Peak Hill, Peak Hill Mining District, Meekatharra Shire, Western Australia, Australiai
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Peak Hill | Hill |
| Peak Hill Mining District | Mining District |
| Meekatharra Shire | Shire |
| Western Australia | State |
| Australia | Country |
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25° 38' 0'' South , 118° 43' 28'' East
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| β Albite Formula: Na(AlSi3O8) Localities: Reference: Robertson, I.D.M., Phang, C., Munday, T.J. (2003), Harmony-Peak Hill Gold Deposit WA, CRC LEME, 2003 |
| β Altaite Formula: PbTe Reference: Pirajno, F., Occhipini, S.A. (1998), Geology of the Bryah, GSWA, 1998 |
| β Baryte Formula: BaSO4 Reference: Robertson, I.D.M., Phang, C., Munday, T.J. (2003), Harmony-Peak Hill Gold Deposit WA, CRC LEME, 2003 |
| β '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 Reference: Pirajno, F., Occhipini, S.A. (1998), Geology of the Bryah, GSWA, 1998 |
| β Bismuth Formula: Bi Reference: Pirajno, F., Occhipini, S.A. (1998), Geology of the Bryah, GSWA, 1998 |
| β Calcite Formula: CaCO3 Reference: Pirajno, F., Occhipini, S.A. (1998), Geology of the Bryah, GSWA, 1998 |
| β Chalcopyrite Formula: CuFeS2 Localities: Reference: Robertson, I.D.M., Phang, C., Munday, T.J. (2003), Harmony-Peak Hill Gold Deposit WA, CRC LEME, 2003 |
| β 'Chlorite Group' Localities: Harmony Gold Mine (Contact; Baxter), Peak Hill, Peak Hill Mining District, Meekatharra Shire, Western Australia, Australia Fiveways Gold Mine, Peak Hill, Peak Hill Mining District, Meekatharra Shire, Western Australia, Australia Main Gold Mine, Peak Hill, Peak Hill Mining District, Meekatharra Shire, Western Australia, Australia Reference: Robertson, I.D.M., Phang, C., Munday, T.J. (2003), Harmony-Peak Hill Gold Deposit WA, CRC LEME, 2003 |
| β Dolomite Formula: CaMg(CO3)2 Localities: Reference: Robertson, I.D.M., Phang, C., Munday, T.J. (2003), Harmony-Peak Hill Gold Deposit WA, CRC LEME, 2003 |
| β 'Garnet Group' Formula: X3Z2(SiO4)3 Reference: Pirajno, F., Occhipini, S.A. (1998), Geology of the Bryah, GSWA, 1998 |
| β Goethite Formula: Ξ±-Fe3+O(OH) Reference: Robertson, I.D.M., Phang, C., Munday, T.J. (2003), Harmony-Peak Hill Gold Deposit WA, CRC LEME, 2003 |
| β Gold Formula: Au Localities: Main Gold Mine, Peak Hill, Peak Hill Mining District, Meekatharra Shire, Western Australia, Australia Harmony Gold Mine (Contact; Baxter), Peak Hill, Peak Hill Mining District, Meekatharra Shire, Western Australia, Australia Fiveways Gold Mine, Peak Hill, Peak Hill Mining District, Meekatharra Shire, Western Australia, Australia Jubilee Gold Mine, Peak Hill, Peak Hill Mining District, Meekatharra Shire, Western Australia, Australia Reference: Kim Macdonald/Fred Rose/no geology report can be found |
| β Graphite Formula: C Localities: Reference: Pirajno, F., Occhipini, S.A. (1998), Geology of the Bryah, GSWA, 1998 |
| β Hematite Formula: Fe2O3 Reference: Robertson, I.D.M., Phang, C., Munday, T.J. (2003), Harmony-Peak Hill Gold Deposit WA, CRC LEME, 2003 |
| β Kaolinite Formula: Al2(Si2O5)(OH)4 Localities: Reference: Robertson, I.D.M., Phang, C., Munday, T.J. (2003), Harmony-Peak Hill Gold Deposit WA, CRC LEME, 2003 |
