original ) (raw )ⓘ Acanthite
Formula: Ag2S
ⓘ Actinolite
Formula: ◻Ca2(Mg4.5-2.5Fe0.5-2.5)Si8O22(OH)2
ⓘ Albite
Formula: Na(AlSi3O8)
ⓘ Allanite-(Ce)
Formula: (CaCe)(AlAlFe2+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)
References:
Andersson, S. S., Sahlström, F., Jonsson, E., Luth, S., Lynch, E. P., Högdahl, K., ... & Bergqvist, M. (2022). Mineral paragenesis and sulphide trace element distribution in the metamorphosed Lovisa Zn-Pb deposit, Bergslagen (Sweden), as revealed by 3D X-ray tomography, ore petrography and LA-ICP-MS analysis. Ore Geology Reviews, 140, 104611.
ⓘ 'Allanite Group'
Formula: (A12+REE3+)(M13+M23+M32+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)
ⓘ Almandine
Formula: Fe2+3Al2(SiO4)3
References:
Andersson, S. S., Sahlström, F., Jonsson, E., Luth, S., Lynch, E. P., Högdahl, K., ... & Bergqvist, M. (2022). Mineral paragenesis and sulphide trace element distribution in the metamorphosed Lovisa Zn-Pb deposit, Bergslagen (Sweden), as revealed by 3D X-ray tomography, ore petrography and LA-ICP-MS analysis. Ore Geology Reviews, 140, 104611.
ⓘ 'Amphibole Supergroup'
Formula: A B 2C 5((Si,Al,Ti)8O22)(OH,F,Cl,O)2
References:
Andersson, S. S., Sahlström, F., Jonsson, E., Luth, S., Lynch, E. P., Högdahl, K., ... & Bergqvist, M. (2022). Mineral paragenesis and sulphide trace element distribution in the metamorphosed Lovisa Zn-Pb deposit, Bergslagen (Sweden), as revealed by 3D X-ray tomography, ore petrography and LA-ICP-MS analysis. Ore Geology Reviews, 140, 104611.
ⓘ 'Amphibole Supergroup var. Clinoamphibole'
References:
Andersson, S. S., Sahlström, F., Jonsson, E., Luth, S., Lynch, E. P., Högdahl, K., ... & Bergqvist, M. (2022). Mineral paragenesis and sulphide trace element distribution in the metamorphosed Lovisa Zn-Pb deposit, Bergslagen (Sweden), as revealed by 3D X-ray tomography, ore petrography and LA-ICP-MS analysis. Ore Geology Reviews, 140, 104611.
ⓘ Anatase
Formula: TiO2
ⓘ Anthophyllite
Formula: ◻{Mg2}{Mg5}(Si8O22)(OH)2
ⓘ 'Apatite'
Formula: Ca5(PO4)3(Cl/F/OH)
ⓘ Argentotetrahedrite-(Fe)
Formula: Ag6(Cu4Fe2)Sb4S12S
References:
Andersson, S. S., Sahlström, F., Jonsson, E., Luth, S., Lynch, E. P., Högdahl, K., ... & Bergqvist, M. (2022). Mineral paragenesis and sulphide trace element distribution in the metamorphosed Lovisa Zn-Pb deposit, Bergslagen (Sweden), as revealed by 3D X-ray tomography, ore petrography and LA-ICP-MS analysis. Ore Geology Reviews, 140, 104611.
