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Pershing Co., Nevada, USA


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


Mineral List:
  • Acanthite
    Ag
     
    2
    S
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Actinolite
    ☐Ca
     
    2
    (Mg,Fe
    2+
     
    )
     
    5
    (Si
     
    8
    O
     
    22
    )(OH)
     
    2
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Adamite
    Zn
     
    2
    (AsO
     
    4
    )(OH)
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • 'Adularia'
    KAlSi
     
    3
    O
     
    8
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Agardite-(Ce)
    CeCu
     
    6
    [(OH)
     
    6
    |(AsO
     
    4
    )
     
    3
    ] · 3H
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [Natural History Museum Vienna collection; Jensen, M. (1993): Update on the mineralogy of the Majuba Hill mine, Pershing County. Mineralogical Record. 24, 171-180. ]
    Site Photo
    Majuba Hill Mine (Mylar Mine), Antelope District, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA
    © 2004 ROM
  • Agardite-(Y)
    (Y,Ca)Cu
     
    6
    [(OH)
     
    6
    |(AsO
     
    4
    ,HAsO
     
    4
    )|(AsO
     
    4
    )
     
    2
    ] · 3H
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [Jensen, M. (1993): Update on the mineralogy of the Majuba Hill mine, Pershing County. Mineralogical Record. 24, 171-180. ]
    Site Photo
    Majuba Hill Mine (Mylar Mine), Antelope District, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA
    © Brent Thorne
  • Akaganeite
    β-Fe
    3+
     
    O(OH,Cl)
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Albite
    Na[AlSi
     
    3
    O
     
    8
    ]
    Reference: [ Jensen, M. (1985) The Majuba Hill mine, Pershing County. Mineralogical Record: 16, 57-72. ]
    Site Photo
    Majuba Hill Mine (Mylar Mine), Antelope District, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA
    © Brent Thorne 2008
  • Albite
    var: Oligoclase
    (Na,Ca)[Al(Si,Al)Si
     
    2
    O
     
    8
    ]
    Reference: [Palache, C., Berman, H., & Frondel, C. (1951), The System of Mineralogy of James Dwight Dana and Edward Salisbury Dana, Yale University 1837-1892, Volume II: 1077; NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • 'Albite-Anorthite Series'
    Reference: [www.meteorites4sale.net/MET_B.HTM ]
  • 'Allanite'
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Almandine
    Fe
    2+
    3
    Al
     
    2
    [SiO
     
    4
    ]
     
    3
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Alpersite (TL)
    (Mg,Cu)[SO
     
    4
    ] · 7H
     
    2
    O
    Type Locality: Big Mike mine, Tobin and Sonoma Range District, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA
    Reference: [R. C. Peterson et al.: Am. Min.: 90 (2005), in press]
  • Alunite
    KAl
     
    3
    [(OH)
     
    3
    |SO
     
    4
    ]
     
    2
    Reference: [NBMG Bull 89 Geology and Mineral Resources of Pershing County, Nevada]
  • Alunogen
    Al
     
    2
    (SO
     
    4
    )
     
    3
    ·17H
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [R. C. Peterson et al.: Am. Min.: 90 (2005), in press]
  • Analcime
    Na
     
    2
    [Al
     
    2
    Si
     
    4
    O
     
    12
    ] · 2H
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Anatase
    TiO
     
    2
    Reference: [Jensen, M. (1985) The Majuba Hill mine, Pershing County. Mineralogical Record: 16, 57-72. ]
    Site Photo
    Majuba Hill Mine (Mylar Mine), Antelope District, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA
    © Brent Thorne
  • Andalusite
    Al
     
    2
    [O|SiO
     
    4
    ]
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Andalusite
    var: Chiastolite
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Andradite
    Ca
     
    3
    Fe
    3+
    2
    [SiO
     
    4
    ]
     
    3
    Reference: [Rocks & Minerals, Nov. 1999]
  • Anglesite
    PbSO
     
    4
    Reference: [Econ Geol (1981) 76:580-609]
  • Anhydrite
    CaSO
     
    4
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Ankerite
    Ca(Fe
    2+
     
    ,Mg,Mn
    2+
     
    )(CO
     
    3
    )
     
    2
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Anorthite
    var: Labradorite
    (Ca,Na)[Al(Al,Si)Si
     
    2
    O
     
    8
    ]
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Antimony
    Sb
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Antlerite
    Cu
     
    3
    [(OH)
     
    4
    |SO
     
    4
    ]
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • 'Apatite'
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Apatite-(CaF)
    Ca
     
    5
    [F|(PO
     
    4
    )
     
    3
    ]
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Apatite-(CaF)
    var: Carbonate-rich Apatite-(CaF)
    Ca
     
    5
    [(F,O)|(PO
     
    4
    ,CO
     
    3
    )
     
    3
    ]
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Aragonite
    CaCO
     
    3
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Aragonite
    var: Plumboan Aragonite
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Arsendescloizite
    PbZn[OH|AsO
     
    4
    ]
    Colour: orange
    Description: Crystals to 1 mm.
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Arsenic
    As
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Arsenolite
    As
     
    2
    O
     
    3
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Arsenopyrite
    FeAsS - (Fe
     
    0.90
    Co
     
    0.10
    )AsS
    Reference: [Ameican Mineralogist, Volume 63, pages 704-708, 1978]
  • Arthurite
    CuFe
    3+
    2
    [(OH,O)|(AsO
     
    4
    ,PO
     
    4
    ,SO
     
    4
    )]
     
    2
    · 4H
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [Jensen, M. (1985) The Majuba Hill mine, Pershing County. Mineralogical Record: 16, 57-72. ; Ameican Mineralogist, Volume 63, pages 704-708, 1978]
    Site Photo
    Majuba Hill Mine (Mylar Mine), Antelope District, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA
    © 2004 ROM & Krotki
  • Atacamite
    Cu
     
    2
    [(OH)
     
    3
    |Cl]
    Reference: [Jensen, M. (1993) Update on the mineralogy of the Majuba Hill mine, Pershing County. Mineralogical Record: 24, 171-180. ]
    Site Photo
    Majuba Hill Mine (Mylar Mine), Antelope District, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA
    © Brent Thorne
  • Aurichalcite
    (Zn,Cu)
     
    5
    [(OH)
     
    3
    |CO
     
    3
    ]
     
    2
    Reference: []
  • Autunite
    Ca(UO
     
    2
    )
     
    2
    (PO
     
    4
    )
     
    2
    ·11H
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • 'Axinite'
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Azurite
    Cu
     
    3
    [OH|CO
     
    3
    ]
     
    2
    Reference: [Jensen, M. (1993) Update on the mineralogy of the Majuba Hill mine, Pershing County. Mineralogical Record: 24, 171-180. ; Ameican Mineralogist, Volume 63, pages 704-708, 1978]
    Site Photo
    Copper Stope, Majuba Hill Mine (Mylar Mine), Antelope District, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA
     
