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Haftcheshmeh deposit, Varzaqan County, East Azerbaijan Province, Irani
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Varzaqan CountyCounty
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
38° 45' 41'' North , 46° 39' 13'' East
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
38.76167,46.65361
GRN:
N26E27
Type:
Deposit
Köppen climate type:
Dfa : Hot-summer humid continental climate
Nearest Settlements:
PlacePopulationDistance
Mincivan6,353 (2018)30.5km
Zangilan7,483 (2018)35.8km
Meghri4,540 (2016)38.7km
Ahar94,348 (2014)48.0km
Agarak4,707 (2016)50.4km
Mindat Locality ID:
258282
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:2:258282:8
GUID (UUID V4):
0


Porphyry copper (Mo) deposit hosted by I-type granitoids of calcalkaline series of Eocene to Miocene age.

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16 valid minerals.

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Detailed Mineral List:

ⓘ Actinolite
Formula: ◻Ca2(Mg4.5-2.5Fe0.5-2.5)Si8O22(OH)2
ⓘ 'Amphibole Supergroup'
Formula: AB2C5((Si,Al,Ti)8O22)(OH,F,Cl,O)2
ⓘ Anhydrite
Formula: CaSO4
ⓘ 'Biotite'
Formula: K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2
ⓘ Bornite
Formula: Cu5FeS4
ⓘ Chalcopyrite
Formula: CuFeS2
References:
Adeli, Zanbagh; Rasa, Iraj; Darvishzadeh, Ali (2015) Fluid inclusion study of the ore-quartz veins at Haftcheshmeh porphyry copper (Mo) deposit, Ahar–Arasbaran Magmatic Belt, NW Iran. Ore Geology Reviews, 65. doi:10.1016/j.oregeorev.2014.05.022
Rahnama, Zohreh; Hassanpour, Shohreh; Lentz, David R.; Nezafati, Nima (2021) Platinum-group elements and gold distribution in ores of the Haftcheshmeh porphyry Cu-Mo-Au deposit, NW Iran. Ore Geology Reviews, 137. 104298 doi:10.1016/j.oregeorev.2021.104298
Zaheri–Abdehvand, Nazanin; Hassanpour, Shohreh; Rassa, Iraj; Rajabpour, Shahrokh (2022) Silicates chemistry as indicators of physicochemical and geothermometry conditions on porphyry ore system: A case study of the Haftcheshmeh Cu–Mo deposit, NW Iran. Ore Geology Reviews, 142. 104716 doi:10.1016/j.oregeorev.2022.104716
ⓘ 'Chlorite Group'
ⓘ 'Clay minerals'
ⓘ Covellite
Formula: CuS
ⓘ Edenite
Formula: NaCa2Mg5(Si7Al)O22(OH)2
ⓘ Epidote
Formula: (CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)
ⓘ 'Feldspar Group'
ⓘ Galena
Formula: PbS
ⓘ Hematite
Formula: Fe2O3
ⓘ 'Hornblende Root Name Group'
Formula: ◻Ca2(Z2+4Z3+)(AlSi7O22)(OH,F,Cl)2
ⓘ 'K Feldspar'
ⓘ Magnetite
Formula: Fe2+Fe3+2O4
References:
Adeli, Zanbagh; Rasa, Iraj; Darvishzadeh, Ali (2015) Fluid inclusion study of the ore-quartz veins at Haftcheshmeh porphyry copper (Mo) deposit, Ahar–Arasbaran Magmatic Belt, NW Iran. Ore Geology Reviews, 65. doi:10.1016/j.oregeorev.2014.05.022
Rahnama, Zohreh; Hassanpour, Shohreh; Lentz, David R.; Nezafati, Nima (2021) Platinum-group elements and gold distribution in ores of the Haftcheshmeh porphyry Cu-Mo-Au deposit, NW Iran. Ore Geology Reviews, 137. 104298 doi:10.1016/j.oregeorev.2021.104298