ⓘ Arsenopyrite
Formula: FeAsS
ⓘ Baryte
Formula: BaSO4
Localities:
Blanka ore field, Stråssa, Lindesberg, Örebro County, Sweden Håkansboda, Stråssa, Lindesberg, Örebro County, Sweden Stråssa ore field, Stråssa, Lindesberg, Örebro County, Sweden
ⓘ 'Biotite'
Formula: K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2
ⓘ Bismuth
Formula: Bi
ⓘ Bismuthinite
Formula: Bi2S3
ⓘ Bornite
Formula: Cu5FeS4
ⓘ Bournonite
Formula: PbCuSbS3
ⓘ Brannerite
Formula: UTi2O6
ⓘ Breithauptite
Formula: NiSb
ⓘ Calcite
Formula: CaCO3
Localities:
Håkansboda, Stråssa, Lindesberg, Örebro County, Sweden Ingels mine, Stråssa, Lindesberg, Örebro County, Sweden Lovisagruvan (Lovisa Mine), Stråssa, Lindesberg, Örebro County, Sweden
ⓘ Cerussite
Formula: PbCO3
Habit: Different shapes. Twins are common
Colour: light brown nearly colorless to reddish brown
Description: Crystals up to 20 mm, normally only few millimeters.
References:
Andersson, S. S., Sahlström, F., Jonsson, E., Luth, S., Lynch, E. P., Högdahl, K., ... & Bergqvist, M. (2022). Mineral paragenesis and sulphide trace element distribution in the metamorphosed Lovisa Zn-Pb deposit, Bergslagen (Sweden), as revealed by 3D X-ray tomography, ore petrography and LA-ICP-MS analysis. Ore Geology Reviews, 140, 104611.
ⓘ Chalcocite
Formula: Cu2S
References:
Andersson, S. S., Sahlström, F., Jonsson, E., Luth, S., Lynch, E. P., Högdahl, K., ... & Bergqvist, M. (2022). Mineral paragenesis and sulphide trace element distribution in the metamorphosed Lovisa Zn-Pb deposit, Bergslagen (Sweden), as revealed by 3D X-ray tomography, ore petrography and LA-ICP-MS analysis. Ore Geology Reviews, 140, 104611.
ⓘ Chalcopyrite
Formula: CuFeS2
Localities:
Håkansboda, Stråssa, Lindesberg, Örebro County, Sweden Lovisagruvan (Lovisa Mine), Stråssa, Lindesberg, Örebro County, Sweden Blanka ore field, Stråssa, Lindesberg, Örebro County, Sweden Ingels mine, Stråssa, Lindesberg, Örebro County, Sweden Stråssa ore field, Stråssa, Lindesberg, Örebro County, Sweden
ⓘ 'Chlorite Group'
References:
Andersson, S. S., Sahlström, F., Jonsson, E., Luth, S., Lynch, E. P., Högdahl, K., ... & Bergqvist, M. (2022). Mineral paragenesis and sulphide trace element distribution in the metamorphosed Lovisa Zn-Pb deposit, Bergslagen (Sweden), as revealed by 3D X-ray tomography, ore petrography and LA-ICP-MS analysis. Ore Geology Reviews, 140, 104611.
ⓘ Chloritoid
Formula: Fe2+Al2O(SiO4)(OH)2
ⓘ Chondrodite
Formula: Mg5(SiO4)2F2
ⓘ Chrysotile
Formula: Mg3(Si2O5)(OH)4
ⓘ 'Clinopyroxene Subgroup'
References:
Andersson, S. S., Sahlström, F., Jonsson, E., Luth, S., Lynch, E. P., Högdahl, K., ... & Bergqvist, M. (2022). Mineral paragenesis and sulphide trace element distribution in the metamorphosed Lovisa Zn-Pb deposit, Bergslagen (Sweden), as revealed by 3D X-ray tomography, ore petrography and LA-ICP-MS analysis. Ore Geology Reviews, 140, 104611.
ⓘ Clinozoisite
Formula: (CaCa)(AlAlAl)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)
ⓘ Cobaltite
Formula: CoAsS
Description: but of course today not an easy pick!