  • Barrerite
    (Na,K,Ca
     
    0.5
    )
     
    2
    [Al
     
    2
    Si
     
    7
    O
     
    18
    ] · 7H
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Baryte
    BaSO
     
    4
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
    Site Photo
    Rosebud Mine (Hecla Rosebud Mine), Rosebud District, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA
    © 2001 John H. Betts
  • Bementite
    Mn
     
    5
    Si
     
    4
    O
     
    10
    (OH)
     
    6
    Reference: [NBMG Bull 89 Geology and Mineral Resources of Pershing County, Nevada]
  • Beryl
    Be
     
    3
    Al
     
    2
    Si
     
    6
    O
     
    18
    Reference: [Palache, C., Berman, H., & Frondel, C. (1951), The System of Mineralogy of James Dwight Dana and Edward Salisbury Dana, Yale University 1837-1892, Volume II: 1077; MacFall, 1951. Gem Hunter's Guide, 1st ed.]
  • Beryl
    var: Emerald
    Reference: [MacFall, 1951. Gem Hunter's Guide, 1st ed.]
  • Beudantite
    PbFe
     
    3
    [(OH)
     
    6
    |SO
     
    4
    |AsO
     
    4
    ]
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Bindheimite
    Pb
     
    2
    Sb
     
    2
    O
     
    6
    (O,OH)
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
    Site Photo
    Humboldt lopolith, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA
    © Christopher O'Neill
  • Biotite
    Reference: [NBMG Bull 89 Geology and Mineral Resources of Pershing County, Nevada]
  • Bismuth
    Bi
    Reference: [Jensen, M. (1993): Update on the mineralogy of the Majuba Hill mine, Pershing County. Mineralogical Record. 24, 171-180. ]
  • Bismuthinite
    Bi
     
    2
    S
     
    3
    Reference: [Jensen, M. (1993): Update on the mineralogy of the Majuba Hill mine, Pershing County. Mineralogical Record. 24, 171-180. ]
  • Bornite
    Cu
     
    5
    FeS
     
    4
    Reference: [Jensen, M. (1993): Update on the mineralogy of the Majuba Hill mine, Pershing County. Mineralogical Record. 24, 171-180. ]
  • Boulangerite
    Pb
     
    5
    Sb
     
    4
    S
     
    11
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Bournonite
    PbCuSbS
     
    3
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Braunite
    Mn
    2+
     
    Mn
    3+
    6
    [O
     
    8
    |SiO
     
    4
    ]
    Reference: [NBMG Bull 89 Geology and Mineral Resources of Pershing County, Nevada]
  • Brochantite
    Cu
     
    4
    [(OH)
     
    6
    |SO
     
    4
    ]
    Reference: [Jensen, M. (1993) Update on the mineralogy of the Majuba Hill mine, Pershing County. Mineralogical Record: 24, 171-180. ; Ameican Mineralogist, Volume 63, pages 704-708, 1978]
    Site Photo
    Majuba Hill Mine (Mylar Mine), Antelope District, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA
    © Brent Thorne 2008
  • Bromargyrite
    AgBr
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Brookite
    TiO
     
    2
    Reference: [Jensen, M. (1993): Update on the mineralogy of the Majuba Hill mine, Pershing County. Mineralogical Record. 24, 171-180. ]
  • Cacoxenite
    Fe
    3+
    24
    Al[(OH)
     
    12
    |O
     
    6
    |(PO
     
    4
    )
     
    17
    ] · 17H
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [MinRec 39:297]
    Site Photo
    Willard mine, Willard District, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA
    © 2008, JGW
  • Calcite
    CaCO
     
    3
    Reference: [Jensen, M. (1993): Update on the mineralogy of the Majuba Hill mine, Pershing County. Mineralogical Record. 24, 171-180. ]
  • Calomel
    Hg
     
    2
    Cl
     
    2
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Cassiterite
    SnO
     
    2
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
    Site Photo
    Majuba Hill Mine (Mylar Mine), Antelope District, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA
    © Brent Thorne
  • Celadonite
    K(Mg,Fe
    2+
     
    )(Fe
    3+
     
    ,Al)[(OH)
     
    2
    |Si
     
    4
    O
     
    10
    ]
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Cerussite
    PbCO
     
    3
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Cervantite
    Sb
    3+
     
    Sb
    5+
     
    O
     
    4
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Chalcanthite
    CuSO
     
    4
    ·5H
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [No reference listed]
  • 'Chalcedony'
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • 'Chalcedony
    var: Agate'
    SiO
     
    2
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Chalcocite
    Cu
     
    2
    S
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Chalcomenite
    Cu[SeO
     
    3
    ] · 2H
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [MinRec 16:63]; Jensen, M. (1993): Update on the mineralogy of the Majuba Hill mine, Pershing County. Mineralogical Record. 24, 171-180. ]
    Site Photo
    Majuba Hill Mine (Mylar Mine), Antelope District, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA
    © 2009 ROM
  • Chalcophanite
    (Zn,Fe,Mn)Mn
     
    3
    O
     
    7
    ·3H
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [Econ Geol (1981) 76:580-609]
  • Chalcophyllite
    Cu
     
    18
    Al
     
    2
    [(OH)
     
    9
    |SO
     
    4
    |AsO
     
    4
    ]
     
    3
    · 33H
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [Palache, C., Berman, H., & Frondel, C. (1951), The System of Minealogy of James Dwight Dana and Edward Salisbury Dana, Yale University 1837-1892, Volume II: 579, 1009; Mineralogical Record: 16: 63, 65; 24: 176.; Ameican Mineralogist, Volume 63, pages 704-708, 1978]
    Site Photo
    Majuba Hill Mine (Mylar Mine), Antelope District, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA
    © Rob Lavinsky
  • Chalcopyrite
    CuFeS
     
    2
    Reference: [Ameican Mineralogist, Volume 63, pages 704-708, 1978]
  • Chamosite
    (Fe
    2+
     
    ,Mg)
     
    5
    Al[(OH)
     
    8
    |AlSi
     
    3
    O
     
    10
    ]
    Reference: [Jensen, M. (1993): Update on the mineralogy of the Majuba Hill mine, Pershing County. Mineralogical Record. 24, 171-180. ]
  • Chenevixite
    Cu
     
    2
    Fe
    3+
    2
    [(OH)
     
    2
    |AsO
     
    4
    ]
     
