Septemvri Mine, Madan Municipality, Smolyan Province, Bulgariai
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Septemvri Mine | Mine |
| Madan Municipality | Municipality |
| Smolyan Province | Oblast |
| Bulgaria | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
41° 29' 16'' North , 24° 55' 24'' East
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Other/historical names associated with this locality:
Deveti Septemvri Mine; September Mine; 9th of September Mine; Ninth of September Mine
Other Languages:
Bulgarian:
рудник Септември, Мадан, Смолян , България
In the Bulgarian mining context, the term “mine” is primarily an exploration-administrative designation and does not necessarily coincide with the name or boundaries of a specific ore deposit. The Septemvri Mine, for instance, comprises multiple deposits—Sharenka, Baram, Mogilata, Osikovo, and Pechinsko.
It is important to note that the mine underwent a name change over time. From the start of exploration in 1953 until 1989, it was known as the Deveti Septemvri Mine (“9th of September Mine” in English). Since 1989, it has been referred to as the Septemvri Mine (“September Mine” in English).
Note to collectors: It has been suggested that some skeletal galena crystals, coming from this mine, may have been artificially produced by sandblasting. See discussion no. 157736 and articles no. 977 and 1408.
It is important to note that the mine underwent a name change over time. From the start of exploration in 1953 until 1989, it was known as the Deveti Septemvri Mine (“9th of September Mine” in English). Since 1989, it has been referred to as the Septemvri Mine (“September Mine” in English).
Note to collectors: It has been suggested that some skeletal galena crystals, coming from this mine, may have been artificially produced by sandblasting. See discussion no. 157736 and articles no. 977 and 1408.
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| ⓘ Actinolite Formula: ◻Ca2(Mg4.5-2.5Fe0.5-2.5)Si8O22(OH)2 |
| ⓘ Anglesite Formula: PbSO4 References: boyuan zhang CollectionIdentified by boyuan zhang: Visual Identification, Inferred (explain how), Dealer/Collection Label |
| ⓘ Ankerite Formula: Ca(Fe2+,Mg)(CO3)2 |
| ⓘ Baryte Formula: BaSO4 |
| ⓘ Bornite Formula: Cu5FeS4 References: boyuan zhang CollectionIdentified by boyuan zhang: Visual Identification, Inferred (explain how), Dealer/Collection Label |
| ⓘ Calcite Formula: CaCO3 |
| ⓘ Calcite var. Manganese-bearing Calcite Formula: (Ca,Mn)CO3 |
| ⓘ Caledonite Formula: Pb5Cu2(SO4)3(CO3)(OH)6 References: boyuan zhang CollectionIdentified by boyuan zhang: Visual Identification, Inferred (explain how), Dealer/Collection Label |
| ⓘ Cerussite Formula: PbCO3 References: boyuan zhang CollectionIdentified by boyuan zhang: Visual Identification, Dealer/Collection Label |
| ⓘ Chalcocite ? Formula: Cu2S References: boyuan zhang CollectionIdentified by boyuan zhang: Visual Identification |
