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Greenlee Co., Arizona, USA

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References:
Galbraith, F.W. & D.J. Brennan (1959), Minerals of Arizona: 47.

Schnabel, Lorraine, and Welty, J.W. (1986) Bibliography for metallic mineral districts in Cochise, Graham, and Greenlee Counties, Arizona: Arizona Bureau of Geology and Mineral Technology Circular 24, 38 p.

Welty, J.W. (1988) Additions to bibliographies for metallic mineral districts in Cochise, Graham, Greenlee, La Paz, Mohave, Pima, Santa Cruz, and Yuma Counties, Arizona: Arizona Geological Survey Open-File Report 88-22, 32 p.




Mineral list contains entries from the region specified including sub-localities


Mineral List:
  		•  Acanthite
    Ag
     
    2
    		S
    Reference: [MRDS database Dep. ID #10027138, MRDS ID #M002216.]
  		•  Actinolite
    ☐Ca
     
    2
    		(Mg,Fe
    2+
     
    		)
     
    5
    		(Si
     
    8
    		O
     
    22
    		)(OH)
     
    2
    Description: Occurs especially in the northern part of the district.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 101; Kunz (1885); Moolick, R.T. & J.J. Durek (1966), The Morenci district, in S.R. Titley and C.L. Hicks (editors), Geology of the porphyry copper deposits, southwestern North America, Univ. AZ Press, Tucson: 221-231.]
  		•  Allophane
    (Al
     
    2
    		O
     
    3
    		)(SiO
     
    2
    		)
     
    1.3-2
    		·2.5-3H
     
    2
    		O
    Description: Occurs in altered porphyry copper ore & in granite porphyry.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 105; Schwartz, G.M. (1947), Hydrothermal alteration in the 'porphyry copper' deposits, Econ.Geol.: 42: 319-352; Schwartz, G.M. (1958), Alteration of biotite under mesothermal conditions, Econ.Geol.: 53: 164-177; Moolick, R.T. & J.J. Durek (1966), The Morenci district, in S.R. Titley and C.L. Hicks (eds.), Geology of the porphyry copper deposits, southwestern North America. Univ. Arizona press, Tucson: 221-231.]
  		•  Alunite
    KAl
     
    3
    		[(OH)
     
    3
    		|SO
     
    4
    		]
     
    2
    Reference: [MRDS database Dep. ID #10027138, MRDS ID #M002216.]
  		•  Andradite
    Ca
     
    3
    		Fe
    3+
    2
    		[SiO
     
    4
    		]
     
    3
    Colour: Yellowish to dark brown
    Reference: [Univ. of AZ Bull. 41 (1916-17), Mineralogy of Useful Minerals in AZ: 37.]
  		•  Anglesite
    PbSO
     
    4
    Reference: [MRDS database Dep. ID #10048129, MRDS ID #M800159.]
  		•  Anilite
    Cu
     
    7
    		S
     
    4
    Description: Occurs in the supergene alteration zone.
    Reference: [Grant, Raymond W., Richard A. Bideaux & Sidney A. Williams (2006), Minerals Added to the Arizona List 1995 to 2005: 1.]
  		•  Anorthite
    var: Labradorite
    (Ca,Na)[Al(Al,Si)Si
     
    2
    		O
     
    8
    		]
    Reference: [MRDS database Dep. ID #10048294, MRDS ID #M800426.]
  		•  Antlerite
    Cu
     
    3
    		[(OH)
     
    4
    		|SO
     
    4
    		]
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 115.]
    Site Photo
    Morenci Mine (Morenci pit; Phelps Dodge Morenci Mine; Morenci-Metcalf), Morenci, Copper Mountain District (Clifton-Morenci District), Shannon Mts, Greenlee Co., Arizona, USA
    © Rob Lavinsky
  		•  'Apatite'
    Description: A primary mineral in green mica-bearing rock as small rods embedded in green mica with pyrite and magnetite.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 116; Reber, L.E., Jr. (1916), The mineralization at Clifton-Morenci, Econ.Geol.: 11: 528-573.]
  		•  Aragonite
    CaCO
     
    3
    Reference: [Bearce, 2006. Minerals, Fossils and Fluorescents of Arizona]
  		•  'Asbestos'
    Reference: [MRDS database Dep. ID #10088880, MRDS ID #M800161.]
  		•  Aurorite
    (Mn
    2+
     
    		,Ag,Ca)Mn
    4+
    3
    		O
     
    7
    		 · 3H
     
    2
    		O
    Habit: Small
    Colour: Black
    Description: Occurs as crystals on goethite in the oxidized zone.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 124.]
  		•  Azurite
    Cu
     
    3
    		[OH|CO
     
    3
    		]
     
    2
    Reference: [Galbraith, F.W. & D.J. Brennan (1959), Minerals of AZ: 54.]
    Site Photo
    Copper Mountain District (Clifton-Morenci District), Shannon Mts, Greenlee Co., Arizona, USA
    © Rob Lavinsky
  		•  Baryte
    BaSO
     
    4
    Description: Occurs in a vein in andesite porphyry.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 128; Hewett, D.F. (1964), Veins of hypogene manganese oxide minerals in the southwestern United States, Econ.Geol.: 59: 1429-1472.]
  		•  Beidellite
    (Na,Ca
     
    0.5
    		)
     
    0.3
    		Al
     
    2
    		(Si,Al)
     
    4
    		O
     
    10
    		(OH)
     
    2
    		·nH
     
    2
    		O
    Description: Occurs in less-altered zones near intense hydrothermal alteration of porphyry copper ores.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 132, 304; Schwartz, G.M. (1947), Hydrothermal alteration in the 'porphyry copper' deposits, Econ.Geol.: 42: 319-352; Schwartz, G.M. (1958), Alteration of biotite under mesothermal conditions, Econ.Geol.: 53: 164-177.]
  		•  Bertrandite
    Be
     
    4
    		[(OH)
     
    2
    		|Si
     
    2
    		O
     
    7
    		]
    Reference: [MRDS database Dep. ID #10048298, MRDS ID #M800430.]
  		•  Biotite
    Reference: [MRDS database Dep. ID #10048283, MRDS ID #M800408.]
  		•  Bisbeeite
    (Cu,Mg)SiO
     
