Becenti Mine, McKinley County, New Mexico, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Becenti Mine | Mine |
| McKinley County | County |
| New Mexico | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
35° 30' 18'' North , 108° 38' 56'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Locality type:
KΓΆppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Church Rock | 1,128 (2011) | 5.5km |
| Gallup | 23,240 (2017) | 8.8km |
| Yah-ta-hey | 590 (2011) | 18.1km |
| Rock Springs | 567 (2011) | 20.0km |
| Twin Lakes | 1,052 (2011) | 25.4km |
Sec 28 T15N R17W & Sec 4 T15N R16W
Mined (1952)-58
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This is a list of exploitable or exploited mineral commodities recorded at this locality.Mineral List
8 valid minerals.
Detailed Mineral List:
| β Calcite Formula: CaCO3 Reference: NMBMMR Memoir 15 Geology and Technology of the Grants Uranium Region |
| β Carnotite Formula: K2(UO2)2(VO4)2 · 3H2O Reference: NEW MEXICO GEOLOGY November 2004, Volume 26, Number 4; Page, L. R.; Stocking, H. E.; Smith, H. 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. USGS Professional Paper 300 pp303-319. |
| β Gypsum Formula: CaSO4 · 2H2O Reference: NMBMMR Memoir 15 Geology and Technology of the Grants Uranium Region |
| β Halotrichite Formula: FeAl2(SO4)4 · 22H2O Reference: NEW MEXICO GEOLOGY November 2004, Volume 26, Number 4 |
| β Jarosite Formula: KFe3+ 3(SO4)2(OH)6 Reference: NMBMMR Memoir 15 Geology and Technology of the Grants Uranium Region |
| β 'Limonite' Reference: NMBMMR Memoir 15 Geology and Technology of the Grants Uranium Region; Hilpert, Lowell S. (1969) Uranium resources of northwestern New Mexico. USGS Professional Paper 603 |
| β Meta-autunite Formula: Ca(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 6H2O Reference: NMBMMR Memoir 15 Geology and Technology of the Grants Uranium Region; Hilpert, Lowell S. (1969) Uranium resources of northwestern New Mexico. USGS Professional Paper 603 |
| β Metatyuyamunite Formula: Ca(UO2)2(VO4)2 · 3H2O Reference: Minerals of New Mexico 3rd ed.; Hilpert, Lowell S. (1969) Uranium resources of northwestern New Mexico. USGS Professional Paper 603 |
| β Uranophane Formula: Ca(UO2)2(SiO3OH)2 · 5H2O Reference: NMBMMR Memoir 15 Geology and Technology of the Grants Uranium Region; Hilpert, Lowell S. (1969) Uranium resources of northwestern New Mexico. USGS Professional Paper 603 |
Gallery:
List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification
| Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| β | Carnotite | 4.HB.05 | K2(UO2)2(VO4)2 Β· 3H2O |
| β | Metatyuyamunite | 4.HB.25 | Ca(UO2)2(VO4)2 Β· 3H2O |
| Group 5 - Nitrates and Carbonates | |||
| β | Calcite | 5.AB.05 | CaCO3 |
| Group 7 - Sulphates, Chromates, Molybdates and Tungstates | |||
| β | Gypsum | 7.CD.40 | CaSO4 Β· 2H2O |
| β | Halotrichite | 7.CB.85 | FeAl2(SO4)4 Β· 22H2O |
| β | Jarosite | 7.BC.10 | KFe3+ 3(SO4)2(OH)6 |
| Group 8 - Phosphates, Arsenates and Vanadates | |||
| β | Meta-autunite | 8.EB.10 | Ca(UO2)2(PO4)2 Β· 6H2O |
| Group 9 - Silicates | |||
| β | Uranophane | 9.AK.15 | Ca(UO2)2(SiO3OH)2 Β· 5H2O |
| Unclassified Minerals, Rocks, etc. | |||
| β | 'Limonite' | - | |
List of minerals for each chemical element
