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Comrie, Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UKi
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Perth and KinrossCouncil Area
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
56° 22' 39'' North , 3° 59' 40'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
56.37773,-3.99460
GeoHash:
G#: gfj0tp70p
GRN:
N38W02
KΓΆppen climate type:
Cfb : Temperate oceanic climate
Nearest Settlements:
PlacePopulationDistance
Comrie1,900 (2017)1.4km
Crieff7,430 (2017)9.6km
Muthill760 (2017)11.2km
Braco590 (2017)14.5km
Blackford760 (2017)18.5km


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21 valid minerals.

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β“˜ Altaite
Formula: PbTe
Reference: Chapman, Robert, Taija Torvela, and Lucia Savastano. (2023) "Insights into Regional Metallogeny from Detailed Compositional Studies of Alluvial Gold: An Example from the Loch Tay Area, Central Scotland" Minerals 13, no. 2: 140. https://doi.org/10.3390/min13020140
β“˜ Arsenopyrite
Formula: FeAsS
Reference: Chapman, Robert, Taija Torvela, and Lucia Savastano. (2023) "Insights into Regional Metallogeny from Detailed Compositional Studies of Alluvial Gold: An Example from the Loch Tay Area, Central Scotland" Minerals 13, no. 2: 140. https://doi.org/10.3390/min13020140
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: Helmers, H & J. Lustenhouwer, W. (1988). Grandidierite from the Comrie aureole. Scottish Journal of Geology - SCOT J GEOL. 24. 245-248. 10.1144/sjg24030245.
β“˜ Bornite
Formula: Cu5FeS4
Reference: Chapman, Robert, Taija Torvela, and Lucia Savastano. (2023) "Insights into Regional Metallogeny from Detailed Compositional Studies of Alluvial Gold: An Example from the Loch Tay Area, Central Scotland" Minerals 13, no. 2: 140. https://doi.org/10.3390/min13020140
β“˜ Chalcocite
Formula: Cu2S
Reference: Chapman, Robert, Taija Torvela, and Lucia Savastano. (2023) "Insights into Regional Metallogeny from Detailed Compositional Studies of Alluvial Gold: An Example from the Loch Tay Area, Central Scotland" Minerals 13, no. 2: 140. https://doi.org/10.3390/min13020140
β“˜ Chalcopyrite
Formula: CuFeS2
Reference: Chapman, Robert, Taija Torvela, and Lucia Savastano. (2023) "Insights into Regional Metallogeny from Detailed Compositional Studies of Alluvial Gold: An Example from the Loch Tay Area, Central Scotland" Minerals 13, no. 2: 140. https://doi.org/10.3390/min13020140
β“˜ 'Chlorite Group'
Reference: Helmers, H & J. Lustenhouwer, W. (1988). Grandidierite from the Comrie aureole. Scottish Journal of Geology - SCOT J GEOL. 24. 245-248. 10.1144/sjg24030245.
β“˜ Cobaltite
Formula: CoAsS
Reference: Chapman, Robert, Taija Torvela, and Lucia Savastano. (2023) "Insights into Regional Metallogeny from Detailed Compositional Studies of Alluvial Gold: An Example from the Loch Tay Area, Central Scotland" Minerals 13, no. 2: 140. https://doi.org/10.3390/min13020140
β“˜ Cordierite
Formula: (Mg,Fe)2Al3(AlSi5O18)
Reference: Helmers, H & J. Lustenhouwer, W. (1988). Grandidierite from the Comrie aureole. Scottish Journal of Geology - SCOT J GEOL. 24. 245-248. 10.1144/sjg24030245.
β“˜ Elbaite
Formula: Na(Li1.5Al1.5)Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3(OH)
Reference: Helmers, H & J. Lustenhouwer, W. (1988). Grandidierite from the Comrie aureole. Scottish Journal of Geology - SCOT J GEOL. 24. 245-248. 10.1144/sjg24030245.
β“˜ Galena
Formula: PbS
Reference: Chapman, Robert, Taija Torvela, and Lucia Savastano. (2023) "Insights into Regional Metallogeny from Detailed Compositional Studies of Alluvial Gold: An Example from the Loch Tay Area, Central Scotland" Minerals 13, no. 2: 140. https://doi.org/10.3390/min13020140
β“˜ Gold
Formula: Au
Reference: Chapman, Robert, Taija Torvela, and Lucia Savastano. (2023) "Insights into Regional Metallogeny from Detailed Compositional Studies of Alluvial Gold: An Example from the Loch Tay Area, Central Scotland" Minerals 13, no. 2: 140. https://doi.org/10.3390/min13020140
β“˜ Grandidierite
Formula: (Mg,Fe2+)(Al,Fe3+)3(SiO4)(BO3)O2
Reference: Livingstone, A. and Macpherson, H.G. (1983) Fifth supplementary list of British minerals (Scottish). Mineralogical Magazine, vol. 47, nΒ° 342, p. 99-105.; Helmers, H., & Lustenhouwer, W. J. (1988). Grandidierite from the Comrie aureole. Scottish Journal of Geology, 24(3), 245-248.
β“˜ Hercynite
Formula: Fe2+Al2O4
Reference: Helmers, H & J. Lustenhouwer, W. (1988). Grandidierite from the Comrie aureole. Scottish Journal of Geology - SCOT J GEOL. 24. 245-248. 10.1144/sjg24030245.
β“˜ Hessite
Formula: Ag2Te
Reference: Chapman, Robert, Taija Torvela, and Lucia Savastano. (2023) "Insights into Regional Metallogeny from Detailed Compositional Studies of Alluvial Gold: An Example from the Loch Tay Area, Central Scotland" Minerals 13, no. 2: 140. https://doi.org/10.3390/min13020140
β“˜ 'Hypersthene'
Formula: (Mg,Fe)SiO3
Reference: W. E. Stephens (2007) Craig More. in Volume 17: Caledonian Igneous Rocks of Great Britain Chapter 8: Late Silurian and Devonian granitic intrusions of Scotland
β“˜ Ilmenite
Formula: Fe2+TiO3
Reference: Helmers, H & J. Lustenhouwer, W. (1988). Grandidierite from the Comrie aureole. Scottish Journal of Geology - SCOT J GEOL. 24. 245-248. 10.1144/sjg24030245.
β“˜ Magnetite
Formula: Fe2+Fe3+2O4
Reference: Helmers, H & J. Lustenhouwer, W. (1988). Grandidierite from the Comrie aureole. Scottish Journal of Geology - SCOT J GEOL. 24. 245-248. 10.1144/sjg24030245.
β“˜ Molybdenite
Formula: MoS2
Reference: Chapman, Robert, Taija Torvela, and Lucia Savastano. (2023) "Insights into Regional Metallogeny from Detailed Compositional Studies of Alluvial Gold: An Example from the Loch Tay Area, Central Scotland" Minerals 13, no. 2: 140. https://doi.org/10.3390/min13020140
β“˜ 'Plagioclase'
Formula: (Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8
Reference: Helmers, H & J. Lustenhouwer, W. (1988). Grandidierite from the Comrie aureole. Scottish Journal of Geology - SCOT J GEOL. 24. 245-248. 10.1144/sjg24030245.
β“˜ Pyrite
Formula: FeS2
Reference: Chapman, Robert, Taija Torvela, and Lucia Savastano. (2023) "Insights into Regional Metallogeny from Detailed Compositional Studies of Alluvial Gold: An Example from the Loch Tay Area, Central Scotland" Minerals 13, no. 2: 140. https://doi.org/10.3390/min13020140
β“˜ Quartz
Formula: SiO2
Reference: Helmers, H & J. Lustenhouwer, W. (1988). Grandidierite from the Comrie aureole. Scottish Journal of Geology - SCOT J GEOL. 24. 245-248. 10.1144/sjg24030245.
β“˜ Sanidine
Formula: K(AlSi3O8)
Reference: Helmers, H & J. Lustenhouwer, W. (1988). Grandidierite from the Comrie aureole. Scottish Journal of Geology - SCOT J GEOL. 24. 245-248. 10.1144/sjg24030245.
β“˜ Spinel
Formula: MgAl2O4
Reference: W. E. Stephens (2007) Craig More. in Volume 17: Caledonian Igneous Rocks of Great Britain Chapter 8: Late Silurian and Devonian granitic intrusions of Scotland
β“˜ Tetradymite
Formula: Bi2Te2S
Reference: Chapman, Robert, Taija Torvela, and Lucia Savastano. (2023) "Insights into Regional Metallogeny from Detailed Compositional Studies of Alluvial Gold: An Example from the Loch Tay Area, Central Scotland" Minerals 13, no. 2: 140. https://doi.org/10.3390/min13020140