ⓘ Copper
Formula: Cu
ⓘ Cordierite
Formula: (Mg,Fe)2Al3(AlSi5O18)
ⓘ Cummingtonite
Formula: ◻{Mg2}{Mg5}(Si8O22)(OH)2
ⓘ Danalite
Formula: Be3Fe2+4(SiO4)3S
ⓘ Diopside
Formula: CaMgSi2O6
Localities:
Håkansboda, Stråssa, Lindesberg, Örebro County, Sweden Stråssa ore field, Stråssa, Lindesberg, Örebro County, Sweden Lovisagruvan (Lovisa Mine), Stråssa, Lindesberg, Örebro County, Sweden
ⓘ Dolomite
Formula: CaMg(CO3)2
ⓘ Dravite
Formula: NaMg3Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3(OH)
ⓘ Epidote
Formula: (CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)
Localities:
Håkansboda, Stråssa, Lindesberg, Örebro County, Sweden Ingels mine, Stråssa, Lindesberg, Örebro County, Sweden Stråssa ore field, Stråssa, Lindesberg, Örebro County, Sweden Lovisagruvan (Lovisa Mine), Stråssa, Lindesberg, Örebro County, Sweden
ⓘ 'Fayalite-Forsterite Series'
ⓘ 'Feldspar Group'
References:
Andersson, S. S., Sahlström, F., Jonsson, E., Luth, S., Lynch, E. P., Högdahl, K., ... & Bergqvist, M. (2022). Mineral paragenesis and sulphide trace element distribution in the metamorphosed Lovisa Zn-Pb deposit, Bergslagen (Sweden), as revealed by 3D X-ray tomography, ore petrography and LA-ICP-MS analysis. Ore Geology Reviews, 140, 104611.
ⓘ Fluorapatite
Formula: Ca5(PO4)3F
References:
Andersson, S. S., Sahlström, F., Jonsson, E., Luth, S., Lynch, E. P., Högdahl, K., ... & Bergqvist, M. (2022). Mineral paragenesis and sulphide trace element distribution in the metamorphosed Lovisa Zn-Pb deposit, Bergslagen (Sweden), as revealed by 3D X-ray tomography, ore petrography and LA-ICP-MS analysis. Ore Geology Reviews, 140, 104611.
ⓘ Fluorite
Formula: CaF2
Localities:
Håkansboda, Stråssa, Lindesberg, Örebro County, Sweden Stråssa ore field, Stråssa, Lindesberg, Örebro County, Sweden Lovisagruvan (Lovisa Mine), Stråssa, Lindesberg, Örebro County, Sweden
ⓘ 'Freibergite Subgroup'
Formula: (Ag6,[Ag6]4+)(Cu4 C 2+2)Sb4S12S0-1
References:
Andersson, S. S., Sahlström, F., Jonsson, E., Luth, S., Lynch, E. P., Högdahl, K., ... & Bergqvist, M. (2022). Mineral paragenesis and sulphide trace element distribution in the metamorphosed Lovisa Zn-Pb deposit, Bergslagen (Sweden), as revealed by 3D X-ray tomography, ore petrography and LA-ICP-MS analysis. Ore Geology Reviews, 140, 104611.
ⓘ Galena
Formula: PbS
ⓘ 'Garnet Group'
Formula: X 3Z 2(SiO4)3
Localities:
Håkansboda, Stråssa, Lindesberg, Örebro County, Sweden Stråssa ore field, Stråssa, Lindesberg, Örebro County, Sweden Lovisagruvan (Lovisa Mine), Stråssa, Lindesberg, Örebro County, Sweden
✪ Glaucodot
Formula: (Co0.50Fe0.50)AsS
ⓘ Gold
Formula: Au
ⓘ Graphite
Formula: C
References:
Andersson, S. S., Sahlström, F., Jonsson, E., Luth, S., Lynch, E. P., Högdahl, K., ... & Bergqvist, M. (2022). Mineral paragenesis and sulphide trace element distribution in the metamorphosed Lovisa Zn-Pb deposit, Bergslagen (Sweden), as revealed by 3D X-ray tomography, ore petrography and LA-ICP-MS analysis. Ore Geology Reviews, 140, 104611.
