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Quartz Creek Mining District, Gunnison County, Colorado, USAi
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HΓΌbnerite

Ida May mine, Gold Hill Cumberland Pass, Quartz Creek Mining District, Gunnison County, Colorado, USA
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HΓΌbnerite

Ida May mine, Gold Hill Cumberland Pass, Quartz Creek Mining District, Gunnison County, Colorado, USA
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HΓΌbnerite

Ida May mine, Gold Hill Cumberland Pass, Quartz Creek Mining District, Gunnison County, Colorado, USA
Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
38° North , 107° West (est.)
Estimate based on other nearby localities or region boundaries.
Margin of Error:
~75km
GRN:
N26W61
Locality type:
Mining District
KΓΆppen climate type:
Dfc : Subarctic climate


3 miles north of Pitkin. Ag, Au, Pb.
Part of Tincup District

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36 valid minerals.

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Detailed Mineral List:

β“˜ Andradite
Formula: Ca3Fe3+2(SiO4)3
Reference: Minerals of Colorado (1997) Eckel, E. B.
β“˜ Anglesite
Formula: PbSO4
Reference: U.S. Geological Survey, 2005, Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia.; U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper 289
β“˜ 'Apatite'
Formula: Ca5(PO4)3(Cl/F/OH)
Reference: Minerals of Colorado (1997) Eckel, E. B.
β“˜ Azurite
Formula: Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2
Reference: U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper 289
β“˜ Baryte
Formula: BaSO4
Reference: U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper 289
β“˜ Bornite
Formula: Cu5FeS4
Reference: U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper 289
β“˜ Calcite
Formula: CaCO3
Reference: U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper 289
β“˜ Cerussite
Formula: PbCO3
Reference: U.S. Geological Survey, 2005, Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia.; U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper 289
β“˜ Chalcocite
Formula: Cu2S
Reference: U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper 289
β“˜ Chalcopyrite
Formula: CuFeS2
Localities: Reported from at least 15 localities in this region.
Reference: U.S. Geological Survey, 2005, Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia.; U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper 289
β“˜ Chlorargyrite
Formula: AgCl
Reference: U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper 289
β“˜ Chrysocolla
Formula: Cu2-xAlx(H2-xSi2O5)(OH)4 · nH2O, x < 1
Reference: U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper 289
β“˜ Copper
Formula: Cu
Reference: U.S. Geological Survey, 2005, Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia.
β“˜ 'Copper Stain'
Reference: U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper 289
β“˜ Covellite
Formula: CuS
Reference: U.S. Geological Survey, 2005, Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia.; U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper 289
β“˜ Cuprite
Formula: Cu2O
Reference: U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper 289
β“˜ Dolomite
Formula: CaMg(CO3)2
Reference: From USGS MRDS database
β“˜ Fluorite
Formula: CaF2
Colour: White, blue, green purple
Reference: U.S. Geological Survey, 2005, Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia.; U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper 289
β“˜ 'Fluor-uvite-Uvite Series'
Reference: U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper 289
β“˜ Galena
Formula: PbS
Localities: Reported from at least 14 localities in this region.
Reference: U.S. Geological Survey, 2005, Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia.; U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper 289
β“˜ Gold
Formula: Au
Localities: Reported from at least 9 localities in this region.
Reference: U.S. Geological Survey, 2005, Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia.
β“˜ Graphite
Formula: C
Reference: U.S. Geological Survey, 2005, Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia.; U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper 289
β“˜ Gypsum
Formula: CaSO4 · 2H2O
Reference: U.S. Geological Survey, 2005, Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia.
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HΓΌbnerite

