Tincalayu Mine, Salar Del Hombre Muerto, Salta, Argentina

Ref.: (in part): Mining Annual Review (1985): 128. A borate mine in the Tincalayu borax deposit. Tincalayu pit measures 1,500 meters wide, 500 meters long and 100 meters deep. Produces 130,000 tons/year. Located in the North central Salar del Hombre Muerto.

Mineral List:

	Ameghinite (TL)

	Aristarainite (TL)

	Borax

	Colemanite

	Ezcurrite (TL)

	Ginorite

	Gypsum

	Halite

	Hydroboracite

	Inyoite

	Kernite

	Kurnakovite

	Magnesite

	Mcallisterite

	Probertite

	Rivadavite (TL)

	Searlesite

	Tincalconite

	Ulexite

19 entries listed. 19 valid minerals. 4 type localities (valid minerals).

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