Silver Peak Mining District, Esmeralda County, Nevada, USAi
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| Silver Peak Mining District | Mining District |
| Esmeralda County | County |
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| ⓘ Alum-(K) Formula: KAl(SO4)2 · 12H2O Reference: Handbook of Mineralogy |
| ⓘ 'Amphibole Supergroup' Formula: AB2C5((Si,Al,Ti)8O22)(OH,F,Cl,O)2 Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
| ⓘ 'Amphibole Supergroup var. Uralite' Formula: AX2Z5((Si,Al,Ti)8O22)(OH,F,Cl,O)2 Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
| ⓘ Analcime Formula: Na(AlSi2O6) · H2O Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
| ⓘ Anglesite Formula: PbSO4 Reference: http://www.scorpiogold.com/s/mineral_ridge.asp?ReportID=465231 |
| ⓘ Arsenopyrite Formula: FeAsS Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
| ⓘ Baryte Formula: BaSO4 Reference: U.S. Geological Survey (2005) Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia. |
| ⓘ 'Biotite' Formula: K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 or Simplified: K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(OH)2 Reference: U.S. Geological Survey (2005) Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia. |
| ⓘ Bismuthinite Formula: Bi2S3 Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
| ⓘ Calcite Formula: CaCO3 Localities: Sharon claims, Silver Peak Mining District, Esmeralda County, Nevada, USA Pocatello mine, Silver Peak Mining District, Esmeralda County, Nevada, USA Columbus Mine, Silver Peak Mining District, Esmeralda County, Nevada, USA Coyote Mine, Silver Peak Mining District, Esmeralda County, Nevada, USA Last Chance Mine, Silver Peak Mining District, Esmeralda County, Nevada, USA Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
| ⓘ Cerussite Formula: PbCO3 Reference: http://www.scorpiogold.com/s/mineral_ridge.asp?ReportID=465231 |
| ⓘ Cervantite Formula: Sb3+Sb5+O4 Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
| ⓘ Chalcopyrite Formula: CuFeS2 Reference: U.S. Geological Survey (2005) Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia. |
| ⓘ Chlorargyrite Formula: AgCl Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
| ⓘ Cinnabar Formula: HgS Localities: Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
| ⓘ 'Feldspar Group' Localities: Reference: U.S. Geological Survey (2005) Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia. |
| ⓘ Fluorite Formula: CaF2 Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
| ⓘ Galena Formula: PbS Localities: Reported from at least 18 localities in this region. Reference: NBMG Bull 78 Geology and Mineral Deposits of Esmeralda County, Nevada |
| ⓘ Goethite Formula: α-Fe3+O(OH) Reference: http://www.scorpiogold.com/s/mineral_ridge.asp?ReportID=465231 |
| ⓘ Gold Formula: Au Localities: Reported from at least 6 localities in this region. Reference: NBMG Bull 78 Geology and Mineral Deposits of Esmeralda County, Nevada |
| ⓘ Gold var. Electrum Formula: (Au,Ag) Reference: http://www.scorpiogold.com/s/mineral_ridge.asp?ReportID=465231 |
