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Iron Duke Mine, Iron Duke Complex, Middleback Range, Pastoral Unincorporated Area, South Australia, Australia i
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Middleback Range	Locality (Australia)
Pastoral Unincorporated Area	Unincorporated Area
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Blast at the Iron Duke mine

Iron Duke Mine, Iron Duke Complex, Middleback Range, Pastoral Unincorporated Area, South Australia, Australia

Iron Duke Mine

Iron Duke Mine, Iron Duke Complex, Middleback Range, Pastoral Unincorporated Area, South Australia, Australia

Dolomite

Iron Duke Mine, Iron Duke Complex, Middleback Range, Pastoral Unincorporated Area, South Australia, Australia

Blast at the Iron Duke mine

Iron Duke Mine, Iron Duke Complex, Middleback Range, Pastoral Unincorporated Area, South Australia, Australia

Iron Duke Mine

Iron Duke Mine, Iron Duke Complex, Middleback Range, Pastoral Unincorporated Area, South Australia, Australia

Dolomite

Iron Duke Mine, Iron Duke Complex, Middleback Range, Pastoral Unincorporated Area, South Australia, Australia

Blast at the Iron Duke mine

Iron Duke Mine, Iron Duke Complex, Middleback Range, Pastoral Unincorporated Area, South Australia, Australia

Iron Duke Mine

Iron Duke Mine, Iron Duke Complex, Middleback Range, Pastoral Unincorporated Area, South Australia, Australia

Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):

33° 16' 23'' South , 137° 6' 55'' East

Latitude & Longitude (decimal):

G#: r41d8nu2c

Type:

Köppen climate type:

BSk : Cold semi-arid (steppe) climate

Nearest Settlements:

Place	Population	Distance
Miltalie	133 (2018)	43.3km
Cowell	882 (2012)	48.9km
Whyalla	19,645 (2013)	49.7km

Mindat Locality ID:

11986

Long-form identifier:

mindat:1:2:11986:0

GUID (UUID V4):

A large operating open cut iron mine, run by OneSteel. Access is difficult. The workforce is based in Whyalla. Hosted by a magnetite-hematite rich Proterozoic iron formation, running over 60km, with several major mines.

Select Mineral List Type

Standard Detailed Gallery Strunz Chemical Elements

Mineral List

20 valid minerals.

Detailed Mineral List:

ⓘ Baryte

Formula: BaSO₄

References:

Francis, Glyn L. (2010) Minerals from the South Middleback Range deposits 2003-2008. Glyn L Francis Self published. p.1-45.

ⓘ Bornite

Formula: Cu₅FeS₄

References:

Francis, Glyn L. (2010) Minerals from the South Middleback Range deposits 2003-2008. Glyn L Francis Self published. p.1-45.

ⓘ Calcite

Formula: CaCO₃

References:

Francis, Glyn L. (2010) Minerals from the South Middleback Range deposits 2003-2008. Glyn L Francis Self published. p.1-45.

ⓘ Chalcanthite

Formula: CuSO₄ · 5H₂O

References:

Francis, Glyn L. (2010) Minerals from the South Middleback Range deposits 2003-2008. Glyn L Francis Self published. p.1-45.

ⓘ Chalcocite

Formula: Cu₂S

References:

Francis, Glyn L. (2010) Minerals from the South Middleback Range deposits 2003-2008. Glyn L Francis Self published. p.1-45.

ⓘ Chalcopyrite

Formula: CuFeS₂

References:

Francis, Glyn L. (2010) Minerals from the South Middleback Range deposits 2003-2008. Glyn L Francis Self published. p.1-45.

ⓘ Dolomite

Formula: CaMg(CO₃)₂

References:

Francis, Glyn L. (2010) Minerals from the South Middleback Range deposits 2003-2008. Glyn L Francis Self published. p.1-45.

ⓘ Dufrénite

Formula: Ca_0.5Fe²⁺Fe³⁺₅(PO₄)₄(OH)₆ · 2H₂O

References:

Francis, Glyn L. (2010) Minerals from the South Middleback Range deposits 2003-2008. Glyn L Francis Self published. p.1-45.

ⓘ Goethite

Formula: Fe³⁺O(OH)

References:

SA Geodata Database - Mineral Deposit Details Deposit Number: 3013

Francis, Glyn L. (2010) Minerals from the South Middleback Range deposits 2003-2008. Glyn L Francis Self published. p.1-45.

ⓘ Hematite

Formula: Fe₂O₃

References:

SA Geodata Database - Mineral Deposit Details Deposit Number: 3013

Francis, Glyn L. (2010) Minerals from the South Middleback Range deposits 2003-2008. Glyn L Francis Self published. p.1-45.

ⓘ Jarosite

Formula: KFe³⁺₃(SO₄)₂(OH)₆

References:

Francis, Glyn L. (2010) Minerals from the South Middleback Range deposits 2003-2008. Glyn L Francis Self published. p.1-45.

