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Rakkurijärvi Cu-(Au) deposit, Kiruna Town Mining District, Kiruna, Norrbotten County, Sweden i
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Rakkurijärvi Cu-(Au) deposit Deposit
Kiruna Town Mining District Mining District
Kiruna Municipality
Norrbotten County County
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):

67° 46' 9'' North , 20° 8' 46'' East

Latitude & Longitude (decimal):

67.76928,20.14625

G#: ukn3d3n09

Type:

Köppen climate type:

Dfc : Subarctic climate

Nearest Settlements:

Place	Population	Distance
Kiruna	17,037 (2017)	10.2km
Tuolluvaara	979 (2017)	11.9km
Jukkasjärvi	607 (2017)	21.7km

Mindat Locality ID:

158941

Long-form identifier:

mindat:1:2:158941:5

GUID (UUID V4):

0

A iron-oxide-Cu-Aug (IOCG) deposit (magnetite breccias), known since 1898.
Part of the Kiruna district.
Located 8 km SSW of the Kirunavaara magnetite-apatite deposit.
70 Mt @ 28.5% Fe at Rakkurijärvi, 11 Mt @ 38.8% Fe and 0.31% Cu at Discovery Zone.

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16 valid minerals.

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

References:

Smith, M., Coppard, J., Herrington, R. (2010) The Geology of the Rakkurijärvi Cu Prospect, Norrbotten County, Sweden. In Porter, T.M., (ed.), Hydrothermal Iron Oxide Copper-Gold and Related Deposits: A Global Perspective, v. 4 - Advances in the Understanding of IOCG Deposits; PGC Publishing, Adelaide, pp. 427-440.

PGC Publishing, Adelaide, pp. 427-440

Drejing-Carroll, David, Hitzman, Murray W., Coller, David (2023) Geology of the Nautanen North Cu-Au-Ag-(Mo) Deposit, Norrbotten, Sweden. Economic Geology, 118 (8) 1765-1794 doi:10.5382/econgeo.5019

Formula: Na(AlSi₃O₈)

References:

Smith, M., Coppard, J., Herrington, R. (2010) The Geology of the Rakkurijärvi Cu Prospect, Norrbotten County, Sweden. In Porter, T.M., (ed.), Hydrothermal Iron Oxide Copper-Gold and Related Deposits: A Global Perspective, v. 4 - Advances in the Understanding of IOCG Deposits; PGC Publishing, Adelaide, pp. 427-440.

PGC Publishing, Adelaide, pp. 427-440

Drejing-Carroll, David, Hitzman, Murray W., Coller, David (2023) Geology of the Nautanen North Cu-Au-Ag-(Mo) Deposit, Norrbotten, Sweden. Economic Geology, 118 (8) 1765-1794 doi:10.5382/econgeo.5019

ⓘ 'Allanite Group'

Formula: (A1²⁺REE³⁺)(M1³⁺M2³⁺M3²⁺)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)

References:

Smith, M., Coppard, J., Herrington, R. (2010) The Geology of the Rakkurijärvi Cu Prospect, Norrbotten County, Sweden. In Porter, T.M., (ed.), Hydrothermal Iron Oxide Copper-Gold and Related Deposits: A Global Perspective, v. 4 - Advances in the Understanding of IOCG Deposits; PGC Publishing, Adelaide, pp. 427-440.

PGC Publishing, Adelaide, pp. 427-440

Formula: Ca₅(PO₄)₃(Cl/F/OH)

References:

Smith, M., Coppard, J., Herrington, R. (2010) The Geology of the Rakkurijärvi Cu Prospect, Norrbotten County, Sweden. In Porter, T.M., (ed.), Hydrothermal Iron Oxide Copper-Gold and Related Deposits: A Global Perspective, v. 4 - Advances in the Understanding of IOCG Deposits; PGC Publishing, Adelaide, pp. 427-440.

