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Konttijärvi deposit, Portimo complex, Lapland, Finlandi
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
66° 7' 14'' North , 25° 58' 53'' East
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
66.12065,25.98156
GeoHash:
G#: uef2phzhw
GRN:
N45E08
Locality type:
Deposit
Köppen climate type:
Dfc : Subarctic climate
Nearest Settlements:
PlacePopulationDistance
Rovaniemi34,781 (2014)43.8km


23.6 million tonnes grading 0.43 grams platinum, 1.57 grams palladium and 0.11 grams per tonne gold, with credits of 0.09% nickel and 0.14% copper. PGE-bearing Cu-Ni-Fe sulphide dissemination in the marginal series of the Suhanko
and Konttijärvi Intrusions (contact type)

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Standard Detailed Gallery Strunz Chemical Elements

Mineral List


16 valid minerals. 3 (FRL) - first recorded locality of unapproved mineral/variety/etc.

Rock Types Recorded

Note: data is currently VERY limited. Please bear with us while we work towards adding this information!

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Detailed Mineral List:

ⓘ Arsenopalladinite
Formula: Pd8(As,Sb)3
Reference: Papunen, H. (1986) Platinum-group elements in Svecokarelian nickel-copper deposits, Finland. Economic Geology: 81(5): 1236–1241.
ⓘ Chalcopyrite
Formula: CuFeS2
ⓘ Hollingworthite
Formula: (Rh,Pt,Pd)AsS
Reference: Hytönen,K. (1999): Suomen Mineraalit. Geologian tutkimuskeskus. Erillisjulkaisu, Jyväskylä, 399 pp.
ⓘ Isomertieite
Formula: Pd11Sb2As2
Reference: Papunen, H. (1986) Platinum-group elements in Svecokarelian nickel-copper deposits, Finland. Economic Geology: 81(5): 1236–1241.
ⓘ Kotulskite
Formula: Pd(Te,Bi)2-x (x ≈ 0.4)
Reference: Iljina, M.J., Alapieti, T., Lahtinen, J.J. and Lerssi, J.M. 1989. Thr Suhanko-Konttijärvi intrusion and related sulphide and PGE mineralizations. In:5 th international Platinum symposion. Guide to the pos-symposion field trip, August 4-11, 1989. Geologian Tutkimuskeskus. Opas 29
ⓘ Majakite
Formula: PdNiAs
Reference: Papunen, H. (1986) Platinum-group elements in Svecokarelian nickel-copper deposits, Finland. Economic Geology: 81(5): 1236–1241.
ⓘ Mertieite
Formula: Pd8Sb2.5As0.5
Reference: Papunen, H. (1986) Platinum-group elements in Svecokarelian nickel-copper deposits, Finland. Economic Geology: 81(5): 1236–1241.
ⓘ 'Olivine Group'
Formula: M2SiO4
Reference: Ojala V.J., Weihed P. Eilu P. and Iljina, M. (Eds) (2007) Metallogeny and tectonic evolution of the Northern Fennoscandian Shield: Field trip guidebook. Geological Survey of Finland, Guide 54, 98 pages, 52 figures and 7 tables
ⓘ Palarstanide
Formula: Pd5(Sn,As)2
Reference: Iljina, M.J., Alapieti, T., Lahtinen, J.J. and Lerssi, J.M. 1989. Thr Suhanko-Konttijärvi intrusion and related sulphide and PGE mineralizations. In:5 th international Platinum symposion. Guide to the pos-symposion field trip, August 4-11, 1989. Geologian Tutkimuskeskus. Opas 29
ⓘ Palladoarsenide
Formula: Pd2As
Reference: Papunen, H. (1986) Platinum-group elements in Svecokarelian nickel-copper deposits, Finland. Economic Geology: 81(5): 1236–1241.
ⓘ Paolovite
Formula: Pd2Sn
Reference: Iljina, M.J., Alapieti, T., Lahtinen, J.J. and Lerssi, J.M. 1989. Thr Suhanko-Konttijärvi intrusion and related sulphide and PGE mineralizations. In:5 th international Platinum symposion. Guide to the pos-symposion field trip, August 4-11, 1989. Geologian Tutkimuskeskus. Opas 29
ⓘ Pentlandite
Formula: (NixFey)Σ9S8
ⓘ Platarsite
Formula: PtAsS
ⓘ Pyrite
Formula: FeS2
ⓘ 'Pyroxene Group'
Formula: ADSi2O6
Reference: Ojala V.J., Weihed P. Eilu P. and Iljina, M. (Eds) (2007) Metallogeny and tectonic evolution of the Northern Fennoscandian Shield: Field trip guidebook. Geological Survey of Finland, Guide 54, 98 pages, 52 figures and 7 tables
ⓘ Pyrrhotite
Formula: Fe1-xS
ⓘ Sperrylite
Formula: PtAs2
Reference: Papunen, H. (1986) Platinum-group elements in Svecokarelian nickel-copper deposits, Finland. Economic Geology: 81(5): 1236–1241.
ⓘ 'UM1982-01-As:CuPd' (FRL)
Formula: (Pd,Cu)7As2
Type Locality:
Reference: Vuorelainen, Y., Häkli, T.A., Hänninen, E., Papunen, H., Reino, J., Törnroos, R (1982): Isomertieite and other platinum-group minerals from the Konttijärvi layered mafic intrusion, northern Finland. Econ. Geol.: 77: l5ll-1518; in: Dunn, P.J., Cabri, L.J., Chao, G.Y., Fleischer, M., Francis, C.A., Grice, J.D., Jambor, L.J., Pabst, A. (1984): New mineral names. American Mineralogist: 69: 409
ⓘ 'UM1982-02-AsO:CuNiPd' (FRL)
Formula: (Pd,Cu,Ni)18AsO4 · 4H2O
Type Locality:
Reference: Vuorelainen, Y., Häkli, T.A., Hänninen, E., Papunen, H., Reino, J., Törnroos, R (1982): Isomertieite and other platinum-group minerals from the Konttijärvi layered mafic intrusion, northern Finland. Econ. Geol.: 77: l5ll-1518; in: Dunn, P.J., Cabri, L.J., Chao, G.Y., Fleischer, M., Francis, C.A., Grice, J.D., Jambor, L.J., Pabst, A. (1984): New mineral names. American Mineralogist: 69: 409
ⓘ 'UM1982-05-Bi:PdTe' (FRL)
Formula: Pd7(Bi,Te)8
Type Locality:
Reference: Vuorelainen, Y., Häkli, T.A., Hänninen, E., Papunen, H., Reino, J., Törnroos, R (1982): Isomertieite and other platinum-group minerals from the Konttijärvi layered mafic intrusion, northern Finland. Econ. Geol.: 77: l5ll-1518; in: Dunn, P.J., Cabri, L.J., Ferraiolo, J.A., Grice, J.D., Jambor, J.L., Mueller, W., Shigley, J.E., Puziewicz, J., Vanko, D.A. (1984): New mineral names. American Mineralogist: 69: 1195
ⓘ 'UM1982-25-Te:BiPd'
Formula: Pd7(Te,Bi)8
Reference: Vuorelainen, Y., Häkli, T.A., Hänninen, E., Papunen, H., Reino, J., Törnroos, R (1982): Isomertieite and other platinum-group minerals from the Konttijärvi layered mafic intrusion, northern Finland. Econ. Geol.: 77: l5ll-1518; in: Dunn, P.J., Cabri, L.J., Ferraiolo, J.A., Grice, J.D., Jambor, J.L., Mueller, W., Shigley, J.E., Puziewicz, J., Vanko, D.A. (1984): New mineral names. American Mineralogist: 69: 1195
ⓘ Vysotskite
Formula: PdS
Reference: Papunen, H. (1986) Platinum-group elements in Svecokarelian nickel-copper deposits, Finland. Economic Geology: 81(5): 1236–1241.

