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Josva Mine, Josva Peninsula, Alangorssuaq, Kujalleq, Greenland i
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Kujalleq Municipality
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Kujalleq	Municipality
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Three sturdy men in front of newly constructed buildings at Josva copper mine.

Josva Mine, Josva Peninsula, Alangorssuaq, Kujalleq, Greenland

Extract of drone survey conducted across the Josva mine mineralisation zone

Josva Mine, Josva Peninsula, Alangorssuaq, Kujalleq, Greenland

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Josva Mine, Josva Peninsula, Alangorssuaq, Kujalleq, Greenland

Three sturdy men in front of newly constructed buildings at Josva copper mine.

Josva Mine, Josva Peninsula, Alangorssuaq, Kujalleq, Greenland

Extract of drone survey conducted across the Josva mine mineralisation zone

Josva Mine, Josva Peninsula, Alangorssuaq, Kujalleq, Greenland

Skarn

Josva Mine, Josva Peninsula, Alangorssuaq, Kujalleq, Greenland

Three sturdy men in front of newly constructed buildings at Josva copper mine.

Josva Mine, Josva Peninsula, Alangorssuaq, Kujalleq, Greenland

Extract of drone survey conducted across the Josva mine mineralisation zone

Josva Mine, Josva Peninsula, Alangorssuaq, Kujalleq, Greenland

Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):

60° 52' 37'' North , 48° 6' 58'' West

Latitude & Longitude (decimal):

G#: ffvf346f4

Type:

Köppen climate type:

Nearest Settlements:

Place	Population	Distance
Arsuk	145 (2013)	37.7km
Kangilinnguit	164 (2017)	39.5km

Mindat Locality ID:

12130

Long-form identifier:

mindat:1:2:12130:6

GUID (UUID V4):

Other/historical names associated with this locality:

Wheal Julia

Other Languages:

Danish:

Josvaminen, Kujalleq Kommune, Grønland

A copper mine, operated from 1853 to 1855 (as Wheal Julia) and then 1904 to 1915. Located about 60 km SSE of Arsuk.

Select Mineral List Type

Standard Detailed Gallery Strunz Chemical Elements

Mineral List

30 valid minerals.

Detailed Mineral List:

ⓘ Actinolite

Formula: ◻Ca₂(Mg_4.5-2.5Fe_0.5-2.5)Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂

References:

Harry, W. T., Soen, Oen Ing (1964) The Pre-Cambrian Basement of Alángorssuaq South Greenland and Its Copper Mineralization at Josvaminen. Meddelelser om Grønland Vol. 179 (1) C.A.Reitzel

ⓘ Albite

Formula: Na(AlSi₃O₈)

References:

Harry, W. T., Soen, Oen Ing (1964) The Pre-Cambrian Basement of Alángorssuaq South Greenland and Its Copper Mineralization at Josvaminen. Meddelelser om Grønland Vol. 179 (1) C.A.Reitzel

ⓘ 'Andradite-Grossular Series'

References:

Harry, W. T., Soen, Oen Ing (1964) The Pre-Cambrian Basement of Alángorssuaq South Greenland and Its Copper Mineralization at Josvaminen. Meddelelser om Grønland Vol. 179 (1) C.A.Reitzel

ⓘ 'Apatite'

Formula: Ca₅(PO₄)₃(Cl/F/OH)

References:

Harry, W. T., Soen, Oen Ing (1964) The Pre-Cambrian Basement of Alángorssuaq South Greenland and Its Copper Mineralization at Josvaminen. Meddelelser om Grønland Vol. 179 (1) C.A.Reitzel

ⓘ Azurite

Formula: Cu₃(CO₃)₂(OH)₂

References:

Harry, W. T., Soen, Oen Ing (1964) The Pre-Cambrian Basement of Alángorssuaq South Greenland and Its Copper Mineralization at Josvaminen. Meddelelser om Grønland Vol. 179 (1) C.A.Reitzel

ⓘ 'Biotite'

Formula: K(Fe²⁺/Mg)₂(Al/Fe³⁺/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]₂Si₂O₁₀)(OH/F)₂

