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Meta-autunite from
Midnite Mine, Wellpinit Area, Springdale Mining District, Stevens County, Washington, USA


Locality type:Mine
Classification
Species:Meta-autunite
Formula:Ca(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 6H2O
Confirmation
Validity:Believed Valid
Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
Montmorillonite1 photo of Meta-autunite associated with Montmorillonite at this locality.
Data
Mineral Data:Click here to view Meta-autunite data
Locality Data:Click here to view Midnite Mine, Wellpinit Area, Springdale Mining District, Stevens County, Washington, USA
Photo GalleryView Gallery (2 photos)
Data Identifiers
Mindat Occurrence Record ID:72844
Long-form Identifier:1:3:72844:3
GUID (UUID V4):69163746-0430-4b5c-b947-e32002e70688
Nearest other occurrences of Meta-autunite
7.2km (4.5 miles) Sherwood Mine, Wellpinit Area, Springdale Mining District, Stevens County, Washington, USA
11.9km (7.4 miles) Lowley Mine, Wellpinit Area, Springdale Mining District, Stevens County, Washington, USA
65.9km (40.9 miles) Herem-Moore Mine (Bear Creek Uranium Mine), Mount Kit Carson, Spokane County, Washington, USA
66.6km (41.4 miles) Daybreak Mine, Mount Kit Carson, Spokane County, Washington, USA
67.5km (41.9 miles) Dahl Mine (Dahl Uranium Mine; Lehmbecker lease), Mount Kit Carson, Spokane County, Washington, USA
87.8km (54.6 miles) Triple H & J Mine, Pend Oreille County, Washington, USA
88.5km (55.0 miles) High Noon Mine, Pend Oreille County, Washington, USA
References
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Journal (article/letter/editorial)
URANIUM • "- MINERALIZATION No. AT THE MIDNITE 2 MINE, S-PO---KANE, WASHII•GTON JONAT. HAN BARRINGTON...ABSTRACT The Midnite Mine is locatedapproximately 35 air milesnorthwestof Spokane, Washington, neartheconfluence...oxidized uraniumminerals,principallyautuniteand meta-autunite, lie abovea fluctuatingwater table,while belowthis...environment. INTRODUCTION T•E M,.idniteMine of the Dawn Mining Companylies about35 air miles northwest of Spokane...Spokane, Washlhgi}3fi-i-'-fie-sF--th•--3-1l•age of Wellpinit,on the SpokaneIndian Reservation. Several open
Report (volume)
Reconnaissance for Radioactive Minerals in Washington, Idaho, and Western Montana 1952-1955 By PAULL...Commission UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE, WASHINGTON : 1958 ,- '• UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF...1922Reconnaissance for radioactive minerals in Washington,. Idaho, and western Montana, 1952-1955, by Paul...Weis, Frank C. Armstrong, and Samuel Rosenblum. Washington, U. S. Govt. Print. Off., 1958. iv, 7-48 p. plate...Documents, U. S. Gonrnme'b.t Prlnt'lna Office Washington 25, D. C. - Price 35 cents (paper cover) CONTENTS
Report (volume)
Mineral Deposits of the Turtle Lake Quadrangle, Washington By GEORGE E. BECRAFT and PAUL L. WEIS GEOLOGICAL...Commission UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE, WASHINGTON 1963 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR...features_______ ________ _____________ ___ __ ____ ______ Midnite mine_ _ _________ _______ ___ _________ ___ ______...______________________ ·-______________________ Big Smoke mine ______________________ ·_____________________ Deer...mine____________________ _____ _______ ________ __ Fouress (4-S) mine ___ ·-____________________________________ Matherly
Journal (article/letter/editorial)
[Northeastern University] at 22:03 15 November 2014 SHABA DISTRICT, ZAIRE This attractive metatorbernite is typical...decade from the mines of the Shaba region, Zaire, an area better known to collectors historically as Katanga...Shinkolobwe,it is more likely from the Musonoi mine in the same district. The specimen is 12.5 cm wide. Photo by...relationship between such minerals as autunite and meta-autunite, uranocircite and metauranocircite (Cook...It is one of at least sixteen members of the meta-autunite group, a suite of tetragonal or orthorhombic
Journal (article/letter/editorial)
theDiscovery of the Spokane Mountain Uranium Deposit,Washington DAVID A. ROBBINS Abstract In 1975,WesternNuclear...mately 38 miles (61 kin) northwestof Spokane,Washington, after extensivegeologic,geophysical,and geochemicalprogramshad...locate the target area. The SpokaneMountain depositwas discoveredin a northeast(Midnite) geophysicaltrend...sediment geochemicalprogramshelpednarrow the target area. The depositaverages8 ft (2 m) thick with a grade...many of the samecharacteristicsof thoseof the Midnite mine, it differs in the following features: (1) the
Report (issue)
GEOLOGICAL-SURVEY UUrUUHIC Geology of the Midnite uranium mine, Stevens County, WashingtonA preliminary report...Geological Survey and Norman J. Lehrman Dawn Mining Co., Ford, Washington Open-file report 75-402 1975 This...dgments Geologic setting Geology of the Midnite mine area Stratigraphy and structure Petrology of host...Page Figure 1. Index map showing location of the Midnite mi in 1 1no iv _ » « « « «*.«*.«.«*.«*. ._>...Generalized geologic map of part of southern Stevens County showing relations of Precambrian and intrusive
Report (issue)
and thorium in granitic rocks of northeastern Washington and northern Idaho, with comments on uranium...and Thorium in Granitic Rocks of Northeastern Washington and Northern Idaho, with comments on Uranium...Potential by J. Thomas Nash ABSTRACT Northeastern Washington and northern Idaho is a uranium province in which...of 2.82. Porphyritic quartz monzonite of the Midnite mine, which I interpret to be a two-mica granitic...Cretaceous porphyritic quartz monzonite of the Midnite mine; (2) Cretaceous muscovite quartz monzonite east
