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Tsumeb smelter slag locality, Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region, Namibia i
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View of the very early smelting works at Tsumeb

Tsumeb smelter slag locality, Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region, Namibia

View of the very early smelting works at Tsumeb

Tsumeb smelter slag locality, Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region, Namibia

View of the early smelting works at Tsumeb

Tsumeb smelter slag locality, Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region, Namibia

View of the very early smelting works at Tsumeb

Tsumeb smelter slag locality, Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region, Namibia

View of the very early smelting works at Tsumeb

Tsumeb smelter slag locality, Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region, Namibia

View of the early smelting works at Tsumeb

Tsumeb smelter slag locality, Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region, Namibia

View of the very early smelting works at Tsumeb

Tsumeb smelter slag locality, Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region, Namibia

View of the very early smelting works at Tsumeb

Tsumeb smelter slag locality, Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region, Namibia

Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):

19° 14' 3'' South , 17° 43' 42'' East

Latitude & Longitude (decimal):

G#: kksde6t8f

Type:

Köppen climate type:

BSh : Hot semi-arid (steppe) climate

Nearest Settlements:

Place	Population	Distance
Tsumeb	12,190 (2013)	1.3km
Grootfontein	24,099 (2014)	55.0km
Otavi	4,562 (2012)	62.1km

Mindat Locality ID:

206963

Long-form identifier:

mindat:1:2:206963:3

GUID (UUID V4):

60cc43d3-9c6a-4f4b-afb4-4ac061d6cb94

Slag dumps from processing Pb-Cu ore (1907-2000).

Located about 2 km NNE of Tsumeb (north of the open pit).

GPS coordinates are approximate.

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26 valid minerals.

Rock Types Recorded

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ⓘ Slag

Detailed Mineral List:

ⓘ Åkermanite

Formula: Ca₂Mg[Si₂O₇]

References:

Ettler, V., Johan, Z., Kříbek, B., Šebek, O. & Mihaljevič, M. (2009): Mineralogy and environmental stability of slags from the Tsumeb smelter, Namibia. Applied Geochemistry 24, 1-15.

ⓘ Anglesite

Formula: PbSO₄

References:

Ettler, V., Johan, Z., Kříbek, B., Šebek, O. & Mihaljevič, M. (2009): Mineralogy and environmental stability of slags from the Tsumeb smelter, Namibia. Applied Geochemistry 24, 1-15.

ⓘ Bayldonite

Formula: PbCu₃(AsO₄)₂(OH)₂

References:

Ettler, V., Johan, Z., Kříbek, B., Šebek, O. & Mihaljevič, M. (2009): Mineralogy and environmental stability of slags from the Tsumeb smelter, Namibia. Applied Geochemistry 24, 1-15.

ⓘ Bornite

Formula: Cu₅FeS₄

References:

Ettler, V., Johan, Z., Kříbek, B., Šebek, O. & Mihaljevič, M. (2009): Mineralogy and environmental stability of slags from the Tsumeb smelter, Namibia. Applied Geochemistry 24, 1-15.

ⓘ Copper

Formula: Cu

References:

Ettler, V., Johan, Z., Kříbek, B., Šebek, O. & Mihaljevič, M. (2009): Mineralogy and environmental stability of slags from the Tsumeb smelter, Namibia. Applied Geochemistry 24, 1-15.

ⓘ Digenite

Formula: Cu₉S₅

References:

Ettler, V., Johan, Z., Kříbek, B., Šebek, O. & Mihaljevič, M. (2009): Mineralogy and environmental stability of slags from the Tsumeb smelter, Namibia. Applied Geochemistry 24, 1-15.

ⓘ Domeykite

Formula: Cu₃As

References:

Ettler, V., Johan, Z., Kříbek, B., Šebek, O. & Mihaljevič, M. (2009): Mineralogy and environmental stability of slags from the Tsumeb smelter, Namibia. Applied Geochemistry 24, 1-15.

