Macho Mining District, Sierra County, New Mexico, USAi
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ⓘ Anglesite Formula: PbSO4 Localities: Reference: NMBMMR Bull 37 Geology and Mineral Deposits of Lake Valley Quadrangle, Grant, Luna, and Sierra Counties, New Mexico |
ⓘ Anorthite Formula: Ca(Al2Si2O8) Reference: Minerals of New Mexico 3rd ed. |
ⓘ Anorthite var. Labradorite Formula: (Ca,Na)[Al(Al,Si)Si2O8] Reference: Minerals of New Mexico 3rd ed. |
ⓘ Augite Formula: (CaxMgyFez)(Mgy1Fez1)Si2O6 Reference: Minerals of New Mexico 3rd ed. |
ⓘ Baryte Formula: BaSO4 Reference: NMBMMR Bull 37 Geology and Mineral Deposits of Lake Valley Quadrangle, Grant, Luna, and Sierra Counties, New Mexico |
ⓘ Calcite Formula: CaCO3 Localities: Reference: NMBMMR Bull 37 Geology and Mineral Deposits of Lake Valley Quadrangle, Grant, Luna, and Sierra Counties, New Mexico |
ⓘ Cerussite Formula: PbCO3 Localities: Reference: NMBMMR Bull 37 Geology and Mineral Deposits of Lake Valley Quadrangle, Grant, Luna, and Sierra Counties, New Mexico |
ⓘ Chalcocite Formula: Cu2S Reference: Arthur L. Flagg Collection No. 3048 |
ⓘ 'Chlorite Group' Reference: Minerals of New Mexico 3rd ed. |
ⓘ Coronadite Formula: Pb(Mn4+6Mn3+2)O16 Reference: Minerals of New Mexico 3rd ed. |
ⓘ Descloizite Formula: PbZn(VO4)(OH) Reference: Minerals of New Mexico 3rd ed. |
ⓘ Epidote Formula: {Ca2}{Al2Fe3+}(Si2O7)(SiO4)O(OH) Reference: Minerals of New Mexico 3rd ed. |
ⓘ Galena Formula: PbS Localities: Reference: NMBMMR Bull 37 Geology and Mineral Deposits of Lake Valley Quadrangle, Grant, Luna, and Sierra Counties, New Mexico |
ⓘ Hematite Formula: Fe2O3 Reference: Minerals of New Mexico 3rd ed. |
ⓘ Hemimorphite Formula: Zn4Si2O7(OH)2 · H2O Localities: Reference: NMBMMR Bull 37 Geology and Mineral Deposits of Lake Valley Quadrangle, Grant, Luna, and Sierra Counties, New Mexico |
ⓘ 'Hypersthene' Formula: (Mg,Fe)SiO3 Reference: Minerals of New Mexico 3rd ed. |
ⓘ 'Limonite' Localities: Reference: NMBMMR Bull 37 Geology and Mineral Deposits of Lake Valley Quadrangle, Grant, Luna, and Sierra Counties, New Mexico |
ⓘ Magnetite Formula: Fe2+Fe3+2O4 Reference: Minerals of New Mexico 3rd ed. |
ⓘ Malachite Formula: Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 Reference: Arthur L. Flagg Specimen No. 3048 |
ⓘ Muscovite Formula: KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 Reference: Minerals of New Mexico 3rd ed. |
ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite Formula: KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 Reference: Minerals of New Mexico 3rd ed. |
ⓘ 'Psilomelane' Localities: Reference: NMBMMR Bull 37 Geology and Mineral Deposits of Lake Valley Quadrangle, Grant, Luna, and Sierra Counties, New Mexico |
