Grape Creek Mining District (Greenhorn Mining District), Fremont County, Colorado, USAi
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
38° North , 105° West (est.)
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~52km
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15 miles SW of Canon City. Ni, Co, Fe.
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| ⓘ Actinolite Formula: ◻Ca2(Mg4.5-2.5Fe0.5-2.5)Si8O22(OH)2 Localities: Reference: U.S. Geological Survey, 2005, Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia. |
| ⓘ 'Allanite Group' Formula: {A12+REE3+}{M13+M23+M32+}(Si2O7)(SiO4)O(OH) Reference: Spry, P. G., McFadden, S., Teale, G. S., Alers, B., Shallow, J. M., & Glenn, J. M. (2021). Nodular sillimanite rocks as field indicators to metamorphosed massive sulfide deposits. Ore Geology Reviews, 104632. |
| ⓘ Anthophyllite Formula: ◻{Mg2}{Mg5}(Si8O22)(OH)2 Reference: The Canadian Mineralogist Vol. 43, pp. 601-622 (2005) |
| ⓘ 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 Localities: Reported from at least 6 localities in this region. Reference: U.S. Geological Survey, 2005, Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia. |
| ⓘ Bismuthinite Formula: Bi2S3 Reference: Minerals of Colorado (1997) Eckel, E. B. |
| ⓘ Bornite Formula: Cu5FeS4 Localities: Reference: U.S. Geological Survey, 2005, Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia. |
| ⓘ Calcite Formula: CaCO3 Localities: Grape Creek Area (Wagner-Grape Creek Lode; See: Hellgate Claims; Bear Claims Old Conac Property), Grape Creek Mining District (Greenhorn Mining District), Fremont County, Colorado, USA Joker Mine (Rocky Mountain Boy Claims Patented Claims), Grape Creek Mining District (Greenhorn Mining District), Fremont County, Colorado, USA Reference: U.S. Geological Survey, 2005, Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia. |
| ⓘ Carnotite Formula: K2(UO2)2(VO4)2 · 3H2O Reference: U.S. Geological Survey, 2005, Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia. |
| ⓘ Chalcopyrite Formula: CuFeS2 Localities: Reported from at least 6 localities in this region. Reference: U.S. Geological Survey, 2005, Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia. |
| ⓘ 'Chlorite Group' Reference: Spry, P. G., McFadden, S., Teale, G. S., Alers, B., Shallow, J. M., & Glenn, J. M. (2021). Nodular sillimanite rocks as field indicators to metamorphosed massive sulfide deposits. Ore Geology Reviews, 104632. |
| ⓘ Chrysocolla Formula: Cu2-xAlx(H2-xSi2O5)(OH)4 · nH2O, x < 1 Reference: U.S. Geological Survey, 2005, Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia.
U.S. Geological Survey (2005) Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia. |
| ⓘ 'Clays' Reference: U.S. Geological Survey, 2005, Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia. |
| ⓘ Cordierite Formula: (Mg,Fe)2Al3(AlSi5O18) Reference: Minerals of Colorado (1997) Eckel, E. B.; The Canadian Mineralogist Vol. 43, pp. 601-622 (2005)
Spry, P. G., McFadden, S., Teale, G. S., Alers, B., Shallow, J. M., & Glenn, J. M. (2021). Nodular sillimanite rocks as field indicators to metamorphosed massive sulfide deposits. Ore Geology Reviews, 104632. |
| ⓘ Covellite Formula: CuS Reference: U.S. Geological Survey, 2005, Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia.
U.S. Geological Survey (2005) Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia. |
| ⓘ Cummingtonite Formula: ◻{Mg2}{Mg5}(Si8O22)(OH)2 Reference: Spry, P. G., McFadden, S., Teale, G. S., Alers, B., Shallow, J. M., & Glenn, J. M. (2021). Nodular sillimanite rocks as field indicators to metamorphosed massive sulfide deposits. Ore Geology Reviews, 104632. |
| ⓘ Cuprite Formula: Cu2O Reference: U.S. Geological Survey, 2005, Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia.
