Xizang* (Tibet)
Producer

Chalaka

Xizang* (Tibet), China
Boron-BoratesSodiumBrominePotassiumLithiumMagnesiteRubidiumThorium
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Commodities
PrimaryBoron-Borates, Sodium
SecondaryBromine, Potassium, Lithium, Magnesite, Rubidium, Thorium
Commodity typeB
Deposit
Deposit sizeS
Materials
Ore mineralsBorax, Tincalconite
Geology
Host rockEvaporite
Associated rockClay, Mud
StructureRift
Tectonic settingInternal Drainage Basin
Economic & production
Development statusProducer
Identification
Deposit ID10055348
MRDS IDRL10012
Alternate namesCakala
RegionAS
Data scoreC
Coordinates31.99868, 82.5003
References
GUANGHUA LUI, REPORT TO BHP MINERALS, 1993BARKER, J.M. & LEFOND, S.J. BORON & BORATES: INTRODUCTION AND EXPLORATION TECHNIQUES. IN BARKER & LEFOND, BORATES: ECONOMIC GEOLOGY AND PRODUCTION. AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF MINING, METALLUGICAL AND PETROLEUM ENGINEERS INC. NEW YORK, 13-34, 1985