Tshepong South Mine (Phakisa), Odendaalsrus, Matjhabeng Local Municipality, Lejweleputswa District Municipality, Free State, South Africai
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Tshepong South Mine (Phakisa) | Mine |
| Odendaalsrus | Town |
| Matjhabeng Local Municipality | Municipality |
| Lejweleputswa District Municipality | Municipality |
| Free State | Province |
| South Africa | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
27° 51' 49'' South , 26° 42' 52'' East
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
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Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kutloanong | 95,008 (2018) | 4.9km |
| Welkom | 431,944 (2013) | 12.8km |
| Allanridge | 31,700 (2012) | 14.0km |
| Virginia | 122,502 (2012) | 30.5km |
| Hennenman | 22,847 (2012) | 32.9km |
Other/historical names associated with this locality:
Free State Geduld Mine
A gold-platinum mine in the Witwatersrand Reef. Produced 26,749 kg gold (1984).
Located on Free State Geduld farm 448 and previously known by that name, Harmony gold mining company renamed it to Tshepong South (Phakisa).
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Standard Detailed Gallery Strunz Chemical ElementsDetailed Mineral List:
| ⓘ Calcite Formula: CaCO3 References: |
| ⓘ Epidote Formula: (CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH) References: |
| ⓘ Isoferroplatinum Formula: Pt3Fe Description: Occurs in the Witwatersrand Reef. References: |
| ⓘ Native Gold Formula: Au References: |
| ⓘ Natrolite Formula: Na2Al2Si3O10 · 2H2O References: |
| ⓘ Pyrite Formula: FeS2 References: |
| ⓘ Pyrophyllite Formula: Al2Si4O10(OH)2 References: |
| ⓘ Quartz Formula: SiO2 References: |
Gallery:
List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification
| Group 1 - Elements | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ⓘ | Native Gold | 1.AA.05 | Au |
| ⓘ | Isoferroplatinum | 1.AG.35 | Pt3Fe |
| Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts | |||
| ⓘ | Pyrite | 2.EB.05a | FeS2 |
| Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides | |||
| ⓘ | Quartz | 4.DA.05 | SiO2 |
| Group 5 - Nitrates and Carbonates | |||
| ⓘ | Calcite | 5.AB.05 | CaCO3 |
| Group 9 - Silicates | |||
| ⓘ | Epidote | 9.BG.05a | (CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH) |
| ⓘ | Pyrophyllite | 9.EC.10 | Al2Si4O10(OH)2 |
| ⓘ | Natrolite | 9.GA.05 | Na2Al2Si3O10 · 2H2O |
List of minerals for each chemical element
| H | Hydrogen | |
|---|---|---|
| H | ⓘ Epidote | (CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH) |
| H | ⓘ Natrolite | Na2Al2Si3O10 · 2H2O |
| H | ⓘ Pyrophyllite | Al2Si4O10(OH)2 |
| C | Carbon | |
| C | ⓘ Calcite | CaCO3 |
| O | Oxygen | |
| O | ⓘ Calcite | CaCO3 |
| O | ⓘ Epidote | (CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH) |
| O | ⓘ Natrolite | Na2Al2Si3O10 · 2H2O |
| O | ⓘ Pyrophyllite | Al2Si4O10(OH)2 |
| O | ⓘ Quartz | SiO2 |
| Na | Sodium | |
| Na | ⓘ Natrolite | Na2Al2Si3O10 · 2H2O |
| Al | Aluminium | |
| Al | ⓘ Epidote | (CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH) |
| Al | ⓘ Natrolite | Na2Al2Si3O10 · 2H2O |
| Al | ⓘ Pyrophyllite | Al2Si4O10(OH)2 |
| Si | Silicon | |
| Si | ⓘ Epidote | (CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH) |
| Si | ⓘ Natrolite | Na2Al2Si3O10 · 2H2O |
| Si | ⓘ Pyrophyllite | Al2Si4O10(OH)2 |
| Si | ⓘ Quartz | SiO2 |
| S | Sulfur | |
| S | ⓘ Pyrite | FeS2 |
| Ca | Calcium | |
| Ca | ⓘ Calcite | CaCO3 |
| Ca | ⓘ Epidote | (CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH) |
| Fe | Iron | |
| Fe | ⓘ Epidote | (CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH) |
| Fe | ⓘ Isoferroplatinum | Pt3Fe |
| Fe | ⓘ Pyrite | FeS2 |
| Pt | Platinum | |
| Pt | ⓘ Isoferroplatinum | Pt3Fe |
| Au | Gold | |
| Au | ⓘ Native Gold | Au |
Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
AfricaContinent
African Plate
- Kalahari Craton
- Kaapvaal CratonCraton
- Karoo basinBasin
Somali PlateTectonic Plate
South Africa
- Witwatersrand goldfieldMining Region
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Tshepong South Mine, Odendaalsrus, Matjhabeng Local Municipality, Lejweleputswa District Municipality, Free State, South Africa