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Laurel Canyon, Grand Reef Mountain, Klondyke, Santa Teresa Mts, Aravaipa District, Graham Co., Arizona, USA

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Mineral List:
  		•  Acanthite
    Ag
     
    2
    		S
    Description: Occurs as tiny blebs in galena.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 100; Ross, C.P. (1925a), Geology and ore deposits of the Aravaipa and Stanley mining districts, Graham Co., AZ, USGS Bull. 763; Galbraith, F.W. (1947), Minerals of AZ, AZ Bur. Mines Bull. 153: 15; Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 100; Ross, C.P. (1925a), Geology and ore deposits of the Aravaipa and Stanley mining districts, Graham Co., AZ, USGS Bull. 763; Galbraith, F.W. (1947), Minerals of AZ, AZ Bur. Mines Bull. 153: 15; Wilson, E.D., et al (1950), Arizona zinc and lead deposits, part I, AZ Bur. Mines Bull. 156: 62.]
  		•  Anglesite
    PbSO
     
    4
    Habit: Crystals to 1 inch
    Description: Translucent crystals in quartz-lined vugs.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 112, 120-121, 192, 278; Kampf, A.R. & E.E. Foord (1995), Artroeite, PbAlF3(OH)2, a new mineral from the Grand Reef mine, Graham Co., AZ: Description and crystal structure, Am.Min.: 80: 179-183; Jones, R.W. (1980), The Grand Reef mine, Graham Co., AZ, Min.Rec.: 11: 219-225.]
    Site Photo
    Grand Reef Mine (Aravaipa Mine; Lead Jewel; Joe Rubal Mine; Vivian Mine; Calistoga Mining & Development Co. Mine; Bringham Silver and Lead Mine), Laurel Canyon, Grand Reef Mountain, Klondyke, Santa Teresa Mts, Aravaipa District, Graham Co., Arizona, USA
    © Bruce Murphy 2007
  		•  Antlerite
    Cu
     
    3
    		[(OH)
     
    4
    		|SO
     
    4
    		]
    Reference: [Besse, William W. (1981) Mineral Paragenesis of the Grand Reef mine, Aravaipa mining district Graham County, Arizona. M.S. thesis, Department of Geology, California State University, Los Angeles.]
  		•  Aravaipaite (TL)
    Pb
     
    3
    		[F
     
    3
    		|AlF
     
    6
    		] · H
     
    2
    		O
    Type Locality: Grand Reef Mine (Aravaipa Mine; Lead Jewel; Joe Rubal Mine; Vivian Mine; Calistoga Mining & Development Co. Mine; Bringham Silver and Lead Mine), Laurel Canyon, Grand Reef Mountain, Klondyke, Santa Teresa Mts, Aravaipa District, Graham Co., Arizona, USA
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 118; Kampf, A.R., et al (1989), Grandreefite, pseudograndreefite, laurelite, and aravaipaite: Four new minerals from the Grandreef mine, Graham Co., AZ, Am.Min.: 74: 927-933; Min.Rec.: 27: 297.]
    Site Photo
    Grand Reef Mine (Aravaipa Mine; Lead Jewel; Joe Rubal Mine; Vivian Mine; Calistoga Mining & Development Co. Mine; Bringham Silver and Lead Mine), Laurel Canyon, Grand Reef Mountain, Klondyke, Santa Teresa Mts, Aravaipa District, Graham Co., Arizona, USA
    © Thomas Witzke
  		•  Artroeite (TL)
    Pb[AlF
     
    3
    		(OH)
     
    2
    		]
    Type Locality: Grand Reef Mine (Aravaipa Mine; Lead Jewel; Joe Rubal Mine; Vivian Mine; Calistoga Mining & Development Co. Mine; Bringham Silver and Lead Mine), Laurel Canyon, Grand Reef Mountain, Klondyke, Santa Teresa Mts, Aravaipa District, Graham Co., Arizona, USA
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 120-121; Kampf, A.R. & E.E. Foord (1995), Artroeite, PbAlF3(OH)2, a new mineral from the Grand Reef mine, Graham Co., AZ: Description and crystal structure, Am.Min.: 80: 179-183; Min.Rec.: 27:293-300.]
  		•  Azurite
    Cu
     