| ⓘ Chalcopyrite Formula: CuFeS2 |
| ⓘ Clino-ferro-suenoite Formula: ◻Mn2+2(Fe2+5)(Si8O22)(OH)2 Habit: fibres and whiskers to 1 mm Colour: white and pale beige Description: Vassileva and Bonev (2001) provides microprobe data corresponding to:
K0.039(Mn1.576Ca0.284Na0.136)1.996(Mg2.216Fe2+2.487Mn2+0.18Al0.116)5(Si7.989Al0.011)8O22(OH)2
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| ⓘ Clino-suenoite Formula: ◻Mn2+2(Mg5)(Si8O22)(OH)2 Habit: fibres and whiskers to 1 mm Colour: white and pale beige Description: Vassileva and Bonev (2001) provides microprobe data corresponding to:
K0.011(Mn1.669Ca0.122Fe0.103Na0.08)1.974(Mg3.127Fe2+1.865Fe3+0.008)5Si8.028O22(OH)2 References: |
| ⓘ Covellite Formula: CuS References: boyuan zhang CollectionIdentified by boyuan zhang: Visual Identification, Inferred (explain how), Dealer/Collection Label |
| ⓘ Galena Formula: PbS Localities: Septemvri Mine, Madan Municipality, Smolyan Province, Bulgaria Osikovo deposit, Septemvri Mine, Madan Municipality, Smolyan Province, Bulgaria Pechinsko deposit, Septemvri Mine, Madan Municipality, Smolyan Province, Bulgaria Mogilata deposit, Septemvri Mine, Madan Municipality, Smolyan Province, Bulgaria |
| ⓘ Gypsum Formula: CaSO4 · 2H2O References: boyuan zhang CollectionIdentified by boyuan zhang: Visual Identification |
| ⓘ Gypsum var. Selenite Formula: CaSO4 · 2H2O References: boyuan zhang CollectionIdentified by boyuan zhang: Visual Identification |
| ⓘ Hedenbergite Formula: CaFe2+Si2O6 |
| ⓘ Hedenbergite var. Manganese-bearing Hedenbergite Formula: Ca(Fe,Mn)2+Si2O6 |
| ⓘ Hemimorphite Formula: Zn4Si2O7(OH)2 · H2O References: boyuan zhang CollectionIdentified by boyuan zhang: Visual Identification, Inferred (explain how), Dealer/Collection Label |
| ⓘ Johannsenite Formula: CaMn2+Si2O6 |
| ⓘ Linarite Formula: PbCu(SO4)(OH)2 References: boyuan zhang CollectionIdentified by boyuan zhang: Visual Identification, Inferred (explain how), Dealer/Collection Label |
| ⓘ Malachite Formula: Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 References: boyuan zhang CollectionIdentified by boyuan zhang: Visual Identification |
| ⓘ Manganilvaite (TL) Formula: CaFe2+Fe3+Mn2+(Si2O7)O(OH) Localities: |
| ⓘ Marcasite Formula: FeS2 References: boyuan zhang CollectionIdentified by boyuan zhang: Visual Identification, XRD |
| ⓘ Native Silver Formula: Ag |
| ⓘ Pearceite Formula: [Ag6As2S7][Ag9CuS4] |
| ⓘ Pyrite Formula: FeS2 |
| ⓘ Quartz Formula: SiO2 Localities: Osikovo deposit, Septemvri Mine, Madan Municipality, Smolyan Province, Bulgaria Pechinsko deposit, Septemvri Mine, Madan Municipality, Smolyan Province, Bulgaria Mogilata deposit, Septemvri Mine, Madan Municipality, Smolyan Province, Bulgaria Septemvri Mine, Madan Municipality, Smolyan Province, Bulgaria |
| ⓘ Quartz var. Chalcedony Formula: SiO2 References: |