References:

Harry, W. T., Soen, Oen Ing (1964) The Pre-Cambrian Basement of Alángorssuaq South Greenland and Its Copper Mineralization at Josvaminen. Meddelelser om Grønland Vol. 179 (1) C.A.Reitzel

ⓘ Bornite

Formula: Cu₅FeS₄

References:

Harry, W. T., Soen, Oen Ing (1964) The Pre-Cambrian Basement of Alángorssuaq South Greenland and Its Copper Mineralization at Josvaminen. Meddelelser om Grønland Vol. 179 (1) C.A.Reitzel

Stendal, H. (2000) Greenstone belts in Greenland and related mineral occurrences - an overview. In Abstract volume and Field trip Guidebook, 2nd annual GEODE-Fennoscandian shield field workshop on Palaeoproterozoic and Archean greenstone belts and VMS districts in the Fennoscandian Shield (Vol. 28).

www.geus.dk (2004) http://www.geus.dk/minex/go01.pdf

ⓘ Calcite

Formula: CaCO₃

References:

Harry, W. T., Soen, Oen Ing (1964) The Pre-Cambrian Basement of Alángorssuaq South Greenland and Its Copper Mineralization at Josvaminen. Meddelelser om Grønland Vol. 179 (1) C.A.Reitzel

ⓘ Chalcocite

Formula: Cu₂S

References:

Harry, W. T., Soen, Oen Ing (1964) The Pre-Cambrian Basement of Alángorssuaq South Greenland and Its Copper Mineralization at Josvaminen. Meddelelser om Grønland Vol. 179 (1) C.A.Reitzel

ⓘ Chalcopyrite

Formula: CuFeS₂

References:

Harry, W. T., Soen, Oen Ing (1964) The Pre-Cambrian Basement of Alángorssuaq South Greenland and Its Copper Mineralization at Josvaminen. Meddelelser om Grønland Vol. 179 (1) C.A.Reitzel

www.geus.dk (2004) http://www.geus.dk/minex/go01.pdf

ⓘ 'Chlorite Group'

References:

Harry, W. T., Soen, Oen Ing (1964) The Pre-Cambrian Basement of Alángorssuaq South Greenland and Its Copper Mineralization at Josvaminen. Meddelelser om Grønland Vol. 179 (1) C.A.Reitzel

ⓘ Clinozoisite

Formula: (CaCa)(AlAlAl)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)

References:

Harry, W. T., Soen, Oen Ing (1964) The Pre-Cambrian Basement of Alángorssuaq South Greenland and Its Copper Mineralization at Josvaminen. Meddelelser om Grønland Vol. 179 (1) C.A.Reitzel

ⓘ Covellite

Formula: CuS

References:

Harry, W. T., Soen, Oen Ing (1964) The Pre-Cambrian Basement of Alángorssuaq South Greenland and Its Copper Mineralization at Josvaminen. Meddelelser om Grønland Vol. 179 (1) C.A.Reitzel

ⓘ Digenite

Formula: Cu₉S₅

References:

Harry, W. T., Soen, Oen Ing (1964) The Pre-Cambrian Basement of Alángorssuaq South Greenland and Its Copper Mineralization at Josvaminen. Meddelelser om Grønland Vol. 179 (1) C.A.Reitzel

ⓘ Diopside

Formula: CaMgSi₂O₆

References:

Harry, W. T., Soen, Oen Ing (1964) The Pre-Cambrian Basement of Alángorssuaq South Greenland and Its Copper Mineralization at Josvaminen. Meddelelser om Grønland Vol. 179 (1) C.A.Reitzel

ⓘ Epidote

Formula: (CaCa)(AlAlFe³⁺)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)

References:

Harry, W. T., Soen, Oen Ing (1964) The Pre-Cambrian Basement of Alángorssuaq South Greenland and Its Copper Mineralization at Josvaminen. Meddelelser om Grønland Vol. 179 (1) C.A.Reitzel

ⓘ Fluorite

Formula: CaF₂

References:

Harry, W. T., Soen, Oen Ing (1964) The Pre-Cambrian Basement of Alángorssuaq South Greenland and Its Copper Mineralization at Josvaminen. Meddelelser om Grønland Vol. 179 (1) C.A.Reitzel

ⓘ Galena

Formula: PbS

References:

Harry, W. T., Soen, Oen Ing (1964) The Pre-Cambrian Basement of Alángorssuaq South Greenland and Its Copper Mineralization at Josvaminen. Meddelelser om Grønland Vol. 179 (1) C.A.Reitzel

ⓘ Hematite

Formula: Fe₂O₃

References:

Harry, W. T., Soen, Oen Ing (1964) The Pre-Cambrian Basement of Alángorssuaq South Greenland and Its Copper Mineralization at Josvaminen. Meddelelser om Grønland Vol. 179 (1) C.A.Reitzel

ⓘ Ilmenite

Formula: Fe²⁺TiO₃

References:

Harry, W. T., Soen, Oen Ing (1964) The Pre-Cambrian Basement of Alángorssuaq South Greenland and Its Copper Mineralization at Josvaminen. Meddelelser om Grønland Vol. 179 (1) C.A.Reitzel

www.geus.dk (2004) http://www.geus.dk/minex/go01.pdf

ⓘ 'K Feldspar'

References:

Harry, W. T., Soen, Oen Ing (1964) The Pre-Cambrian Basement of Alángorssuaq South Greenland and Its Copper Mineralization at Josvaminen. Meddelelser om Grønland Vol. 179 (1) C.A.Reitzel

ⓘ Magnetite

Formula: Fe²⁺Fe³⁺₂O₄

References:

Harry, W. T., Soen, Oen Ing (1964) The Pre-Cambrian Basement of Alángorssuaq South Greenland and Its Copper Mineralization at Josvaminen. Meddelelser om Grønland Vol. 179 (1) C.A.Reitzel

www.geus.dk (2004) http://www.geus.dk/minex/go01.pdf

ⓘ Malachite

Formula: Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂

References:

Harry, W. T., Soen, Oen Ing (1964) The Pre-Cambrian Basement of Alángorssuaq South Greenland and Its Copper Mineralization at Josvaminen. Meddelelser om Grønland Vol. 179 (1) C.A.Reitzel

ⓘ Molybdenite

Formula: MoS₂

References:

Harry, W. T., Soen, Oen Ing (1964) The Pre-Cambrian Basement of Alángorssuaq South Greenland and Its Copper Mineralization at Josvaminen. Meddelelser om Grønland Vol. 179 (1) C.A.Reitzel

ⓘ Muscovite

Formula: KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂

References:

Harry, W. T., Soen, Oen Ing (1964) The Pre-Cambrian Basement of Alángorssuaq South Greenland and Its Copper Mineralization at Josvaminen. Meddelelser om Grønland Vol. 179 (1) C.A.Reitzel

ⓘ Native Copper

Formula: Cu

References:

Harry, W. T., Soen, Oen Ing (1964) The Pre-Cambrian Basement of Alángorssuaq South Greenland and Its Copper Mineralization at Josvaminen. Meddelelser om Grønland Vol. 179 (1) C.A.Reitzel

ⓘ Native Gold

Formula: Au

References:

www.geus.dk (2004) http://www.geus.dk/minex/go01.pdf

ⓘ Native Gold var. Electrum

Formula: (Au,Ag)

References:

Harry, W. T., Soen, Oen Ing (1964) The Pre-Cambrian Basement of Alángorssuaq South Greenland and Its Copper Mineralization at Josvaminen. Meddelelser om Grønland Vol. 179 (1) C.A.Reitzel

www.geus.dk (2004) http://www.geus.dk/minex/go01.pdf

ⓘ Prehnite

Formula: Ca₂Al₂Si₃O₁₀(OH)₂

References:

Dana 6:A2:82.

