Chichagof Mining District (Chicagof Mining District), Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Chichagof Mining District (Chicagof Mining District) | Mining District |
| Hoonah-Angoon Census Area | Census Area |
| Alaska | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude:
58° North , 135° West (est.)
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Margin of Error:
~193km
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Detailed Mineral List:
| ⓘ Anhydrite Formula: CaSO4 Reference: U.S. Geological Survey, 2008, Alaska Resource Data File (ARDF): U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1225. |
| ⓘ Arsenopyrite Formula: FeAsS Localities: Apex-El Nido Mines, Chichagof Mining District (Chicagof Mining District), Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska, USA Cobol; Mine Mountain; Cobol North Mine, Chichagof Mining District (Chicagof Mining District), Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska, USA Marvitz; Ibach Mine, Chichagof Mining District (Chicagof Mining District), Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska, USA Reference: U.S. Geological Survey, 2008, Alaska Resource Data File (ARDF): U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1225. |
| ⓘ 'Asbestos' Description: (Initially thought to be amphibole, but really palygorskite.) Reference: Ward's Natural Science Co. and Mineralogical Research Co. specimens |
| ⓘ 'Asbestos var. Mountain Leather' Description: (Initially thought to be amphibole, but really palygorskite.) Reference: Ward's Natural Science Co. and Mineralogical Research Co. specimens |
| ⓘ Calcite Formula: CaCO3 Localities: Big Ledge Prospect, Chichagof Mining District (Chicagof Mining District), Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska, USA Christmas and Enterprise Prospect (Whitney claims), Lemesurier Island, Chichagof Mining District (Chicagof Mining District), Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska, USA Unnamed Occurrence (ARDF - SI053; north of Columbia Point), Chichagof Mining District (Chicagof Mining District), Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska, USA Unnamed Occurrences (ARDF - SI051; logging road; north side of Gypsum Creek), Chichagof Mining District (Chicagof Mining District), Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska, USA Reference: U.S. Geological Survey, 2008, Alaska Resource Data File (ARDF): U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1225. |
| ⓘ Chalcopyrite Formula: CuFeS2 Localities: Reported from at least 18 localities in this region. Reference: USBM RI 4182 |
| ⓘ 'Chlorite Group' Reference: Canadian Mineralogist, 24, 791 (1986) |
| ⓘ 'Clays' Reference: U.S. Geological Survey, 2008, Alaska Resource Data File (ARDF): U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1225. |
| ⓘ Covellite Formula: CuS Reference: U.S. Geological Survey, 2008, Alaska Resource Data File (ARDF): U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1225. |
| ⓘ Diopside Formula: CaMgSi2O6 Reference: U.S. Geological Survey, 2008, Alaska Resource Data File (ARDF): U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1225. |
| ⓘ Epidote Formula: (CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH) Localities: Unnamed Occurrences (ARDF - SI051; logging road; north side of Gypsum Creek), Chichagof Mining District (Chicagof Mining District), Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska, USA Unnamed Prospect (ARDF - SI006; southeast of mouth of Stag Bay), Chichagof Mining District (Chicagof Mining District), Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska, USA Reference: U.S. Geological Survey, 2008, Alaska Resource Data File (ARDF): U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1225. |
