Kings Crown Peak area, Pioneer Mining District, Pinal Mountains, Pinal County, Arizona, USAi
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Kings Crown Peak area | Area |
Pioneer Mining District | Mining District |
Pinal Mountains | Mountain Range |
Pinal County | County |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
33° North , 111° West (est.)
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~8km
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Detailed Mineral List:
β Acanthite Formula: Ag2S Description: Large quantities in the upper levels. Reference: The History of Arizona, 2nd. State legislature, Chap. X: 119; Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 100; Romslo, T.M. & S.F. Ravitz (1947), Arizona manganese-silver ores, US Bur. Mines Rept. Inv. 4097; Univ. AZ Bull. 41 (1916-17), Mineralogy of Useful Minerals in Arizona: 22; Galbraith, F.W. (1947), Minerals of Arizona, AZ Bur. Mines Bull. 153: 15; Rocks & Min.: 21:431.. |
β Anglesite Formula: PbSO4 Reference: [MinRec 21:160] |
β Antimony Formula: Sb Reference: The Resources of Arizona - A Manual of Reliable Information Concerning the Territory, compiled by Patrick Hamilton (1881), Prescott, AZ: 59; The History of Arizona, 2nd. State legislature, Chap. X: 119. |
β Antlerite Formula: Cu3(SO4)(OH)4 Reference: Rocks & Min.: 15:278; 21:431. |
β Aurichalcite Formula: (Zn,Cu)5(CO3)2(OH)6 Reference: Dana 6 & Dana 7:I; Rocks & Min.: 21:431. |
β Azurite Formula: Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2 Description: Small, beautifully crystallized groups. Reference: Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 126; Galbraith, F.W. & D.J. Brennan (1959), Minerals of AZ: 55. |
β Baryte Formula: BaSO4 Reference: Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 289; Rocks & Min.: 21:431; Wilson, E.D., et al (1950), Arizona zinc and lead deposits, part I, AZ Bur. Mines Bull. 156: 98. |
β Bornite Formula: Cu5FeS4 Reference: Mineralogy of Arizona Third Edition, University of Arizona Press; Rocks & Min.: 21:431; Wilson, E.D., et al (1950), Arizona zinc and lead deposits, part I, AZ Bur. Mines Bull. 156: 98. |
β Calcite Formula: CaCO3 Reference: Rocks & Min.: 21:431; Wilson, E.D., et al (1950), Arizona zinc and lead deposits, part I, AZ Bur. Mines Bull. 156: 98. |
β Cerussite Formula: PbCO3 Reference: [MinRec 21:160] |
β Chalcocite Formula: Cu2S Description: Individual grains enveloped by filiform silver branches. Reference: The Resources of Arizona - A Manual of Reliable Information Concerning the Territory, compiled by Patrick Hamilton (1881), Prescott, AZ: 59; The History of Arizona, 2nd. State legislature, Chap. X: 119; Galbraith, F.W. (1947), Minerals of Arizona, AZ Bur. Mines Bull. 153: 16. |
β Chalcopyrite Formula: CuFeS2 Reference: Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 167; Guild, F.N. (1917), A microscopic study of the silver ores and their associated minerals, Econ.Geol.: 12: 297-353; Rocks & Min.: 21:431; Wilson, E.D., et al (1950), Arizona zinc and lead deposits, part I, AZ Bur. Mines Bull. 156: 98. |
β Chlorargyrite Formula: AgCl Reference: MRDS database Dep. ID #10235032, MAS ID #0040210760. |
β Chrysotile Formula: Mg3(Si2O5)(OH)4 Reference: MRDS database Dep. ID #10056421, MRDS ID #TC00204. |
β Copper Formula: Cu Reference: Wilson, E.D., et al (1950), Arizona zinc and lead deposits, part I, AZ Bur. Mines Bull. 156: 98. |
β Covellite Formula: CuS Reference: MRDS database Dep. ID #10235032, MAS ID #0040210760. |
β Cuprite Formula: Cu2O Reference: Wilson, E.D., et al (1950), Arizona zinc and lead deposits, part I, AZ Bur. Mines Bull. 156: 98. |
β Fluorite Formula: CaF2 Reference: [MinRec 21:160] |
β 'Freibergite Subgroup' Formula: (Ag6,[Ag6]4+)(Cu4 C2+2)Sb4S12S0-1 Habit: Micro-crystals Reference: Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 226. |