    2
    Reference: [Jensen, M. (1993): Update on the mineralogy of the Majuba Hill mine, Pershing County. Mineralogical Record. 24, 171-180. ]
    Site Photo
    Majuba Hill Mine (Mylar Mine), Antelope District, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA
    © John Sobolewski
  • Chlorargyrite
    AgCl
    Reference: [Jensen, M. (1993) Update on the mineralogy of the Majuba Hill mine, Pershing County. Mineralogical Record: 24, 171-180. ]
    Site Photo
    Majuba Hill Mine (Mylar Mine), Antelope District, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA
    © Brent Thorne 2008
  • Chlorargyrite
    var: Bromian Chlorargyrite
    Ag(Cl,Br)
    Reference: [Econ Geol (1981) 76:580-609]
  • 'Chlorite Group'
    Reference: [NBMG Bull 89 Geology and Mineral Resources of Pershing County, Nevada]
  • Chrysocolla
    (Cu,Al)
     
    2
    H
     
    2
    Si
     
    2
    O
     
    5
    (OH)
     
    4
    ·nH
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [MinRecord 29:209]; American Mineralogist, Volume 63, pages 704-708, 1978]
  • Cinnabar
    HgS
    Reference: [Palache, C., Berman, H., & Frondel, C. (1951), The System of Mineralogy of James Dwight Dana and Edward Salisbury Dana, Yale University 1837-1892, Volume II: 90.]
    Site Photo
    Antelope Springs District, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA
    © Rob Lavinsky
  • Clinochlore
    (Mg,Fe
    2+
     
    )
     
    5
    Al[(OH)
     
    8
    |AlSi
     
    3
    O
     
    10
    ]
    Reference: [NBMG Spec Pub 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Clinoclase
    Cu
     
    3
    [(OH)
     
    3
    |AsO
     
    4
    ]
    Reference: [Palache, C., Berman, H., & Frondel, C. (1951), The System of Mineralogy of James Dwight Dana and Edward Salisbury Dana, Yale University 1837-1892, Volume II: 789.; Ameican Mineralogist, Volume 63, pages 704-708, 1978]
    Site Photo
    Majuba Hill Mine (Mylar Mine), Antelope District, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA
    © 2005 D. Schläfli
  • Clinoenstatite
    Mg
     
    2
    [Si
     
    2
    O
     
    6
    ]
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • 'Clinoptilolite'
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Clinozoisite
    {Ca
     
    2
    }{Al
     
    3
    }[O|OH|SiO
     
    4
    |Si
     
    2
    O
     
    7
    ]
    Reference: [Jensen, M. (1993): Update on the mineralogy of the Majuba Hill mine, Pershing County. Mineralogical Record. 24, 171-180. ]
    Site Photo
    Nightingale District, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA
    © 07 David Aldridge
  • Conichalcite
    CaCu[OH|AsO
     
    4
    ]
    Reference: [Jensen, M. (1993): Update on the mineralogy of the Majuba Hill mine, Pershing County. Mineralogical Record. 24, 171-180. ]
  • Connellite
    Cu
     
    19
    [(OH)
     
    32
    |SO
     
    4
    |Cl
     
    4
    ] · 3H
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [Jensen, M. (1993): Update on the mineralogy of the Majuba Hill mine, Pershing County. Mineralogical Record. 24, 171-180. ]
    Site Photo
    Majuba Hill Mine (Mylar Mine), Antelope District, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA
    © Brent Thorne
  • Copper
    Cu
    Reference: [Jensen, M. (1993): Update on the mineralogy of the Majuba Hill mine, Pershing County. Mineralogical Record. 24, 171-180. ]
    Site Photo
    Majuba Hill Mine (Mylar Mine), Antelope District, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA
    © Brent Thorne
  • 'Copper Stain'
    Reference: [NBMG Bull 89 Geology and Mineral Resources of Pershing County, Nevada]
  • Cornetite ?
    Cu
     
    3
    [(OH)
     
    3
    |PO
     
    4
    ]
    Reference: [Palache, C., Berman, H., & Frondel, C. (1951), The System of Mineralogy of James Dwight Dana and Edward Salisbury Dana, Yale University 1837-1892, Volume II: 861; Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology Special Publication 31: Minerals of Nevada.]
  • Cornubite
    Cu
     
    5
    [(OH)
     
    2
    |AsO
     
    4
    ]
     
    2
    Reference: [Handbook of Mineralogy - Anthony, Bideaux, Bladh, Nichols]
    Site Photo
    Majuba Hill Mine (Mylar Mine), Antelope District, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA
    © Brhounds
  • Cornwallite
    Cu
     
    5
    [(OH)
     
    2
    |AsO
     
    4
    ]
     
    2
    Reference: [Handbook of Mineralogy - Anthony, Bideaux, Bladh, Nichols; Ameican Mineralogist, Volume 63, pages 704-708, 1978]
    Site Photo
    Majuba Hill Mine (Mylar Mine), Antelope District, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA
    © fabreminerals.com
  • Corundum
    Al
     
    2
    O
     
    3
    Habit: 30 micron crystals
    Reference: [Ma, C. & Rossman, G.R. (2006)]
  • Coulsonite
    FeV
     
    2
    O
     
    4
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Covellite
    CuS
    Reference: [Jensen, M. (1993): Update on the mineralogy of the Majuba Hill mine, Pershing County. Mineralogical Record. 24, 171-180. ]
  • Crandallite
    CaAl
     
    3
    [(OH)
     
    5
    |(PO
     
    4
    )
     
    2
    ] · H
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [MinRec 39:297]
  • Cristobalite
    SiO
     
    2
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Cubanite
    CuFe
     
    2
    S
     
    3
    Reference: [Jensen, M. (1993): Update on the mineralogy of the Majuba Hill mine, Pershing County. Mineralogical Record. 24, 171-180. ]
  • Cuprite
    Cu
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [Jensen, M. (1985) The Majuba Hill mine, Pershing County. Mineralogical Record: 16, 57-72. ]
    Site Photo
    Majuba Hill Mine (Mylar Mine), Antelope District, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA
    © Brent Thorne
  • Cyanotrichite
    Cu
     
    4
    Al
     
    2
    [(OH)
     
    12
    |SO
     
    4
    ] · 2H
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [Palache, C., Berman, H., & Frondel, C. (1951), The System of Mineralogy of James Dwight Dana and Edward Salisbury Dana, Yale University 1837-1892, Volume II: 579.]
    Site Photo
    Majuba Hill Mine (Mylar Mine), Antelope District, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA
    © Brent Thorne
  • Dadsonite (TL)
    Pb
     
    23
    Sb
     
    25
    S
     
    60
    Cl
    Type Locality: Red Bird Mine, Antelope Springs District, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada; Mineralogical Magazine 1969 37 : 437-441]
  • Delafossite
    CuFeO
     
    2
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Devilline
    CaCu
     
    4
    (SO
     
    4
    )
     
    2
    (OH)
     
    6
    ·3H
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [Jensen, M. (1993): Update on the mineralogy of the Majuba Hill mine, Pershing County. Mineralogical Record. 24, 171-180. ]
  • 'Diatomaceous Earth'
    Reference: []
  • Dickite
    Al
     
    2
    Si
     
    2
    O
     
    5
    (OH)
     
