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Jabal Sayid mine (Jabal Sayid Cu-Zn deposit), Medina Region, Saudi Arabiai
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Jabal Sayid mine (Jabal Sayid Cu-Zn deposit)Mine
Medina RegionRegion
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
23° 51' 5'' North , 40° 56' 23'' East
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
23.85157,40.93999
GeoHash:
G#: sujpew596
GRN:
N16E27
Locality type:
Mine
KΓΆppen climate type:
BWh : Hot deserts climate
Owned/operated by:
Barrick Gold Corporation (50%), Ma'aden (Saudi Arabian Mining Co.) (50%)
Other/historical names associated with this locality:
Sa'id


150 kilometers from Madinah, 40 km east of Mahd adh Dhahab. VMS type deposit of the Samran – Jabal Sayid belt.

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Mineral List


26 valid minerals. 1 (TL) - type locality of valid minerals.

Rock Types Recorded

Note: data is currently VERY limited. Please bear with us while we work towards adding this information!

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Detailed Mineral List:

β“˜ Acanthite
Formula: Ag2S
Reference: Afifi, A.M., Kelly, W.C., Essene, E.J. (1988) Phase relations among tellurides, sulfides, and oxides; Pt. II, Applications to telluride-bearing ore deposits. Economic Geology: 83(2): 395-404.
β“˜ Altaite
Formula: PbTe
Reference: Afifi, A.M., Kelly, W.C., Essene, E.J. (1988) Phase relations among tellurides, sulfides, and oxides; Pt. II, Applications to telluride-bearing ore deposits. Economic Geology: 83(2): 395-404.
β“˜ 'Amphibole Supergroup'
Formula: AB2C5((Si,Al,Ti)8O22)(OH,F,Cl,O)2
Reference: Drysdall, A. R., Jackson, N. J., Ramsay, C. R., Douch, C. J., & Hackett, D. (1984). Rare element mineralization related to Precambrian alkali granites in the Arabian Shield. Economic Geology, 79(6), 1366-1377.
β“˜ Anatase
Formula: TiO2
Reference: Drysdall, A. R., Jackson, N. J., Ramsay, C. R., Douch, C. J., & Hackett, D. (1984). Rare element mineralization related to Precambrian alkali granites in the Arabian Shield. Economic Geology, 79(6), 1366-1377.
β“˜ Arsenopyrite
Formula: FeAsS
Reference: Afifi, A.M., Kelly, W.C., Essene, E.J. (1988) Phase relations among tellurides, sulfides, and oxides; Pt. II, Applications to telluride-bearing ore deposits. Economic Geology: 83(2): 395-404.
β“˜ 'BastnΓ€site'
Formula: (Ce/Nd/Y/REE)(CO3)F
Reference: Drysdall, A. R., Jackson, N. J., Ramsay, C. R., Douch, C. J., & Hackett, D. (1984). Rare element mineralization related to Precambrian alkali granites in the Arabian Shield. Economic Geology, 79(6), 1366-1377.
β“˜ Bismuth
Formula: Bi
Reference: Afifi, A.M., Kelly, W.C., Essene, E.J. (1988) Phase relations among tellurides, sulfides, and oxides; Pt. II, Applications to telluride-bearing ore deposits. Economic Geology: 83(2): 395-404.
β“˜ Brookite
Formula: TiO2
