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Cuprite from
Elephant Mine, Bikita District, Masvingo, Zimbabwe


Locality type:Mine
Classification
Species:Cuprite
Formula:Cu2O
Confirmation
Validity:Believed Valid
Data
Mineral Data:Click here to view Cuprite data
Locality Data:Click here to view Elephant Mine, Bikita District, Masvingo, Zimbabwe
Data Identifiers
Mindat Occurrence Record ID:830205
Long-form Identifier:1:3:830205:2
GUID (UUID V4):07c10c1f-ef39-415d-88c8-9c82aba4b3ea
References
Reference Search (possible matching items)
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and THOMSONITE. Adams County Alaska mine, Seven Devils district: azurite, grossular, malachite, powellite... Arkansas mine, Seven Devils district: grossular. Blue Jacket claim, Seven Devils district, about 4 miles...and stilbite. Copper Bo~' mine, Seven Devils district: epidote. Helena mine (reportedly just northwest...northwest of the Peacock mine at the present site of a small open pit but also reported to be about 1 mile northwest...Landore, 4 miles northeast of Cuprum), Seven Devils district: L1NDGRENITE as subhedral crystals and coatings
Journal (issue)
in 2019, which investigates the online trade in elephant ivory that continues to take place in these three...Substitutes, which provides characteristic features of elephant, mammoth, walrus, whale, narwhal, hippopotamus...offers webinars on pink diamonds from the Argyle mine in Australia, ruby treatments and current market...beryl and quartz from pegmatites of the Middletown District, Connecticut [part 2]. American Mineralogist,...Richardson, Texas, USA) had pink fluorite from Huanggang mine no. 5 as mineral specimens and faceted stones (e
Report (issue)
THE CARLOTA COPPER PROJECT, GLOBE-MIAMI MINING DISTRICT, ARIzONA, COMPILED BY G. PARKINSON . 41 STOP 8-10...along the northward extension of a major fault (Elephant Butte fault) which will be the focus of Stop ...discuss the age, geometry, and kinematics of the Elephant Butte fault, whose trace is visible just to the...the west of this point. To the north, Elephant Butte fault strikes parallel to a line connecting Weavers...and runs down the prominent valley occupied by Elephant Butte Road, and in this area it appears to be
Journal (article/letter/editorial)
of ParadoxBasinCopper(_ Silver)Ore Depositsby District Location LisbonValley, Big Indian and Blackbird...chalcopyrite, cv= covellite, cu= nativecopper, cup-- cuprite,dol= dolomite, gn-- galena, goe= goethite, jar...depth 2,807.5 ft Vein from Hoosier mine Vein from the Cashin mine Same vein as 26c-7.2c above Same vein...pH-pEconditions, wouldresult in precipitationof cuprite, native copper, and hematite.A decreasein pE is...11)fB[-45($1,-) \L 81-60(96,9)..‱ BI-52(72,5) copper _ cuprite. Some depositscontain Pb-, Zn-, andAs-richsulfides
Book
crystal 10.5 cm (41/i in. ) high from Tourmaline Queen Mine, San Diego County, Pala, California. Back Cover:...Hessite Ag 2Te 61 HALIDES 62- 70 Halite NaCl 62 Cuprite Cu1O 71 Zincite (Zn.Mn)O 72-73 Paramelaconite...Octahedral Diamond Crystal in Kimber lite Premier Mine, Kimberley, South Africa On loan from Mrs Charles...an edge 65 Fluorite on Sphalerite 66 Elmwood Mine, Carthage, Tennessee Crystals 2.5 cm (1 ,n.) across...Switzerland Crystals 1.5 cm(% in,) across I I Cuprite with Green Malachite Coating Otlganja, Namibia
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taken from the tusj< of a mammoth and is Top: Elephant tusks, the main source of the world's ivory. Right:...comes from Cameroon in West Africa. Diminishing elephant populations and tougher legislation to protect...craft into a high-tech industry. HARD AND SOFT Elephant ivory is divided into two types, hard and soft...only about 35% of its mass is copper, whereas cuprite may comprise as much as 88.8% of the pure metal...from Siberia, Russia. The world’s first chromite mine began production in the mid-19th century. It was
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concentration which may not be economic to mine, though some are. Mine owners loved to find these secondary...the South end of the vein at the New Glencrieff mine, showed the oxidized zone extending to 365 feet...(112m) below the surface. It is concluded that the district had undergone a period of low water table at some...+ copper 100% \Vith a little more oxidizing cuprite can form instead 2Cu2S + 4.502 ➔ 2CuSO4 + Cu2O...Cu2O Chalcocite -"- oxygen= chalcanthite + cuprite 80% 40% 89% Over time minor changes in 0 2 levels can
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Beryozovsk, Adun-Chilon, and the Zmeinogorskii mine appear to be represented the most completely and...mines), malachite (the Gumeshevskii mine), crocoite (the Beryozovskii mine), jasper (Orsk), and others. Large...the museum is that of J .K. Freiesleben, a Saxon mine broker (1774-1846). It contains minerals from classic...Dara-Pioz Alkaline Massif, the Noril'sk mining district, and the lnder borate deposit) were exhibited...from the Demidov family, the former owners o f the mine) are also present here. Jasper and rhodonite end