Ida May mine, Gold Hill Cumberland Pass, Quartz Creek Mining District, Gunnison County, Colorado, USA
β“˜ HΓΌbnerite
Formula: MnWO4
Localities: Reported from at least 7 localities in this region.
Reference: U.S. Geological Survey, 2005, Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia.; U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper 289
β“˜ Ilsemannite
Formula: Mo3O8 · nH2O
Reference: U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper 289
β“˜ Kyanite
Formula: Al2(SiO4)O
Reference: U.S. Geological Survey, 2005, Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia.
β“˜ 'Limonite'
Reference: U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper 289
β“˜ Malachite
Formula: Cu2(CO3)(OH)2
Reference: U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper 289
β“˜ 'Microlite Group'
Formula: A2-mTa2X6-wZ-n
Reference: Minerals of Colorado (1997) E.B. Eckel
β“˜ Molybdenite
Formula: MoS2
Localities: Reported from at least 15 localities in this region.
Reference: U.S. Geological Survey, 2005, Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia.; U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper 289
β“˜ Molybdite
Formula: MoO3
Reference: U.S. Geological Survey, 2005, Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia.
β“˜ Montebrasite
Formula: LiAl(PO4)(OH)
Reference: Minerals of Colorado (1997) E.B. Eckel
β“˜ Powellite
Formula: Ca(MoO4)
Reference: Minerals of Colorado (1997) E.B. Eckel
β“˜ Pyrite
Formula: FeS2
Localities: Reported from at least 17 localities in this region.
Reference: U.S. Geological Survey, 2005, Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia.; U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper 289
β“˜ Quartz
Formula: SiO2
Localities: Reported from at least 15 localities in this region.
Reference: U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper 289
β“˜ Samarskite-(Y)
Formula: YFe3+Nb2O8
Reference: Minerals of Colorado (1997) Eckel, E. B.
β“˜ Scheelite
Formula: Ca(WO4)
Reference: U.S. Geological Survey, 2005, Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia.; U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper 289
β“˜ Silver
Formula: Ag
Localities: Reported from at least 16 localities in this region.
Reference: U.S. Geological Survey, 2005, Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia.
β“˜ Smithsonite
Formula: ZnCO3
Reference: U.S. Geological Survey, 2005, Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia.; U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper 289
β“˜ Sphalerite
Formula: ZnS
Localities: Reported from at least 7 localities in this region.
Reference: U.S. Geological Survey, 2005, Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia.; U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper 289
β“˜ Sphalerite var. Marmatite
Formula: (Zn,Fe)S
Reference: U.S. Geological Survey, 2005, Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia.
β“˜ Spodumene
Formula: LiAlSi2O6
Reference: Minerals of Colorado (1997) E.B. Eckel
β“˜ 'Tetrahedrite Subgroup'
Formula: Cu6(Cu4C2+2)Sb4S12S
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 Professional Paper 289

Gallery:

List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification

Group 1 - Elements
β“˜Copper1.AA.05Cu
β“˜Gold1.AA.05Au
β“˜Graphite1.CB.05aC
β“˜Silver1.AA.05Ag
Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts
β“˜Bornite2.BA.15Cu5FeS4
β“˜Chalcocite2.BA.05Cu2S
β“˜Chalcopyrite2.CB.10aCuFeS2
β“˜Covellite2.CA.05aCuS
β“˜Galena2.CD.10PbS
β“˜Molybdenite2.EA.30MoS2
β“˜Pyrite2.EB.05aFeS2
β“˜Sphalerite2.CB.05aZnS
β“˜var. Marmatite2.CB.05a(Zn,Fe)S
β“˜'Tetrahedrite Subgroup'2.GB.05Cu6(Cu4C2+2)Sb4S12S
Group 3 - Halides
β“˜Chlorargyrite3.AA.15AgCl
β“˜Fluorite3.AB.25CaF2
Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides
β“˜Cuprite4.AA.10Cu2O
β“˜HΓΌbnerite4.DB.30MnWO4
β“˜Ilsemannite4.FJ.15Mo3O8 Β· nH2O
β“˜'Microlite Group'4.00.A2-mTa2X6-wZ-n
β“˜Molybdite4.E0.10MoO3
β“˜Quartz4.DA.05SiO2
β“˜Samarskite-(Y)4.DB.25YFe3+Nb2O8
Group 5 - Nitrates and Carbonates
β“˜Azurite5.BA.05Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2
β“˜Calcite5.AB.05CaCO3
β“˜Cerussite5.AB.15PbCO3
β“˜Dolomite5.AB.10CaMg(CO3)2
β“˜Malachite5.BA.10Cu2(CO3)(OH)2
β“˜Smithsonite5.AB.05ZnCO3
Group 7 - Sulphates, Chromates, Molybdates and Tungstates
β“˜Anglesite7.AD.35PbSO4
β“˜Baryte7.AD.35BaSO4
β“˜Gypsum7.CD.40CaSO4 Β· 2H2O
β“˜Powellite7.GA.05Ca(MoO4)
β“˜Scheelite7.GA.05Ca(WO4)
Group 8 - Phosphates, Arsenates and Vanadates
β“˜Montebrasite8.BB.05LiAl(PO4)(OH)
Group 9 - Silicates
β“˜Andradite9.AD.25Ca3Fe3+2(SiO4)3
β“˜Chrysocolla9.ED.20Cu2-xAlx(H2-xSi2O5)(OH)4 Β· nH2O, x < 1
β“˜Kyanite9.AF.15Al2(SiO4)O
β“˜Spodumene9.DA.30LiAlSi2O6
Unclassified Minerals, Rocks, etc.
β“˜'Apatite'-Ca5(PO4)3(Cl/F/OH)
β“˜'Copper Stain'-
β“˜'Fluor-uvite-Uvite Series'-
β“˜'Limonite'-

