Womobi Mine, Thologolong, Towong Shire, Victoria, Australiai
Regional Level Types | |
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Womobi Mine | Mine (Abandoned) |
Thologolong | - not defined - |
Towong Shire | Shire |
Victoria | State |
Australia | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
35° 58' 7'' South , 147° 24' 0'' East
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Mine (Abandoned) - last checked 2023
Deposit first discovered:
1939 (approx.)
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
Place | Population | Distance |
---|---|---|
Holbrook | 1,337 (2017) | 28.6km |
Gerogery | 979 (2016) | 39.6km |
Lavington | 12,032 (2016) | 42.2km |
North Albury | 6,089 (2015) | 43.4km |
Hamilton Valley | 491 (2015) | 44.1km |
Mindat Locality ID:
46171
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:2:46171:8
GUID (UUID V4):
4e70c6a1-a8b9-497f-8d79-042f5453338e
Other/historical names associated with this locality:
Lukin's Reef; Lukin's Mine; Womobi Wolfram Mine
Located approximately 1km N of Flaggy Creek, and approximately 67km east of Albury in the Mount Lawson State Park.
First records of this deposit record 0.45 ton of concentrates being obtained in 1919.
Serious mining at the Womobi Mine occurred from 1939 to 1943 and produced tungsten-bearing ore. Molybdenum was produced as a by-product.
The host rocks are quartz reefs and veins within the Lower Devonian Thologolong medium-grained grey biotite granite. The reefs/veins occupy a series of straight fractures which strike at about 80 degrees east of north. Three main orebodies were worked. The East orebody which was about 150 feet in length and averaged 14 inches in width. The middle orebody was 110-165 feet long and averaged 16-18 inches in width. The West orebody was only 45 feet in length and averaged 18 inches in width. Although mined for a few years it was never profitable.
The mine gets its name from the first two letters of the mineral names: wolfram, molybdenum and bismuth.
The following additional minerals have been noted in the 1945 report but no specimens are known to confirm: cassiterite, chlorite, amblygonite, powellite, sphalerite, galena and tetrahedrite.
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Standard Detailed Gallery Strunz Chemical ElementsMineral List
19 valid minerals. 1 erroneous literature entry.
Rock Types Recorded
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Alphabetical List Tree DiagramDetailed Mineral List:
ⓘ 'Biotite' Formula: K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 |
ⓘ Bismuth Formula: Bi References: |
ⓘ Bismuthinite Formula: Bi2S3 References: |
ⓘ Chalcopyrite Formula: CuFeS2 References: |
ⓘ Covellite Formula: CuS References: |
ⓘ Formula: FeWO4 References: |
ⓘ Fluorite Formula: CaF2 |
ⓘ Gypsum Formula: CaSO4 · 2H2O Description: "Gypsum is quite common throughout the aggregates occurring as colourless prismatic crystals up to 2 mm long that may occur individually or form interlocking crusts and sprays. In some samples, a thin crust of gypsum occurs directly on the matrix granite and may be overlain by any of the three manganese sulfates." References: |
ⓘ Hübnerite Formula: MnWO4 References: |
ⓘ Ilesite Formula: (Mn,Zn,Fe)SO4 · 4H2O Description: "This mineral is very similar to szmikite in appearance and habit, although it tends to be finer-grained and more glistening on broken surfaces of the crusts. It is also slightly harder and more compact. It can also form more open intergrowths of roughly spherical aggregates which appear to have partly dissolved. SEM examination of samples identified as ilesite by XRD does not show any consistent textural features, suggesting it has replaced another sulphate." References: |