| β 'Limonite' Reference: Robertson, I.D.M., Phang, C., Munday, T.J. (2003), Harmony-Peak Hill Gold Deposit WA, CRC LEME, 2003 |
| β Molybdenite Formula: MoS2 Reference: Pirajno, F., Occhipini, S.A. (1998), Geology of the Bryah, GSWA, 1998 |
| β Muscovite Formula: KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 Localities: Reference: Robertson, I.D.M., Phang, C., Munday, T.J. (2003), Harmony-Peak Hill Gold Deposit WA, CRC LEME, 2003 |
| β Muscovite var. Sericite Formula: KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 Localities: Reference: Robertson, I.D.M., Phang, C., Munday, T.J. (2003), Harmony-Peak Hill Gold Deposit WA, CRC LEME, 2003 |
| β Pentlandite Formula: (NixFey)Ξ£9S8 Reference: Robertson, I.D.M., Phang, C., Munday, T.J. (2003), Harmony-Peak Hill Gold Deposit WA, CRC LEME, 2003 |
| β Pyrite Formula: FeS2 Localities: Main Gold Mine, Peak Hill, Peak Hill Mining District, Meekatharra Shire, Western Australia, Australia Harmony Gold Mine (Contact; Baxter), Peak Hill, Peak Hill Mining District, Meekatharra Shire, Western Australia, Australia Fiveways Gold Mine, Peak Hill, Peak Hill Mining District, Meekatharra Shire, Western Australia, Australia Jubilee Gold Mine, Peak Hill, Peak Hill Mining District, Meekatharra Shire, Western Australia, Australia Reference: Kim Macdonald/Fred Rose/no geology report can be found |
| β Pyrolusite Formula: Mn4+O2 Reference: Pirajno, F., Occhipini, S.A. (1998), Geology of the Bryah, GSWA, 1998 |
| β Pyrrhotite Formula: Fe1-xS Localities: Reference: Kim Macdonald/Fred Rose/no geology report can be found |
β Quartz Formula: SiO2 Localities: Main Gold Mine, Peak Hill, Peak Hill Mining District, Meekatharra Shire, Western Australia, Australia Harmony Gold Mine (Contact; Baxter), Peak Hill, Peak Hill Mining District, Meekatharra Shire, Western Australia, Australia Fiveways Gold Mine, Peak Hill, Peak Hill Mining District, Meekatharra Shire, Western Australia, Australia Jubilee Gold Mine, Peak Hill, Peak Hill Mining District, Meekatharra Shire, Western Australia, Australia Reference: Kim Macdonald/Fred Rose/no geology report can be found |
| β Scheelite Formula: Ca(WO4) Reference: Robertson, I.D.M., Phang, C., Munday, T.J. (2003), Harmony-Peak Hill Gold Deposit WA, CRC LEME, 2003 |
| β Schorl Formula: NaFe2+3Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3(OH) Localities: Reference: Pirajno, F., Occhipini, S.A. (1998), Geology of the Bryah, GSWA, 1998 |
| β Silver Formula: Ag Reference: Robertson, I.D.M., Phang, C., Munday, T.J. (2003), Harmony-Peak Hill Gold Deposit WA, CRC LEME, 2003 |
| β 'Smectite Group' Formula: A0.3D2-3[T4O10]Z2 · nH2O Reference: Robertson, I.D.M., Phang, C., Munday, T.J. (2003), Harmony-Peak Hill Gold Deposit WA, CRC LEME, 2003 |
| β 'Tetrahedrite Subgroup' Formula: Cu6(Cu4C2+2)Sb4S12S Reference: Pirajno, F., Occhipini, S.A. (1998), Geology of the Bryah, GSWA, 1998 |
| β 'Tourmaline' Formula: AD3G6 (T6O18)(BO3)3X3Z Reference: Simpson, E.S. (1948), Minerals of Western Australia, Vol 2, p 197 |
Gallery:
List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification
| Group 1 - Elements | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| β | Bismuth | 1.CA.05 | Bi |