U.S. Geological Survey (2005) Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia. |
| ⓘ Diopside Formula: CaMgSi2O6 Reference: Spry, P. G., McFadden, S., Teale, G. S., Alers, B., Shallow, J. M., & Glenn, J. M. (2021). Nodular sillimanite rocks as field indicators to metamorphosed massive sulfide deposits. Ore Geology Reviews, 104632. |
| ⓘ Epidote Formula: {Ca2}{Al2Fe3+}(Si2O7)(SiO4)O(OH) Reference: U.S. Geological Survey, 2005, Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia. |
| ⓘ Gahnite Formula: ZnAl2O4 Localities: Green Mountain Mine (Copper Boy Mine), Grape Creek Mining District (Greenhorn Mining District), Fremont County, Colorado, USA Horseshoe Mine (School Section Deposit), Grape Creek Mining District (Greenhorn Mining District), Fremont County, Colorado, USA Unnamed prospect, Dawson Mountain, Grape Creek Mining District (Greenhorn Mining District), Fremont County, Colorado, USA Reference: U.S. Geological Survey, 2005, Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia.; The Canadian Mineralogist Vol. 43, pp. 601-622 (2005)
U.S. Geological Survey (2005) Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia.
Spry, P. G., McFadden, S., Teale, G. S., Alers, B., Shallow, J. M., & Glenn, J. M. (2021). Nodular sillimanite rocks as field indicators to metamorphosed massive sulfide deposits. Ore Geology Reviews, 104632. |
| ⓘ Galena Formula: PbS Localities: Columbine Mine, Grape Creek Mining District (Greenhorn Mining District), Fremont County, Colorado, USA Grape Creek Area (Wagner-Grape Creek Lode; See: Hellgate Claims; Bear Claims Old Conac Property), Grape Creek Mining District (Greenhorn Mining District), Fremont County, Colorado, USA Horseshoe Mine (School Section Deposit), Grape Creek Mining District (Greenhorn Mining District), Fremont County, Colorado, USA Reference: U.S. Geological Survey, 2005, Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia. |
| ⓘ 'Garnet Group' Formula: X3Z2(SiO4)3 Localities: Good News No. 1 Property (Goat Park; Good News Complex), Grape Creek Mining District (Greenhorn Mining District), Fremont County, Colorado, USA Good News No. 2 Claims (Goat Park), Grape Creek Mining District (Greenhorn Mining District), Fremont County, Colorado, USA Green Mountain Mine (Copper Boy Mine), Grape Creek Mining District (Greenhorn Mining District), Fremont County, Colorado, USA Horseshoe Mine (School Section Deposit), Grape Creek Mining District (Greenhorn Mining District), Fremont County, Colorado, USA Joker Mine (Rocky Mountain Boy Claims Patented Claims), Grape Creek Mining District (Greenhorn Mining District), Fremont County, Colorado, USA Reference: U.S. Geological Survey, 2005, Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia. |
| ⓘ Gedrite Formula: ◻{Mg2}{Mg3Al2}(Al2Si6O22)(OH)2 Reference: Spry, P. G., McFadden, S., Teale, G. S., Alers, B., Shallow, J. M., & Glenn, J. M. (2021). Nodular sillimanite rocks as field indicators to metamorphosed massive sulfide deposits. Ore Geology Reviews, 104632. |
| ⓘ Gold Formula: Au Localities: Copper King Mine (Copper King Claims Patented; Unpatented Claims: Sam 1-15 1977 Part; Dawson Mtn Workings), Grape Creek Mining District (Greenhorn Mining District), Fremont County, Colorado, USA Dawson Mountain - Surprise Group (Unpatented Claims: Sam 1-15 1977 Part; Copper Boy 1902), Grape Creek Mining District (Greenhorn Mining District), Fremont County, Colorado, USA Grape Creek Area (Wagner-Grape Creek Lode; See: Hellgate Claims; Bear Claims Old Conac Property), Grape Creek Mining District (Greenhorn Mining District), Fremont County, Colorado, USA Green Mountain Mine (Copper Boy Mine), Grape Creek Mining District (Greenhorn Mining District), Fremont County, Colorado, USA Horseshoe Mine (School Section Deposit), Grape Creek Mining District (Greenhorn Mining District), Fremont County, Colorado, USA Reference: U.S. Geological Survey, 2005, Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia. |
| ⓘ Hematite Formula: Fe2O3 Reference: The Canadian Mineralogist Vol. 43, pp. 601-622 (2005) |
| ⓘ Hercynite Formula: Fe2+Al2O4 Reference: Minerals of Colorado (1997) Eckel, E. B. |
| ⓘ 'Hornblende' Reference: The Canadian Mineralogist Vol. 43, pp. 601-622 (2005)
Spry, P. G., McFadden, S., Teale, G. S., Alers, B., Shallow, J. M., & Glenn, J. M. (2021). Nodular sillimanite rocks as field indicators to metamorphosed massive sulfide deposits. Ore Geology Reviews, 104632. |
| ⓘ Hydrozincite Formula: Zn5(CO3)2(OH)6 Reference: U.S. Geological Survey, 2005, Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia.