    3
    		·nH
     
    2
    		O
    Description: Occurs in fractures.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 137.]
  		•  Bornite
    Cu
     
    5
    		FeS
     
    4
    Reference: [MRDS database Dep. ID #10027004, MRDS ID #M001698.]
  		•  Brochantite
    Cu
     
    4
    		[(OH)
     
    6
    		|SO
     
    4
    		]
    Description: Abundant as an intergrowth with malachite.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 146; Moolick, R.T. & J.J. Durek (1966), The Morenci district, in S.R. Titley and C.L. Hicks (editors), Geology of the porphyry copper deposits, southwestern North America, Univ. AZ Press, Tucson: 221-231; Lindgren, W. (1905), The copper deposits of the Clifton-Morenci district, AZ, USGS PP 43; Guild, F.N. (1910), The Mineralogy of Arizona, The Chemical Publishing Co., Easton, PA; Lindgren, W. (1904), The genesis of copper deposits, Engr. Mining Jour.: 78: 987; Lindgren, W. & W.F. Hillebrand (1904), Minerals from the Clifton-Morenci district, AZ, Amer. Jour. Sci.: 18: 448-460; Galbraith, F.W. & D.J. Brennan (1959), Minerals of AZ: 54, 63.]
    Site Photo
    Copper Mountain District (Clifton-Morenci District), Shannon Mts, Greenlee Co., Arizona, USA
    © Charles Creekmur
  		•  Bromargyrite
    AgBr
    Habit: Micro-crystals
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 148.]
  		•  Calcite
    CaCO
     
    3
    Reference: [MRDS database Dep. ID #10048297, MRDS ID #M800429.]
    Site Photo
    San Francisco River area, Clifton, Copper Mountain District (Clifton-Morenci District), Shannon Mts, Greenlee Co., Arizona, USA
    © 2006 Peter Cristofono
  		•  Calcite
    var: Iceland Spar
    Reference: [Phillips, K.A. (1987), Arizona Industrial Minerals, 2nd. Edition, Arizona Department of Mines & Minerals Mineral Report 4, 185 pp.; MRDS database Dep. ID #10065784, MRDS ID #TC41211.]
  		•  Calcite
    var: Manganoan Calcite
    (Ca,Mn)CO
     
    3
    Reference: [MRDS database Dep. ID #10026964, MRDS ID #M001367.]
  		•  Cerussite
    PbCO
     
    3
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 158; Reber, L.E., Jr. (1916), The mineralization at Clifton-Morenci, Econ.Geol.: 11: 528-573.]
  		•  Chalcanthite
    CuSO
     
    4
    		·5H
     
    2
    		O
    Reference: [MRDS database Dep. ID #10282444, MAS ID #0040110018.]
  		•  'Chalcedony'
    Description: Occurs in limestone.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 349.]
    Site Photo
    San Francisco River area, Clifton, Copper Mountain District (Clifton-Morenci District), Shannon Mts, Greenlee Co., Arizona, USA
    © 2006 Peter Cristofono
  		•  'Chalcedony
    var: Agate'
    SiO
     
    2
    Reference: []
    Site Photo
    San Francisco River area, Clifton, Copper Mountain District (Clifton-Morenci District), Shannon Mts, Greenlee Co., Arizona, USA
     
  		•  'Chalcedony
    var: Fire Agate'
    Reference: []
  		•  'Chalcedony
    var: Fortification Agate' ?
    Reference: []
  		•  Chalcocite
    Cu
     
    2
    		S
    Reference: [Galbraith, F.W. (1947), Minerals of AZ, AZ Bur. of Mines Bull. 153: 30.]
    Site Photo
    Unnamed prospects and adits, Copper Mountain District (Clifton-Morenci District), Shannon Mts, Greenlee Co., Arizona, USA
     
  		•  Chalcopyrite
    CuFeS
     
    2
    Description: Occurs in lower levels of veins & disseminated in limestone near porphyry contacts.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 166; Lindgren, W. (1903), The copper deposits of Clifton, AZ, Engr. Mining Jour.: 75: 705; Lindgren, W. (1904), The genesis of copper deposits, Engr. Mining Jour.: 78: 987; Guild, F.N. (1910), The Mineralogy of Arizona, The Chemical Publishing Co., Easton, PA; Galbraith, F.W. (1947), Minerals of AZ, AZ Bur. of Mines Bull. 153: 24.]
  		•  Chlorargyrite
    AgCl
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 169.]
  		•  'Chlorite Group'
    Reference: [MRDS database Dep. ID #10048130, MRDS ID #M800162. MRDS database Dep. ID #10048290, MRDS ID #M800419.]
  		•  Chrysocolla
    (Cu,Al)
     
    2
    		H
     
    2
    		Si
     
    2
    		O
     
    5
    		(OH)
     
    4
    		·nH
     
    2
    		O
    Colour: Green
    Description: Common; fine, glassy; commonly pseudomorphic after malachite & brochantite.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 173; Kunz, G.F. (1885), On remarkable copper minerals from AZ, Annals NY Acad. Sci.: 3: 275-278; Lindgren, W. (1905), The copper deposits of the Clifton-Morenci district, AZ, USGS PP 43; Lindgren, W. & W.F. Hillebrand (1904), Minerals from the Clifton-Morenci district, AZ, Amer. Jour. Sci.: 18: 448-460; Reber, L.E., Jr. (1916), The mineralization at Clifton-Morenci, Econ.Geol.: 11: 528-573; Galbraith, F.W. & D.J. Brennan (1959), Minerals of AZ: 110.]
    Site Photo
    Morenci Mine (Morenci pit; Phelps Dodge Morenci Mine; Morenci-Metcalf), Morenci, Copper Mountain District (Clifton-Morenci District), Shannon Mts, Greenlee Co., Arizona, USA
    © 2001 John H. Betts
  		•  Clausthalite
    PbSe
    Description: Silvery films lining fractures in a calcite-epidote marble in deep drill hole (2,807 feet).
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 176.]
  		•  'Clinoptilolite'
    Description: Occurs in Tertiary volcanic tuff.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 178; Sheppard, R.A. (1969), Zeolites, in Mineral and water resources of AZ, AZ Bur. Mines Bull. 180: 464-467; Sheppard, R.A. (1971), Clinoptilolite, of possible economic value in sedimentary deposits of the conterminous United States, USGS Bull. 1332-B: B1-B15.]
  		•  Conichalcite
    CaCu[OH|AsO
     
