Tungsten skarns in the contact aureole of a Carboniferous granodiorite intrusion. Host rocks are Ordovician metamorphized shale/sandstone and shale/limestone formations, calcium-silicates cipolins, skarns and hornfels. Scheelite is the main tungsten ore (reserves estimated at 15,000 tonnes WO3).
Ref.:
- Werner, A.B.T., Sinclair, W.D., and Amey, E.B. (1998): International Strategic Mineral Issues Summary Report - Tungsten. US Geological Survey Circular 930-O.
|
|
Map Reference: 42°45'N , 1°8'E
This locality information is for reference purposes only. You should never attempt to
visit any sites listed in mindat.org without first ensuring that you have the permission of the land and/or mineral rights holders
for access and that you are aware of all safety precautions necessary.
|
Mineral List:53 entries listed. 42 valid minerals.
The above list contains all mineral locality references listed on mindat.org. This does not claim to be a complete list. If you know of more minerals from this site, please register so you can add to our database!
