Mn, Au, and Ag Flashcards

1
Q

Main ore of Manganese

A

Rhodonite (MnSiO3)

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2
Q

A rock is termed manganiferous if it contains

A

5-10% Mn

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3
Q

A rock is termed ferruginous manganese ore if it contains

A

10-35% Mn

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4
Q

A rock is termed manganese ore if it contains

A

> 35% Mn

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5
Q

VMS or black smokers are usually found at latitudes

A

between 45 deg N and 25 deg S

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6
Q

Ferromanganese Mn content

A

78%

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7
Q

Spiegelesen Mn Content

A

12 to 33 %

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8
Q

Classification of Mn Desposits

A

Volcanogenic
Non-Volcanogenic
Hybrid

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9
Q

Volcanogenic deposits are usually

A

agglomerates, tuff

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10
Q

Non-Volcanogenic deposits are usually

A

> -BIF
-Bog, Lacustrine, Fluvial, Continental/terrigenous
-Sedimentary Deposits

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11
Q

Hybird deposit characteristics

A

> -Nodular/seafloor sediments
volcanic and sed processes

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12
Q

a troy ounce is equal to

A

31.1 grams

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13
Q

Sterling silver is _% Ag

A

92.5

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14
Q

Calaverite

A

AuTe2

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15
Q

Sylvanite

A

(Au,Ag)Te2

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16
Q

Gold Districts in the Ph

A

Baguio-Mangkayan
Cam Nor
Surigao
Masara
Masbate
Paracale

17
Q

A rock is termed manganiferous if it contains

A

5-10% Mn

18
Q

A rock is termed ferruginous manganese ore if it contains

A

10-35% Mn

19
Q

A rock is termed manganese ore if it contains

A

> 35% Mn

20
Q

VMS or black smokers are usually found at latitudes

A

between 45 deg N and 25 deg S

21
Q

Au density

A

19.3 g/cm^3

22
Q

Au mohs

A

2.5 - 3

23
Q

Ag density

A

10.1 to 11.1 g/cm3

24
Q

Examples of Supergene deposits

A

Gossan
Placer

25
Q

Examples of Hypogene deposits

A

Epithermal, Skarn, Mesothermal