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Santa Rita Mts, Pima Co., Arizona, USA

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‡Ref.: Schrader, F.C. & J.M. Hill (1915), Mineral deposits of the Santa Rita and Patagonia Mountains, Arizona, USGS Bull. 582.

Schrader, F.C. (1917), The geologic distribution and genesis of the metals in the Santa Rita-Patagonia Mountains, Arizona, Economic Geology: 12: 237-269.

Galbraith, F.W. & D.J. Brennan (1959), Minerals of Arizona: 89, 100.

American Mineralogist (1970): 55(5-6): 709-715.

Drewes, H.D. (1971) Mesozoic stratigraphy of the Santa Rita Mountains, southeast of Tucson, Arizona: U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper 658-C, 81 p.

Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 128, 166, 167, 207, 214, 215, 317, 377.

NOTE: See also the Santa Rita Mts file under Santa Cruz County, Arizona, USA.

East side of Northern Santa Rita Mountains between Helvetia and Rosemont.





 Map Reference: 31°51'N , 110°45'W

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Mineral List:
  		•  Acanthite
    Ag
     
    2
    		S
    Description: Occurs as a few small masses.
    Reference: [Keith, Stanton B. (1974), AZ Bur. of Geol. & Min. Technology, Geol. Survey Br. Bull. 189, Index of Mining Properties in Pima County, AZ: 121 (Table 4); Schrader (1915): 156-157; Hill, J.M. (1910), Notes on the placer deposits of Greaterville, AZ, USGS Bull. 430; Schrader, F.C. & J.M. Hill (1915), Mineral deposits of the Santa Rita and Patagonia Mountains, Arizona, USGS Bull. 582: 157; Arizona Bureau of Mines file data.]
  		•  Actinolite
    ☐Ca
     
    2
    		(Mg,Fe
    2+
     
    		)
     
    5
    		(Si
     
    8
    		O
     
    22
    		)(OH)
     
    2
    Description: Occurs in contact metamorphosed sedimentary rocks.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 101; Creasy, S.C. & G.L. Quick (1955), Copper deposits of part of Helvetia mining district, Pima Co., AZ, USGS Bull. 1027-F: 312.]
  		•  Albite
    var: Oligoclase
    (Na,Ca)[Al(Si,Al)Si
     
    2
    		O
     
    8
    		]
    Description: Phenocrysts to 0.4 inches (1 cm) diameter in wall rocks.
    Reference: [Schrader, F.C. & J.M. Hill (1915), Mineral deposits of the Santa Rita and Patagonia Mountains, Arizona, USGS Bull. 582: 110.]
  		•  Almandine
    Fe
    2+
    3
    		Al
     
    2
    		[SiO
     
    4
    		]
     
    3
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed. 106, 205, 240.]
  		•  Analcime
    Na
     
    2
    		[Al
     
    2
    		Si
     
    4
    		O
     
    12
    		] · 2H
     
    2
    		O
    Description: Occurs in micro-cavities in amygdaloidal basalts.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 109; Galbraith, F.W. & D.J. Brennan (1959), Minerals of AZ: 103;Tschernich, R. (1992): Zeolites of the World, 64]
  		•  Andradite
    Ca
     
    3
    		Fe
    3+
    2
    		[SiO
     
    4
    		]
     
    3
    Description: Occurs in contact-metamorphosed limestones.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 111.]
  		•  Anglesite
    PbSO
     
    4
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 112.]
  		•  Anorthite
    Ca[Al
     
    2
    		Si
     
    2
    		O
     
    8
    		]
    Reference: [t: Bunch, T.E. and L.H. Fuchs (1969) A new mineral: brezinaite, Cr3S4, and the Tucson meteorite. Amer. Mineral., 54, 1509–1518.]
  		•  Anthophyllite
    ☐[Mg
     
    2
    		][Mg
     
    5
    		][(OH)
     
    2
    		|Si
     
    8
    		O
     
    22
    		]
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 115.]
  		•  Antimony
    Sb
    Reference: [Schrader, F.C. & J.M. Hill (1915), Mineral deposits of the Santa Rita and Patagonia Mountains, Arizona, USGS Bull. 582: 138.]
  		•  Antlerite
    Cu
     
    3
    		[(OH)
     
    4
    		|SO
     
    4
    		]
    Reference: [Rob Lavinsky]
    Site Photo
    Helvetia-Rosemont District, Santa Rita Mts, Pima Co., Arizona, USA
    © 2007 Michael C. Roarke
  		•  'Apophyllite'
    Description: Occurs in skarn with bornite and kinoite in Paleozoic limestone & dolomite.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 142; Anthony, J.W. & R.B. Laughon (1970), Kinoite, a new hydrous copper calcium silicate mineral from AZ, Am.Min.: 55: 709-713.]
  		•  Apophyllite-(KF)
    KCa
     
    4
    		[(F,OH)|Si
     
    8
    		O
     
    20
    		] · 8H
     
    2
    		O
    Reference: []
    Site Photo
    Santa Rita Mts, Pima Co., Arizona, USA
    © JDehove
  		•  'Asbestos'
    Reference: [MRDS database Dep. ID file #10210606, MAS ID #0040190327.]
  		•  Aurichalcite
    (Zn,Cu)
     
    5
    		[(OH)
     
    3
    		|CO
     
    3
    		]
     
    2
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 123.]
    Site Photo
    Omega Mine (Omega Tunnel; Omega Extension), Monument Mountain, Helvetia, Helvetia-Rosemont District, Santa Rita Mts, Pima Co., Arizona, USA
    © 2002 John H. Betts
  		•  Azurite
    Cu
     
    3
    		[OH|CO
     
    3
    		]
     
    2
    Habit: Blocky, tabular, terminated
    Colour: Azure-blue
    Fluorescence: None
    Description: Exceptionally sharp crystals common in gossan cavities and fissures.
    Reference: [www.johnbetts-fineminerals.com]
    Site Photo
    Omega Mine (Omega Tunnel; Omega Extension), Monument Mountain, Helvetia, Helvetia-Rosemont District, Santa Rita Mts, Pima Co., Arizona, USA
    © Dick Dionne
  		•  Baryte
    BaSO
     
    4
    Description: Abundant gangue mineral in some sulfide deposits.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 128, 166, 167, 207, 214, 215, 317, 377; Schrader, F.C. & J.M. Hill (1915), Mineral deposits of the Santa Rita and Patagonia Mountains, AZ, USGS Bull. 582; Schrader, F.C. (1917), The geologic distribution and genesis of the metals in the Santa Rita-Patagonia Mountains, AZ, Econ.Geol.: 12: 237-269.]
  		•  Bayldonite
    Cu
     
    3
    		Pb[OH|AsO
     
    4
    		]
     
    2
    Description: Common in coarse, milky vein quartz.
    Reference: [Anthony, Bideaux, Bladh, Nichols: Handbook of Mineralogy, Vol. IV; Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 130.]
  		•  Bindheimite
    Pb
     
    2
    		Sb
     
    2
    		O
     
    6
    		(O,OH)
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 130, 136.]
  		•  Biotite
    Reference: [Schrader, F.C. & J.M. Hill (1915), Mineral deposits of the Santa Rita and Patagonia Mountains, AZ, USGS Bull. 582: 94.]
  		•  Bornite
    Cu
     
    5
    		FeS
     
    4
    Reference: [Am Min 55:5-6 pp 709-715; : Anthony, J.W. & R.B. Laughton (1970), Kinoite, A new hydrous copper calcium silicate mineral from Arizona, American Mineralogist: 55: 709-713.]
  		•  Bournonite
    PbCuSbS
     
    3
    Reference: [Keith, Stanton B. (1974), AZ Bur. of Geol. & Min. Technology, Geol. Survey Br. Bull. 189, Index of Mining Properties in Pima County, AZ: 125 (Table 4); Arizona Bureau of Mines file data.]
  		•  Brezinaite (TL)
    Cr
     
    3
    		S
     
    4
    Type Locality: Irwin-Ainsa meteorites (Tucson meteorites), Box Canyon, Greaterville District, Santa Rita Mts, Pima Co., Arizona, USA
    Description: Occurs in iron meteorite as tiny (5-80 micron) anhedral grains in metal matrix & contiguous to silicate inclusions.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 145.; t: Bunch, T.E. and L.H. Fuchs (1969) A new mineral: brezinaite, Cr3S4, and the Tucson meteorite. Amer. Mineral., 54, 1509–1518.]
  		•  Calcite
    CaCO
     
    3
    Reference: [Am Min 55:5-6 pp 709-715; : Anthony, J.W. & R.B. Laughton (1970), Kinoite, A new hydrous copper calcium silicate mineral from Arizona, American Mineralogist: 55: 709-713.]
    Site Photo
    Omega Mine (Omega Tunnel; Omega Extension), Monument Mountain, Helvetia, Helvetia-Rosemont District, Santa Rita Mts, Pima Co., Arizona, USA
    © Rob Lavinsky
  		•  Calcite
    var: Limestone Onyx
    Colour: Brown
    Description: Occurs as brown travertine.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 152; Univ. AZ Bull. 41 (1916-17), Mineralogy of Useful Minerals in AZ: 47.]
  		•  Cerussite
    PbCO
     
    3
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 130, 136.]
  		•  Chalcanthite
    CuSO
     
    4
    		·5H
     
    2
    		O
    Description: Occurs as fibrous veins.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 161; Creasy, S.C. & G.L. Quick (1955), Copper deposits of part of Helvetia mining district, Pima Co., AZ, USGS Bull. 1027-F: 301-323; Schrader, F.C. & J.M. Hill (1915), Mineral deposits of the Santa Rita and Patagonia Mountains, AZ, USGS Bull. 582: 91-141.]
  		•  'Chalcedony'
    Reference: [Galbraith, F.W. & D.J. Brennan (1959), Minerals of AZ: 85.]
    Site Photo
    Bulldozer Hill, Tiptop Mine group (Tiptop Camp prospects/mines), Tiptop Mountain, Helvetia, Helvetia-Rosemont District, Santa Rita Mts, Pima Co., Arizona, USA
    © 2008 Peter Cristofono
  		•  Chalcocite
    Cu
     
    2
    		S
    Reference: [MRDS database Dep. ID file #10039490, MRDS ID #M050159.]
  		•  Chalcopyrite
    CuFeS
     
    2
    Description: Most abundant copper ore mineral.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 166, 167; Schrader, F.C. & J.M. Hill (1915), Mineral deposits of the Santa Rita and Patagonia Mountains, AZ, USGS Bull. 582; Am.Min.: 55(5-6): 709-715.; : Anthony, J.W. & R.B. Laughton (1970), Kinoite, A new hydrous copper calcium silicate mineral from Arizona, American Mineralogist: 55: 709-713.]
  		•  Chlorargyrite
    AgCl
    Reference: [Galbraith, F.W. & D.J. Brennan (1959), Minerals of AZ: 42.]
  		•  'Chlorite Group'
    Reference: [MRDS database Dep. ID file #10039414, MRDS ID #M050049.]
  		•  Chrysocolla
    (Cu,Al)
     
    2
    		H
     
    2
    		Si
     
    2
    		O
     
    5
    		(OH)
     
    4
    		·nH
     
    2
    		O
    Reference: []
    Site Photo
    Helvetia, Helvetia-Rosemont District, Santa Rita Mts, Pima Co., Arizona, USA
    © Rob Lavinsky
  		•  'Clay'
    Reference: [MRDS database Dep. ID file #10039645, MRDS ID #M050563.]
  		•  Conichalcite
    CaCu[OH|AsO
     
    4
    		]
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 183.]
  		•  Copper
    Cu
    Reference: [Am Min 55:5-6 pp 709-715; : Anthony, J.W. & R.B. Laughton (1970), Kinoite, A new hydrous copper calcium silicate mineral from Arizona, American Mineralogist: 55: 709-713.]
  		•  'Copper Stain'
    Reference: [Schrader, F.C. & J.M. Hill (1915), Mineral deposits of the Santa Rita and Patagonia Mountains, Arizona, USGS Bull. 582: 134.]
  		•  Covellite
    CuS
    Reference: [MRDS database Dep. ID file #10039494, MRDS ID #M050166.]
  		•  Cuprite
    Cu
     
    2
    		O
    Reference: [MRDS database Dep. ID file #10039490, MRDS ID #M050159.]
  		•  Cuprotungstite
    Cu
     
    2
    		[(OH)
     
    2
    		|WO
     
    4
    		]
    Reference: [Collected personally; Cuprotungstite - knowledge among local collectors]
  		•  Datolite
    CaB[OH|SiO
     
    4
    		]
    Description: Occurs in skarn or tactite.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 199.]
  		•  Diopside
    CaMg[Si
     
    2
    		O
     
    6
    		]
    Reference: [Am Min 55:5-6 pp 709-715; : Anthony, J.W. & R.B. Laughton (1970), Kinoite, A new hydrous copper calcium silicate mineral from Arizona, American Mineralogist: 55: 709-713.]
  		•  Dioptase
    Cu
     
    6
    		(Si
     
    6
    		O
     
    18
    		)·6H
     
    2
    		O
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 205.]
  		•  Djurleite
    Cu
     
    31
    		S
     
    16
    Reference: [: Anthony, J.W. & R.B. Laughton (1970), Kinoite, A new hydrous copper calcium silicate mineral from Arizona, American Mineralogist: 55: 709-713.]
  		•  Dolomite
    CaMg(CO
     
    3
    		)
     
    2
    Description: Occurs in metamorphosed limestones near contacts with intrusive rocks.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 207; Schrader, F.C. (1917), The geologic distribution and genesis of the metals in the Santa Rita-Patagonia Mountains, AZ, Econ.Geol.: 12: 237-269.]
  		•  Dyscrasite
    Ag
     
    3
    		Sb
    Description: A secondary mineral in quartz diorite.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 210; Schrader, F.C. (1917), The geologic distribution and genesis of the metals in the Santa Rita-Patagonia Mountains, AZ, Econ.Geol.: 12: 237-269.]
  		•  Enstatite
    Mg
     
    2
    		[SiO
     
    3
    		]
     
    2
    Description: Occurs sparingly in some andesites.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 214; Galbraith, F.W. & D.J. Brennan (1959), Minerals of AZ: 89.]
  		•  Epidote
    {Ca
     
    2
    		}{Al
     
    2
    		Fe
    3+
     
    		}[O|OH|SiO
     
    4
    		|Si
     
    2
    		O
     
    7
    		]
    Description: Common in metamorphosed limestones in wall rocks of copper deposits.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 214; Schrader, F.C. & J.M. Hill (1915), Mineral deposits of the Santa Rita and Patagonia Mountains, AZ, USGS Bull. 582; Schrader, F.C. (1917), The geologic distribution and genesis of the metals in the Santa Rita-Patagonia Mountains, AZ, Econ.Geol.: 12: 237-269; Galbraith, F.W. & D.J. Brennan (1959), Minerals of AZ: 100.]
  		•  'Feldspar Group'
    Reference: [MRDS database Dep. ID file #10210685, MRDS ID #D000804, MAS ID #0040190010.]
  		•  Ferrimolybdite
    Fe
     
    2
    		[MoO
     
    4
    		]
     
    3
    		 · nH
     
    2
    		O
    Habit: Hairlike; tufts
    Reference: [Galbraith, F.W. & D.J. Brennan (1959), Minerals of AZ: 82.]
  		•  Fluorite
    CaF
     
    2
    Colour: Green
    Reference: [Keith, Stanton B. (1974), AZ Bur. of Geol. & Min. Technology, Geol. Survey Br. Bull. 189, Index of Mining Properties in Pima County, AZ: 127 (Table 4); Schrader (1915): 137-138; Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 224; Hewett, D.F. (1964), Veins of hypogene manganese oxide minerals in the southwestern United States, Econ.Geol.: 59: 1429-1472; Schrader, F.C. & J.M. Hill (1915), Mineral deposits of the Santa Rita and Patagonia Mountains, Arizona, USGS Bull. 582: 138; Galbraith, F.W. & D.J. Brennan (1959), Minerals of AZ: 43; Arizona Bureau of Mines file data.]
  		•  Forsterite
    Mg
     
    2
    		[SiO
     
    4
    		]
    Reference: [t: Bunch, T.E. and L.H. Fuchs (1969) A new mineral: brezinaite, Cr3S4, and the Tucson meteorite. Amer. Mineral., 54, 1509–1518.]
  		•  Galena
    PbS
    Reference: [Keith, Stanton B. (1974), AZ Bur. of Geol. & Min. Technology, Geol. Survey Br. Bull. 189, Index of Mining Properties in Pima County, AZ: 120 (Table 4); Schrader (1916):156; Arizona Bureau of Mines file data.]
  		•  Galena
    var: Argentiferous Galena
    Reference: [Schrader, F.C. & J.M. Hill (1915), Mineral deposits of the Santa Rita and Patagonia Mountains, Arizona, USGS Bull. 582: 154.]
  		•  'Garnet Group'
    X
     
    3
    		Z
     
    2
    		(TO
     
    4
    		)
     
    3
    		 (X = Ca, Fe, etc·, Z = Al, Cr, etc·, T = Si, As, V)
    Reference: [Am Min 55:5-6 pp 709-715]
  		•  Goethite
    α-Fe
    3+
     
    		O(OH)
    Reference: [Collected personally; Cuprotungstite - knowledge among local collectors]
  		•  Gold
    Au
    Description: Free lode gold in a honey-combed quartz vein structure.
    Reference: [Keith, Stanton B. (1974), AZ Bur. of Geol. & Min. Technology, Geol. Survey Br. Bull. 189, Index of Mining Properties in Pima County, AZ: 120 (Table 4); Schrader (1916):156; Arizona Bureau of Mines file data.]
    Site Photo
    Chispa Gulch, Greaterville placer deposits, Greaterville, Greaterville District, Santa Rita Mts, Pima Co., Arizona, USA
    © Rob Lavinsky
  		•  Grossular
    Ca
     
    3
    		Al
     
    2
    		[SiO
     
    4
    		]
     
    3
    Description: Occurs in bedded replacement deposits.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed. 106, 205, 240.]
  		•  Gypsum
    Ca[SO
     
    4
    		] · 2H
     
    2
    		O
    Reference: [MRDS database Dep. ID file #10060179, MRDS ID #TC10136; MRDS database Dep. ID file #10161795, MAS ID #0040190249.]
  		•  Hematite
    Fe
     
    2
    		O
     
    3
    Reference: [Schrader, F.C. & J.M. Hill (1915), Mineral deposits of the Santa Rita and Patagonia Mountains, Arizona, USGS Bull. 582: 123.]
  		•  Hematite
    var: Specularite
    Reference: [Schrader, F.C. & J.M. Hill (1915), Mineral deposits of the Santa Rita and Patagonia Mountains, Arizona, USGS Bull. 582: 138.]
  		•  'Hornblende'
    Reference: [Schrader, F.C. & J.M. Hill (1915), Mineral deposits of the Santa Rita and Patagonia Mountains, AZ, USGS Bull. 582: 94.]
  		•  Iron
    var: Kamacite
    (Fe,Ni)
    Reference: [t: Bunch, T.E. and L.H. Fuchs (1969) A new mineral: brezinaite, Cr3S4, and the Tucson meteorite. Amer. Mineral., 54, 1509–1518.]
  		•  Jarosite
    KFe
    3+
     
     
    3
    		[(OH)
     
    3
    		|SO
     
    4
    		]
     
    2
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 262; Schrader, F.C. (1917), The geologic distribution and genesis of the metals in the Santa Rita-Patagonia Mountains, AZ, Econ.Geol., 12: 237-269.]
  		•  Kinoite (TL)
    Ca
     
    2
    		Cu
     
    2
    		(H
     
    2
    		O)
     
    2
    		[Si
     
    3
    		O
     
    10
    		]
    Type Locality: Santa Rita Mts, Pima Co., Arizona, USA
    Reference: [: Anthony, J.W. & R.B. Laughton (1970), Kinoite, A new hydrous copper calcium silicate mineral from Arizona, American Mineralogist: 55: 709-713.]
    Site Photo
    Santa Rita Mts, Pima Co., Arizona, USA
    © JDehove
  		•  Lazulite
    (Mg,Fe
    2+
     
    		)Al
     
    2
    		[OH|PO
     
    4
    		]
     
    2
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 273.]
  		•  Libethenite
    Cu
     
    2
    		[OH|PO
     
    4
    		]
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 277.]
  		•  Limonite
    FeO(OH)·nH
     
    2
    		O
    Reference: [Schrader, F.C. & J.M. Hill (1915), Mineral deposits of the Santa Rita and Patagonia Mountains, Arizona, USGS Bull. 582: 119-120.]
  		•  Magnetite
    Fe
    2+
     
    		Fe
    3+
    2
    		O
     
    4
    Reference: [MRDS database Dep. ID file #10039490, MRDS ID #M050159.]
  		•  Malachite
    Cu
     
    2
    		[(OH)
     
    2
    		|CO
     
    3
    		]
    Reference: [Schrader, F.C. & J.M. Hill (1915), Mineral deposits of the Santa Rita and Patagonia Mountains, Arizona, USGS Bull. 582: 123.]
    Site Photo
    Omega Mine (Omega Tunnel; Omega Extension), Monument Mountain, Helvetia, Helvetia-Rosemont District, Santa Rita Mts, Pima Co., Arizona, USA
    © 2001 John H. Betts
  		•  'Marble'
    Reference: [MRDS database Dep. ID file #10060227, MRDS ID #TC10194.]
  		•  Marcasite
    FeS
     
    2
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 290; Schrader, F.C. (1917), The geologic distribution and genesis of the metals in the Santa Rita-Patagonia Mountains, AZ, Econ.Geol.: 12: 237-269.]
  		•  Microcline
    K[AlSi
     
    3
    		O
     
    8
    		]
    Reference: [Schrader, F.C. & J.M. Hill (1915), Mineral deposits of the Santa Rita and Patagonia Mountains, AZ, USGS Bull. 582: 94.]
  		•  Mimetite
    Pb
     
    5
    		[Cl|(AsO
     
    4
    		)
     
    3
    		]
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 130, 136.]
  		•  Molybdenite
    MoS
     
    2
    Reference: [MRDS database Dep. ID file #10039490, MRDS ID #M050159.]
  		•  Muscovite
    KAl
     
    2
    		[(OH)
     
    2
    		|AlSi
     
    3
    		O
     
    10
    		]
    Description: Occurs as a fracture filling in the gangue.
    Reference: [Schrader, F.C. & J.M. Hill (1915), Mineral deposits of the Santa Rita and Patagonia Mountains, Arizona, USGS Bull. 582: 138.]
  		•  Nontronite
    Na
     
    0.3
    		Fe
     
    2
    		(Si,Al)
     
    4
    		O
     
    10
    		(OH)
     
    2
    		·nH
     
    2
    		O
    Description: Occurs in metamorphosed wall rocks.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 314; Schrader, F.C. & J.M. Hill (1915), Mineral deposits of the Santa Rita and Patagonia Mountains, AZ, USGS Bull. 582: 138; Galbraith, F.W. & D.J. Brennan (1959), Minerals of Arizona: 110.]
  		•  'Olivine'
    (Mg,Fe
    2+
     
    		)
     
    2
    		[SiO
     
    4
    		]
    Description: Occurs sparingly in gabbro, diabase and andesites.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 317.]
  		•  Opal
    var: Diatomite
    Reference: [MRDS database Dep. ID file #10060227, MRDS ID #TC10194.]
  		•  Opal
    var: Opal-AN
    SiO
     
    2
    		·nH
     
    2
    		O
    Reference: [P Cristofono collection, 2008]
    Site Photo
    Bulldozer Hill, Tiptop Mine group (Tiptop Camp prospects/mines), Tiptop Mountain, Helvetia, Helvetia-Rosemont District, Santa Rita Mts, Pima Co., Arizona, USA
    © 2008 Peter Cristofono
  		•  Orthoclase
    K[AlSi
     
    3
    		O
     
    8
    		]
    Reference: [Schrader, F.C. & J.M. Hill (1915), Mineral deposits of the Santa Rita and Patagonia Mountains, AZ, USGS Bull. 582: 94.]
  		•  Osarizawaite
    Pb(Al,Cu)
     
    3
    		[(OH,H
     
    2
    		O)
     
    3
    		|SO
     
    4
    		]
     
    2
    Colour: Yellow-green
    Description: Microcrystalline crusts.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 319.]
  		•  Piemontite
    {Ca
     
    2
    		}{Al
     
    2
    		Mn
    3+
     
    		}[O|OH|SiO
     
    4
    		|Si
     
    2
    		O
     
    7
    		]
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 328; Guild, F.N. (1935), Piemontite in AZ, Am.Min.: 20: 679-692; Galbraith, F.W. & D.J. Brennan (1959), Minerals of AZ: 100.]
  		•  Powellite
    Ca[MoO
     
    4
    		]
    Reference: [MRDS database Dep. ID file #10103745, MRDS ID #M050179.]
  		•  Prehnite
    Ca
     
    2
    		Al
     
    2
    		Si
     
    3
    		O
     
    12
    		(OH)
    Description: Occurs in skarn or tactite.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 199.]
  		•  Pyrite
    FeS
     
    2
    Reference: [Keith, Stanton B. (1974), AZ Bur. of Geol. & Min. Technology, Geol. Survey Br. Bull. 189, Index of Mining Properties in Pima County, AZ: 127 (Table 4); Schrader (1915): 115-117; Arizona Bureau of Mines file data.]
  		•  Pyrite
    var: Cupriferous Pyrite
    Reference: [Keith, Stanton B. (1974), AZ Bur. of Geol. & Min. Technology, Geol. Survey Br. Bull. 189, Index of Mining Properties in Pima County, AZ: 126 (Table 4); Schrader (1915): 108-110; Arizona Bureau of Mines file data.]
  		•  Pyrrhotite
    Fe
     