Harry, W. T., Soen, Oen Ing (1964) The Pre-Cambrian Basement of Alángorssuaq South Greenland and Its Copper Mineralization at Josvaminen. Meddelelser om Grønland Vol. 179 (1) C.A.Reitzel

ⓘ Pyrite

Formula: FeS₂

References:

Harry, W. T., Soen, Oen Ing (1964) The Pre-Cambrian Basement of Alángorssuaq South Greenland and Its Copper Mineralization at Josvaminen. Meddelelser om Grønland Vol. 179 (1) C.A.Reitzel

ⓘ Quartz

Formula: SiO₂

References:

Harry, W. T., Soen, Oen Ing (1964) The Pre-Cambrian Basement of Alángorssuaq South Greenland and Its Copper Mineralization at Josvaminen. Meddelelser om Grønland Vol. 179 (1) C.A.Reitzel

ⓘ 'Scapolite'

References:

Harry, W. T., Soen, Oen Ing (1964) The Pre-Cambrian Basement of Alángorssuaq South Greenland and Its Copper Mineralization at Josvaminen. Meddelelser om Grønland Vol. 179 (1) C.A.Reitzel

ⓘ Sphalerite

Formula: ZnS

References:

Harry, W. T., Soen, Oen Ing (1964) The Pre-Cambrian Basement of Alángorssuaq South Greenland and Its Copper Mineralization at Josvaminen. Meddelelser om Grønland Vol. 179 (1) C.A.Reitzel

ⓘ 'Stilbite Subgroup'

Formula: M_6-7[Al_8-9Si_27-28O₇₂] · nH₂O

References:

Harry, W. T., Soen, Oen Ing (1964) The Pre-Cambrian Basement of Alángorssuaq South Greenland and Its Copper Mineralization at Josvaminen. Meddelelser om Grønland Vol. 179 (1) C.A.Reitzel

ⓘ Tenorite

Formula: CuO

References:

Harry, W. T., Soen, Oen Ing (1964) The Pre-Cambrian Basement of Alángorssuaq South Greenland and Its Copper Mineralization at Josvaminen. Meddelelser om Grønland Vol. 179 (1) C.A.Reitzel

ⓘ Titanite

Formula: CaTi(SiO₄)O

References:

Harry, W. T., Soen, Oen Ing (1964) The Pre-Cambrian Basement of Alángorssuaq South Greenland and Its Copper Mineralization at Josvaminen. Meddelelser om Grønland Vol. 179 (1) C.A.Reitzel

ⓘ Wittichenite

Formula: Cu₃BiS₃

References:

Harry, W. T., Soen, Oen Ing (1964) The Pre-Cambrian Basement of Alángorssuaq South Greenland and Its Copper Mineralization at Josvaminen. Meddelelser om Grønland Vol. 179 (1) C.A.Reitzel

ⓘ Zoisite

Formula: (CaCa)(AlAlAl)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)

References:

Harry, W. T., Soen, Oen Ing (1964) The Pre-Cambrian Basement of Alángorssuaq South Greenland and Its Copper Mineralization at Josvaminen. Meddelelser om Grønland Vol. 179 (1) C.A.Reitzel

Gallery:

List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification

Group 1 - Elements
ⓘ	Native Copper	1.AA.05	Cu
ⓘ	Native Gold var. Electrum	1.AA.05	(Au,Ag)
ⓘ		1.AA.05	Au
Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts
ⓘ	Chalcocite	2.BA.05	Cu₂S
ⓘ	Digenite	2.BA.10	Cu₉S₅
ⓘ	Bornite	2.BA.15	Cu₅FeS₄
ⓘ	Covellite	2.CA.05a	CuS
ⓘ	Sphalerite	2.CB.05a	ZnS
ⓘ	Chalcopyrite	2.CB.10a	CuFeS₂
ⓘ	Galena	2.CD.10	PbS
ⓘ	Molybdenite	2.EA.30	MoS₂
ⓘ	Pyrite	2.EB.05a	FeS₂
ⓘ	Wittichenite	2.GA.20	Cu₃BiS₃
Group 3 - Halides
ⓘ	Fluorite	3.AB.25	CaF₂
Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides
ⓘ	Tenorite	4.AB.10	CuO
ⓘ	Magnetite	4.BB.05	Fe²⁺Fe³⁺₂O₄
ⓘ	Hematite	4.CB.05	Fe₂O₃
ⓘ	Ilmenite	4.CB.05	Fe²⁺TiO₃
ⓘ	Quartz	4.DA.05	SiO₂
Group 5 - Nitrates and Carbonates
ⓘ	Calcite	5.AB.05	CaCO₃
ⓘ	Azurite	5.BA.05	Cu₃(CO₃)₂(OH)₂
ⓘ	Malachite	5.BA.10	Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂
Group 9 - Silicates
ⓘ	Titanite	9.AG.15	CaTi(SiO₄)O
ⓘ	Clinozoisite	9.BG.05a	(CaCa)(AlAlAl)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
ⓘ	Epidote	9.BG.05a	(CaCa)(AlAlFe³⁺)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
ⓘ	Zoisite	9.BG.10	(CaCa)(AlAlAl)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
ⓘ	Diopside	9.DA.15	CaMgSi₂O₆
ⓘ	Actinolite	9.DE.10	◻Ca₂(Mg_4.5-2.5Fe_0.5-2.5)Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂
ⓘ	Prehnite	9.DP.20	Ca₂Al₂Si₃O₁₀(OH)₂
ⓘ	Muscovite	9.EC.15	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
ⓘ	Albite	9.FA.35	Na(AlSi₃O₈)
Unclassified
ⓘ	'Biotite'	-	K(Fe²⁺/Mg)₂(Al/Fe³⁺/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]₂Si₂O₁₀)(OH/F)₂
ⓘ	'Chlorite Group'	-
ⓘ	'Stilbite Subgroup'	-	M_6-7[Al_8-9Si_27-28O₇₂] · nH₂O
ⓘ	'Andradite-Grossular Series'	-
ⓘ	'Scapolite'	-
ⓘ	'K Feldspar'	-
ⓘ	'Apatite'	-	Ca₅(PO₄)₃(Cl/F/OH)