Journal (article/letter/editorial)
including gold. However. except for the Homestake mine, which has operated for more than 120 years, most...I946 FiridofGt~rnSphultirite ut IIIP Bulinut Zinc Mine, St. Luwrence County, tditor of NPW b r k ” unrl...crystals, some kunzite). staurolite. Big Spar No. I mine, 2.25 mi. W. o f Custzr, SWX scc. 2 I , T.3S.. R... spessartine (dark brown crystals). Climax mica mine, 2.5 mi. SE of Custer, NW% sec. 29, T.3S.. M E ..."ruby" books), quartz, triphylite. Crown mine (= McMackin mine). 2 mi. NW of Custer, NE% sec. 16. T.3S
Corporate Document
2012 Copper King Mine, Silver Crown District, Wyoming (Preliminary Report) W. Dan Hausel Independent...Gilbert, Arizona 11/14/2012 COPPER KING MINE, SILVER CROWN DISTRICT W. Dan Hausel, Independent Geologist...Gilbert, Arizona Introduction The Silver Crown district (also known as Hecla) lies 20 miles west of Cheyenne...along the eastern flank of the Laramie Range. The district is visible on Google Earth (search for ‘Hecla...and exploration activity in the district centered on the Copper King mine and the Hecla ghost-town with
Book
@ PERIDOT © GARNET Amber mine at Russia The world’s.largest amber mine is in _ Kaliningrad Oblast—partofthe...Colombia Miners can be seen searching for emeralds ina mine in Muzo, Colombia. Although emerald deposits have...Open-cast mine | Large deposits of diamonds have been # discovered in Australia. This mine at: Argyleis... Preliminary grading and sorting is done at the mine, and then at each stage before the rough reaches...had risen to 250,000. The first deposits, easy to mine by hand, were soon depleted, so mining moved to
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A CHANGING PLANET 11 Vanadinite, San Carlos district, Chihuahua, Mexico * 8 x 4 x 2 cm Mineral Species...mineral pigments. LEFT: Malachite, Bwana M’Kubwa Mine, Ndola, Copperbelt, Zambia * 22 x 26 x 16 cm 22...Namibia * 20 x 18 x 14 cm Bladed stibnite, Ichinokawa Mine, Saijo, Shikoku, Japan * 10 x 1 x 1 om Acicular...Brazil * 5 x 3 x 0.6 cm Platy muscovite, JosĂ© Pinto Mine, Jaguaracu, Minas Gerais, Brazil * 12 x 19 x 6 cm...Malawi * 10 x 10 x 7 cm Calcite, San Sebastian Mine, Charcas, San Luis Potosi, Mexico * 10 x 8 x 6.5
Report (issue)
Basin structure Structure in the San Francisco district Geology Sedimentary rocks Geologic periods represented...relations Morehouse (?) quartzite (Silurian?) of Star district Distribution General character Conditions of deposition...Geology—Continued. Sedimentary rocks—Continued. Elephant limestone (Pennsylvanian?) Distribution General...Quartz monzonite of the Rocky district Quartz monzonite of the Star district Comparison of analyses Dike...82 San Francisco district 82 Beaver Lake district 86 Rocky district 87 Star district 88 Comparison of
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beautiful and comprehensive Brief resumes of lost mine articles printed in back pictorial treatment the...by John D. Mitchell. The first of Mitchell's lost mine books is now available after having been out of...West. . A LIMITED SUPPLY I'. I YOUR DESERT AND MINE by Nina Paul Shumway " Y O U R DESERT AND M I N...1873, this group established the Panamint Mining District. The district's boundaries measured 20 miles on...Canyon, was to remain the center of activity-in the district. CANYON WITH SURPRISE Two of the original locators
Journal (issue)
Moore COVER: BORNITE, 3.5 cm, from Mine 21, Dzhezkazgan mine group, Kazakhstan. Joan Massague collection;...(AsO4)5(PO4)3·14H2O), 2-mm view, from the White Elephant mine, Black Hills, South Dakota. Tom Loomis (Dakota...w w w. FineMineral.com Rhodonite Mina do Morro Mine, Brazil 7 cm Rhodonite is a manganese mineral named...Arizona 85716 Tpmoore1@cox.net The Dzhezkazgan District in central Kazakhstan has been known since the...Dzhezkazgan District (or sub-basin), covering approximately 128 km2, includes the Dzhezkazgan mine group (a
Journal (issue)
“Geology of the Silver Reef (Harrisburg) Mining District”, by Paul Dean Proctor, which was published by...and three copper species: azurite, malachite and cuprite. AGATE Agate comes in as many forms as nature’s...LARRY AND NINA RAGLE PHOTO Deep-red crystals of cuprite combine with crystals of kolwezite and dolomite...from the Republic of Congo. (Mashamba West mine, Kolwezi District) August 2015 I live in Arizona, the Copper...Arizona has been a cornucopia of copper species. The mine at Ajo was found thanks to “copper bloom”, bright-green
Report (issue)