Thesis/Dissertation
in Mineral Exploration New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology Department of Mineral Engineering...Microprobe analysis of black ore from the Mt. Taylor Mine identified the mineraloid ilsemannite [Mo3O8•n(H2O)]...minerals identified in this study. The St. Anthony mine hosts abundant uranyl-sulfate and -phosphate minerals...uranyl-sulfate phases occurring in the St. Anthony mine are zippeite [K3(UO2)4(SO4)2O3(OH) • 3H2O] and...identified, with (meta-) autunite [Ca(UO2)2(PO4) 2 • 10-12H2O] the dominant phosphate, with trace meta-ankoleite
Report (issue)
tyuyamunite, torbernite, raeta-torbernite, autunite, meta-autunite, uranophane, and schroeckingerite, occur...major secondary minerals in sandstone deposits. Autunite, torbernite, and uranophane are especially widespread...conditions, concentrations large enough to warrant mining are restricted mostly to the western U.S. Principal...Tertiary basins, Wyoming and Colorado Northeast Washington Colorado Front Range, Northern and Southern Rockies...basins Precambrian Shield 14. Precarabrian Shield area - Numbered in approximate order of economic importance
Report (volume)
Geology of the Magnesite Belt Df Stevens County Washington 'y IAN CAMPBELL and JOHNS. LOOFBOUROW, ]R...deposits JNITED STATES GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE, WASHINGTON : 1962 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR...Geologic map and sections of the magnesite belt, Stevens County, VVash ______________________________________...Page TABLE 1. Analyses of Edna dolomite from Stevens County, VVash _______ F-12 2. Analyses of Stensga...GEOLOGY GEOLOGY OF THE MAGNESITE BELT OF STEVENS COUNTY, WASHINGTON By IAN CAMPBELL and JoHNS. LooFBoURow
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cleaning or trimming, and thoroughly clean the work area afterwards. It is the author's belief that in general...Gilbert Gautier; Eric Greene, Treasure Mountain Mining; Leonard Himes, Minerals America; Shelley and Dan...uranium if higher prices justify reprocessing the mine tailings to recover some of the uranium that was...wastewater during environmental reclamation at a mine that has ceased production. The following statistical...statistical "snapshot" of worldwide uranium mining activities and reserves, representing data that are believed
Report (volume)
Commission UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE, WASHINGTON: 1960 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR...of Documents, U. S. Government Printing Office Washington 25, D. C. Price 75 cents (paper eover) CONTENTS...with entries listed according to author, geographic area, and subject. INTRODUCTION Uranium-bearing veins...most important were those in the Central City district, Colorado, from which about 300 tons of high-grade...Silver Cliff mine, Wyoming; the Jesse D No. 1 and No. 2 claims, Utah; and the Merry Widow mine, New Mexico
Report (issue)
Commission UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE, WASHINGTON 1963 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR...of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office Washington, D.C., 20402 1, Introduction to the Geology...455-A UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE, WASHINGTON : 1963 ._ - CONTENTS Page Page Abstract...predecessor organization, the Manhattan Engineer District ; and, to a lesser extent, by staff members of...United States. The pre-1940 history of uranium mining and geology is concerned largely with veins in
Report (issue)
Lake-Blind River area, Canada (average grade 0.12 percent U30s), and at the Witwatersrand basin area in the Republic...principally as a byproduct or coproduct of gold mining; and in medium-grained sandstones in the Colorado...carnotite, tyuyamunite, torbernite, meta-torbernite, autunite, meta-autunite , uranophane, and schroeckingerite...major secondary minerals in sandstone deposits. Autunite, torbernite, and uranophane are especially widespread...western Idaho and eastern Washington, (2) Canadian Shield-Bancroft district and nearby areas, (3) eastern
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geographic boundaries and the known minerals of each area. Entire chapters are devoted to several key fluorescent...themselves in the minerals of a single mine or mineral district, one or several particular mineral species...to explore for fluorescing minerals. The field—mine, mine dump, or quarry—can be richly rewarding in its...produced under ultraviolet light. Deserts were combed, mine dumps searched, and shelves filled with showy fluorescent...lamp—the fluorescent blue of benitoite from San Benito County, California; the lemon yellow of esperite from
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geographic boundaries and the known minerals of each area. Entire chapters are devoted to several key fluorescent...themselves in the minerals of a single mine or mineral district, one or several particular mineral species...explore for fluorescing minerals. The field—mine, mine dump, or quarry—can be richly rewarding in ...produced under ultraviolet light. Deserts were combed, mine dumps searched, and shelves filled with showy fluorescent...lamp—the fluorescent blue of benitoite from San Benito County, California; the lemon yellow of esperite from