    4
    		]
    Description: Occurs in fractures.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 182, 137, 404.]
  		•  Copper
    Cu
    Description: Common in upper parts of veins, groups of indistinct crystals & coralloidal forms.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 185; Kunz (1885).]
    Site Photo
    Morenci Mine (Morenci pit; Phelps Dodge Morenci Mine; Morenci-Metcalf), Morenci, Copper Mountain District (Clifton-Morenci District), Shannon Mts, Greenlee Co., Arizona, USA
    © Tony Peterson
  		•  Coronadite (TL)
    Pb(Mn
    4+
     
    		,Mn
    3+
     
    		)
     
    8
    		O
     
    16
    Type Locality: Horse-Shoe shaft (Horseshoe Mine), Coronado Mine (Coronado Mining Co. property; Arizona Copper Co. group [in part]), Coronado vein, Copper Plate Gulch, Copper Mountain District (Clifton-Morenci District), Shannon Mts, Greenlee Co., Arizona, USA
    Reference: [AmMin.: 27 (1942): 48; AmMin.: 74 (1989): 913; Handbook of Mineralogy, Vol. 3 (1997).]
  		•  Covellite
    CuS
    Reference: [MRDS database Dep. ID #10282444, MAS ID #0040110018.]
  		•  Cuprite
    Cu
     
    2
    		O
    Description: Occurs in the upper limits of chalcocite zones.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 196; Lindgren, W. (1903), The copper deposits of Clifton, AZ, Engr. Mining Jour.: 75: 705; Lindgren, W. (1904), The genesis of copper deposits, Engr. Mining Jour.: 78: 987; Lindgren, W. (1905), The copper deposits of the Clifton-Morenci district, AZ, USGS PP 43; Reber, L.E., Jr. (1916), The mineralization at Clifton-Morenci, Econ.Geol.: 11: 528-573; Kunz, G.F. (1885), On remarkable copper minerals from AZ, Annals NY Acad. Sci.: 3: 275-278; Galbraith, F.W. (1947), Minerals of AZ, AZ Bur. of Mines Bull. 153: 30.]
  		•  Cuprite
    var: Chalcotrichite
    Cu
     
    2
    		O
    Reference: [Dana 6:1094.]
    Site Photo
    Morenci Mine (Morenci pit; Phelps Dodge Morenci Mine; Morenci-Metcalf), Morenci, Copper Mountain District (Clifton-Morenci District), Shannon Mts, Greenlee Co., Arizona, USA
    © 2008 Michael C. Roarke
  		•  Cyanotrichite
    Cu
     
    4
    		Al
     
    2
    		[(OH)
     
    12
    		|SO
     
    4
    		] · 2H
     
    2
    		O
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 198.]
  		•  Darapskite
    Na
     
    3
    		NO
     
    3
    		SO
     
    4
    		·H
     
    2
    		O
    Description: Forms in caves in wet weather.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 199.]
  		•  Diaspore
    AlO(OH)
    Description: In solfatarically altered dacites & quartz latites.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 203, 310.]
  		•  'Diatomaceous Earth'
    Reference: [MRDS database Dep. ID #10060236 MRDS ID #TC10205.]
  		•  Diopside
    CaMg[Si
     
    2
    		O
     
    6
    		]
    Description: Abundant in contact-metamorphic limestones of the Longfellow Formation.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 101, 205; Lindgren, W. (1905), The copper deposits of the Clifton-Morenci district, AZ, USGS PP 43; Moolick, R.T. & J.J. Durek (1966), The Morenci district, in S.R. Titley and C.L. Hicks (editors), Geology of the porphyry copper deposits, southwestern North America, Univ. AZ Press, Tucson: 221-231; Galbraith, F.W. & D.J. Brennan (1959), Minerals of AZ: 90.]
  		•  Dioptase
    Cu
     
    6
    		(Si
     
    6
    		O
     
    18
    		)·6H
     
    2
    		O
    Habit: Brilliant
    Description: Lining cavities in chrysocolla.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 205; Hills, R.C. (1882), Dioptase from AZ, Amer.Jour.Sci.: 23: 325; Kunz, G.F. (1885), On remarkable copper minerals from AZ, Annals NY Acad. Sci.: 3: 275-278; Lindgren, W. & W.F. Hillebrand (1904), Minerals from the Clifton-Morenci district, AZ, Amer.Jour.Sci.: 18: 448-460; Lindgren, W. (1905), The copper deposits of the Clifton-Morenci district, AZ, USGS PP 43; Guild, F.N. (1910), The Mineralogy of Arizona, The Chemical Publishing Co., Easton, PA; Galbraith, F.W. & D.J. Brennan (1959), Minerals of AZ: 96.]
    Site Photo
    Morenci Mine (Morenci pit; Phelps Dodge Morenci Mine; Morenci-Metcalf), Morenci, Copper Mountain District (Clifton-Morenci District), Shannon Mts, Greenlee Co., Arizona, USA
    © J.N. Wingard
  		•  Dolomite
    CaMg(CO
     
    3
    		)
     
    2
    Reference: [Galbraith, F.W. & D.J. Brennan (1959), Minerals of AZ: 51.]
  		•  Endellite
    Description: Product of intense hydrothermal activity.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 213; Schwartz, G.M. (1947), Hydrothermal alteration in the 'porphyry copper' deposits, Econ.Geol.: 42: 319-352; Schwartz, G.M. (1958), Alteration of biotite under mesothermal conditions, Econ.Geol.: 53: 164-177.]
  		•  Epidote
    {Ca
     
    2
    		}{Al
     
    2
    		Fe
    3+
     
    		}[O|OH|SiO
     
    4
    		|Si
     
    2
    		O
     
    7
    		]
    Description: Occurs in contact metamorphic rocks.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 101, 215; Moolick, R.T. & J.J. Durek (1966), The Morenci district, in S.R. Titley and C.L. Hicks (editors), Geology of the porphyry copper deposits, southwestern North America, Univ. AZ Press, Tucson: 221-231; Lindgren, W. (1905), The copper deposits of the Clifton-Morenci district, AZ, USGS PP 43; Reber, L.E., Jr. (1916), The mineralization at Clifton-Morenci, Econ.Geol.: 11: 528-573; Galbraith, F.W. & D.J. Brennan (1959), Minerals of AZ: 100.]
  		•  Epsomite
    MgSO
     