ⓘ Magnesite

Formula: MgCO₃

References:

Francis, Glyn L. (2010) Minerals from the South Middleback Range deposits 2003-2008. Glyn L Francis Self published. p.1-45.

ⓘ Magnetite

Formula: Fe²⁺Fe³⁺₂O₄

References:

SA Geodata Database - Mineral Deposit Details Deposit Number: 3013

ⓘ Malachite

Formula: Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂

References:

Francis, Glyn L. (2010) Minerals from the South Middleback Range deposits 2003-2008. Glyn L Francis Self published. p.1-45.

ⓘ Nontronite

Formula: Na_0.3Fe₂((Si,Al)₄O₁₀)(OH)₂ · nH₂O

References:

Francis, Glyn L. (2010) Minerals from the South Middleback Range deposits 2003-2008. Glyn L Francis Self published. p.1-45.

ⓘ Pyrite

Formula: FeS₂

References:

Francis, Glyn L. (2010) Minerals from the South Middleback Range deposits 2003-2008. Glyn L Francis Self published. p.1-45.

ⓘ Pyrolusite

Formula: Mn⁴⁺O₂

References:

Francis, Glyn L. (2010) Minerals from the South Middleback Range deposits 2003-2008. Glyn L Francis Self published. p.1-45.

ⓘ Quartz

Formula: SiO₂

References:

Plates of Quartz crystals in the collection of Toby Billing

SA Geodata Database - Mineral Deposit Details Deposit Number: 3013

Francis, Glyn L. (2010) Minerals from the South Middleback Range deposits 2003-2008. Glyn L Francis Self published. p.1-45.

ⓘ Siderite

Formula: FeCO₃

References:

Francis, Glyn L. (2010) Minerals from the South Middleback Range deposits 2003-2008. Glyn L Francis Self published. p.1-45.

ⓘ Talc

Formula: Mg₃Si₄O₁₀(OH)₂

References:

Francis, Glyn L. (2010) Minerals from the South Middleback Range deposits 2003-2008. Glyn L Francis Self published. p.1-45.

Gallery:

CaMg(CO₃)₂ⓘ Dolomite

Dolomite

Iron Duke Mine, Iron Duke Complex, Middleback Range, Pastoral Unincorporated Area, South Australia, Australia

Dolomite

Iron Duke Mine, Iron Duke Complex, Middleback Range, Pastoral Unincorporated Area, South Australia, Australia

Dolomite

Iron Duke Mine, Iron Duke Complex, Middleback Range, Pastoral Unincorporated Area, South Australia, Australia

List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification

Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts
ⓘ	Chalcocite	2.BA.05	Cu₂S
ⓘ	Bornite	2.BA.15	Cu₅FeS₄
ⓘ	Chalcopyrite	2.CB.10a	CuFeS₂
ⓘ	Pyrite	2.EB.05a	FeS₂
Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides
ⓘ	Goethite	4.00.	Fe³⁺O(OH)
ⓘ	Magnetite	4.BB.05	Fe²⁺Fe³⁺₂O₄
ⓘ	Hematite	4.CB.05	Fe₂O₃
ⓘ	Quartz	4.DA.05	SiO₂
ⓘ	Pyrolusite	4.DB.05	Mn⁴⁺O₂
Group 5 - Nitrates and Carbonates
ⓘ	Calcite	5.AB.05	CaCO₃
ⓘ	Magnesite	5.AB.05	MgCO₃
ⓘ	Siderite	5.AB.05	FeCO₃
ⓘ	Dolomite	5.AB.10	CaMg(CO₃)₂
ⓘ	Malachite	5.BA.10	Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂
Group 7 - Sulphates, Chromates, Molybdates and Tungstates
ⓘ	Baryte	7.AD.35	BaSO₄
ⓘ	Jarosite	7.BC.10	KFe³⁺₃(SO₄)₂(OH)₆
ⓘ	Chalcanthite	7.CB.20	CuSO₄ · 5H₂O
Group 8 - Phosphates, Arsenates and Vanadates
ⓘ	Dufrénite	8.DK.15	Ca_0.5Fe²⁺Fe³⁺₅(PO₄)₄(OH)₆ · 2H₂O
Group 9 - Silicates
ⓘ	Talc	9.EC.05	Mg₃Si₄O₁₀(OH)₂
ⓘ	Nontronite	9.EC.40	Na_0.3Fe₂((Si,Al)₄O₁₀)(OH)₂ · nH₂O