ⓘ Fayalite

Formula: Fe²⁺₂SiO₄

References:

Ettler, V., Johan, Z., Kříbek, B., Šebek, O. & Mihaljevič, M. (2009): Mineralogy and environmental stability of slags from the Tsumeb smelter, Namibia. Applied Geochemistry 24, 1-15.

ⓘ 'Fayalite-Forsterite Series'

References:

Ettler, V., Johan, Z., Kříbek, B., Šebek, O. & Mihaljevič, M. (2009): Mineralogy and environmental stability of slags from the Tsumeb smelter, Namibia. Applied Geochemistry 24, 1-15.

ⓘ 'Feldspar Group'

References:

Ettler, V., Johan, Z., Kříbek, B., Šebek, O. & Mihaljevič, M. (2009): Mineralogy and environmental stability of slags from the Tsumeb smelter, Namibia. Applied Geochemistry 24, 1-15.

ⓘ Gahnite

Formula: ZnAl₂O₄

References:

Ettler, V., Johan, Z., Kříbek, B., Šebek, O. & Mihaljevič, M. (2009): Mineralogy and environmental stability of slags from the Tsumeb smelter, Namibia. Applied Geochemistry 24, 1-15.

ⓘ Galena

Formula: PbS

References:

Ettler, V., Johan, Z., Kříbek, B., Šebek, O. & Mihaljevič, M. (2009): Mineralogy and environmental stability of slags from the Tsumeb smelter, Namibia. Applied Geochemistry 24, 1-15.

ⓘ Gypsum

Formula: CaSO₄ · 2H₂O

References:

Ettler, V., Johan, Z., Kříbek, B., Šebek, O. & Mihaljevič, M. (2009): Mineralogy and environmental stability of slags from the Tsumeb smelter, Namibia. Applied Geochemistry 24, 1-15.

ⓘ Hardystonite

Formula: Ca₂Zn[Si₂O₇]

References:

Ettler, V., Johan, Z., Kříbek, B., Šebek, O. & Mihaljevič, M. (2009): Mineralogy and environmental stability of slags from the Tsumeb smelter, Namibia. Applied Geochemistry 24, 1-15.

ⓘ Hydrocerussite

Formula: Pb₃(CO₃)₂(OH)₂

References:

Ettler, V., Johan, Z., Kříbek, B., Šebek, O. & Mihaljevič, M. (2009): Mineralogy and environmental stability of slags from the Tsumeb smelter, Namibia. Applied Geochemistry 24, 1-15.

ⓘ Kirschsteinite

Formula: CaFe²⁺SiO₄

References:

Ettler, V., Johan, Z., Kříbek, B., Šebek, O. & Mihaljevič, M. (2009): Mineralogy and environmental stability of slags from the Tsumeb smelter, Namibia. Applied Geochemistry 24, 1-15.

ⓘ Lammerite

Formula: Cu₃(AsO₄)₂

References:

Ettler, V., Johan, Z., Kříbek, B., Šebek, O. & Mihaljevič, M. (2009): Mineralogy and environmental stability of slags from the Tsumeb smelter, Namibia. Applied Geochemistry 24, 1-15.

ⓘ Lavendulan

Formula: NaCaCu₅(AsO₄)₄Cl · 5H₂O

References:

Ettler, V., Johan, Z., Kříbek, B., Šebek, O. & Mihaljevič, M. (2009): Mineralogy and environmental stability of slags from the Tsumeb smelter, Namibia. Applied Geochemistry 24, 1-15.

ⓘ Lead

Formula: Pb

References:

Ettler, V., Johan, Z., Kříbek, B., Šebek, O. & Mihaljevič, M. (2009): Mineralogy and environmental stability of slags from the Tsumeb smelter, Namibia. Applied Geochemistry 24, 1-15.

ⓘ 'Lead-bearing Feldspar'

References:

Ettler, V., Johan, Z., Kříbek, B., Šebek, O. & Mihaljevič, M. (2009): Mineralogy and environmental stability of slags from the Tsumeb smelter, Namibia. Applied Geochemistry 24, 1-15.

