Gold and PGM placer deposits derived from sulfide-poor Alaskan-type intrusions (Clinopyroxinite-gabbro intrusions).
IMA Status:
Approved IMA 1998 (Dana # Added)
Locality:
The Baimka gold placer deposit, western Chukotka, Russian far east near the River Dolshoy Anyuy area, near Baimka River. Link to MinDat.org Location Data.
Name Origin:
Named after George Soros (1930-), well-known American financier, in recognition of his important support to science.
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