ⓘ Jôkokuite Formula: MnSO4 · 5H2O Description: "Jokokuite tends to be the more transparent and vitreous of the three manganese sulfates, and is more irregular in form and slightly harder. It occurs either as interlocking open crusts, or as isolated shapeless grains enclosed in ilesite. The colour ranges from cream to very pale blue, the latter colour being caused by traces of copper. It is likely that bladed crystals showing varying degrees of dissolution are jokokuite, although some may have been pseudomorphed by szmikite or ilesite." References: |
ⓘ 'K Feldspar' |
ⓘ Koechlinite Formula: Bi2MoO6 References: |
ⓘ Manganoblödite Formula: Na2Mn(SO4)2 · 4H2O Description: "Manganoblodite from the Womobi mine occurs as blocky pale-pink crystals up to 60 micron on edge and have been found on a specimen of szmikite that has replaced jokokuite." References: |
ⓘ Molybdenite Formula: MoS2 |
ⓘ Muscovite Formula: KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 References: |
ⓘ 'Plagioclase' Formula: (Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8 |
ⓘ Quartz Formula: SiO2 |
ⓘ Russellite Formula: Bi2WO6 References: |
ⓘ Saléeite Formula: Mg(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 10H2O References: |
ⓘ Scheelite Formula: Ca(WO4) References: |
ⓘ Szmikite Formula: MnSO4 · H2O Description: "Szmikite is often in contact with the granite matrix. It forms white to very pale pink, opaque globular masses, which resemble billowing cumulus clouds under the microscope, although they tend to be dull and earthy appearance. Outlines of crystal faces seen on the surfaces of the roughly spherical aggregates making up the crusts may represent an earlier more hydrated sulphate, such as jokokuite. On some specimens, aggregates of well-formed tabular monoclinic crystals up to about 50 micron across can be detected by SEM." |
ⓘ Topaz Formula: Al2(SiO4)(F,OH)2 References: |
ⓘ 'Wolframite Group' |
List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification
Group 1 - Elements | |||
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ⓘ | Bismuth | 1.CA.05 | Bi |
Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts | |||
ⓘ | Covellite | 2.CA.05a | CuS |
ⓘ | Chalcopyrite | 2.CB.10a | CuFeS2 |
ⓘ | Bismuthinite | 2.DB.05 | Bi2S3 |
ⓘ | Molybdenite | 2.EA.30 | MoS2 |
Group 3 - Halides | |||
ⓘ | Fluorite | 3.AB.25 | CaF2 |
Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides | |||
ⓘ | Quartz | 4.DA.05 | SiO2 |
ⓘ | Ferberite ? | 4.DB.30 | FeWO4 |
ⓘ | Hübnerite | 4.DB.30 | MnWO4 |
ⓘ | 'Wolframite Group' | 4.DB.30 va | |
ⓘ | Russellite | 4.DE.15 | Bi2WO6 |
ⓘ | Koechlinite | 4.DE.15 | Bi2MoO6 |
Group 7 - Sulphates, Chromates, Molybdates and Tungstates | |||
ⓘ | Manganoblödite | 7.00. | Na2Mn(SO4)2 · 4H2O |
ⓘ | Szmikite | 7.CB.05 | MnSO4 · H2O |
ⓘ | Ilesite | 7.CB.15 | (Mn,Zn,Fe)SO4 · 4H2O |
ⓘ | Jôkokuite | 7.CB.20 | MnSO4 · 5H2O |
ⓘ | Gypsum | 7.CD.40 | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
ⓘ | Scheelite | 7.GA.05 | Ca(WO4) |
Group 8 - Phosphates, Arsenates and Vanadates | |||
ⓘ | Saléeite | 8.EB.05 | Mg(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 10H2O |
Group 9 - Silicates | |||
ⓘ | Topaz | 9.AF.35 | Al2(SiO4)(F,OH)2 |
ⓘ | Muscovite | 9.EC.15 | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
Unclassified | |||
ⓘ | 'Plagioclase' | - | (Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8 |
ⓘ | 'K Feldspar' | - | |
ⓘ | 'Biotite' | - | K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 |
List of minerals for each chemical element
H | Hydrogen | |
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H | ⓘ Biotite | K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 |
H | ⓘ Gypsum | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
H | ⓘ Ilesite | (Mn,Zn,Fe)SO4 · 4H2O |
H | ⓘ Jôkokuite | MnSO4 · 5H2O |
H | ⓘ Muscovite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
H | ⓘ Saléeite | Mg(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 10H2O |
H | ⓘ Szmikite | MnSO4 · H2O |
H | ⓘ Topaz | Al2(SiO4)(F,OH)2 |
H | ⓘ Manganoblödite | Na2Mn(SO4)2 · 4H2O |