Gallery:

List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification

Group 1 - Elements
ⓘPaolovite1.AG.20Pd2Sn
Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts
ⓘArsenopalladinite2.AC.10cPd8(As,Sb)3
ⓘChalcopyrite2.CB.10aCuFeS2
ⓘHollingworthite2.EB.25(Rh,Pt,Pd)AsS
ⓘIsomertieite2.AC.15aPd11Sb2As2
ⓘKotulskite2.CC.05Pd(Te,Bi)2-x (x ≈ 0.4)
ⓘMajakite2.AC.25ePdNiAs
ⓘMertieite2.AC.10bPd8Sb2.5As0.5
ⓘPalarstanide2.AC.20bPd5(Sn,As)2
ⓘPalladoarsenide2.AC.25aPd2As
ⓘPentlandite2.BB.15(NixFey)Σ9S8
ⓘPlatarsite2.EB.25PtAsS
ⓘPyrite2.EB.05aFeS2
ⓘPyrrhotite2.CC.10Fe1-xS
ⓘSperrylite2.EB.05aPtAs2
ⓘVysotskite2.CC.35aPdS
Unclassified Minerals, Rocks, etc.
ⓘ'Olivine Group'-M2SiO4
ⓘ'Pyroxene Group'-ADSi2O6
ⓘ'UM1982-01-As:CuPd' (TL)-(Pd,Cu)7As2
ⓘ'UM1982-02-AsO:CuNiPd' (TL)-(Pd,Cu,Ni)18AsO4 · 4H2O
ⓘ'UM1982-05-Bi:PdTe' (TL)-Pd7(Bi,Te)8
ⓘ'UM1982-25-Te:BiPd'-Pd7(Te,Bi)8

