Spectacular sulfides from the Merelani tanzanite deposit, Lelatema Mountains, Manyara Region, Tanzania

Authors

S. J. Harrison
John A. Jaszczak, Michigan Technological UniversityFollow
Mike Keim, Marin Minerals
Mike Rumsey, The Natural History Museum - UK
Michael A. Wise, Smithsonian Institution

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

9-2014

Abstract

Outstanding specimens of several sulfide minerals from the Merelani tanzanite deposit have recently become available, including rare wurtzite in giant, deep red-brown, partially gemmy, well-formed crystals, lustrous black alabandite and form-rich pyrite with exceptional luster. Other sulfides identified include sphalerite, chalcopyrite, millerite, stannite, tennantite-tetrahedrite, sharp microcrystals of clausthalite and rare colusite-germanocolusite.

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Publication Title

Mineralogical Record

Recommended Citation

Harrison, S. J., Jaszczak, J. A., Keim, M., Rumsey, M., & Wise, M. A. (2014). Spectacular sulfides from the Merelani tanzanite deposit, Lelatema Mountains, Manyara Region, Tanzania. Mineralogical Record, 45(5), 553-570.
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