| ⓘ Hematite Formula: Fe2O3 Reference: U.S. Geological Survey (2005) Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia. |
| ⓘ Ilmenite Formula: Fe2+TiO3 Reference: U.S. Geological Survey (2005) Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia. |
| ⓘ Kaolinite Formula: Al2(Si2O5)(OH)4 Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
| ⓘ 'Lepidolite' Locality: Unnamed pegmatite, Mineral Ridge, Silver Peak Mining District, Esmeralda County, Nevada, USA Reference: NBMG Bull 78 Geology and Mineral Deposits of Esmeralda County, Nevada |
| ⓘ Linarite Formula: PbCu(SO4)(OH)2 Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
| ⓘ Malachite Formula: Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 Reference: U.S. Geological Survey (2005) Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia. |
| ⓘ 'Mica Group' Reference: http://www.scorpiogold.com/s/mineral_ridge.asp?ReportID=465231 |
| ⓘ Microcline Formula: K(AlSi3O8) Localities: Reference: U.S. Geological Survey (2005) Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia. |
| ⓘ Muscovite Formula: KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 Localities: Reference: U.S. Geological Survey (2005) Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia. |
| ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite Formula: KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 Reference: U.S. Geological Survey (2005) Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia. |
| ⓘ Niter Formula: KNO3 Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
| ⓘ Orthoclase Formula: K(AlSi3O8) Localities: Reference: U.S. Geological Survey (2005) Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia. |
| ⓘ Pyrite Formula: FeS2 Localities: Reported from at least 14 localities in this region. Reference: NBMG Bull 78 Geology and Mineral Deposits of Esmeralda County, Nevada |
| ⓘ Quartz Formula: SiO2 Localities: Reported from at least 27 localities in this region. Reference: NBMG Bull 78 Geology and Mineral Deposits of Esmeralda County, Nevada |
| ⓘ Quartz var. Chalcedony Formula: SiO2 Reference: Peggy L. Smith, J.V. Tingley (1983) NBMG OFR 83-12 |
| ⓘ Quartz var. Rose Quartz Formula: SiO2 Reference: Kunz,1892. Gems & Precious Stones of N. America, p.121. |
| ⓘ Siderite Formula: FeCO3 Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
| ⓘ Sphalerite Formula: ZnS Localities: Reference: http://www.scorpiogold.com/s/mineral_ridge.asp?ReportID=465231 |
| ⓘ 'Stetefeldtite' Formula: Ag2Sb2(O,OH)7 Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
| ⓘ Stibnite Formula: Sb2S3 Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
| ⓘ Sulphur Formula: S8 Reference: NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada |
| ⓘ Talc Formula: Mg3Si4O10(OH)2 Reference: NBMG Spec Pub 31 Minerals of Nevada |
| ✪ Vesuvianite Formula: Ca19Fe3+Al4(Al6Mg2)(◻4)◻[Si2O7]4[(SiO4)10]O(OH)9 Reference: Jay Penn collection, via Jim McGlasson, collected by Robert E. Pederson. Crystals to 2 mm etched from calcite. XRD verified by New Mexico Tech |