β Galena Formula: PbS Reference: Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 229; Guild, F.N. (1917), A microscopic study of the silver ores and their associated minerals, Econ.Geol.: 12: 297-353; Galbraith, F.W. (1947), Minerals of Arizona, AZ Bur. Mines Bull. 153: 18, Rocks & Min.: 21:431; Wilson, E.D., et al (1950), Arizona zinc and lead deposits, part I, AZ Bur. Mines Bull. 156: 98. |
β Gold Formula: Au Reference: MRDS database Dep. ID #10235032, MAS ID #0040210760. |
β Hematite Formula: Fe2O3 Reference: Min.Rec.: 21: 160. |
β Malachite Formula: Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 Reference: MRDS database Dep. ID #10235032, MAS ID #0040210760. |
β Manganite Formula: Mn3+O(OH) Description: As crystals in barite. Reference: Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 289. |
β Massicot Formula: PbO Reference: [MinRec 21:160] |
β Polybasite Formula: [Cu6Sb2S7][Ag9CuS4] Description: Fine specimens from the upper levels. Reference: The Resources of Arizona - A Manual of Reliable Information Concerning the Territory, compiled by Patrick Hamilton (1881), Prescott, AZ: 59; The History of Arizona, 2nd. State legislature, Chap. X: 119; Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 333; Guild, F.N. (1910), The mineralogy of Arizona, The Chemical Publishing Co., Easton, PA; Univ. AZ Bull. 41 (1916-17), Mineralogy of Useful Minerals in Arizona: 48; Galbraith, F.W. (1947), Minerals of Arizona, AZ Bur. Mines Bull. 153: 26; Dana 6 & Dana 7:I; Rocks & Min.: 21:431. |
β Pyrite Formula: FeS2 Reference: Dana 6 & Dana 7:I; Rocks & Min.: 21:431; Wilson, E.D., et al (1950), Arizona zinc and lead deposits, part I, AZ Bur. Mines Bull. 156: 98. |
β Quartz Formula: SiO2 Reference: Rocks & Min.: 21:431; Wilson, E.D., et al (1950), Arizona zinc and lead deposits, part I, AZ Bur. Mines Bull. 156: 98. |
β Quartz var. Milky Quartz Formula: SiO2 Reference: Wilson, E.D., et al (1950), Arizona zinc and lead deposits, part I, AZ Bur. Mines Bull. 156: 98. |
β 'Serpentine Subgroup' Formula: D3[Si2O5](OH)4 Reference: Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 368; Stewart, L.A. (1956), Chrysotile asbestos deposits of AZ (supp.), US Bur. Mines Inf. Circ. 7745. |
β Siderite Formula: FeCO3 Reference: Rocks & Min.: 21:431; Wilson, E.D., et al (1950), Arizona zinc and lead deposits, part I, AZ Bur. Mines Bull. 156: 98. |
β Silver Formula: Ag Description: Fine specimens; large masses fill cracks in Stromeyerite, bornite & chalcopyrite; also in beautiful filiform specimens. Reference: The Resources of Arizona - A Manual of Reliable Information Concerning the Territory, compiled by Patrick Hamilton (1881), Prescott, AZ: 59; The History of Arizona, 2nd. State legislature, Chap. X: 119; Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 373; Guild, F.N. (1917), A microscopic study of the silver ores and their associated minerals, Econ.Geol.: 12: 297-353; Univ. AZ Bull. 41 (1916-17), Mineralogy of Useful Minerals in Arizona: 54; Galbraith, F.W. (1947), Minerals of Arizona, AZ Bur. Mines Bull. 153: 9, 16; Galbraith, F.W. (1947), Minerals of Arizona, AZ Bur. Mines Bull. 153: 16; Rocks & Min.: 21:431; Wilson, E.D., et al (1950), Arizona zinc and lead deposits, part I, AZ Bur. Mines Bull. 156: 98. |
β Sphalerite Formula: ZnS Colour: Light sea-green Description: Most abundant sulfide in the ore. Cleavable masses held together by silver wires. Reference: The Resources of Arizona - A Manual of Reliable Information Concerning the Territory, compiled by Patrick Hamilton (1881), Prescott, AZ: 59; The History of Arizona, 2nd. State legislature, Chap. X: 119; Galbraith, F.W. (1947), Minerals of Arizona, AZ Bur. Mines Bull. 153: 18; Guild, F.N. (1917), A microscopic study of the silver ores and their associated minerals, Econ.Geol.: 12: 297-353; Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 377-378; Short, M.N., et al (1943), Geology and ore deposits of the Superior mining area, AZ, AZ Bur. Minesz Bull. 151; Wilson, E.D., et al (1950), Arizona zinc and lead deposits, part II, AZ Bur. Mines Bull. 158; Rocks & Min.: 21:431; Wilson, E.D., et al (1950), Arizona zinc and lead deposits, part I, AZ Bur. Mines Bull. 156: 98. |