| β | Gold | 1.AA.05 | Au |
| β | Graphite | 1.CB.05a | C |
| β | Silver | 1.AA.05 | Ag |
| Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts | |||
| β | Altaite | 2.CD.10 | PbTe |
| β | Chalcopyrite | 2.CB.10a | CuFeS2 |
| β | Molybdenite | 2.EA.30 | MoS2 |
| β | Pentlandite | 2.BB.15 | (NixFey)Ξ£9S8 |
| β | Pyrite | 2.EB.05a | FeS2 |
| β | Pyrrhotite | 2.CC.10 | Fe1-xS |
| β | 'Tetrahedrite Subgroup' | 2.GB.05 | Cu6(Cu4C2+2)Sb4S12S |
| Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides | |||
| β | Goethite | 4.00. | Ξ±-Fe3+O(OH) |
| β | Hematite | 4.CB.05 | Fe2O3 |
| β | Pyrolusite | 4.DB.05 | Mn4+O2 |
| β | Quartz | 4.DA.05 | SiO2 |
| Group 5 - Nitrates and Carbonates | |||
| β | Calcite | 5.AB.05 | CaCO3 |
| β | Dolomite | 5.AB.10 | CaMg(CO3)2 |
| Group 7 - Sulphates, Chromates, Molybdates and Tungstates | |||
| β | Baryte | 7.AD.35 | BaSO4 |
| β | Scheelite | 7.GA.05 | Ca(WO4) |
| Group 9 - Silicates | |||
| β | Albite | 9.FA.35 | Na(AlSi3O8) |
| β | Kaolinite | 9.ED.05 | Al2(Si2O5)(OH)4 |
| β | Muscovite | 9.EC.15 | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
| β | var. Sericite | 9.EC.15 | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
| β | Schorl | 9.CK.05 | NaFe2+3Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3(OH) |
| Unclassified Minerals, Rocks, etc. | |||
| β | '' | - | |
| β | 'Biotite' | - | K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 or Simplified: K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(OH)2 |
| β | 'Chlorite Group' | - | |
| β | 'Garnet Group' | - | X3Z2(SiO4)3 |
| β | 'Limonite' | - | |
| β | 'Smectite Group' | - | A0.3D2-3[T4O10]Z2 Β· nH2O |
| β | 'Tourmaline' | - | AD3G6 (T6O18)(BO3)3X3Z |
List of minerals for each chemical element
| H | Hydrogen | |
|---|---|---|
| H | β Goethite | Ξ±-Fe3+O(OH) |
| H | β Muscovite var. Sericite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
| H | β Kaolinite | Al2(Si2O5)(OH)4 |
| H | β Smectite Group | A0.3D2-3[T4O10]Z2 · nH2O |
| H | β Muscovite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
| H | β 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 | β Schorl | NaFe32+Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3(OH) |
| B | Boron | |
| B | β Schorl | NaFe32+Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3(OH) |
| B | β Tourmaline | AD3G6 (T6O18)(BO3)3X3Z |
| C | Carbon | |
| C | β Dolomite | CaMg(CO3)2 |
| C | β Calcite | CaCO3 |
| C | β Graphite | C |
| O | Oxygen | |
| O | β Quartz | SiO2 |
| O | β Pyrolusite | Mn4+O2 |
| O | β Goethite | Ξ±-Fe3+O(OH) |
| O | β Hematite | Fe2O3 |
| O | β Albite | Na(AlSi3O8) |
| O | β Muscovite var. Sericite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
| O | β Scheelite | Ca(WO4) |
| O | β Kaolinite | Al2(Si2O5)(OH)4 |
| O | β Smectite Group | A0.3D2-3[T4O10]Z2 · nH2O |
| O | β Muscovite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
| O | β Dolomite | CaMg(CO3)2 |
| O | β Baryte | BaSO4 |
| O | β 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 | β Garnet Group | X3Z2(SiO4)3 |
| O | β Schorl | NaFe32+Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3(OH) |
| O | β Calcite | CaCO3 |
| O | β Tourmaline | AD3G6 (T6O18)(BO3)3X3Z |
| F | Fluorine | |