    7
    		S
     
    8
    		, (-4M), also given as Fe
     
    1-x
    		S (x = 0 - 0.2)
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 345-346; Schrader, F.C. & J.M. Hill (1915), Mineral deposits of the Santa Rita and Patagonia Mountains, AZ, USGS Bull. 582: 91-141.]
  		•  Quartz
    SiO
     
    2
    Reference: [Am Min 55:5-6 pp 709-715; : Anthony, J.W. & R.B. Laughton (1970), Kinoite, A new hydrous copper calcium silicate mineral from Arizona, American Mineralogist: 55: 709-713.]
    Site Photo
    Madera Canyon, Old Baldy District, Santa Rita Mts, Pima Co., Arizona, USA
    © PJ
  		•  Quartz
    var: Chert
    Reference: [MRDS database Dep. ID file #10039407, MRDS ID #M050040.]
  		•  Quartz
    var: Smoky Quartz
    SiO
     
    2
    Reference: [Schrader, F.C. & J.M. Hill (1915), Mineral deposits of the Santa Rita and Patagonia Mountains, Arizona, USGS Bull. 582: 175.]
  		•  Rosasite
    (Cu,Zn)
     
    2
    		[(OH)
     
    2
    		|CO
     
    3
    		]
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 123, 384.]
    Site Photo
    Omega Mine (Omega Tunnel; Omega Extension), Monument Mountain, Helvetia, Helvetia-Rosemont District, Santa Rita Mts, Pima Co., Arizona, USA
    © 2002 John H. Betts
  		•  Scheelite
    Ca[WO
     
    4
    		]
    Habit: Di-pyramidal
    Colour: Honey-yellow, tan
    Fluorescence: Blue-white (SW UV)
    Description: Occurs as crystals in cavities and as specks, blebs and masses in matrix.
    Reference: [C. Lemanski, Jr. - self collected]
    Site Photo
    Omega Mine (Omega Tunnel; Omega Extension), Monument Mountain, Helvetia, Helvetia-Rosemont District, Santa Rita Mts, Pima Co., Arizona, USA
    © Michael Cline
  		•  Schorl
    [Na][Fe
    2+
    3
    		][Al
     
    6
    		][(OH)
     
    3
    		|OH|(BO
     
    3
    		)
     
    3
    		|Si
     
    6
    		O
     
    18
    		]
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 370, 400; Schrader, F.C. (1917), The geologic distribution and genesis of the metals in the Santa Rita-Patagonia Mountains, AZ, Econ.Geol.: 12: 237-269; Galbraith, F.W. & D.J. Brennan (1959), Minerals of AZ: 102.]
  		•  Schreibersite
    (Fe,Ni)
     
    3
    		P
    Reference: [t: Bunch, T.E. and L.H. Fuchs (1969) A new mineral: brezinaite, Cr3S4, and the Tucson meteorite. Amer. Mineral., 54, 1509–1518.]
  		•  'Sericite'
    Reference: [MRDS database Dep. ID file #10103745, MRDS ID #M050179.]
  		•  Siderite
    FeCO
     
    3
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 370, 400; Schrader, F.C. (1917), The geologic distribution and genesis of the metals in the Santa Rita-Patagonia Mountains, AZ, Econ.Geol.: 12: 237-269; Galbraith, F.W. & D.J. Brennan (1959), Minerals of AZ: 48, 102.]
  		•  'Smectite Group'
    A
     
    0.3
    		D
     
    2-3
    		[T
     
    4
    		O
     
    10
    		]Z
     
    2
    		·nH
     
    2
    		O
    Reference: [Am Min 55:5-6 pp 709-715; : Anthony, J.W. & R.B. Laughton (1970), Kinoite, A new hydrous copper calcium silicate mineral from Arizona, American Mineralogist: 55: 709-713.]
  		•  Smithsonite
    ZnCO
     
    3
    Habit: Micro-crystals
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 374.]
    Site Photo
    Omega Mine (Omega Tunnel; Omega Extension), Monument Mountain, Helvetia, Helvetia-Rosemont District, Santa Rita Mts, Pima Co., Arizona, USA
    © J. Skupiewski
  		•  Sphalerite
    (Zn,Fe
    2+
     
    		)S
    Description: Occurs in many mines & prospects.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 377; Schrader, F.C. & J.M. Hill (1915), Mineral deposits of the Santa Rita and Patagonia Mountains, AZ, USGS Bull. 582.]
  		•  Stolzite ?
    Pb[WO
     