ⓘ Litharge

Formula: PbO

References:

Ettler, V., Johan, Z., Kříbek, B., Šebek, O. & Mihaljevič, M. (2009): Mineralogy and environmental stability of slags from the Tsumeb smelter, Namibia. Applied Geochemistry 24, 1-15.

ⓘ Magnetite

Formula: Fe²⁺Fe³⁺₂O₄

References:

Ettler, V., Johan, Z., Kříbek, B., Šebek, O. & Mihaljevič, M. (2009): Mineralogy and environmental stability of slags from the Tsumeb smelter, Namibia. Applied Geochemistry 24, 1-15.

ⓘ Malachite

Formula: Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂

References:

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ⓘ Mcconnellite

Formula: CuCrO₂

Description: Fe- and Al-bearing.

References:

Ettler, V., Johan, Z., Kříbek, B., Šebek, O. & Mihaljevič, M. (2009): Mineralogy and environmental stability of slags from the Tsumeb smelter, Namibia. Applied Geochemistry 24, 1-15.

ⓘ 'Melilite Group'

Formula: Ca₂M(XSiO₇)

References:

Ettler, V., Johan, Z., Kříbek, B., Šebek, O. & Mihaljevič, M. (2009): Mineralogy and environmental stability of slags from the Tsumeb smelter, Namibia. Applied Geochemistry 24, 1-15.

ⓘ Monticellite

Formula: CaMgSiO₄

References:

Ettler, V., Johan, Z., Kříbek, B., Šebek, O. & Mihaljevič, M. (2009): Mineralogy and environmental stability of slags from the Tsumeb smelter, Namibia. Applied Geochemistry 24, 1-15.

ⓘ Olivenite

Formula: Cu₂(AsO₄)(OH)

References:

Ettler, V., Johan, Z., Kříbek, B., Šebek, O. & Mihaljevič, M. (2009): Mineralogy and environmental stability of slags from the Tsumeb smelter, Namibia. Applied Geochemistry 24, 1-15.

ⓘ Spinel

Formula: MgAl₂O₄

References:

Ettler, V., Johan, Z., Kříbek, B., Šebek, O. & Mihaljevič, M. (2009): Mineralogy and environmental stability of slags from the Tsumeb smelter, Namibia. Applied Geochemistry 24, 1-15.

ⓘ Wurtzite

Formula: (Zn,Fe)S

References:

Ettler, V., Johan, Z., Kříbek, B., Šebek, O. & Mihaljevič, M. (2009): Mineralogy and environmental stability of slags from the Tsumeb smelter, Namibia. Applied Geochemistry 24, 1-15.

ⓘ Wüstite

Formula: FeO

References:

Ettler, V., Johan, Z., Kříbek, B., Šebek, O. & Mihaljevič, M. (2009): Mineralogy and environmental stability of slags from the Tsumeb smelter, Namibia. Applied Geochemistry 24, 1-15.

Gallery:

List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification

Group 1 - Elements
ⓘ	Lead	1.AA.05	Pb
ⓘ	Copper	1.AA.05	Cu
Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts
ⓘ	Domeykite	2.AA.10b	Cu₃As
ⓘ	Digenite	2.BA.10	Cu₉S₅
ⓘ	Bornite	2.BA.15	Cu₅FeS₄
ⓘ	Wurtzite	2.CB.45	(Zn,Fe)S
ⓘ	Galena	2.CD.10	PbS
Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides
ⓘ	Mcconnellite	4.AB.15	CuCrO₂
ⓘ	Wüstite	4.AB.25	FeO
ⓘ	Litharge	4.AC.20	PbO
ⓘ	Gahnite	4.BB.05	ZnAl₂O₄
ⓘ	Spinel	4.BB.05	MgAl₂O₄
ⓘ	Magnetite	4.BB.05	Fe²⁺Fe³⁺₂O₄
Group 5 - Nitrates and Carbonates
ⓘ	Malachite	5.BA.10	Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂
ⓘ	Hydrocerussite	5.BE.10	Pb₃(CO₃)₂(OH)₂
Group 7 - Sulphates, Chromates, Molybdates and Tungstates
ⓘ	Anglesite	7.AD.35	PbSO₄
ⓘ	Gypsum	7.CD.40	CaSO₄ · 2H₂O
Group 8 - Phosphates, Arsenates and Vanadates
ⓘ	Lammerite	8.AB.30	Cu₃(AsO₄)₂
ⓘ	Olivenite	8.BB.30	Cu₂(AsO₄)(OH)
ⓘ	Bayldonite	8.BH.45	PbCu₃(AsO₄)₂(OH)₂
ⓘ	Lavendulan	8.DG.05	NaCaCu₅(AsO₄)₄Cl · 5H₂O
Group 9 - Silicates
ⓘ	Kirschsteinite	9.AC.05	CaFe²⁺SiO₄
ⓘ	Fayalite	9.AC.05	Fe²⁺₂SiO₄
ⓘ	Monticellite	9.AC.10	CaMgSiO₄
ⓘ	Åkermanite	9.BB.10	Ca₂Mg[Si₂O₇]
ⓘ	Hardystonite	9.BB.10	Ca₂Zn[Si₂O₇]
Unclassified
ⓘ	'Feldspar Group'	-
ⓘ	'Fayalite-Forsterite Series'	-
ⓘ	'Melilite Group'	-	Ca₂M(XSiO₇)
ⓘ	'Lead-bearing Feldspar'	-