| ⓘ Galena Formula: PbS Localities: Apex-El Nido Mines, Chichagof Mining District (Chicagof Mining District), Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska, USA Cobol; Mine Mountain; Cobol North Mine, Chichagof Mining District (Chicagof Mining District), Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska, USA Marvitz; Ibach Mine, Chichagof Mining District (Chicagof Mining District), Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska, USA Unnamed Occurrence (ARDF - SI061; west of East Point), Chichagof Mining District (Chicagof Mining District), Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska, USA Unnamed Prospect (ARDF - SI034; east of Lake Elfendahl), Chichagof Mining District (Chicagof Mining District), Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska, USA Reference: U.S. Geological Survey, 2008, Alaska Resource Data File (ARDF): U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1225. |
| ⓘ 'Garnet Group' Formula: X3Z2(SiO4)3 Localities: Reference: U.S. Geological Survey, 2008, Alaska Resource Data File (ARDF): U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1225. |
| ⓘ Gold Formula: Au Localities: Reported from at least 11 localities in this region. Reference: U.S. Geological Survey, 2008, Alaska Resource Data File (ARDF): U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1225. |
| ⓘ Gypsum Formula: CaSO4 · 2H2O Localities: Camel Gypsum Prospect, Chichagof Mining District (Chicagof Mining District), Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska, USA Kaiser Gypsum Mine, Chichagof Mining District (Chicagof Mining District), Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska, USA Richard 1-4 Prospect, Chichagof Mining District (Chicagof Mining District), Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska, USA Reference: U.S. Geological Survey, 2008, Alaska Resource Data File (ARDF): U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1225. |
| ⓘ Hematite Formula: Fe2O3 Localities: Reference: U.S. Geological Survey, 2008, Alaska Resource Data File (ARDF): U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1225. |
| ⓘ Magnetite Formula: Fe2+Fe3+2O4 Localities: Bohemia Basin, Yakobi Island, Chichagof Mining District (Chicagof Mining District), Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska, USA Baldy Prospect, Chichagof Mining District (Chicagof Mining District), Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska, USA Unnamed Occurrence (ARDF - MF001; Inian Islands), Chichagof Mining District (Chicagof Mining District), Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska, USA Unnamed Prospect (ARDF - SI006; southeast of mouth of Stag Bay), Chichagof Mining District (Chicagof Mining District), Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska, USA Unnamed Prospect (ARDF - SI007; southeast of mouth of Stag Bay), Chichagof Mining District (Chicagof Mining District), Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska, USA Reference: USBM RI 4182 |
| ⓘ Malachite Formula: Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 Reference: U.S. Geological Survey, 2008, Alaska Resource Data File (ARDF): U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1225. |
| ⓘ Molybdenite Formula: MoS2 Localities: Reference: U.S. Geological Survey, 2008, Alaska Resource Data File (ARDF): U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1225. |
| ⓘ Palygorskite Formula: (Mg,Al)2Si4O10(OH) · 4H2O Reference: Canadian Mineralogist, 24, 791 (1986) |
| ⓘ Pentlandite Formula: (NixFey)Σ9S8 Localities: Reference: USBM RI 4182 |
| ⓘ Pyrite Formula: FeS2 Localities: Reported from at least 12 localities in this region. Reference: US Geological Survey, 2005, Alaska Resource Data File (ARDF) |
| ⓘ 'Pyroxene Group' Formula: ADSi2O6 Reference: U.S. Geological Survey, 2008, Alaska Resource Data File (ARDF): U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1225. |
| ⓘ Pyrrhotite Formula: Fe1-xS Localities: Reported from at least 7 localities in this region. Reference: USBM RI 4182 |
