Located at the northern end of Teronis Gorge, about 100 kilometres as the crow flies north of Halls Creek. Accessed via the Springvale-Landsdowne Road, then a very rough track through the gorge. Expect to wreck cars attempting. The highest point in the Kimberley, Mt Wells is just to the south-west.

Chalcocite veins up to 6 mms thick, and 30 cms long, in a dyke where is cuts the Elgee Shale.

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ⓘ Chalcocite

1 valid mineral.

Rock Types Recorded

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Detailed Mineral List:

ⓘ Chalcocite

Formula: Cu₂S

References:

Marston, R. J. (1979) Copper mineralization in Western Australia. Mineral Resources Bulletin 13. Geological Survey of Western Australia

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List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification

Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts
ⓘ	Chalcocite	2.BA.05	Cu₂S

List of minerals for each chemical element

S	Sulfur
S	ⓘ Chalcocite	Cu₂S
Cu	Copper
Cu	ⓘ Chalcocite	Cu₂S

Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality

Australia

North Australian ElementCraton
Northern Territory
- Kalkarindji Igneous ProvinceGeologic Province
Western Australia
- Kimberley BasinBasin
- Speewah BasinBasin

Australian PlateTectonic Plate

North Australian Craton
- Kimberley CratonShield

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References

Marston, R. J. (1979) Copper mineralization in Western Australia. Mineral Resources Bulletin 13. Geological Survey of Western Australia

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