    4
    		]
    Habit: Small (less than 1 mm)
    Description: Occurs on rosasite.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 384.]
  		•  Taenite
    (Fe,Ni)
    Reference: [t: Bunch, T.E. and L.H. Fuchs (1969) A new mineral: brezinaite, Cr3S4, and the Tucson meteorite. Amer. Mineral., 54, 1509–1518.]
  		•  Tenorite
    CuO
    Habit: Micro-crystals
    Description: Occurs as rare micro-crystals.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 391.]
  		•  Tetrahedrite
    (Cu,Fe,Ag,Zn)
     
    12
    		Sb
     
    4
    		S
     
    13
    Reference: [Keith, Stanton B. (1974), AZ Bur. of Geol. & Min. Technology, Geol. Survey Br. Bull. 189, Index of Mining Properties in Pima County, AZ: 125 (Table 4); Arizona Bureau of Mines file data.]
  		•  'Tourmaline'
    AD
     
    3
    		G
     
    6
    		(BO
     
    3
    		)
     
    3
    		[T
     
    6
    		O
     
    18
    		]Y
     
    3
    		Z
    Colour: Black
    Description: Massive or indistinctly crystalline forms.
    Reference: [Schrader, F.C. & J.M. Hill (1915), Mineral deposits of the Santa Rita and Patagonia Mountains, Arizona, USGS Bull. 582: 172.]
  		•  Tremolite
    ☐[Ca
     
    2
    		][Mg
     
    5
    		][(OH)
     
    2
    		|Si
     
    8
    		O
     
    22
    		]
    Reference: [Creasy, S.C. & G.L. Quick (1955), Copper deposits of part of Helvetia mining district, Pima Co., AZ, USGS Bull. 1027-F: 312.]
  		•  Uraninite
    UO
     
    2
    Reference: [Keith, Stanton B. (1974), AZ Bur. of Geol. & Min. Technology, Geol. Survey Br. Bull. 189, Index of Mining Properties in Pima County, AZ: 126 (Table 4); Schrader (1915): 119; Arizona Bureau of Mines file data.]
  		•  Vanadinite
    Pb
     
    5
    		[Cl|(VO
     
    4
    		)
     
    3
    		]
    Description: Occurs as a secondary mineral in replacement deposits in metamorpbhosed limestones associated with iron & manganese oxides, etc.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 411; Schrader, F.C. (1917), The geologic distribution and genesis of the metals in the Santa Rita-Patagonia Mountains, AZ, Econ.Geol., 12: 237-269.]
  		•  Vesuvianite
    Ca
     
    10
    		(Mg,Fe)
     
    2
    		Al
     
    4
    		Si
     
    9
    		O
     
    34
    		(OH)
     
    4
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 414.]
  		•  Wollastonite
    Ca[SiO
     
    3
    		]
    Description: As complete replacement of large masses of limestone.
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 424; Creasy, S.C. & G.L. Quick (1955), Copper deposits of part of Helvetia mining district, Pima Co., AZ, USGS Bull. 1027-F: 312.]
  		•  Wulfenite
    Pb[MoO
     
    4
    		]
    Reference: [Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 411; Schrader, F.C. (1917), The geologic distribution and genesis of the metals in the Santa Rita-Patagonia Mountains, AZ, Econ.Geol., 12: 237-269.]
    Site Photo
    Silver Spur Mine (Old Frijole Mine), Frijole claim group, Helvetia, Helvetia-Rosemont District, Santa Rita Mts, Pima Co., Arizona, USA
     
  		•  Zircon
    Zr[SiO
     
    4
    		]
    Reference: [Schrader, F.C. & J.M. Hill (1915), Mineral deposits of the Santa Rita and Patagonia Mountains, AZ, USGS Bull. 582: 94.]


    112 entries listed. 86 valid minerals. 2 type localities (valid minerals).

    Localities in this Region:
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    • Arizona
      • Pima Co.
        • Santa Rita Mts
            • Box Canyon
            • Enzenberg Canyon
              • Castle Dome
              • Fish Canyon
                • Spring Water Canyon
            • Sawmill Canyon
            • Empire Ranch
            • Helvetia-Rosemont area
              • Frijole claim group
              • Heavy Weight Hill
              • Helvetia Wash
              • Leader Hill
                  • Copper Duke Hill
              • Beuhman Hill
              • Bob Springs Flat
                • Sun Lode claims
            • Sawmill Canyon
          • Stone Cabin Canyon-Madera Canyon area
          • Wrightson District

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