PGC Publishing, Adelaide, pp. 427-440

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

References:

Smith, M., Coppard, J., Herrington, R. (2010) The Geology of the Rakkurijärvi Cu Prospect, Norrbotten County, Sweden. In Porter, T.M., (ed.), Hydrothermal Iron Oxide Copper-Gold and Related Deposits: A Global Perspective, v. 4 - Advances in the Understanding of IOCG Deposits; PGC Publishing, Adelaide, pp. 427-440.

PGC Publishing, Adelaide, pp. 427-440

Drejing-Carroll, David, Hitzman, Murray W., Coller, David (2023) Geology of the Nautanen North Cu-Au-Ag-(Mo) Deposit, Norrbotten, Sweden. Economic Geology, 118 (8) 1765-1794 doi:10.5382/econgeo.5019

Formula: CaCO₃

References:

Smith, M., Coppard, J., Herrington, R. (2010) The Geology of the Rakkurijärvi Cu Prospect, Norrbotten County, Sweden. In Porter, T.M., (ed.), Hydrothermal Iron Oxide Copper-Gold and Related Deposits: A Global Perspective, v. 4 - Advances in the Understanding of IOCG Deposits; PGC Publishing, Adelaide, pp. 427-440.

PGC Publishing, Adelaide, pp. 427-440

Drejing-Carroll, David, Hitzman, Murray W., Coller, David (2023) Geology of the Nautanen North Cu-Au-Ag-(Mo) Deposit, Norrbotten, Sweden. Economic Geology, 118 (8) 1765-1794 doi:10.5382/econgeo.5019

ⓘ Chalcopyrite

Formula: CuFeS₂

References:

Smith, M., Coppard, J., Herrington, R. (2010) The Geology of the Rakkurijärvi Cu Prospect, Norrbotten County, Sweden. In Porter, T.M., (ed.), Hydrothermal Iron Oxide Copper-Gold and Related Deposits: A Global Perspective, v. 4 - Advances in the Understanding of IOCG Deposits; PGC Publishing, Adelaide, pp. 427-440.

PGC Publishing, Adelaide, pp. 427-440

Smith, M., Coppard, J., Herrington, R., Stein, H. (2007) The Geology of the Rakkurijarvi Cu-(Au) Prospect, Norrbotten: A New Iron Oxide-Copper-Gold Deposit in Northern Sweden. Economic Geology, 102 (3) 393-414 doi:10.2113/gsecongeo.102.3.393

Drejing-Carroll, David, Hitzman, Murray W., Coller, David (2023) Geology of the Nautanen North Cu-Au-Ag-(Mo) Deposit, Norrbotten, Sweden. Economic Geology, 118 (8) 1765-1794 doi:10.5382/econgeo.5019

ⓘ 'Chlorite Group'

References:

Smith, M., Coppard, J., Herrington, R. (2010) The Geology of the Rakkurijärvi Cu Prospect, Norrbotten County, Sweden. In Porter, T.M., (ed.), Hydrothermal Iron Oxide Copper-Gold and Related Deposits: A Global Perspective, v. 4 - Advances in the Understanding of IOCG Deposits; PGC Publishing, Adelaide, pp. 427-440.

PGC Publishing, Adelaide, pp. 427-440

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

References:

Smith, M., Coppard, J., Herrington, R. (2010) The Geology of the Rakkurijärvi Cu Prospect, Norrbotten County, Sweden. In Porter, T.M., (ed.), Hydrothermal Iron Oxide Copper-Gold and Related Deposits: A Global Perspective, v. 4 - Advances in the Understanding of IOCG Deposits; PGC Publishing, Adelaide, pp. 427-440.

PGC Publishing, Adelaide, pp. 427-440

Drejing-Carroll, David, Hitzman, Murray W., Coller, David (2023) Geology of the Nautanen North Cu-Au-Ag-(Mo) Deposit, Norrbotten, Sweden. Economic Geology, 118 (8) 1765-1794 doi:10.5382/econgeo.5019

Formula: Fe₂O₃

References:

Smith, M., Coppard, J., Herrington, R. (2010) The Geology of the Rakkurijärvi Cu Prospect, Norrbotten County, Sweden. In Porter, T.M., (ed.), Hydrothermal Iron Oxide Copper-Gold and Related Deposits: A Global Perspective, v. 4 - Advances in the Understanding of IOCG Deposits; PGC Publishing, Adelaide, pp. 427-440.

PGC Publishing, Adelaide, pp. 427-440

Drejing-Carroll, David, Hitzman, Murray W., Coller, David (2023) Geology of the Nautanen North Cu-Au-Ag-(Mo) Deposit, Norrbotten, Sweden. Economic Geology, 118 (8) 1765-1794 doi:10.5382/econgeo.5019

ⓘ 'K Feldspar'

References:

Drejing-Carroll, David, Hitzman, Murray W., Coller, David (2023) Geology of the Nautanen North Cu-Au-Ag-(Mo) Deposit, Norrbotten, Sweden. Economic Geology, 118 (8) 1765-1794 doi:10.5382/econgeo.5019

Formula: Fe²⁺Fe³⁺₂O₄

References:

Smith, M., Coppard, J., Herrington, R. (2010) The Geology of the Rakkurijärvi Cu Prospect, Norrbotten County, Sweden. In Porter, T.M., (ed.), Hydrothermal Iron Oxide Copper-Gold and Related Deposits: A Global Perspective, v. 4 - Advances in the Understanding of IOCG Deposits; PGC Publishing, Adelaide, pp. 427-440.

PGC Publishing, Adelaide, pp. 427-440

Smith, M., Coppard, J., Herrington, R., Stein, H. (2007) The Geology of the Rakkurijarvi Cu-(Au) Prospect, Norrbotten: A New Iron Oxide-Copper-Gold Deposit in Northern Sweden. Economic Geology, 102 (3) 393-414 doi:10.2113/gsecongeo.102.3.393

Drejing-Carroll, David, Hitzman, Murray W., Coller, David (2023) Geology of the Nautanen North Cu-Au-Ag-(Mo) Deposit, Norrbotten, Sweden. Economic Geology, 118 (8) 1765-1794 doi:10.5382/econgeo.5019

Formula: Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂

References:

Smith, M., Coppard, J., Herrington, R. (2010) The Geology of the Rakkurijärvi Cu Prospect, Norrbotten County, Sweden. In Porter, T.M., (ed.), Hydrothermal Iron Oxide Copper-Gold and Related Deposits: A Global Perspective, v. 4 - Advances in the Understanding of IOCG Deposits; PGC Publishing, Adelaide, pp. 427-440.

PGC Publishing, Adelaide, pp. 427-440

ⓘ Molybdenite

Formula: MoS₂

References:

Smith, M., Coppard, J., Herrington, R. (2010) The Geology of the Rakkurijärvi Cu Prospect, Norrbotten County, Sweden. In Porter, T.M., (ed.), Hydrothermal Iron Oxide Copper-Gold and Related Deposits: A Global Perspective, v. 4 - Advances in the Understanding of IOCG Deposits; PGC Publishing, Adelaide, pp. 427-440.

PGC Publishing, Adelaide, pp. 427-440

Drejing-Carroll, David, Hitzman, Murray W., Coller, David (2023) Geology of the Nautanen North Cu-Au-Ag-(Mo) Deposit, Norrbotten, Sweden. Economic Geology, 118 (8) 1765-1794 doi:10.5382/econgeo.5019

Formula: KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂

References:

Smith, M., Coppard, J., Herrington, R. (2010) The Geology of the Rakkurijärvi Cu Prospect, Norrbotten County, Sweden. In Porter, T.M., (ed.), Hydrothermal Iron Oxide Copper-Gold and Related Deposits: A Global Perspective, v. 4 - Advances in the Understanding of IOCG Deposits; PGC Publishing, Adelaide, pp. 427-440.

PGC Publishing, Adelaide, pp. 427-440

ⓘ Native Copper

Formula: Cu

References:

Smith, M., Coppard, J., Herrington, R. (2010) The Geology of the Rakkurijärvi Cu Prospect, Norrbotten County, Sweden. In Porter, T.M., (ed.), Hydrothermal Iron Oxide Copper-Gold and Related Deposits: A Global Perspective, v. 4 - Advances in the Understanding of IOCG Deposits; PGC Publishing, Adelaide, pp. 427-440.

PGC Publishing, Adelaide, pp. 427-440

Formula: FeS₂

References:

Smith, M., Coppard, J., Herrington, R. (2010) The Geology of the Rakkurijärvi Cu Prospect, Norrbotten County, Sweden. In Porter, T.M., (ed.), Hydrothermal Iron Oxide Copper-Gold and Related Deposits: A Global Perspective, v. 4 - Advances in the Understanding of IOCG Deposits; PGC Publishing, Adelaide, pp. 427-440.

PGC Publishing, Adelaide, pp. 427-440

Drejing-Carroll, David, Hitzman, Murray W., Coller, David (2023) Geology of the Nautanen North Cu-Au-Ag-(Mo) Deposit, Norrbotten, Sweden. Economic Geology, 118 (8) 1765-1794 doi:10.5382/econgeo.5019

Formula: Fe_1-xS

References:

Smith, M., Coppard, J., Herrington, R. (2010) The Geology of the Rakkurijärvi Cu Prospect, Norrbotten County, Sweden. In Porter, T.M., (ed.), Hydrothermal Iron Oxide Copper-Gold and Related Deposits: A Global Perspective, v. 4 - Advances in the Understanding of IOCG Deposits; PGC Publishing, Adelaide, pp. 427-440.

PGC Publishing, Adelaide, pp. 427-440

Formula: SiO₂

References:

Smith, M., Coppard, J., Herrington, R. (2010) The Geology of the Rakkurijärvi Cu Prospect, Norrbotten County, Sweden. In Porter, T.M., (ed.), Hydrothermal Iron Oxide Copper-Gold and Related Deposits: A Global Perspective, v. 4 - Advances in the Understanding of IOCG Deposits; PGC Publishing, Adelaide, pp. 427-440.

PGC Publishing, Adelaide, pp. 427-440

Drejing-Carroll, David, Hitzman, Murray W., Coller, David (2023) Geology of the Nautanen North Cu-Au-Ag-(Mo) Deposit, Norrbotten, Sweden. Economic Geology, 118 (8) 1765-1794 doi:10.5382/econgeo.5019

ⓘ 'Scapolite'

References:

Smith, M., Coppard, J., Herrington, R. (2010) The Geology of the Rakkurijärvi Cu Prospect, Norrbotten County, Sweden. In Porter, T.M., (ed.), Hydrothermal Iron Oxide Copper-Gold and Related Deposits: A Global Perspective, v. 4 - Advances in the Understanding of IOCG Deposits; PGC Publishing, Adelaide, pp. 427-440.

PGC Publishing, Adelaide, pp. 427-440

Smith, M., Coppard, J., Herrington, R., Stein, H. (2007) The Geology of the Rakkurijarvi Cu-(Au) Prospect, Norrbotten: A New Iron Oxide-Copper-Gold Deposit in Northern Sweden. Economic Geology, 102 (3) 393-414 doi:10.2113/gsecongeo.102.3.393

Drejing-Carroll, David, Hitzman, Murray W., Coller, David (2023) Geology of the Nautanen North Cu-Au-Ag-(Mo) Deposit, Norrbotten, Sweden. Economic Geology, 118 (8) 1765-1794 doi:10.5382/econgeo.5019

Formula: CaTi(SiO₄)O

References:

Smith, M., Coppard, J., Herrington, R. (2010) The Geology of the Rakkurijärvi Cu Prospect, Norrbotten County, Sweden. In Porter, T.M., (ed.), Hydrothermal Iron Oxide Copper-Gold and Related Deposits: A Global Perspective, v. 4 - Advances in the Understanding of IOCG Deposits; PGC Publishing, Adelaide, pp. 427-440.

PGC Publishing, Adelaide, pp. 427-440

ⓘ 'Tourmaline'

Formula: AD₃G₆ (T₆O₁₈)(BO₃)₃X₃Z

References:

Smith, M., Coppard, J., Herrington, R. (2010) The Geology of the Rakkurijärvi Cu Prospect, Norrbotten County, Sweden. In Porter, T.M., (ed.), Hydrothermal Iron Oxide Copper-Gold and Related Deposits: A Global Perspective, v. 4 - Advances in the Understanding of IOCG Deposits; PGC Publishing, Adelaide, pp. 427-440.