    4
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Digenite
    Cu
     
    9
    S
     
    5
    Reference: [Jensen, M. (1993): Update on the mineralogy of the Majuba Hill mine, Pershing County. Mineralogical Record. 24, 171-180. ]
  • Diopside
    CaMg[Si
     
    2
    O
     
    6
    ]
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Djurleite
    Cu
     
    31
    S
     
    16
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Dolomite
    CaMg(CO
     
    3
    )
     
    2
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Dufrénite
    Ca
     
    0.5
    Fe
    2+
     
    Fe
    3+
    5
    [(OH)
     
    3
    |(PO
     
    4
    )
     
    2
    ]
     
    2
    · 2H
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [MinRec 39:297]
  • Dumortierite
    (Al,Fe
    3+
     
    )
     
    7
    [O
     
    3
    |BO
     
    3
    |(SiO
     
    4
    )
     
    3
    ]
    Habit: Crystalline masses, fibers, crystals
    Colour: Cobalt blue to deep pink, lavender
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
    Site Photo
    Champion mine (Champion Sillimanite Co. Quarry), Sacramento District, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA
    © 2008 Jesse Crawford
  • Edgarbaileyite
    (Hg-Hg)
     
    3
    [Si
     
    2
    O
     
    7
    ]
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Enargite
    Cu
     
    3
    AsS
     
    4
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada; Jensen, M. (1993): Update on the mineralogy of the Majuba Hill mine, Pershing County. Mineralogical Record. 24, 171-180. ]
  • Enstatite
    var: Bronzite
    (Mg,Fe
    2+
     
    )
     
    2
    [SiO
     
    3
    ]
     
    2
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Epidote
    {Ca
     
    2
    }{Al
     
    2
    Fe
    3+
     
    }[O|OH|SiO
     
    4
    |Si
     
    2
    O
     
    7
    ]
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Epsomite
    MgSO
     
    4
    ·7H
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [MinRec 16:66]
  • 'Erionite'
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Fayalite
    Fe
    2+
    2
    [SiO
     
    4
    ]
    Reference: [www.meteorites4sale.net/MET_B.HTM ]
  • 'Ferrierite'
    (Na,K)
     
    2
    MgAl
     
    3
    Si
     
    15
    O
     
    36
    (OH)·9H
     
    2
    O
    Habit: To 12 microns
    Reference: [AmMin 77:314 (1992)]
  • Fluellite
    Al
     
    2
    [F
     
    2
    |OH|PO
     
    4
    ] · 7H
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [MinRec 39:297]
    Site Photo
    Willard mine, Willard District, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA
     
  • Fluorite
    CaF
     
    2
    Reference: [ Jensen, M. (1985) The Majuba Hill mine, Pershing County. Mineralogical Record: 16, 57-72. ]
    Site Photo
    "Seven Devils claim", Pershing Co., Nevada, USA
    © Alan Goldstein
  • Freibergite
    (Ag
     
    4+2x
    Cu
     
    2-2x
    )[(Cu, Ag)
     
    4
    (Fe, Zn)
     
    2
    ]Sb
     
    4
    S
     
    12
    S
     
    1-x
    (0 < x < 1)
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Fergusonite-(Y)
    YNbO
     
    4
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Galena
    PbS
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Galena
    var: Argentiferous Galena
    Reference: [NBMG Bull 89 Geology and Mineral Resources of Pershing County, Nevada]
  • Ganterite
    (Ba,Na,K)(Al,Mg)
     
    2
    [(OH)
     
    2
    |AlSi
     
    3
    O
     
    10
    ]
    Reference: [Ma, C. & Rossman, G.R. (2006)]
    Site Photo
    Lincoln Hill dumortierite deposit, Rochester District, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA
    © Caltech
  • 'Garnet Group'
    X
     
    3
    Z
     
    2
    (TO
     
    4
    )
     
    3
    (X = Ca, Fe, etc·, Z = Al, Cr, etc·, T = Si, As, V)
    Reference: [NBMG Bull 89 Geology and Mineral Resources of Pershing County, Nevada]
  • Goethite
    α-Fe
    3+
     
    O(OH)
    Reference: [MinRecord 29:209]
  • Gold
    Au
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
    Site Photo
    Majuba placer, Antelope District, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA
    © Rob Lavinsky
  • Gold
    var: Electrum
    (Au, Ag)
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Goudeyite (TL)
    (Al,Y)Cu
     
    6
    [(OH)
     
    6
    |(AsO
     
    4
    )
     
    3
    ] · 3H
     
    2
    O
    Type Locality: Majuba Hill Mine (Mylar Mine), Antelope District, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada; Ameican Mineralogist, Volume 63, pages 704-708, 1978]
    Site Photo
    Majuba Hill Mine (Mylar Mine), Antelope District, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA
    © 2004 JBS
  • Grossular
    Ca
     
    3
    Al
     
    2
    [SiO
     
    4
    ]
     
    3
    Reference: [NBMG Spec Pub 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • 'Gummite'
    Reference: [NBMG Bull 89 Geology and Mineral Resources of Pershing County, Nevada]
  • Gypsum
    Ca[SO
     
    4
    ] · 2H
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Gypsum
    var: Selenite
    Reference: [Collected by and in the collection of Brent Thorne]
    Site Photo
    Majuba Hill Mine (Mylar Mine), Antelope District, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA
    © Brent Thorne 2008
  • Hedenbergite
    CaFe
    2+
     
    [Si
     
    2
    O
     
    6
    ]
    Reference: [NBMG Bull 89 Geology and Mineral Resources of Pershing County, Nevada]
  • Hematite
    Fe
     
    2
    O
     
    3
    Reference: [NBMG Bull 89 Geology and Mineral Resources of Pershing County, Nevada]
  • Hematite
    var: Martite
    Reference: [NBMG Bull 89 Geology and Mineral Resources of Pershing County, Nevada]
  • Hemimorphite
    Zn
     
    4
    [(OH)
     
    2
    |Si
     
    2
    O
     
    7
    ] · H
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • 'Hornblende'
    Reference: [NBMG Bull 89 Geology and Mineral Resources of Pershing County, Nevada]
  • Hübnerite
    MnWO
     
    4
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Ilmenite
    Fe
    2+
     
    TiO
     
    3
    Reference: [www.meteorites4sale.net/MET_B.HTM ]
  • Iodargyrite
    AgI
    Reference: [Jensen, M. (1993) Update on the mineralogy of the Majuba Hill mine, Pershing County. Mineralogical Record: 24, 171-180. ]
    Site Photo
    Majuba Hill Mine (Mylar Mine), Antelope District, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA
    © 2003 ROM
  • Jamesonite
    Pb
     
    4
    FeSb
     
    6
    S
     
    14
    Reference: [Dana 6:122; Dana 7:II:1019.]
  • Jarosite
    KFe
    3+
     
     
    3
    [(OH)
     
    3
    |SO
     
    4
    ]
     