| F | β Biotite | K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 or Simplified: K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(OH)2 |
| Na | Sodium | |
| Na | β Albite | Na(AlSi3O8) |
| Na | β Schorl | NaFe32+Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3(OH) |
| Mg | Magnesium | |
| Mg | β Dolomite | CaMg(CO3)2 |
| Mg | β 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 | Aluminium | |
| Al | β Albite | Na(AlSi3O8) |
| Al | β Muscovite var. Sericite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
| Al | β Kaolinite | Al2(Si2O5)(OH)4 |
| Al | β Muscovite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
| Al | β 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 | β Schorl | NaFe32+Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3(OH) |
| Si | Silicon | |
| Si | β Quartz | SiO2 |
| Si | β Albite | Na(AlSi3O8) |
| Si | β Muscovite var. Sericite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
| Si | β Kaolinite | Al2(Si2O5)(OH)4 |
| Si | β Muscovite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
| Si | β 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 | β Garnet Group | X3Z2(SiO4)3 |
| Si | β Schorl | NaFe32+Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3(OH) |
| S | Sulfur | |
| S | β Pyrite | FeS2 |
| S | β Pyrrhotite | Fe1-xS |
| S | β Pentlandite | (NixFey)Ξ£9S8 |
| S | β Chalcopyrite | CuFeS2 |
| S | β Baryte | BaSO4 |
| S | β Tetrahedrite Subgroup | Cu6(Cu4C22+)Sb4S12S |
| S | β Molybdenite | MoS2 |
| K | Potassium | |
| K | β Muscovite var. Sericite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
| K | β Muscovite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
| K | β 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 | β Scheelite | Ca(WO4) |
| Ca | β Dolomite | CaMg(CO3)2 |
| Ca | β Calcite | CaCO3 |
| Ti | Titanium | |
| Ti | β Biotite | K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 or Simplified: K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(OH)2 |
| Mn | Manganese | |
| Mn | β Pyrolusite | Mn4+O2 |
| Fe | Iron | |
| Fe | β Pyrite | FeS2 |
| Fe | β Pyrrhotite | Fe1-xS |
| Fe | β Goethite | Ξ±-Fe3+O(OH) |
| Fe | β Hematite | Fe2O3 |
| Fe | β Pentlandite | (NixFey)Ξ£9S8 |
| Fe | β Chalcopyrite | CuFeS2 |
| Fe | β 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 | β Schorl | NaFe32+Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3(OH) |
| Ni | Nickel | |
| Ni | β Pentlandite | (NixFey)Ξ£9S8 |
| Cu | Copper | |
| Cu | β Chalcopyrite | CuFeS2 |
| Cu | β Tetrahedrite Subgroup | Cu6(Cu4C22+)Sb4S12S |
| Mo | Molybdenum | |
| Mo | β Molybdenite | MoS2 |
| Ag | Silver | |
| Ag | β Silver | Ag |
| Sb | Antimony | |
| Sb | β Tetrahedrite Subgroup | Cu6(Cu4C22+)Sb4S12S |
| Te | Tellurium | |
| Te | β Altaite | PbTe |
| Ba | Barium | |
| Ba | β Baryte | BaSO4 |
| W | Tungsten | |
| W | β Scheelite | Ca(WO4) |
| Au | Gold | |
| Au | β Gold | Au |
| Pb | Lead | |
| Pb | β Altaite | PbTe |
| Bi | Bismuth | |
| Bi | β Bismuth | Bi |
Localities in this Region
- Western Australia
- Meekatharra Shire
- Peak Hill Mining District
- Meekatharra Shire
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Main Gold Mine, Peak Hill, Peak Hill Mining District, Meekatharra Shire, Western Australia, Australia