U.S. Geological Survey (2005) Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia. |
| ⓘ Ilmenite Formula: Fe2+TiO3 Reference: The Canadian Mineralogist Vol. 43, pp. 601-622 (2005)
Spry, P. G., McFadden, S., Teale, G. S., Alers, B., Shallow, J. M., & Glenn, J. M. (2021). Nodular sillimanite rocks as field indicators to metamorphosed massive sulfide deposits. Ore Geology Reviews, 104632. |
| ⓘ Kaolinite Formula: Al2(Si2O5)(OH)4 Reference: U.S. Geological Survey, 2005, Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia. |
| ⓘ 'K Feldspar' Formula: KAlSi3O8 Reference: U.S. Geological Survey, 2005, Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia. |
| ⓘ 'Limonite' Reference: U.S. Geological Survey, 2005, Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia. |
| ⓘ Magnetite Formula: Fe2+Fe3+2O4 Localities: Dawson Mountain - Surprise Group (Unpatented Claims: Sam 1-15 1977 Part; Copper Boy 1902), Grape Creek Mining District (Greenhorn Mining District), Fremont County, Colorado, USA Green Mountain Mine (Copper Boy Mine), Grape Creek Mining District (Greenhorn Mining District), Fremont County, Colorado, USA Reference: U.S. Geological Survey, 2005, Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia. |
| ⓘ Malachite Formula: Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 Localities: Reported from at least 6 localities in this region. Reference: U.S. Geological Survey, 2005, Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia.
U.S. Geological Survey (2005) Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia. |
| ⓘ Molybdenite Formula: MoS2 Localities: Reference: U.S. Geological Survey, 2005, Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia.
U.S. Geological Survey (2005) Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia.
Spry, P. G., McFadden, S., Teale, G. S., Alers, B., Shallow, J. M., & Glenn, J. M. (2021). Nodular sillimanite rocks as field indicators to metamorphosed massive sulfide deposits. Ore Geology Reviews, 104632. |
| ⓘ Pigeonite Formula: (CaxMgyFez)(Mgy1Fez1)Si2O6 Reference: Spry, P. G., McFadden, S., Teale, G. S., Alers, B., Shallow, J. M., & Glenn, J. M. (2021). Nodular sillimanite rocks as field indicators to metamorphosed massive sulfide deposits. Ore Geology Reviews, 104632. |
| ⓘ 'Plagioclase' Formula: (Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8 Localities: Reference: U.S. Geological Survey, 2005, Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia. |
| ⓘ Pyrite Formula: FeS2 Localities: Columbine Mine, Grape Creek Mining District (Greenhorn Mining District), Fremont County, Colorado, USA Green Mountain Mine (Copper Boy Mine), Grape Creek Mining District (Greenhorn Mining District), Fremont County, Colorado, USA Horseshoe Mine (School Section Deposit), Grape Creek Mining District (Greenhorn Mining District), Fremont County, Colorado, USA Joker Mine (Rocky Mountain Boy Claims Patented Claims), Grape Creek Mining District (Greenhorn Mining District), Fremont County, Colorado, USA Reference: U.S. Geological Survey, 2005, Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia. |
| ⓘ Pyrrhotite Formula: Fe1-xS Reference: The Canadian Mineralogist Vol. 43, pp. 601-622 (2005)
Spry, P. G., McFadden, S., Teale, G. S., Alers, B., Shallow, J. M., & Glenn, J. M. (2021). Nodular sillimanite rocks as field indicators to metamorphosed massive sulfide deposits. Ore Geology Reviews, 104632. |
| ⓘ Quartz Formula: SiO2 Localities: Reported from at least 8 localities in this region. Reference: U.S. Geological Survey, 2005, Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia.
U.S. Geological Survey (2005) Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia.