Reference: Drysdall, A. R., Jackson, N. J., Ramsay, C. R., Douch, C. J., & Hackett, D. (1984). Rare element mineralization related to Precambrian alkali granites in the Arabian Shield. Economic Geology, 79(6), 1366-1377.
β“˜ Chalcopyrite
Formula: CuFeS2
Reference: http://www.sgs.org.sa/index.cfm?sec=74&sub=195&sub2=264&page=; Econ.Geol.: 83; 395-404
β“˜ Cobaltite
Formula: CoAsS
Reference: Afifi, A.M., Kelly, W.C., Essene, E.J. (1988) Phase relations among tellurides, sulfides, and oxides; Pt. II, Applications to telluride-bearing ore deposits. Economic Geology: 83(2): 395-404.
β“˜ Fluorite
Formula: CaF2
Reference: Drysdall, A. R., Jackson, N. J., Ramsay, C. R., Douch, C. J., & Hackett, D. (1984). Rare element mineralization related to Precambrian alkali granites in the Arabian Shield. Economic Geology, 79(6), 1366-1377.
β“˜ Frohbergite
Formula: FeTe2
Reference: Anthony, Bideaux, Bladh, Nichols: "Handbook of Mineralogy", Vol. 1, 1990; Econ.Geol.: 83; 395-404
β“˜ Galena
Formula: PbS
Reference: http://www.sgs.org.sa/index.cfm?sec=74&sub=195&sub2=264&page=; Econ.Geol.: 83; 395-404
β“˜ Gold
Formula: Au
Reference: Afifi, A.M., Kelly, W.C., Essene, E.J. (1988) Phase relations among tellurides, sulfides, and oxides; Pt. II, Applications to telluride-bearing ore deposits. Economic Geology: 83(2): 395-404.
β“˜ Hessite
Formula: Ag2Te
Reference: Afifi, A.M., Kelly, W.C., Essene, E.J. (1988) Phase relations among tellurides, sulfides, and oxides; Pt. II, Applications to telluride-bearing ore deposits. Economic Geology: 83(2): 395-404.
β“˜ Hydroxyplumbopyrochlore (TL)
Formula: (Pb1.5◻0.5)Nb2O6(OH)
Type Locality:
Reference: Li, T., Li, Z., Fan, G., Fan, H., Zhong, J., Jahdali, N. S., Qin, M., Jehani, A. M., Wang, F., Nahdi, M. M. (2020): Hydroxyplumbopyrochlore, IMA 2018-145; in: CNMNC Newsletter 54. Eur. J. Mineral.: 32, https://doi.org/10.5194/ejm-32-275-2020; http://forum.amiminerals.it/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=16176
β“˜ Magnetite
Formula: Fe2+Fe3+2O4
Reference: http://www.sgs.org.sa/index.cfm?sec=74&sub=195&sub2=264&page=; Econ.Geol.: 83; 395-404
β“˜ 'Monazite'
Formula: REE(PO4)
Reference: Drysdall, A. R., Jackson, N. J., Ramsay, C. R., Douch, C. J., & Hackett, D. (1984). Rare element mineralization related to Precambrian alkali granites in the Arabian Shield. Economic Geology, 79(6), 1366-1377.
β“˜ Pyrite
Formula: FeS2
Reference: http://www.sgs.org.sa/index.cfm?sec=74&sub=195&sub2=264&page=; Econ.Geol.: 83; 395-404
β“˜ 'Pyrochlore Group'
Formula: A2Nb2(O,OH)6Z
Reference: Drysdall, A. R., Jackson, N. J., Ramsay, C. R., Douch, C. J., & Hackett, D. (1984). Rare element mineralization related to Precambrian alkali granites in the Arabian Shield. Economic Geology, 79(6), 1366-1377.
β“˜ 'Pyroxene Group'
Formula: ADSi2O6
Reference: Drysdall, A. R., Jackson, N. J., Ramsay, C. R., Douch, C. J., & Hackett, D. (1984). Rare element mineralization related to Precambrian alkali granites in the Arabian Shield. Economic Geology, 79(6), 1366-1377.
β“˜ Pyrrhotite
Formula: Fe1-xS
Reference: http://www.sgs.org.sa/index.cfm?sec=74&sub=195&sub2=264&page=; Econ.Geol.: 83; 395-404
β“˜ Rutile
Formula: TiO2
Reference: Drysdall, A. R., Jackson, N. J., Ramsay, C. R., Douch, C. J., & Hackett, D. (1984). Rare element mineralization related to Precambrian alkali granites in the Arabian Shield. Economic Geology, 79(6), 1366-1377.
β“˜ Rutile var. Ilmenorutile
Formula: (Ti,Nb)O2
Reference: Drysdall, A. R., Jackson, N. J., Ramsay, C. R., Douch, C. J., & Hackett, D. (1984). Rare element mineralization related to Precambrian alkali granites in the Arabian Shield. Economic Geology, 79(6), 1366-1377.
β“˜ Sphalerite
Formula: ZnS
Reference: http://www.sgs.org.sa/index.cfm?sec=74&sub=195&sub2=264&page=; Econ.Geol.: 83; 395-404; Drysdall, A. R., Jackson, N. J., Ramsay, C. R., Douch, C. J., & Hackett, D. (1984). Rare element mineralization related to Precambrian alkali granites in the Arabian Shield. Economic Geology, 79(6), 1366-1377.
β“˜ Synchysite-(Y)
Formula: CaY(CO3)2F
Reference: Drysdall, A. R., Jackson, N. J., Ramsay, C. R., Douch, C. J., & Hackett, D. (1984). Rare element mineralization related to Precambrian alkali granites in the Arabian Shield. Economic Geology, 79(6), 1366-1377.
β“˜ Tellurium
Formula: Te
Reference: Afifi, A.M., Kelly, W.C., Essene, E.J. (1988) Phase relations among tellurides, sulfides, and oxides; Pt. II, Applications to telluride-bearing ore deposits. Economic Geology: 83(2): 395-404.
β“˜ Thorite
Formula: Th(SiO4)
Reference: Drysdall, A. R., Jackson, N. J., Ramsay, C. R., Douch, C. J., & Hackett, D. (1984). Rare element mineralization related to Precambrian alkali granites in the Arabian Shield. Economic Geology, 79(6), 1366-1377.
β“˜ Uraninite
Formula: UO2
Reference: Drysdall, A. R., Jackson, N. J., Ramsay, C. R., Douch, C. J., & Hackett, D. (1984). Rare element mineralization related to Precambrian alkali granites in the Arabian Shield. Economic Geology, 79(6), 1366-1377.
β“˜ Uraninite var. Thorian Uraninite
Formula: (U,Th)O2
Reference: Drysdall, A. R., Jackson, N. J., Ramsay, C. R., Douch, C. J., & Hackett, D. (1984). Rare element mineralization related to Precambrian alkali granites in the Arabian Shield. Economic Geology, 79(6), 1366-1377.
β“˜ Volynskite
Formula: AgBiTe2
Reference: Afifi, A.M., Kelly, W.C., Essene, E.J. (1988) Phase relations among tellurides, sulfides, and oxides; Pt. II, Applications to telluride-bearing ore deposits. Economic Geology: 83(2): 395-404.
β“˜ Vulcanite
Formula: CuTe
Reference: Anthony, Bideaux, Bladh, Nichols: "Handbook of Mineralogy", Vol. 1, 1990
β“˜ Zircon
Formula: Zr(SiO4)
Reference: Drysdall, A. R., Jackson, N. J., Ramsay, C. R., Douch, C. J., & Hackett, D. (1984). Rare element mineralization related to Precambrian alkali granites in the Arabian Shield. Economic Geology, 79(6), 1366-1377.

