Mn, Au, and Ag Flashcards
Main ore of Manganese
Rhodonite (MnSiO3)
A rock is termed manganiferous if it contains
5-10% Mn
A rock is termed ferruginous manganese ore if it contains
10-35% Mn
A rock is termed manganese ore if it contains
> 35% Mn
VMS or black smokers are usually found at latitudes
between 45 deg N and 25 deg S
Ferromanganese Mn content
78%
Spiegelesen Mn Content
12 to 33 %
Classification of Mn Desposits
Volcanogenic
Non-Volcanogenic
Hybrid
Volcanogenic deposits are usually
agglomerates, tuff
Non-Volcanogenic deposits are usually
> -BIF
-Bog, Lacustrine, Fluvial, Continental/terrigenous
-Sedimentary Deposits
Hybird deposit characteristics
> -Nodular/seafloor sediments
volcanic and sed processes
a troy ounce is equal to
31.1 grams
Sterling silver is _% Ag
92.5
Calaverite
AuTe2
Sylvanite
(Au,Ag)Te2