ⓘ Pyrite Formula: FeS2 Localities: Reference: NMBMMR Bull 37 Geology and Mineral Deposits of Lake Valley Quadrangle, Grant, Luna, and Sierra Counties, New Mexico |
ⓘ Pyrolusite Formula: Mn4+O2 Reference: Minerals of New Mexico 3rd ed. |
ⓘ Pyromorphite Formula: Pb5(PO4)3Cl Reference: Minerals of New Mexico 3rd ed. |
ⓘ Quartz Formula: SiO2 Localities: Reference: Minerals of New Mexico 3rd ed. |
ⓘ Smithsonite Formula: ZnCO3 Localities: Reference: NMBMMR Bull 37 Geology and Mineral Deposits of Lake Valley Quadrangle, Grant, Luna, and Sierra Counties, New Mexico |
ⓘ Sphalerite Formula: ZnS Localities: Reference: NMBMMR Bull 37 Geology and Mineral Deposits of Lake Valley Quadrangle, Grant, Luna, and Sierra Counties, New Mexico |
ⓘ 'Stilbite Subgroup' Formula: M6-7[Al8-9Si27-28O72] · nH2O Reference: Minerals of New Mexico 3rd ed. |
ⓘ Tridymite Formula: SiO2 Reference: Minerals of New Mexico 3rd ed. |
ⓘ Vanadinite Formula: Pb5(VO4)3Cl Localities: Reference: NMBMMR Bull 37 Geology and Mineral Deposits of Lake Valley Quadrangle, Grant, Luna, and Sierra Counties, New Mexico |
ⓘ Willemite Formula: Zn2SiO4 Reference: Minerals of New Mexico 3rd ed. |
ⓘ Wulfenite Formula: Pb(MoO4) Localities: Reference: NMBMMR Bull 37 Geology and Mineral Deposits of Lake Valley Quadrangle, Grant, Luna, and Sierra Counties, New Mexico |
Gallery:
List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification
Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts | |||
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ⓘ | Chalcocite | 2.BA.05 | Cu2S |
ⓘ | Galena | 2.CD.10 | PbS |
ⓘ | Pyrite | 2.EB.05a | FeS2 |
ⓘ | Sphalerite | 2.CB.05a | ZnS |
Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides | |||
ⓘ | Coronadite | 4.DK.05a | Pb(Mn4+6Mn3+2)O16 |
ⓘ | Hematite | 4.CB.05 | Fe2O3 |
ⓘ | Magnetite | 4.BB.05 | Fe2+Fe3+2O4 |
ⓘ | Pyrolusite | 4.DB.05 | Mn4+O2 |
ⓘ | Quartz | 4.DA.05 | SiO2 |
ⓘ | Tridymite | 4.DA.10 | SiO2 |
Group 5 - Nitrates and Carbonates | |||
ⓘ | Calcite | 5.AB.05 | CaCO3 |
ⓘ | Cerussite | 5.AB.15 | PbCO3 |
ⓘ | Malachite | 5.BA.10 | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
ⓘ | Smithsonite | 5.AB.05 | ZnCO3 |
Group 7 - Sulphates, Chromates, Molybdates and Tungstates | |||
ⓘ | Anglesite | 7.AD.35 | PbSO4 |
ⓘ | Baryte | 7.AD.35 | BaSO4 |
ⓘ | Wulfenite | 7.GA.05 | Pb(MoO4) |
Group 8 - Phosphates, Arsenates and Vanadates | |||
ⓘ | Descloizite | 8.BH.40 | PbZn(VO4)(OH) |
ⓘ | Pyromorphite | 8.BN.05 | Pb5(PO4)3Cl |
ⓘ | Vanadinite | 8.BN.05 | Pb5(VO4)3Cl |
Group 9 - Silicates | |||
ⓘ | Anorthite | 9.FA.35 | Ca(Al2Si2O8) |
ⓘ | var. Labradorite | 9.FA.35 | (Ca,Na)[Al(Al,Si)Si2O8] |