List of minerals for each chemical element

H	Hydrogen
H	ⓘ Actinolite	◻Ca₂(Mg_4.5-2.5Fe_0.5-2.5)Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂
H	ⓘ Azurite	Cu₃(CO₃)₂(OH)₂
H	ⓘ Biotite	K(Fe²⁺/Mg)₂(Al/Fe³⁺/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]₂Si₂O₁₀)(OH/F)₂
H	ⓘ Clinozoisite	(CaCa)(AlAlAl)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
H	ⓘ Epidote	(CaCa)(AlAlFe³⁺)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
H	ⓘ Malachite	Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂
H	ⓘ Muscovite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
H	ⓘ Prehnite	Ca₂Al₂Si₃O₁₀(OH)₂
H	ⓘ Stilbite Subgroup	M_6-7[Al_8-9Si_27-28O₇₂] · nH₂O
H	ⓘ Zoisite	(CaCa)(AlAlAl)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
H	ⓘ Apatite	Ca₅(PO₄)₃(Cl/F/OH)
C	Carbon
C	ⓘ Azurite	Cu₃(CO₃)₂(OH)₂
C	ⓘ Calcite	CaCO₃
C	ⓘ Malachite	Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂
O	Oxygen
O	ⓘ Actinolite	◻Ca₂(Mg_4.5-2.5Fe_0.5-2.5)Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂
O	ⓘ Albite	Na(AlSi₃O₈)
O	ⓘ Azurite	Cu₃(CO₃)₂(OH)₂
O	ⓘ Biotite	K(Fe²⁺/Mg)₂(Al/Fe³⁺/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]₂Si₂O₁₀)(OH/F)₂
O	ⓘ Calcite	CaCO₃
O	ⓘ Clinozoisite	(CaCa)(AlAlAl)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
O	ⓘ Diopside	CaMgSi₂O₆
O	ⓘ Epidote	(CaCa)(AlAlFe³⁺)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
O	ⓘ Hematite	Fe₂O₃
O	ⓘ Ilmenite	Fe²⁺TiO₃
O	ⓘ Magnetite	Fe²⁺Fe₂³⁺O₄
O	ⓘ Malachite	Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂
O	ⓘ Muscovite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
O	ⓘ Prehnite	Ca₂Al₂Si₃O₁₀(OH)₂
O	ⓘ Quartz	SiO₂
O	ⓘ Stilbite Subgroup	M_6-7[Al_8-9Si_27-28O₇₂] · nH₂O
O	ⓘ Tenorite	CuO
O	ⓘ Titanite	CaTi(SiO₄)O
O	ⓘ Zoisite	(CaCa)(AlAlAl)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
O	ⓘ Andradite-Grossular Series
O	ⓘ Apatite	Ca₅(PO₄)₃(Cl/F/OH)
F	Fluorine
F	ⓘ Biotite	K(Fe²⁺/Mg)₂(Al/Fe³⁺/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]₂Si₂O₁₀)(OH/F)₂
F	ⓘ Fluorite	CaF₂
F	ⓘ Apatite	Ca₅(PO₄)₃(Cl/F/OH)
Na	Sodium
Na	ⓘ Albite	Na(AlSi₃O₈)
Mg	Magnesium
Mg	ⓘ Actinolite	◻Ca₂(Mg_4.5-2.5Fe_0.5-2.5)Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂
Mg	ⓘ Biotite	K(Fe²⁺/Mg)₂(Al/Fe³⁺/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]₂Si₂O₁₀)(OH/F)₂
Mg	ⓘ Diopside	CaMgSi₂O₆
Al	Aluminium
Al	ⓘ Albite	Na(AlSi₃O₈)
Al	ⓘ Biotite	K(Fe²⁺/Mg)₂(Al/Fe³⁺/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]₂Si₂O₁₀)(OH/F)₂
Al	ⓘ Clinozoisite	(CaCa)(AlAlAl)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
Al	ⓘ Epidote	(CaCa)(AlAlFe³⁺)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
Al	ⓘ Muscovite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
Al	ⓘ Prehnite	Ca₂Al₂Si₃O₁₀(OH)₂
Al	ⓘ Stilbite Subgroup	M_6-7[Al_8-9Si_27-28O₇₂] · nH₂O
Al	ⓘ Zoisite	(CaCa)(AlAlAl)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
Al	ⓘ Andradite-Grossular Series
Si	Silicon
Si	ⓘ Actinolite	◻Ca₂(Mg_4.5-2.5Fe_0.5-2.5)Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂
Si	ⓘ Albite	Na(AlSi₃O₈)
Si	ⓘ Biotite	K(Fe²⁺/Mg)₂(Al/Fe³⁺/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]₂Si₂O₁₀)(OH/F)₂