Spry, P. G., McFadden, S., Teale, G. S., Alers, B., Shallow, J. M., & Glenn, J. M. (2021). Nodular sillimanite rocks as field indicators to metamorphosed massive sulfide deposits. Ore Geology Reviews, 104632. |
| ⓘ Quartz var. Amethyst Formula: SiO2 Reference: Minerals of Colorado (1997) E.B. Eckel |
| ⓘ Rutile Formula: TiO2 Reference: The Canadian Mineralogist Vol. 43, pp. 601-622 (2005)
Spry, P. G., McFadden, S., Teale, G. S., Alers, B., Shallow, J. M., & Glenn, J. M. (2021). Nodular sillimanite rocks as field indicators to metamorphosed massive sulfide deposits. Ore Geology Reviews, 104632. |
| ⓘ Schorl Formula: NaFe2+3Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3(OH) Reference: Minerals of Colorado (1997) E.B. Eckel |
| ⓘ Sillimanite Formula: Al2(SiO4)O Localities: Reference: The Canadian Mineralogist Vol. 43, pp. 601-622 (2005)
Spry, P. G., McFadden, S., Teale, G. S., Alers, B., Shallow, J. M., & Glenn, J. M. (2021). Nodular sillimanite rocks as field indicators to metamorphosed massive sulfide deposits. Ore Geology Reviews, 104632. |
| ⓘ Silver Formula: Ag Localities: Reported from at least 8 localities in this region. Reference: U.S. Geological Survey, 2005, Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia.
U.S. Geological Survey (2005) Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia. |
| ⓘ Sphalerite Formula: ZnS Localities: Columbine Mine, Grape Creek Mining District (Greenhorn Mining District), Fremont County, Colorado, USA Grape Creek Area (Wagner-Grape Creek Lode; See: Hellgate Claims; Bear Claims Old Conac Property), Grape Creek Mining District (Greenhorn Mining District), Fremont County, Colorado, USA Green Mountain Mine (Copper Boy Mine), Grape Creek Mining District (Greenhorn Mining District), Fremont County, Colorado, USA Reference: U.S. Geological Survey, 2005, Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia. |
| ⓘ Thorite Formula: Th(SiO4) Reference: U.S. Geological Survey, 2005, Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia. |
| ⓘ 'Tourmaline' Formula: AD3G6 (T6O18)(BO3)3X3Z Reference: Spry, P. G., McFadden, S., Teale, G. S., Alers, B., Shallow, J. M., & Glenn, J. M. (2021). Nodular sillimanite rocks as field indicators to metamorphosed massive sulfide deposits. Ore Geology Reviews, 104632. |
| ⓘ Uraninite Formula: UO2 Reference: U.S. Geological Survey, 2005, Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia. |
| ⓘ Zircon Formula: Zr(SiO4) Reference: Spry, P. G., McFadden, S., Teale, G. S., Alers, B., Shallow, J. M., & Glenn, J. M. (2021). Nodular sillimanite rocks as field indicators to metamorphosed massive sulfide deposits. Ore Geology Reviews, 104632. |
Gallery:
List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification
| Group 1 - Elements | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ⓘ | Gold | 1.AA.05 | Au |