    4
    		·7H
     
    2
    		O
    Description: Occurs as delicate efflorescences on mine working walls.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 216; Lindgren, W. (1905), The copper deposits of the Clifton-Morenci district, AZ, USGS PP 43; Guild, F.N. (1910), The Mineralogy of Arizona, The Chemical Publishing Co., Easton, PA; Galbraith, F.W. & D.J. Brennan (1959), Minerals of AZ: 61.]
  		•  Fluorite
    CaF
     
    2
    Description: Occurs in gouge in veins in andesite.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 223; Allen, M.A. & G.M. Butler (1921b), Fluorspar, AZ Bur. Mines Bull. 114; Ladoo, R.B. (1923), Fluorspar mining in the western states, US Bur. Mines Rept. Inv. 2480; Galbraith, F.W. & D.J. Brennan (1959), Minerals of AZ: 43.]
    Site Photo
    Denton Mine (Thurston & Hardy Mine; Black Butte Mine; Sanders Manganese Mine; Godfrey Mine; Denton claims), Peloncillo Mts, Ash Peak District (Twin Peaks District), Greenlee Co., Arizona, USA
     
  		•  Galena
    PbS
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 228.]
  		•  'Garnet Group'
    X
     
    3
    		Z
     
    2
    		(TO
     
    4
    		)
     
    3
    		 (X = Ca, Fe, etc·, Z = Al, Cr, etc·, T = Si, As, V)
    Reference: [MRDS database Dep. ID #10088902, MRDS ID #M800424.]
  		•  Gerhardtite
    Cu
     
    2
    		[(OH)
     
    3
    		|NO
     
    3
    		]
    Habit: Micro-crystals
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 230.]
  		•  Gibbsite
    Al(OH)
     
    3
    Colour: White
    Description: Massive granular material.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 231.]
  		•  Glauconite
    K
     
    0.08
    		R
    1
    1.33
    		 R
    2
    0.67
    		 [][Al
     
    0.13
    		Si
     
    3.87
    		O
     
    10
    		](OH)
     
    2
    Description: Occurs in shale of the Morenci Formation & in green shales above the Coronado Quartzite.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 233; Lindgren, W. (1905), The copper deposits of the Clifton-Morenci district, AZ, USGS PP 43.]
  		•  Goethite
    α-Fe
    3+
     
    		O(OH)
    Description: Most abundant oxidation product.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 124, 233; Moolick, R.T. & J.J. Durek (1966), The Morenci district, in S.R. Titley and C.L. Hicks (editors), Geology of the porphyry copper deposits, southwestern North America, Univ. AZ Press, Tucson: 221-231.]
  		•  Gold
    Au
    Description: Occurs with copper & silver ores.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 235.]
  		•  Goslarite
    ZnSO
     
    4
    		·7H
     
    2
    		O
    Description: As efflorescences.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 238; Galbaith, F.W. & D.J. Brennan (1959), Minerals of AZ: 61.]
  		•  Gypsum
    Ca[SO
     
    4
    		] · 2H
     
    2
    		O
    Description: Common in oxidized deposits in limestone.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 241; Lindgren, W. (1905), The copper deposits of the Clifton-Morenci district, AZ, USGS PP 43; Guild, F.N. (1910), The Mineralogy of Arizona, The Chemical Publishing Co., Easton, PA; Galbraith, F.W. & D.J. Brennan (1959), Minerals of AZ: 60.]
  		•  Gypsum
    var: Selenite
    Reference: [Bearce, 2006. Minerals, Fossils and Fluorescents of Arizona]
  		•  Halloysite
    Al
     
    2
    		Si
     
    2
    		O
     
    5
    		(OH)
     
    4
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 105; Schwartz, G.M. (1947), Hydrothermal alteration in the 'porphyry copper' deposits, Econ.Geol.: 42: 319-352; Schwartz, G.M. (1958), Alteration of biotite under mesothermal conditions, Econ.Geol.: 53: 164-177. ]
  		•  Harmotome
    (Ba
     
    0.5
    		,Ca
     
    0.5
    		,K,Na)
     
    5
    		[Al
     
    5
    		Si
     
    11
    		O
     
    32
    		] ·12H
     
    2
    		O
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 244.]
  		•  Hematite
    Fe
     
    2
    		O
     
    3
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 233; Moolick, R.T. & J.J. Durek (1966), The Morenci district, in S.R. Titley and C.L. Hicks (editors), Geology of the porphyry copper deposits, southwestern North America, Univ. AZ Press, Tucson: 221-231.]
  		•  Hematite
    var: Specularite
    Reference: [MRDS database Dep. ID #10048280, MRDS ID #M800404.]
  		•  Hemimorphite
    Zn
     
    4
    		[(OH)
     
    2
    		|Si
     
    2
    		O
     
    7
    		] · H
     
    2
    		O
    Description: Small, transparent crystals in decomposed garnet rock.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 248; Lindgren, W. (1905), The copper deposits of the Clifton-Morenci district, AZ, USGS PP 43; Lindgren, W. & W.F. Hillebrand (1904), Minerals from the Clifton-Morenci district, AZ, Amer. Jour. Sci.: 18: 448-460; Galbraith, F.W. & D.J. Brennan (1959), Minerals of AZ: 101.]
  		•  'Heulandite'
    Description: Occurs in vesicles in basalt.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 250.]
  		•  Hollandite
    Ba(Mn
    4+
     
    		,Mn
    2+
     
    		)
     
    8
    		O
     
    16
    Reference: ["Microminerals from the Big Lue Mountains", Ron Gibbs, 13th Annual New Mexico Mineral Symposium, November 14-15, 1992.]
  		•  'Hornblende'
    Reference: [MRDS database Dep. ID #10048281, MRDS ID #M800406.]
  		•  Illite
    K
     
    0.65
    		A
     
    2.0
    		 [][Al
     
    0.65
    		Si,
     
    3.35
    		O
     
    10
    		](OH)
     