Si	ⓘ Clinozoisite	(CaCa)(AlAlAl)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
Si	ⓘ Diopside	CaMgSi₂O₆
Si	ⓘ Epidote	(CaCa)(AlAlFe³⁺)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
Si	ⓘ Muscovite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
Si	ⓘ Prehnite	Ca₂Al₂Si₃O₁₀(OH)₂
Si	ⓘ Quartz	SiO₂
Si	ⓘ Stilbite Subgroup	M_6-7[Al_8-9Si_27-28O₇₂] · nH₂O
Si	ⓘ Titanite	CaTi(SiO₄)O
Si	ⓘ Zoisite	(CaCa)(AlAlAl)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
Si	ⓘ Andradite-Grossular Series
P	Phosphorus
P	ⓘ Apatite	Ca₅(PO₄)₃(Cl/F/OH)
S	Sulfur
S	ⓘ Bornite	Cu₅FeS₄
S	ⓘ Chalcopyrite	CuFeS₂
S	ⓘ Chalcocite	Cu₂S
S	ⓘ Covellite	CuS
S	ⓘ Digenite	Cu₉S₅
S	ⓘ Galena	PbS
S	ⓘ Molybdenite	MoS₂
S	ⓘ Pyrite	FeS₂
S	ⓘ Sphalerite	ZnS
S	ⓘ Wittichenite	Cu₃BiS₃
Cl	Chlorine
Cl	ⓘ Apatite	Ca₅(PO₄)₃(Cl/F/OH)
K	Potassium
K	ⓘ Biotite	K(Fe²⁺/Mg)₂(Al/Fe³⁺/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]₂Si₂O₁₀)(OH/F)₂
K	ⓘ Muscovite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
Ca	Calcium
Ca	ⓘ Actinolite	◻Ca₂(Mg_4.5-2.5Fe_0.5-2.5)Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂
Ca	ⓘ Calcite	CaCO₃
Ca	ⓘ Clinozoisite	(CaCa)(AlAlAl)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
Ca	ⓘ Diopside	CaMgSi₂O₆
Ca	ⓘ Epidote	(CaCa)(AlAlFe³⁺)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
Ca	ⓘ Fluorite	CaF₂
Ca	ⓘ Prehnite	Ca₂Al₂Si₃O₁₀(OH)₂
Ca	ⓘ Titanite	CaTi(SiO₄)O
Ca	ⓘ Zoisite	(CaCa)(AlAlAl)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
Ca	ⓘ Andradite-Grossular Series
Ca	ⓘ Apatite	Ca₅(PO₄)₃(Cl/F/OH)
Ti	Titanium
Ti	ⓘ Biotite	K(Fe²⁺/Mg)₂(Al/Fe³⁺/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]₂Si₂O₁₀)(OH/F)₂
Ti	ⓘ Ilmenite	Fe²⁺TiO₃
Ti	ⓘ Titanite	CaTi(SiO₄)O
Fe	Iron
Fe	ⓘ Actinolite	◻Ca₂(Mg_4.5-2.5Fe_0.5-2.5)Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂
Fe	ⓘ Biotite	K(Fe²⁺/Mg)₂(Al/Fe³⁺/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]₂Si₂O₁₀)(OH/F)₂
Fe	ⓘ Bornite	Cu₅FeS₄
Fe	ⓘ Chalcopyrite	CuFeS₂
Fe	ⓘ Epidote	(CaCa)(AlAlFe³⁺)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
Fe	ⓘ Hematite	Fe₂O₃
Fe	ⓘ Ilmenite	Fe²⁺TiO₃
Fe	ⓘ Magnetite	Fe²⁺Fe₂³⁺O₄
Fe	ⓘ Pyrite	FeS₂
Fe	ⓘ Andradite-Grossular Series
Cu	Copper
Cu	ⓘ Azurite	Cu₃(CO₃)₂(OH)₂
Cu	ⓘ Bornite	Cu₅FeS₄
Cu	ⓘ Chalcopyrite	CuFeS₂
Cu	ⓘ Chalcocite	Cu₂S
Cu	ⓘ Covellite	CuS
Cu	ⓘ Native Copper	Cu
Cu	ⓘ Digenite	Cu₉S₅
Cu	ⓘ Malachite	Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂
Cu	ⓘ Tenorite	CuO
Cu	ⓘ Wittichenite	Cu₃BiS₃
Zn	Zinc
Zn	ⓘ Sphalerite	ZnS
Mo	Molybdenum
Mo	ⓘ Molybdenite	MoS₂
Ag	Silver
Ag	ⓘ Native Gold var. Electrum	(Au,Ag)
Au	Gold
Au	ⓘ Native Gold var. Electrum	(Au,Ag)
Au	ⓘ Native Gold	Au
Pb	Lead
Pb	ⓘ Galena	PbS
Bi	Bismuth
Bi	ⓘ Wittichenite	Cu₃BiS₃

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References

https://www.amaroqminerals.com/projects/sava-copper-belt/

Harry, W. T., Soen, Oen Ing (1964) The Pre-Cambrian Basement of Alángorssuaq South Greenland and Its Copper Mineralization at Josvaminen. Meddelelser om Grønland Vol. 179 (1) C.A.Reitzel

www.explorenorth.com (n.d.) http://www.explorenorth.com/library/weekly/aa112400a.htm

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