Dictator Group, Cuchillo Negro Mining District, Sierra Cuchillo (Cuchillo Negro Mts), Sierra County, New Mexico, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Dictator Group | - not defined - |
| Cuchillo Negro Mining District | Mining District |
| Sierra Cuchillo (Cuchillo Negro Mts) | Sierra |
| Sierra County | County |
| New Mexico | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
33° 20' 18'' North , 107° 34' 42'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
KΓΆppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Williamsburg | 425 (2017) | 36.2km |
| Hot Springs Landing | 110 (2011) | 37.2km |
| Truth or Consequences | 6,079 (2017) | 38.2km |
| Las Palomas | 173 (2011) | 40.2km |
| Elephant Butte | 1,431 (2011) | 42.2km |
Mindat Locality ID:
34581
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:2:34581:8
GUID (UUID V4):
9bdf9ed7-301a-43a7-b17d-117fce381394
Alteration: Silicified And Garnetized Limestone.
Deposit: Deposits occur As shoots and pods along limestone-porphyry contact. Old group of 3 claims replaced by new group of 6 claims. Discovery year: 1880's
Geology: For regional geology see sierra cuchillo district.
Rock formation(s): Magdalena Group
Ore(s): Mineralized Solutions Deposited By Host Rock Replacement And Void Filling.
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This is a list of exploitable or exploited mineral commodities recorded at this locality.Mineral List
9 valid minerals.
Rock Types Recorded
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Alphabetical List Tree DiagramDetailed Mineral List:
| β Anglesite Formula: PbSO4 |
| β Calcite Formula: CaCO3 |
| β Cerussite Formula: PbCO3 |
| β Chlorargyrite Formula: AgCl |
| β Galena Formula: PbS |
| β Malachite Formula: Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
| β Quartz Formula: SiO2 |
| β Smithsonite Formula: ZnCO3 |
| β Sphalerite Formula: ZnS |
Gallery:
List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification
| Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| β | Sphalerite | 2.CB.05a | ZnS |
| β | Galena | 2.CD.10 | PbS |
| Group 3 - Halides | |||
| β | Chlorargyrite | 3.AA.15 | AgCl |
| Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides | |||
| β | Quartz | 4.DA.05 | SiO2 |
| Group 5 - Nitrates and Carbonates | |||
| β | Calcite | 5.AB.05 | CaCO3 |
| β | Smithsonite | 5.AB.05 | ZnCO3 |
| β | Cerussite | 5.AB.15 | PbCO3 |
| β | Malachite | 5.BA.10 | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
| Group 7 - Sulphates, Chromates, Molybdates and Tungstates | |||
| β | Anglesite | 7.AD.35 | PbSO4 |
List of minerals for each chemical element
| H | Hydrogen | |
|---|---|---|
| H | β Malachite | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
| C | Carbon | |
| C | β Calcite | CaCO3 |
| C | β Cerussite | PbCO3 |
| C | β Malachite | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
| C | β Smithsonite | ZnCO3 |
| O | Oxygen | |
| O | β Anglesite | PbSO4 |
| O | β Calcite | CaCO3 |
| O | β Cerussite | PbCO3 |
| O | β Malachite | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
| O | β Quartz | SiO2 |
| O | β Smithsonite | ZnCO3 |
| Si | Silicon | |
| Si | β Quartz | SiO2 |
| S | Sulfur | |
| S | β Anglesite | PbSO4 |
| S | β Galena | PbS |
| S | β Sphalerite | ZnS |
| Cl | Chlorine | |
| Cl | β Chlorargyrite | AgCl |
| Ca | Calcium | |
| Ca | β Calcite | CaCO3 |
| Cu | Copper | |
| Cu | β Malachite | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
| Zn | Zinc | |
| Zn | β Smithsonite | ZnCO3 |
| Zn | β Sphalerite | ZnS |
| Ag | Silver | |
| Ag | β Chlorargyrite | AgCl |
| Pb | Lead | |
| Pb | β Anglesite | PbSO4 |
| Pb | β Cerussite | PbCO3 |
| Pb | β Galena | PbS |
Other Databases
| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10011721 |
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