    3
    		[OH|CO
     
    3
    		]
     
    2
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 316; Jones, R.W. (1980), The Grand Reef mine, Graham Co., AZ, Min.Rec.: 11: 219-225.]
  		•  Baryte
    BaSO
     
    4
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 230; Jones, R.W. (1980), The Grand Reef mine, Graham Co., AZ, Min.Rec.: 11: 219-225.]
  		•  Beaverite
    Pb(Fe
    3+
     
    		,Cu,Al)
     
    3
    		[(OH)
     
    3
    		|SO
     
    4
    		]
     
    2
    Reference: [Besse, William W. (1981) Mineral Paragenesis of the Grand Reef mine, Aravaipa mining district Graham County, Arizona. M.S. thesis, Department of Geology, California State University, Los Angeles.]
  		•  Bonattite
    CuSO
     
    4
    		·3H
     
    2
    		O
    Description: As a post-mining coating on mine working walls.
    Reference: [Grant, Raymond W., Richard A. Bideaux & Sidney A. Williams (2006), Minerals Added to the Arizona List 1995 to 2005: 2.]
  		•  Boothite
    CuSO
     
    4
    		·7H
     
    2
    		O
    Reference: []
  		•  Braunite
    Mn
    2+
     
    		Mn
    3+
    6
    		[O
     
    8
    		|SiO
     
    4
    		]
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 144.]
  		•  Brochantite
    Cu
     
    4
    		[(OH)
     
    6
    		|SO
     
    4
    		]
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 153; Jones, R.W. (1980), The Grand Reef mine, Graham Co., AZ, Min.Rec.: 11: 219-225; Kampf, A.R., et al (1989), Grandreefite, pseudograndreefite, laurelite, and aravaipaite: Four new minerals from the Grandreef mine, Graham Co., AZ, Am.Min.: 74: 927-933.]
  		•  Bromargyrite
    AgBr
    Colour: Bright yellow
    Description: Occurs as botryoidal masses.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 148.]
    Site Photo
    Grand Reef Mine (Aravaipa Mine; Lead Jewel; Joe Rubal Mine; Vivian Mine; Calistoga Mining & Development Co. Mine; Bringham Silver and Lead Mine), Laurel Canyon, Grand Reef Mountain, Klondyke, Santa Teresa Mts, Aravaipa District, Graham Co., Arizona, USA
    © Bruce Murphy 2007
  		•  Calcioaravaipaite (TL)
    PbCa
     
    2
    		[(F,OH)
     
    3
    		|AlF
     
    6
    		] · H
     
    2
    		O
    Type Locality: Grand Reef Mine (Aravaipa Mine; Lead Jewel; Joe Rubal Mine; Vivian Mine; Calistoga Mining & Development Co. Mine; Bringham Silver and Lead Mine), Laurel Canyon, Grand Reef Mountain, Klondyke, Santa Teresa Mts, Aravaipa District, Graham Co., Arizona, USA
    Description: Occurs in a quartz vug.
    Reference: [Kampf, A.R. & E.E. Foord (1996), Calcioaravaipaite a new mineral and associated lead fluoride minerals from the Grand Reef Mine, Graham County, Arizona. Mineralogical Record: 27: 293-300; Grant, Raymond W., Richard A. Bideaux & Sidney A. Williams (2006), Minerals Added to the Arizona List 1995 to 2005: 3.]
  		•  Caledonite
    Cu
     
    2
    		Pb
     
    5
    		[(OH)
     
    6
    		|CO
     
    3
    		|(SO
     
    4
    		)
     
    3
    		]
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 153; Jones, R.W. (1980), The Grand Reef mine, Graham Co., AZ, Min.Rec.: 11: 219-225; Kampf, A.R., et al (1989), Grandreefite, pseudograndreefite, laurelite, and aravaipaite: Four new minerals from the Grandreef mine, Graham Co., AZ, Am.Min.: 74: 927-933.]
    Site Photo
    Grand Reef Mine (Aravaipa Mine; Lead Jewel; Joe Rubal Mine; Vivian Mine; Calistoga Mining & Development Co. Mine; Bringham Silver and Lead Mine), Laurel Canyon, Grand Reef Mountain, Klondyke, Santa Teresa Mts, Aravaipa District, Graham Co., Arizona, USA
    © Brent Thorne
  		•  Cerussite
    PbCO
     