| ⓘ Rhodochrosite Formula: MnCO3 |
| ⓘ Rhodonite Formula: CaMn3Mn[Si5O15] |
| ⓘ Sphalerite Formula: ZnS Localities: Osikovo deposit, Septemvri Mine, Madan Municipality, Smolyan Province, Bulgaria Pechinsko deposit, Septemvri Mine, Madan Municipality, Smolyan Province, Bulgaria Septemvri Mine, Madan Municipality, Smolyan Province, Bulgaria Mogilata deposit, Septemvri Mine, Madan Municipality, Smolyan Province, Bulgaria |
| ⓘ Sphalerite var. Cleiophane Formula: ZnS References: |
| ⓘ Wulfenite Formula: Pb(MoO4) References: boyuan zhang CollectionIdentified by boyuan zhang: Visual Identification, Inferred (explain how), Dealer/Collection Label |
Gallery:
List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification
| Group 1 - Elements | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ⓘ | Native Silver | 1.AA.05 | Ag |
| Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts | |||
| ⓘ | Chalcocite ? | 2.BA.05 | Cu2S |
| ⓘ | Bornite | 2.BA.15 | Cu5FeS4 |
| ⓘ | Covellite | 2.CA.05a | CuS |
| ⓘ | Sphalerite | 2.CB.05a | ZnS |
| ⓘ | var. Cleiophane | 2.CB.05a | ZnS |
| ⓘ | Chalcopyrite | 2.CB.10a | CuFeS2 |
| ⓘ | Galena | 2.CD.10 | PbS |
| ⓘ | Pyrite | 2.EB.05a | FeS2 |
| ⓘ | Marcasite | 2.EB.10a | FeS2 |
| ⓘ | Pearceite | 2.GB.15 | [Ag6As2S7][Ag9CuS4] |
| Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides | |||
| ⓘ | Quartz var. Chalcedony | 4.DA.05 | SiO2 |
| ⓘ | 4.DA.05 | SiO2 | |
| Group 5 - Nitrates and Carbonates | |||
| ⓘ | Calcite | 5.AB.05 | CaCO3 |
| ⓘ | var. Manganese-bearing Calcite | 5.AB.05 | (Ca,Mn)CO3 |
| ⓘ | Rhodochrosite | 5.AB.05 | MnCO3 |
| ⓘ | Ankerite | 5.AB.10 | Ca(Fe2+,Mg)(CO3)2 |
| ⓘ | Cerussite | 5.AB.15 | PbCO3 |
| ⓘ | Malachite | 5.BA.10 | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
| Group 7 - Sulphates, Chromates, Molybdates and Tungstates | |||
| ⓘ | Anglesite | 7.AD.35 | PbSO4 |
| ⓘ | Baryte | 7.AD.35 | BaSO4 |
| ⓘ | Caledonite | 7.BC.50 | Pb5Cu2(SO4)3(CO3)(OH)6 |
| ⓘ | Linarite | 7.BC.65 | PbCu(SO4)(OH)2 |
| ⓘ | Gypsum | 7.CD.40 | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
| ⓘ | var. Selenite | 7.CD.40 | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
| ⓘ | Wulfenite | 7.GA.05 | Pb(MoO4) |
| Group 9 - Silicates | |||
| ⓘ | Hemimorphite | 9.BD.10 | Zn4Si2O7(OH)2 · H2O |
| ⓘ | Manganilvaite (TL) | 9.BE.07 | CaFe2+Fe3+Mn2+(Si2O7)O(OH) |
| ⓘ | Hedenbergite | 9.DA.15 | CaFe2+Si2O6 |
| ⓘ | Johannsenite | 9.DA.15 | CaMn2+Si2O6 |
| ⓘ | Hedenbergite var. Manganese-bearing Hedenbergite | 9.DA.15 | Ca(Fe,Mn)2+Si2O6 |
| ⓘ | Clino-suenoite | 9.DE. | ◻Mn2+2(Mg5)(Si8O22)(OH)2 |
| ⓘ | Actinolite | 9.DE.10 | ◻Ca2(Mg4.5-2.5Fe0.5-2.5)Si8O22(OH)2 |
| ⓘ | Clino-ferro-suenoite | 9.DE.10 | ◻Mn2+2(Fe2+5)(Si8O22)(OH)2 |
| ⓘ | Rhodonite | 9.DK.05 | CaMn3Mn[Si5O15] |
List of minerals for each chemical element
| H | Hydrogen | |
|---|---|---|
| H | ⓘ Actinolite | ◻Ca2(Mg4.5-2.5Fe0.5-2.5)Si8O22(OH)2 |