| ⓘ | Silver | 1.AA.05 | Ag |
| Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts | |||
| ⓘ | Bismuthinite | 2.DB.05 | Bi2S3 |
| ⓘ | Bornite | 2.BA.15 | Cu5FeS4 |
| ⓘ | Chalcopyrite | 2.CB.10a | CuFeS2 |
| ⓘ | Covellite | 2.CA.05a | CuS |
| ⓘ | Galena | 2.CD.10 | PbS |
| ⓘ | Molybdenite | 2.EA.30 | MoS2 |
| ⓘ | Pyrite | 2.EB.05a | FeS2 |
| ⓘ | Pyrrhotite | 2.CC.10 | Fe1-xS |
| ⓘ | Sphalerite | 2.CB.05a | ZnS |
| Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides | |||
| ⓘ | Carnotite | 4.HB.05 | K2(UO2)2(VO4)2 · 3H2O |
| ⓘ | Cuprite | 4.AA.10 | Cu2O |
| ⓘ | Gahnite | 4.BB.05 | ZnAl2O4 |
| ⓘ | Hematite | 4.CB.05 | Fe2O3 |
| ⓘ | Hercynite | 4.BB.05 | Fe2+Al2O4 |
| ⓘ | Ilmenite | 4.CB.05 | Fe2+TiO3 |
| ⓘ | Magnetite | 4.BB.05 | Fe2+Fe3+2O4 |
| ⓘ | Quartz | 4.DA.05 | SiO2 |
| ⓘ | var. Amethyst | 4.DA.05 | SiO2 |
| ⓘ | Rutile | 4.DB.05 | TiO2 |
| ⓘ | Uraninite | 4.DL.05 | UO2 |
| Group 5 - Nitrates and Carbonates | |||
| ⓘ | Calcite | 5.AB.05 | CaCO3 |
| ⓘ | Hydrozincite | 5.BA.15 | Zn5(CO3)2(OH)6 |
| ⓘ | Malachite | 5.BA.10 | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
| Group 7 - Sulphates, Chromates, Molybdates and Tungstates | |||
| ⓘ | Baryte | 7.AD.35 | BaSO4 |
| Group 9 - Silicates | |||
| ⓘ | Actinolite | 9.DE.10 | ◻Ca2(Mg4.5-2.5Fe0.5-2.5)Si8O22(OH)2 |
| ⓘ | Anthophyllite | 9.DD.05 | ◻{Mg2}{Mg5}(Si8O22)(OH)2 |
| ⓘ | Chrysocolla | 9.ED.20 | Cu2-xAlx(H2-xSi2O5)(OH)4 · nH2O, x < 1 |
| ⓘ | Cordierite | 9.CJ.10 | (Mg,Fe)2Al3(AlSi5O18) |
| ⓘ | Cummingtonite | 9.DE.05 | ◻{Mg2}{Mg5}(Si8O22)(OH)2 |
| ⓘ | Diopside | 9.DA.15 | CaMgSi2O6 |
| ⓘ | Epidote | 9.BG.05a | {Ca2}{Al2Fe3+}(Si2O7)(SiO4)O(OH) |
| ⓘ | Gedrite | 9.DD.05 | ◻{Mg2}{Mg3Al2}(Al2Si6O22)(OH)2 |
| ⓘ | Kaolinite | 9.ED.05 | Al2(Si2O5)(OH)4 |
| ⓘ | Pigeonite | 9.DA.10 | (CaxMgyFez)(Mgy1Fez1)Si2O6 |
| ⓘ | Schorl | 9.CK.05 | NaFe2+3Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3(OH) |
| ⓘ | Sillimanite | 9.AF.05 | Al2(SiO4)O |
| ⓘ | Thorite | 9.AD.30 | Th(SiO4) |
| ⓘ | Zircon | 9.AD.30 | Zr(SiO4) |
| Unclassified Minerals, Rocks, etc. | |||
| ⓘ | 'Allanite Group' | - | {A12+REE3+}{M13+M23+M32+}(Si2O7)(SiO4)O(OH) |
| ⓘ | 'Biotite' | - | K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2 or Simplified: K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(OH)2 |
| ⓘ | 'Chlorite Group' | - | |
| ⓘ | 'Clays' | - | |
| ⓘ | 'Garnet Group' | - | X3Z2(SiO4)3 |
| ⓘ | 'Hornblende' | - | |
| ⓘ | 'K Feldspar' | - | KAlSi3O8 |
| ⓘ | 'Limonite' | - | |
| ⓘ | 'Plagioclase' | - | (Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8 |
| ⓘ | 'Tourmaline' | - | AD3G6 (T6O18)(BO3)3X3Z |
List of minerals for each chemical element
| H | Hydrogen | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ⓘ Carnotite | K2(UO2)2(VO4)2 · 3H2O |
| H | ⓘ Kaolinite | Al2(Si2O5)(OH)4 |
| H | ⓘ Hydrozincite | Zn5(CO3)2(OH)6 |
