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| Ore Type | Rock Class Primary | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Cassiterite | Ore | Silvery grey cassiterite associated with zoned quartz |
| Chalcopyrite | Ore | Bulk of the sample is golden yellow chalcopyrite. Dark grey quartz is mantled by arsenopyrite. Pale yellow inclusions in the chalcopyrite are pyrite. |
| Galena | Ore | Silvery grey galena with characteristic triangular polishing pits where material has fallen out during sample preparation. Note the abundance of scratches - also characteristic of this relatively soft mineral |
| Goethite | Ore | Botryoidal grey goethite associated with quartz |
| Sphalerite | Ore | Massive brown sphalerite which in reflected light displays a silvery grey colour. |
| Stibnite | Ore | Elongate blades of silvery-grey stibnite enclosed in quartz. |