    3
    Habit: Large 6-ling twinned crystals to fist sized.
    Description: Occurs in quartz-lined cavities.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 148, 158, 278; Min.Rec.: 27: 305.]
    Site Photo
    Grand Reef Mine (Aravaipa Mine; Lead Jewel; Joe Rubal Mine; Vivian Mine; Calistoga Mining & Development Co. Mine; Bringham Silver and Lead Mine), Laurel Canyon, Grand Reef Mountain, Klondyke, Santa Teresa Mts, Aravaipa District, Graham Co., Arizona, USA
    © 2002 John H. Betts
  		•  Chalcanthite
    CuSO
     
    4
    		·5H
     
    2
    		O
    Reference: [Besse, William W. (1981) Mineral Paragenesis of the Grand Reef mine, Aravaipa mining district Graham County, Arizona. M.S. thesis, Department of Geology, California State University, Los Angeles.]
  		•  'Chalcedony'
    Reference: [MRDS database Dep. ID #10103742, MRDS ID #M050154.]
  		•  Chalcopyrite
    CuFeS
     
    2
    Description: A little is present.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 100; Ross, C.P. (1925a), Geology and ore deposits of the Aravaipa and Stanley mining districts, Graham Co., AZ, USGS Bull. 763; Galbraith, F.W. (1947), Minerals of AZ, AZ Bur. Mines Bull. 153: 15; Wilson, E.D., et al (1950), Arizona zinc and lead deposits, part I, AZ Bur. Mines Bull. 156: 62.]
  		•  'Chlorite Group'
    Description: s flakes included in fine-grained quartz cement in breccia.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 100; Ross, C.P. (1925a), Geology and ore deposits of the Aravaipa and Stanley mining districts, Graham Co., AZ, USGS Bull. 763; Galbraith, F.W. (1947), Minerals of AZ, AZ Bur. Mines Bull. 153: 15; Wilson, E.D., et al (1950), Arizona zinc and lead deposits, part I, AZ Bur. Mines Bull. 156: 62.]
  		•  Chrysocolla
    (Cu,Al)
     
    2
    		H
     
    2
    		Si
     
    2
    		O
     
    5
    		(OH)
     
    4
    		·nH
     
    2
    		O
    Reference: [Besse, William W. (1981) Mineral Paragenesis of the Grand Reef mine, Aravaipa mining district Graham County, Arizona. M.S. thesis, Department of Geology, California State University, Los Angeles.]
  		•  Creedite
    Ca
     
    3
    		[SO
     
    4
    		|Al
     
    2
    		F
     
    8
    		(OH)
     
    2
    		] · 2H
     
    2
    		O
    Description: Occurs in quartz-lined vugs with associated species.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 192.]
  		•  Cuprite
    Cu
     
    2
    		O
    Reference: [Besse, William W. (1981) Mineral Paragenesis of the Grand Reef mine, Aravaipa mining district Graham County, Arizona. M.S. thesis, Department of Geology, California State University, Los Angeles.]
  		•  Devilline
    CaCu
     
    4
    		(SO
     
    4
    		)
     
    2
    		(OH)
     