| ⓘ 'Wad' Reference: Peggy L. Smith, J.V. Tingley (1983) NBMG OFR 83-12 |
| ⓘ 'Zeolite Group' Reference: U.S. Geological Survey (2005) Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia. |
Gallery:
List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification
| Group 1 - Elements | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ⓘ | Gold | 1.AA.05 | Au |
| ⓘ | var. Electrum | 1.AA.05 | (Au,Ag) |
| ⓘ | Sulphur | 1.CC.05 | S8 |
| Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts | |||
| ⓘ | Arsenopyrite | 2.EB.20 | FeAsS |
| ⓘ | Bismuthinite | 2.DB.05 | Bi2S3 |
| ⓘ | Chalcopyrite | 2.CB.10a | CuFeS2 |
| ⓘ | Cinnabar | 2.CD.15a | HgS |
| ⓘ | Galena | 2.CD.10 | PbS |
| ⓘ | Pyrite | 2.EB.05a | FeS2 |
| ⓘ | Sphalerite | 2.CB.05a | ZnS |
| ⓘ | Stibnite | 2.DB.05 | Sb2S3 |
| Group 3 - Halides | |||
| ⓘ | Chlorargyrite | 3.AA.15 | AgCl |
| ⓘ | Fluorite | 3.AB.25 | CaF2 |
| Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides | |||
| ⓘ | Cervantite | 4.DE.30 | Sb3+Sb5+O4 |
| ⓘ | Goethite | 4.00. | α-Fe3+O(OH) |
| ⓘ | Hematite | 4.CB.05 | Fe2O3 |
| ⓘ | Ilmenite | 4.CB.05 | Fe2+TiO3 |
| ⓘ | Quartz | 4.DA.05 | SiO2 |
| ⓘ | var. Chalcedony | 4.DA.05 | SiO2 |
| ⓘ | var. Rose Quartz | 4.DA.05 | SiO2 |
| ⓘ | 'Stetefeldtite' | 4.DH.20 | Ag2Sb2(O,OH)7 |
| Group 5 - Nitrates and Carbonates | |||
| ⓘ | Calcite | 5.AB.05 | CaCO3 |
| ⓘ | Cerussite | 5.AB.15 | PbCO3 |
| ⓘ | Malachite | 5.BA.10 | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
| ⓘ | Niter | 5.NA.10 | KNO3 |
| ⓘ | Siderite | 5.AB.05 | FeCO3 |
| Group 7 - Sulphates, Chromates, Molybdates and Tungstates | |||
| ⓘ | Alum-(K) | 7.CC.20 | KAl(SO4)2 · 12H2O |
| ⓘ | Anglesite | 7.AD.35 | PbSO4 |
| ⓘ | Baryte | 7.AD.35 | BaSO4 |
| ⓘ | Linarite | 7.BC.65 | PbCu(SO4)(OH)2 |
| Group 9 - Silicates | |||
| ⓘ | Analcime | 9.GB.05 | Na(AlSi2O6) · H2O |
| ⓘ | Kaolinite | 9.ED.05 | Al2(Si2O5)(OH)4 |
| ⓘ | Microcline | 9.FA.30 | K(AlSi3O8) |
| ⓘ | Muscovite | 9.EC.15 | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
| ⓘ | var. Sericite | 9.EC.15 | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
| ⓘ | Orthoclase | 9.FA.30 | K(AlSi3O8) |
| ⓘ | Talc | 9.EC.05 | Mg3Si4O10(OH)2 |
| ⓘ | Vesuvianite | 9.BG.35 | Ca19Fe3+Al4(Al6Mg2)(◻4)◻[Si2O7]4[(SiO4)10]O(OH)9 |
| ⓘ | 'Zeolite Group' | 9.G0. | |
| Unclassified Minerals, Rocks, etc. | |||
| ⓘ | 'Amphibole Supergroup' | - | AB2C5((Si,Al,Ti)8O22)(OH,F,Cl,O)2 |
| ⓘ | 'var. Uralite' | - | AX2Z5((Si,Al,Ti)8O22)(OH,F,Cl,O)2 |
| ⓘ | 'Biotite' | - | K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 or Simplified: K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(OH)2 |
| ⓘ | 'Feldspar Group' | - | |
| ⓘ | 'Lepidolite' | - | |
| ⓘ | 'Mica Group' | - | |
| ⓘ | 'Wad' | - | |
List of minerals for each chemical element
| H | Hydrogen | |
|---|---|---|
| H | ⓘ Vesuvianite | Ca19Fe3+Al4(Al6Mg2)(◻4)◻[Si2O7]4[(SiO4)10]O(OH)9 |
| H | ⓘ Amphibole Supergroup var. Uralite | AX2Z5((Si,Al,Ti)8O22)(OH,F,Cl,O)2 |
| H | ⓘ Analcime | Na(AlSi2O6) · H2O |
