Mine detail: Shabani

Previously called 'Shabanie'

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Location

Lat / long: -20.19689, 30.01803

Resource(N)

Primary: Asbestos
Ore: Chrysotile
Gangue: Talc

Production

Operation type: Unknown
Production size: Yes
Development status: Producer

Geology

Host type:Dunite
Structure:Extensive Shearing Of Rocks
Alteration processes:Serpentinization, Talc-Carbonate Alteration

References

MRDSW700023
DEP10084812
Reference{Deposit:: MANOS, ANTHONY, 1978, INDUSTRIAL MINERALS OF RHODESIA: INDUSTRIAL MINERALS, NO. 126, P. 93-107.}{Deposit:: WINSON, R.W., 1975, ASBESTOS, IN INDUSTRIAL MINERALS AND ROCKS (NONMETALLICS OTHER THAN FUELS): NEW YORK, AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF MINING, METALLURGICAL AND PETROLEUM ENGINEERS INC., P. 379-425.}
ReporterOrris, Greta J.