| H | ⓘ Chrysocolla | Cu2-xAlx(H2-xSi2O5)(OH)4 · nH2O, x < 1 |
| H | ⓘ Actinolite | ◻Ca2(Mg4.5-2.5Fe0.5-2.5)Si8O22(OH)2 |
| H | ⓘ Epidote | {Ca2}{Al2Fe3+}(Si2O7)(SiO4)O(OH) |
| H | ⓘ Schorl | NaFe32+Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3(OH) |
| H | ⓘ Anthophyllite | ◻{Mg2}{Mg5}(Si8O22)(OH)2 |
| H | ⓘ Allanite Group | {A12+REE3+}{M13+M23+M32+}(Si2O7)(SiO4)O(OH) |
| H | ⓘ Gedrite | ◻{Mg2}{Mg3Al2}(Al2Si6O22)(OH)2 |
| H | ⓘ Cummingtonite | ◻{Mg2}{Mg5}(Si8O22)(OH)2 |
| B | Boron | |
| B | ⓘ Schorl | NaFe32+Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3(OH) |
| B | ⓘ Tourmaline | AD3G6 (T6O18)(BO3)3X3Z |
| C | Carbon | |
| C | ⓘ Malachite | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
| C | ⓘ Calcite | CaCO3 |
| C | ⓘ Hydrozincite | Zn5(CO3)2(OH)6 |
| O | Oxygen | |
| O | ⓘ Malachite | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
| O | ⓘ Quartz | SiO2 |
| 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 | ⓘ Magnetite | Fe2+Fe23+O4 |
| O | ⓘ Carnotite | K2(UO2)2(VO4)2 · 3H2O |
| O | ⓘ Kaolinite | Al2(Si2O5)(OH)4 |
| O | ⓘ K Feldspar | KAlSi3O8 |
| O | ⓘ Garnet Group | X3Z2(SiO4)3 |
| O | ⓘ Thorite | Th(SiO4) |
| O | ⓘ Baryte | BaSO4 |
| O | ⓘ Calcite | CaCO3 |
| O | ⓘ Hydrozincite | Zn5(CO3)2(OH)6 |
| O | ⓘ Gahnite | ZnAl2O4 |
| O | ⓘ Cuprite | Cu2O |
| O | ⓘ Chrysocolla | Cu2-xAlx(H2-xSi2O5)(OH)4 · nH2O, x < 1 |
| O | ⓘ Uraninite | UO2 |
| O | ⓘ Actinolite | ◻Ca2(Mg4.5-2.5Fe0.5-2.5)Si8O22(OH)2 |
| O | ⓘ Plagioclase | (Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8 |
| O | ⓘ Epidote | {Ca2}{Al2Fe3+}(Si2O7)(SiO4)O(OH) |
| O | ⓘ Cordierite | (Mg,Fe)2Al3(AlSi5O18) |
| O | ⓘ Hercynite | Fe2+Al2O4 |
| O | ⓘ Quartz var. Amethyst | SiO2 |
| O | ⓘ Schorl | NaFe32+Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3(OH) |
| O | ⓘ Ilmenite | Fe2+TiO3 |
| O | ⓘ Rutile | TiO2 |
| O | ⓘ Hematite | Fe2O3 |
| O | ⓘ Anthophyllite | ◻{Mg2}{Mg5}(Si8O22)(OH)2 |
| O | ⓘ Sillimanite | Al2(SiO4)O |
| O | ⓘ Zircon | Zr(SiO4) |
| O | ⓘ Allanite Group | {A12+REE3+}{M13+M23+M32+}(Si2O7)(SiO4)O(OH) |
| O | ⓘ Tourmaline | AD3G6 (T6O18)(BO3)3X3Z |
| O | ⓘ Diopside | CaMgSi2O6 |
| O | ⓘ Pigeonite | (CaxMgyFez)(Mgy1Fez1)Si2O6 |
| O | ⓘ Gedrite | ◻{Mg2}{Mg3Al2}(Al2Si6O22)(OH)2 |
| O | ⓘ Cummingtonite | ◻{Mg2}{Mg5}(Si8O22)(OH)2 |
| F | Fluorine | |
| 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 | ⓘ Plagioclase | (Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8 |
| Na | ⓘ Schorl | NaFe32+Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3(OH) |
| Mg | Magnesium | |
| 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 |
| Mg | ⓘ Actinolite | ◻Ca2(Mg4.5-2.5Fe0.5-2.5)Si8O22(OH)2 |
| Mg | ⓘ Cordierite | (Mg,Fe)2Al3(AlSi5O18) |
| Mg | ⓘ Anthophyllite | ◻{Mg2}{Mg5}(Si8O22)(OH)2 |
| Mg | ⓘ Diopside | CaMgSi2O6 |
| Mg | ⓘ Pigeonite | (CaxMgyFez)(Mgy1Fez1)Si2O6 |
