mizon, K. J. (1993). Nature and evolution of metamorphic fluids associated with turbidite-hosted gold deposits" Hill End goldfield, NSW, Australia. Mineralogical Magazine, 57, 423-436. |
List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification
| Group 1 - Elements | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ⓘ | Gold | 1.AA.05 | Au |
| Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts | |||
| ⓘ | Arsenopyrite | 2.EB.20 | FeAsS |
| ⓘ | Chalcopyrite | 2.CB.10a | CuFeS2 |
| ⓘ | Galena | 2.CD.10 | PbS |
| ⓘ | Marcasite | 2.EB.10a | FeS2 |
| ⓘ | Pyrite | 2.EB.05a | FeS2 |
| ⓘ | Pyrrhotite | 2.CC.10 | Fe1-xS |
| ⓘ | 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 9 - Silicates | |||
| ⓘ | Muscovite | 9.EC.15 | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
| ⓘ | var. Sericite | 9.EC.15 | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
| Unclassified Minerals, Rocks, etc. | |||
| ⓘ | 'Chlorite Group' | - | |
List of minerals arranged by Dana 8th Edition classification
| Group 1 - NATIVE ELEMENTS AND ALLOYS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Metals, other than the Platinum Group | |||
| ⓘ | Gold | 1.1.1.1 | Au |
| Group 2 - SULFIDES | |||
| AmXp, with m:p = 1:1 | |||
| ⓘ | Galena | 2.8.1.1 | PbS |
| ⓘ | Pyrrhotite | 2.8.10.1 | Fe1-xS |
| ⓘ | Sphalerite | 2.8.2.1 | ZnS |
| AmBnXp, with (m+n):p = 1:1 | |||
| ⓘ | Chalcopyrite | 2.9.1.1 | CuFeS2 |
| AmBnXp, with (m+n):p = 1:2 | |||
| ⓘ | Arsenopyrite | 2.12.4.1 | FeAsS |
| ⓘ | Marcasite | 2.12.2.1 | FeS2 |
| ⓘ | Pyrite | 2.12.1.1 | FeS2 |
| Group 14 - ANHYDROUS NORMAL CARBONATES | |||
| A(XO3) | |||
| ⓘ | Calcite | 14.1.1.1 | CaCO3 |
| Group 71 - PHYLLOSILICATES Sheets of Six-Membered Rings | |||
| Sheets of 6-membered rings with 2:1 layers | |||
| ⓘ | Muscovite | 71.2.2a.1 | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
| Group 75 - TECTOSILICATES Si Tetrahedral Frameworks | |||
| Si Tetrahedral Frameworks - SiO2 with [4] coordinated Si | |||
| ⓘ | Quartz | 75.1.3.1 | SiO2 |
| Unclassified Minerals, Mixtures, etc. | |||
| ⓘ | 'Chlorite Group' | - | |
| ⓘ | Muscovite var. Sericite | - | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
List of minerals for each chemical element
| H | Hydrogen | |
|---|---|---|
| H | ⓘ Muscovite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
| H | ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
| C | Carbon | |
| C | ⓘ Calcite | CaCO3 |
| O | Oxygen | |
| O | ⓘ Quartz | SiO2 |
| O | ⓘ Muscovite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
| O | ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
| O | ⓘ Calcite | CaCO3 |
| Al | Aluminium | |
| Al | ⓘ Muscovite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
| Al | ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
| Si | Silicon | |
| Si | ⓘ Quartz | SiO2 |
| Si | ⓘ Muscovite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
| Si | ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
| S | Sulfur | |
| S | ⓘ Pyrite | FeS2 |
| S | ⓘ Pyrrhotite | Fe1-xS |
| S | ⓘ Marcasite | FeS2 |
| S | ⓘ Chalcopyrite | CuFeS2 |
| S | ⓘ Arsenopyrite | FeAsS |
| S | ⓘ Galena | PbS |
| S | ⓘ Sphalerite | ZnS |
| K | Potassium | |
| K | ⓘ Muscovite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
| K | ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
| Ca | Calcium | |
| Ca | ⓘ Calcite | CaCO3 |
| Fe | Iron | |
| Fe | ⓘ Pyrite | FeS2 |
| Fe | ⓘ Pyrrhotite | Fe1-xS |
| Fe | ⓘ Marcasite | FeS2 |
| Fe | ⓘ Chalcopyrite | CuFeS2 |
| Fe | ⓘ Arsenopyrite | FeAsS |
| Cu | Copper | |
| Cu | ⓘ Chalcopyrite | CuFeS2 |
| Zn | Zinc | |
| Zn | ⓘ Sphalerite | ZnS |
| As | Arsenic | |
| As | ⓘ Arsenopyrite | FeAsS |
| Au | Gold | |
| Au | ⓘ Gold | Au |
| Pb | Lead | |
| Pb | ⓘ Galena | PbS |
References
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Year (asc) Year (desc) Author (A-Z) Author (Z-A)Seccombe, P.K., Hicks, M.N. (1989) The Hill End goldfield, NSW, Australia—early metamorphic deposition of auriferous quartz veins. Mineralogy and Petrology, 40(4), 257-273.
Seccombe, P.K., Lu, J., Andrew, A.S., Gulson, B.L., Mizon, K.J. (1993) Nature and evolution of metamorphic fluids associated with turbidite-hosted gold deposits: Hill End Goldfield, NSW, Australia. Mineralogical Magazine, 57(3), 423-436.
Windh, J. (1995) Saddle reef and related gold mineralization, Hill End gold field, Australia; evolution of an auriferous vein system during progressive deformation. Economic Geology, 90(6), 1764-1775.
Lu, J., Seccombe, P.K., Foster, D., Andrew, A.S. (1996) Timing of mineralization and source of fluids in a slate-belt auriferous vein system, Hill End goldfield, NSW, Australia: Evidence from 40Ar39Ar dating and O-and H-isotopes. Lithos, 38(3), 147-165.
Downes, P.M., Seccombe, P.K., Carr, G.R. (2008) Sulfur-and lead-isotope signatures of orogenic gold mineralisation associated with the Hill End Trough, Lachlan Orogen, New South Wales, Australia. Mineralogy and Petrology, 94(3-4), 151-173.
Localities in this Region
- New South Wales
- Wellington Co.
Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
Australia
- Great Dividing RangeMountain Range
- Lachlan OrogenOrogen
- Eastern ProvinceGeologic Province
- New South Wales
- ⭔Bathurst RegionCouncil
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Hill End, Wellington Co., New South Wales, Australia