    2
    Description: Occurs as pseudomorphs after plagioclase with sericite in the intensely altered porphyry orebody, with a large suite of hydrothermal alteration products.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 257; Schwartz, G.M. (1947), Hydrothermal alteration in the 'porphyry copper' deposits, Econ.Geol.: 42: 319-352; Schwartz, G.M. (1958), Alteration of biotite under mesothermal conditions, Econ.Geol.: 53: 164-177.]
  		•  Ilmenite
    Fe
    2+
     
    		TiO
     
    3
    Reference: [Grundel, E. (2002) 29th Rochester Mineralogical Symposium, Abstracts of contributed papers, 7.]
  		•  Jarosite
    KFe
    3+
     
     
    3
    		[(OH)
     
    3
    		|SO
     
    4
    		]
     
    2
    Description: Widespread - most dramatic as an oxidation product of pyrite veinlets in areas of weak copper mineraklization.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 261; Moolick, R.T. & J.J. Durek (1966), The Morenci district, in S.R. Titley and C.L. Hicks (editors), Geology of the porphyry copper deposits, southwestern North America, Univ. AZ Press, Tucson: 221-231.]
  		•  Kaolinite
    Al
     
    2
    		Si
     
    2
    		O
     
    5
    		(OH)
     
    4
    Description: Occurs as a widespread product of pervasive hydrothermal alteration.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 132, 257, 266, 304; Moolick, R.T. & J.J. Durek (1966), The Morenci district, in S.R. Titley and C.L. Hicks (editors), Geology of the porphyry copper deposits, southwestern North America, Univ. AZ Press, Tucson: 221-231; Schwartz, G.M. (1947), Hydrothermal alteration in the 'porphyry copper' deposits, Econ.Geol.: 42: 319-352; Schwartz, G.M. (1958), Alteration of biotite under mesothermal conditions, Econ.Geol.: 53: 164-177; Galbraith, F.W. & D.J. Brennan (1959), Minerals of AZ: 54.]
  		•  Leucoxene
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 257; Schwartz, G.M. (1947), Hydrothermal alteration in the 'porphyry copper' deposits, Econ.Geol.: 42: 319-352; Schwartz, G.M. (1958), Alteration of biotite under mesothermal conditions, Econ.Geol.: 53: 164-177.]
  		•  'Lévyne'
    Description: Occurs as micro-crystals.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 276; Roe, A. (1980), Micromounting in Arizona, Min.Rec.: 11: 261-265.]
  		•  Libethenite
    Cu
     
    2
    		[OH|PO
     
    4
    		]
    Description: occurs as small crystals in cavities and seams in a quartzitic gangue.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 277; Lindgren, W. & W.F. Hillebrand (1904), Minerals from the Clifton-Morenci district, AZ, Amer. Jour. Sci.: 18: 448-460; Rocks & Min.: 21:421; Galbraith, F.W. & D.J. Brennan (1959), Minerals of AZ: 72.]
  		•  Limonite
    FeO(OH)·nH
     
    2
    		O
    Reference: [Galbraith, F.W. & D.J. Brennan (1959), Minerals of AZ: 54.]
  		•  Magnesiohornblende
    ☐[Ca
     
    2
    		][Mg
     
    4
    		Al][(OH)
     
    2
    		|AlSi
     
    7
    		O
     
    22
    		]
    Description: Abundant in diorite porphyry.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 349; Galbraith, F.W. & D.J. Brennan (1959), Minerals of AZ: 92.]
  		•  Magnesite
    MgCO
     
    3
    Description: Occurs sparingly in beds in Longfellow Limestone.
    Reference: [Galbraith, F.W. & D.J. Brennan (1959), Minerals of AZ: 47.]
  		•  Magnetite
    Fe
    2+
     
    		Fe
    3+
    2
    		O
     
    4
    Description: Occurs in green mica-bearing rock pyrite and apatite; abundant in metamorphosed limestones with garnet, amphibole, etc.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 116, 284; Reber, L.E., Jr. (1916), The mineralization at Clifton-Morenci, Econ.Geol.: 11: 528-573.]
  		•  Malachite
    Cu
     
    2
    		[(OH)
     
    2
    		|CO
     
    3
    		]
    Description: Intergrown with brochantite; common in irregular deposits in limestone.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 146, 286; Moolick, R.T. & J.J. Durek (1966), The Morenci district, in S.R. Titley and C.L. Hicks (editors), Geology of the porphyry copper deposits, southwestern North America, Univ. AZ Press, Tucson: 221-231; Lindgren, W. (1905), The copper deposits of the Clifton-Morenci district, AZ, USGS PP 43; Guild, F.N. (1910), The Mineralogy of Arizona, The Chemical Publishing Co., Easton, PA; Galbraith, F.W. & D.J. Brennan (1959), Minerals of AZ: 54.]
    Site Photo
    Morenci Mine (Morenci pit; Phelps Dodge Morenci Mine; Morenci-Metcalf), Morenci, Copper Mountain District (Clifton-Morenci District), Shannon Mts, Greenlee Co., Arizona, USA
    © 2001 John H. Betts
  		•  Manganite
    Mn
    3+
     
    		O(OH)
    Description: NOTE: Anthony, et al: 284 lists magnetite, same ref.: 338 states manganite (more likely).
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 284, 338; Potter, G.M., et al (1946), Concentration of Mn ores from Gila, Greenlee & Graham Cos., AZ, US Bur. of Mines Rept. Inv. 3842.]
  		•  Massicot
    PbO
    Description: Described as 'yellow oxide of lead.'
    Reference: [Wilson, E.D., et al (1934), AZ Bur. Mines Bull. 137: 187.]
  		•  Melanterite
    FeSO
     
    4
    		·7H
     
    2
    		O
    Description: Occurs sparingly in the upper levels of mines.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 292; Lindgren, W. (1905), The copper deposits of the Clifton-Morenci district, AZ, USGS PP 43; Galbraith, F.W. & D.J. Brennan (1959), Minerals of AZ: 61.]
  		•  Molybdenite
    MoS
     