| H | ⓘ Kaolinite | Al2(Si2O5)(OH)4 |
| H | ⓘ Linarite | PbCu(SO4)(OH)2 |
| H | ⓘ Stetefeldtite | Ag2Sb2(O,OH)7 |
| H | ⓘ Talc | Mg3Si4O10(OH)2 |
| H | ⓘ Alum-(K) | KAl(SO4)2 · 12H2O |
| H | ⓘ Amphibole Supergroup | AB2C5((Si,Al,Ti)8O22)(OH,F,Cl,O)2 |
| H | ⓘ Goethite | α-Fe3+O(OH) |
| H | ⓘ Malachite | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
| H | ⓘ Biotite | K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 or Simplified: K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(OH)2 |
| H | ⓘ Muscovite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
| H | ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
| C | Carbon | |
| C | ⓘ Calcite | CaCO3 |
| C | ⓘ Siderite | FeCO3 |
| C | ⓘ Cerussite | PbCO3 |
| C | ⓘ Malachite | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
| N | Nitrogen | |
| N | ⓘ Niter | KNO3 |
| O | Oxygen | |
| O | ⓘ Vesuvianite | Ca19Fe3+Al4(Al6Mg2)(◻4)◻[Si2O7]4[(SiO4)10]O(OH)9 |
| O | ⓘ Quartz var. Rose Quartz | SiO2 |
| O | ⓘ Quartz | SiO2 |
| O | ⓘ Amphibole Supergroup var. Uralite | AX2Z5((Si,Al,Ti)8O22)(OH,F,Cl,O)2 |
| O | ⓘ Analcime | Na(AlSi2O6) · H2O |
| O | ⓘ Calcite | CaCO3 |
| O | ⓘ Cervantite | Sb3+Sb5+O4 |
| O | ⓘ Kaolinite | Al2(Si2O5)(OH)4 |
| O | ⓘ Linarite | PbCu(SO4)(OH)2 |
| O | ⓘ Niter | KNO3 |
| O | ⓘ Siderite | FeCO3 |
| O | ⓘ Stetefeldtite | Ag2Sb2(O,OH)7 |
| O | ⓘ Talc | Mg3Si4O10(OH)2 |
| O | ⓘ Quartz var. Chalcedony | SiO2 |
| O | ⓘ Alum-(K) | KAl(SO4)2 · 12H2O |
| O | ⓘ Amphibole Supergroup | AB2C5((Si,Al,Ti)8O22)(OH,F,Cl,O)2 |
| O | ⓘ Anglesite | PbSO4 |
| O | ⓘ Cerussite | PbCO3 |
| O | ⓘ Goethite | α-Fe3+O(OH) |
| O | ⓘ Orthoclase | K(AlSi3O8) |
| O | ⓘ Malachite | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
| O | ⓘ Baryte | BaSO4 |
| O | ⓘ Microcline | K(AlSi3O8) |
| O | ⓘ Biotite | K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 or Simplified: K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(OH)2 |
| O | ⓘ Muscovite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
| O | ⓘ Hematite | Fe2O3 |
| O | ⓘ Ilmenite | Fe2+TiO3 |
| O | ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
| F | Fluorine | |
| F | ⓘ Amphibole Supergroup var. Uralite | AX2Z5((Si,Al,Ti)8O22)(OH,F,Cl,O)2 |
| F | ⓘ Fluorite | CaF2 |
| F | ⓘ Amphibole Supergroup | AB2C5((Si,Al,Ti)8O22)(OH,F,Cl,O)2 |
| F | ⓘ Biotite | K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 or Simplified: K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(OH)2 |
| Na | Sodium | |
| Na | ⓘ Analcime | Na(AlSi2O6) · H2O |
| Mg | Magnesium | |
| Mg | ⓘ Vesuvianite | Ca19Fe3+Al4(Al6Mg2)(◻4)◻[Si2O7]4[(SiO4)10]O(OH)9 |
| Mg | ⓘ Talc | Mg3Si4O10(OH)2 |
| Mg | ⓘ Biotite | K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 or Simplified: K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(OH)2 |
| Al | Aluminium | |
| Al | ⓘ Vesuvianite | Ca19Fe3+Al4(Al6Mg2)(◻4)◻[Si2O7]4[(SiO4)10]O(OH)9 |
| Al | ⓘ Amphibole Supergroup var. Uralite | AX2Z5((Si,Al,Ti)8O22)(OH,F,Cl,O)2 |
| Al | ⓘ Analcime | Na(AlSi2O6) · H2O |