Gallery:

List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification

Group 1 - Elements
β“˜Bismuth1.CA.05Bi
β“˜Gold1.AA.05Au
β“˜Tellurium1.CC.10Te
Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts
β“˜Acanthite2.BA.35Ag2S
β“˜Altaite2.CD.10PbTe
β“˜Arsenopyrite2.EB.20FeAsS
β“˜Chalcopyrite2.CB.10aCuFeS2
β“˜Cobaltite2.EB.25CoAsS
β“˜Frohbergite2.EB.10aFeTe2
β“˜Galena2.CD.10PbS
β“˜Hessite2.BA.60Ag2Te
β“˜Pyrite2.EB.05aFeS2
β“˜Pyrrhotite2.CC.10Fe1-xS
β“˜Sphalerite2.CB.05aZnS
β“˜Volynskite2.JA.20AgBiTe2
β“˜Vulcanite2.CB.75CuTe
Group 3 - Halides
β“˜Fluorite3.AB.25CaF2
Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides
β“˜Anatase4.DD.05TiO2
β“˜Brookite4.DD.10TiO2
β“˜Hydroxyplumbopyrochlore (TL)4.DH.15 (Pb1.5β—»0.5)Nb2O6(OH)
β“˜Magnetite4.BB.05Fe2+Fe3+2O4
β“˜'Pyrochlore Group'4.00.A2Nb2(O,OH)6Z
β“˜Rutile4.DB.05TiO2
β“˜var. Ilmenorutile4.DB.05(Ti,Nb)O2
β“˜Uraninite4.DL.05UO2
β“˜var. Thorian Uraninite4.DL.05(U,Th)O2
Group 5 - Nitrates and Carbonates
β“˜Synchysite-(Y)5.BD.20cCaY(CO3)2F
Group 9 - Silicates
β“˜Thorite9.AD.30Th(SiO4)
β“˜Zircon9.AD.30Zr(SiO4)
Unclassified Minerals, Rocks, etc.
β“˜'Amphibole Supergroup'-AB2C5((Si,Al,Ti)8O22)(OH,F,Cl,O)2
β“˜'BastnΓ€site'-(Ce/Nd/Y/REE)(CO3)F
β“˜'Monazite'-REE(PO4)
β“˜'Pyroxene Group'-ADSi2O6