| ⓘ Quartz Formula: SiO2 Localities: Reported from at least 18 localities in this region. Reference: U.S. Geological Survey, 2008, Alaska Resource Data File (ARDF): U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1225. |
| ⓘ Scheelite Formula: Ca(WO4) Reference: U.S. Geological Survey, 2008, Alaska Resource Data File (ARDF): U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1225. |
| ⓘ Sphalerite Formula: ZnS Localities: Reported from at least 6 localities in this region. Reference: U.S. Geological Survey, 2008, Alaska Resource Data File (ARDF): U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1225. |
| ⓘ 'Tetrahedrite Subgroup' Formula: Cu6(Cu4C2+2)Sb4S12S Reference: U.S. Geological Survey, 2008, Alaska Resource Data File (ARDF): U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1225. |
Gallery:
List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification
| Group 1 - Elements | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ⓘ | Gold | 1.AA.05 | Au |
| Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts | |||
| ⓘ | Arsenopyrite | 2.EB.20 | FeAsS |
| ⓘ | Chalcopyrite | 2.CB.10a | CuFeS2 |
| ⓘ | Covellite | 2.CA.05a | CuS |
| ⓘ | Galena | 2.CD.10 | PbS |
| ⓘ | Molybdenite | 2.EA.30 | MoS2 |
| ⓘ | Pentlandite | 2.BB.15 | (NixFey)Σ9S8 |
| ⓘ | Pyrite | 2.EB.05a | FeS2 |
| ⓘ | Pyrrhotite | 2.CC.10 | Fe1-xS |
| ⓘ | Sphalerite | 2.CB.05a | ZnS |
| ⓘ | 'Tetrahedrite Subgroup' | 2.GB.05 | Cu6(Cu4C2+2)Sb4S12S |
| Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides | |||
| ⓘ | Hematite | 4.CB.05 | Fe2O3 |
| ⓘ | Magnetite | 4.BB.05 | Fe2+Fe3+2O4 |
| ⓘ | Quartz | 4.DA.05 | SiO2 |
| Group 5 - Nitrates and Carbonates | |||
| ⓘ | Calcite | 5.AB.05 | CaCO3 |
| ⓘ | Malachite | 5.BA.10 | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
| Group 7 - Sulphates, Chromates, Molybdates and Tungstates | |||
| ⓘ | Anhydrite | 7.AD.30 | CaSO4 |
| ⓘ | Gypsum | 7.CD.40 | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
| ⓘ | Scheelite | 7.GA.05 | Ca(WO4) |
| Group 9 - Silicates | |||
| ⓘ | Diopside | 9.DA.15 | CaMgSi2O6 |
| ⓘ | Epidote | 9.BG.05a | (CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH) |
| ⓘ | Palygorskite | 9.EE.20 | (Mg,Al)2Si4O10(OH) · 4H2O |
| Unclassified Minerals, Rocks, etc. | |||
| ⓘ | 'Asbestos' | - | |
| ⓘ | 'var. Mountain Leather' | - | |
| ⓘ | 'Chlorite Group' | - | |
| ⓘ | 'Clays' | - | |
| ⓘ | 'Garnet Group' | - | X3Z2(SiO4)3 |
| ⓘ | 'Pyroxene Group' | - | ADSi2O6 |
List of minerals for each chemical element
| H | Hydrogen | |
|---|---|---|
| H | ⓘ Gypsum | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
| H | ⓘ Malachite | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
| H | ⓘ Epidote | (CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH) |
| H | ⓘ Palygorskite | (Mg,Al)2Si4O10(OH) · 4H2O |
| C | Carbon | |
| C | ⓘ Calcite | CaCO3 |
| C | ⓘ Malachite | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
| O | Oxygen | |
| O | ⓘ Magnetite | Fe2+Fe23+O4 |
| O | ⓘ Scheelite | Ca(WO4) |
| O | ⓘ Quartz | SiO2 |
| O | ⓘ Hematite | Fe2O3 |
| O | ⓘ Garnet Group | X3Z2(SiO4)3 |
| O | ⓘ Pyroxene Group | ADSi2O6 |
| O | ⓘ Calcite | CaCO3 |
| O | ⓘ Gypsum | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
| O | ⓘ Anhydrite | CaSO4 |
| O | ⓘ Malachite | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
| O | ⓘ Diopside | CaMgSi2O6 |
| O | ⓘ Epidote | (CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH) |
| O | ⓘ Palygorskite | (Mg,Al)2Si4O10(OH) · 4H2O |
| Mg | Magnesium | |
| Mg | ⓘ Diopside | CaMgSi2O6 |
| Mg | ⓘ Palygorskite | (Mg,Al)2Si4O10(OH) · 4H2O |
| Al | Aluminium | |
| Al | ⓘ Epidote | (CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH) |
| Al | ⓘ Palygorskite | (Mg,Al)2Si4O10(OH) · 4H2O |
| Si | Silicon | |
| Si | ⓘ Quartz | SiO2 |
| Si | ⓘ Garnet Group | X3Z2(SiO4)3 |
| Si | ⓘ Pyroxene Group | ADSi2O6 |
| Si | ⓘ Diopside | CaMgSi2O6 |
| Si | ⓘ Epidote | (CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH) |
| Si | ⓘ Palygorskite | (Mg,Al)2Si4O10(OH) · 4H2O |
| S | Sulfur | |
| S | ⓘ Pentlandite | (NixFey)Σ9S8 |
| S | ⓘ Pyrrhotite | Fe1-xS |
| S | ⓘ Chalcopyrite | CuFeS2 |
| S | ⓘ Pyrite | FeS2 |
| S | ⓘ Molybdenite | MoS2 |
| S | ⓘ Arsenopyrite | FeAsS |
| S | ⓘ Galena | PbS |
| S | ⓘ Sphalerite | ZnS |
| S | ⓘ Tetrahedrite Subgroup | Cu6(Cu4C22+)Sb4S12S |
| S | ⓘ Gypsum | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
| S | ⓘ Anhydrite | CaSO4 |
| S | ⓘ Covellite | CuS |
| Ca | Calcium | |
| Ca | ⓘ Scheelite | Ca(WO4) |
| Ca | ⓘ Calcite | CaCO3 |
| Ca | ⓘ Gypsum | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
| Ca | ⓘ Anhydrite | CaSO4 |
| Ca | ⓘ Diopside | CaMgSi2O6 |
| Ca | ⓘ Epidote | (CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH) |
| Fe | Iron | |
| Fe | ⓘ Pentlandite | (NixFey)Σ9S8 |
| Fe | ⓘ Pyrrhotite | Fe1-xS |
| Fe | ⓘ Chalcopyrite | CuFeS2 |
| Fe | ⓘ Magnetite | Fe2+Fe23+O4 |
| Fe | ⓘ Pyrite | FeS2 |
| Fe | ⓘ Arsenopyrite | FeAsS |
| Fe | ⓘ Hematite | Fe2O3 |
| Fe | ⓘ Epidote | (CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH) |
| Ni | Nickel | |
| Ni | ⓘ Pentlandite | (NixFey)Σ9S8 |
| Cu | Copper | |
| Cu | ⓘ Chalcopyrite | CuFeS2 |
| Cu | ⓘ Tetrahedrite Subgroup | Cu6(Cu4C22+)Sb4S12S |
| Cu | ⓘ Covellite | CuS |
| Cu | ⓘ Malachite | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
| Zn | Zinc | |
| Zn | ⓘ Sphalerite | ZnS |
| As | Arsenic | |
| As | ⓘ Arsenopyrite | FeAsS |
| Mo | Molybdenum | |
| Mo | ⓘ Molybdenite | MoS2 |
| Sb | Antimony | |
| Sb | ⓘ Tetrahedrite Subgroup | Cu6(Cu4C22+)Sb4S12S |
| W | Tungsten | |
| W | ⓘ Scheelite | Ca(WO4) |
| Au | Gold | |
| Au | ⓘ Gold | Au |
| Pb | Lead | |
| Pb | ⓘ Galena | PbS |
Localities in this Region
- Alaska
- Hoonah-Angoon Census Area
- Chichagof Mining District (Chicagof Mining District)
- 3-J; Three J; 3 J Prospects
- Apex-El Nido Mines
- Baldy Prospect
- Big Iron Prospect
- Big Ledge Prospect
- Cable Prospect
- Camel Gypsum Prospect
- Cann Creek Prospect
- Cobol; Mine Mountain; Cobol North Mine
- Columbine group Prospect
- Elk Prospect
- Goldwin Mine
- Gwinn Prospect
- Gypsum Creek Prospect
- Hoonah Prospect
- Jay and Kathy B Prospect
- Joanne Prospect
- Kaiser Gypsum Mine
- Lemesurier Island
- Marvitz; Ibach Mine
- Neka Prospect
- Oso Prospect
- Chichagof Mining District (Chicagof Mining District)
- Hoonah-Angoon Census Area
- Alaska
- Hoonah-Angoon Census Area
- Chichagof Mining District (Chicagof Mining District)
- Phonograph Prospect
- Richard 1-4 Prospect
- Saloma Prospect (Soloma?)
- South-side Prospect
- Stranger River Prospect
- Unnamed Occurrence (ARDF - MF001; Inian Islands)
- Unnamed Occurrence (ARDF - MF002; Northwest part of Yakobi Island)
- Unnamed Occurrence (ARDF - SI015; north end of Yakobi Island)
- Unnamed Occurrence (ARDF - SI016; north end of Yakobi Island)
- Unnamed Occurrence (ARDF - SI052; upper Kennel Creek)
- Unnamed Occurrence (ARDF - SI053; north of Columbia Point)
- Unnamed Occurrence (ARDF - SI061; west of East Point)
- Unnamed Occurrences (ARDF - SI051; logging road; north side of Gypsum Creek)
- Unnamed Prospect (ARDF - JU245; near Hoonah)
- Unnamed Prospect (ARDF - SI006; southeast of mouth of Stag Bay)
- Unnamed Prospect (ARDF - SI007; southeast of mouth of Stag Bay)
- Unnamed Prospect (ARDF - SI008; east of outer Squid Bay)
- Unnamed Prospect (ARDF - SI023; northeast shore of upper Stag Bay)
- Unnamed Prospect (ARDF - SI029; southeast end of Cub Mountain)
- Unnamed Prospect (ARDF - SI032; northeast flank of Mine Mountain)
- Unnamed Prospect (ARDF - SI034; east of Lake Elfendahl)
- Yakobi Island
- Yakobi Island; Miner Island Mine
- Chichagof Mining District (Chicagof Mining District)
- Hoonah-Angoon Census Area
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