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Sonora, Mexico


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Mineral List:
  • Acanthite
    Ag
     
    2
    S
    Habit: Blocky cubes to 4cm Elongated skeletal prisms
    Colour: Black
    Reference: [Panczner(1987):83-359.; Mineral Record (208) 39:6 pp41-50]
    Site Photo
    Arizpe, Mun. de Arizpe, Sonora, Mexico
    © C.Boutry
  • Actinolite
    ☐Ca
     
    2
    (Mg,Fe
    2+
     
    )
     
    5
    (Si
     
    8
    O
     
    22
    )(OH)
     
    2
    Reference: [Singer, D.A., Berger, V.I., and Moring, B.C. (2008): US Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1155.]
  • 'Adularia'
    KAlSi
     
    3
    O
     
    8
    Reference: [Singer, D.A., Berger, V.I., and Moring, B.C. (2008): US Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1155.]
  • Aikinite
    PbCuBiS
     
    3
    Reference: [Singer, D.A., Berger, V.I., and Moring, B.C. (2008): US Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1155.]
  • Akaganeite
    β-Fe
    3+
     
    O(OH,Cl)
    Reference: [Panczner(1987):87 - 295.]
  • Aktashite
    Cu
     
    6
    Hg
     
    3
    As
     
    4
    S
     
    12
    Reference: [Lapis 2001(1), 11-40]
    Site Photo
    Moctezuma, Mun. de Moctezuma, Sonora, Mexico
    © Thomas Witzke
  • Alamosite (TL)
    Pb
     
    12
    [Si
     
    12
    O
     
    36
    ]
    Type Locality: Alamos, Mun. de Alamos, Sonora, Mexico
    Reference: [Amer.J.Sci., ser. 4 (1909) 27, 399; Clark, 1993 - "Hey's Mineral Index, 3rd Edition"]
  • Altaite
    PbTe
    Reference: [Amer.Min.(1965) 50, 1158-1163]
  • Alunite
    KAl
     
    3
    [(OH)
     
    3
    |SO
     
    4
    ]
     
    2
    Reference: [Dana 7:I:381.]
  • 'Amphibole Group'
    Reference: [Werner, A.B.T., Sinclair, W.D., and Amey, E.B. (1998): US Geological Survey Circular 930-O.]
  • Andradite
    Ca
     
    3
    Fe
    3+
    2
    [SiO
     
    4
    ]
     
    3
    Reference: [Werner, A.B.T., Sinclair, W.D., and Amey, E.B. (1998): US Geological Survey Circular 930-O.]
    Site Photo
    Tepueste Ranch, Alamos, Mun. de Alamos, Sonora, Mexico
    © 2003 John H. Betts
  • Anglesite
    PbSO
     
    4
    Reference: [MinRec 1:40]
    Site Photo
    San Felipe Canyon, Aconchi, Mun. de Aconchi, Sonora, Mexico
    © 2001 John H. Betts
  • Anhydrite
    CaSO
     
    4
    Reference: [Econ Geol (1985) 80:1566-1592]
  • Anthonyite
    Cu(OH,Cl)
     
    2
    · 3H
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [J. W. Anthony et al.: Handbook of Mineralogy, Vol. 3 (1997), 18]
    Site Photo
    Villa Hermosa, Sonora, Mexico
    © Van King
  • Antlerite
    Cu
     
    3
    [(OH)
     
    4
    |SO
     
    4
    ]
    Reference: [Singer, D.A., Berger, V.I., and Moring, B.C. (2008): US Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1155.]
  • 'Apatite'
    Reference: [Econ Geol (1985) 80:1566-1592]
  • Apatite-(CaF)
    Ca
     
    5
    [F|(PO
     
    4
    )
     
    3
    ]
    Reference: [Panczner(1987):184-390.]
  • Aragonite
    CaCO
     
    3
    Reference: [Lapis 2001(1), 11-40]
  • Arseniosiderite
    Ca
     
    2
    Fe
    3+
    3
    [O
     
    2
    |(AsO
     
    4
    )
     
    3
    ] · 3H
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [Mikhail Murashko data]
    Site Photo
    Sonora Copper Mine, Benjamin Hill, Mun. de Benjamin Hill, Sonora, Mexico
    © 2008 Jesse Crawford
  • Arsenopyrite
    FeAsS - (Fe
     
    0.90
    Co
     
    0.10
    )AsS
    Reference: [Panczner (1987): 166-364.]
  • Asbolane
    (Ni,Co)
     
    2-x
    Mn
    4+
     
    (O,OH)
     
    4
    · nH
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [Panczner(1987):100.]
  • 'Aurobismuthinite'
    Reference: []
  • Azurite
    Cu
     
    3
    [OH|CO
     
    3
    ]
     
    2
    Reference: [Lapis 2001(1), 11-40]
    Site Photo
    Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Mun. de Cananea, Sonora, Mexico
    © Rob Lavinsky
  • Balkanite
    Cu
     
    9
    Ag
     
    5
    HgS
     
    8
    Reference: [Handbook of Mineralogy]
  • Bambollaite (TL)
    Cu(Se,Te)
     
    2
    Type Locality: Moctezuma Mine (Bambolla Mine), Moctezuma, Mun. de Moctezuma, Sonora, Mexico
    Reference: [Can.Min.(1972) 11, 738-742; Panczner(1987):108-336.]
    Site Photo
    Moctezuma Mine (Bambolla Mine), Moctezuma, Mun. de Moctezuma, Sonora, Mexico
    © 2007, JGW
  • Baryte
    BaSO
     
    4
    Reference: [Lapis 2001(1), 11-40]
    Site Photo
    Moctezuma Mine (Bambolla Mine), Moctezuma, Mun. de Moctezuma, Sonora, Mexico
    © T. Brunsperger
  • Beaverite
    Pb(Fe
    3+
     
    ,Cu,Al)
     
    3
    [(OH)
     
    3
    |SO
     
    4
    ]
     
    2
    Reference: [Mineralogical Magazine 1972 38 : 541-544.]
  • Benleonardite (TL)
    Ag
     
    8
    (Sb,As)Te
     
    2
    S
     
    3
    Type Locality: Bambollita Mine (Oriental Mine), Moctezuma, Mun. de Moctezuma, Sonora, Mexico
    Reference: [Min.Mag.(1986) 50, 681-686]
    Site Photo
    Moctezuma Mine (Bambolla Mine), Moctezuma, Mun. de Moctezuma, Sonora, Mexico
    © 2005 M. Kampf
  • Beudantite
    PbFe
     
    3
    [(OH)
     
    6
    |SO
     
    4
    |AsO
     
    4
    ]
    Reference: [Panczner(1987):87 - 295.]
  • Biotite
    Reference: [Singer, D.A., Berger, V.I., and Moring, B.C. (2008): US Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1155.]
  • Birnessite
    (Na,Ca)
     
    0.5
    (Mn
    4+
     
    ,Mn
    3+
     
    )
     
    2
    O
     
    4
    · 1.5H
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [Lapis 2001(1), 11-40]
  • Bismuthinite
    Bi
     
    2
    S
     
    3
    Reference: [Lapis 2001(1), 11-40]
  • Bismutite
    (BiO)
     
    2
    CO
     
    3
    Reference: [Lapis 2001(1), 11-40]
  • Blakeite
    Fe
    3+
    2
    [TeO
     
    3
    ]
     
    3
    (?)
    Reference: [Lapis 2001(1), 11-40]
  • Bogdanovite
    (Au,Te,Pb)
     
    3
    (Cu,Fe)
    Reference: [Extra Lapis English No. 5 Gold]
  • Bohdanowiczite
    AgBiSe
     
    2
    Reference: [Lapis 2001(1), 11-40]
  • Boleite
    KPb
     
    26
    Ag
     
    9
    Cu
     
    24
    (OH)
     