    2
    Description: Occurs in veins with other sulfides; as thin films in fractures devoid of other sulfides.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 301; Lindgren, W. (1905), The copper deposits of the Clifton-Morenci district, AZ, USGS PP 43; Moolick, R.T. & J.J. Durek (1966), The Morenci district, in S.R. Titley and C.L. Hicks (editors), Geology of the porphyry copper deposits, southwestern North America, Univ. AZ Press, Tucson: 221-231; Guild, F.N. (1910), The Mineralogy of Arizona, The Chemical Publishing Co., Easton, PA; Schwartz, G.M. (1947), Hydrothermal alteration in the 'porphyry copper' deposits, Econ.Geol.: 42: 319-352; Galbraith, F.W. (1947), Minerals of AZ, AZ Bur. of Mines Bull. 153: 24.]
  		•  Montmorillonite
    (Na,Ca)
     
    0.33
    		(Al,Mg)
     
    2
    		Si
     
    4
    		O
     
    10
    		(OH)
     
    2
    		·nH
     
    2
    		O
    Colour: Yellow-brown
    Description: In small amounts in less intensely altered rock below the supergene zone formed by hydrothermal alteration.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 132, 304; Schwartz, G.M. (1947), Hydrothermal alteration in the 'porphyry copper' deposits, Econ.Geol.: 42: 319-352; Schwartz, G.M. (1958), Alteration of biotite under mesothermal conditions, Econ.Geol.: 53: 164-177; Moolick, R.T. & J.J. Durek (1966), The Morenci district, in S.R. Titley and C.L. Hicks (editors), Geology of the porphyry copper deposits, southwestern North America, Univ. AZ Press, Tucson: 221-231.]
  		•  Mordenite
    (Na
     
    2
    		,Ca,K
     
    2
    		)Al
     
    2
    		Si
     
    10
    		O
     
    24
    		·7H
     
    2
    		O
    Description: Occurs in Tertiary volcanic tuff.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 178, 305; Sheppard, R.A. (1969), Zeolites, in Mineral and water resources of AZ, AZ Bur. Mines Bull. 180: 464-467; Sheppard, R.A. (1971), Clinoptilolite, of possible economic value in sedimentary deposits of the conterminous United States, USGS Bull. 1332-B: B1-B15.]
  		•  Nacrite
    Al
     
    2
    		Si
     
    2
    		O
     
    5
    		(OH)
     
    4
    Reference: [azminerals.com]
  		•  Neotocite
    (Mn,Fe,Mg)SiO
     
    3
    		·H
     
    2
    		O
    Colour: black
    Description: Occurs as discrete "lily pads" and surface coatings associated with copper carbonates and especially secondary copper silicates.
    Reference: [I.S Merkel]
  		•  Niter
    KNO
     
    3
    Description: Occurs in caves.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 199, 313; Galbraith, F.W. & D.J. Brennan (1959), Minerals of AZ: 56.]
  		•  Nontronite
    Na
     
    0.3
    		Fe
     
    2
    		(Si,Al)
     
    4
    		O
     
    10
    		(OH)
     
    2
    		·nH
     
    2
    		O
    Description: Occurs on the periphery of the orebody.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 314; Moolick, R.T. & J.J. Durek (1966), The Morenci district, in S.R. Titley and C.L. Hicks (editors), Geology of the porphyry copper deposits, southwestern North America, Univ. AZ Press, Tucson: 221-231.]
  		•  'Obsidian'
    Reference: [Bearce, 2006. Minerals, Fossils and Fluorescents of Arizona]
    Site Photo
    Greenlee Co., Arizona, USA
    © 2006 Peter Cristofono
  		•  Offretite
    KCaMgAl
     
    5
    		Si
     
    13
    		O
     
    36
    		·16H
     
    2
    		O or near
    Habit: Tiny, elongate prismatic crystals.
    Description: Crystals in amygdules in basalt.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 316.]
  		•  'Olivine'
    (Mg,Fe
    2+
     
    		)
     
    2
    		[SiO
     
    4
    		]
    Reference: [MRDS database Dep. ID #10048298, MRDS ID #M800430.]
  		•  Opal
    SiO
     
    2
    		·nH
     
    2
    		O
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 193; Reber, L.E., Jr. (1916), The mineralization at Clifton-Morenci, Econ.Geol.: 11: 528-573.]
    Site Photo
    State Route 75 opal locality, Duncan, Ash Peak District (Twin Peaks District), Greenlee Co., Arizona, USA
    © 2006 Peter Cristofono
  		•  Opal
    var: Diatomite
    Reference: [MRDS database Dep. ID file #10161567.]
  		•  Orthoclase
    K[AlSi
     
    3
    		O
     
    8
    		]
    Reference: [MRDS database Dep. ID #10048128, MRDS ID #M800158.]
  		•  'Phillipsite'
    Habit: Fourling twinned.
    Colour: Limpid, colorless
    Description: Occurs in vesicles in basalt with heulandite.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 250, 325.]
  		•  Pseudobrookite
    Fe
     
    2
    		TiO
     
    5
    Reference: []
  		•  'Psilomelane'
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 284, 338; Potter, G.M., et al (1946), Concentration of Mn ores from Gila, Greenlee & Graham Cos., AZ, US Bur. of Mines Rept. Inv. 3842.]
    Site Photo
    Fourth of July Mine (Fourth of July claims; Ellis shaft; Billingsley Fluorspar Mines; Sydney Mine), Duncan, Ash Peak District (Twin Peaks District), Greenlee Co., Arizona, USA
    © Rob Lavinsky
  		•  'Pumice'
    Reference: [MRDS database Dep. ID #10024058, MRDS ID #I008305.]
  		•  Pyrite
    FeS
     
    2
    Description: Occurs in green mica-bearing rock magnetite and apatite.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 116; Reber, L.E., Jr. (1916), The mineralization at Clifton-Morenci, Econ.Geol.: 11: 528-573; Galbraith, F.W. (1947), Minerals of AZ, AZ Bur. of Mines Bull. 153: 24.]
  		•  Pyrite
    var: Auriferous Pyrite
    Reference: [Wilson, E.D., et al (1934), AZ Bur. of Mines Bull. 137: 187]
  		•  Pyrolusite
    MnO
     
    2
    Colour: Black
    Description: As sooty masses with iron oxides in metamorphosed limestones.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 342; Lindgren, W. (1905), The copper deposits of the Clifton-Morenci district, AZ, USGS PP 43; Guild, F.N. (1910), The Mineralogy of Arizona, The Chemical Publishing Co., Easton, PA; Galbraith, F.W. & D.J. Brennan (1959), Minerals of AZ: 31.]
  		•  Pyromorphite
    Pb
     