ⓘ | Augite | 9.DA.15 | (CaxMgyFez)(Mgy1Fez1)Si2O6 |
ⓘ | Epidote | 9.BG.05a | {Ca2}{Al2Fe3+}(Si2O7)(SiO4)O(OH) |
ⓘ | Hemimorphite | 9.BD.10 | Zn4Si2O7(OH)2 · H2O |
ⓘ | Muscovite | 9.EC.15 | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
ⓘ | var. Sericite | 9.EC.15 | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
ⓘ | Willemite | 9.AA.05 | Zn2SiO4 |
Unclassified Minerals, Rocks, etc. | |||
ⓘ | 'Chlorite Group' | - | |
ⓘ | 'Hypersthene' | - | (Mg,Fe)SiO3 |
ⓘ | 'Limonite' | - | |
ⓘ | 'Psilomelane' | - | |
ⓘ | 'Stilbite Subgroup' | - | M6-7[Al8-9Si27-28O72] · nH2O |
List of minerals for each chemical element
H | Hydrogen | |
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H | ⓘ Hemimorphite | Zn4Si2O7(OH)2 · H2O |
H | ⓘ Descloizite | PbZn(VO4)(OH) |
H | ⓘ Epidote | {Ca2}{Al2Fe3+}(Si2O7)(SiO4)O(OH) |
H | ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
H | ⓘ Stilbite Subgroup | M6-7[Al8-9Si27-28O72] · nH2O |
H | ⓘ Muscovite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
H | ⓘ Malachite | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
C | Carbon | |
C | ⓘ Calcite | CaCO3 |
C | ⓘ Cerussite | PbCO3 |
C | ⓘ Smithsonite | ZnCO3 |
C | ⓘ Malachite | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
O | Oxygen | |
O | ⓘ Calcite | CaCO3 |
O | ⓘ Anglesite | PbSO4 |
O | ⓘ Cerussite | PbCO3 |
O | ⓘ Smithsonite | ZnCO3 |
O | ⓘ Hemimorphite | Zn4Si2O7(OH)2 · H2O |
O | ⓘ Vanadinite | Pb5(VO4)3Cl |
O | ⓘ Wulfenite | Pb(MoO4) |
O | ⓘ Baryte | BaSO4 |
O | ⓘ Augite | (CaxMgyFez)(Mgy1Fez1)Si2O6 |
O | ⓘ Coronadite | Pb(Mn64+Mn23+)O16 |
O | ⓘ Descloizite | PbZn(VO4)(OH) |
O | ⓘ Epidote | {Ca2}{Al2Fe3+}(Si2O7)(SiO4)O(OH) |
O | ⓘ Hematite | Fe2O3 |
O | ⓘ Hypersthene | (Mg,Fe)SiO3 |
O | ⓘ Anorthite var. Labradorite | (Ca,Na)[Al(Al,Si)Si2O8] |
O | ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
O | ⓘ Pyrolusite | Mn4+O2 |
O | ⓘ Pyromorphite | Pb5(PO4)3Cl |
O | ⓘ Quartz | SiO2 |
O | ⓘ Stilbite Subgroup | M6-7[Al8-9Si27-28O72] · nH2O |
O | ⓘ Tridymite | SiO2 |
O | ⓘ Willemite | Zn2SiO4 |
O | ⓘ Magnetite | Fe2+Fe23+O4 |
O | ⓘ Anorthite | Ca(Al2Si2O8) |
O | ⓘ Muscovite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
O | ⓘ Malachite | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
Na | Sodium | |
Na | ⓘ Anorthite var. Labradorite | (Ca,Na)[Al(Al,Si)Si2O8] |
Mg | Magnesium | |
Mg | ⓘ Augite | (CaxMgyFez)(Mgy1Fez1)Si2O6 |
Mg | ⓘ Hypersthene | (Mg,Fe)SiO3 |
Al | Aluminium | |
Al | ⓘ Epidote | {Ca2}{Al2Fe3+}(Si2O7)(SiO4)O(OH) |
Al | ⓘ Anorthite var. Labradorite | (Ca,Na)[Al(Al,Si)Si2O8] |
Al | ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