    48
    Cl
     
    62
    Reference: [Panczner(1987):83-359.]
  • Bornite
    Cu
     
    5
    FeS
     
    4
    Reference: [Dana 7:I:381.]
  • Boulangerite
    Pb
     
    5
    Sb
     
    4
    S
     
    11
    Reference: [Panczner(1987):120.]
  • Bournonite
    PbCuSbS
     
    3
    Reference: [Panczner(1987):121.]
  • Brochantite
    Cu
     
    4
    [(OH)
     
    6
    |SO
     
    4
    ]
    Reference: [Lapis 2001(1), 11-40]
    Site Photo
    Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Mun. de Cananea, Sonora, Mexico
    © Donald Doell
  • Bromargyrite
    AgBr
    Reference: [Panczner(1987):124.]
  • Burckhardtite (TL)
    Pb
     
    2
    (Fe,Mn)AlTeO
     
    2
    Si
     
    3
    O
     
    10
    (OH)
     
    2
    ·H
     
    2
    O
    Type Locality: Moctezuma Mine (Bambolla Mine), Moctezuma, Mun. de Moctezuma, Sonora, Mexico
    Reference: [AM 64 (1979), 355; HB2/1 (1995)]
    Site Photo
    Moctezuma Mine (Bambolla Mine), Moctezuma, Mun. de Moctezuma, Sonora, Mexico
    © Peter Haas
  • Byströmite (TL)
    MgSb
     
    2
    O
     
    6
    Type Locality: Fortuna Mine, El Antimoneo, Mun. de Caborca, Sonora, Mexico
    Reference: [American Mineralogist, (1952) 37, 53-57; Panczner (1987):126.]
    Site Photo
    Fortuna Mine, El Antimoneo, Mun. de Caborca, Sonora, Mexico
    © 2009, JGW
  • Calcite
    CaCO
     
    3
    Reference: [Panczner(1987):83-359.]
  • Caledonite
    Cu
     
    2
    Pb
     
    5
    [(OH)
     
    6
    |CO
     
    3
    |(SO
     
    4
    )
     
    3
    ]
    Reference: [Lapis 2001(1), 11-40]
  • Calomel
    Hg
     
    2
    Cl
     
    2
    Reference: [Lapis 2001(1), 11-40]
  • Carlfriesite (TL)
    CaTe
     
    3
    O
     
    8
    Type Locality: Bambollita Mine (Oriental Mine), Moctezuma, Mun. de Moctezuma, Sonora, Mexico
    Reference: [Min.Mag.(1975) 40, 127-130; Lapis 2001(1), 11-40]
    Site Photo
    Moctezuma Mine (Bambolla Mine), Moctezuma, Mun. de Moctezuma, Sonora, Mexico
    © Christian Rewitzer
  • Carminite
    PbFe
    3+
    2
    [OH|AsO
     
    4
    ]
     
    2
    Reference: [T. Kennedy collection]
    Site Photo
    Benjamin Hill, Mun. de Benjamin Hill, Sonora, Mexico
    © T. Kennedy 2002
  • Cassiterite
    SnO
     
    2
    Reference: [Lapis 2001(1), 11-40]
  • Celadonite
    K(Mg,Fe
    2+
     
    )(Fe
    3+
     
    ,Al)[(OH)
     
    2
    |Si
     
    4
    O
     
    10
    ]
    Reference: [Lapis 2001(1), 11-40]
  • Cerussite
    PbCO
     
    3
    Reference: [Lapis 2001(1), 11-40]
    Site Photo
    Bambollita Mine (Oriental Mine), Moctezuma, Mun. de Moctezuma, Sonora, Mexico
    © Brent Thorne 2007
  • Cervantite
    Sb
    3+
     
    Sb
    5+
     
    O
     
    4
    Reference: [Panczner(1987):87 - 295.]
  • Cervelleite (TL)
    Ag
     
    4
    TeS
    Type Locality: Bambollita Mine (Oriental Mine), Moctezuma, Mun. de Moctezuma, Sonora, Mexico
    Reference: [Eur.J.Min.(1989) 1, 371-380]
    Site Photo
    Bambollita Mine (Oriental Mine), Moctezuma, Mun. de Moctezuma, Sonora, Mexico
    © 2005 M. Kampf
  • Cesbronite (TL)
    Cu
     
    5
    [(OH)
     
    3
    |TeO
     
    3
    ]
     
    2
    · 2H
     
    2
    O
    Type Locality: Bambollita Mine (Oriental Mine), Moctezuma, Mun. de Moctezuma, Sonora, Mexico
    Reference: [Min.Mag.(1974) 39, 744-746; Panczner(1987).]
    Site Photo
    Bambollita Mine (Oriental Mine), Moctezuma, Mun. de Moctezuma, Sonora, Mexico
    © Brent Thorne
  • Chalcanthite
    CuSO
     
    4
    ·5H
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [Panczner(1987):146.]
    Site Photo
    La Caridad Mine, La Caridad, Mun. de Nacozari de García, Sonora, Mexico
    © Martins da Pedra
  • 'Chalcedony
    var: Fire Agate'
    Reference: []
  • Chalcocite
    Cu
     
    2
    S
    Reference: [Panczner(1987):149.]
  • Chalcomenite
    Cu[SeO
     
    3
    ] · 2H
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [Panczner(1987):108-401.]
  • Chalcopyrite
    CuFeS
     
    2
    Reference: [Panczner(1987):83-359.]
    Site Photo
    Chispas Mine (Pedrazzini mine), Arizpe, Mun. de Arizpe, Sonora, Mexico
    © Rob Lavinsky
  • Chalcostibite
    CuSbS
     
    2
    Reference: [Panczner(1987):155.]
  • Chenevixite
    Cu
     
    2
    Fe
    3+
    2
    [(OH)
     
    2
    |AsO
     
    4
    ]
     
    2
    Reference: [No reference listed]
    Site Photo
    Agua Prieta, Sonora, Mexico
    © Ł Kruszewski 2007
  • Chlorargyrite
    AgCl
    Reference: [Panczner(1987):83-359.]
    Site Photo
    San Felix Mine, Heróica Caborca, Mun. de Caborca, Sonora, Mexico
    © Brent Thorne 2008
  • Chlorargyrite
    var: Bromian Chlorargyrite
    Ag(Cl,Br)
    Reference: [Panczner (1987): 158.]
  • 'Chlorite Group'
    Reference: [Singer, D.A., Berger, V.I., and Moring, B.C. (2008): US Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1155.]
  • Choloalite (TL)
    PbCu[TeO
     
    3
    ]
     
    2
    · H
     
    2
    O
    Type Locality: Bambollita Mine (Oriental Mine), Moctezuma, Mun. de Moctezuma, Sonora, Mexico
    Reference: [Min.Mag.(1981) 44, 55-57; Panczner(1987).]
    Site Photo
    Moctezuma Mine (Bambolla Mine), Moctezuma, Mun. de Moctezuma, Sonora, Mexico
    © Brent Thorne 2007
  • Chrysocolla
    (Cu,Al)
     
    2
    H
     
    2
    Si
     
    2
    O
     
    5
    (OH)
     
    4
    ·nH
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [Singer, D.A., Berger, V.I., and Moring, B.C. (2008): US Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1155.]
  • Cinnabar
    HgS
    Reference: [Amer.Min.(1965) 50, 1158-1163]
  • Clausthalite
    PbSe
    Reference: [Lapis 2001(1), 11-40]
  • Cliffordite (TL)
    UTe
     
    3
    O
     
    9
    Type Locality: San Miguel Mine, Moctezuma, Mun. de Moctezuma, Sonora, Mexico
    Reference: [Amer.Min.(1969) 54, 697-701]
    Site Photo
    San Miguel prospect, Moctezuma, Mun. de Moctezuma, Sonora, Mexico
    © Brent Thorne
  • Clinozoisite
    {Ca
     