| Mg | ⓘ Gedrite | ◻{Mg2}{Mg3Al2}(Al2Si6O22)(OH)2 |
| Mg | ⓘ Cummingtonite | ◻{Mg2}{Mg5}(Si8O22)(OH)2 |
| Al | Aluminium | |
| 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 | ⓘ Kaolinite | Al2(Si2O5)(OH)4 |
| Al | ⓘ K Feldspar | KAlSi3O8 |
| Al | ⓘ Gahnite | ZnAl2O4 |
| Al | ⓘ Chrysocolla | Cu2-xAlx(H2-xSi2O5)(OH)4 · nH2O, x < 1 |
| Al | ⓘ Plagioclase | (Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8 |
| Al | ⓘ Epidote | {Ca2}{Al2Fe3+}(Si2O7)(SiO4)O(OH) |
| Al | ⓘ Cordierite | (Mg,Fe)2Al3(AlSi5O18) |
| Al | ⓘ Hercynite | Fe2+Al2O4 |
| Al | ⓘ Schorl | NaFe32+Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3(OH) |
| Al | ⓘ Sillimanite | Al2(SiO4)O |
| Al | ⓘ Gedrite | ◻{Mg2}{Mg3Al2}(Al2Si6O22)(OH)2 |
| Si | Silicon | |
| Si | ⓘ Quartz | SiO2 |
| 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 | ⓘ Kaolinite | Al2(Si2O5)(OH)4 |
| Si | ⓘ K Feldspar | KAlSi3O8 |
| Si | ⓘ Garnet Group | X3Z2(SiO4)3 |
| Si | ⓘ Thorite | Th(SiO4) |
| Si | ⓘ Chrysocolla | Cu2-xAlx(H2-xSi2O5)(OH)4 · nH2O, x < 1 |
| Si | ⓘ Actinolite | ◻Ca2(Mg4.5-2.5Fe0.5-2.5)Si8O22(OH)2 |
| Si | ⓘ Plagioclase | (Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8 |
| Si | ⓘ Epidote | {Ca2}{Al2Fe3+}(Si2O7)(SiO4)O(OH) |
| Si | ⓘ Cordierite | (Mg,Fe)2Al3(AlSi5O18) |
| Si | ⓘ Quartz var. Amethyst | SiO2 |
| Si | ⓘ Schorl | NaFe32+Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3(OH) |
| Si | ⓘ Anthophyllite | ◻{Mg2}{Mg5}(Si8O22)(OH)2 |
| Si | ⓘ Sillimanite | Al2(SiO4)O |
| Si | ⓘ Zircon | Zr(SiO4) |
| Si | ⓘ Allanite Group | {A12+REE3+}{M13+M23+M32+}(Si2O7)(SiO4)O(OH) |
| Si | ⓘ Diopside | CaMgSi2O6 |
| Si | ⓘ Pigeonite | (CaxMgyFez)(Mgy1Fez1)Si2O6 |
| Si | ⓘ Gedrite | ◻{Mg2}{Mg3Al2}(Al2Si6O22)(OH)2 |
| Si | ⓘ Cummingtonite | ◻{Mg2}{Mg5}(Si8O22)(OH)2 |
| S | Sulfur | |
| S | ⓘ Chalcopyrite | CuFeS2 |
| S | ⓘ Galena | PbS |
| S | ⓘ Sphalerite | ZnS |
| S | ⓘ Bornite | Cu5FeS4 |
| S | ⓘ Pyrite | FeS2 |
| S | ⓘ Molybdenite | MoS2 |
| S | ⓘ Baryte | BaSO4 |
| S | ⓘ Covellite | CuS |
| S | ⓘ Bismuthinite | Bi2S3 |
| S | ⓘ Pyrrhotite | Fe1-xS |
| K | Potassium | |
| 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 | ⓘ Carnotite | K2(UO2)2(VO4)2 · 3H2O |
| K | ⓘ K Feldspar | KAlSi3O8 |
| Ca | Calcium | |
| Ca | ⓘ Calcite | CaCO3 |
| Ca | ⓘ Actinolite | ◻Ca2(Mg4.5-2.5Fe0.5-2.5)Si8O22(OH)2 |
| Ca | ⓘ Plagioclase | (Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi2]O8 |
| Ca | ⓘ Epidote | {Ca2}{Al2Fe3+}(Si2O7)(SiO4)O(OH) |
| Ca | ⓘ Diopside | CaMgSi2O6 |
| Ca | ⓘ Pigeonite | (CaxMgyFez)(Mgy1Fez1)Si2O6 |
| Ti | Titanium | |
| 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 |
| Ti | ⓘ Rutile | TiO2 |
| V | Vanadium | |
| V | ⓘ Carnotite | K2(UO2)2(VO4)2 · 3H2O |
| Fe | Iron | |
| Fe | ⓘ Chalcopyrite | CuFeS2 |
| Fe | ⓘ Bornite | Cu5FeS4 |
| Fe | ⓘ Pyrite | FeS2 |