    2
    Reference: [Jensen, M. (1993): Update on the mineralogy of the Majuba Hill mine, Pershing County. Mineralogical Record. 24, 171-180. ]
  • Kaolinite
    Al
     
    2
    Si
     
    2
    O
     
    5
    (OH)
     
    4
    Reference: [Jensen, M. (1993): Update on the mineralogy of the Majuba Hill mine, Pershing County. Mineralogical Record. 24, 171-180. ]
  • Kermesite
    Sb
     
    2
    S
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • 'K Feldspar'
    Reference: [Econ Geol (1981) 76:580-609]
  • Langite
    Cu
     
    4
    [(OH)
     
    6
    |SO
     
    4
    ] · 2H
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [Jensen, M. (1993): Update on the mineralogy of the Majuba Hill mine, Pershing County. Mineralogical Record. 24, 171-180. ]
    Site Photo
    Majuba Hill Mine (Mylar Mine), Antelope District, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA
    © Brent Thorne
  • Laumontite
    CaAl
     
    2
    Si
     
    4
    O
     
    12
    ·4H
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [Jensen, M. (1993): Update on the mineralogy of the Majuba Hill mine, Pershing County. Mineralogical Record. 24, 171-180. ]
  • Lavendulan
    NaCaCu
     
    5
    [Cl|(AsO
     
    4
    )
     
    4
    ] · 5H
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [Jensen, M. (1993): Update on the mineralogy of the Majuba Hill mine, Pershing County. Mineralogical Record. 24, 171-180. ]
  • Lepidolite
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Libethenite ?
    Cu
     
    2
    [OH|PO
     
    4
    ]
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada; Jensen, M. (1993): Update on the mineralogy of the Majuba Hill mine, Pershing County. Mineralogical Record. 24, 171-180. ]
  • Limonite
    FeO(OH)·nH
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [NBMG Bull 89 Geology and Mineral Resources of Pershing County, Nevada]
  • Lindackerite
    CuCu
     
    4
    [HAsO
     
    4
    |AsO
     
    4
    ]
     
    2
    · 8-9H
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Livingstonite
    HgSb
     
    4
    S
     
    8
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Luetheite
    Cu
     
    2
    Al
     
    2
    [(OH)
     
    2
    |AsO
     
    4
    ]
     
    2
    Reference: [Jensen, M. (1993): Update on the mineralogy of the Majuba Hill mine, Pershing County. Mineralogical Record. 24, 171-180. ]
    Site Photo
    Majuba Hill Mine (Mylar Mine), Antelope District, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA
    © 2009 ROM
  • Magnetite
    Fe
    2+
     
    Fe
    3+
    2
    O
     
    4
    Reference: [Jensen, M. (1993): Update on the mineralogy of the Majuba Hill mine, Pershing County. Mineralogical Record. 24, 171-180. ]
  • Magnetite
    var: Titaniferous Magnetite
    Fe
    2+
     
    (Fe
    3+
     
    ,Ti)
     
    2
    O
     
    4
    Reference: [NBMG Bull 89 Geology and Mineral Resources of Pershing County, Nevada]
  • Malachite
    Cu
     
    2
    [(OH)
     
    2
    |CO
     
    3
    ]
    Reference: [Ameican Mineralogist, Volume 63, pages 704-708, 1978]
  • Marcasite
    FeS
     
    2
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Massicot
    PbO
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Meionite
    Ca
     
    4
    [CO
     
    3
    |(Al
     
    2
    Si
     
    2
    O
     
    8
    )
     
    3
    ]
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Melanterite
    FeSO
     
    4
    ·7H
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [Econ Geol (1981) 76:580-609]
  • Melanterite
    var: Cuprian Melanterite
    (Fe,Cu)SO
     
    4
    ·7H
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Meneghinite
    Pb
     
    13
    CuSb
     
    7
    S
     
    24
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Mercury
    Hg
    Reference: [Palache, C., Berman, H., & Frondel, C. (1951), The System of Mineralogy of James Dwight Dana and Edward Salisbury Dana, Yale University 1837-1892, Volume II: 90.]
  • Metacinnabar
    HgS
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Metatorbernite
    Cu(UO
     
    2
    )
     
    2
    [PO
     
    4
    ]
     
    2
    · 8H
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [Jensen, M. (1993): Update on the mineralogy of the Majuba Hill mine, Pershing County. Mineralogical Record. 24, 171-180. ]
  • Metazeunerite
    Cu(UO
     
    2
    )
     
    2
    [AsO
     
    4
    ]
     
    2
    · 8H
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [Palache, C., Berman, H., & Frondel, C. (1951), The System of Mineralogy of James Dwight Dana and Edward Salisbury Dana, Yale University 1837-1892, Volume II: 994.; Ameican Mineralogist, Volume 63, pages 704-708, 1978]
    Site Photo
    Majuba Hill Mine (Mylar Mine), Antelope District, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA
    © Rob Lavinsky
  • Meurigite-K
    [K(H
     
    2
    O)
     
    2.5
    ][Fe
    3+
    8
    (PO
     
    4
    )
     
    6
    (OH)
     
    7
    (H
     
    2
    O)
     
    4
    ]
    Reference: [MinRec 39:297]
  • Miargyrite
    AgSbS
     
    2
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
    Site Photo
    Rosebud Mine (Hecla Rosebud Mine), Rosebud District, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA
    © Elmar Lackner
  • Microcline
    K[AlSi
     
    3
    O
     
    8
    ]
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Minyulite
    KAl
     
    2
    [(OH,F)|(PO
     
    4
    )
     
    2
    ] · 4H
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [MinRec 39:297]
    Site Photo
    Willard mine, Willard District, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA
    © 2007, JGW
  • Mirabilite
    Na
     
    2
    SO
     
    4
    ·10H
     
    2
    O
    Description: Occurs on alkali flats in the valley.
    Reference: [Palache, C., Berman, H., & Frondel, C. (1951), The System of Mineralogy of James Dwight Dana and Edward Salisbury Dana, Yale University 1837-1892, Volume II: 441.]
  • Mixite
    BiCu
     
    6
    [(OH)
     
    6
    |(AsO
     
    4
    )
     
    3
    ] · 3H
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [ Jensen, M. (1985) The Majuba Hill mine, Pershing County. Mineralogical Record: 16, 57-72. ]
    Site Photo
    Majuba Hill Mine (Mylar Mine), Antelope District, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA
    © 2003DM
  • Molybdenite
    MoS
     
    2
    Reference: [Jensen, M. (1993) Update on the mineralogy of the Majuba Hill mine, Pershing County. Mineralogical Record: 24, 171-180. ]
    Site Photo
    Majuba Hill Mine (Mylar Mine), Antelope District, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA
    © Brent Thorne 2008
  • Montgomeryite
    Ca
     
    4
    MgAl
     
    4
    [(OH)
     
    2
    |(PO
     
    4
    )
     
    3
    ]
     
    2
    · 12H
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Monticellite
    CaMg[SiO
     
    4
    ]
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Montmorillonite
    (Na,Ca)
     
    0.33
    (Al,Mg)
     
    2
    Si
     
    4
    O
     
    10
    (OH)
     
    2
    ·nH
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [Jensen, M. (1993): Update on the mineralogy of the Majuba Hill mine, Pershing County. Mineralogical Record. 24, 171-180. ]
  • Mordenite
    (Na
     
    2
    ,Ca,K
     
    2
    )Al
     
    2
    Si
     
    10
    O
     
    24
    ·7H
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Mosesite
    [Hg
     
    2
    N]
    +
     
    (Cl,SO
     
    4
    ,MoO
     
    4
    ) · H
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [Palache, C., Berman, H., & Frondel, C. (1951), The System of Mineralogy of James Dwight Dana and Edward Salisbury Dana, Yale University 1837-1892, Volume II: 90.]
  • Mottramite
    Pb(Cu,Zn)[OH|VO
     
    4
    ]
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Muscovite
    KAl
     
    2
    [(OH)
     
    2
    |AlSi
     
    3
    O
     
    10
    ]
    Reference: [Jensen, M. (1993): Update on the mineralogy of the Majuba Hill mine, Pershing County. Mineralogical Record. 24, 171-180. ]
  • Muscovite
    var: Fuchsite
    K(Al,Cr)
     
    3
    Si
     
    3
    O
     
    10
    (OH)
     
    2
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Naumannite
    Ag
     
    2
    Se
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Offretite
    KCaMgAl
     
    5
    Si
     
    13
    O
     
    36
    ·16H
     
    2
    O or near
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Olivenite
    Cu
     
    2
    [OH|AsO
     
    4
    ]
    Reference: [Palache, C., Berman, H., & Frondel, C. (1951), The System of Mineralogy of James Dwight Dana and Edward Salisbury Dana, Yale University 1837-1892, Volume II: 861.; Ameican Mineralogist, Volume 63, pages 704-708, 1978]
    Site Photo
    Majuba Hill Mine (Mylar Mine), Antelope District, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA
     
  • 'Olivine'
    (Mg,Fe
    2+
     
    )
     
    2
    [SiO
     
    4
    ]
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Opal
    SiO
     
    2
    ·nH
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Opal
    var: Opal-AN
    SiO
     
    2
    ·nH
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Orpiment
    As
     
    2
    S
     
    3
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Orthoclase
    K[AlSi
     
    3
    O
     
    8
    ]
    Reference: [Jensen, M. (1993): Update on the mineralogy of the Majuba Hill mine, Pershing County. Mineralogical Record. 24, 171-180. ]
  • Owyheeite
    Ag
     
    3+x
    Pb
     
    10-2x
    Sb
     
    11+x
    S
     
    28
    , -0.13 < x > +0.20
    Reference: [Dana 7:I:423.]
  • Parnauite (TL)
    Cu
     
    9
    [(OH)
     
    10
    |SO
     
    4
    |(AsO
     
    4
    )
     
    2
    ] · 7H
     
    2
    O
    Type Locality: Majuba Hill Mine (Mylar Mine), Antelope District, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA
    Reference: [American Mineralogist, Volume 63, pages 704-708, 1978]
    Site Photo
    Majuba Hill Mine (Mylar Mine), Antelope District, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA
    © 2004 ROM
  • Pharmacolite
    CaHAsO
     
    4
    ·2H
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Pharmacosiderite
    KFe
    3+
    4
    [(OH)
     
    4
    |(AsO
     
    4
    )
     
    3
    ] · 6-7H
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [Jensen, M. (1993) Update on the mineralogy of the Majuba Hill mine, Pershing County. Mineralogical Record: 24, 171-180. ; Ameican Mineralogist, Volume 63, pages 704-708, 1978]
    Site Photo
    Majuba Hill Mine (Mylar Mine), Antelope District, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA
    © 2003 DM
  • 'Pharmacosiderite Group'
    Reference: [Collected by and in the collection of Brent Thorne]
    Site Photo
    Majuba Hill Mine (Mylar Mine), Antelope District, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA
    © Brent Thorne 2008
  • 'Phillipsite'
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Phlogopite
    KMg
     
    3
    [(OH,F)
     
    2
    |AlSi
     
    3
    O
     
    10
    ]
    Reference: [Palache, C., Berman, H., & Frondel, C. (1951), The System of Mineralogy of James Dwight Dana and Edward Salisbury Dana, Yale University 1837-1892, Volume II: 1077; NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Phosphuranylite
    (H
     
    3
    O)
     
    3
    KCa(UO
     
    2
    )
     
    7
    [O|PO
     
    4
    ]
     
    4
    · 8H
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Pickeringite
    MgAl
     
    2
    (SO
     
    4
    )
     
    4
    ·22H
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [R. C. Peterson et al.: Am. Min.: 90 (2005), in press]
  • Piemontite
    {Ca
     
    2
    }{Al
     
    2
    Mn
    3+
     
    }[O|OH|SiO
     
    4
    |Si
     
    2
    O
     
    7
    ]
    Reference: [NBMG Bull 89 Geology and Mineral Resources of Pershing County, Nevada]
  • Pitticite
    [Fe, SO
     
    4
    , AsO
     
    4
    , H
     
    2
    O] ?
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
    Site Photo
    Majuba Hill Mine (Mylar Mine), Antelope District, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA
    © 2008 Jesse Crawford
  • Plumbojarosite
    PbFe
    3+
    6
    [(OH)
     
    3
    |SO
     
    4
    ]
     
    4
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Polybasite
    [(Ag,Cu)
     
    6
    (Sb,As)
     
    2
    S
     
    7
    ][Ag
     
    9
    CuS
     
    4
    ]
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Posnjakite
    Cu
     
    4
    [(OH)
     
    6
    |SO
     
    4
    ] · H
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [Jensen, M. (1993): Update on the mineralogy of the Majuba Hill mine, Pershing County. Mineralogical Record. 24, 171-180. ]
  • Powellite
    Ca[MoO
     
    4
    ]
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Proustite
    Ag
     
    3
    AsS
     
    3
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Pseudomalachite
    Cu
     
    5
    [(OH)
     
    2
    |PO
     
    4
    ]
     
    2
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • 'Psilomelane'
    Reference: [NBMG Bull 89 Geology and Mineral Resources of Pershing County, Nevada]
  • Pyrargyrite
    Ag
     
    3
    SbS
     
    3
    Reference: []
  • Pyrite
    FeS
     
    2
    Reference: [Ameican Mineralogist, Volume 63, pages 704-708, 1978]
  • Pyrolusite
    MnO
     
    2
    Reference: [Jensen, M. (1993): Update on the mineralogy of the Majuba Hill mine, Pershing County. Mineralogical Record. 24, 171-180. ]
  • Pyrope
    Mg
     