List of minerals for each chemical element

H	Hydrogen
H	ⓘ Chalcanthite	CuSO₄ · 5H₂O
H	ⓘ Dufrénite	Ca_0.5Fe²⁺Fe₅³⁺(PO₄)₄(OH)₆ · 2H₂O
H	ⓘ Goethite	Fe³⁺O(OH)
H	ⓘ Jarosite	KFe₃³⁺(SO₄)₂(OH)₆
H	ⓘ Malachite	Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂
H	ⓘ Nontronite	Na_0.3Fe₂((Si,Al)₄O₁₀)(OH)₂ · nH₂O
H	ⓘ Talc	Mg₃Si₄O₁₀(OH)₂
C	Carbon
C	ⓘ Calcite	CaCO₃
C	ⓘ Dolomite	CaMg(CO₃)₂
C	ⓘ Magnesite	MgCO₃
C	ⓘ Malachite	Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂
C	ⓘ Siderite	FeCO₃
O	Oxygen
O	ⓘ Baryte	BaSO₄
O	ⓘ Calcite	CaCO₃
O	ⓘ Chalcanthite	CuSO₄ · 5H₂O
O	ⓘ Dolomite	CaMg(CO₃)₂
O	ⓘ Dufrénite	Ca_0.5Fe²⁺Fe₅³⁺(PO₄)₄(OH)₆ · 2H₂O
O	ⓘ Goethite	Fe³⁺O(OH)
O	ⓘ Hematite	Fe₂O₃
O	ⓘ Jarosite	KFe₃³⁺(SO₄)₂(OH)₆
O	ⓘ Magnesite	MgCO₃
O	ⓘ Magnetite	Fe²⁺Fe₂³⁺O₄
O	ⓘ Malachite	Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂
O	ⓘ Nontronite	Na_0.3Fe₂((Si,Al)₄O₁₀)(OH)₂ · nH₂O
O	ⓘ Pyrolusite	Mn⁴⁺O₂
O	ⓘ Quartz	SiO₂
O	ⓘ Siderite	FeCO₃
O	ⓘ Talc	Mg₃Si₄O₁₀(OH)₂
Na	Sodium
Na	ⓘ Nontronite	Na_0.3Fe₂((Si,Al)₄O₁₀)(OH)₂ · nH₂O
Mg	Magnesium
Mg	ⓘ Dolomite	CaMg(CO₃)₂
Mg	ⓘ Magnesite	MgCO₃
Mg	ⓘ Talc	Mg₃Si₄O₁₀(OH)₂
Al	Aluminium
Al	ⓘ Nontronite	Na_0.3Fe₂((Si,Al)₄O₁₀)(OH)₂ · nH₂O
Si	Silicon
Si	ⓘ Nontronite	Na_0.3Fe₂((Si,Al)₄O₁₀)(OH)₂ · nH₂O
Si	ⓘ Quartz	SiO₂
Si	ⓘ Talc	Mg₃Si₄O₁₀(OH)₂
P	Phosphorus
P	ⓘ Dufrénite	Ca_0.5Fe²⁺Fe₅³⁺(PO₄)₄(OH)₆ · 2H₂O
S	Sulfur
S	ⓘ Baryte	BaSO₄
S	ⓘ Bornite	Cu₅FeS₄
S	ⓘ Chalcopyrite	CuFeS₂
S	ⓘ Chalcanthite	CuSO₄ · 5H₂O
S	ⓘ Chalcocite	Cu₂S
S	ⓘ Jarosite	KFe₃³⁺(SO₄)₂(OH)₆
S	ⓘ Pyrite	FeS₂
K	Potassium
K	ⓘ Jarosite	KFe₃³⁺(SO₄)₂(OH)₆
Ca	Calcium
Ca	ⓘ Calcite	CaCO₃
Ca	ⓘ Dolomite	CaMg(CO₃)₂
Ca	ⓘ Dufrénite	Ca_0.5Fe²⁺Fe₅³⁺(PO₄)₄(OH)₆ · 2H₂O
Mn	Manganese
Mn	ⓘ Pyrolusite	Mn⁴⁺O₂
Fe	Iron
Fe	ⓘ Bornite	Cu₅FeS₄
Fe	ⓘ Chalcopyrite	CuFeS₂
Fe	ⓘ Dufrénite	Ca_0.5Fe²⁺Fe₅³⁺(PO₄)₄(OH)₆ · 2H₂O
Fe	ⓘ Goethite	Fe³⁺O(OH)
Fe	ⓘ Hematite	Fe₂O₃
Fe	ⓘ Jarosite	KFe₃³⁺(SO₄)₂(OH)₆
Fe	ⓘ Magnetite	Fe²⁺Fe₂³⁺O₄
Fe	ⓘ Nontronite	Na_0.3Fe₂((Si,Al)₄O₁₀)(OH)₂ · nH₂O
Fe	ⓘ Pyrite	FeS₂
Fe	ⓘ Siderite	FeCO₃
Cu	Copper
Cu	ⓘ Bornite	Cu₅FeS₄
Cu	ⓘ Chalcopyrite	CuFeS₂
Cu	ⓘ Chalcanthite	CuSO₄ · 5H₂O
Cu	ⓘ Chalcocite	Cu₂S
Cu	ⓘ Malachite	Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂
Ba	Barium
Ba	ⓘ Baryte	BaSO₄

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South Australia
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- Gawler CratonCraton
- Middleback RangeMountain Range

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References

Whyalla SI5308 1: 250 000 Mineral Occurrence Map

Francis, Glyn L. (2010) Minerals from the South Middleback Range deposits 2003-2008. Glyn L Francis Self published. p.1-45.

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