Zaheri–Abdehvand, Nazanin; Hassanpour, Shohreh; Rassa, Iraj; Rajabpour, Shahrokh (2022) Silicates chemistry as indicators of physicochemical and geothermometry conditions on porphyry ore system: A case study of the Haftcheshmeh Cu–Mo deposit, NW Iran. Ore Geology Reviews, 142. 104716 doi:10.1016/j.oregeorev.2022.104716
ⓘ Molybdenite
Formula: MoS2
References:
Adeli, Zanbagh; Rasa, Iraj; Darvishzadeh, Ali (2015) Fluid inclusion study of the ore-quartz veins at Haftcheshmeh porphyry copper (Mo) deposit, Ahar–Arasbaran Magmatic Belt, NW Iran. Ore Geology Reviews, 65. doi:10.1016/j.oregeorev.2014.05.022
Rahnama, Zohreh; Hassanpour, Shohreh; Lentz, David R.; Nezafati, Nima (2021) Platinum-group elements and gold distribution in ores of the Haftcheshmeh porphyry Cu-Mo-Au deposit, NW Iran. Ore Geology Reviews, 137. 104298 doi:10.1016/j.oregeorev.2021.104298
Zaheri–Abdehvand, Nazanin; Hassanpour, Shohreh; Rassa, Iraj; Rajabpour, Shahrokh (2022) Silicates chemistry as indicators of physicochemical and geothermometry conditions on porphyry ore system: A case study of the Haftcheshmeh Cu–Mo deposit, NW Iran. Ore Geology Reviews, 142. 104716 doi:10.1016/j.oregeorev.2022.104716
ⓘ Muscovite
Formula: KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite
Formula: KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
ⓘ 'Plagioclase'
Formula: (Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8
ⓘ Pyrite
Formula: FeS2
References:
Adeli, Zanbagh; Rasa, Iraj; Darvishzadeh, Ali (2015) Fluid inclusion study of the ore-quartz veins at Haftcheshmeh porphyry copper (Mo) deposit, Ahar–Arasbaran Magmatic Belt, NW Iran. Ore Geology Reviews, 65. doi:10.1016/j.oregeorev.2014.05.022
Rahnama, Zohreh; Hassanpour, Shohreh; Lentz, David R.; Nezafati, Nima (2021) Platinum-group elements and gold distribution in ores of the Haftcheshmeh porphyry Cu-Mo-Au deposit, NW Iran. Ore Geology Reviews, 137. 104298 doi:10.1016/j.oregeorev.2021.104298
Zaheri–Abdehvand, Nazanin; Hassanpour, Shohreh; Rassa, Iraj; Rajabpour, Shahrokh (2022) Silicates chemistry as indicators of physicochemical and geothermometry conditions on porphyry ore system: A case study of the Haftcheshmeh Cu–Mo deposit, NW Iran. Ore Geology Reviews, 142. 104716 doi:10.1016/j.oregeorev.2022.104716
ⓘ Quartz
Formula: SiO2
References:
Adeli, Zanbagh; Rasa, Iraj; Darvishzadeh, Ali (2015) Fluid inclusion study of the ore-quartz veins at Haftcheshmeh porphyry copper (Mo) deposit, Ahar–Arasbaran Magmatic Belt, NW Iran. Ore Geology Reviews, 65. doi:10.1016/j.oregeorev.2014.05.022
Rahnama, Zohreh; Hassanpour, Shohreh; Lentz, David R.; Nezafati, Nima (2021) Platinum-group elements and gold distribution in ores of the Haftcheshmeh porphyry Cu-Mo-Au deposit, NW Iran. Ore Geology Reviews, 137. 104298 doi:10.1016/j.oregeorev.2021.104298
Zaheri–Abdehvand, Nazanin; Hassanpour, Shohreh; Rassa, Iraj; Rajabpour, Shahrokh (2022) Silicates chemistry as indicators of physicochemical and geothermometry conditions on porphyry ore system: A case study of the Haftcheshmeh Cu–Mo deposit, NW Iran. Ore Geology Reviews, 142. 104716 doi:10.1016/j.oregeorev.2022.104716
ⓘ Sphalerite
Formula: ZnS
ⓘ Zircon
Formula: Zr(SiO4)

Gallery:

List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification

Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts
ⓘBornite2.BA.15Cu5FeS4
ⓘCovellite2.CA.05aCuS
ⓘSphalerite2.CB.05aZnS
ⓘChalcopyrite2.CB.10aCuFeS2
ⓘGalena2.CD.10PbS
ⓘMolybdenite2.EA.30MoS2
ⓘPyrite2.EB.05aFeS2
Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides
ⓘMagnetite4.BB.05Fe2+Fe3+2O4
ⓘHematite4.CB.05Fe2O3
ⓘQuartz4.DA.05SiO2
Group 7 - Sulphates, Chromates, Molybdates and Tungstates
ⓘAnhydrite7.AD.30CaSO4
Group 9 - Silicates
ⓘZircon9.AD.30Zr(SiO4)
ⓘEpidote9.BG.05a(CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)
ⓘActinolite9.DE.10◻Ca2(Mg4.5-2.5Fe0.5-2.5)Si8O22(OH)2
ⓘEdenite9.DE.15NaCa2Mg5(Si7Al)O22(OH)2
ⓘMuscovite9.EC.15KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
ⓘvar. Sericite9.EC.15KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
Unclassified
ⓘ'Amphibole Supergroup'-AB2C5((Si,Al,Ti)8O22)(OH,F,Cl,O)2
ⓘ'Biotite'-K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2
ⓘ'Chlorite Group'-
ⓘ'Clay minerals'-
ⓘ'Feldspar Group'-
ⓘ'Hornblende Root Name Group'-◻Ca2(Z2+4Z3+)(AlSi7O22)(OH,F,Cl)2
ⓘ'Plagioclase'-(Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8
ⓘ'K Feldspar'-