| 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 | ⓘ Magnetite | Fe2+Fe23+O4 |
| Fe | ⓘ Actinolite | ◻Ca2(Mg4.5-2.5Fe0.5-2.5)Si8O22(OH)2 |
| Fe | ⓘ Epidote | {Ca2}{Al2Fe3+}(Si2O7)(SiO4)O(OH) |
| Fe | ⓘ Cordierite | (Mg,Fe)2Al3(AlSi5O18) |
| Fe | ⓘ Hercynite | Fe2+Al2O4 |
| Fe | ⓘ Schorl | NaFe32+Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3(OH) |
| Fe | ⓘ Pyrrhotite | Fe1-xS |
| Fe | ⓘ Ilmenite | Fe2+TiO3 |
| Fe | ⓘ Hematite | Fe2O3 |
| Fe | ⓘ Pigeonite | (CaxMgyFez)(Mgy1Fez1)Si2O6 |
| Cu | Copper | |
| Cu | ⓘ Chalcopyrite | CuFeS2 |
| Cu | ⓘ Bornite | Cu5FeS4 |
| Cu | ⓘ Malachite | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
| Cu | ⓘ Cuprite | Cu2O |
| Cu | ⓘ Chrysocolla | Cu2-xAlx(H2-xSi2O5)(OH)4 · nH2O, x < 1 |
| Cu | ⓘ Covellite | CuS |
| Zn | Zinc | |
| Zn | ⓘ Sphalerite | ZnS |
| Zn | ⓘ Hydrozincite | Zn5(CO3)2(OH)6 |
| Zn | ⓘ Gahnite | ZnAl2O4 |
| Zr | Zirconium | |
| Zr | ⓘ Zircon | Zr(SiO4) |
| Mo | Molybdenum | |
| Mo | ⓘ Molybdenite | MoS2 |
| Ag | Silver | |
| Ag | ⓘ Silver | Ag |
| Ba | Barium | |
| Ba | ⓘ Baryte | BaSO4 |
| Au | Gold | |
| Au | ⓘ Gold | Au |
| Pb | Lead | |
| Pb | ⓘ Galena | PbS |
| Bi | Bismuth | |
| Bi | ⓘ Bismuthinite | Bi2S3 |
| Th | Thorium | |
| Th | ⓘ Thorite | Th(SiO4) |
| U | Uranium | |
| U | ⓘ Carnotite | K2(UO2)2(VO4)2 · 3H2O |
| U | ⓘ Uraninite | UO2 |
Localities in this Region
- Colorado
- Fremont County
- Grape Creek Mining District (Greenhorn Mining District)
- Adamic Cow Camp Workings Occurrence (Apollo Claim; Apollo No. 1 Claim 1977)
- Columbine Mine
- ⭔Copper Gulch Area
- Copper King Mine (Copper King Claims Patented; Unpatented Claims: Sam 1-15 1977 Part; Dawson Mtn Workings)
- Cunac Occurrence
- Dawson Mountain
- Dawson Mountain - Surprise Group (Unpatented Claims: Sam 1-15 1977 Part; Copper Boy 1902)
- Deer Ridge Claim
- El Plomo Mine
- Grape Creek Mining District (Greenhorn Mining District)
- Fremont County
- Colorado
- Fremont County
- Grape Creek Mining District (Greenhorn Mining District)
- Good News No. 1 Property (Goat Park; Good News Complex)
- Good News No. 2 Claims (Goat Park)
- ⭔Grape Creek Area (Wagner-Grape Creek Lode; See: Hellgate Claims; Bear Claims Old Conac Property)
- Green Mountain Mine (Copper Boy Mine)
- Horse Shoe & El Ploma
- Horseshoe Mine (School Section Deposit)
- Joker Mine (Rocky Mountain Boy Claims Patented Claims)
- Tanner Boy Group (Red Hills Group)
- Unidentified Occurrence (MRDS - 10087767)
- Unidentified Occurrence (MRDS - 10087768)
- Unidentified Uranium Mine (MRDS - 10087776)
- Unknown Clay Occurrence (MRDS - 10018626)
- Grape Creek Mining District (Greenhorn Mining District)
- Fremont County
Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
North America
- Rocky MountainsMountain Range
North America PlateTectonic Plate
- Great Plains DomainDomain
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