ⓘ Greenockite
Formula: CdS
Colour: greenish yellow
Description: Normally as thin fracture fillings in zinkblende ore. Rarely as coatings on other crystals in vugs. Easily confused with a more common yellowish green chlorite mineral.
References:
Andersson, S. S., Sahlström, F., Jonsson, E., Luth, S., Lynch, E. P., Högdahl, K., ... & Bergqvist, M. (2022). Mineral paragenesis and sulphide trace element distribution in the metamorphosed Lovisa Zn-Pb deposit, Bergslagen (Sweden), as revealed by 3D X-ray tomography, ore petrography and LA-ICP-MS analysis. Ore Geology Reviews, 140, 104611.
ⓘ Grossular
Formula: Ca3Al2(SiO4)3
References:
Andersson, S. S., Sahlström, F., Jonsson, E., Luth, S., Lynch, E. P., Högdahl, K., ... & Bergqvist, M. (2022). Mineral paragenesis and sulphide trace element distribution in the metamorphosed Lovisa Zn-Pb deposit, Bergslagen (Sweden), as revealed by 3D X-ray tomography, ore petrography and LA-ICP-MS analysis. Ore Geology Reviews, 140, 104611.
ⓘ Gudmundite
Formula: FeSbS
ⓘ Hematite
Formula: Fe2O3
Localities:
Blanka ore field, Stråssa, Lindesberg, Örebro County, Sweden Håkansboda, Stråssa, Lindesberg, Örebro County, Sweden Ingels mine, Stråssa, Lindesberg, Örebro County, Sweden Stråssa ore field, Stråssa, Lindesberg, Örebro County, Sweden Lovisagruvan (Lovisa Mine), Stråssa, Lindesberg, Örebro County, Sweden
ⓘ Hemimorphite
Formula: Zn4Si2O7(OH)2 · H2O
Colour: Colorless, White
Description: Sometimes yellow coatings of goethite. Normally very small blades. Often in spherical aggregates, up to 10 mm in diameter but normally only a few mm.
References:
Andersson, S. S., Sahlström, F., Jonsson, E., Luth, S., Lynch, E. P., Högdahl, K., ... & Bergqvist, M. (2022). Mineral paragenesis and sulphide trace element distribution in the metamorphosed Lovisa Zn-Pb deposit, Bergslagen (Sweden), as revealed by 3D X-ray tomography, ore petrography and LA-ICP-MS analysis. Ore Geology Reviews, 140, 104611.
ⓘ Hisingerite
Formula: Fe3+2(Si2O5)(OH)4 · 2H2O
ⓘ 'Hornblende Root Name Group'
Formula: ◻Ca2(Z2+4Z3+)(AlSi7O22)(OH,F,Cl)2
Localities:
Håkansboda, Stråssa, Lindesberg, Örebro County, Sweden Stråssa ore field, Stråssa, Lindesberg, Örebro County, Sweden Lovisagruvan (Lovisa Mine), Stråssa, Lindesberg, Örebro County, Sweden
ⓘ Humite
Formula: Mg7(SiO4)3F2
ⓘ Ilmenite
Formula: Fe2+TiO3
ⓘ 'K Feldspar'
References:
Andersson, S. S., Sahlström, F., Jonsson, E., Luth, S., Lynch, E. P., Högdahl, K., ... & Bergqvist, M. (2022). Mineral paragenesis and sulphide trace element distribution in the metamorphosed Lovisa Zn-Pb deposit, Bergslagen (Sweden), as revealed by 3D X-ray tomography, ore petrography and LA-ICP-MS analysis. Ore Geology Reviews, 140, 104611.