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Simpson The Institution of Mining and Metallurgy © The Institution of Mining and Metallurgy 1984 Softcover...Published at the offices of the Institution of Mining and Metallurgy 44 Portland Place London WI England...minerals, which assumed a new importance in the mining industry. The extraction of radium from uranium...uranium salts led to the development of significant mining exploitation at St. Ives in Cornwall, in the Paradox...thank all our collaborators and the Institution of Mining and Metallurgy, which has assumed responsibility
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is a fue l for reactors to produce electricity, mining operati ons. Robert Lau f presents here a highly...tri1nn1ing a san1ple. and thoroughly clean the \\'Ork area afterv.rards. Avoid displaying specimens on an open...structures in three dimensions for a richer Mountain Mining; Leonard Himes and Michael Jacob, appreciation...Czech Republic) and elsewhere in the Erzgebirge district. Those n1ines had been \VOrked for silver and...vvastewater during environmental reclamation at a mine that has ceased production. The following statistical
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do minerals fluoresce? Robbins explores here an area left largely uncovered by most mineralogy guides...provide an account of his experiences in the Sterling mine. Don Newsome, first president of the Fluorescent... Some Early Day Collecting / 32 In the Sterling Mine / 40 Building a Collection / 52 Preparation and...Ogdensburg, New Jersey / 78 The Balmat-Edwards District, New York / 84 The Colorado Plateau / 87 Evaporite...employed at Franklin for exploration within the mine and was kept handy to the sorting table to aid in
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provide an account of his experiences in the Sterling mine. Don Newsome, first president of the Fluorescent...31 Some Early Day Collecting / 32 In the Sterling Mine / 40 Building a Collection / 52 Preparation and...Ogdensburg, New Jersey / 78 The Balmat-Edwards District, New York / 84 The Colorado Plateau / 87 Evaporite...employed at Franklin for exploration within the mine and was kept handy to the sorting table to aid in...concentrate the ultraviolet produced into a small source area. This increased the intensity of short wave ultraviolet
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individual deposits or districts. (in brackets country, district, deposit reviewed): Adamek P. (Scandinavia), Adams...Africa, Namibia), Chenoweth W. (Colorado Plateau, USA), Coste A. (Limousin, France), Cuney M. (granites...Grauch R (western USA), Gautier A. (breccia pipe deposits, USA), Halladay Ch.R (eastern USA), Harshman E.N...N. (Wyoming Basins, USA), Hruby J. (CSFR), Kolb S. (Bavaria, W-Germany), Krol W. (Eastern Europe), Matos... N.M., USA), Smith RB. (South Texas, USA), Tan H.B. (Canada), Thamm J. (Colorado Plateau, USA), Tauchid
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regarding internal and external communications by the mining industry. The fact that our technological society...problems that we encounter day to day. One whole area of problems and questions is involved in what is...use of visual aids has long been a pet peeve of mine and I'm sure to many in this audience. The proper...ahead. But is the world's population ready? Is the mining industries public image high enough to assure adequate...appears today to be a sobering lack of general mining awareness by the public. Few people realize that
Book (edition)
Morocco; (center, left) wulfenite, San Francisco mine, Sonora, Mexico; (center) ameihyst, Veracruz, Mexico;...rnodochrosite, N’Chwaning mine, South Africa; (lower left, center) wulfenite, Red Cloud mine, Arizona; (lower...Lincoln. Encyclopedia of minerals Sagiiache County Pu blic Library Saguache , Colorado DEMCO For...Photo Editor: Wendell E. Wilson Library Saguache County Public Saguache, Colorado VAN NOSTRAND REINHOLD...Pe Wr * se vat © C6 tad GAa Snive Sr Certain Mine (ax agry wh Oe ee — SS 4 eae wid Bharce ©
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Morocco; (center, left) wulfen ite San Francisco mine, Sonora, Mexico; (center) amethyst, Veracruz, Mexico;...Mountains, Utah; (lower le ft) rhodochrosite, N'Chwaning mine, Sou th A frica; {lower left, center) wulfenite...Willard Lincoln. Encyclopedia of minerals ~~cbe County Public Library Saguache, Colorado OEMCO For Refere...in sandstone at the Fuemrol No. 2 mine, Temple Mountain, Emery County, Utah; also sparsely disseminated...in the Cave Hills and Slim Buttes areas, Harding County, South Dakota. SELECTED REFERENCES: Thompson, M
Report (issue)
Idaho UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE, WASHINGTON : 1995 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR BRUCE............ Carbonate rocks in the Bayhorse mining district..............................................Hobbs.................................... Bayhorse district subterrane.................................................................................... Mining activity...................................................................... Golden Sunbeam mine area..............................................
 
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