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Chaib-Ras mining area, Taouz Caïdat, Er-Rissani Cercle, Errachidia Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Moroccoi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Chaib-Ras mining area | Mine Zone |
| 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' 53'' North , 4° 9' 40'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Marzouga | 500 (2018) | 15.2km |
| Hassilabied | 150 (2018) | 16.0km |
| Reçani | 20,469 (2018) | 27.9km |
| Arfoud | 23,637 (2018) | 43.5km |
Other/historical names associated with this locality:
Chaib-Ras deposit
The Chaib-Ras mining area is located approximately 17 km south of Rissani city and 15 km northwest of Taouz.
The deposit is worked via trenches and wells for Baryte.
The trenches flow in a east-north-east direction.
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Standard Detailed Gallery Strunz Chemical ElementsCommodity List
This is a list of exploitable or exploited mineral commodities recorded at this locality.Mineral List
8 valid minerals.
Detailed Mineral List:
| ⓘ Baryte Formula: BaSO4 References: Alain Guillet collectionIdentified by Alain Guillet: Visual Identification |
| ⓘ Calcite Formula: CaCO3 References: Alain Guillet collectionIdentified by Alain Guillet: Visual Identification |
| ⓘ Cerussite Formula: PbCO3 References: Alain Guillet collectionIdentified by Alain Guillet: Visual Identification |
| ⓘ Chalcopyrite Formula: CuFeS2 References: Alain Guillet collectionIdentified by Alain Guillet: Visual Identification |
| ⓘ Galena Formula: PbS References: Alain Guillet collectionIdentified by Alain Guillet: Visual Identification |
| ⓘ Hematite Formula: Fe2O3 References: Alain Guillet collectionIdentified by Alain Guillet: Visual Identification |
| ⓘ Malachite Formula: Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 References: Alain Guillet collectionIdentified by Alain Guillet: Visual Identification |
| ⓘ Siderite Formula: FeCO3 References: Alain Guillet collectionIdentified by Alain Guillet: Visual Identification |
List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification
| Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ⓘ | Chalcopyrite | 2.CB.10a | CuFeS2 |
| ⓘ | Galena | 2.CD.10 | PbS |
| Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides | |||
| ⓘ | Hematite | 4.CB.05 | Fe2O3 |
| Group 5 - Nitrates and Carbonates | |||
| ⓘ | Calcite | 5.AB.05 | CaCO3 |
| ⓘ | Siderite | 5.AB.05 | FeCO3 |
| ⓘ | 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 |
List of minerals for each chemical element
| H | Hydrogen | |
|---|---|---|
| H | ⓘ Malachite | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
| C | Carbon | |
| C | ⓘ Calcite | CaCO3 |
| C | ⓘ Cerussite | PbCO3 |
| C | ⓘ Malachite | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
| C | ⓘ Siderite | FeCO3 |
| O | Oxygen | |
| O | ⓘ Baryte | BaSO4 |
| O | ⓘ Calcite | CaCO3 |
| O | ⓘ Cerussite | PbCO3 |
| O | ⓘ Hematite | Fe2O3 |
| O | ⓘ Malachite | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
| O | ⓘ Siderite | FeCO3 |
| S | Sulfur | |
| S | ⓘ Baryte | BaSO4 |
| S | ⓘ Chalcopyrite | CuFeS2 |
| S | ⓘ Galena | PbS |
| Ca | Calcium | |
| Ca | ⓘ Calcite | CaCO3 |
| Fe | Iron | |
| Fe | ⓘ Chalcopyrite | CuFeS2 |
| Fe | ⓘ Hematite | Fe2O3 |
| Fe | ⓘ Siderite | FeCO3 |
| Cu | Copper | |
| Cu | ⓘ Chalcopyrite | CuFeS2 |
| Cu | ⓘ Malachite | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
| Ba | Barium | |
| Ba | ⓘ Baryte | BaSO4 |
| Pb | Lead | |
| Pb | ⓘ Cerussite | PbCO3 |
| Pb | ⓘ Galena | PbS |
Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
AfricaContinent
African PlateTectonic Plate
- Bechar basinBasin
- West African CratonCraton
- Anti-AtlasMountain Range
North Africa
- Sahara DesertDesert
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Chaib-Ras mining area, Taouz Caïdat, Er-Rissani Cercle, Errachidia Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco