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Ohmidani mine (Omidani mine), Shisou City, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan i
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Site of Omidani Mine

Ohmidani mine, Shisou City, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan

Dump of Ohmidani mine

Ohmidani mine, Shisou City, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan

Native Silver

Ohmidani mine, Shisou City, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan

Site of Omidani Mine

Ohmidani mine, Shisou City, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan

Dump of Ohmidani mine

Ohmidani mine, Shisou City, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan

Native Silver

Ohmidani mine, Shisou City, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan

Site of Omidani Mine

Ohmidani mine, Shisou City, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan

Dump of Ohmidani mine

Ohmidani mine, Shisou City, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan

Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):

35° 14' 45'' North , 134° 38' 50'' East

Latitude & Longitude (decimal):

Type:

Köppen climate type:

Cfa : Humid subtropical climate

Nearest Settlements:

Place	Population	Distance
Yamazakichō-nakabirose	25,115 (2017)	28.7km
Toyooka	46,500 (2017)	36.3km
Nishiwaki	36,953 (2017)	41.6km
Fukuchiyama	68,735 (2017)	43.0km
Tatsunochō-tominaga	40,011 (2017)	43.3km

Mindat Locality ID:

53672

Long-form identifier:

mindat:1:2:53672:0

GUID (UUID V4):

Name(s) in local language(s):

大身谷鉱山, 兵庫県宍粟市

Au-Ag-bearing quartz veins located near the Akenobe mine.
Started in 1961 and closed in 1983.

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Mineral List

16 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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ⓘ Granite

Detailed Mineral List:

ⓘ Acanthite

Formula: Ag₂S

References:

Imai, H., Lee, M. S., Iida, K., Fujiki, Y., & Takenouchi, S. (1975). Geologic structure and mineralization of the xenothermal vein-type deposits in Japan. Economic Geology, 70(4), 647-676.

Econ Geol (1985) 80:1415-1424

ⓘ Argentopyrite

Formula: AgFe₂S₃

References:

The Mineral Species of Japan (5th ed) Matsubara

ⓘ Bornite

Formula: Cu₅FeS₄

References:

Shimizu, M., Shikazono, N. (1987) Stannoidite-bearing tin ore; mineralogy, texture and physicochemical environment of formation. The Canadian Mineralogist: 25(2): 229-236.

ⓘ Canfieldite

Formula: Ag₈SnS₆

References:

Nakamura, T. & Aikawa,N. (1973) Journal of Geosciences, Osaka City University, 16, 1-10.

ⓘ Chalcopyrite

Formula: CuFeS₂

References:

Imai, H., Lee, M. S., Iida, K., Fujiki, Y., & Takenouchi, S. (1975). Geologic structure and mineralization of the xenothermal vein-type deposits in Japan. Economic Geology, 70(4), 647-676.

Shimizu, M., Shikazono, N. (1987) Stannoidite-bearing tin ore; mineralogy, texture and physicochemical environment of formation. The Canadian Mineralogist: 25(2): 229-236.

ⓘ Galena

Formula: PbS

References:

Imai, H., Lee, M. S., Iida, K., Fujiki, Y., & Takenouchi, S. (1975). Geologic structure and mineralization of the xenothermal vein-type deposits in Japan. Economic Geology, 70(4), 647-676.

Shimizu, M., Shikazono, N. (1987) Stannoidite-bearing tin ore; mineralogy, texture and physicochemical environment of formation. The Canadian Mineralogist: 25(2): 229-236.

ⓘ 'K Feldspar'

References:

Imai, H., Lee, M. S., Iida, K., Fujiki, Y., & Takenouchi, S. (1975). Geologic structure and mineralization of the xenothermal vein-type deposits in Japan. Economic Geology, 70(4), 647-676.

ⓘ 'K Feldspar var. Adularia'

Formula: KAlSi₃O₈

References:

Imai, H., Lee, M. S., Iida, K., Fujiki, Y., & Takenouchi, S. (1975). Geologic structure and mineralization of the xenothermal vein-type deposits in Japan. Economic Geology, 70(4), 647-676.

ⓘ Mawsonite

Formula: Cu₆Fe₂SnS₈

References:

Shimizu, M., Shikazono, N. (1987) Stannoidite-bearing tin ore; mineralogy, texture and physicochemical environment of formation. The Canadian Mineralogist: 25(2): 229-236.

ⓘ Native Gold

Formula: Au

References:

Imai, H., Lee, M. S., Iida, K., Fujiki, Y., & Takenouchi, S. (1975). Geologic structure and mineralization of the xenothermal vein-type deposits in Japan. Economic Geology, 70(4), 647-676.

Econ Geol (1985) 80:1415-1424

ⓘ Native Gold var. Electrum

Formula: (Au,Ag)

References:

Econ Geol (1985) 80:1415-1424

ⓘ Native Silver

Formula: Ag

References:

Imai, H., Lee, M. S., Iida, K., Fujiki, Y., & Takenouchi, S. (1975). Geologic structure and mineralization of the xenothermal vein-type deposits in Japan. Economic Geology, 70(4), 647-676.