    3
    Al
     
    2
    [SiO
     
    4
    ]
     
    3
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Pyrophyllite
    Al
     
    2
    Si
     
    4
    O
     
    10
    (OH)
     
    2
    Reference: [NBMG Bull 89 Geology and Mineral Resources of Pershing County, Nevada]
  • 'Pyroxene Group'
    Reference: [www.meteorites4sale.net/MET_B.HTM ]
  • Pyrrhotite
    Fe
     
    7
    S
     
    8
    , (-4M), also given as Fe
     
    1-x
    S (x = 0 - 0.2)
    Reference: [Ameican Mineralogist, Volume 63, pages 704-708, 1978]
    Site Photo
    Rosebud Mine (Hecla Rosebud Mine), Rosebud District, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA
    © Dan Weinrich
  • Quartz
    SiO
     
    2
    Reference: [Jensen, M. (1993): Update on the mineralogy of the Majuba Hill mine, Pershing County. Mineralogical Record. 24, 171-180. ]
    Site Photo
    Bottomley prospect, San Jacinto District, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA
    © Keith Wood, 2006
  • Quartz
    var: Amethyst
    SiO
     
    2
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Quartz
    var: Chert
    Reference: [NBMG Bull 89 Geology and Mineral Resources of Pershing County, Nevada]
  • Quartz
    var: Rose Quartz
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Quartz
    var: Smoky Quartz
    SiO
     
    2
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Realgar
    As
     
    4
    S
     
    4
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Rhabdophane-(Ce)
    (Ce,La)PO
     
    4
    ·H
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada; Jensen, M. (1993): Update on the mineralogy of the Majuba Hill mine, Pershing County. Mineralogical Record. 24, 171-180. ]
    Site Photo
    Majuba Hill Mine (Mylar Mine), Antelope District, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA
    © 2007 Peter Cristofono
  • Rhodonite
    MnSiO
     
    3
    Reference: [NBMG Bull 89 Geology and Mineral Resources of Pershing County, Nevada]
  • Riebeckite
    [ ][Na
     
    2
    ][Fe
    2+
    3
    Fe
    3+
    2
    ][(OH)
     
    2
    |Si
     
    8
    O
     
    22
    ]
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Robinsonite (TL)
    Pb
     
    4
    Sb
     
    6
    S
     
    13
    Type Locality: Red Bird Mine, Antelope Springs District, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA
    Reference: [Can.Min.: 20:97 (1982); Berry, et al (1952).; Mineralogical Magazine 1969 37 : 437-441]
  • Roméite
    (Ca,Fe,Mn,Na)
     
    2
    (Sb,Ti)
     
    2
    O
     
    6
    (O,OH,F)
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Rosasite
    (Cu,Zn)
     
    2
    [(OH)
     
    2
    |CO
     
    3
    ]
    Reference: []
  • Rutile
    TiO
     
    2
    Reference: [Jensen, M. (1993): Update on the mineralogy of the Majuba Hill mine, Pershing County. Mineralogical Record. 24, 171-180. ]
  • Sanidine
    K[AlSi
     
    3
    O
     
    8
    ]
    Reference: [Jensen, M. (1993): Update on the mineralogy of the Majuba Hill mine, Pershing County. Mineralogical Record. 24, 171-180. ]
  • 'Scapolite'
    Reference: [NBMG Bull 89 Geology and Mineral Resources of Pershing County, Nevada]
  • Scheelite
    Ca[WO
     
    4
    ]
    Reference: [No reference listed]
    Site Photo
    Oreana Tungsten mine (Little Tungsten mine), Rye Patch District, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA
    © Charles Creekmur
  • Schorl
    [Na][Fe
    2+
    3
    ][Al
     
    6
    ][(OH)
     
    3
    |OH|(BO
     
    3
    )
     
    3
    |Si
     
    6
    O
     
    18
    ]
    Reference: [Jensen, M. (1993): Update on the mineralogy of the Majuba Hill mine, Pershing County. Mineralogical Record. 24, 171-180. ]
  • Schröckingerite
    NaCa
     
    3
    (UO
     
    2
    )[F|(CO
     
    3
    )
     
    3
    |SO
     
    4
    ] · 10H
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Schuetteite
    Hg
    2+
    3
    [O
     
    2
    |SO
     
    4
    ]
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Scorodite
    Fe
    3+
     
    AsO
     
    4
    ·2H
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [Ameican Mineralogist, Volume 63, pages 704-708, 1978]
    Site Photo
    Majuba Hill Mine (Mylar Mine), Antelope District, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA
    © 2004 ROM
  • Selenium
    Se
    Reference: [MinRec 39:297]
  • Sénarmontite
    Sb
     
    2
    O
     
    3
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • 'Sericite'
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Serpierite
    Ca(Cu,Zn)
     
    4
    (SO
     
    4
    )
     
    2
    (OH)
     
    6
    ·3H
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Sillimanite
    Al
     
    2
    [O|SiO
     
    4
    ]
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Silver
    Ag
    Reference: [ Jensen, M. (1985) The Majuba Hill mine, Pershing County. Mineralogical Record: 16, 57-72. ]
    Site Photo
    Majuba Hill Mine (Mylar Mine), Antelope District, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA
    © Brent Thorne 2008
  • Smithsonite
    ZnCO
     
    3
    Reference: []
  • Spangolite
    Cu
     
    6
    Al[(OH)
     
    12
    |Cl|SO
     
    4
    ] · 3H
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [Palache, C., Berman, H., & Frondel, C. (1951), The System of Mineralogy of James Dwight Dana and Edward Salisbury Dana, Yale University 1837-1892, Volume II: 579, 1009.; Ameican Mineralogist, Volume 63, pages 704-708, 1978]
    Site Photo
    Majuba Hill Mine (Mylar Mine), Antelope District, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA
    © Brent Thorne
  • Sphalerite
    (Zn,Fe
    2+
     
    )S
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Stannite
    Cu
     
    2
    (Fe,Zn)SnS
     
    4
    Reference: [Jensen, M. (1993): Update on the mineralogy of the Majuba Hill mine, Pershing County. Mineralogical Record. 24, 171-180. ]
  • Stephanite
    Ag
     
    5
    SbS
     
    4
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Stibiconite
    Sb
    3+
     
    Sb
    5+
    2
    O
     
    6
    (OH)
    Reference: [Dana 7:I:598.]
  • Stibnite
    Sb
     
    2
    S
     
    3
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
    Site Photo
    Rosebud Mine (Hecla Rosebud Mine), Rosebud District, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA
     
  • Strashimirite
    Cu
     
    8
    [OH|AsO
     
    4
    ]
     
    4
    · 5H
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada; Ameican Mineralogist, Volume 63, pages 704-708, 1978]
    Site Photo
    Majuba Hill Mine (Mylar Mine), Antelope District, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA
    © 2003 DM
  • Strengite
    FePO
     
    4
    ·2H
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [MinRec 39:297]
  • Stromeyerite
    AgCuS
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Sulphur
    S
     
    8
    Reference: []
    Site Photo
    Rabbit Hole District, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA
     
  • Svanbergite
    SrAl
     
    3
    [(OH)
     
    6
    |SO
     
    4
    |PO
     
    4
    ]
    Reference: [NBMG Spec Pub 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Talc
    Mg
     
    3
    Si
     
    4
    O
     
    10
    (OH)
     
    2
    Reference: [NBMG Spec Pub 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Tangeite
    CaCu[OH|VO
     
    4
    ]
    Reference: [NBMG Spec Pub 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Teallite
    (Pb,Sn)SnS
     
    2
    Reference: [Econ Geol (1981) 76:580-609]
  • Tenorite
    CuO
    Reference: [NBMG Bull 89 Geology and Mineral Resources of Pershing County, Nevada]
  • Tetrahedrite
    (Cu,Fe,Ag,Zn)
     
    12
    Sb
     
    4
    S
     
    13
    Reference: [NBMG Bull 89 Geology and Mineral Resources of Pershing County, Nevada]
  • Thenardite
    Na
     
    2
    SO
     
    4
    Reference: [Jensen, M. (1993): Update on the mineralogy of the Majuba Hill mine, Pershing County. Mineralogical Record. 24, 171-180. ]
  • Thorite
    (Th,U)[SiO
     
    4
    ]
    Reference: [NBMG Spec Pub 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Titanite
    CaTi[O|SiO
     
    4
    ]
    Reference: [Jensen, M. (1993): Update on the mineralogy of the Majuba Hill mine, Pershing County. Mineralogical Record. 24, 171-180. ]
  • Torbernite
    Cu(UO
     
    2
    )
     
    2
    (PO
     
    4
    )
     
    2
    ·12H
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [Jensen, M. (1993): Update on the mineralogy of the Majuba Hill mine, Pershing County. Mineralogical Record. 24, 171-180. ]
    Site Photo
    Majuba Hill Mine (Mylar Mine), Antelope District, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA
    © Don Volkman 01/06
  • 'Tourmaline'
    AD
     
    3
    G
     
    6
    (BO
     
    3
    )
     
    3
    [T
     
    6
    O
     
    18
    ]Y
     
    3
    Z
    Reference: [NBMG Bull 89 Geology and Mineral Resources of Pershing County, Nevada]
    Site Photo
    Majuba Hill Mine (Mylar Mine), Antelope District, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA
    © Brent Thorne 2008
  • Tremolite
    ☐[Ca
     
    2
    ][Mg
     
    5
    ][(OH)
     
    2
    |Si
     
    8
    O
     
    22
    ]
    Reference: [NBMG Bull 89 Geology and Mineral Resources of Pershing County, Nevada]
  • Tridymite
    SiO
     
    2
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Tripuhyite
    Fe
    3+
     
    Sb
    5+
     
    O
     
    4
    Reference: [NBMG Spec Pub 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Troilite
    FeS
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Tungstite
    WO
     
    3
    ·H
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Turquoise
    Cu(Al,Fe
    3+
     
    )
     
    6
    [(OH)
     
    4
    |(PO
     
    4
    )
     
    2
    ]
     
    2
    · 4H
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [NBMG Spec Pub 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Tyrolite
    Ca
     
    2
    Cu
     
    9
    [(OH)
     
    4
    |(H
     
    2
    O)
     
    11
    |CO
     
    3
    |(AsO
     
    4
    )
     
    4
    ] · 0-1H
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [Jensen, M. (1993): Update on the mineralogy of the Majuba Hill mine, Pershing County. Mineralogical Record. 24, 171-180. ]
    Site Photo
    Majuba Hill Mine (Mylar Mine), Antelope District, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA
    © Brent Thorne
  • Ulvöspinel
    Fe
     
    2
    TiO
     
    4
    Reference: [NBMG Spec Pub 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Uraninite
    UO
     
    2
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Uraninite
    var: Pitchblende
    UO
     
    2
    Reference: [NBMG Bull 89 Geology and Mineral Resources of Pershing County, Nevada]
  • Uranophane ?
    Ca(UO
     
    2
    )
     
    2
    [HSiO
     
    4
    ]
     
    2
    · 5H
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [NBMG Spec Pub 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Valentinite
    Sb
     
    2
    O
     
    3
    Reference: [NBMG Spec Pub 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Variscite
    AlPO
     
    4
    ·2H
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [MinRec 39:297]; MinRec 32:239]
  • Vesuvianite
    Ca
     
    10
    (Mg,Fe)
     
    2
    Al
     
    4
    Si
     
    9
    O
     
    34
    (OH)
     
    4
    Reference: [NBMG Spec Pub 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • 'Wad'
    Reference: [NBMG Bull 89 Geology and Mineral Resources of Pershing County, Nevada]
  • Wavellite
    Al
     
    3
    [(OH,F)
     
    3
    |(PO
     
    4
    )
     
    2
    ] · 5H
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [NBMG Spec Pub 31 Minerals of Nevada]
    Site Photo
    Willard mine, Willard District, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA
    © DM 05
  • Wolframite
    (Fe
    2+
     
    )WO
     
    4
     
     
    to (Mn
    2+
     
    )WO
     
    4
    Reference: [NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Wollastonite
    Ca[SiO
     
    3
    ]
    Reference: [NBMG Spec Pub 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Wroewolfeite
    Cu
     
    4
    [(OH)
     
    6
    |SO
     
    4
    ] · 2H
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [NBMG Spec Pub 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Wulfenite
    Pb[MoO
     
    4
    ]
    Reference: [NBMG Spec Pub 31 Minerals of Nevada]
  • Xenotime-(Y)
    YPO
     
    4
    Reference: [Jensen, M. (1993): Update on the mineralogy of the Majuba Hill mine, Pershing County. Mineralogical Record. 24, 171-180. ]
  • Zeunerite
    Cu(UO
     
    2
    )
     
    2
    (AsO
     
    4
    )
     
    2
    ·12H
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [MinRec 16:71]; Jensen, M. (1993): Update on the mineralogy of the Majuba Hill mine, Pershing County. Mineralogical Record. 24, 171-180. ]
    Site Photo
    Majuba Hill Mine (Mylar Mine), Antelope District, Pershing Co., Nevada, USA
    © Don Volkman 03/06
  • Zircon
    Zr[SiO
     
    4
    ]
    Reference: [Jensen, M. (1993): Update on the mineralogy of the Majuba Hill mine, Pershing County. Mineralogical Record. 24, 171-180. ]
  • Zoisite
    {Ca
     
    2
    }{Al
     
    3
    }[O|OH|SiO
     
    4
    |Si
     
    2
    O
     
    7
    ]
    Reference: [Rocks & Minerals, Nov. 1999]


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