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Mina Justa deposit (Justa Cu deposit), Nazca Province, Ica, Perui
Regional Level Types
Mina Justa deposit (Justa Cu deposit)Deposit
Nazca ProvinceProvince
IcaRegion
PeruCountry

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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84): 15° 17' 0'' South , 75° 6' 30'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal): -15.28333,-75.10833
GeoHash:G#: 6m694cgb0
Locality type:Deposit
Köppen climate type:BWk : Cold desert climate
Nearest Settlements:
PlacePopulationDistance
Minas de Marcona15,478 (2012)7.9km


Iron oxide–copper–(silver–gold) (IOCG type) deposit.

The property is licensed to the Chinese Shougang Institute of Geological Exploration.

Regions containing this locality

South AmericaContinent
Altiplano PlateTectonic Plate

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Standard Detailed Strunz Dana Chemical Elements

Mineral List


18 valid minerals.

Detailed Mineral List:

ⓘ Albite
Formula: Na(AlSi3O8)
Reference: Yuming Chen and Kaitian Wang (2008): Geophysical & Geochemical Exploration 32(2), 126-130
ⓘ Atacamite
Formula: Cu2(OH)3Cl
Reference: Yuming Chen and Kaitian Wang (2008): Geophysical & Geochemical Exploration 32(2), 126-130
ⓘ Bornite
Formula: Cu5FeS4
Reference: Huayong Chen, T. Kurtis Kyser und Alan H. Clark (2011): Contrasting fluids and reservoirs in the contiguous Marcona and Mina Justa iron oxide–Cu (–Ag–Au) deposits, south-central Perú. Mineralium Deposita 46, 677-706.
ⓘ Calcite
Formula: CaCO3
Reference: Yuming Chen and Kaitian Wang (2008): Geophysical & Geochemical Exploration 32(2), 126-130; Huayong Chen, T. Kurtis Kyser und Alan H. Clark (2011): Mineralium Deposita 46, 677-706
ⓘ Chalcocite
Formula: Cu2S
Reference: Huayong Chen, T. Kurtis Kyser und Alan H. Clark (2011): Contrasting fluids and reservoirs in the contiguous Marcona and Mina Justa iron oxide–Cu (–Ag–Au) deposits, south-central Perú. Mineralium Deposita 46, 677-706.
ⓘ Chalcopyrite
Formula: CuFeS2
Reference: Huayong Chen, T. Kurtis Kyser und Alan H. Clark (2011): Contrasting fluids and reservoirs in the contiguous Marcona and Mina Justa iron oxide–Cu (–Ag–Au) deposits, south-central Perú. Mineralium Deposita 46, 677-706.
ⓘ 'Chlorite Group'
Reference: Yuming Chen and Kaitian Wang (2008): Geophysical & Geochemical Exploration 32(2), 126-130
ⓘ Chrysocolla
Formula: Cu2-xAlx(H2-xSi2O5)(OH)4 · nH2O
Reference: Yuming Chen and Kaitian Wang (2008): Geophysical & Geochemical Exploration 32(2), 126-130
ⓘ Cuprite
Formula: Cu2O
Reference: Yuming Chen and Kaitian Wang (2008): Geophysical & Geochemical Exploration 32(2), 126-130
ⓘ Digenite
Formula: Cu9S5
Reference: Huayong Chen, T. Kurtis Kyser und Alan H. Clark (2011): Contrasting fluids and reservoirs in the contiguous Marcona and Mina Justa iron oxide–Cu (–Ag–Au) deposits, south-central Perú. Mineralium Deposita 46, 677-706.
ⓘ Goethite
Formula: α-Fe3+O(OH)
Reference: Yuming Chen and Kaitian Wang (2008): Geophysical & Geochemical Exploration 32(2), 126-130
ⓘ Hematite
Formula: Fe2O3
Reference: Huayong Chen, T. Kurtis Kyser und Alan H. Clark (2011): Contrasting fluids and reservoirs in the contiguous Marcona and Mina Justa iron oxide–Cu (–Ag–Au) deposits, south-central Perú. Mineralium Deposita 46, 677-706.
ⓘ Magnetite
Formula: Fe2+Fe3+2O4
Reference: Huayong Chen, T. Kurtis Kyser und Alan H. Clark (2011): Contrasting fluids and reservoirs in the contiguous Marcona and Mina Justa iron oxide–Cu (–Ag–Au) deposits, south-central Perú. Mineralium Deposita 46, 677-706.
ⓘ Malachite
Formula: Cu2(CO3)(OH)2
Reference: Yuming Chen and Kaitian Wang (2008): Geophysical & Geochemical Exploration 32(2), 126-130
ⓘ Paratacamite
Formula: Cu3(Cu,Zn)(OH)6Cl2
Reference: Yuming Chen and Kaitian Wang (2008): Geophysical & Geochemical Exploration 32(2), 126-130
ⓘ Pseudomalachite
Formula: Cu5(PO4)2(OH)4
Reference: Yuming Chen and Kaitian Wang (2008): Geophysical & Geochemical Exploration 32(2), 126-130
ⓘ Pyrite
Formula: FeS2
Reference: Huayong Chen, T. Kurtis Kyser und Alan H. Clark (2011): Contrasting fluids and reservoirs in the contiguous Marcona and Mina Justa iron oxide–Cu (–Ag–Au) deposits, south-central Perú. Mineralium Deposita 46, 677-706.
ⓘ Quartz
Formula: SiO2
Reference: Yuming Chen and Kaitian Wang (2008): Geophysical & Geochemical Exploration 32(2), 126-130
ⓘ Tenorite
Formula: CuO
Reference: Yuming Chen and Kaitian Wang (2008): Geophysical & Geochemical Exploration 32(2), 126-130

