Potosi
Occurrence
Laguna Celeste Deposit
Potosi, Bolivia
Bromine
Boron-Borates
Lithium
Magnesite
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Description
U.S. Geological Survey/Servicio Geologico De Bolivia
Commodities
Primary
Bromine, Boron-Borates, Lithium
Tertiary
Magnesite
Commodity type
B
Deposit
Model
267: Lithium-rich playa brines
Deposit size
N
Materials
Ore minerals
Brine
Geology
Host rock
Lake Sediments
Associated rock
Volcanic Rock (Aphanitic)
Economic & production
Development status
Occurrence
Discovery year
1990
Identification
Deposit ID
10090397
MRDS ID
BL00067
Region
SA
Data score
C
Coordinates
-22.20671, -67.10391
References
FIELD INVESTIGATIONS, 1990, USGS/GEOBOLSHORT SITE VISIT BY G.J. ORRIS (USGS) AND RENE ENRIQUEZ R. (GEOBOL) IN AUGUST, 1990CIMRI