    2
    }{Al
     
    3
    }[O|OH|SiO
     
    4
    |Si
     
    2
    O
     
    7
    ]
    Habit: radial to fan-like aggregates of prismatic crystals, often frozen in Quartz
    Colour: Bright pink to red
    Description: Much of this material was collected in the 1960's to 1970's. The bright pink radial sprays make for visually impressive specimens, and examples are not uncommonly still available from time-to-time in the minerals dealer market. (ROM 4/25/2005)
    Reference: [Panczner, William D. "Minerals of Mexico." New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold 1987. pg 165---(RO Meyer collection, specimen number E024-002)]
    Site Photo
    Sonora, Mexico
    © Greg Murray
  • Cobaltite
    CoAsS
    Reference: [Panczner (1987): 166-364.]
  • Coloradoite
    HgTe
    Reference: [No reference listed]
    Site Photo
    Bambollita Mine (Oriental Mine), Moctezuma, Mun. de Moctezuma, Sonora, Mexico
    © Brent Thorne 2009
  • Copper
    Cu
    Reference: []
  • Corkite
    PbFe
     
    3
    [(OH)
     
    6
    |SO
     
    4
    |PO
     
    4
    ]
    Reference: [Panczner(1987):113, 136 & 361.]
    Site Photo
    San Felix Mine, El Antimoneo, Mun. de Caborca, Sonora, Mexico
    © Martins da Pedra
  • Cornwallite
    Cu
     
    5
    [(OH)
     
    2
    |AsO
     
    4
    ]
     
    2
    Reference: [Mineralogical Magazine 1972 38 : 541-544.]
  • Coronadite
    Pb(Mn
    4+
     
    ,Mn
    3+
     
    )
     
    8
    O
     
    16
    Reference: [Lapis 2001(1), 11-40]
  • Cosalite
    Pb
     
    2
    Bi
     
    2
    S
     
    5
    Reference: [Sid Williams]
  • Covellite
    CuS
    Reference: [Panczner(1987).]
  • Creaseyite
    Cu
     
    2
    Pb
     
    2
    (Fe,Al)
     
    2
    Si
     
    5
    O
     
    17
    ·6H
     
    2
    O
    Reference: []
    Site Photo
    Navojoa, Mun. de Navojoa, Sonora, Mexico
    © Brent Thorne
  • Cuprite
    Cu
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [Panczner(1987):175.]
  • Cuprotungstite
    Cu
     
    2
    [(OH)
     
    2
    |WO
     
    4
    ]
    Reference: [Panczner(1987):336.]
  • Cuzticite (TL)
    Fe
    3+
    2
    [TeO
     
    6
    ] · 3H
     
    2
    O
    Type Locality: Moctezuma Mine (Bambolla Mine), Moctezuma, Mun. de Moctezuma, Sonora, Mexico
    Reference: [Min.Mag.(1982) 46, 257-259; Panczner(1987):108-336.]
    Site Photo
    Moctezuma Mine (Bambolla Mine), Moctezuma, Mun. de Moctezuma, Sonora, Mexico
    © Brent Thorne
  • Delafossite
    CuFeO
     
    2
    Reference: [Dana 7:I:674.]
  • Denningite (TL)
    (Mn
    2+
     
    ,Ca,Zn)[Te
    4+
    2
    O
     
    5
    ]
    Type Locality: Moctezuma Mine (Bambolla Mine), Moctezuma, Mun. de Moctezuma, Sonora, Mexico
    Reference: [Can.Min.(1962) 7, 340-341]
    Site Photo
    Moctezuma Mine (Bambolla Mine), Moctezuma, Mun. de Moctezuma, Sonora, Mexico
    © Thomas Witzke
  • Descloizite
    Pb(Zn,Cu)[OH|VO
     
    4
    ]
    Reference: [www.exceptionalminerals.com]
  • Devilline
    CaCu
     
    4
    (SO
     
    4
    )
     
    2
    (OH)
     
    6
    ·3H
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [Lapis 2001(1), 11-40]
  • Dickite
    Al
     
    2
    Si
     
    2
    O
     
    5
    (OH)
     
    4
    Reference: [Lapis 2001(1), 11-40]
  • Digenite
    Cu
     
    9
    S
     
    5
    Reference: [Panczner(1987).]
  • Diopside
    CaMg[Si
     
    2
    O
     
    6
    ]
    Reference: [Singer, D.A., Berger, V.I., and Moring, B.C. (2008): US Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1155.]
  • Dioptase
    Cu
     
    6
    (Si
     
    6
    O
     
    18
    )·6H
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [Panczner (1987): 181 & 262.]
  • Dolomite
    CaMg(CO
     
    3
    )
     
    2
    Reference: [A. J. Criddle, J. E. Chisholm & C. J. Stanley (1989): Cervelleite, Ag4TeS, a new mineral from the Bambolla mine, Mexico, and a description of a photo-chemical reaction involving cervelleite, acanthite and hessite. European Journal of Mineralogy, 1, 371-380. ]
  • Dravite
    [Na][Mg
     
    3
    ][Al
     
    6
    ][(OH)
     
    3
    |OH|(BO
     
    3
    )
     
    3
    |Si
     
    6
    O
     
    18
    ]
    Reference: [Panczner(1987):184-390.]
    Site Photo
    Cerro de Chavito, Santa Cruz, Mun. de Santa Cruz, Sonora, Mexico
    © Charles Creekmur
  • Dugganite
    Pb
     
    3
    Zn
     
    3
    (Te
    6+
     
    O
     
    6
    )(AsO
     
    4
    )
     
    2
    Reference: [Lapis 2001(1), 11-40]
    Site Photo
    Bambollita Mine (Oriental Mine), Moctezuma, Mun. de Moctezuma, Sonora, Mexico
    © Brent Thorne
  • Emmonsite
    Fe
    3+
    2
    [TeO
     
    3
    ]
     
    3
    · 2H
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [Lapis 2001(1), 11-40]
    Site Photo
    Moctezuma Mine (Bambolla Mine), Moctezuma, Mun. de Moctezuma, Sonora, Mexico
    © Christian Rewitzer
  • Enargite
    Cu
     
    3
    AsS
     
    4
    Reference: [Dana 7:I:381.]
  • Epidote
    {Ca
     
    2
    }{Al
     
    2
    Fe
    3+
     
    }[O|OH|SiO
     
    4
    |Si
     
    2
    O
     
    7
    ]
    Reference: [Singer, D.A., Berger, V.I., and Moring, B.C. (2008): US Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1155.]
  • Erythrite
    Co
     
    3
    (AsO
     
    4
    )
     
    2
    ·8H
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [Panczner (1987): 166-364.]
    Site Photo
    Sara Alicia Mine, San Bernardo, Mun. de Alamos, Sonora, Mexico
    © 2001 D. Schläfli
  • Eztlite (TL)
    Pb
     
    2
    Fe
    3+
    6
    [(OH)
     
    10
    |(Te
    4+
     
    O
     
    3
    )
     
    3
    |Te
    6+
     
    O
     
    6
    ] · 8H
     
    2
    O
    Type Locality: Moctezuma Mine (Bambolla Mine), Moctezuma, Mun. de Moctezuma, Sonora, Mexico
    Reference: [Min Mag 46 (1982), 257; Panczner(1987):108-336.]
    Site Photo
    Moctezuma, Mun. de Moctezuma, Sonora, Mexico
    © Thomas Witzke
  • Famatinite
    Cu
     
    3
    SbS
     
    4
    Reference: [Lapis 2001(1), 11-40]
  • Ferrimolybdite
    Fe
     
    2
    [MoO
     
    4
    ]
     
    3
    · nH
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [Singer, D.A., Berger, V.I., and Moring, B.C. (2008): US Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1155.]
  • Fluorite
    CaF
     
    2
    Reference: [Panczner(1987):83-359.; Mineral Record (208) 39:6 pp41-50]
  • Fornacite
    Pb
     
    2
    Cu[OH|AsO
     
    4
    |CrO
     
    4
    ]
    Reference: [Lapis 2001(1), 11-40]
  • Freibergite
    (Ag
     
    4+2x
    Cu
     
    2-2x
    )[(Cu, Ag)
     
    4
    (Fe, Zn)
     
    2
    ]Sb
     
    4
    S
     
    12
    S
     
    1-x
    (0 < x < 1)
    Reference: [Lapis 2001(1), 11-40]
  • Galena
    PbS
    Reference: [Singer, D.A., Berger, V.I., and Moring, B.C. (2008): US Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1155.]
  • 'Garnet Group'
    X
     
    3
    Z
     
    2
    (TO
     
    4
    )
     
    3
    (X = Ca, Fe, etc·, Z = Al, Cr, etc·, T = Si, As, V)
    Reference: [Lapis 2001(1), 11-40]
  • Geffroyite
    (Cu,Fe,Ag)
     
    9
    (Se,S)
     
    8
    Reference: [Lapis 2001(1), 11-40]
  • Giraudite
    (Cu,Zn,Ag)
     
    12
    (As,Sb)
     
    4
    (Se,S)
     
    13
    Reference: [Lapis 2001(1), 11-40]
  • Glaucodot
    (Co
     
    0.50
    Fe
     
    0.50
    )AsS
    Reference: [Panczner (1987): 166-364.]
  • Goethite
    α-Fe
    3+
     
    O(OH)
    Reference: [Singer, D.A., Berger, V.I., and Moring, B.C. (2008): US Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1155.]
    Site Photo
    San Antonio, Mun. de Alamos, Sonora, Mexico
    © 2003 John H. Betts
  • Gold
    Au
    Reference: [No reference listed]
    Site Photo
    Alamos, Mun. de Alamos, Sonora, Mexico
    © fabreminerals.com
  • Gold
    var: Electrum
    (Au, Ag)
    Reference: [Lapis 2001(1), 11-40]
  • Goldfieldite
    Cu
     
    12
    (Te,Sb,As)
     
    4
    S
     
    13
    Reference: [Lapis 2001(1), 11-40]
    Site Photo
    Bambollita Mine (Oriental Mine), Moctezuma, Mun. de Moctezuma, Sonora, Mexico
    © Brent Thorne
  • Graemite
    Cu[TeO
     
    3
    ] · H
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [Lapis 2001(1), 11-40]
    Site Photo
    Moctezuma, Mun. de Moctezuma, Sonora, Mexico
    © Thomas Witzke
  • Graphite
    C
    Reference: [Pancnzer(1987):216.]
  • Gruzdevite
    Cu
     
    6
    Hg
     
    3
    Sb
     
    4
    S
     
    12
    Reference: [Lapis 2001(1), 11-40]
  • Gypsum
    Ca[SO
     
    4
    ] · 2H
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [MinRec 1:40]
  • Gypsum
    var: Selenite
    Reference: [Lapis 2001(1), 11-40]
  • Hakite
    (Cu,Hg,Ag)
     
    12
    Sb
     
    4
    (Se,S)
     
    13
    Reference: [Panczner(1987):108-401.]
  • Harmotome
    (Ba
     
    0.5
    ,Ca
     
    0.5
    ,K,Na)
     
    5
    [Al
     
    5
    Si
     
    11
    O
     
    32
    ] ·12H
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [Panczner (1987): 166-364.]
  • Haycockite
    Cu
     
    4
    Fe
     
    5
    S
     
    8
    Reference: [Lapis 2001(1), 11-40]
  • Hematite
    Fe
     
    2
    O
     
    3
    Reference: [Singer, D.A., Berger, V.I., and Moring, B.C. (2008): US Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1155.]
    Site Photo
    Ures, Mun. de Ures, Sonora, Mexico
    © Rob Lavinsky
  • Hematite
    var: Specularite
    Reference: [Econ Geol (1985) 80:1467-1514]
  • Henryite
    Ag
     
    3
    Cu
     
    4
    Te
     
    4
    Reference: [Lapis 2001(1), 11-40]
    Site Photo
    Bambollita Mine (Oriental Mine), Moctezuma, Mun. de Moctezuma, Sonora, Mexico
    © Brent Thorne
  • Hessite
    Ag
     
    2
    Te
    Reference: [A. J. Criddle, J. E. Chisholm & C. J. Stanley (1989): Cervelleite, Ag4TeS, a new mineral from the Bambolla mine, Mexico, and a description of a photo-chemical reaction involving cervelleite, acanthite and hessite. European Journal of Mineralogy, 1, 371-380; Lapis 2001(1), 11-40]
  • Heterogenite
    CoO(OH)
    Reference: [Panczner (1987): 166-364.]
  • Heyrovskýite
    Pb
     
    10
    AgBi
     
    5
    S
     
    18
    Reference: [Sid Williams]
  • Illite
    K
     
    0.65
    A
     
    2.0
    [][Al
     
    0.65
    Si,
     
    3.35
    O
     
    10
    ](OH)
     
    2
    Reference: [Panczner(1987):108-401.]
  • Ilmenite
    Fe
    2+
     
    TiO
     
    3
    Reference: [Econ Geol (1985) 80:1566-1592]
  • Ilsemannite
    Mo
     
    3
    O
     
    8
    ·nH
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [Lapis 2001(1), 11-40]
  • Iodargyrite
    AgI
    Reference: [Lapis 2001(1), 11-40]
  • Iriginite
    UO
     
    2
    Mo
     
    2
    O
     
    7
    ·3H
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [Analysis by and from the collection of Sid Williams.]
    Site Photo
    Picacho, Bacoachi, Mun. de Bacoachi, Sonora, Mexico
    © Brent Thorne 2008
  • Jamesonite
    Pb
     
    4
    FeSb
     
    6
    S
     
    14
    Reference: [Panczner(1987):243.]
  • Jarosite
    KFe
    3+
     
     
    3
    [(OH)
     
    3
    |SO
     
    4
    ]
     
    2
    Reference: [Lapis 2001(1), 11-40]
  • Jensenite
    Cu
     
    3
    [TeO
     
    6
    ] · 2H
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [RRUFF database XRD confirmed]
  • Jordisite
    MoS
     
    2
    Reference: [Lapis 2001(1), 11-40]
  • Kaolinite
    Al
     
    2
    Si
     
    2
    O
     
    5
    (OH)
     
    4
    Reference: [Singer, D.A., Berger, V.I., and Moring, B.C. (2008): US Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1155.]
  • 'K Feldspar'
    Reference: [Econ Geol (1985) 80:1566-1592]
  • Khinite
    Pb
    2+
     
    Cu
    2+
    3
    (TeO
     
    6
    )(OH)
     
    2
    Reference: [Lapis 2001(1), 11-40]
  • Kinichilite
    (Fe,Mg,Zn)
     
    2
    (TeO
     
    3
    )
     
    3
    (Na
     
    x
    H
     
    2-x
    )·3H
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [M. Kampf collection]
    Site Photo
    Moctezuma Mine (Bambolla Mine), Moctezuma, Mun. de Moctezuma, Sonora, Mexico
    © 2005 M. Kampf
  • Klockmannite
    CuSe
    Reference: [Panczner(1987):108-401.]
  • Kostovite
    CuAuTe
     
    4
    Reference: [Lapis 2001(1), 11-40]
  • Krennerite
    (Au,Ag)Te
     
    2
    Reference: [Lapis 2001(1), 11-40]
  • Kuranakhite
    PbMn
    4+
     
    Te
    6+
     
    O
     
    6
    Reference: [Panczner(1987):108-336.]
    Site Photo
    Moctezuma Mine (Bambolla Mine), Moctezuma, Mun. de Moctezuma, Sonora, Mexico
    © 2004 JBS
  • Leadamalgam
    HgPb
     
    2
    Reference: [Lapis 2001(1), 11-40]
    Site Photo
    Bambollita Mine (Oriental Mine), Moctezuma, Mun. de Moctezuma, Sonora, Mexico
    © 2007, JGW
  • Libethenite
    Cu
     
    2
    [OH|PO
     
    4
    ]
    Reference: [Lapis 2001(1), 11-40]
  • Limonite
    FeO(OH)·nH
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [Singer, D.A., Berger, V.I., and Moring, B.C. (2008): US Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1155.]
  • Linarite
    PbCu[(OH)
     
    2
    |SO
     
    4
    ]
    Reference: [Lapis 2001(1), 11-40]
  • Litharge
    PbO
    Reference: [Panczner(1987):253.]
  • Löllingite
    FeAs
     
    2
    Reference: [Panczner (1987): 166-364.]
  • Luanheite
    Ag
     
    3
    Hg
    Reference: [Lapis 2001(1), 11-40]
  • Luzonite
    Cu
     
    3
    AsS
     
    4
    Reference: [Gramaccioli, C. M., 1985. Conoscere i minerali. I solfosali. Istituto Geografico De Agostini, Novara, 96 pp]
  • Mackayite
    Fe
    3+
     
    [OH|Te
    4+
    2
    O
     
    5
    ]
    Reference: [Handbook of Mineralogy - Anthony, Bideaux, Bladh, Nichols]
    Site Photo
    San Miguel prospect, Moctezuma, Mun. de Moctezuma, Sonora, Mexico
    © Brent Thorne
  • Magnetite
    Fe
    2+
     
    Fe
    3+
    2
    O
     
    4
    Reference: [Valencia, V. A. et al. (2008): Econ. Geol. 103, 473-491.]
    Site Photo
    Demantoid Hill, Sonora, Mexico
    © 2002 John H. Betts
  • Malachite
    Cu
     
    2
    [(OH)
     
    2
    |CO
     
    3
    ]
    Reference: [Singer, D.A., Berger, V.I., and Moring, B.C. (2008): US Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1155.]
    Site Photo
    Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Mun. de Cananea, Sonora, Mexico
    © Danny Jones
  • Manganite
    Mn
    3+
     
    O(OH)
    Reference: [Panczner (1987): 263.]
  • Mansfieldite
    var: Cobaltian Mansfieldite
    Reference: [Panczner (1987): 166-364.]
  • Marcasite
    FeS
     
    2
    Reference: [Panczner(1987):265.]
  • Massicot
    PbO
    Reference: [Panczner(1987):267.]
  • Mendozavilite (TL)
    Na(Ca,Mg)
     
    2
    [Fe
     
    6
    (PO
     
    4
    )
     
    2
    (PMo
     
    11
    O
     
    39
    )(OH,Cl)
     
    10
    ]·33H
     
    2
    O
    Type Locality: San Judas Mine, Cumobabi, La Verde District, Mun. de Moctezuma, Sonora, Mexico
    Reference: [Bol. de Mineral.(1986) 2, 13-19; Panczner (1987): 136, 269, 292.]
    Site Photo
    Cumobabi, La Verde District, Mun. de Moctezuma, Sonora, Mexico
    © C.Boutry
  • Metatorbernite
    Cu(UO
     
    2
    )
     
    2
    [PO
     
    4
    ]
     
    2
    · 8H
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [Panczner (1987): 272.]
    Site Photo
    Triunfo Mine, San Antonio de la Huerta, Mun. de Soyopa, Sonora, Mexico
    © Leon Hupperichs
  • Miargyrite
    AgSbS
     
    2
    Reference: [Panczner(1987):273.]
  • Microcline
    K[AlSi
     
    3
    O
     
    8
    ]
    Reference: [Panczner(1987):184-390.]
  • Miersite
    (Ag,Cu)I
    Reference: [Lapis 2001(1), 11-40]
  • Mimetite
    Pb
     
    5
    [Cl|(AsO
     
    4
    )
     
    3
    ]
    Reference: [Lapis 2001(1), 11-40]
    Site Photo
    San Francisco Mine (Cerro Prieto Mine), Cerro Prieto, Cucurpe, Mun. de Cucurpe, Sonora, Mexico
    © 2002 John H. Betts
  • Minium
    Pb
     
    3
    O
     
    4
    Reference: [Michael W. Kieron collection]
  • Moctezumite (TL)
    PbUO
     
    2
    (TeO
     
    3
    )
     
    2
    Type Locality: Moctezuma Mine (Bambolla Mine), Moctezuma, Mun. de Moctezuma, Sonora, Mexico
    Reference: [Amer.Min.(1965) 50, 1158-1163]
    Site Photo
    Moctezuma Mine (Bambolla Mine), Moctezuma, Mun. de Moctezuma, Sonora, Mexico
    © Christian Rewitzer
  • Moluranite
    H
     
    4
    U
    4+
     
    (UO
     
    2
    )
     
    3
    (MoO
     
    4
    )
     
    7
    ·18H
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [Analysis by and from the collection of Sid Williams]
    Site Photo
    Picacho, Bacoachi, Mun. de Bacoachi, Sonora, Mexico
    © Brent Thorne 2008
  • Molybdenite
    MoS
     
    2
    Reference: [Valencia, V. A. et al. (2008): Econ. Geol. 103, 473-491.]
    Site Photo
    Sonora, Mexico
    © Rob Lavinsky
  • Molybdite
    MoO
     
    3
    Reference: [Panczner(1987):278.]
  • Molybdomenite
    PbSeO
     
    3
    Reference: [M. Kampf collection]
    Site Photo
    Moctezuma Mine (Bambolla Mine), Moctezuma, Mun. de Moctezuma, Sonora, Mexico
    © 2005 M. Kampf
  • Montbrayite
    (Au,Sb)
     
    2
    Te
     
    3
    Reference: [Lapis 2001(1), 11-40]
  • Mottramite
    Pb(Cu,Zn)[OH|VO
     
    4
    ]
    Reference: [Lapis 2001(1), 11-40]
  • Mottramite
    var: Duhamelite
    (Pb,Bi,Ca)Cu[(OH,O)|VO
     
    4
    ]
    Reference: []
    Site Photo
    Navojoa, Mun. de Navojoa, Sonora, Mexico
    © 2005 M. Kampf
  • Mroseite (TL)
    CaTeO
     
    2
    CO
     
    3
    Type Locality: Moctezuma Mine (Bambolla Mine), Moctezuma, Mun. de Moctezuma, Sonora, Mexico
    Reference: [Geol.Soc.Amer.Abstr.Progr.(1975) 7, no. 6, 814-815]
    Site Photo
    Moctezuma Mine (Bambolla Mine), Moctezuma, Mun. de Moctezuma, Sonora, Mexico
    © Brent Thorne 2008
  • Muscovite
    KAl
     
    2
    [(OH)
     
    2
    |AlSi
     
    3
    O
     
    10
    ]
    Reference: [Panzner (1987): 280.]
  • Namibite
    Cu(BiO)
     
    2
    (VO
     
    4
    )(OH)
    Reference: [Brent Thorne collection.]
    Site Photo
    Navojoa, Mun. de Navojoa, Sonora, Mexico
    © Brent Thorne 2008
  • Nasledovite
    PbMn
     
    3
    Al
     
    4
    (CO
     
    3
    )
     
    4
    SO
     
    4
    O
     
    5
    ·5H
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [Lapis 2001(1), 11-40]
  • Neotocite
    (Mn,Fe,Mg)SiO
     
    3
    ·H
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [Singer, D.A., Berger, V.I., and Moring, B.C. (2008): US Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1155.]
  • Nuffieldite
    Pb
     
    2
    Cu(Pb,Bi)Bi
     
    2
    S
     
    7
    Reference: [Lapis 2001(1), 11-40]
  • Olivenite
    Cu
     
    2
    [OH|AsO
     
    4
    ]
    Reference: [Panczner(1987):87 - 295.]
  • Ourayite
    Ag
     
    3
    Pb
     
    4
    Bi
     
    5
    S
     
    13
    Reference: [Sid Williams]
    Site Photo
    Deo Gratias Mine, La Cienega, Mun. de Pitiquito, Sonora, Mexico
    © Van King
  • Paradocrasite
    Sb
     
    3
    As
    Reference: []
    Site Photo
    Moctezuma, Mun. de Moctezuma, Sonora, Mexico
    © Thomas Witzke
  • Paramendozavilite (TL)
    NaAl
     
    4
    [Fe
     
    7
    (PO
     
    4
    )
     
    5
    (PMo
     
    12
    O
     
    40
    )(OH)
     
    16
    ]·56H
     
    2
    O
    Type Locality: Cumobabi, La Verde District, Mun. de Moctezuma, Sonora, Mexico
    Reference: [Bol. de Mineral.(1986) 2, 13-19]
    Site Photo
    Cumobabi, La Verde District, Mun. de Moctezuma, Sonora, Mexico
    © Christian Rewitzer
  • Paraschachnerite
    Ag
     
    3
    Hg
     
    2
    Reference: [Lapis 2001(1), 11-40]
    Site Photo
    Bambollita Mine (Oriental Mine), Moctezuma, Mun. de Moctezuma, Sonora, Mexico
    © 2005 M. Kampf
  • Paratellurite (TL)
    TeO
     
    2
    Type Locality: Moctezuma Mine (Bambolla Mine), Moctezuma, Mun. de Moctezuma, Sonora, Mexico
    Reference: [Amer.Min.(1960) 45, 1272-1274]
    Site Photo
    Moctezuma Mine (Bambolla Mine), Moctezuma, Mun. de Moctezuma, Sonora, Mexico
    © Thomas Witzke
  • Pearceite
    [(Ag,Cu)
     
    6
    (As,Sb)
     
    2
    S
     
    7
    ][Ag
     
    9
    CuS
     
    4
    ]
    Description: May all actually be polybasite. Ores are rich in antimony.
    Reference: [Panczner(1987):83-359.]
  • Percylite
    Reference: [Panczner(1987):83-359.]
  • Petrovicite
    Cu
     
    3
    HgPbBiSe
     
    5
    Reference: [Lapis 2001(1), 11-40]
  • Petzite
    Ag
     
    3
    AuTe
     
    2
    Reference: [Lapis 2001(1), 11-40]
  • Pharmacosiderite
    KFe
    3+
    4
    [(OH)
     
    4
    |(AsO
     
    4
    )
     
    3
    ] · 6-7H
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [Panczner(1987):87 - 295.]
  • Phlogopite
    KMg
     
    3
    [(OH,F)
     
    2
    |AlSi
     
    3
    O
     
    10
    ]
    Reference: [Econ Geol (1985) 80:1467-1514]
  • Plancheite
    Cu
     
    8
    [(OH)
     
    4
    |Si
     
    8
    O
     
    22
    ] · H
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [Moore, T. and M. Origlieri (2008) Famous Mineral Localities: The Milpillas Mine, Cananea District, Sonora, Mexico. Mineralogical Record 39:6 pp 25-34]
    Site Photo
    Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Mun. de Cananea, Sonora, Mexico
     
  • Plumbojarosite
    PbFe
    3+
    6
    [(OH)
     
    3
    |SO
     
    4
    ]
     
    4
    Reference: [Lapis 2001(1), 11-40]
  • Plumbotellurite
    PbTeO
     
    3
    Reference: [Lapis 2001(1), 11-40]
  • Polybasite
    [(Ag,Cu)
     
    6
    (Sb,As)
     
    2
    S
     
    7
    ][Ag
     
    9
    CuS
     
    4
    ]
    Habit: Short pseudohexagonal prisms and tablets to 12 cm
    Colour: Black
    Reference: [Dana 7:I:360; Panczner(1987):83-359.; Mineral Record (208) 39:6 pp41-50]
    Site Photo
    Arizpe, Mun. de Arizpe, Sonora, Mexico
    © Rob Lavinsky
  • Polybasite-Tac
    Reference: [Amer.Min.(1963) 48, 565-572 ]
  • Poubaite
    PbBi
     
    2
    (Se,Te,S)
     
    4
    Reference: [Lapis 2001(1), 11-40]
  • Poughite (TL)
    Fe
    3+
    2
    [SO
     
    4
    |(TeO
     
    3
    )
     
    2
    ] · 3H
     
    2
    O
    Type Locality: Moctezuma Mine (Bambolla Mine), Moctezuma, Mun. de Moctezuma, Sonora, Mexico
    Reference: [Amer.Min.(1968) 53, 1075-1080; Panczner(1987):108-401.]
    Site Photo
    Moctezuma Mine (Bambolla Mine), Moctezuma, Mun. de Moctezuma, Sonora, Mexico
    © Christian Rewitzer
  • Powellite
    Ca[MoO
     
    4
    ]
    Reference: [Lapis 2001(1), 11-40]
  • Pseudomalachite
    Cu
     
    5
    [(OH)
     
    2
    |PO
     
    4
    ]
     
    2
    Reference: [Lapis 2001(1), 11-40]
  • Pyrargyrite
    Ag
     
    3
    SbS
     
    3
    Reference: [Panczner(1987):83-359.; Mineral Record (208) 39:6 pp41-50]
  • Pyrite
    FeS
     
    2
    Reference: [Panczner(1987):83-359.]
    Site Photo
    Sonora, Mexico
    © Dan & Diana Weinrich Minerals
  • Pyrite
    var: Cupriferous Pyrite
    Reference: []
  • Pyrolusite
    MnO
     
    2
    Reference: [Lapis 2001(1), 11-40]
  • Pyromorphite
    Pb
     
    5
    [Cl|(PO
     
    4
    )
     
    3
    ]
    Reference: [Panczner (1987): 94-397.]
    Site Photo
    Sonora, Mexico
    © Danny Jones
  • Quartz
    SiO
     
    2
    Reference: [Lapis 2001(1), 11-40]
    Site Photo
    Sonora, Mexico
    © Rob Lavinsky
  • Quartz
    var: Amethyst
    SiO
     
    2
    Reference: [Panczner (1987): 94-397.]
  • Quartz
    var: Rock Crystal
    Reference: [Panczner (1987): 94-397.]
  • Quartz
    var: Rutilated Quartz
    Reference: [Rocks & Min. 71(4):250]
  • Quartz
    var: Smoky Quartz
    SiO
     
    2
    Reference: [Panczner(1987):184-390.]
  • Quetzalcoatlite (TL)
    Zn
     
    6
    Cu
     
    3
    (TeO
     
    6
    )
     
    2
    (OH)
     
    6
    ·Ag
     
    x
    Pb
     
    y
    Cl
     
    x+2y
    Type Locality: Bambollita Mine (Oriental Mine), Moctezuma, Mun. de Moctezuma, Sonora, Mexico
    Reference: [Min.Mag.(1973) 39, 261-263; Panczner(1987):136-399.]
    Site Photo
    Bambollita Mine (Oriental Mine), Moctezuma, Mun. de Moctezuma, Sonora, Mexico
    © Christian Rewitzer
  • Rhodochrosite
    MnCO
     
    3
    Reference: [Panczner, W., 1987, Minerals of Mexico, p. 329.]
    Site Photo
    Cananea, Mun. de Cananea, Sonora, Mexico
    © Rob Lavinsky
  • Rickardite
    Cu
     
    7
    Te
     
    5
    Reference: [Lapis 2001(1), 11-40]
  • Rutile
    TiO
     
    2
    Reference: [Singer, D.A., Berger, V.I., and Moring, B.C. (2008): US Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1155.]
  • Schachnerite
    Ag
     
    1.1
    Hg
     
    0.9
    Reference: [Lapis 2001(1), 11-40]
  • Scheelite
    Ca[WO
     
    4
    ]
    Reference: [Panczner(1987):336.]
    Site Photo
    Sonora, Mexico
    © Rob Lavinsky
  • Schmitterite (TL)
    (UO
     
    2
    )[TeO
     
    3
    ]
    Type Locality: Moctezuma Mine (Bambolla Mine), Moctezuma, Mun. de Moctezuma, Sonora, Mexico
    Reference: [Amer.Min.(1971) 56, 411-415]
    Site Photo
    Moctezuma Mine (Bambolla Mine), Moctezuma, Mun. de Moctezuma, Sonora, Mexico
    © Christian Rewitzer
  • Schwartzembergite
    Pb
    2+
    5
    I
    3+
     
    O
     
    6
    H
     
    2
    Cl
     
    3
    Reference: [Panczner(1987):83-359.]
  • Scorodite
    Fe
    3+
     
    AsO
     
    4
    ·2H
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [Panczner (1987): 166-364.]
  • Sedovite
    U(MoO
     
    4
    )
     
    2
    Reference: [Excalibur Mineral Co. specimen]
    Site Photo
    Picacho, Bacoachi, Mun. de Bacoachi, Sonora, Mexico
    © 2008, JGW
  • Selenium
    Se
    Reference: [Panczner(1987):108-401.]
  • 'Sericite'
    Reference: [Singer, D.A., Berger, V.I., and Moring, B.C. (2008): US Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1155.]
  • Serpierite
    Ca(Cu,Zn)
     
    4
    (SO
     
    4
    )
     
    2
    (OH)
     
    6
    ·3H
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [Panczner(1987):338.]
  • Sewardite
    CaFe
    3+
    2
    (AsO
     
    4
    )
     
    2
    (OH)
     
    2
    Reference: [Mikhail Murashko data]
    Site Photo
    Mun. de Caborca, Sonora, Mexico
    © L Kruszewski 2007
  • Shattuckite
    Cu
     
    5
    [(OH)
     
    2
    |(SiO
     
    3
    )
     
    4
    ]
    Reference: [Brent Thorne collection.]
    Site Photo
    Navojoa, Mun. de Navojoa, Sonora, Mexico
    © Rob Lavinsky
  • Siderite
    FeCO
     
    3
    Reference: [Lapis 2001(1), 11-40]
  • Sillénite
    Bi
     
    12
    SiO
     
    20
    Reference: [No reference listed]
    Site Photo
    Navojoa, Mun. de Navojoa, Sonora, Mexico
    © JBS 2006
  • Silver
    Ag
    Reference: [Dana 7:I:360; Panczner(1987):83-359.; Mineral Record (208) 39:6 pp41-50]
    Site Photo
    Sonora, Mexico
     
  • Skippenite
    Bi
     
    2
    TeSe
     
    2
    Reference: [Lapis 2001(1), 11-40]
  • Smithsonite
    ZnCO
     
    3
    Reference: [Richard Dale Collection]
    Site Photo
    Sonora, Mexico
    © Christian Bracke
  • Sonoraite (TL)
    Fe
    3+
     
    [OH|TeO
     
    3
    ] · H
     
    2
    O
    Type Locality: Moctezuma Mine (Bambolla Mine), Moctezuma, Mun. de Moctezuma, Sonora, Mexico
    Reference: [Amer.Min.(1968) 53, 1828-1832; Panczner(1987):108-401.]
    Site Photo
    Moctezuma Mine (Bambolla Mine), Moctezuma, Mun. de Moctezuma, Sonora, Mexico
    © Brent Thorne
  • Sphalerite
    (Zn,Fe
    2+
     
    )S
    Reference: [Valencia, V. A. et al. (2008): Econ. Geol. 103, 473-491.]
  • Spiroffite (TL)
    (Mn,Zn)
     
    2
    Te
     
    3
    O
     
    8
    Type Locality: Moctezuma Mine (Bambolla Mine), Moctezuma, Mun. de Moctezuma, Sonora, Mexico
    Reference: [Amer.Min.(1962) 47, 196; Lapis 2001(1), 11-40]
    Site Photo
    Moctezuma Mine (Bambolla Mine), Moctezuma, Mun. de Moctezuma, Sonora, Mexico
    © Brent Thorne
  • Stephanite
    Ag
     
    5
    SbS
     
    4
    Habit: Pseudo-hexagonal "poker chips" to 5cm, thick prisms to 12cm.
    Colour: black
    Reference: [Dana 7:I:360.; Mineral Record (208) 39:6 pp41-50]
    Site Photo
    Chispas Mine (Pedrazzini mine), Arizpe, Mun. de Arizpe, Sonora, Mexico
    © Rob Lavinsky
  • Stibarsen
    AsSb
    Reference: []
    Site Photo
    Sonora, Mexico
    © J.N. Wingard
  • Stibiconite
    Sb
    3+
     
    Sb
    5+
    2
    O
     
    6
    (OH)
    Reference: [Lapis 2001(1), 11-40]
  • 'Stibiobismuthinite'
    (Bi,Sb)
     
    4
    S
     
    7
    Reference: [Palache et al (1944), DAna's System of Min., seventh ed., vol. 1: 278.]
  • Stibnite
    Sb
     
    2
    S
     
    3
    Reference: [Panczner(1987):363.]
  • 'Stilbite'
    Reference: [Panczner (1987): 166-364.]
  • Stützite
    Ag
     
    5-x
    Te
     
    3
    , x = 0.24-0.36
    Reference: [No reference listed]
    Site Photo
    Moctezuma Mine (Bambolla Mine), Moctezuma, Mun. de Moctezuma, Sonora, Mexico
    © Rob Lavinsky
  • Teineite
    Cu[TeO
     
    3
    ] · 2H
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [Lapis 2001(1), 11-40]
    Site Photo
    Bambollita Mine (Oriental Mine), Moctezuma, Mun. de Moctezuma, Sonora, Mexico
    © Brent Thorne 2007
  • Tellurite
    TeO
     
    2
    Reference: [Panczner(1987):108-401.]
    Site Photo
    Moctezuma Mine (Bambolla Mine), Moctezuma, Mun. de Moctezuma, Sonora, Mexico
    © Christian Rewitzer
  • Tellurium
    Te
    Reference: [Lapis 2001(1), 11-40]
    Site Photo
    Moctezuma Mine (Bambolla Mine), Moctezuma, Mun. de Moctezuma, Sonora, Mexico
    © Brent Thorne
  • Tennantite
    (Cu,Ag,Fe,Zn)
     
    12
    As
     
    4
    S
     
    13
    Reference: [Dana 7:I:381.]
  • Tenorite
    CuO
    Reference: [No reference listed]
  • Tetradymite
    Bi
     
    2
    Te
     
    2
    S
    Reference: [Amer.Min.(1965) 50, 1158-1163]
    Site Photo
    San Martín de Porres Mine, Yécora, Mun. de Yécora, Sonora, Mexico
    © Brent Thorne
  • Tetrahedrite
    (Cu,Fe,Ag,Zn)
     
    12
    Sb
     
    4
    S
     
    13
    Reference: [Am. Min. 61, 504 (1976)]
  • Thorite
    (Th,U)[SiO
     
    4
    ]
    Reference: [Lapis 2001(1), 11-40]
  • Tiemannite
    HgSe
    Reference: [Lapis 2001(1), 11-40]
  • Titanite
    CaTi[O|SiO
     
    4
    ]
    Reference: [Panczner(1987):184-390.]
  • Tlalocite (TL)
    Cu
     
    10
    Zn
     
    6
    (TeO
     
    3
    )(TeO
     
    4
    )
     
    2
    Cl(OH)
     
    25
    ·27H
     
    2
    O
    Type Locality: Bambollita Mine (Oriental Mine), Moctezuma, Mun. de Moctezuma, Sonora, Mexico
    Reference: [Min.Mag.(1975) 40, 221-226]
    Site Photo
    Moctezuma, Mun. de Moctezuma, Sonora, Mexico
    © Thomas Witzke
  • Tlapallite (TL)
    H
     
    6
    (Ca,Pb)
     
    2
    (Cu,Zn)
     
    3
    SO
     
    4
    (TeO
     
    3
    )
     
    4
    TeO
     
    6
    Type Locality: Bambollita Mine (Oriental Mine), Moctezuma, Mun. de Moctezuma, Sonora, Mexico
    Reference: [Min.Mag.(1978) 42, 183-186]
    Site Photo
    Bambollita Mine (Oriental Mine), Moctezuma, Mun. de Moctezuma, Sonora, Mexico
    © O. Dziallas
  • Torbernite
    Cu(UO
     
    2
    )
     
    2
    (PO
     
    4
    )
     
    2
    ·12H
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [Lapis 2001(1), 11-40]
    Site Photo
    San Miguel prospect, Moctezuma, Mun. de Moctezuma, Sonora, Mexico
    © Don Volkman 03/06
  • 'Tourmaline'
    AD
     
    3
    G
     
    6
    (BO
     
    3
    )
     
    3
    [T
     
    6
    O
     
    18
    ]Y
     
    3
    Z
    Reference: [Econ Geol (1985) 80:1467-1514]
    Site Photo
    Cananea, Mun. de Cananea, Sonora, Mexico
    © Michael C. Roarke
  • Tsumoite
    BiTe
    Reference: [Lapis 2001(1), 11-40]
  • Tungstite
    WO
     
    3
    ·H
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [Panczner(1987):382.]
  • Turquoise
    Cu(Al,Fe
    3+
     
    )
     
    6
    [(OH)
     
    4
    |(PO
     
    4
    )
     
    2
    ]
     
    2
    · 4H
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [Panczner(1987).]
    Site Photo
    Mun. de Baviacora, Sonora, Mexico
    © Rob Lavinsky
  • Uraninite
    UO
     
    2
    Reference: [Lapis 2001(1), 11-40]
  • Uvite
    [Ca][(Mg,Fe
    2+
     
    )
     
    3
    ][MgAl
     
    5
    ][(OH)
     
    3
    |F|(BO
     
    3
    )
     
    3
    |Si
     
    6
    O
     
    18
    ]
    Reference: [Panczner(1987):184-390.]
  • Vanadinite
    Pb
     
    5
    [Cl|(VO
     
    4
    )
     
    3
    ]
    Reference: [www.exceptionalminerals.com]
    Site Photo
    Socorro Mine, Rayón, Mun. de Rayón, Sonora, Mexico
    © Rob Lavinsky
  • Vesuvianite
    Ca
     
    10
    (Mg,Fe)
     
    2
    Al
     
    4
    Si
     
    9
    O
     
    34
    (OH)
     
    4
    Reference: [Panczner(1987):184-390.]
  • Wittichenite
    Cu
     
    3
    BiS
     
    3
    Reference: [Lapis 2001(1), 11-40]
  • Wolframite
    (Fe
    2+
     
    )WO
     
    4
     
     
    to (Mn
    2+
     
    )WO
     
    4
    Reference: [Singer, D.A., Berger, V.I., and Moring, B.C. (2008): US Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1155.]
  • Wollastonite
    Ca[SiO
     
    3
    ]
    Reference: [Singer, D.A., Berger, V.I., and Moring, B.C. (2008): US Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1155.]
  • Wulfenite
    Pb[MoO
     
    4
    ]
    Reference: [Amer.Min.(1965) 50, 1158-1163]
    Site Photo
    Sonora, Mexico
    © 2005 M. Kampf
  • Xocolatlite (TL)
    Ca
     
    2
    Mn
    4+
    2
    Te
    6+
    2
    O
     
    12
    ·H
     
    2
    O
    Type Locality: Moctezuma Mine (Bambolla Mine), Moctezuma, Mun. de Moctezuma, Sonora, Mexico
    Reference: [American Mineralogist 93,1911(2008)]
    Site Photo
    Moctezuma Mine (Bambolla Mine), Moctezuma, Mun. de Moctezuma, Sonora, Mexico
    © G. Armellino
  • Xocomecatlite (TL)
    Cu
     
    3
    [(OH)
     
    4
    |TeO
     
    4
    ]
    Type Locality: Bambollita Mine (Oriental Mine), Moctezuma, Mun. de Moctezuma, Sonora, Mexico
    Reference: [Min.Mag.(1975) 40, 221-226; Panczner(1987):136-399.]
    Site Photo
    Bambollita Mine (Oriental Mine), Moctezuma, Mun. de Moctezuma, Sonora, Mexico
    © O. Dziallas
  • Yafsoanite
    Ca
     
    3
    Zn
     
    3
    [TeO
     
    6
    ]
     
    2
    Reference: [Lapis 2001(1), 11-40]
  • Yecoraite (TL)
    Fe
    3+
    3
    (BiO)
     
    5
    (Te
    4+
     
    O
     
    3
    )(Te
    6+
     
    O
     
    6
    )
     
    2
    · 9H
     
    2
    O
    Type Locality: San Martín de Porres Mine, Yécora, Mun. de Yécora, Sonora, Mexico
    Reference: [Bol.Soc. Mexicana de Mineral.(1985) 1, 10-16 ; Panczner (1987): 400.]
    Site Photo
    Mun. de Yécora, Sonora, Mexico
    © 2005 M. Kampf
  • Zapatalite (TL)
    Cu
     
    3
    Al
     
    4
    [(OH)
     
    3
    |PO
     
    4
    ]
     
    3
    · 4H
     
    2
    O
    Type Locality: Unnamed prospect, Cerro Morita, Sonora, Mexico
    Reference: [Min Mag 38 (1972), 541; Am. Min., 57, 1911-1912 (1972) ; MinRec 5:40]
    Site Photo
    Agua Prieta, Sonora, Mexico
    © Ł Kruszewski 2007
  • Zemannite (TL)
    (H,Na)
     
    2
    (Zn,Fe)
     
    2
    (TeO
     
    3
    )
     
    3
    ·nH
     
    2
    O
    Type Locality: Moctezuma Mine (Bambolla Mine), Moctezuma, Mun. de Moctezuma, Sonora, Mexico
    Reference: [Can.Min.(1969) 10, 139-140; MinRec 8:390, 1:42]
    Site Photo
    Moctezuma Mine (Bambolla Mine), Moctezuma, Mun. de Moctezuma, Sonora, Mexico
    © Christian Rewitzer


    272 entries listed. 241 valid minerals. 30 type localities (valid minerals).

    Localities in this Region:
    Mexico
     
    • Sonora
      • Cerro Morita
          • Anita group
        • La Salada
        • Piedras Verdes
        • Huelpai
        • Sinquipe
      • Mun. de Atil
        • Atil
        • Mazocahui
          • Rancho de la Noria de Lares
            • Arroyo de la Junta
        • Bavispe
          • Chivera claim
        • Cuitaca
          • Cerro Prieto
        • Jecori
        • Rancho Nochebuena
        • San Marcial
        • El Zubiate
        • San José de Pimas
        • La Caridad
        • Los Pilares de Nacozari
        • Aduana
        • Real de Arissona District
          • Ranchería de Arissona (Arizonac)
        • Onavas
        • Santa Ana
        • Santa María
      • Mun. de Oquioa
        • Oquioa
      • Mun. de Pitiquito
        • La Cienega
      • Mun. de Rosario
        • Nacimiento
        • El Encinal
        • Rancho Tecolote
        • San Antonio de las Huertas
        • Soyopa
        • El Encinal
        • La Mur
        • Tubutama
        • Baviacora
        • La Dura
        • Yécora
      • Sonoripa District

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