| Al | ⓘ Kaolinite | Al2(Si2O5)(OH)4 |
| Al | ⓘ Alum-(K) | KAl(SO4)2 · 12H2O |
| Al | ⓘ Amphibole Supergroup | AB2C5((Si,Al,Ti)8O22)(OH,F,Cl,O)2 |
| Al | ⓘ Orthoclase | K(AlSi3O8) |
| Al | ⓘ Microcline | K(AlSi3O8) |
| Al | ⓘ Biotite | K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 or Simplified: K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(OH)2 |
| Al | ⓘ Muscovite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
| Al | ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
| Si | Silicon | |
| Si | ⓘ Vesuvianite | Ca19Fe3+Al4(Al6Mg2)(◻4)◻[Si2O7]4[(SiO4)10]O(OH)9 |
| Si | ⓘ Quartz var. Rose Quartz | SiO2 |
| Si | ⓘ Quartz | SiO2 |
| Si | ⓘ Amphibole Supergroup var. Uralite | AX2Z5((Si,Al,Ti)8O22)(OH,F,Cl,O)2 |
| Si | ⓘ Analcime | Na(AlSi2O6) · H2O |
| Si | ⓘ Kaolinite | Al2(Si2O5)(OH)4 |
| Si | ⓘ Talc | Mg3Si4O10(OH)2 |
| Si | ⓘ Quartz var. Chalcedony | SiO2 |
| Si | ⓘ Amphibole Supergroup | AB2C5((Si,Al,Ti)8O22)(OH,F,Cl,O)2 |
| Si | ⓘ Orthoclase | K(AlSi3O8) |
| Si | ⓘ Microcline | K(AlSi3O8) |
| Si | ⓘ Biotite | K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 or Simplified: K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(OH)2 |
| Si | ⓘ Muscovite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
| Si | ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
| S | Sulfur | |
| S | ⓘ Pyrite | FeS2 |
| S | ⓘ Galena | PbS |
| S | ⓘ Arsenopyrite | FeAsS |
| S | ⓘ Bismuthinite | Bi2S3 |
| S | ⓘ Sulphur | S8 |
| S | ⓘ Cinnabar | HgS |
| S | ⓘ Linarite | PbCu(SO4)(OH)2 |
| S | ⓘ Stibnite | Sb2S3 |
| S | ⓘ Alum-(K) | KAl(SO4)2 · 12H2O |
| S | ⓘ Anglesite | PbSO4 |
| S | ⓘ Sphalerite | ZnS |
| S | ⓘ Baryte | BaSO4 |
| S | ⓘ Chalcopyrite | CuFeS2 |
| Cl | Chlorine | |
| Cl | ⓘ Amphibole Supergroup var. Uralite | AX2Z5((Si,Al,Ti)8O22)(OH,F,Cl,O)2 |
| Cl | ⓘ Chlorargyrite | AgCl |
| Cl | ⓘ Amphibole Supergroup | AB2C5((Si,Al,Ti)8O22)(OH,F,Cl,O)2 |
| K | Potassium | |
| K | ⓘ Niter | KNO3 |
| K | ⓘ Alum-(K) | KAl(SO4)2 · 12H2O |
| K | ⓘ Orthoclase | K(AlSi3O8) |
| K | ⓘ Microcline | K(AlSi3O8) |
| K | ⓘ Biotite | K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 or Simplified: K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(OH)2 |
| K | ⓘ Muscovite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
| K | ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
| Ca | Calcium | |
| Ca | ⓘ Vesuvianite | Ca19Fe3+Al4(Al6Mg2)(◻4)◻[Si2O7]4[(SiO4)10]O(OH)9 |
| Ca | ⓘ Calcite | CaCO3 |
| Ca | ⓘ Fluorite | CaF2 |
| Ti | Titanium | |
| Ti | ⓘ Amphibole Supergroup var. Uralite | AX2Z5((Si,Al,Ti)8O22)(OH,F,Cl,O)2 |
| Ti | ⓘ Amphibole Supergroup | AB2C5((Si,Al,Ti)8O22)(OH,F,Cl,O)2 |
| Ti | ⓘ Biotite | K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 or Simplified: K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(OH)2 |
| Ti | ⓘ Ilmenite | Fe2+TiO3 |
| Fe | Iron | |
| Fe | ⓘ Vesuvianite | Ca19Fe3+Al4(Al6Mg2)(◻4)◻[Si2O7]4[(SiO4)10]O(OH)9 |
| Fe | ⓘ Pyrite | FeS2 |
| Fe | ⓘ Arsenopyrite | FeAsS |
| Fe | ⓘ Siderite | FeCO3 |
| Fe | ⓘ Goethite | α-Fe3+O(OH) |