ⓘ Magnetite
Formula: Fe2+Fe3+2O4
Localities:
Blanka ore field, Stråssa, Lindesberg, Örebro County, Sweden Håkansboda, Stråssa, Lindesberg, Örebro County, Sweden Ingels mine, Stråssa, Lindesberg, Örebro County, Sweden Stråssa ore field, Stråssa, Lindesberg, Örebro County, Sweden Lovisagruvan (Lovisa Mine), Stråssa, Lindesberg, Örebro County, Sweden
ⓘ Malachite
Formula: Cu2(CO3)(OH)2
ⓘ Manganite
Formula: Mn3+O(OH)
ⓘ Microcline
Formula: K(AlSi3O8)
ⓘ Molybdenite
Formula: MoS2
Localities:
Håkansboda, Stråssa, Lindesberg, Örebro County, Sweden Stråssa ore field, Stråssa, Lindesberg, Örebro County, Sweden Lovisagruvan (Lovisa Mine), Stråssa, Lindesberg, Örebro County, Sweden
ⓘ 'Monazite'
Formula: REE(PO4)
ⓘ Muscovite
Formula: KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
ⓘ 'Petroleum'
Colour: black, brown
Description: Very common in vugs as black to brown small drops. A coal like type can be found in larger specimens of more than 100 mm size, but notice - these specimens are highly radioactive.
ⓘ 'Petroleum var. Bitumen'
Colour: black, brown
Description: Very common in vugs as black to brown small drops. A coal like type can be found in larger specimens of more than 100 mm size, but notice - these specimens are highly radioactive.
ⓘ Phlogopite
Formula: KMg3(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
ⓘ Pyrargyrite
Formula: Ag3SbS3
References:
Andersson, S. S., Sahlström, F., Jonsson, E., Luth, S., Lynch, E. P., Högdahl, K., ... & Bergqvist, M. (2022). Mineral paragenesis and sulphide trace element distribution in the metamorphosed Lovisa Zn-Pb deposit, Bergslagen (Sweden), as revealed by 3D X-ray tomography, ore petrography and LA-ICP-MS analysis. Ore Geology Reviews, 140, 104611.
ⓘ Pyrite
Formula: FeS2
Localities:
Håkansboda, Stråssa, Lindesberg, Örebro County, Sweden Ingels mine, Stråssa, Lindesberg, Örebro County, Sweden Lovisagruvan (Lovisa Mine), Stråssa, Lindesberg, Örebro County, Sweden
ⓘ Pyrolusite ?
Formula: Mn4+O2
ⓘ Pyromorphite
Formula: Pb5(PO4)3Cl
Habit: Elongated prisms
Colour: reddish brown, very rare green
References:
Andersson, S. S., Sahlström, F., Jonsson, E., Luth, S., Lynch, E. P., Högdahl, K., ... & Bergqvist, M. (2022). Mineral paragenesis and sulphide trace element distribution in the metamorphosed Lovisa Zn-Pb deposit, Bergslagen (Sweden), as revealed by 3D X-ray tomography, ore petrography and LA-ICP-MS analysis. Ore Geology Reviews, 140, 104611.
ⓘ Pyrophanite
Formula: Mn2+TiO3
References:
Andersson, S. S., Sahlström, F., Jonsson, E., Luth, S., Lynch, E. P., Högdahl, K., ... & Bergqvist, M. (2022). Mineral paragenesis and sulphide trace element distribution in the metamorphosed Lovisa Zn-Pb deposit, Bergslagen (Sweden), as revealed by 3D X-ray tomography, ore petrography and LA-ICP-MS analysis. Ore Geology Reviews, 140, 104611.
ⓘ Pyrosmalite-(Fe)
Formula: Fe2+8Si6O15(OH,Cl)10
References:
Andersson, S. S., Sahlström, F., Jonsson, E., Luth, S., Lynch, E. P., Högdahl, K., ... & Bergqvist, M. (2022). Mineral paragenesis and sulphide trace element distribution in the metamorphosed Lovisa Zn-Pb deposit, Bergslagen (Sweden), as revealed by 3D X-ray tomography, ore petrography and LA-ICP-MS analysis. Ore Geology Reviews, 140, 104611.
