Predictive Mineralogy
Possible unrecorded species at Turquoise Chief Mine (Poor Boy), St. Kevin - Independence, Lake County, Colorado, USA
This table is based on statistical analysis of other localities containing similar species to the ones found at this locality.
| Possible missing species | Formula | Match % | Due to recorded presence of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quartz | SiO2 | 97.15% | Chrysocolla (61.53 %), Metatorbernite (62.45 %), Muscovite (80.32 %) |
| Pyrite | FeS2 | 77.67% | Metatorbernite (55.34 %), Muscovite (50.01 %) |
| Malachite | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 | 74.38% | Chrysocolla (74.38 %) |
| Chalcopyrite | CuFeS2 | 56.01% | Chrysocolla (56.02 %) |
| Torbernite | Cu(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 12H2O | 53.16% | Metatorbernite (53.16 %) |
Key: Mineral matches key element mineralogy of deposit Key element(s) in mineral not listed for deposit (-20% score)
Predicting paragenetic modes of deposit
Green indicates almost certain match based on minerals unique to a certain deposit type. Yellow indicates a possibly poor match, but should not be entirely discounted. Scores > 100 indicate strong confidence.