| H | ⓘ Caledonite | Pb5Cu2(SO4)3(CO3)(OH)6 |
| H | ⓘ Gypsum | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
| H | ⓘ Hemimorphite | Zn4Si2O7(OH)2 · H2O |
| H | ⓘ Linarite | PbCu(SO4)(OH)2 |
| H | ⓘ Malachite | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
| H | ⓘ Gypsum var. Selenite | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
| H | ⓘ Manganilvaite | CaFe2+Fe3+Mn2+(Si2O7)O(OH) |
| H | ⓘ Clino-suenoite | ◻Mn22+(Mg5)(Si8O22)(OH)2 |
| H | ⓘ Clino-ferro-suenoite | ◻Mn22+(Fe52+)(Si8O22)(OH)2 |
| C | Carbon | |
| C | ⓘ Ankerite | Ca(Fe2+,Mg)(CO3)2 |
| C | ⓘ Calcite | CaCO3 |
| C | ⓘ Caledonite | Pb5Cu2(SO4)3(CO3)(OH)6 |
| C | ⓘ Cerussite | PbCO3 |
| C | ⓘ Calcite var. Manganese-bearing Calcite | (Ca,Mn)CO3 |
| C | ⓘ Malachite | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
| C | ⓘ Rhodochrosite | MnCO3 |
| O | Oxygen | |
| O | ⓘ Actinolite | ◻Ca2(Mg4.5-2.5Fe0.5-2.5)Si8O22(OH)2 |
| O | ⓘ Anglesite | PbSO4 |
| O | ⓘ Ankerite | Ca(Fe2+,Mg)(CO3)2 |
| O | ⓘ Baryte | BaSO4 |
| O | ⓘ Calcite | CaCO3 |
| O | ⓘ Caledonite | Pb5Cu2(SO4)3(CO3)(OH)6 |
| O | ⓘ Cerussite | PbCO3 |
| O | ⓘ Quartz var. Chalcedony | SiO2 |
| O | ⓘ Gypsum | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
| O | ⓘ Hedenbergite | CaFe2+Si2O6 |
| O | ⓘ Hemimorphite | Zn4Si2O7(OH)2 · H2O |
| O | ⓘ Johannsenite | CaMn2+Si2O6 |
| O | ⓘ Linarite | PbCu(SO4)(OH)2 |
| O | ⓘ Calcite var. Manganese-bearing Calcite | (Ca,Mn)CO3 |
| O | ⓘ Malachite | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
| O | ⓘ Quartz | SiO2 |
| O | ⓘ Rhodochrosite | MnCO3 |
| O | ⓘ Rhodonite | CaMn3Mn[Si5O15] |
| O | ⓘ Wulfenite | Pb(MoO4) |
| O | ⓘ Gypsum var. Selenite | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
| O | ⓘ Manganilvaite | CaFe2+Fe3+Mn2+(Si2O7)O(OH) |
| O | ⓘ Hedenbergite var. Manganese-bearing Hedenbergite | Ca(Fe,Mn)2+Si2O6 |
| O | ⓘ Clino-suenoite | ◻Mn22+(Mg5)(Si8O22)(OH)2 |
| O | ⓘ Clino-ferro-suenoite | ◻Mn22+(Fe52+)(Si8O22)(OH)2 |
| Mg | Magnesium | |
| Mg | ⓘ Actinolite | ◻Ca2(Mg4.5-2.5Fe0.5-2.5)Si8O22(OH)2 |
| Mg | ⓘ Ankerite | Ca(Fe2+,Mg)(CO3)2 |
| Mg | ⓘ Clino-suenoite | ◻Mn22+(Mg5)(Si8O22)(OH)2 |
| Si | Silicon | |
| Si | ⓘ Actinolite | ◻Ca2(Mg4.5-2.5Fe0.5-2.5)Si8O22(OH)2 |
| Si | ⓘ Quartz var. Chalcedony | SiO2 |
| Si | ⓘ Hedenbergite | CaFe2+Si2O6 |
| Si | ⓘ Hemimorphite | Zn4Si2O7(OH)2 · H2O |
| Si | ⓘ Johannsenite | CaMn2+Si2O6 |
| Si | ⓘ Quartz | SiO2 |
| Si | ⓘ Rhodonite | CaMn3Mn[Si5O15] |
| Si | ⓘ Manganilvaite | CaFe2+Fe3+Mn2+(Si2O7)O(OH) |
| Si | ⓘ Hedenbergite var. Manganese-bearing Hedenbergite | Ca(Fe,Mn)2+Si2O6 |
| Si | ⓘ Clino-suenoite | ◻Mn22+(Mg5)(Si8O22)(OH)2 |
| Si | ⓘ Clino-ferro-suenoite | ◻Mn22+(Fe52+)(Si8O22)(OH)2 |
| S | Sulfur | |
| S | ⓘ Anglesite | PbSO4 |
| S | ⓘ Baryte | BaSO4 |
| S | ⓘ Bornite | Cu5FeS4 |
| S | ⓘ Caledonite | Pb5Cu2(SO4)3(CO3)(OH)6 |
| S | ⓘ Chalcopyrite | CuFeS2 |
| S | ⓘ Chalcocite | Cu2S |
| S | ⓘ Covellite | CuS |