Gallery:

List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification

Group 1 - Elements
β“˜Gold1.AA.05Au
Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts
β“˜Altaite2.CD.10PbTe
β“˜Arsenopyrite2.EB.20FeAsS
β“˜Bornite2.BA.15Cu5FeS4
β“˜Chalcocite2.BA.05Cu2S
β“˜Chalcopyrite2.CB.10aCuFeS2
β“˜Cobaltite2.EB.25CoAsS
β“˜Galena2.CD.10PbS
β“˜Hessite2.BA.60Ag2Te
β“˜Molybdenite2.EA.30MoS2
β“˜Pyrite2.EB.05aFeS2
β“˜Tetradymite2.DC.05Bi2Te2S
Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides
β“˜Hercynite4.BB.05Fe2+Al2O4
β“˜Ilmenite4.CB.05Fe2+TiO3
β“˜Magnetite4.BB.05Fe2+Fe3+2O4
β“˜Quartz4.DA.05SiO2
β“˜Spinel4.BB.05MgAl2O4
Group 9 - Silicates
β“˜Cordierite9.CJ.10(Mg,Fe)2Al3(AlSi5O18)
β“˜Elbaite9.CK.05Na(Li1.5Al1.5)Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3(OH)
β“˜Grandidierite9.AJ.05(Mg,Fe2+)(Al,Fe3+)3(SiO4)(BO3)O2
β“˜Sanidine9.FA.30K(AlSi3O8)
Unclassified Minerals, Rocks, etc.
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“˜'Hypersthene'-(Mg,Fe)SiO3
β“˜'Plagioclase'-(Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8

