Reference

John L. Jambor was a prominent mineralogist noted for his contributions to the discovery and definition of new mineral species. Throughout his career, Jambor described over 30 new mineral species. Some notable minerals he discovered or described include:

• Gunningite: A zinc sulfate mineral discovered from the Keno Hill – Galena Hill area in Yukon.
• Jamborite: A nickel hydroxide mineral named in his honor.

Key Discoveries

1. Gunningite:

   • Chemical Formula: (Zn,Mg)SO₄·H₂O
   • Discovered in the Keno Hill area, Yukon.

2. Jamborite:

   • Chemical Formula: (Ni,Fe)₄(SO₄)(OH)₆
   • Named after John L. Jambor in recognition of his extensive work in mineralogy.

3. In addition to these, Jambor contributed to the identification and description of many other supergene minerals and sulfate minerals, impacting various fields such as petrology and mineral deposits.

Publications and Honors

• John L. Jambor’s work was frequently published in esteemed journals and he was honored in various ways, including the naming of jamborite after him.
• He made significant contributions to the Canadian Mineralogist, among other scientific publications.

For more in-depth details about his work and a list of minerals he discovered, you can refer to the following sources:

• CIM.org on John L. Jambor
• Elements Magazine Obituary for John L. Jambor (PDF)

Image References

• : An image of fettelite, another mineral related to Jambor’s field of study.
• : A portrait of John L. Jambor.