Kamitani, M., Okumura, K., Teraoka, Y., Miyano, S., Watanabe, Y. (2007) Mineral Resources Map of East Asia, Geological Survey of Japan.

ⓘ Orthoclase

Formula: K(AlSi₃O₈)

References:

Imai, H., Lee, M. S., Iida, K., Fujiki, Y., & Takenouchi, S. (1975). Geologic structure and mineralization of the xenothermal vein-type deposits in Japan. Economic Geology, 70(4), 647-676.

ⓘ Polybasite

Formula: [Ag₆Sb₂S₇][Ag₉CuS₄]

References:

Imai, H., Lee, M. S., Iida, K., Fujiki, Y., & Takenouchi, S. (1975). Geologic structure and mineralization of the xenothermal vein-type deposits in Japan. Economic Geology, 70(4), 647-676.

ⓘ Pyrite

Formula: FeS₂

References:

Imai, H., Lee, M. S., Iida, K., Fujiki, Y., & Takenouchi, S. (1975). Geologic structure and mineralization of the xenothermal vein-type deposits in Japan. Economic Geology, 70(4), 647-676.

Econ Geol (1985) 80:1415-1424

ⓘ Quartz

Formula: SiO₂

References:

Nakamura, T. & Aikawa,N. (1973) Journal of Geosciences, Osaka City University, 16, 1-10.

Imai, H., Lee, M. S., Iida, K., Fujiki, Y., & Takenouchi, S. (1975). Geologic structure and mineralization of the xenothermal vein-type deposits in Japan. Economic Geology, 70(4), 647-676.

ⓘ Sphalerite

Formula: ZnS

References:

Imai, H., Lee, M. S., Iida, K., Fujiki, Y., & Takenouchi, S. (1975). Geologic structure and mineralization of the xenothermal vein-type deposits in Japan. Economic Geology, 70(4), 647-676.

Econ Geol (1985) 80:1415-1424

ⓘ Stannoidite

Formula: Cu⁺₆Cu²⁺₂(Fe²⁺,Zn)₃Sn₂S₁₂

References:

Shimizu, M., Shikazono, N. (1987) Stannoidite-bearing tin ore; mineralogy, texture and physicochemical environment of formation. The Canadian Mineralogist: 25(2): 229-236.

ⓘ Stephanite

Formula: Ag₅SbS₄

References:

Imai, H., Lee, M. S., Iida, K., Fujiki, Y., & Takenouchi, S. (1975). Geologic structure and mineralization of the xenothermal vein-type deposits in Japan. Economic Geology, 70(4), 647-676.

ⓘ 'Tennantite Subgroup'

Formula: Cu₆(Cu₄C²⁺₂)As₄S₁₂S

References:

Shimizu, M., Shikazono, N. (1987) Stannoidite-bearing tin ore; mineralogy, texture and physicochemical environment of formation. The Canadian Mineralogist: 25(2): 229-236.

ⓘ 'Tetrahedrite Subgroup'

Formula: Cu₆(Cu₄C²⁺₂)Sb₄S₁₂S

References:

Imai, H., Lee, M. S., Iida, K., Fujiki, Y., & Takenouchi, S. (1975). Geologic structure and mineralization of the xenothermal vein-type deposits in Japan. Economic Geology, 70(4), 647-676.

Gallery:

Agⓘ Native Silver

Native Silver

Ohmidani mine, Shisou City, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan

Native Silver

Ohmidani mine, Shisou City, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan

Native Silver

Ohmidani mine, Shisou City, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan

List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification

Group 1 - Elements
ⓘ	Native Gold var. Electrum	1.AA.05	(Au,Ag)
ⓘ		1.AA.05	Au
ⓘ	Native Silver	1.AA.05	Ag
Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts
ⓘ	Bornite	2.BA.15	Cu₅FeS₄
ⓘ	Acanthite	2.BA.35	Ag₂S
ⓘ	Canfieldite	2.BA.70	Ag₈SnS₆
ⓘ	Sphalerite	2.CB.05a	ZnS
ⓘ	Chalcopyrite	2.CB.10a	CuFeS₂
ⓘ	Stannoidite	2.CB.15c	Cu⁺₆Cu²⁺₂(Fe²⁺,Zn)₃Sn₂S₁₂
ⓘ	Mawsonite	2.CB.20	Cu₆Fe₂SnS₈
ⓘ	Argentopyrite	2.CB.65	AgFe₂S₃
ⓘ	Galena	2.CD.10	PbS
ⓘ	Pyrite	2.EB.05a	FeS₂
ⓘ	'Tennantite Subgroup'	2.GB.05	Cu₆(Cu₄C²⁺₂)As₄S₁₂S
ⓘ	'Tetrahedrite Subgroup'	2.GB.05	Cu₆(Cu₄C²⁺₂)Sb₄S₁₂S
ⓘ	Stephanite	2.GB.10	Ag₅SbS₄
ⓘ	Polybasite	2.GB.15	[Ag₆Sb₂S₇][Ag₉CuS₄]
Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides
ⓘ	Quartz	4.DA.05	SiO₂
Group 9 - Silicates
ⓘ	Orthoclase	9.FA.30	K(AlSi₃O₈)
Unclassified
ⓘ	'K Feldspar var. Adularia'	-	KAlSi₃O₈
ⓘ	''	-

