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Mefis Mine, Merzouga, Taouz Caïdat, Er-Rissani Cercle, Errachidia Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Moroccoi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Mefis Mine | Mine |
| Merzouga | Village |
| Taouz Caïdat | Caïdat |
| Er-Rissani Cercle | Cercle |
| Errachidia Province | Province |
| Drâa-Tafilalet Region | Region |
| Morocco | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
31° 2' 2'' North , 3° 57' 2'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Marzouga | 500 (2018) | 9.4km |
| Hassilabied | 150 (2018) | 13.3km |
| Reçani | 20,469 (2018) | 40.8km |
| Arfoud | 23,637 (2018) | 52.0km |
Other/historical names associated with this locality:
M'fis Mine
Name(s) in local language(s):
(Mfis)
Located about 52 km SE of Erfoud. The most important vein is the Contamine vein (Filon Contamine) which is about 40 m thick and can be followed for about 7 km. Large baryte crystals to 46 x 16 x 20 cm have been reported from this area.
The M’fis mining area is a large polymetallic deposit that is rich with galena, pyrite, chalcopyrite, barite, goethite and pyrolusite.
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Detailed Mineral List:
List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification
| Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ⓘ | Sphalerite | 2.CB.05a | ZnS |
| ⓘ | Chalcopyrite | 2.CB.10a | CuFeS2 |
| ⓘ | Nickeline | 2.CC.05 | NiAs |
| ⓘ | Galena | 2.CD.10 | PbS |
| ⓘ | Pyrite | 2.EB.05a | FeS2 |
| ⓘ | Marcasite | 2.EB.10a | FeS2 |
| ⓘ | Rammelsbergite | 2.EB.15a | NiAs2 |
| ⓘ | Gersdorffite | 2.EB.25 | NiAsS |
| ⓘ | Nickelskutterudite | 2.EC.05 | NiAs3 |
| Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides | |||
| ⓘ | Hematite | 4.CB.05 | Fe2O3 |
| ⓘ | Quartz | 4.DA.05 | SiO2 |
| ⓘ | Manganite | 4.FD.15 | Mn3+O(OH) |
| Group 5 - Nitrates and Carbonates | |||
| ⓘ | Calcite | 5.AB.05 | CaCO3 |
| ⓘ | Siderite | 5.AB.05 | FeCO3 |
| ⓘ | Ankerite | 5.AB.10 | Ca(Fe2+,Mg)(CO3)2 |
| ⓘ | Aragonite | 5.AB.15 | CaCO3 |
| ⓘ | Cerussite | 5.AB.15 | PbCO3 |
| ⓘ | Malachite | 5.BA.10 | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
| Group 7 - Sulphates, Chromates, Molybdates and Tungstates | |||
| ⓘ | Baryte | 7.AD.35 | BaSO4 |
| ⓘ | Wulfenite | 7.GA.05 | Pb(MoO4) |
| Group 8 - Phosphates, Arsenates and Vanadates | |||
| ⓘ | Annabergite | 8.CE.40 | Ni3(AsO4)2 · 8H2O |
| ⓘ | Erythrite | 8.CE.40 | Co3(AsO4)2 · 8H2O |
| Unclassified | |||
| ⓘ | 'Chlorite Group' | - | |
| ⓘ | 'Limonite' | - | |
| ⓘ | 'Garnierite' | - | |
| ⓘ | 'Serpentine Subgroup' | - | D3[Si2O5](OH)4 |
List of minerals for each chemical element
Localities in this Region
- Drâa-Tafilalet Region
- Errachidia Province
- Er-Rissani Cercle
- Taouz Caïdat
- Merzouga
- Mefis Mine
- Merzouga
- Taouz Caïdat
- Er-Rissani Cercle
- Errachidia Province
Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
AfricaContinent
- Sahara DesertDesert
African PlateTectonic Plate
- Bechar basinBasin
- West African CratonCraton
- Anti-Atlas Pan-African BeltOrogenic Belt
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References
Mefis Mine, Merzouga, Taouz Caïdat, Er-Rissani Cercle, Errachidia Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco