A former U-V-Cu-Pb-Zn occurrence/mine located in the SE¼SW¼NW¼ sec. 9, T26S, R9E, SLM, on Bureau of Land Management administered land. Discovered in 1952 by Mr. Vernon J. Pick. First produced in 1952. Owned by Central Oil and Minerals, Utah (1977). Operated by Hunt Mining (1977). USGS MRDS stated accuracy for this locality is 10 meters.

Mineralization is an U-V deposit hosted in Late Triassic mudstone and sandstone of the Chinle Formation-Monitor Butte Member. The ore body is a replacement tabular-blanket body that strikes N68E and dips 9SE at a thickness of 6.1 meters, width of 15.24 meters and a length of 45.72 meters and a depth-to-top of 45.72 meters and a depth-to-bottom of 213.36 meters. Primary ore control was lithology. Conflicting data regarding the ore body statistics are provided in MRDS file #10227306: strike = N75E, dip = 6S, thickness = 2.4 meters, width = 122 meters, length = 152 meters, depth-to-top = 0 meters, and, the area of coverage = 0.2 HA. Wallrock alteration is slight (carbonitization) and bleaching in the sandstone and mudstone. Local rocks include Triassic (1) sedimentary rocks in Salt southeastern Utah.

Regional geologic structures include the San Rafael Swell. Local structures include N-S-trending fractures. Relevant tectonic structures include a stable platform.

Workings include unspecified underground openings with a length of 1,524 meters and an overall depth of 213.36 meters.

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Mineral List

12 valid minerals.

Rock Types Recorded

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ⓘ Mudstone

ⓘ Sandstone

Detailed Mineral List:

ⓘ Boltwoodite

Formula: (K,Na)(UO₂)(SiO₃OH) · 1.5H₂O

References:

(2005) Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS), US Geological Survey.

ⓘ Carnotite

Formula: K₂(UO₂)₂(VO₄)₂ · 3H₂O

References:

(2005) Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS), US Geological Survey.

ⓘ Goethite

Formula: α-Fe³⁺O(OH)

References:

(2005) Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS), US Geological Survey.

ⓘ Gypsum

Formula: CaSO₄ · 2H₂O

References:

(2005) Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS), US Geological Survey.

ⓘ Hematite

Formula: Fe₂O₃

References:

(2005) Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS), US Geological Survey.

ⓘ Malachite

Formula: Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂

References:

(2005) Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS), US Geological Survey.

ⓘ Pyrite

Formula: FeS₂

References:

(2005) Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS), US Geological Survey.

ⓘ Quartz

Formula: SiO₂

References:

(2005) Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS), US Geological Survey.

ⓘ Sphalerite

Formula: ZnS

References:

DANA R. KELLEY AND PAUL F. KERR (1958) URANO-ORGANIC ORE AT TEMPLE MOUNTAIN, UTAH. BULLETIN OF THE GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA VOL. 69. PP. 701-756.

ⓘ Torbernite

Formula: Cu(UO₂)₂(PO₄)₂ · 12H₂O

References:

(2005) Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS), US Geological Survey.

ⓘ Uraninite

Formula: UO₂

References:

(2005) Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS), US Geological Survey.

ⓘ Zippeite

Formula: K₃(UO₂)₄(SO₄)₂O₃(OH) · 3H₂O

References:

(2005) Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS), US Geological Survey.

Gallery:

List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification

Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts
ⓘ	Sphalerite	2.CB.05a	ZnS
ⓘ	Pyrite	2.EB.05a	FeS₂
Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides
ⓘ	Goethite	4.00.	α-Fe³⁺O(OH)
ⓘ	Hematite	4.CB.05	Fe₂O₃
ⓘ	Quartz	4.DA.05	SiO₂
ⓘ	Uraninite	4.DL.05	UO₂
ⓘ	Carnotite	4.HB.05	K₂(UO₂)₂(VO₄)₂ · 3H₂O
Group 5 - Nitrates and Carbonates
ⓘ	Malachite	5.BA.10	Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂
Group 7 - Sulphates, Chromates, Molybdates and Tungstates
ⓘ	Gypsum	7.CD.40	CaSO₄ · 2H₂O
ⓘ	Zippeite	7.EC.05	K₃(UO₂)₄(SO₄)₂O₃(OH) · 3H₂O
Group 8 - Phosphates, Arsenates and Vanadates
ⓘ	Torbernite	8.EB.05	Cu(UO₂)₂(PO₄)₂ · 12H₂O
Group 9 - Silicates
ⓘ	Boltwoodite	9.AK.15	(K,Na)(UO₂)(SiO₃OH) · 1.5H₂O