ⓘ Pyrrhotite
Formula: Fe1-xS
ⓘ Quartz
Formula: SiO2
ⓘ Quartz var. Milky Quartz
Formula: SiO2
References:
Andersson, S. S., Sahlström, F., Jonsson, E., Luth, S., Lynch, E. P., Högdahl, K., ... & Bergqvist, M. (2022). Mineral paragenesis and sulphide trace element distribution in the metamorphosed Lovisa Zn-Pb deposit, Bergslagen (Sweden), as revealed by 3D X-ray tomography, ore petrography and LA-ICP-MS analysis. Ore Geology Reviews, 140, 104611.
ⓘ Rutile
Formula: TiO2
ⓘ Schröckingerite
Formula: NaCa3(UO2)(CO3)3(SO4)F · 10H2O
ⓘ 'Serpentine Subgroup'
Formula: D 3[Si2O5](OH)4
ⓘ Siderite
Formula: FeCO3
ⓘ Sillimanite
Formula: Al2(SiO4)O
ⓘ Silver
Formula: Ag
ⓘ Spessartine
Formula: Mn2+3Al2(SiO4)3
References:
Andersson, S. S., Sahlström, F., Jonsson, E., Luth, S., Lynch, E. P., Högdahl, K., ... & Bergqvist, M. (2022). Mineral paragenesis and sulphide trace element distribution in the metamorphosed Lovisa Zn-Pb deposit, Bergslagen (Sweden), as revealed by 3D X-ray tomography, ore petrography and LA-ICP-MS analysis. Ore Geology Reviews, 140, 104611.
ⓘ Sphalerite
Formula: ZnS
ⓘ Spinel
Formula: MgAl2O4
ⓘ 'Tennantite Subgroup'
Formula: Cu6(Cu4C 2+2)As4S12S
ⓘ 'Tetrahedrite Subgroup'
Formula: Cu6(Cu4C 2+2)Sb4S12S
ⓘ Titanite
Formula: CaTi(SiO4)O
Localities:
Håkansboda, Stråssa, Lindesberg, Örebro County, Sweden Stråssa ore field, Stråssa, Lindesberg, Örebro County, Sweden Lovisagruvan (Lovisa Mine), Stråssa, Lindesberg, Örebro County, Sweden
ⓘ 'Tourmaline'
Formula: A D 3G 6 (T 6O18)(BO3)3X 3Z
Localities:
Håkansboda, Stråssa, Lindesberg, Örebro County, Sweden Stråssa ore field, Stråssa, Lindesberg, Örebro County, Sweden Lovisagruvan (Lovisa Mine), Stråssa, Lindesberg, Örebro County, Sweden
ⓘ Tremolite
Formula: ◻Ca2Mg5(Si8O22)(OH)2
ⓘ Uraninite
Formula: UO2
ⓘ Uraninite var. Pitchblende
Formula: UO2
ⓘ Willyamite
Formula: CoSbS
ⓘ Wulfenite
Formula: Pb(MoO4)
Colour: Yellow, grayish white (rare)
Description: Yellow pyramidal crystals up to 3 mm, normally smaller. Bladed crystals are very rare.
References:
Andersson, S. S., Sahlström, F., Jonsson, E., Luth, S., Lynch, E. P., Högdahl, K., ... & Bergqvist, M. (2022). Mineral paragenesis and sulphide trace element distribution in the metamorphosed Lovisa Zn-Pb deposit, Bergslagen (Sweden), as revealed by 3D X-ray tomography, ore petrography and LA-ICP-MS analysis. Ore Geology Reviews, 140, 104611.
ⓘ Zircon
Formula: Zr(SiO4)
ⓘ Zoisite
Formula: (CaCa)(AlAlAl)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)