List of minerals for each chemical element

O	Oxygen
O	ⓘ K Feldspar var. Adularia	KAlSi₃O₈
O	ⓘ Orthoclase	K(AlSi₃O₈)
O	ⓘ Quartz	SiO₂
Al	Aluminium
Al	ⓘ K Feldspar var. Adularia	KAlSi₃O₈
Al	ⓘ Orthoclase	K(AlSi₃O₈)
Si	Silicon
Si	ⓘ K Feldspar var. Adularia	KAlSi₃O₈
Si	ⓘ Orthoclase	K(AlSi₃O₈)
Si	ⓘ Quartz	SiO₂
S	Sulfur
S	ⓘ Acanthite	Ag₂S
S	ⓘ Argentopyrite	AgFe₂S₃
S	ⓘ Bornite	Cu₅FeS₄
S	ⓘ Canfieldite	Ag₈SnS₆
S	ⓘ Chalcopyrite	CuFeS₂
S	ⓘ Galena	PbS
S	ⓘ Mawsonite	Cu₆Fe₂SnS₈
S	ⓘ Polybasite	[Ag₆Sb₂S₇][Ag₉CuS₄]
S	ⓘ Pyrite	FeS₂
S	ⓘ Sphalerite	ZnS
S	ⓘ Stannoidite	Cu₆⁺Cu₂²⁺(Fe²⁺,Zn)₃Sn₂S₁₂
S	ⓘ Stephanite	Ag₅SbS₄
S	ⓘ Tennantite Subgroup	Cu₆(Cu₄C₂²⁺)As₄S₁₂S
S	ⓘ Tetrahedrite Subgroup	Cu₆(Cu₄C₂²⁺)Sb₄S₁₂S
K	Potassium
K	ⓘ K Feldspar var. Adularia	KAlSi₃O₈
K	ⓘ Orthoclase	K(AlSi₃O₈)
Fe	Iron
Fe	ⓘ Argentopyrite	AgFe₂S₃
Fe	ⓘ Bornite	Cu₅FeS₄
Fe	ⓘ Chalcopyrite	CuFeS₂
Fe	ⓘ Mawsonite	Cu₆Fe₂SnS₈
Fe	ⓘ Pyrite	FeS₂
Fe	ⓘ Stannoidite	Cu₆⁺Cu₂²⁺(Fe²⁺,Zn)₃Sn₂S₁₂
Cu	Copper
Cu	ⓘ Bornite	Cu₅FeS₄
Cu	ⓘ Chalcopyrite	CuFeS₂
Cu	ⓘ Mawsonite	Cu₆Fe₂SnS₈
Cu	ⓘ Polybasite	[Ag₆Sb₂S₇][Ag₉CuS₄]
Cu	ⓘ Stannoidite	Cu₆⁺Cu₂²⁺(Fe²⁺,Zn)₃Sn₂S₁₂
Cu	ⓘ Tennantite Subgroup	Cu₆(Cu₄C₂²⁺)As₄S₁₂S
Cu	ⓘ Tetrahedrite Subgroup	Cu₆(Cu₄C₂²⁺)Sb₄S₁₂S
Zn	Zinc
Zn	ⓘ Sphalerite	ZnS
Zn	ⓘ Stannoidite	Cu₆⁺Cu₂²⁺(Fe²⁺,Zn)₃Sn₂S₁₂
As	Arsenic
As	ⓘ Tennantite Subgroup	Cu₆(Cu₄C₂²⁺)As₄S₁₂S
Ag	Silver
Ag	ⓘ Acanthite	Ag₂S
Ag	ⓘ Argentopyrite	AgFe₂S₃
Ag	ⓘ Canfieldite	Ag₈SnS₆
Ag	ⓘ Native Gold var. Electrum	(Au,Ag)
Ag	ⓘ Polybasite	[Ag₆Sb₂S₇][Ag₉CuS₄]
Ag	ⓘ Native Silver	Ag
Ag	ⓘ Stephanite	Ag₅SbS₄
Sn	Tin
Sn	ⓘ Canfieldite	Ag₈SnS₆
Sn	ⓘ Mawsonite	Cu₆Fe₂SnS₈
Sn	ⓘ Stannoidite	Cu₆⁺Cu₂²⁺(Fe²⁺,Zn)₃Sn₂S₁₂
Sb	Antimony
Sb	ⓘ Polybasite	[Ag₆Sb₂S₇][Ag₉CuS₄]
Sb	ⓘ Stephanite	Ag₅SbS₄
Sb	ⓘ Tetrahedrite Subgroup	Cu₆(Cu₄C₂²⁺)Sb₄S₁₂S
Au	Gold
Au	ⓘ Native Gold var. Electrum	(Au,Ag)
Au	ⓘ Native Gold	Au
Pb	Lead
Pb	ⓘ Galena	PbS

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References

Kamitani, M., Okumura, K., Teraoka, Y., Miyano, S., Watanabe, Y. (2007) Mineral Resources Map of East Asia, Geological Survey of Japan.

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