    5
    		[Cl|(PO
     
    4
    		)
     
    3
    		]
    Reference: [MRDS database Dep. ID #10048132, MRDS ID #M800164.]
  		•  'Pyroxene Group'
    Reference: [MRDS database Dep. ID #10104152, MRDS ID #M800423.]
  		•  Pyrrhotite
    Fe
     
    7
    		S
     
    8
    		, (-4M), also given as Fe
     
    1-x
    		S (x = 0 - 0.2)
    Description: Occurs in an extensive contact metamorphic assemblage.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 345; Moolick, R.T. & J.J. Durek (1966), The Morenci district, in S.R. Titley and C.L. Hicks (editors), Geology of the porphyry copper deposits, southwestern North America, Univ. AZ Press, Tucson: 221-231.]
  		•  Quartz
    SiO
     
    2
    Reference: [Rocks & Min.: 21:421.]
    Site Photo
    San Francisco River area, Clifton, Copper Mountain District (Clifton-Morenci District), Shannon Mts, Greenlee Co., Arizona, USA
    © 2008 Peter Cristofono
  		•  Rhodochrosite
    MnCO
     
    3
    Reference: [MRDS database Dep. ID #10048297, MRDS ID #M800429.]
  		•  Rutile
    TiO
     
    2
    Description: Occurs as clusters replacing ferromagnesian minerals in an intensely altered porphyry copper orebody, associated with a suite of hydrothermal alteration minerals.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 359; Schwartz, G.M. (1947), Hydrothermal alteration in the 'porphyry copper' deposits, Econ.Geol.: 42: 319-352; Schwartz, G.M. (1958), Alteration of biotite under mesothermal conditions, Econ.Geol.: 53: 164-177; Reber, L.E., Jr. (1916), The mineralization at Clifton-Morenci, Econ.Geol.: 11: 528-573.]
  		•  Sepiolite
    Mg
     
    4
    		Si
     
    6
    		O
     
    15
    		(OH)
     
    2
    		·6H
     
    2
    		O
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 366.]
  		•  'Sericite'
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 309; Lindgren, W. (1905), The copper deposits of the Clifton-Morenci district, AZ, USGS PP 43; Guild, F.N. (1910), The Mineralogy of Arizona, The Chemical Publishing Co., Easton, PA; Reber, L.E., Jr. (1916), The mineralization at Clifton-Morenci, Econ.Geol.: 11: 528-573; Schwartz, G.M. (1947), Hydrothermal alteration in the 'porphyry copper' deposits, Econ.Geol.: 42: 319-352; Schwartz, G.M. (1958), Alteration of biotite under mesothermal conditions, Econ.Geol.: 53: 164-177; Creasy, S.C. (1959), Some phase relations in the hydrothermally altered rocks of porphyry copper deposits, Econ.Geol.: 54: 351-373.]
  		•  'Serpentine Group'
    D
     
    2
    		[Si
     
    2
    		O
     
    5
    		](OH)4 + or - nH
     
    2
    		O
    Description: Locally formed with other calc-silicate minerals in an extensive contact metamorphic assemblage.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 368; Moolick, R.T. & J.J. Durek (1966), The Morenci district, in S.R. Titley and C.L. Hicks (editors), Geology of the porphyry copper deposits, southwestern North America, Univ. AZ Press, Tucson: 221-231.]
  		•  Shattuckite
    Cu
     
    5
    		[(OH)
     
    2
    		|(SiO
     
    3
    		)
     
    4
    		]
    Description: Occurs in Gila Conglomerate.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 369.]
  		•  Siderite
    FeCO
     
    3
    Description: A weathering product in massive form in highly mineralized limestone.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 370; Reber, L.E., Jr. (1916), The mineralization at Clifton-Morenci, Econ.Geol.: 11: 528-573.]
  		•  'Silica'
    Reference: [MRDS database Dep. ID #10062118, MRDS ID #TC35375.]
  		•  Silver
    Ag
    Reference: [Anthony, F.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 372.]
  		•  Smithsonite
    ZnCO
     
    3
    Reference: [Galbraith, F.W. & D.J. Brennan (1959), Minerals of AZ: 49.]
  		•  Spangolite
    Cu
     
    6
    		Al[(OH)
     
    12
    		|Cl|SO
     
    4
    		] · 3H
     
    2
    		O
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 376; Galbraith, F.W. & D.J. Brennan (1959), Minerals of AZ: 65; Dana 7:II:578,1094.]
  		•  Sphalerite
    (Zn,Fe
    2+
     
    		)S
    Description: Occurs in large quantities in the deeper levels of mines.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 377; Lindgren, W. (1905), The copper deposits of the Clifton-Morenci district, AZ, USGS PP 43; Guild, F.N. (1910), The Mineralogy of Arizona, The Chemical Publishing Co., Easton, PA; Reber, L.E., Jr. (1916), The mineralization at Clifton-Morenci, Econ.Geol.: 11: 528-573; Galbraith, F.W. (1947), Minerals of AZ, AZ Bur. of Mines Bull. 153: 24.]
    Site Photo
    Iron Cap Mine, DeFrees District, Greenlee Co., Arizona, USA
    © Rob Lavinsky
  		•  Stromeyerite
    AgCuS
    Reference: [MRDS database Dep. ID #10027138, MRDS ID #M002216.]
  		•  Sulphur
    S
     
    8
    Reference: [MRDS database Dep. ID #10048278, MRDS ID #M800401.]
  		•  Talc
    Mg
     
    3
    		Si
     
    4
    		O
     
    10
    		(OH)
     
    2
    Description: Occurs in the northern part of the pit. Locally formed with other calc-silicates in an extensive contact metamorphic assemblage.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 388; Moolick, R.T. & J.J. Durek (1966), The Morenci district, in S.R. Titley and C.L. Hicks (editors), Geology of the porphyry copper deposits, southwestern North America, Univ. AZ Press, Tucson: 221-231.]
  		•  Tenorite
    CuO
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 391.]
  		•  Tetrahedrite
    (Cu,Fe,Ag,Zn)
     