List of minerals for each chemical element

H	Hydrogen
H	ⓘ Bayldonite	PbCu₃(AsO₄)₂(OH)₂
H	ⓘ Gypsum	CaSO₄ · 2H₂O
H	ⓘ Hydrocerussite	Pb₃(CO₃)₂(OH)₂
H	ⓘ Lavendulan	NaCaCu₅(AsO₄)₄Cl · 5H₂O
H	ⓘ Malachite	Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂
H	ⓘ Olivenite	Cu₂(AsO₄)(OH)
C	Carbon
C	ⓘ Hydrocerussite	Pb₃(CO₃)₂(OH)₂
C	ⓘ Malachite	Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂
O	Oxygen
O	ⓘ Åkermanite	Ca₂Mg[Si₂O₇]
O	ⓘ Anglesite	PbSO₄
O	ⓘ Bayldonite	PbCu₃(AsO₄)₂(OH)₂
O	ⓘ Fayalite	Fe₂²⁺SiO₄
O	ⓘ Gahnite	ZnAl₂O₄
O	ⓘ Gypsum	CaSO₄ · 2H₂O
O	ⓘ Hardystonite	Ca₂Zn[Si₂O₇]
O	ⓘ Hydrocerussite	Pb₃(CO₃)₂(OH)₂
O	ⓘ Kirschsteinite	CaFe²⁺SiO₄
O	ⓘ Lammerite	Cu₃(AsO₄)₂
O	ⓘ Lavendulan	NaCaCu₅(AsO₄)₄Cl · 5H₂O
O	ⓘ Litharge	PbO
O	ⓘ Magnetite	Fe²⁺Fe₂³⁺O₄
O	ⓘ Malachite	Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂
O	ⓘ Mcconnellite	CuCrO₂
O	ⓘ Monticellite	CaMgSiO₄
O	ⓘ Olivenite	Cu₂(AsO₄)(OH)
O	ⓘ Spinel	MgAl₂O₄
O	ⓘ Wüstite	FeO
O	ⓘ Melilite Group	Ca₂M(XSiO₇)
Na	Sodium
Na	ⓘ Lavendulan	NaCaCu₅(AsO₄)₄Cl · 5H₂O
Mg	Magnesium
Mg	ⓘ Åkermanite	Ca₂Mg[Si₂O₇]
Mg	ⓘ Monticellite	CaMgSiO₄
Mg	ⓘ Spinel	MgAl₂O₄
Al	Aluminium
Al	ⓘ Gahnite	ZnAl₂O₄
Al	ⓘ Spinel	MgAl₂O₄
Si	Silicon
Si	ⓘ Åkermanite	Ca₂Mg[Si₂O₇]
Si	ⓘ Fayalite	Fe₂²⁺SiO₄
Si	ⓘ Hardystonite	Ca₂Zn[Si₂O₇]
Si	ⓘ Kirschsteinite	CaFe²⁺SiO₄
Si	ⓘ Monticellite	CaMgSiO₄
Si	ⓘ Melilite Group	Ca₂M(XSiO₇)
S	Sulfur
S	ⓘ Anglesite	PbSO₄
S	ⓘ Bornite	Cu₅FeS₄
S	ⓘ Digenite	Cu₉S₅
S	ⓘ Galena	PbS
S	ⓘ Gypsum	CaSO₄ · 2H₂O
S	ⓘ Wurtzite	(Zn,Fe)S
Cl	Chlorine
Cl	ⓘ Lavendulan	NaCaCu₅(AsO₄)₄Cl · 5H₂O
Ca	Calcium
Ca	ⓘ Åkermanite	Ca₂Mg[Si₂O₇]
Ca	ⓘ Gypsum	CaSO₄ · 2H₂O
Ca	ⓘ Hardystonite	Ca₂Zn[Si₂O₇]
Ca	ⓘ Kirschsteinite	CaFe²⁺SiO₄
Ca	ⓘ Lavendulan	NaCaCu₅(AsO₄)₄Cl · 5H₂O
Ca	ⓘ Monticellite	CaMgSiO₄
Ca	ⓘ Melilite Group	Ca₂M(XSiO₇)
Cr	Chromium
Cr	ⓘ Mcconnellite	CuCrO₂
Fe	Iron
Fe	ⓘ Bornite	Cu₅FeS₄
Fe	ⓘ Fayalite	Fe₂²⁺SiO₄
Fe	ⓘ Kirschsteinite	CaFe²⁺SiO₄
Fe	ⓘ Magnetite	Fe²⁺Fe₂³⁺O₄
Fe	ⓘ Wüstite	FeO
Fe	ⓘ Wurtzite	(Zn,Fe)S
Cu	Copper
Cu	ⓘ Bayldonite	PbCu₃(AsO₄)₂(OH)₂
Cu	ⓘ Bornite	Cu₅FeS₄
Cu	ⓘ Copper	Cu
Cu	ⓘ Digenite	Cu₉S₅
Cu	ⓘ Domeykite	Cu₃As
Cu	ⓘ Lammerite	Cu₃(AsO₄)₂
Cu	ⓘ Lavendulan	NaCaCu₅(AsO₄)₄Cl · 5H₂O
Cu	ⓘ Malachite	Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂
Cu	ⓘ Mcconnellite	CuCrO₂
Cu	ⓘ Olivenite	Cu₂(AsO₄)(OH)
Zn	Zinc
Zn	ⓘ Gahnite	ZnAl₂O₄
Zn	ⓘ Hardystonite	Ca₂Zn[Si₂O₇]
Zn	ⓘ Wurtzite	(Zn,Fe)S
As	Arsenic
As	ⓘ Bayldonite	PbCu₃(AsO₄)₂(OH)₂
As	ⓘ Domeykite	Cu₃As
As	ⓘ Lammerite	Cu₃(AsO₄)₂
As	ⓘ Lavendulan	NaCaCu₅(AsO₄)₄Cl · 5H₂O
As	ⓘ Olivenite	Cu₂(AsO₄)(OH)
Pb	Lead
Pb	ⓘ Anglesite	PbSO₄
Pb	ⓘ Bayldonite	PbCu₃(AsO₄)₂(OH)₂
Pb	ⓘ Galena	PbS
Pb	ⓘ Hydrocerussite	Pb₃(CO₃)₂(OH)₂
Pb	ⓘ Lead	Pb
Pb	ⓘ Litharge	PbO

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References

Ettler, V., Johan, Z., Kříbek, B., Šebek, O., Mihaljevič, M. (2009) Mineralogy and environmental stability of slags from the Tsumeb smelter, Namibia. Applied Geochemistry: 24: 1-15.

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