O | Oxygen | |
O | ⓘ Biotite | K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 |
O | ⓘ Ferberite | FeWO4 |
O | ⓘ Gypsum | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
O | ⓘ Hübnerite | MnWO4 |
O | ⓘ Ilesite | (Mn,Zn,Fe)SO4 · 4H2O |
O | ⓘ Jôkokuite | MnSO4 · 5H2O |
O | ⓘ Koechlinite | Bi2MoO6 |
O | ⓘ Muscovite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
O | ⓘ Quartz | SiO2 |
O | ⓘ Russellite | Bi2WO6 |
O | ⓘ Saléeite | Mg(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 10H2O |
O | ⓘ Scheelite | Ca(WO4) |
O | ⓘ Szmikite | MnSO4 · H2O |
O | ⓘ Topaz | Al2(SiO4)(F,OH)2 |
O | ⓘ Plagioclase | (Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8 |
O | ⓘ Manganoblödite | Na2Mn(SO4)2 · 4H2O |
F | Fluorine | |
F | ⓘ Biotite | K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 |
F | ⓘ Fluorite | CaF2 |
F | ⓘ Topaz | Al2(SiO4)(F,OH)2 |
Na | Sodium | |
Na | ⓘ Plagioclase | (Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8 |
Na | ⓘ Manganoblödite | Na2Mn(SO4)2 · 4H2O |
Mg | Magnesium | |
Mg | ⓘ Biotite | K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 |
Mg | ⓘ Saléeite | Mg(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 10H2O |
Al | Aluminium | |
Al | ⓘ Biotite | K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 |
Al | ⓘ Muscovite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
Al | ⓘ Topaz | Al2(SiO4)(F,OH)2 |
Al | ⓘ Plagioclase | (Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8 |
Si | Silicon | |
Si | ⓘ Biotite | K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 |
Si | ⓘ Muscovite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
Si | ⓘ Quartz | SiO2 |
Si | ⓘ Topaz | Al2(SiO4)(F,OH)2 |
Si | ⓘ Plagioclase | (Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8 |
P | Phosphorus | |
P | ⓘ Saléeite | Mg(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 10H2O |
S | Sulfur | |
S | ⓘ Bismuthinite | Bi2S3 |
S | ⓘ Chalcopyrite | CuFeS2 |
S | ⓘ Covellite | CuS |
S | ⓘ Gypsum | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
S | ⓘ Ilesite | (Mn,Zn,Fe)SO4 · 4H2O |
S | ⓘ Jôkokuite | MnSO4 · 5H2O |
S | ⓘ Molybdenite | MoS2 |
S | ⓘ Szmikite | MnSO4 · H2O |
S | ⓘ Manganoblödite | Na2Mn(SO4)2 · 4H2O |
K | Potassium | |
K | ⓘ Biotite | K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 |
K | ⓘ Muscovite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
Ca | Calcium | |
Ca | ⓘ Fluorite | CaF2 |
Ca | ⓘ Gypsum | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
Ca | ⓘ Scheelite | Ca(WO4) |
Ca | ⓘ Plagioclase | (Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8 |
Ti | Titanium | |
Ti | ⓘ Biotite | K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 |
Mn | Manganese | |
Mn | ⓘ Hübnerite | MnWO4 |
Mn | ⓘ Ilesite | (Mn,Zn,Fe)SO4 · 4H2O |
Mn | ⓘ Jôkokuite | MnSO4 · 5H2O |
Mn | ⓘ Szmikite | MnSO4 · H2O |
Mn | ⓘ Manganoblödite | Na2Mn(SO4)2 · 4H2O |
Fe | Iron | |
Fe | ⓘ Biotite | K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 |
Fe | ⓘ Chalcopyrite | CuFeS2 |
Fe | ⓘ Ferberite | FeWO4 |
Fe | ⓘ Ilesite | (Mn,Zn,Fe)SO4 · 4H2O |
Cu | Copper | |
Cu | ⓘ Chalcopyrite | CuFeS2 |
Cu | ⓘ Covellite | CuS |
Zn | Zinc | |
Zn | ⓘ Ilesite | (Mn,Zn,Fe)SO4 · 4H2O |
Mo | Molybdenum | |
Mo | ⓘ Koechlinite | Bi2MoO6 |
Mo | ⓘ Molybdenite | MoS2 |
W | Tungsten | |
W | ⓘ Ferberite | FeWO4 |
W | ⓘ Hübnerite | MnWO4 |
W | ⓘ Russellite | Bi2WO6 |
W | ⓘ Scheelite | Ca(WO4) |
Bi | Bismuth | |
Bi | ⓘ Bismuth | Bi |
Bi | ⓘ Bismuthinite | Bi2S3 |
Bi | ⓘ Koechlinite | Bi2MoO6 |
Bi | ⓘ Russellite | Bi2WO6 |
U | Uranium | |
U | ⓘ Saléeite | Mg(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 10H2O |
Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
Australia
- Great Dividing RangeMountain Range
- Lachlan OrogenOrogen
- Central NSW - Omeo ProvinceGeologic Province
Australian PlateTectonic Plate
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