    12
    		Sb
     
    4
    		S
     
    13
    Reference: [Dana 6:1094.]
  		•  Titanite
    CaTi[O|SiO
     
    4
    		]
    Description: Occurs as an accessory mineral in quartz monzonite associated with zircon.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 396; Schwartz, G.M. (1947), Hydrothermal alteration in the 'porphyry copper' deposits, Econ.Geol.: 42: 319-352.]
  		•  Tremolite
    ☐[Ca
     
    2
    		][Mg
     
    5
    		][(OH)
     
    2
    		|Si
     
    8
    		O
     
    22
    		]
    Description: Occurs in contact-metamorphic limestones with other calc-silicate minerals.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 101, 401; Kunz (1885); Moolick, R.T. & J.J. Durek (1966), The Morenci district, in S.R. Titley and C.L. Hicks (editors), Geology of the porphyry copper deposits, southwestern North America, Univ. AZ Press, Tucson: 221-231; Lindgren, W. (1905), The copper deposits of the Clifton-Morenci district, AZ, USGS PP 43; Galbraith, F.W. & D.J. Brennan (1959), Minerals of AZ: 92.]
  		•  Tridymite
    SiO
     
    2
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 402.]
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    State highway 78 roadcuts, Big Lue Mountains (Big Laue Mountain), Greenlee Co., Arizona, USA
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  		•  Tsumebite
    Pb
     
    2
    		Cu[OH|SO
     
    4
    		|PO
     
    4
    		]
    Description: In the oxidized portion of the orebody.
    Reference: [Palache, C., Berman, H., & Frondel, C. (1951), The System of Mineralogy of James Dwight Dana and Edward Salisbury Dana, Yale University 1837-1892, Volume II: 919; Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 403; Bideaux, R.A., et al (1960), Some new occurrences of minerals of AZ, AZ Geol. Soc. Digest: 3: 53-56. ]
  		•  Turquoise
    Cu(Al,Fe
    3+
     
    		)
     
    6
    		[(OH)
     
    4
    		|(PO
     
    4
    		)
     
    2
    		]
     
    2
    		 · 4H
     
    2
    		O
    Description: As thin plates & nodules that are closely associated with a diabase dike system that crosses the Morenci orebody.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 404; Moolick, R.T. & J.J. Durek (1966), The Morenci district, in S.R. Titley and C.L. Hicks (editors), Geology of the porphyry copper deposits, southwestern North America, Univ. AZ Press, Tucson: 221-231.]
  		•  Vanadinite
    Pb
     
    5
    		[Cl|(VO
     
    4
    		)
     
    3
    		]
    Habit: Doubly-terminated, single crystals
    Description: Occurs as crystals in gravels of the placers.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 410; Galbraith, F.W. & D.J. Brennan (1959), Minerals of AZ: 73.]
  		•  Vesuvianite
    Ca
     
    10
    		(Mg,Fe)
     
    2
    		Al
     
    4
    		Si
     
    9
    		O
     
    34
    		(OH)
     
    4
    Description: Locally formed with other calc-silicate minerals.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 414; Moolick, R.T. & J.J. Durek (1966), The Morenci district, in S.R. Titley and C.L. Hicks (editors), Geology of the porphyry copper deposits, southwestern North America, Univ. AZ Press, Tucson: 221-231.]
  		•  'Wad'
    Description: Occurs in shear zones.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 417; Galbraith, F.W. & D.J. Brennan (1959), Minerals of AZ: 31.]
  		•  Wavellite
    Al
     
    3
    		[(OH,F)
     
    3
    		|(PO
     
    4
    		)
     
    2
    		] · 5H
     
    2
    		O
    Description: Occurs on fractures in the breccia pipe in seams that cut the pipe.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 107, 137, 404.]
  		•  Willemite
    Zn
     
    2
    		[SiO
     
    4
    		]
    Habit: Small
    Colour: Grayish
    Description: Occurs as crystals in garnet rock.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 420; Lindgren, W. (1905), The copper deposits of the Clifton-Morenci District, AZ, USGS PP 43; Univ. AZ Bull. 41 (1916-17), Mineralogy of Useful Minerals in AZ: 60; Galbraith, F.W. & D.J. Brennan (1959), Minerals of AZ: 96.]
  		•  Wulfenite
    Pb[MoO
     
    4
    		]
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 403; Bideaux, R.A., et al (1960), Some new occurrences of minerals of AZ, AZ Geol. Soc. Digest: 3: 53-56. ]
  		•  Zircon
    Zr[SiO
     
    4
    		]
    Description: Occurs in granite;; Occurs as an accessory mineral in quartz monzonite with titanite.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 396, 431; Reber, L.E., Jr. (1916), The mineralization at Clifton-Morenci, Econ.Geol.: 11: 528-573; Peterson, N.P., et al (1946), Hydrothermal alteration in the Castle Dome copper deposit, AZ, Econ.Geol.: 41: 820-840; Schwartz, G.M. (1947), Hydrothermal alteration in the 'porphyry copper' deposits, Econ.Geol.: 42: 319-352; Galbraith, F.W. & D.J. Brennan (1959), Minerals of AZ: 97.]
  		•  Zoisite
    {Ca
     
    2
    		}{Al
     
    3
    		}[O|OH|SiO
     
    4
    		|Si
     
    2
    		O
     
    7
    		]
    Description: A product of contact metamorphism; occurs in highly altered granite.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 432; Reber, L.E., Jr. (1916), The mineralization at Clifton-Morenci, Econ.Geol.: 11: 528-573.]


    142 entries listed. 105 valid minerals. 1 type locality (valid mineral).

    Localities in this Region:
    USA
     
    • Arizona
      • Greenlee Co.
          • Peloncillo Mts
            • Chase Creek
            • San Francisco Creek
            • San Francisco River
        • Guthrie
        • Hannagan Meadow area
        • Leszynsky group
          • Chase Creek
            • Arizona Central Mine
              • Chase Creek headwaters
              • Modoc Mountain
            • Copper King Mountain
            • Copper Plate Gulch
            • Dorsey Gulch
            • Garfield Gulch
            • Gold Gulch
            • King Gulch
            • Limestone Gulch
              • Coronado Trail
              • Gold Gulch
            • Pinkaro Gulch
            • Placer Gulch
            • Santa Rosa Gulch
            • Standard Gulch
            • Stargo
            • Ward Canyon
          • Wampoo Wash

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