List of minerals for each chemical element

HHydrogen
Hⓘ UM1982-02-AsO:CuNiPd(Pd,Cu,Ni)18AsO4 · 4H2O
OOxygen
Oⓘ UM1982-02-AsO:CuNiPd(Pd,Cu,Ni)18AsO4 · 4H2O
Oⓘ Olivine GroupM2SiO4
Oⓘ Pyroxene GroupADSi2O6
SiSilicon
Siⓘ Olivine GroupM2SiO4
Siⓘ Pyroxene GroupADSi2O6
SSulfur
Sⓘ PyrrhotiteFe1-xS
Sⓘ ChalcopyriteCuFeS2
Sⓘ Pentlandite(NixFey)Σ9S8
Sⓘ PyriteFeS2
Sⓘ Hollingworthite(Rh,Pt,Pd)AsS
Sⓘ PlatarsitePtAsS
Sⓘ VysotskitePdS
FeIron
Feⓘ PyrrhotiteFe1-xS
Feⓘ ChalcopyriteCuFeS2
Feⓘ Pentlandite(NixFey)Σ9S8
Feⓘ PyriteFeS2
NiNickel
Niⓘ UM1982-02-AsO:CuNiPd(Pd,Cu,Ni)18AsO4 · 4H2O
Niⓘ Pentlandite(NixFey)Σ9S8
Niⓘ MajakitePdNiAs
CuCopper
Cuⓘ UM1982-02-AsO:CuNiPd(Pd,Cu,Ni)18AsO4 · 4H2O
Cuⓘ UM1982-01-As:CuPd(Pd,Cu)7As2
Cuⓘ ChalcopyriteCuFeS2
AsArsenic
Asⓘ UM1982-02-AsO:CuNiPd(Pd,Cu,Ni)18AsO4 · 4H2O
Asⓘ UM1982-01-As:CuPd(Pd,Cu)7As2
Asⓘ Hollingworthite(Rh,Pt,Pd)AsS
Asⓘ PlatarsitePtAsS
Asⓘ SperrylitePtAs2
Asⓘ ArsenopalladinitePd8(As,Sb)3
Asⓘ MertieitePd8Sb2.5As0.5
Asⓘ MajakitePdNiAs
Asⓘ IsomertieitePd11Sb2As2
Asⓘ PalladoarsenidePd2As
Asⓘ PalarstanidePd5(Sn,As)2
RhRhodium
Rhⓘ Hollingworthite(Rh,Pt,Pd)AsS
PdPalladium
Pdⓘ UM1982-02-AsO:CuNiPd(Pd,Cu,Ni)18AsO4 · 4H2O
Pdⓘ UM1982-01-As:CuPd(Pd,Cu)7As2
Pdⓘ UM1982-05-Bi:PdTePd7(Bi,Te)8
Pdⓘ Hollingworthite(Rh,Pt,Pd)AsS
Pdⓘ VysotskitePdS
Pdⓘ ArsenopalladinitePd8(As,Sb)3
Pdⓘ MertieitePd8Sb2.5As0.5
Pdⓘ MajakitePdNiAs
Pdⓘ IsomertieitePd11Sb2As2
Pdⓘ PalladoarsenidePd2As
Pdⓘ PaolovitePd2Sn
Pdⓘ KotulskitePd(Te,Bi)2-x (x ≈ 0.4)
Pdⓘ PalarstanidePd5(Sn,As)2
Pdⓘ UM1982-25-Te:BiPdPd7(Te,Bi)8
SnTin
Snⓘ PaolovitePd2Sn
Snⓘ PalarstanidePd5(Sn,As)2
SbAntimony
Sbⓘ ArsenopalladinitePd8(As,Sb)3
Sbⓘ MertieitePd8Sb2.5As0.5
Sbⓘ IsomertieitePd11Sb2As2
TeTellurium
Teⓘ UM1982-05-Bi:PdTePd7(Bi,Te)8
Teⓘ KotulskitePd(Te,Bi)2-x (x ≈ 0.4)
Teⓘ UM1982-25-Te:BiPdPd7(Te,Bi)8
PtPlatinum
Ptⓘ Hollingworthite(Rh,Pt,Pd)AsS
Ptⓘ PlatarsitePtAsS
Ptⓘ SperrylitePtAs2
BiBismuth
Biⓘ UM1982-05-Bi:PdTePd7(Bi,Te)8
Biⓘ KotulskitePd(Te,Bi)2-x (x ≈ 0.4)
Biⓘ UM1982-25-Te:BiPdPd7(Te,Bi)8

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