Mine detail: Chukurkul

Previously called 'Karakul Lake'

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Location: Tajikistan, Asia
Lat / long: 38.99829, 73.50061
dep_id: 10055363
mrds_id: RL10031
Commodity type: metallic and nonmetallic
Major mineral: Boron-Borates, Sodium, Halite
Minor mineral: Lithium
Operation type: Unknown
Production size: No production occurred
Development status: Occurrence
ore: Borax, Halite, Tincalconite, Trona
conc_proc: Evaporation, Deep Fractures
ore_ctrl: Deep Fractures - Thermal Springs Associated With Mounds
Reporter: Langford, R.P.
hrock_type: Clay, Mud,Carbonate
tectonic: Internal Drainage Basin
References:
  • OZAL, A.A., 1976, BASIC FEATURES OF BORON GEOCHEMISTRY AND FORMATION CONDITIONS FOR ITS DEPOSITS OF VOLCANIC-SEDIMENTARY TYPE. TRANSLATED FROM LITOLOGIYA I POLEZNYE ISKOPAEMYE, 3, P. 60-74
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