    6
    		·3H
     
    2
    		O
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 202.]
  		•  Fluorite
    CaF
     
    2
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 118, 120-121, 223; Kampf, A.R. & E.E. Foord (1995), Artroeite, PbAlF3(OH)2, a new mineral from the Grand Reef mine, Graham Co., AZ: Description and crystal structure, Am.Min.: 80: 179-183; Kampf, A.R., et al (1989), Grandreefite, pseudograndreefite, laurelite, and aravaipaite: Four new minerals from the Grandreef mine, Graham Co., AZ, Am.Min.: 74: 927-933; Galbraith, F.W. & D.J. Brennan (1959), Minerals of AZ: 43; Min.Rec.: 27: 305; Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 100; Ross, C.P. (1925a), Geology and ore deposits of the Aravaipa and Stanley mining districts, Graham Co., AZ, USGS Bull. 763; Galbraith, F.W. (1947), Minerals of AZ, AZ Bur. Mines Bull. 153: 15; Wilson, E.D., et al (1950), Arizona zinc and lead deposits, part I, AZ Bur. Mines Bull. 156: 62.]
  		•  Galena
    PbS
    Description: Contains tiny blebs of included acanthite.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 118, 120-121; Kampf, A.R., et al (1989), Grandreefite, pseudograndreefite, laurelite, and aravaipaite: Four new minerals from the Grandreef mine, Graham Co., AZ, Am.Min.: 74: 927-933; Kampf, A.R. & E.E. Foord (1995), Artroeite, PbAlF3(OH)2, a new mineral from the Grand Reef mine, Graham Co., AZ: Description and crystal structure, Am.Min.: 80: 179-183; Min.Rec.: 27: 305; Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 100; Ross, C.P. (1925a), Geology and ore deposits of the Aravaipa and Stanley mining districts, Graham Co., AZ, USGS Bull. 763; Galbraith, F.W. (1947), Minerals of AZ, AZ Bur. Mines Bull. 153: 15; Wilson, E.D., et al (1950), Arizona zinc and lead deposits, part I, AZ Bur. Mines Bull. 156: 62.]
  		•  Gearksutite
    Ca[Al(F,OH)
     
    5
    		(H
     
    2
    		O)]
    Description: Occurs as porcelainous masses & powder in quartz-lined vugs with linarite & barite.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 230; Jones, R.W. (1980), The Grand Reef mine, Graham Co., AZ, Min.Rec.: 11: 219-225.]
  		•  Goethite
    α-Fe
    3+
     
    		O(OH)
    Reference: [Besse, William W. (1981) Mineral Paragenesis of the Grand Reef mine, Aravaipa mining district Graham County, Arizona. M.S. thesis, Department of Geology, California State University, Los Angeles.]
  		•  Goslarite
    ZnSO
     
    4
    		·7H
     
    2
    		O
    Reference: [Besse, William W. (1981) Mineral Paragenesis of the Grand Reef mine, Aravaipa mining district Graham County, Arizona. M.S. thesis, Department of Geology, California State University, Los Angeles.]
  		•  Grandreefite (TL)
    Pb
     
    2
    		SO
     
    4
    		F
     
    2
    Type Locality: Grand Reef Mine (Aravaipa Mine; Lead Jewel; Joe Rubal Mine; Vivian Mine; Calistoga Mining & Development Co. Mine; Bringham Silver and Lead Mine), Laurel Canyon, Grand Reef Mountain, Klondyke, Santa Teresa Mts, Aravaipa District, Graham Co., Arizona, USA
    Habit: Striated, prismatic, orthorhombic crystals.
    Colour: Colorless
    Description: Occurs as crystals in vugs with associated minerals.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 118, 238; Kampf, A.R., et al (1989), Grandreefite, pseudograndreefite, laurelite, and aravaipaite: Four new minerals from the Grandreef mine, Graham Co., AZ, Am.Min.: 74: 927-933; Min.Rec.: 27: 296.]
    Site Photo
    Grand Reef Mine (Aravaipa Mine; Lead Jewel; Joe Rubal Mine; Vivian Mine; Calistoga Mining & Development Co. Mine; Bringham Silver and Lead Mine), Laurel Canyon, Grand Reef Mountain, Klondyke, Santa Teresa Mts, Aravaipa District, Graham Co., Arizona, USA
    © JBS 2006
  		•  Hematite
    Fe
     
    2
    		O
     
    3
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 372; Min.Rec.: 27: 305.]
  		•  Hydrocerussite
    Pb
     
    3
    		(CO
     
    3
    		)
     
    2
    		(OH)
     
    2
    Reference: [MinRec 27:305]
  		•  Illite
    K
     
    0.65
    		A
     
    2.0
    		 [][Al
     
    0.65
    		Si,
     
    3.35
    		O
     
    10
    		](OH)
     