PGC Publishing, Adelaide, pp. 427-440

Drejing-Carroll, David, Hitzman, Murray W., Coller, David (2023) Geology of the Nautanen North Cu-Au-Ag-(Mo) Deposit, Norrbotten, Sweden. Economic Geology, 118 (8) 1765-1794 doi:10.5382/econgeo.5019

Formula: ◻Ca₂Mg₅(Si₈O₂₂)(OH)₂

References:

Smith, M., Coppard, J., Herrington, R. (2010) The Geology of the Rakkurijärvi Cu Prospect, Norrbotten County, Sweden. In Porter, T.M., (ed.), Hydrothermal Iron Oxide Copper-Gold and Related Deposits: A Global Perspective, v. 4 - Advances in the Understanding of IOCG Deposits; PGC Publishing, Adelaide, pp. 427-440.

PGC Publishing, Adelaide, pp. 427-440

Gallery:

List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification

Group 1 - Elements
ⓘ	Native Copper	1.AA.05	Cu
Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts
ⓘ	Chalcopyrite	2.CB.10a	CuFeS₂
ⓘ	Pyrrhotite	2.CC.10	Fe_1-xS
ⓘ	Molybdenite	2.EA.30	MoS₂
ⓘ	Pyrite	2.EB.05a	FeS₂
Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides
ⓘ	Magnetite	4.BB.05	Fe²⁺Fe³⁺₂O₄
ⓘ	Hematite	4.CB.05	Fe₂O₃
ⓘ	Quartz	4.DA.05	SiO₂
Group 5 - Nitrates and Carbonates
ⓘ	Calcite	5.AB.05	CaCO₃
ⓘ	Malachite	5.BA.10	Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂
Group 9 - Silicates
ⓘ	Titanite	9.AG.15	CaTi(SiO₄)O
ⓘ	Epidote	9.BG.05a	(CaCa)(AlAlFe³⁺)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
ⓘ	Actinolite	9.DE.10	◻Ca₂(Mg_4.5-2.5Fe_0.5-2.5)Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂
ⓘ	Tremolite	9.DE.10	◻Ca₂Mg₅(Si₈O₂₂)(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'	-
ⓘ	'Tourmaline'	-	AD₃G₆ (T₆O₁₈)(BO₃)₃X₃Z
ⓘ	'Scapolite'	-
ⓘ	'K Feldspar'	-
ⓘ	'Apatite'	-	Ca₅(PO₄)₃(Cl/F/OH)
ⓘ	'Allanite Group'	-	(A1²⁺REE³⁺)(M1³⁺M2³⁺M3²⁺)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](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	ⓘ Biotite	K(Fe²⁺/Mg)₂(Al/Fe³⁺/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]₂Si₂O₁₀)(OH/F)₂
H	ⓘ Epidote	(CaCa)(AlAlFe³⁺)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
H	ⓘ Malachite	Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂
H	ⓘ Muscovite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
H	ⓘ Tremolite	◻Ca₂Mg₅(Si₈O₂₂)(OH)₂
H	ⓘ Apatite	Ca₅(PO₄)₃(Cl/F/OH)
H	ⓘ Allanite Group	(A1²⁺REE³⁺)(M1³⁺M2³⁺M3²⁺)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
B	Boron
B	ⓘ Tourmaline	AD₃G₆ (T₆O₁₈)(BO₃)₃X₃Z
C	Carbon
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	ⓘ Biotite	K(Fe²⁺/Mg)₂(Al/Fe³⁺/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]₂Si₂O₁₀)(OH/F)₂
O	ⓘ Calcite	CaCO₃
O	ⓘ Epidote	(CaCa)(AlAlFe³⁺)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
O	ⓘ Hematite	Fe₂O₃
O	ⓘ Magnetite	Fe²⁺Fe₂³⁺O₄
O	ⓘ Malachite	Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂
O	ⓘ Muscovite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
O	ⓘ Quartz	SiO₂
O	ⓘ Titanite	CaTi(SiO₄)O