List of minerals for each chemical element

HHydrogen
Hβ“˜ GypsumCaSO4 · 2H2O
Hβ“˜ ApatiteCa5(PO4)3(Cl/F/OH)
Hβ“˜ MontebrasiteLiAl(PO4)(OH)
Hβ“˜ MalachiteCu2(CO3)(OH)2
Hβ“˜ ChrysocollaCu2-xAlx(H2-xSi2O5)(OH)4 · nH2O, x < 1
Hβ“˜ AzuriteCu3(CO3)2(OH)2
Hβ“˜ IlsemanniteMo3O8 · nH2O
LiLithium
Liβ“˜ SpodumeneLiAlSi2O6
Liβ“˜ MontebrasiteLiAl(PO4)(OH)
CCarbon
Cβ“˜ GraphiteC
Cβ“˜ SmithsoniteZnCO3
Cβ“˜ CerussitePbCO3
Cβ“˜ CalciteCaCO3
Cβ“˜ MalachiteCu2(CO3)(OH)2
Cβ“˜ AzuriteCu3(CO3)2(OH)2
Cβ“˜ DolomiteCaMg(CO3)2
OOxygen
Oβ“˜ Samarskite-(Y)YFe3+Nb2O8
Oβ“˜ HΓΌbneriteMnWO4
Oβ“˜ ScheeliteCa(WO4)
Oβ“˜ MolybditeMoO3
Oβ“˜ SmithsoniteZnCO3
Oβ“˜ CerussitePbCO3
Oβ“˜ AnglesitePbSO4
Oβ“˜ GypsumCaSO4 · 2H2O
Oβ“˜ KyaniteAl2(SiO4)O
Oβ“˜ AndraditeCa3Fe23+(SiO4)3
Oβ“˜ ApatiteCa5(PO4)3(Cl/F/OH)
Oβ“˜ SpodumeneLiAlSi2O6
Oβ“˜ MontebrasiteLiAl(PO4)(OH)
Oβ“˜ PowelliteCa(MoO4)
Oβ“˜ QuartzSiO2
Oβ“˜ BaryteBaSO4
Oβ“˜ CalciteCaCO3
Oβ“˜ MalachiteCu2(CO3)(OH)2
Oβ“˜ ChrysocollaCu2-xAlx(H2-xSi2O5)(OH)4 · nH2O, x < 1
Oβ“˜ AzuriteCu3(CO3)2(OH)2
Oβ“˜ CupriteCu2O
Oβ“˜ IlsemanniteMo3O8 · nH2O
Oβ“˜ DolomiteCaMg(CO3)2
FFluorine
Fβ“˜ FluoriteCaF2
Fβ“˜ ApatiteCa5(PO4)3(Cl/F/OH)
MgMagnesium
Mgβ“˜ DolomiteCaMg(CO3)2
AlAluminium
Alβ“˜ KyaniteAl2(SiO4)O
Alβ“˜ SpodumeneLiAlSi2O6
Alβ“˜ MontebrasiteLiAl(PO4)(OH)
Alβ“˜ ChrysocollaCu2-xAlx(H2-xSi2O5)(OH)4 · nH2O, x < 1
SiSilicon
Siβ“˜ KyaniteAl2(SiO4)O
Siβ“˜ AndraditeCa3Fe23+(SiO4)3
Siβ“˜ SpodumeneLiAlSi2O6
Siβ“˜ QuartzSiO2
Siβ“˜ ChrysocollaCu2-xAlx(H2-xSi2O5)(OH)4 · nH2O, x < 1
PPhosphorus
Pβ“˜ ApatiteCa5(PO4)3(Cl/F/OH)
Pβ“˜ MontebrasiteLiAl(PO4)(OH)
SSulfur
Sβ“˜ ChalcopyriteCuFeS2
Sβ“˜ CovelliteCuS
Sβ“˜ SphaleriteZnS
Sβ“˜ GalenaPbS