List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification

Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts
ⓘBornite2.BA.15Cu5FeS4
ⓘChalcocite2.BA.05Cu2S
ⓘChalcopyrite2.CB.10aCuFeS2
ⓘDigenite2.BA.10Cu9S5
ⓘPyrite2.EB.05aFeS2
Group 3 - Halides
ⓘAtacamite3.DA.10aCu2(OH)3Cl
ⓘParatacamite3.DA.10cCu3(Cu,Zn)(OH)6Cl2
Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides
ⓘCuprite4.AA.10Cu2O
ⓘGoethite4.00.α-Fe3+O(OH)
ⓘHematite4.CB.05Fe2O3
ⓘMagnetite4.BB.05Fe2+Fe3+2O4
ⓘQuartz4.DA.05SiO2
ⓘTenorite4.AB.10CuO
Group 5 - Nitrates and Carbonates
ⓘCalcite5.AB.05CaCO3
ⓘMalachite5.BA.10Cu2(CO3)(OH)2
Group 8 - Phosphates, Arsenates and Vanadates
ⓘPseudomalachite8.BD.05Cu5(PO4)2(OH)4
Group 9 - Silicates
ⓘAlbite9.FA.35Na(AlSi3O8)
ⓘChrysocolla9.ED.20Cu2-xAlx(H2-xSi2O5)(OH)4 · nH2O
Unclassified Minerals, Rocks, etc.
ⓘ'Chlorite Group'-

List of minerals arranged by Dana 8th Edition classification

Group 2 - SULFIDES
AmBnXp, with (m+n):p = 2:1
ⓘChalcocite2.4.7.1Cu2S
ⓘDigenite2.4.7.3Cu9S5
AmBnXp, with (m+n):p = 3:2
ⓘBornite2.5.2.1Cu5FeS4
AmBnXp, with (m+n):p = 1:1
ⓘChalcopyrite2.9.1.1CuFeS2
AmBnXp, with (m+n):p = 1:2
ⓘPyrite2.12.1.1FeS2
Group 4 - SIMPLE OXIDES
A2X
ⓘCuprite4.1.1.1Cu2O
AX
ⓘTenorite4.2.3.1CuO
A2X3
ⓘHematite4.3.1.2Fe2O3
Group 6 - HYDROXIDES AND OXIDES CONTAINING HYDROXYL
XO(OH)
ⓘGoethite6.1.1.2α-Fe3+O(OH)
Group 7 - MULTIPLE OXIDES
AB2X4
ⓘMagnetite7.2.2.3Fe2+Fe3+2O4
Group 10 - OXYHALIDES AND HYDROXYHALIDES
A2(O,OH)3Xq
ⓘAtacamite10.1.1.1Cu2(OH)3Cl
ⓘParatacamite10.1.2.1Cu3(Cu,Zn)(OH)6Cl2
Group 14 - ANHYDROUS NORMAL CARBONATES
A(XO3)
ⓘCalcite14.1.1.1CaCO3
Group 16a - ANHYDROUS CARBONATES CONTAINING HYDROXYL OR HALOGEN
ⓘMalachite16a.3.1.1Cu2(CO3)(OH)2
Group 41 - ANHYDROUS PHOSPHATES, ETC.CONTAINING HYDROXYL OR HALOGEN
(AB)5(XO4)2Zq
ⓘPseudomalachite41.4.3.1Cu5(PO4)2(OH)4
Group 74 - PHYLLOSILICATES Modulated Layers
Modulated Layers with joined strips
ⓘChrysocolla74.3.2.1Cu2-xAlx(H2-xSi2O5)(OH)4 · nH2O
Group 75 - TECTOSILICATES Si Tetrahedral Frameworks
Si Tetrahedral Frameworks - SiO2 with [4] coordinated Si
ⓘQuartz75.1.3.1SiO2
Group 76 - TECTOSILICATES Al-Si Framework
Al-Si Framework with Al-Si frameworks
ⓘAlbite76.1.3.1Na(AlSi3O8)
Unclassified Minerals, Mixtures, etc.
ⓘ'Chlorite Group'-