List of minerals for each chemical element

HHydrogen
Hⓘ Actinolite◻Ca2(Mg4.5-2.5Fe0.5-2.5)Si8O22(OH)2
Hⓘ Amphibole SupergroupAB2C5((Si,Al,Ti)8O22)(OH,F,Cl,O)2
Hⓘ BiotiteK(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2
Hⓘ EdeniteNaCa2Mg5(Si7Al)O22(OH)2
Hⓘ Epidote(CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)
Hⓘ MuscoviteKAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
Hⓘ Hornblende Root Name Group◻Ca2(Z42+Z3+)(AlSi7O22)(OH,F,Cl)2
Hⓘ Muscovite var. SericiteKAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
OOxygen
Oⓘ Actinolite◻Ca2(Mg4.5-2.5Fe0.5-2.5)Si8O22(OH)2
Oⓘ Amphibole SupergroupAB2C5((Si,Al,Ti)8O22)(OH,F,Cl,O)2
Oⓘ AnhydriteCaSO4
Oⓘ BiotiteK(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2
Oⓘ EdeniteNaCa2Mg5(Si7Al)O22(OH)2
Oⓘ Epidote(CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)
Oⓘ HematiteFe2O3
Oⓘ MagnetiteFe2+Fe23+O4
Oⓘ MuscoviteKAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
Oⓘ QuartzSiO2
Oⓘ ZirconZr(SiO4)
Oⓘ Hornblende Root Name Group◻Ca2(Z42+Z3+)(AlSi7O22)(OH,F,Cl)2
Oⓘ Muscovite var. SericiteKAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
Oⓘ Plagioclase(Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8
FFluorine
Fⓘ Amphibole SupergroupAB2C5((Si,Al,Ti)8O22)(OH,F,Cl,O)2
Fⓘ BiotiteK(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2
Fⓘ Hornblende Root Name Group◻Ca2(Z42+Z3+)(AlSi7O22)(OH,F,Cl)2
NaSodium
Naⓘ EdeniteNaCa2Mg5(Si7Al)O22(OH)2
Naⓘ Plagioclase(Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8
MgMagnesium
Mgⓘ Actinolite◻Ca2(Mg4.5-2.5Fe0.5-2.5)Si8O22(OH)2
Mgⓘ BiotiteK(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2
Mgⓘ EdeniteNaCa2Mg5(Si7Al)O22(OH)2
AlAluminium
Alⓘ Amphibole SupergroupAB2C5((Si,Al,Ti)8O22)(OH,F,Cl,O)2
Alⓘ BiotiteK(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2
Alⓘ EdeniteNaCa2Mg5(Si7Al)O22(OH)2
Alⓘ Epidote(CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)
Alⓘ MuscoviteKAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
Alⓘ Hornblende Root Name Group◻Ca2(Z42+Z3+)(AlSi7O22)(OH,F,Cl)2
Alⓘ Muscovite var. SericiteKAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
Alⓘ Plagioclase(Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8
SiSilicon
Siⓘ Actinolite◻Ca2(Mg4.5-2.5Fe0.5-2.5)Si8O22(OH)2
Siⓘ Amphibole SupergroupAB2C5((Si,Al,Ti)8O22)(OH,F,Cl,O)2
Siⓘ BiotiteK(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2
Siⓘ EdeniteNaCa2Mg5(Si7Al)O22(OH)2
Siⓘ Epidote(CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)
Siⓘ MuscoviteKAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
Siⓘ QuartzSiO2
Siⓘ ZirconZr(SiO4)
Siⓘ Hornblende Root Name Group◻Ca2(Z42+Z3+)(AlSi7O22)(OH,F,Cl)2
Siⓘ Muscovite var. SericiteKAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
Siⓘ Plagioclase(Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8
SSulfur
Sⓘ AnhydriteCaSO4
Sⓘ BorniteCu5FeS4
Sⓘ ChalcopyriteCuFeS2
Sⓘ CovelliteCuS
Sⓘ GalenaPbS
Sⓘ MolybdeniteMoS2
Sⓘ PyriteFeS2
Sⓘ SphaleriteZnS
ClChlorine
Clⓘ Amphibole SupergroupAB2C5((Si,Al,Ti)8O22)(OH,F,Cl,O)2
Clⓘ Hornblende Root Name Group◻Ca2(Z42+Z3+)(AlSi7O22)(OH,F,Cl)2
KPotassium
Kⓘ BiotiteK(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2
Kⓘ MuscoviteKAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
Kⓘ Muscovite var. SericiteKAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
CaCalcium
Caⓘ Actinolite◻Ca2(Mg4.5-2.5Fe0.5-2.5)Si8O22(OH)2
Caⓘ AnhydriteCaSO4
Caⓘ EdeniteNaCa2Mg5(Si7Al)O22(OH)2
Caⓘ Epidote(CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)
Caⓘ Hornblende Root Name Group◻Ca2(Z42+Z3+)(AlSi7O22)(OH,F,Cl)2
Caⓘ Plagioclase(Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8
TiTitanium
Tiⓘ Amphibole SupergroupAB2C5((Si,Al,Ti)8O22)(OH,F,Cl,O)2
Tiⓘ BiotiteK(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2
FeIron
Feⓘ Actinolite◻Ca2(Mg4.5-2.5Fe0.5-2.5)Si8O22(OH)2
Feⓘ BiotiteK(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2
Feⓘ BorniteCu5FeS4
Feⓘ ChalcopyriteCuFeS2
Feⓘ Epidote(CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)
Feⓘ HematiteFe2O3
Feⓘ MagnetiteFe2+Fe23+O4
Feⓘ PyriteFeS2
CuCopper
Cuⓘ BorniteCu5FeS4
Cuⓘ ChalcopyriteCuFeS2
Cuⓘ CovelliteCuS
ZnZinc
Znⓘ SphaleriteZnS
ZrZirconium
Zrⓘ ZirconZr(SiO4)
MoMolybdenum
Moⓘ MolybdeniteMoS2
PbLead
Pbⓘ GalenaPbS

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References

Adeli, Zanbagh; Rasa, Iraj; Darvishzadeh, Ali (2015) Fluid inclusion study of the ore-quartz veins at Haftcheshmeh porphyry copper (Mo) deposit, Ahar–Arasbaran Magmatic Belt, NW Iran. Ore Geology Reviews, 65. doi:10.1016/j.oregeorev.2014.05.022
Rahnama, Zohreh; Hassanpour, Shohreh; Lentz, David R.; Nezafati, Nima (2021) Platinum-group elements and gold distribution in ores of the Haftcheshmeh porphyry Cu-Mo-Au deposit, NW Iran. Ore Geology Reviews, 137. 104298 doi:10.1016/j.oregeorev.2021.104298
Zaheri–Abdehvand, Nazanin; Hassanpour, Shohreh; Rassa, Iraj; Rajabpour, Shahrokh (2022) Silicates chemistry as indicators of physicochemical and geothermometry conditions on porphyry ore system: A case study of the Haftcheshmeh Cu–Mo deposit, NW Iran. Ore Geology Reviews, 142. 104716 doi:10.1016/j.oregeorev.2022.104716
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