List of minerals for each chemical element

HHydrogen
Hβ“˜ BiotiteK(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 or Simplified: K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(OH)2
Hβ“˜ ElbaiteNa(Li1.5Al1.5)Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3(OH)
LiLithium
Liβ“˜ ElbaiteNa(Li1.5Al1.5)Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3(OH)
BBoron
Bβ“˜ Grandidierite(Mg,Fe2+)(Al,Fe3+)3(SiO4)(BO3)O2
Bβ“˜ ElbaiteNa(Li1.5Al1.5)Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3(OH)
OOxygen
Oβ“˜ MagnetiteFe2+Fe23+O4
Oβ“˜ Grandidierite(Mg,Fe2+)(Al,Fe3+)3(SiO4)(BO3)O2
Oβ“˜ HercyniteFe2+Al2O4
Oβ“˜ BiotiteK(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 or Simplified: K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(OH)2
Oβ“˜ Cordierite(Mg,Fe)2Al3(AlSi5O18)
Oβ“˜ SanidineK(AlSi3O8)
Oβ“˜ Plagioclase(Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8
Oβ“˜ IlmeniteFe2+TiO3
Oβ“˜ QuartzSiO2
Oβ“˜ ElbaiteNa(Li1.5Al1.5)Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3(OH)
Oβ“˜ Hypersthene(Mg,Fe)SiO3
Oβ“˜ SpinelMgAl2O4
FFluorine
Fβ“˜ BiotiteK(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 or Simplified: K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(OH)2
NaSodium
Naβ“˜ Plagioclase(Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8
Naβ“˜ ElbaiteNa(Li1.5Al1.5)Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3(OH)
MgMagnesium
Mgβ“˜ Grandidierite(Mg,Fe2+)(Al,Fe3+)3(SiO4)(BO3)O2
Mgβ“˜ BiotiteK(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 or Simplified: K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(OH)2
Mgβ“˜ Cordierite(Mg,Fe)2Al3(AlSi5O18)
Mgβ“˜ Hypersthene(Mg,Fe)SiO3
Mgβ“˜ SpinelMgAl2O4
AlAluminium
Alβ“˜ Grandidierite(Mg,Fe2+)(Al,Fe3+)3(SiO4)(BO3)O2
Alβ“˜ HercyniteFe2+Al2O4
Alβ“˜ BiotiteK(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 or Simplified: K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(OH)2
Alβ“˜ Cordierite(Mg,Fe)2Al3(AlSi5O18)
Alβ“˜ SanidineK(AlSi3O8)
Alβ“˜ Plagioclase(Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8
Alβ“˜ ElbaiteNa(Li1.5Al1.5)Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3(OH)
Alβ“˜ SpinelMgAl2O4
SiSilicon
Siβ“˜ Grandidierite(Mg,Fe2+)(Al,Fe3+)3(SiO4)(BO3)O2
Siβ“˜ BiotiteK(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 or Simplified: K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(OH)2
Siβ“˜ Cordierite(Mg,Fe)2Al3(AlSi5O18)
Siβ“˜ SanidineK(AlSi3O8)
Siβ“˜ Plagioclase(Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8
Siβ“˜ QuartzSiO2
Siβ“˜ ElbaiteNa(Li1.5Al1.5)Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3(OH)
Siβ“˜ Hypersthene(Mg,Fe)SiO3
SSulfur
Sβ“˜ ArsenopyriteFeAsS
Sβ“˜ BorniteCu5FeS4
Sβ“˜ ChalcopyriteCuFeS2
Sβ“˜ CobaltiteCoAsS
Sβ“˜ GalenaPbS
Sβ“˜ PyriteFeS2
Sβ“˜ ChalcociteCu2S
Sβ“˜ MolybdeniteMoS2
Sβ“˜ TetradymiteBi2Te2S
KPotassium
Kβ“˜ BiotiteK(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 or Simplified: K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(OH)2
Kβ“˜ SanidineK(AlSi3O8)
CaCalcium
Caβ“˜ Plagioclase(Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8
TiTitanium
Tiβ“˜ BiotiteK(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 or Simplified: K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(OH)2
Tiβ“˜ IlmeniteFe2+TiO3
FeIron
Feβ“˜ MagnetiteFe2+Fe23+O4
Feβ“˜ Grandidierite(Mg,Fe2+)(Al,Fe3+)3(SiO4)(BO3)O2
Feβ“˜ HercyniteFe2+Al2O4
Feβ“˜ BiotiteK(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 or Simplified: K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(OH)2
Feβ“˜ Cordierite(Mg,Fe)2Al3(AlSi5O18)
Feβ“˜ IlmeniteFe2+TiO3
Feβ“˜ Hypersthene(Mg,Fe)SiO3
Feβ“˜ ArsenopyriteFeAsS
Feβ“˜ BorniteCu5FeS4
Feβ“˜ ChalcopyriteCuFeS2
Feβ“˜ PyriteFeS2
CoCobalt
Coβ“˜ CobaltiteCoAsS
CuCopper
Cuβ“˜ BorniteCu5FeS4
Cuβ“˜ ChalcopyriteCuFeS2
Cuβ“˜ ChalcociteCu2S
AsArsenic
Asβ“˜ ArsenopyriteFeAsS
Asβ“˜ CobaltiteCoAsS
MoMolybdenum
Moβ“˜ MolybdeniteMoS2
AgSilver
Agβ“˜ HessiteAg2Te
TeTellurium
Teβ“˜ HessiteAg2Te
Teβ“˜ AltaitePbTe
Teβ“˜ TetradymiteBi2Te2S
AuGold
Auβ“˜ GoldAu
PbLead
Pbβ“˜ GalenaPbS
Pbβ“˜ AltaitePbTe
BiBismuth
Biβ“˜ TetradymiteBi2Te2S

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