    2
    Reference: [Besse, William W. (1981) Mineral Paragenesis of the Grand Reef mine, Aravaipa mining district Graham County, Arizona. M.S. thesis, Department of Geology, California State University, Los Angeles.]
  		•  Laurelite (TL)
    Pb(F,Cl,OH)
     
    2
    Type Locality: Grand Reef Mine (Aravaipa Mine; Lead Jewel; Joe Rubal Mine; Vivian Mine; Calistoga Mining & Development Co. Mine; Bringham Silver and Lead Mine), Laurel Canyon, Grand Reef Mountain, Klondyke, Santa Teresa Mts, Aravaipa District, Graham Co., Arizona, USA
    Habit: Slightly flexible fibers to 1 cm long.
    Colour: Colorless
    Description: Occurs in quartz-lined vugs.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 118, 272; Kampf, A.R., et al (1989), Grandreefite, pseudograndreefite, laurelite, and aravaipaite: Four new minerals from the Grandreef mine, Graham Co., AZ, Am.Min.: 74: 927-933; Min.Rec.: 27: 297.]
    Site Photo
    Grand Reef Mine (Aravaipa Mine; Lead Jewel; Joe Rubal Mine; Vivian Mine; Calistoga Mining & Development Co. Mine; Bringham Silver and Lead Mine), Laurel Canyon, Grand Reef Mountain, Klondyke, Santa Teresa Mts, Aravaipa District, Graham Co., Arizona, USA
    © Peter Haas
  		•  Leadhillite
    Pb
     
    4
    		SO
     
    4
    		(CO
     
    3
    		)
     
    2
    		(OH)
     
    2
    Habit: Tabular, pseudo-hexagonal twinned crystals to 1 cm diameter
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 274; Jones, R.W. (1980), The Grand Reef mine, Graham Co., AZ, Min.Rec.: 11: 219-225; Kampf, A.R., et al (1989), Grandreefite, pseudograndreefite, laurelite, and aravaipaite: Four new minerals from the Grandreef mine, Graham Co., AZ, Am.Min.: 74: 927-933]
    Site Photo
    Grand Reef Mine (Aravaipa Mine; Lead Jewel; Joe Rubal Mine; Vivian Mine; Calistoga Mining & Development Co. Mine; Bringham Silver and Lead Mine), Laurel Canyon, Grand Reef Mountain, Klondyke, Santa Teresa Mts, Aravaipa District, Graham Co., Arizona, USA
    © Ben Kirchner
  		•  Linarite
    PbCu[(OH)
     
    2
    		|SO
     
    4
    		]
    Description: Occurs as brilliant druses & plendent groups of crystals to 1 inch long in quartz-lined cvities.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 112, 192, 230, 278; Jones, R.W. (1980), The Grand Reef mine, Graham Co., AZ, Min.Rec.: 11: 219-225; Kampf, A.R., et al (1989), Grandreefite, pseudograndreefite, laurelite, and aravaipaite: Four new minerals from the Grandreef mine, Graham Co., AZ, Am.Min.: 74: 927-933.]
    Site Photo
    Grand Reef Mine (Aravaipa Mine; Lead Jewel; Joe Rubal Mine; Vivian Mine; Calistoga Mining & Development Co. Mine; Bringham Silver and Lead Mine), Laurel Canyon, Grand Reef Mountain, Klondyke, Santa Teresa Mts, Aravaipa District, Graham Co., Arizona, USA
    © Karl Volkman03/05
  		•  Litharge
    PbO
    Reference: [MinRec 27:305]
  		•  Malachite
    Cu
     
    2
    		[(OH)
     
    2
    		|CO
     
    3
    		]
    Reference: [Besse, William W. (1981) Mineral Paragenesis of the Grand Reef mine, Aravaipa mining district Graham County, Arizona. M.S. thesis, Department of Geology, California State University, Los Angeles.]
  		•  Massicot
    PbO
    Reference: [MinRec 27:305]
  		•  Mimetite
    Pb
     
    5
    		[Cl|(AsO
     
    4
    		)
     