| S | ⓘ Galena | PbS |
| S | ⓘ Gypsum | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
| S | ⓘ Linarite | PbCu(SO4)(OH)2 |
| S | ⓘ Marcasite | FeS2 |
| S | ⓘ Pearceite | [Ag6As2S7][Ag9CuS4] |
| S | ⓘ Pyrite | FeS2 |
| S | ⓘ Sphalerite | ZnS |
| S | ⓘ Gypsum var. Selenite | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
| S | ⓘ Sphalerite var. Cleiophane | ZnS |
| Ca | Calcium | |
| Ca | ⓘ Actinolite | ◻Ca2(Mg4.5-2.5Fe0.5-2.5)Si8O22(OH)2 |
| Ca | ⓘ Ankerite | Ca(Fe2+,Mg)(CO3)2 |
| Ca | ⓘ Calcite | CaCO3 |
| Ca | ⓘ Gypsum | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
| Ca | ⓘ Hedenbergite | CaFe2+Si2O6 |
| Ca | ⓘ Johannsenite | CaMn2+Si2O6 |
| Ca | ⓘ Calcite var. Manganese-bearing Calcite | (Ca,Mn)CO3 |
| Ca | ⓘ Rhodonite | CaMn3Mn[Si5O15] |
| Ca | ⓘ Gypsum var. Selenite | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
| Ca | ⓘ Manganilvaite | CaFe2+Fe3+Mn2+(Si2O7)O(OH) |
| Ca | ⓘ Hedenbergite var. Manganese-bearing Hedenbergite | Ca(Fe,Mn)2+Si2O6 |
| Mn | Manganese | |
| Mn | ⓘ Johannsenite | CaMn2+Si2O6 |
| Mn | ⓘ Calcite var. Manganese-bearing Calcite | (Ca,Mn)CO3 |
| Mn | ⓘ Rhodochrosite | MnCO3 |
| Mn | ⓘ Rhodonite | CaMn3Mn[Si5O15] |
| Mn | ⓘ Manganilvaite | CaFe2+Fe3+Mn2+(Si2O7)O(OH) |
| Mn | ⓘ Hedenbergite var. Manganese-bearing Hedenbergite | Ca(Fe,Mn)2+Si2O6 |
| Mn | ⓘ Clino-suenoite | ◻Mn22+(Mg5)(Si8O22)(OH)2 |
| Mn | ⓘ Clino-ferro-suenoite | ◻Mn22+(Fe52+)(Si8O22)(OH)2 |
| Fe | Iron | |
| Fe | ⓘ Actinolite | ◻Ca2(Mg4.5-2.5Fe0.5-2.5)Si8O22(OH)2 |
| Fe | ⓘ Ankerite | Ca(Fe2+,Mg)(CO3)2 |
| Fe | ⓘ Bornite | Cu5FeS4 |
| Fe | ⓘ Chalcopyrite | CuFeS2 |
| Fe | ⓘ Hedenbergite | CaFe2+Si2O6 |
| Fe | ⓘ Marcasite | FeS2 |
| Fe | ⓘ Pyrite | FeS2 |
| Fe | ⓘ Manganilvaite | CaFe2+Fe3+Mn2+(Si2O7)O(OH) |
| Fe | ⓘ Hedenbergite var. Manganese-bearing Hedenbergite | Ca(Fe,Mn)2+Si2O6 |
| Fe | ⓘ Clino-ferro-suenoite | ◻Mn22+(Fe52+)(Si8O22)(OH)2 |
| Cu | Copper | |
| Cu | ⓘ Bornite | Cu5FeS4 |
| Cu | ⓘ Caledonite | Pb5Cu2(SO4)3(CO3)(OH)6 |
| Cu | ⓘ Chalcopyrite | CuFeS2 |
| Cu | ⓘ Chalcocite | Cu2S |
| Cu | ⓘ Covellite | CuS |
| Cu | ⓘ Linarite | PbCu(SO4)(OH)2 |
| Cu | ⓘ Malachite | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
| Cu | ⓘ Pearceite | [Ag6As2S7][Ag9CuS4] |
| Zn | Zinc | |
| Zn | ⓘ Hemimorphite | Zn4Si2O7(OH)2 · H2O |
| Zn | ⓘ Sphalerite | ZnS |
| Zn | ⓘ Sphalerite var. Cleiophane | ZnS |
| As | Arsenic | |
| As | ⓘ Pearceite | [Ag6As2S7][Ag9CuS4] |
| Mo | Molybdenum | |
| Mo | ⓘ Wulfenite | Pb(MoO4) |
| Ag | Silver | |
| Ag | ⓘ Pearceite | [Ag6As2S7][Ag9CuS4] |
| Ag | ⓘ Native Silver | Ag |
| Ba | Barium | |
| Ba | ⓘ Baryte | BaSO4 |
| Pb | Lead | |
| Pb | ⓘ Anglesite | PbSO4 |
| Pb | ⓘ Caledonite | Pb5Cu2(SO4)3(CO3)(OH)6 |
| Pb | ⓘ Cerussite | PbCO3 |
| Pb | ⓘ Galena | PbS |
| Pb | ⓘ Linarite | PbCu(SO4)(OH)2 |
| Pb | ⓘ Wulfenite | Pb(MoO4) |
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