| H | Hydrogen | |
|---|---|---|
| H | β Gypsum | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
| H | β Jarosite | KFe3+ 3(SO4)2(OH)6 |
| H | β Uranophane | Ca(UO2)2(SiO3OH)2 · 5H2O |
| H | β Meta-autunite | Ca(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 6H2O |
| H | β Metatyuyamunite | Ca(UO2)2(VO4)2 · 3H2O |
| H | β Halotrichite | FeAl2(SO4)4 · 22H2O |
| H | β Carnotite | K2(UO2)2(VO4)2 · 3H2O |
| C | Carbon | |
| C | β Calcite | CaCO3 |
| O | Oxygen | |
| O | β Calcite | CaCO3 |
| O | β Gypsum | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
| O | β Jarosite | KFe3+ 3(SO4)2(OH)6 |
| O | β Uranophane | Ca(UO2)2(SiO3OH)2 · 5H2O |
| O | β Meta-autunite | Ca(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 6H2O |
| O | β Metatyuyamunite | Ca(UO2)2(VO4)2 · 3H2O |
| O | β Halotrichite | FeAl2(SO4)4 · 22H2O |
| O | β Carnotite | K2(UO2)2(VO4)2 · 3H2O |
| Al | Aluminium | |
| Al | β Halotrichite | FeAl2(SO4)4 · 22H2O |
| Si | Silicon | |
| Si | β Uranophane | Ca(UO2)2(SiO3OH)2 · 5H2O |
| P | Phosphorus | |
| P | β Meta-autunite | Ca(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 6H2O |
| S | Sulfur | |
| S | β Gypsum | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
| S | β Jarosite | KFe3+ 3(SO4)2(OH)6 |
| S | β Halotrichite | FeAl2(SO4)4 · 22H2O |
| K | Potassium | |
| K | β Jarosite | KFe3+ 3(SO4)2(OH)6 |
| K | β Carnotite | K2(UO2)2(VO4)2 · 3H2O |
| Ca | Calcium | |
| Ca | β Calcite | CaCO3 |
| Ca | β Gypsum | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
| Ca | β Uranophane | Ca(UO2)2(SiO3OH)2 · 5H2O |
| Ca | β Meta-autunite | Ca(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 6H2O |
| Ca | β Metatyuyamunite | Ca(UO2)2(VO4)2 · 3H2O |
| V | Vanadium | |
| V | β Metatyuyamunite | Ca(UO2)2(VO4)2 · 3H2O |
| V | β Carnotite | K2(UO2)2(VO4)2 · 3H2O |
| Fe | Iron | |
| Fe | β Jarosite | KFe3+ 3(SO4)2(OH)6 |
| Fe | β Halotrichite | FeAl2(SO4)4 · 22H2O |
| U | Uranium | |
| U | β Uranophane | Ca(UO2)2(SiO3OH)2 · 5H2O |
| U | β Meta-autunite | Ca(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 6H2O |
| U | β Metatyuyamunite | Ca(UO2)2(VO4)2 · 3H2O |
| U | β Carnotite | K2(UO2)2(VO4)2 · 3H2O |
References
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Year (asc) Year (desc) Author (A-Z) Author (Z-A)Page, L. R.; Stocking, H. E.; Smith, H. 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. USGS Professional Paper 300 pp303-319.
Anderson, E.C., (1955), Occurences of Uran Ore in N.M.,
Howard, E.V. (1967) Metalliferous occurrences in New Mexico. State Planning Office Santa Fe, New Mexico, 270 pages.
Hilpert, L.S. (1969) Uranium resources of northwestern New Mexico: U.S. Geological Survey, Professional Paper 603, 166 pages., P 43
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- Baca BasinBasin
- Great Plains DomainDomain
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- Apache; Navajo and San Juan Cos.
- Colorado Plateau
- Apache; Navajo and San Juan Cos.
- Colorado PlateauPlateau
- ⭔Navajo Nation Indian ReservationReservation
- New Mexico
- Grants Mining DistrictMining District
- McKinley County
- Church Rock Mining Sub-district (Gallup Mining District; Church Rock area)Mining Sub-district
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