Al | ⓘ Stilbite Subgroup | M6-7[Al8-9Si27-28O72] · nH2O |
Al | ⓘ Anorthite | Ca(Al2Si2O8) |
Al | ⓘ Muscovite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
Si | Silicon | |
Si | ⓘ Hemimorphite | Zn4Si2O7(OH)2 · H2O |
Si | ⓘ Augite | (CaxMgyFez)(Mgy1Fez1)Si2O6 |
Si | ⓘ Epidote | {Ca2}{Al2Fe3+}(Si2O7)(SiO4)O(OH) |
Si | ⓘ Hypersthene | (Mg,Fe)SiO3 |
Si | ⓘ Anorthite var. Labradorite | (Ca,Na)[Al(Al,Si)Si2O8] |
Si | ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
Si | ⓘ Quartz | SiO2 |
Si | ⓘ Stilbite Subgroup | M6-7[Al8-9Si27-28O72] · nH2O |
Si | ⓘ Tridymite | SiO2 |
Si | ⓘ Willemite | Zn2SiO4 |
Si | ⓘ Anorthite | Ca(Al2Si2O8) |
Si | ⓘ Muscovite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
P | Phosphorus | |
P | ⓘ Pyromorphite | Pb5(PO4)3Cl |
S | Sulfur | |
S | ⓘ Anglesite | PbSO4 |
S | ⓘ Galena | PbS |
S | ⓘ Sphalerite | ZnS |
S | ⓘ Pyrite | FeS2 |
S | ⓘ Baryte | BaSO4 |
S | ⓘ Chalcocite | Cu2S |
Cl | Chlorine | |
Cl | ⓘ Vanadinite | Pb5(VO4)3Cl |
Cl | ⓘ Pyromorphite | Pb5(PO4)3Cl |
K | Potassium | |
K | ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
K | ⓘ Muscovite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
Ca | Calcium | |
Ca | ⓘ Calcite | CaCO3 |
Ca | ⓘ Augite | (CaxMgyFez)(Mgy1Fez1)Si2O6 |
Ca | ⓘ Epidote | {Ca2}{Al2Fe3+}(Si2O7)(SiO4)O(OH) |
Ca | ⓘ Anorthite var. Labradorite | (Ca,Na)[Al(Al,Si)Si2O8] |
Ca | ⓘ Anorthite | Ca(Al2Si2O8) |
V | Vanadium | |
V | ⓘ Vanadinite | Pb5(VO4)3Cl |
V | ⓘ Descloizite | PbZn(VO4)(OH) |
Mn | Manganese | |
Mn | ⓘ Coronadite | Pb(Mn64+Mn23+)O16 |
Mn | ⓘ Pyrolusite | Mn4+O2 |
Fe | Iron | |
Fe | ⓘ Pyrite | FeS2 |
Fe | ⓘ Augite | (CaxMgyFez)(Mgy1Fez1)Si2O6 |
Fe | ⓘ Epidote | {Ca2}{Al2Fe3+}(Si2O7)(SiO4)O(OH) |
Fe | ⓘ Hematite | Fe2O3 |
Fe | ⓘ Hypersthene | (Mg,Fe)SiO3 |
Fe | ⓘ Magnetite | Fe2+Fe23+O4 |
Cu | Copper | |
Cu | ⓘ Chalcocite | Cu2S |
Cu | ⓘ Malachite | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
Zn | Zinc | |
Zn | ⓘ Smithsonite | ZnCO3 |
Zn | ⓘ Hemimorphite | Zn4Si2O7(OH)2 · H2O |
Zn | ⓘ Sphalerite | ZnS |
Zn | ⓘ Descloizite | PbZn(VO4)(OH) |
Zn | ⓘ Willemite | Zn2SiO4 |
Mo | Molybdenum | |
Mo | ⓘ Wulfenite | Pb(MoO4) |
Ba | Barium | |
Ba | ⓘ Baryte | BaSO4 |
Pb | Lead | |
Pb | ⓘ Anglesite | PbSO4 |
Pb | ⓘ Cerussite | PbCO3 |
Pb | ⓘ Galena | PbS |
Pb | ⓘ Vanadinite | Pb5(VO4)3Cl |
Pb | ⓘ Wulfenite | Pb(MoO4) |
Pb | ⓘ Coronadite | Pb(Mn64+Mn23+)O16 |
Pb | ⓘ Descloizite | PbZn(VO4)(OH) |
Pb | ⓘ Pyromorphite | Pb5(PO4)3Cl |
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Year (asc) Year (desc) Author (A-Z) Author (Z-A)Harley, G.T., (1934) Nmbmmr Bull 10, P184
Jicha, H.L. Jr., (1954) Nmbmmr Bull 37, P74
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