Itabirite
A rock subtype
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About Itabirite
A laminated, metamorphosed oxide-facies iron formation in which (1) the original chert or jasper bands have been recrystallized into megascopically distinguishable grains of quartz and (2) the iron is present as thin layers of hematite, magnetite, or martite (Dorr & Barbosa, 1963). The term was originally applied in Itabira, Brazil, to a high-grade, massive specular-hematite ore (66% iron) associated with a schistose rock composed of granular quartz and scaly hematite ( hematite schist). The term is now widely used outside Brazil for any banded iron formation.
Decomposed varieties are called jacutinga, and laterised varieties Canga.
Decomposed varieties are called jacutinga, and laterised varieties Canga.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
51907
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:51907:2
Classification of Itabirite
Sub-divisions of Itabirite
- Itabirite
Synonyms of Itabirite
Common Associates
Associations Based on Photo Data:
Internet Links for Itabirite
mindat.org URL:
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References for Itabirite
Reference List:
Localities for Itabirite
Showing 25 localities.
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The Locality List
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? - Indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality.
- Good crystals or important locality for species.
- World class for species or very significant.
(TL) - Type Locality for a valid mineral species.
(FRL) - First Recorded Locality for everything else (eg varieties).
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Bong Mine, Bong Town, Fuamah, Bong County, Liberia