List of minerals for each chemical element

HHydrogen
Hⓘ ChrysocollaCu2-xAlx(H2-xSi2O5)(OH)4 · nH2O
Hⓘ AtacamiteCu2(OH)3Cl
Hⓘ MalachiteCu2(CO3)(OH)2
Hⓘ ParatacamiteCu3(Cu,Zn)(OH)6Cl2
Hⓘ PseudomalachiteCu5(PO4)2(OH)4
Hⓘ Goethiteα-Fe3+O(OH)
CCarbon
Cⓘ CalciteCaCO3
Cⓘ MalachiteCu2(CO3)(OH)2
OOxygen
Oⓘ AlbiteNa(AlSi3O8)
Oⓘ QuartzSiO2
Oⓘ MagnetiteFe2+Fe23+O4
Oⓘ HematiteFe2O3
Oⓘ CalciteCaCO3
Oⓘ ChrysocollaCu2-xAlx(H2-xSi2O5)(OH)4 · nH2O
Oⓘ AtacamiteCu2(OH)3Cl
Oⓘ MalachiteCu2(CO3)(OH)2
Oⓘ ParatacamiteCu3(Cu,Zn)(OH)6Cl2
Oⓘ PseudomalachiteCu5(PO4)2(OH)4
Oⓘ TenoriteCuO
Oⓘ CupriteCu2O
Oⓘ Goethiteα-Fe3+O(OH)
NaSodium
Naⓘ AlbiteNa(AlSi3O8)
AlAluminium
Alⓘ AlbiteNa(AlSi3O8)
Alⓘ ChrysocollaCu2-xAlx(H2-xSi2O5)(OH)4 · nH2O
SiSilicon
Siⓘ AlbiteNa(AlSi3O8)
Siⓘ QuartzSiO2
Siⓘ ChrysocollaCu2-xAlx(H2-xSi2O5)(OH)4 · nH2O
PPhosphorus
Pⓘ PseudomalachiteCu5(PO4)2(OH)4
SSulfur
Sⓘ PyriteFeS2
Sⓘ ChalcopyriteCuFeS2
Sⓘ BorniteCu5FeS4
Sⓘ DigeniteCu9S5
Sⓘ ChalcociteCu2S
ClChlorine
Clⓘ AtacamiteCu2(OH)3Cl
Clⓘ ParatacamiteCu3(Cu,Zn)(OH)6Cl2
CaCalcium
Caⓘ CalciteCaCO3
FeIron
Feⓘ MagnetiteFe2+Fe23+O4
Feⓘ PyriteFeS2
Feⓘ ChalcopyriteCuFeS2
Feⓘ BorniteCu5FeS4
Feⓘ HematiteFe2O3
Feⓘ Goethiteα-Fe3+O(OH)
CuCopper
Cuⓘ ChalcopyriteCuFeS2
Cuⓘ BorniteCu5FeS4
Cuⓘ DigeniteCu9S5
Cuⓘ ChalcociteCu2S
Cuⓘ ChrysocollaCu2-xAlx(H2-xSi2O5)(OH)4 · nH2O
Cuⓘ AtacamiteCu2(OH)3Cl
Cuⓘ MalachiteCu2(CO3)(OH)2
Cuⓘ ParatacamiteCu3(Cu,Zn)(OH)6Cl2
Cuⓘ PseudomalachiteCu5(PO4)2(OH)4
Cuⓘ TenoriteCuO
Cuⓘ CupriteCu2O
ZnZinc
Znⓘ ParatacamiteCu3(Cu,Zn)(OH)6Cl2

Regional Geology

This geological map and associated information on rock units at or nearby to the coordinates given for this locality is based on relatively small scale geological maps provided by various national Geological Surveys. This does not necessarily represent the complete geology at this locality but it gives a background for the region in which it is found.

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Neoproterozoic
541 - 1000 Ma



ID: 3187000
Neoproterozoic crystalline metamorphic rocks

Age: Neoproterozoic (541 - 1000 Ma)

Lithology: Medium-high grade unclassified metamorphic rock

Reference: Chorlton, L.B. Generalized geology of the world: bedrock domains and major faults in GIS format: a small-scale world geology map with an extended geological attribute database. doi: 10.4095/223767. Geological Survey of Canada, Open File 5529. [154]

Data and map coding provided by Macrostrat.org, used under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License

References

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Year (asc) Year (desc) Author (A-Z) Author (Z-A)
Yuming Chen (2007): Discovery of Justa Cu deposit in Peru. Geology and Prospecting 43(3), 56-59 (in Chinese with English abstract).
Yuming Chen and Kaitian Wang (2008): Lithogeochemical characteristics of the Justa copper deposit in Peru and the ore-prospecting effect. Geophysical & Geochemical Exploration 32(2), 126-130 (in Chinese with English abstract).
Huayong Chen, T. Kurtis Kyser und Alan H. Clark (2011): Contrasting fluids and reservoirs in the contiguous Marcona and Mina Justa iron oxide–Cu–(Ag–Au) deposits, south-central Perú. Mineralium Deposita 46, 677-706.


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