    3
    		]
    Description: Micro-crystals.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 299.]
    Site Photo
    Grand Reef Mine (Aravaipa Mine; Lead Jewel; Joe Rubal Mine; Vivian Mine; Calistoga Mining & Development Co. Mine; Bringham Silver and Lead Mine), Laurel Canyon, Grand Reef Mountain, Klondyke, Santa Teresa Mts, Aravaipa District, Graham Co., Arizona, USA
    © Brent Thorne 2008
  		•  Minium
    Pb
     
    3
    		O
     
    4
    Reference: [MinRec 27:305]
  		•  Montmorillonite
    (Na,Ca)
     
    0.33
    		(Al,Mg)
     
    2
    		Si
     
    4
    		O
     
    10
    		(OH)
     
    2
    		·nH
     
    2
    		O
    Reference: [Besse, William W. (1981) Mineral Paragenesis of the Grand Reef mine, Aravaipa mining district Graham County, Arizona. M.S. thesis, Department of Geology, California State University, Los Angeles.]
  		•  Muscovite
    KAl
     
    2
    		[(OH)
     
    2
    		|AlSi
     
    3
    		O
     
    10
    		]
    Reference: [MinRec 27:305]
  		•  Natrolite
    Na
     
    2
    		[Al
     
    2
    		Si
     
    3
    		O
     
    10
    		] · 2H
     
    2
    		O
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 310; Jones, R.W. (1980), The Grand Reef mine, Graham Co., AZ, Min.Rec.: 11: 219-225; Kampf, A.R., et al (1989), Grandreefite, pseudograndreefite, laurelite, and aravaipaite: Four new minerals from the Grandreef mine, Graham Co., AZ, Am.Min.: 74: 927-933]
  		•  Olivenite
    Cu
     
    2
    		[OH|AsO
     
    4
    		]
    Habit: Acicular; in tufts
    Colour: Green
    Description: Occurs as tufts on azurite.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 316; Jones, R.W. (1980), The Grand Reef mine, Graham Co., AZ, Min.Rec.: 11: 219-225; Kampf, A.R., et al (1989), Grandreefite, pseudograndreefite, laurelite, and aravaipaite: Four new minerals from the Grandreef mine, Graham Co., AZ, Am.Min.: 74: 927-933.]
  		•  Pinalite
    Pb
     
    3
    		WO
     
    5
    		Cl
     
    2
    Reference: [No reference listed]
  		•  Plumbojarosite
    PbFe
    3+
    6
    		[(OH)
     
    3
    		|SO
     
    4
    		]
     
    4
    Reference: [MinRec 27:305]
  		•  Prosopite
    CaAl
     
    2
    		(F,OH)
     
    8
    Colour: Light green
    Description: Masses.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 335.]
    Site Photo
    Grand Reef Mine (Aravaipa Mine; Lead Jewel; Joe Rubal Mine; Vivian Mine; Calistoga Mining & Development Co. Mine; Bringham Silver and Lead Mine), Laurel Canyon, Grand Reef Mountain, Klondyke, Santa Teresa Mts, Aravaipa District, Graham Co., Arizona, USA
    © Bruce Murphy 2007
  		•  Pseudograndreefite (TL)
    Pb
     
    6
    		SO
     
    4
    		F
     
    10
    Type Locality: Grand Reef Mine (Aravaipa Mine; Lead Jewel; Joe Rubal Mine; Vivian Mine; Calistoga Mining & Development Co. Mine; Bringham Silver and Lead Mine), Laurel Canyon, Grand Reef Mountain, Klondyke, Santa Teresa Mts, Aravaipa District, Graham Co., Arizona, USA
    Habit: Tabular; sub-parallel crystal aggregates
    Colour: Colorless
    Description: Occurs in quartz-lined vugs with associated species.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 118, 336; Kampf, A.R., et al (1989), Grandreefite, pseudograndreefite, laurelite, and aravaipaite: Four new minerals from the Grandreef mine, Graham Co., AZ, Am.Min.: 74: 927-933; Min.Rec.: 27: 296.]
  		•  Pyrite
    FeS
     
