Log InRegister
Quick Links : The Mindat ManualThe Rock H. Currier Digital LibraryMindat Newsletter [Free Download]
Home PageAbout MindatThe Mindat ManualHistory of MindatCopyright StatusWho We AreContact UsAdvertise on Mindat
Donate to MindatCorporate SponsorshipSponsor a PageSponsored PagesMindat AdvertisersAdvertise on Mindat
Learning CenterWhat is a mineral?The most common minerals on earthInformation for EducatorsMindat ArticlesThe ElementsThe Rock H. Currier Digital LibraryGeologic Time
Minerals by PropertiesMinerals by ChemistryAdvanced Locality SearchRandom MineralRandom LocalitySearch by minIDLocalities Near MeSearch ArticlesSearch GlossaryMore Search Options
Search For:
Mineral Name:
Locality Name:
Keyword(s):
 
The Mindat ManualAdd a New PhotoRate PhotosLocality Edit ReportCoordinate Completion ReportAdd Glossary Item
Mining CompaniesStatisticsUsersMineral MuseumsClubs & OrganizationsMineral Shows & EventsThe Mindat DirectoryDevice SettingsThe Mineral Quiz
Photo SearchPhoto GalleriesSearch by ColorNew Photos TodayNew Photos YesterdayMembers' Photo GalleriesPast Photo of the Day GalleryPhotography

Alunogen from
Alum Mountain Mining District (Alum Mining District), Grant County, New Mexico, USA


Locality type:Mining District
Classification
Species:Alunogen
Formula:Al2(SO4)3 · 17H2O
Comments:In some cliffs in this district are alunogen found as crusts up to three or four feet thick with a fluted outer surface and a porous cellular structure.
Quality for species:Good crystals or rich for species - important (!)
Confirmation
Validity:Believed Valid
Data
Mineral Data:Click here to view Alunogen data
Locality Data:Click here to view Alum Mountain Mining District (Alum Mining District), Grant County, New Mexico, USA
Data Identifiers
Mindat Occurrence Record ID:122107
Long-form Identifier:1:3:122107:7
GUID (UUID V4):7cf9a655-a16f-45b5-a233-05b0b615d584
Localities for Alunogen in this Region
Unnamed Alunogen prospect, Alum Canyon, Alum Mountain Mining District (Alum Mining District), Grant County, New Mexico, USA
Alunogen No. 2 Tunnel, Alum Mountain Mining District (Alum Mining District), Grant County, New Mexico, USA
Alunogen No. 4 tunnel, Alum Mountain Mining District (Alum Mining District), Grant County, New Mexico, USA
References
 
Mineral and/or Locality  
Mindat Discussions Facebook Logo Instagram Logo Discord Logo
Mindat.org is an outreach project of the Hudson Institute of Mineralogy, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.
Copyright © mindat.org and the Hudson Institute of Mineralogy 1993-2024, except where stated. Most political location boundaries are © OpenStreetMap contributors. Mindat.org relies on the contributions of thousands of members and supporters. Founded in 2000 by Jolyon Ralph.
Privacy Policy - Terms & Conditions - Contact Us / DMCA issues - Report a bug/vulnerability Current server date and time: April 26, 2024 03:40:34
Go to top of page