List of minerals for each chemical element

HHydrogen
Hβ“˜ Hydroxyplumbopyrochlore (Pb1.5◻0.5)Nb2O6(OH)
Hβ“˜ Amphibole SupergroupAB2C5((Si,Al,Ti)8O22)(OH,F,Cl,O)2
Hβ“˜ Pyrochlore GroupA2Nb2(O,OH)6Z
CCarbon
Cβ“˜ BastnΓ€site(Ce/Nd/Y/REE)(CO3)F
Cβ“˜ Synchysite-(Y)CaY(CO3)2F
OOxygen
Oβ“˜ Hydroxyplumbopyrochlore (Pb1.5◻0.5)Nb2O6(OH)
Oβ“˜ MagnetiteFe2+Fe23+O4
Oβ“˜ Pyroxene GroupADSi2O6
Oβ“˜ Amphibole SupergroupAB2C5((Si,Al,Ti)8O22)(OH,F,Cl,O)2
Oβ“˜ ZirconZr(SiO4)
Oβ“˜ ThoriteTh(SiO4)
Oβ“˜ BastnΓ€site(Ce/Nd/Y/REE)(CO3)F
Oβ“˜ Synchysite-(Y)CaY(CO3)2F
Oβ“˜ MonaziteREE(PO4)
Oβ“˜ Uraninite var. Thorian Uraninite(U,Th)O2
Oβ“˜ Pyrochlore GroupA2Nb2(O,OH)6Z
Oβ“˜ Rutile var. Ilmenorutile(Ti,Nb)O2
Oβ“˜ AnataseTiO2
Oβ“˜ BrookiteTiO2
Oβ“˜ UraniniteUO2
Oβ“˜ RutileTiO2
FFluorine
Fβ“˜ Amphibole SupergroupAB2C5((Si,Al,Ti)8O22)(OH,F,Cl,O)2
Fβ“˜ FluoriteCaF2
Fβ“˜ BastnΓ€site(Ce/Nd/Y/REE)(CO3)F
Fβ“˜ Synchysite-(Y)CaY(CO3)2F
AlAluminium
Alβ“˜ Amphibole SupergroupAB2C5((Si,Al,Ti)8O22)(OH,F,Cl,O)2
SiSilicon
Siβ“˜ Pyroxene GroupADSi2O6
Siβ“˜ Amphibole SupergroupAB2C5((Si,Al,Ti)8O22)(OH,F,Cl,O)2
Siβ“˜ ZirconZr(SiO4)
Siβ“˜ ThoriteTh(SiO4)
PPhosphorus
Pβ“˜ MonaziteREE(PO4)
SSulfur
Sβ“˜ ChalcopyriteCuFeS2
Sβ“˜ PyriteFeS2
Sβ“˜ SphaleriteZnS
Sβ“˜ PyrrhotiteFe1-xS
Sβ“˜ GalenaPbS
Sβ“˜ ArsenopyriteFeAsS
Sβ“˜ CobaltiteCoAsS
Sβ“˜ AcanthiteAg2S
ClChlorine
Clβ“˜ Amphibole SupergroupAB2C5((Si,Al,Ti)8O22)(OH,F,Cl,O)2
CaCalcium
Caβ“˜ FluoriteCaF2
Caβ“˜ Synchysite-(Y)CaY(CO3)2F
TiTitanium
Tiβ“˜ Amphibole SupergroupAB2C5((Si,Al,Ti)8O22)(OH,F,Cl,O)2
Tiβ“˜ Rutile var. Ilmenorutile(Ti,Nb)O2
Tiβ“˜ AnataseTiO2
Tiβ“˜ BrookiteTiO2
Tiβ“˜ RutileTiO2
FeIron
Feβ“˜ FrohbergiteFeTe2
Feβ“˜ ChalcopyriteCuFeS2
Feβ“˜ PyriteFeS2
Feβ“˜ PyrrhotiteFe1-xS
Feβ“˜ MagnetiteFe2+Fe23+O4
Feβ“˜ ArsenopyriteFeAsS
CoCobalt
Coβ“˜ CobaltiteCoAsS
CuCopper
Cuβ“˜ VulcaniteCuTe
Cuβ“˜ ChalcopyriteCuFeS2
ZnZinc
Znβ“˜ SphaleriteZnS
AsArsenic
Asβ“˜ ArsenopyriteFeAsS
Asβ“˜ CobaltiteCoAsS
YYttrium
Yβ“˜ BastnΓ€site(Ce/Nd/Y/REE)(CO3)F
Yβ“˜ Synchysite-(Y)CaY(CO3)2F
ZrZirconium
Zrβ“˜ ZirconZr(SiO4)
NbNiobium
Nbβ“˜ Hydroxyplumbopyrochlore (Pb1.5◻0.5)Nb2O6(OH)
Nbβ“˜ Pyrochlore GroupA2Nb2(O,OH)6Z
Nbβ“˜ Rutile var. Ilmenorutile(Ti,Nb)O2
AgSilver
Agβ“˜ HessiteAg2Te
Agβ“˜ VolynskiteAgBiTe2
Agβ“˜ AcanthiteAg2S
TeTellurium
Teβ“˜ VulcaniteCuTe
Teβ“˜ FrohbergiteFeTe2
Teβ“˜ HessiteAg2Te
Teβ“˜ AltaitePbTe
Teβ“˜ VolynskiteAgBiTe2
Teβ“˜ TelluriumTe
CeCerium
Ceβ“˜ BastnΓ€site(Ce/Nd/Y/REE)(CO3)F
NdNeodymium
Ndβ“˜ BastnΓ€site(Ce/Nd/Y/REE)(CO3)F
AuGold
Auβ“˜ GoldAu
PbLead
Pbβ“˜ Hydroxyplumbopyrochlore (Pb1.5◻0.5)Nb2O6(OH)
Pbβ“˜ GalenaPbS
Pbβ“˜ AltaitePbTe
BiBismuth
Biβ“˜ VolynskiteAgBiTe2
Biβ“˜ BismuthBi
ThThorium
Thβ“˜ ThoriteTh(SiO4)
Thβ“˜ Uraninite var. Thorian Uraninite(U,Th)O2
UUranium
Uβ“˜ Uraninite var. Thorian Uraninite(U,Th)O2
Uβ“˜ UraniniteUO2

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