O	ⓘ Tourmaline	AD₃G₆ (T₆O₁₈)(BO₃)₃X₃Z
O	ⓘ Tremolite	◻Ca₂Mg₅(Si₈O₂₂)(OH)₂
O	ⓘ Apatite	Ca₅(PO₄)₃(Cl/F/OH)
O	ⓘ Allanite Group	(A1²⁺REE³⁺)(M1³⁺M2³⁺M3²⁺)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
F	Fluorine
F	ⓘ Biotite	K(Fe²⁺/Mg)₂(Al/Fe³⁺/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]₂Si₂O₁₀)(OH/F)₂
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	ⓘ Tremolite	◻Ca₂Mg₅(Si₈O₂₂)(OH)₂
Al	Aluminium
Al	ⓘ Albite	Na(AlSi₃O₈)
Al	ⓘ Biotite	K(Fe²⁺/Mg)₂(Al/Fe³⁺/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]₂Si₂O₁₀)(OH/F)₂
Al	ⓘ Epidote	(CaCa)(AlAlFe³⁺)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
Al	ⓘ Muscovite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
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	ⓘ Epidote	(CaCa)(AlAlFe³⁺)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
Si	ⓘ Muscovite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
Si	ⓘ Quartz	SiO₂
Si	ⓘ Titanite	CaTi(SiO₄)O
Si	ⓘ Tremolite	◻Ca₂Mg₅(Si₈O₂₂)(OH)₂
Si	ⓘ Allanite Group	(A1²⁺REE³⁺)(M1³⁺M2³⁺M3²⁺)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
P	Phosphorus
P	ⓘ Apatite	Ca₅(PO₄)₃(Cl/F/OH)
S	Sulfur
S	ⓘ Chalcopyrite	CuFeS₂
S	ⓘ Molybdenite	MoS₂
S	ⓘ Pyrite	FeS₂
S	ⓘ Pyrrhotite	Fe_1-xS
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	ⓘ Epidote	(CaCa)(AlAlFe³⁺)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
Ca	ⓘ Titanite	CaTi(SiO₄)O
Ca	ⓘ Tremolite	◻Ca₂Mg₅(Si₈O₂₂)(OH)₂
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	ⓘ 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	ⓘ Chalcopyrite	CuFeS₂
Fe	ⓘ Epidote	(CaCa)(AlAlFe³⁺)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
Fe	ⓘ Hematite	Fe₂O₃
Fe	ⓘ Magnetite	Fe²⁺Fe₂³⁺O₄
Fe	ⓘ Pyrite	FeS₂
Fe	ⓘ Pyrrhotite	Fe_1-xS
Cu	Copper
Cu	ⓘ Chalcopyrite	CuFeS₂
Cu	ⓘ Native Copper	Cu
Cu	ⓘ Malachite	Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂
Mo	Molybdenum
Mo	ⓘ Molybdenite	MoS₂

Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality

Baltic Shield (Fennoscandian Shield)Shield

Eurasian PlateTectonic Plate

Baltic Shield
- Karelia CratonCraton

EuropeContinent

ScandinaviaRegion

Sweden

⭔Lappland ProvinceProvince

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References

Smith, M., Coppard, J., Herrington, R. (2010) The Geology of the Rakkurijärvi Cu Prospect, Norrbotten County, Sweden. In Porter, T.M., (ed.), Hydrothermal Iron Oxide Copper-Gold and Related Deposits: A Global Perspective, v. 4 - Advances in the Understanding of IOCG Deposits; PGC Publishing, Adelaide, pp. 427-440.

Smith, M., Coppard, J., Herrington, R., Stein, H. (2007) The Geology of the Rakkurijarvi Cu-(Au) Prospect, Norrbotten: A New Iron Oxide-Copper-Gold Deposit in Northern Sweden. Economic Geology, 102 (3) 393-414 doi:10.2113/gsecongeo.102.3.393

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