β Stromeyerite Formula: AgCuS Description: Most important silver mineral in the ores. Reference: Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 385; Univ. AZ Bull. 41 (1916-17), Mineralogy of Useful Minerals in Arizona: 56; Guild, F.N. (1910), The mineralogy of Arizona, The Chemical Publishing Co., Easton, PA; Guild, F.N. (1917), A microscopic study of the silver ores and their associated minerals, Econ.Geol.: 12: 297-353; Galbraith, F.W. (1947), Minerals of Arizona, AZ Bur. Mines Bull. 153: 16; Rocks & Min.: 21:431; Wilson, E.D., et al (1950), Arizona zinc and lead deposits, part I, AZ Bur. Mines Bull. 156: 98. |
β 'Tetrahedrite Subgroup' Formula: Cu6(Cu4C2+2)Sb4S12S Reference: Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 393; Guild, F.N. (1917), A microscopic study of the silver ores and their associated minerals, Econ.Geol.: 12: 297-353; Univ. AZ Bull. 41 (1916-17), Mineralogy of Useful Minerals in Arizona: 58; Galbraith, F.W. (1947), Minerals of Arizona, AZ Bur. Mines Bull. 153: 27; Dana 6 & Dana 7:I; Rocks & Min.: 21:431; Wilson, E.D., et al (1950), Arizona zinc and lead deposits, part I, AZ Bur. Mines Bull. 156: 98. |
β Vanadinite Formula: Pb5(VO4)3Cl Reference: [MinRec 21:160] |
β Wulfenite Formula: Pb(MoO4) Reference: [MinRec 21:160] |
List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification
Group 1 - Elements | |||
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β | Antimony | 1.CA.05 | Sb |
β | Copper | 1.AA.05 | Cu |
β | Gold | 1.AA.05 | Au |
β | Silver | 1.AA.05 | Ag |
Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts | |||
β | Acanthite | 2.BA.35 | Ag2S |
β | Bornite | 2.BA.15 | Cu5FeS4 |
β | Chalcocite | 2.BA.05 | Cu2S |
β | Chalcopyrite | 2.CB.10a | CuFeS2 |
β | Covellite | 2.CA.05a | CuS |
β | 'Freibergite Subgroup' | 2.GB.05 | (Ag6,[Ag6]4+)(Cu4 C2+2)Sb4S12S0-1 |
β | Galena | 2.CD.10 | PbS |
β | Polybasite | 2.GB.15 | [Cu6Sb2S7][Ag9CuS4] |
β | Pyrite | 2.EB.05a | FeS2 |
β | Sphalerite | 2.CB.05a | ZnS |
β | Stromeyerite | 2.BA.40 | AgCuS |
β | 'Tetrahedrite Subgroup' | 2.GB.05 | Cu6(Cu4C2+2)Sb4S12S |
Group 3 - Halides | |||
β | Chlorargyrite | 3.AA.15 | AgCl |
β | Fluorite | 3.AB.25 | CaF2 |
Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides | |||
β | Cuprite | 4.AA.10 | Cu2O |
β | Hematite | 4.CB.05 | Fe2O3 |
β | Manganite | 4.FD.15 | Mn3+O(OH) |
β | Massicot | 4.AC.25 | PbO |
β | Quartz | 4.DA.05 | SiO2 |
β | var. Milky Quartz | 4.DA.05 | SiO2 |
Group 5 - Nitrates and Carbonates | |||
β | Aurichalcite | 5.BA.15 | (Zn,Cu)5(CO3)2(OH)6 |
β | Azurite | 5.BA.05 | Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2 |
β | Calcite | 5.AB.05 | CaCO3 |
β | Cerussite | 5.AB.15 | PbCO3 |
β | Malachite | 5.BA.10 | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
β | Siderite | 5.AB.05 | FeCO3 |
Group 7 - Sulphates, Chromates, Molybdates and Tungstates | |||
β | Anglesite | 7.AD.35 | PbSO4 |
β | Antlerite | 7.BB.15 | Cu3(SO4)(OH)4 |
β | Baryte | 7.AD.35 | BaSO4 |
β | Wulfenite | 7.GA.05 | Pb(MoO4) |
Group 8 - Phosphates, Arsenates and Vanadates | |||
β | Vanadinite | 8.BN.05 | Pb5(VO4)3Cl |
Group 9 - Silicates | |||
β | Chrysotile | 9.ED.15 | Mg3(Si2O5)(OH)4 |
Unclassified Minerals, Rocks, etc. | |||
β | 'Serpentine Subgroup' | - | D3[Si2O5](OH)4 |
List of minerals for each chemical element
Localities in this Region
- Arizona
- Pinal County
- Pinal Mountains
- Pioneer Mining District
- Pinal Mountains
- Pinal County
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Silver King Mine, Comstock Wash, Kings Crown Peak area, Pioneer Mining District, Pinal Mountains, Pinal County, Arizona, USA