List of minerals for each chemical element

H	Hydrogen
H	ⓘ Boltwoodite	(K,Na)(UO₂)(SiO₃OH) · 1.5H₂O
H	ⓘ Carnotite	K₂(UO₂)₂(VO₄)₂ · 3H₂O
H	ⓘ Goethite	α-Fe³⁺O(OH)
H	ⓘ Gypsum	CaSO₄ · 2H₂O
H	ⓘ Malachite	Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂
H	ⓘ Torbernite	Cu(UO₂)₂(PO₄)₂ · 12H₂O
H	ⓘ Zippeite	K₃(UO₂)₄(SO₄)₂O₃(OH) · 3H₂O
C	Carbon
C	ⓘ Malachite	Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂
O	Oxygen
O	ⓘ Boltwoodite	(K,Na)(UO₂)(SiO₃OH) · 1.5H₂O
O	ⓘ Carnotite	K₂(UO₂)₂(VO₄)₂ · 3H₂O
O	ⓘ Goethite	α-Fe³⁺O(OH)
O	ⓘ Gypsum	CaSO₄ · 2H₂O
O	ⓘ Hematite	Fe₂O₃
O	ⓘ Malachite	Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂
O	ⓘ Quartz	SiO₂
O	ⓘ Torbernite	Cu(UO₂)₂(PO₄)₂ · 12H₂O
O	ⓘ Uraninite	UO₂
O	ⓘ Zippeite	K₃(UO₂)₄(SO₄)₂O₃(OH) · 3H₂O
Na	Sodium
Na	ⓘ Boltwoodite	(K,Na)(UO₂)(SiO₃OH) · 1.5H₂O
Si	Silicon
Si	ⓘ Boltwoodite	(K,Na)(UO₂)(SiO₃OH) · 1.5H₂O
Si	ⓘ Quartz	SiO₂
P	Phosphorus
P	ⓘ Torbernite	Cu(UO₂)₂(PO₄)₂ · 12H₂O
S	Sulfur
S	ⓘ Gypsum	CaSO₄ · 2H₂O
S	ⓘ Pyrite	FeS₂
S	ⓘ Sphalerite	ZnS
S	ⓘ Zippeite	K₃(UO₂)₄(SO₄)₂O₃(OH) · 3H₂O
K	Potassium
K	ⓘ Boltwoodite	(K,Na)(UO₂)(SiO₃OH) · 1.5H₂O
K	ⓘ Carnotite	K₂(UO₂)₂(VO₄)₂ · 3H₂O
K	ⓘ Zippeite	K₃(UO₂)₄(SO₄)₂O₃(OH) · 3H₂O
Ca	Calcium
Ca	ⓘ Gypsum	CaSO₄ · 2H₂O
V	Vanadium
V	ⓘ Carnotite	K₂(UO₂)₂(VO₄)₂ · 3H₂O
Fe	Iron
Fe	ⓘ Goethite	α-Fe³⁺O(OH)
Fe	ⓘ Hematite	Fe₂O₃
Fe	ⓘ Pyrite	FeS₂
Cu	Copper
Cu	ⓘ Malachite	Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂
Cu	ⓘ Torbernite	Cu(UO₂)₂(PO₄)₂ · 12H₂O
Zn	Zinc
Zn	ⓘ Sphalerite	ZnS
U	Uranium
U	ⓘ Boltwoodite	(K,Na)(UO₂)(SiO₃OH) · 1.5H₂O
U	ⓘ Carnotite	K₂(UO₂)₂(VO₄)₂ · 3H₂O
U	ⓘ Torbernite	Cu(UO₂)₂(PO₄)₂ · 12H₂O
U	ⓘ Uraninite	UO₂
U	ⓘ Zippeite	K₃(UO₂)₄(SO₄)₂O₃(OH) · 3H₂O

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References

USGS MRDS ID #W017250, W018774 & DC14104.

Gruner, S. W., Gardinier, L., (1952) U.S. Atomic Energy Commission RMO-566.

Keys, W. S. (1954), The Delta Mine, San Rafael Swell, Emery County, Utah, U.S. Atomic Energy Commission RME 59.

Page, Lincoln R., Stocking, Hobart E., Smith, Harriet B. (1956) Contributions to the geology of uranium and thorium by the United States Geological Survey and Atomic Energy Commission for the United Nations International Conference on Peaceful Uses of Atomic Energy, Geneva, Switzerland, 1955. Professional Paper 300. US Geological Survey doi:10.3133/pp300 pp.275-278

USGS (1957), Bulletin 1046-D: Plate 2.

USGS (1957), Map MF-54.

Kelley, Dana R. and Kerr, Paul F. (1958) Urano-organic Ore at Temple Mountain, Utah, Bulletin of the Geological Society of America: 69: 701-756.

Utah Geological and Mineral Survey (1966), Bulletin 79: 38.

Hawley, C.C., Robeck, R.C., and Dyer, H.B. (1968) Geology, altered rocks, and ore deposits of the San Rafael Swell, Emery County, Utah, USGS Bulletin 1239: 90-92, plate 1.

Utah Geologic and Mineral Survey (1973), Study.

Trimble, L. M. (1977).

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (1983), Potential Health and Environmental Hazards of Uranium Mine Wastes: E-5.

U.S. Bureau of Mines (1995), Minerals Availability System/Mineral Industry Location System (MAS/MILS), file #0490150030.

(2005) Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS), US Geological Survey.

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