Sβ“˜ PyriteFeS2
Sβ“˜ MolybdeniteMoS2
Sβ“˜ Tetrahedrite SubgroupCu6(Cu4C22+)Sb4S12S
Sβ“˜ Sphalerite var. Marmatite(Zn,Fe)S
Sβ“˜ AnglesitePbSO4
Sβ“˜ GypsumCaSO4 · 2H2O
Sβ“˜ BaryteBaSO4
Sβ“˜ ChalcociteCu2S
Sβ“˜ BorniteCu5FeS4
ClChlorine
Clβ“˜ ApatiteCa5(PO4)3(Cl/F/OH)
Clβ“˜ ChlorargyriteAgCl
CaCalcium
Caβ“˜ ScheeliteCa(WO4)
Caβ“˜ FluoriteCaF2
Caβ“˜ GypsumCaSO4 · 2H2O
Caβ“˜ AndraditeCa3Fe23+(SiO4)3
Caβ“˜ ApatiteCa5(PO4)3(Cl/F/OH)
Caβ“˜ PowelliteCa(MoO4)
Caβ“˜ CalciteCaCO3
Caβ“˜ DolomiteCaMg(CO3)2
MnManganese
Mnβ“˜ HΓΌbneriteMnWO4
FeIron
Feβ“˜ Samarskite-(Y)YFe3+Nb2O8
Feβ“˜ ChalcopyriteCuFeS2
Feβ“˜ PyriteFeS2
Feβ“˜ Sphalerite var. Marmatite(Zn,Fe)S
Feβ“˜ AndraditeCa3Fe23+(SiO4)3
Feβ“˜ BorniteCu5FeS4
CuCopper
Cuβ“˜ ChalcopyriteCuFeS2
Cuβ“˜ CovelliteCuS
Cuβ“˜ CopperCu
Cuβ“˜ Tetrahedrite SubgroupCu6(Cu4C22+)Sb4S12S
Cuβ“˜ MalachiteCu2(CO3)(OH)2
Cuβ“˜ ChrysocollaCu2-xAlx(H2-xSi2O5)(OH)4 · nH2O, x < 1
Cuβ“˜ AzuriteCu3(CO3)2(OH)2
Cuβ“˜ ChalcociteCu2S
Cuβ“˜ BorniteCu5FeS4
Cuβ“˜ CupriteCu2O
ZnZinc
Znβ“˜ SphaleriteZnS
Znβ“˜ Sphalerite var. Marmatite(Zn,Fe)S
Znβ“˜ SmithsoniteZnCO3
YYttrium
Yβ“˜ Samarskite-(Y)YFe3+Nb2O8
NbNiobium
Nbβ“˜ Samarskite-(Y)YFe3+Nb2O8
MoMolybdenum
Moβ“˜ MolybdeniteMoS2
Moβ“˜ MolybditeMoO3
Moβ“˜ PowelliteCa(MoO4)
Moβ“˜ IlsemanniteMo3O8 · nH2O
AgSilver
Agβ“˜ SilverAg
Agβ“˜ ChlorargyriteAgCl
SbAntimony
Sbβ“˜ Tetrahedrite SubgroupCu6(Cu4C22+)Sb4S12S
BaBarium
Baβ“˜ BaryteBaSO4
TaTantalum
Taβ“˜ Microlite GroupA2-mTa2X6-wZ-n
WTungsten
Wβ“˜ HΓΌbneriteMnWO4
Wβ“˜ ScheeliteCa(WO4)
AuGold
Auβ“˜ GoldAu
PbLead
Pbβ“˜ GalenaPbS
Pbβ“˜ CerussitePbCO3
Pbβ“˜ AnglesitePbSO4

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