Sierra de las Minas, Chepes, Rosario Vera Peñaloza department, La Rioja Province, Argentinai
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Sierra de las Minas | Sierra |
| Chepes | Municipality |
| Rosario Vera Peñaloza department | Department |
| La Rioja Province | Province |
| Argentina | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
31° 45' South , 66° 15' West
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The Sierras de las Minas (also Sierra de Ulapes) is a ridge in Argentina. It is located in the province of La Rioja, in the central part of the country, 800 km west of the capital Buenos Aires.
GPS coordinates are copied from Wikipedia (see link below, in Swedish).
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Mineral list contains entries from the region specified including sub-localities16 valid minerals.
Detailed Mineral List:
| ⓘ Anglesite Formula: PbSO4 Reference: Skirrow, R., Camacho, A., Lyons, P., Pieters, P. E., Sims, J. P., Stuart-Smith, P. G., & Miró, R. (2000). Metallogeny of the southern Sierras Pampeanas, Argentina: geological, 40 Ar– 39 Ar dating and stable isotope evidence for Devonian Au, Ag–Pb–Zn and W ore formation. Ore Geology Reviews, 17(1), 39-81. |
| ⓘ Cerussite Formula: PbCO3 Reference: Skirrow, R., Camacho, A., Lyons, P., Pieters, P. E., Sims, J. P., Stuart-Smith, P. G., & Miró, R. (2000). Metallogeny of the southern Sierras Pampeanas, Argentina: geological, 40 Ar– 39 Ar dating and stable isotope evidence for Devonian Au, Ag–Pb–Zn and W ore formation. Ore Geology Reviews, 17(1), 39-81. |
| ⓘ Chalcopyrite Formula: CuFeS2 Reference: Skirrow, R., Camacho, A., Lyons, P., Pieters, P. E., Sims, J. P., Stuart-Smith, P. G., & Miró, R. (2000). Metallogeny of the southern Sierras Pampeanas, Argentina: geological, 40 Ar– 39 Ar dating and stable isotope evidence for Devonian Au, Ag–Pb–Zn and W ore formation. Ore Geology Reviews, 17(1), 39-81. |
| ⓘ 'Chlorite Group' Reference: Skirrow, R., Camacho, A., Lyons, P., Pieters, P. E., Sims, J. P., Stuart-Smith, P. G., & Miró, R. (2000). Metallogeny of the southern Sierras Pampeanas, Argentina: geological, 40 Ar– 39 Ar dating and stable isotope evidence for Devonian Au, Ag–Pb–Zn and W ore formation. Ore Geology Reviews, 17(1), 39-81. |
| ⓘ Chrysocolla Formula: Cu2-xAlx(H2-xSi2O5)(OH)4 · nH2O, x < 1 Reference: Skirrow, R., Camacho, A., Lyons, P., Pieters, P. E., Sims, J. P., Stuart-Smith, P. G., & Miró, R. (2000). Metallogeny of the southern Sierras Pampeanas, Argentina: geological, 40 Ar– 39 Ar dating and stable isotope evidence for Devonian Au, Ag–Pb–Zn and W ore formation. Ore Geology Reviews, 17(1), 39-81. |
| ⓘ Covellite Formula: CuS Reference: Skirrow, R., Camacho, A., Lyons, P., Pieters, P. E., Sims, J. P., Stuart-Smith, P. G., & Miró, R. (2000). Metallogeny of the southern Sierras Pampeanas, Argentina: geological, 40 Ar– 39 Ar dating and stable isotope evidence for Devonian Au, Ag–Pb–Zn and W ore formation. Ore Geology Reviews, 17(1), 39-81. |
| ⓘ Cuprite Formula: Cu2O Reference: Skirrow, R., Camacho, A., Lyons, P., Pieters, P. E., Sims, J. P., Stuart-Smith, P. G., & Miró, R. (2000). Metallogeny of the southern Sierras Pampeanas, Argentina: geological, 40 Ar– 39 Ar dating and stable isotope evidence for Devonian Au, Ag–Pb–Zn and W ore formation. Ore Geology Reviews, 17(1), 39-81. |
| ⓘ Epidote Formula: {Ca2}{Al2Fe3+}(Si2O7)(SiO4)O(OH) Reference: Skirrow, R., Camacho, A., Lyons, P., Pieters, P. E., Sims, J. P., Stuart-Smith, P. G., & Miró, R. (2000). Metallogeny of the southern Sierras Pampeanas, Argentina: geological, 40 Ar– 39 Ar dating and stable isotope evidence for Devonian Au, Ag–Pb–Zn and W ore formation. Ore Geology Reviews, 17(1), 39-81. |
| ⓘ Galena Formula: PbS Reference: Skirrow, R., Camacho, A., Lyons, P., Pieters, P. E., Sims, J. P., Stuart-Smith, P. G., & Miró, R. (2000). Metallogeny of the southern Sierras Pampeanas, Argentina: geological, 40 Ar– 39 Ar dating and stable isotope evidence for Devonian Au, Ag–Pb–Zn and W ore formation. Ore Geology Reviews, 17(1), 39-81. |
| ⓘ Goethite Formula: α-Fe3+O(OH) Reference: Skirrow, R., Camacho, A., Lyons, P., Pieters, P. E., Sims, J. P., Stuart-Smith, P. G., & Miró, R. (2000). Metallogeny of the southern Sierras Pampeanas, Argentina: geological, 40 Ar– 39 Ar dating and stable isotope evidence for Devonian Au, Ag–Pb–Zn and W ore formation. Ore Geology Reviews, 17(1), 39-81. |
| ⓘ Gold Formula: Au Localities: Reference: Skirrow, R., Camacho, A., Lyons, P., Pieters, P. E., Sims, J. P., Stuart-Smith, P. G., & Miró, R. (2000). Metallogeny of the southern Sierras Pampeanas, Argentina: geological, 40 Ar– 39 Ar dating and stable isotope evidence for Devonian Au, Ag–Pb–Zn and W ore formation. Ore Geology Reviews, 17(1), 39-81. |
| ⓘ Gold var. Electrum Formula: (Au,Ag) Reference: Skirrow, R., Camacho, A., Lyons, P., Pieters, P. E., Sims, J. P., Stuart-Smith, P. G., & Miró, R. (2000). Metallogeny of the southern Sierras Pampeanas, Argentina: geological, 40 Ar– 39 Ar dating and stable isotope evidence for Devonian Au, Ag–Pb–Zn and W ore formation. Ore Geology Reviews, 17(1), 39-81. |
| ⓘ Hematite Formula: Fe2O3 Localities: Reference: Skirrow, R., Camacho, A., Lyons, P., Pieters, P. E., Sims, J. P., Stuart-Smith, P. G., & Miró, R. (2000). Metallogeny of the southern Sierras Pampeanas, Argentina: geological, 40 Ar– 39 Ar dating and stable isotope evidence for Devonian Au, Ag–Pb–Zn and W ore formation. Ore Geology Reviews, 17(1), 39-81. |
| ⓘ Malachite Formula: Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 Reference: Skirrow, R., Camacho, A., Lyons, P., Pieters, P. E., Sims, J. P., Stuart-Smith, P. G., & Miró, R. (2000). Metallogeny of the southern Sierras Pampeanas, Argentina: geological, 40 Ar– 39 Ar dating and stable isotope evidence for Devonian Au, Ag–Pb–Zn and W ore formation. Ore Geology Reviews, 17(1), 39-81. |
| ⓘ Pyrite Formula: FeS2 Reference: Skirrow, R., Camacho, A., Lyons, P., Pieters, P. E., Sims, J. P., Stuart-Smith, P. G., & Miró, R. (2000). Metallogeny of the southern Sierras Pampeanas, Argentina: geological, 40 Ar– 39 Ar dating and stable isotope evidence for Devonian Au, Ag–Pb–Zn and W ore formation. Ore Geology Reviews, 17(1), 39-81. |
| ⓘ Quartz Formula: SiO2 Localities: Reference: Skirrow, R., Camacho, A., Lyons, P., Pieters, P. E., Sims, J. P., Stuart-Smith, P. G., & Miró, R. (2000). Metallogeny of the southern Sierras Pampeanas, Argentina: geological, 40 Ar– 39 Ar dating and stable isotope evidence for Devonian Au, Ag–Pb–Zn and W ore formation. Ore Geology Reviews, 17(1), 39-81. |
| ⓘ Quartz var. Chalcedony Formula: SiO2 Localities: Reference: Skirrow, R., Camacho, A., Lyons, P., Pieters, P. E., Sims, J. P., Stuart-Smith, P. G., & Miró, R. (2000). Metallogeny of the southern Sierras Pampeanas, Argentina: geological, 40 Ar– 39 Ar dating and stable isotope evidence for Devonian Au, Ag–Pb–Zn and W ore formation. Ore Geology Reviews, 17(1), 39-81. |
| ⓘ Sphalerite Formula: ZnS Reference: Skirrow, R., Camacho, A., Lyons, P., Pieters, P. E., Sims, J. P., Stuart-Smith, P. G., & Miró, R. (2000). Metallogeny of the southern Sierras Pampeanas, Argentina: geological, 40 Ar– 39 Ar dating and stable isotope evidence for Devonian Au, Ag–Pb–Zn and W ore formation. Ore Geology Reviews, 17(1), 39-81. |
| ⓘ Tenorite Formula: CuO Reference: Skirrow, R., Camacho, A., Lyons, P., Pieters, P. E., Sims, J. P., Stuart-Smith, P. G., & Miró, R. (2000). Metallogeny of the southern Sierras Pampeanas, Argentina: geological, 40 Ar– 39 Ar dating and stable isotope evidence for Devonian Au, Ag–Pb–Zn and W ore formation. Ore Geology Reviews, 17(1), 39-81. |
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) |
| Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts | |||
| ⓘ | Chalcopyrite | 2.CB.10a | CuFeS2 |
| ⓘ | Covellite | 2.CA.05a | CuS |
| ⓘ | Galena | 2.CD.10 | PbS |
| ⓘ | Pyrite | 2.EB.05a | FeS2 |
| ⓘ | Sphalerite | 2.CB.05a | ZnS |
| Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides | |||
| ⓘ | Cuprite | 4.AA.10 | Cu2O |
| ⓘ | Goethite | 4.00. | α-Fe3+O(OH) |
| ⓘ | Hematite | 4.CB.05 | Fe2O3 |
| ⓘ | Quartz | 4.DA.05 | SiO2 |
| ⓘ | var. Chalcedony | 4.DA.05 | SiO2 |
| ⓘ | Tenorite | 4.AB.10 | CuO |
| Group 5 - Nitrates and Carbonates | |||
| ⓘ | Cerussite | 5.AB.15 | PbCO3 |
| ⓘ | Malachite | 5.BA.10 | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
| Group 7 - Sulphates, Chromates, Molybdates and Tungstates | |||
| ⓘ | Anglesite | 7.AD.35 | PbSO4 |
| Group 9 - Silicates | |||
| ⓘ | Chrysocolla | 9.ED.20 | Cu2-xAlx(H2-xSi2O5)(OH)4 · nH2O, x < 1 |
| ⓘ | Epidote | 9.BG.05a | {Ca2}{Al2Fe3+}(Si2O7)(SiO4)O(OH) |
| Unclassified Minerals, Rocks, etc. | |||
| ⓘ | 'Chlorite Group' | - | |
List of minerals for each chemical element
| H | Hydrogen | |
|---|---|---|
| H | ⓘ Epidote | {Ca2}{Al2Fe3+}(Si2O7)(SiO4)O(OH) |
| H | ⓘ Goethite | α-Fe3+O(OH) |
| H | ⓘ Malachite | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
| H | ⓘ Chrysocolla | Cu2-xAlx(H2-xSi2O5)(OH)4 · nH2O, x < 1 |
| C | Carbon | |
| C | ⓘ Malachite | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
| C | ⓘ Cerussite | PbCO3 |
| O | Oxygen | |
| O | ⓘ Quartz | SiO2 |
| O | ⓘ Epidote | {Ca2}{Al2Fe3+}(Si2O7)(SiO4)O(OH) |
| O | ⓘ Hematite | Fe2O3 |
| O | ⓘ Quartz var. Chalcedony | SiO2 |
| O | ⓘ Goethite | α-Fe3+O(OH) |
| O | ⓘ Malachite | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
| O | ⓘ Chrysocolla | Cu2-xAlx(H2-xSi2O5)(OH)4 · nH2O, x < 1 |
| O | ⓘ Cuprite | Cu2O |
| O | ⓘ Tenorite | CuO |
| O | ⓘ Anglesite | PbSO4 |
| O | ⓘ Cerussite | PbCO3 |
| Al | Aluminium | |
| Al | ⓘ Epidote | {Ca2}{Al2Fe3+}(Si2O7)(SiO4)O(OH) |
| Al | ⓘ Chrysocolla | Cu2-xAlx(H2-xSi2O5)(OH)4 · nH2O, x < 1 |
| Si | Silicon | |
| Si | ⓘ Quartz | SiO2 |
| Si | ⓘ Epidote | {Ca2}{Al2Fe3+}(Si2O7)(SiO4)O(OH) |
| Si | ⓘ Quartz var. Chalcedony | SiO2 |
| Si | ⓘ Chrysocolla | Cu2-xAlx(H2-xSi2O5)(OH)4 · nH2O, x < 1 |
| S | Sulfur | |
| S | ⓘ Pyrite | FeS2 |
| S | ⓘ Chalcopyrite | CuFeS2 |
| S | ⓘ Galena | PbS |
| S | ⓘ Sphalerite | ZnS |
| S | ⓘ Covellite | CuS |
| S | ⓘ Anglesite | PbSO4 |
| Ca | Calcium | |
| Ca | ⓘ Epidote | {Ca2}{Al2Fe3+}(Si2O7)(SiO4)O(OH) |
| Fe | Iron | |
| Fe | ⓘ Pyrite | FeS2 |
| Fe | ⓘ Chalcopyrite | CuFeS2 |
| Fe | ⓘ Epidote | {Ca2}{Al2Fe3+}(Si2O7)(SiO4)O(OH) |
| Fe | ⓘ Hematite | Fe2O3 |
| Fe | ⓘ Goethite | α-Fe3+O(OH) |
| Cu | Copper | |
| Cu | ⓘ Chalcopyrite | CuFeS2 |
| Cu | ⓘ Malachite | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
| Cu | ⓘ Chrysocolla | Cu2-xAlx(H2-xSi2O5)(OH)4 · nH2O, x < 1 |
| Cu | ⓘ Covellite | CuS |
| Cu | ⓘ Cuprite | Cu2O |
| Cu | ⓘ Tenorite | CuO |
| Zn | Zinc | |
| Zn | ⓘ Sphalerite | ZnS |
| Ag | Silver | |
| Ag | ⓘ Gold var. Electrum | (Au,Ag) |
| Au | Gold | |
| Au | ⓘ Gold | Au |
| Au | ⓘ Gold var. Electrum | (Au,Ag) |
| Pb | Lead | |
| Pb | ⓘ Galena | PbS |
| Pb | ⓘ Anglesite | PbSO4 |
| Pb | ⓘ Cerussite | PbCO3 |
References
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Year (asc) Year (desc) Author (A-Z) Author (Z-A)Caminos, R. (1979) Descripción geológica de las hojas 21f, sierra de las Minas y 21g, Ulapes. Servicio Geológico Nacional. Boletín 172 (Inédito). Buenos Aires.
Skirrow, R., Camacho, A., Lyons, P., Pieters, P.E., Sims, J.P., Stuart-Smith, P.G., Miró, R. (2000) Metallogeny of the southern Sierras Pampeanas, Argentina: geological, 40 Ar– 39 Ar dating and stable isotope evidence for Devonian Au, Ag–Pb–Zn and W ore formation. Ore Geology Reviews: 17(1): 39-81.
Other Databases
| Wikipedia: | https://sv.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sierra_de_Ulapes |
|---|---|
| Wikidata ID: | Q21832036 |
External Links
https://repositorio.segemar.gov.ar/handle/308849217/2539
https://repositorio.segemar.gob.ar/handle/308849217/2752
https://repositorio.segemar.gob.ar/handle/308849217/103
https://1library.co/subject/sierra-de-chepes-la-rioja
https://scielo.conicyt.cl/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0716-02082001000200001
https://repositorio.segemar.gob.ar/handle/308849217/3715
https://searchworks.stanford.edu/view/5600244
http://biblioteca.cfi.org.ar/documento/evaluacion-de-distritos-mineros-de-sieras-de-las-minas-ulapes-y-sierras-de-chepes-provincia-de-la-rioja/
https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sierra_de_los_Llanos
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https://repositorio.segemar.gob.ar/handle/308849217/2752
https://repositorio.segemar.gob.ar/handle/308849217/103
https://1library.co/subject/sierra-de-chepes-la-rioja
https://scielo.conicyt.cl/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0716-02082001000200001
https://repositorio.segemar.gob.ar/handle/308849217/3715
https://searchworks.stanford.edu/view/5600244
http://biblioteca.cfi.org.ar/documento/evaluacion-de-distritos-mineros-de-sieras-de-las-minas-ulapes-y-sierras-de-chepes-provincia-de-la-rioja/
https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sierra_de_los_Llanos
https://repositorio.segemar.gov.ar/handle/308849217/2690
Localities in this Region
- La Rioja Province
- Rosario Vera Peñaloza department
- Chepes
- Sierra de las Minas
- Chepes
- Rosario Vera Peñaloza department
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