Copper Belle Group, Chloride Mining District, Sierra County, New Mexico, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Copper Belle Group | Mine |
| Chloride Mining District | Mining District |
| Sierra County | County |
| New Mexico | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
33° 16' 33'' North , 107° 40' 22'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
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KΓΆppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Williamsburg | 425 (2017) | 39.5km |
| Hillsboro | 124 (2011) | 40.7km |
| Las Palomas | 173 (2011) | 42.1km |
| Truth or Consequences | 6,079 (2017) | 42.4km |
| Hot Springs Landing | 110 (2011) | 43.6km |
Other/historical names associated with this locality:
Copper Belle; Western Belle; Stanley; Livingston; Continental
Deposit: 5 patented claims mineral survey numbers 419, 420, 586, 587, 588 covering 103.03 acres.
Geology: For general geology see black range district.
Rock formation(s): Abo Formation
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This is a list of exploitable or exploited mineral commodities recorded at this locality.Mineral List
3 valid minerals.
Rock Types Recorded
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Alphabetical List Tree DiagramDetailed Mineral List:
| β Chalcocite Formula: Cu2S Reference: U.S. Geological Survey (2005) Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia. |
| β Cuprite Formula: Cu2O Reference: U.S. Geological Survey (2005) Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia. |
| β Malachite Formula: Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 Reference: U.S. Geological Survey (2005) Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia. |
Gallery:
List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification
| Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| β | Chalcocite | 2.BA.05 | Cu2S |
| Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides | |||
| β | Cuprite | 4.AA.10 | Cu2O |
| Group 5 - Nitrates and Carbonates | |||
| β | Malachite | 5.BA.10 | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
List of minerals for each chemical element
| H | Hydrogen | |
|---|---|---|
| H | β Malachite | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
| C | Carbon | |
| C | β Malachite | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
| O | Oxygen | |
| O | β Cuprite | Cu2O |
| O | β Malachite | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
| S | Sulfur | |
| S | β Chalcocite | Cu2S |
| Cu | Copper | |
| Cu | β Chalcocite | Cu2S |
| Cu | β Cuprite | Cu2O |
| Cu | β Malachite | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
References
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Year (asc) Year (desc) Author (A-Z) Author (Z-A)Harley, G.T., (1934) Nmbmmr Bull 10, P. 72-77
Kelly, V.C., (1955) Geologic Map of the Sierra County Region, New Mexico, Nmgs 6th Field Conference.
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| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10011702 |
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