precious-metal deposits in the Battle Mountain mining district UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE, WASHINGTON...- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Future of the district _____ ----------------------Mines ___________...---Copper Canyon mine (9) - - - --------Iron Canyon mine (17)·-------------N evada mine (22) ____ ----...-------------Wilson-Independence mine (6) _______ _ Tomboy mine (4) _____ -- -----------Minnie mine (8)-------------------Independence...(8)-------------------Independence mine (18) _-----------Western Lock mine (10) __ --------- -- In Page B20 20 21
Journal (issue)
North-West Branch: R. Perrett, FGA South Yorkshire & District Branch: G. A. Massie, FGA Examiners: A. J. Allnutt...early silica glasses coloured by cuprous oxide (cuprite). The 15 th century, century, but the technology...substance (the glass) and confirms the presence of cuprite (Cu 2 0) as the only crystalline phase. Webster...the Becke line method. This gave a mean Fig. 7. Elephant carved in purpurine with rose diamond eyes. and...examination of the powder confirmed the presence of cuprite (Cu 2 0); it also indicated the presence of an
Journal (article/letter/editorial)
1978 4 sh Emperor gold mine and gold ore January 13, 1969 40 c Emperor gold mine and gold ore FRANCE July...Placochelys placodonta (turtle fossil) 5.00 fo cuprite crystals ISRAEL 1968 (airmail) 3 pounds diamond...b cave bear 10 b mammoth 15 b bison 55 b cave elephant 1.55 1 stags 4.00 1 Dinotherium 1966-1970 4 d...c diamond (cut) December 9, 1961 10 sh diamond mine and rose diamond SWITZERLAND (all semi-postal)
Journal (issue)
exploration is largely done by local villagers, who mine selectively in creek beds. Although up to 20 ct/m3...production of untreated rough stones directly from the mine should bring > 25 US$ per m2 of mined surface. All...from common opaque spots of native copper and cuprite and very little malachite, additional coloured...recordings. A few very small peaks at d = 1.509 Å (from cuprite?), 2.082 Å (from native copper?) and others of...crossed polarizers, length of bar: 1 mm. Figure 18: Cuprite and native copper (black) and malachite (green)
Report (volume)
_______________ _____ Ore deposits _ . Copper World mine ____ _____ _____ Location and topography _ _ History..._____ Black Horse mine _ Leader mine_ '. Isle Royal mine Heavy Weight mine Old Dick mine _______________..._______________ _ Mohawk mine _ ___ Omega mine _. 76 77 78 78 78 78 79 80 84 85 86 87 91 91 91 92 92 98 99 99 100...districts, camps, and properties Continued. Helvetia district Continued. Helvetia camp Continued. Other pro...Beuhman Hill and vicinity ____________________ Cuprite mine ___________________________ Copper Aleck and
Journal (article/letter/editorial)
of Malachite and occasional traces of Azurite, Cuprite and Chrysocolla. N o solid massive material with...a small black hole on the hillside indicating a mine adit. Although it was only the middle of April and...boulders and old old tire tracks in all directions from mine trucks. The top of the plateau was now reached....large Cardones, similar in looks to the Saguaros, Elephant trees with their peculiar trunks and branches
Report (volume)
58 __.____ 64 4 CONTENTS. The Jarbidge district Continued. Page. Description of properties._________...the west system of veins______________ 66 Pavlak mine. ________1_______ 67 Location _ _ ___________ 67...group__ ____ 86 86 Vulcan group ________ Mahogany mine Amazon-Rainbow group __ __________ Properties of...White Quartz vein 94 CONTENTS. 5 The Jarbidge district Continued. Description of properties Continued...Alien and Delano claims___ ____ _ 117 119 Empire mine ________________ ________ Palo Alto mine_______
Report (issue)
--------------------------------------------Great Republic mine -----------------------------------------Keystone...n area Ehiporia mine ---------------------------------------------------Ivanhoe mine ---------------...------------------------------------Chloride Nana mine -----------------------------------------------------White...------White Mountain group U. S. Treasury mine i -------------Colossal and Midnight mines ----------...Eagle mine Silver Monument mine and vicinity -----------------------------Palomas (Hermosa) district Location
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north-west of C.”; A, B, and C may all be in the same district, but it is sometimes difficult or impossible to...” “Leigh Creek,” “Avondale Mine”; all these are in the Leigh Creek District, and there may be but one...Zmc-lead Salphide Deposits of the Read-Rosebery District. Bull. Geol. Surv, Tas., 23, 1915. .Jensen (H...Mount Shamrock Mine. Ihid., No. 168, 1901. 34. On the Mount Biggenden Gold and Bismuth Mine and Paradise...Cloncurry Copper-mining District Ihid., No. 215, 1908. 38. Cloncurry Copper-mining District*: Part 2. : 39.
 
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