| Fe | ⓘ Biotite | K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 or Simplified: K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(OH)2 |
| Fe | ⓘ Hematite | Fe2O3 |
| Fe | ⓘ Chalcopyrite | CuFeS2 |
| Fe | ⓘ Ilmenite | Fe2+TiO3 |
| Cu | Copper | |
| Cu | ⓘ Linarite | PbCu(SO4)(OH)2 |
| Cu | ⓘ Malachite | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
| Cu | ⓘ Chalcopyrite | CuFeS2 |
| Zn | Zinc | |
| Zn | ⓘ Sphalerite | ZnS |
| As | Arsenic | |
| As | ⓘ Arsenopyrite | FeAsS |
| Ag | Silver | |
| Ag | ⓘ Chlorargyrite | AgCl |
| Ag | ⓘ Stetefeldtite | Ag2Sb2(O,OH)7 |
| Ag | ⓘ Gold var. Electrum | (Au,Ag) |
| Sb | Antimony | |
| Sb | ⓘ Cervantite | Sb3+Sb5+O4 |
| Sb | ⓘ Stetefeldtite | Ag2Sb2(O,OH)7 |
| Sb | ⓘ Stibnite | Sb2S3 |
| Ba | Barium | |
| Ba | ⓘ Baryte | BaSO4 |
| Au | Gold | |
| Au | ⓘ Gold | Au |
| Au | ⓘ Gold var. Electrum | (Au,Ag) |
| Hg | Mercury | |
| Hg | ⓘ Cinnabar | HgS |
| Pb | Lead | |
| Pb | ⓘ Galena | PbS |
| Pb | ⓘ Linarite | PbCu(SO4)(OH)2 |
| Pb | ⓘ Anglesite | PbSO4 |
| Pb | ⓘ Cerussite | PbCO3 |
| Bi | Bismuth | |
| Bi | ⓘ Bismuthinite | Bi2S3 |
Fossils
There are 1 fossil localities from the PaleoBioDB database within this region.BETA TEST - These data are provided on an experimental basis and are taken from external databases. Mindat.org has no control currently over the accuracy of these data.
| Occurrences | 2 |
|---|---|
| Youngest Fossil Listed | 516 Ma (Cambrian) |
| Oldest Fossil Listed | 530 Ma (Cambrian) |
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References
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Year (asc) Year (desc) Author (A-Z) Author (Z-A)Spurr, J.E. (1906) Ore deposits of the Silver Peak quadrangle, Nevada. USGS Professional Paper 55.
Localities in this Region
- Nevada
- Esmeralda County
- Silver Peak Mining District
- April mine
- B.D. Claims
- Black Beauty Group
- Black Warrior mine
- Blair
- Columbus Mine
- Coyote Mine
- Crowning Glory Mine
- Dewar Perlite
- Drinkwater Mine
- Elkton Lode
- Esmeralda Prospect
- Frank No. 2
- Gold Hill mine
- Gold Ledge Claim Group
- Golden Eagle Mine
- Great Gulch Mine
- Helen lode
- Hombre claims
- Homestake
- Homestake mine
- Last Chance Mine
- Silver Peak Mining District
- Esmeralda County
- Nevada
- Esmeralda County
- Silver Peak Mining District
- Mary mine
- Mineral Ridge
- Mineral Ridge Mine
- Missouri Prospect
- New York and Silver Peak Mining Company Mines
- Oasis Divide
- Oremonte
- Pocatello mine
- Red Light Mine
- Red Monster Mine
- Richmond lode
- Sharon claims
- Shipper Group
- ⭔Silver Peak
- Soda Mine
- Solberry Mine
- Texas No. 1 lode
- Vanderbilt mine
- Vega Mine
- Virginia Group
- Western Soldier mine
- Silver Peak Mining District
- Esmeralda County
Other Regions, Features and Areas that Intersect
North America PlateTectonic Plate
- Antler Foreland BasinBasin
- Basin and Range BasinsBasin
- Mojave DomainDomain
USA
- Sierra NevadaMountain Range
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Silver Peak Mining District, Esmeralda County, Nevada, USA