Champion Copper Mine smelter slag locality, Champion Copper Mine, Aniseed Valley, Nelson Region, New Zealandi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Champion Copper Mine smelter slag locality | Slag Locality |
| Champion Copper Mine | Mine (Abandoned) |
| Aniseed Valley | Valley |
| Nelson Region | Region |
| New Zealand | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
41° 21' 43'' South , 173° 17' 37'' East
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
KΓΆppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond | 14,000 (2011) | 9.7km |
| Nelson | 59,200 (2014) | 10.2km |
| Brightwater | 1,677 (2011) | 14.9km |
| Mapua | 1,819 (2011) | 20.4km |
| Wakefield | 1,663 (2011) | 20.8km |
Mindat Locality ID:
268354
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:2:268354:9
GUID (UUID V4):
3d074c0b-d2ee-4141-8521-aa5b2324659a
But there was only a limited amount of calcined or roasted ore prepared, and after 52 tonnes of this had been processed smelting ceased, the furnace having been operational for only two days. The existing stalls could only supply enough ores to keep the furnace going five or six days a month. Plans for further stalls of an improved type were prepared, but the company had run out of money. Facing liquidation, a further smelting took place in July, and in 100 hours of operation 137 tonnes of ore were fed into the furnace. Nevertheless, the company went into liquidation. Its total production was some 20 tonnes of copper matte, shipped to Britain and valued at 390 pounds.
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7 valid minerals.
Rock Types Recorded
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| β Aragonite Formula: CaCO3 References: Rod Martin CollectionIdentified by Rod Martin: Visual Identification |
| β Brochantite Formula: Cu4(SO4)(OH)6 References: |
| β Copper Formula: Cu References: |
| β Cuprite Formula: Cu2O References: |
| β Cuprite var. Chalcotrichite Formula: Cu2O References: |
| β Fayalite Formula: Fe2+2SiO4 References: |
| β Gypsum Formula: CaSO4 · 2H2O References: |
| β Gypsum var. Selenite Formula: CaSO4 · 2H2O References: |
| β Malachite Formula: Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 References: |
Gallery:
List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification
| Group 1 - Elements | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| β | Copper | 1.AA.05 | Cu |
| Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides | |||
| β | Cuprite var. Chalcotrichite | 4.AA.10 | Cu2O |
| β | 4.AA.10 | Cu2O | |
| Group 5 - Nitrates and Carbonates | |||
| β | Aragonite | 5.AB.15 | CaCO3 |
| β | Malachite | 5.BA.10 | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
| Group 7 - Sulphates, Chromates, Molybdates and Tungstates | |||
| β | Brochantite | 7.BB.25 | Cu4(SO4)(OH)6 |
| β | Gypsum | 7.CD.40 | CaSO4 Β· 2H2O |
| β | var. Selenite | 7.CD.40 | CaSO4 Β· 2H2O |
| Group 9 - Silicates | |||
| β | Fayalite | 9.AC.05 | Fe2+2SiO4 |
List of minerals for each chemical element
| H | Hydrogen | |
|---|---|---|
| H | β Brochantite | Cu4(SO4)(OH)6 |
| H | β Gypsum | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
| H | β Malachite | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
| H | β Gypsum var. Selenite | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
| C | Carbon | |
| C | β Aragonite | CaCO3 |
| C | β Malachite | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
| O | Oxygen | |
| O | β Aragonite | CaCO3 |
| O | β Brochantite | Cu4(SO4)(OH)6 |
| O | β Cuprite var. Chalcotrichite | Cu2O |
| O | β Cuprite | Cu2O |
| O | β Fayalite | Fe22+SiO4 |
| O | β Gypsum | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
| O | β Malachite | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
| O | β Gypsum var. Selenite | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
| Si | Silicon | |
| Si | β Fayalite | Fe22+SiO4 |
| S | Sulfur | |
| S | β Brochantite | Cu4(SO4)(OH)6 |
| S | β Gypsum | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
| S | β Gypsum var. Selenite | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
| Ca | Calcium | |
| Ca | β Aragonite | CaCO3 |
| Ca | β Gypsum | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
| Ca | β Gypsum var. Selenite | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
| Fe | Iron | |
| Fe | β Fayalite | Fe22+SiO4 |
| Cu | Copper | |
| Cu | β Brochantite | Cu4(SO4)(OH)6 |
| Cu | β Cuprite var. Chalcotrichite | Cu2O |
| Cu | β Cuprite | Cu2O |
| Cu | β Copper | Cu |
| Cu | β Malachite | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
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Champion Copper Mine smelter slag locality, Champion Copper Mine, Aniseed Valley, Nelson Region, New Zealand