    2
    Description: Scarce.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 100; Ross, C.P. (1925a), Geology and ore deposits of the Aravaipa and Stanley mining districts, Graham Co., AZ, USGS Bull. 763; Galbraith, F.W. (1947), Minerals of AZ, AZ Bur. Mines Bull. 153: 15; Wilson, E.D., et al (1950), Arizona zinc and lead deposits, part I, AZ Bur. Mines Bull. 156: 62.]
  		•  Quartz
    SiO
     
    2
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 112, 118; Jones, R.W. (1980), The Grand Reef mine, Graham Co., AZ, Min.Rec.: 11: 219-225; Kampf, A.R., et al (1989), Grandreefite, pseudograndreefite, laurelite, and aravaipaite: Four new minerals from the Grandreef mine, Graham Co., AZ, Am.Min.: 74: 927-933; Min.Rec.: 27: 305.]
  		•  Shannonite (TL)
    Pb
     
    2
    		[O|CO
     
    3
    		]
    Type Locality: Grand Reef Mine (Aravaipa Mine; Lead Jewel; Joe Rubal Mine; Vivian Mine; Calistoga Mining & Development Co. Mine; Bringham Silver and Lead Mine), Laurel Canyon, Grand Reef Mountain, Klondyke, Santa Teresa Mts, Aravaipa District, Graham Co., Arizona, USA
    Colour: White
    Description: Porcellanous masses.
    Reference: [Roberts, A.C., J.A.R. Stirling, G.J.C. Carpenter, A.J. Criddle, G.C. Jones, T.C. Birkett, and W.D. Birch (1995) Shannonite, Pb2OCO3, a new mineral from the Grand Reef Mine, Graham County, Arizona, USA. Mineralogical Magazine: 59: 304-310.]
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    Grand Reef Mine (Aravaipa Mine; Lead Jewel; Joe Rubal Mine; Vivian Mine; Calistoga Mining & Development Co. Mine; Bringham Silver and Lead Mine), Laurel Canyon, Grand Reef Mountain, Klondyke, Santa Teresa Mts, Aravaipa District, Graham Co., Arizona, USA
    © 2008 Jesse Crawford
  		•  Silver
    Ag
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 372.]
    Site Photo
    Grand Reef Mine (Aravaipa Mine; Lead Jewel; Joe Rubal Mine; Vivian Mine; Calistoga Mining & Development Co. Mine; Bringham Silver and Lead Mine), Laurel Canyon, Grand Reef Mountain, Klondyke, Santa Teresa Mts, Aravaipa District, Graham Co., Arizona, USA
    © Brent Thorne
  		•  Sphalerite
    (Zn,Fe
    2+
     
    		)S
    Description: A little is present.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 100; Ross, C.P. (1925a), Geology and ore deposits of the Aravaipa and Stanley mining districts, Graham Co., AZ, USGS Bull. 763; Galbraith, F.W. (1947), Minerals of AZ, AZ Bur. Mines Bull. 153: 15; Wilson, E.D., et al (1950), Arizona zinc and lead deposits, part I, AZ Bur. Mines Bull. 156: 62.]
  		•  Tetrahedrite
    (Cu,Fe,Ag,Zn)
     
    12
    		Sb
     
    4
    		S
     
    13
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 392; Galbraith, F.W. (1947), Minerals of AZ, AZ Bur. Mines Bull. 153: 27.]
  		•  Wulfenite
    Pb[MoO
     
    4
    		]
    Reference: [Besse, William W. (1981) Mineral Paragenesis of the Grand Reef mine, Aravaipa mining district Graham County, Arizona. M.S. thesis, Department of Geology, California State University, Los Angeles.]
    Site Photo
    Dog Water Mine (Dogwater Mine; Silver Cable Mine; Silver Cable claim; Dogwater and Silver Cable Mine; Patented claims MS 1760), Laurel Canyon, Grand Reef Mountain, Klondyke, Santa Teresa Mts, Aravaipa District, Graham Co., Arizona, USA
    © 2009 Peter Cristofono


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        • Aravaipa District
          • Santa Teresa Mts
            • Klondyke
              • Grand Reef Mountain
                • Laurel Canyon

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