Vote for your favorite mineral in #MinCup26! - Bournonite vs. Vesuvianite
Cogwheels of bournonite are up against colourful vesuvianite.

Log In Register

Language:

About Support Us Photos Discussions Search Learn More

Quick Links : The Mindat Manual The Rock H. Currier Digital Library Mindat Newsletter [Free Download]

Home Page About Mindat The Mindat Manual History of Mindat Copyright Status Who We Are Contact Us Advertise on Mindat

Donate to Mindat Corporate Sponsorship Sponsor a Page Sponsored Pages Mindat Advertisers Advertise on Mindat

Learning Center What is a mineral?The most common minerals on earth Information for Educators Mindat Articles The Elements The Rock H. Currier Digital Library Geologic Time Explore Fossils

Minerals by Properties Minerals by Chemistry Mineral Visual Explorer Advanced Locality Search Random Mineral Random Locality Search by minID Localities Near Me Search Articles Search Glossary More Search Options

The Mindat Manual Add a New Photo Rate Photos Locality Edit Report Coordinate Completion Report Add Glossary Item

Mining Companies Statistics Users Mineral Museums Clubs & Organizations Mineral Shows & Events The Mindat Directory Device Settings The Mineral Quiz Time Machine

Photo Search Photo Galleries Search by Color Photo Colour Explorer New Photos Today New Photos Yesterday Members' Photo Galleries Past Photo of the Day Gallery Photography

Fogarty Mine, Buck Mine, Buck Group, Gaastra, Iron County, Michigan, USA i
Regional Level Types
Fogarty Mine Mine
Buck Mine Mine
Buck Group Group of Mines
Gaastra City
Iron County County
Michigan State
USA Country

Fogarty Mine, Buck Mine, Buck Group, Menominee Iron Range mining district, Michigan, USA

This page is currently not sponsored. Click here to sponsor this page.

Photos Maps Search

Map Pages Nearest Localities

Mineral Search Similar Localities Nearest Localities Predictive Mineralogy Search Google

Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):

46° 3' 34'' North , 88° 37' 14'' West

Latitude & Longitude (decimal):

46.05944,-88.62056

G#: f00yp2u7x

Type:

Köppen climate type:

Dfb : Warm-summer humid continental climate

Nearest Settlements:

Place	Population	Distance
Caspian	868 (2017)	1.1km
Gaastra	332 (2017)	1.1km
Stambaugh, Iron River	1,215 (2017)	2.5km
Iron River	2,904 (2017)	4.1km
Mineral Hills, Iron River	219 (2017)	6.2km

Mindat Locality ID:

124562

Long-form identifier:

mindat:1:2:124562:5

GUID (UUID V4):

0

An iron mine started in 1907 by the Verona Mining Co. It was incorporated into the Buck Mine in 1922 when the latter operation was started on, and centered around, the shafts of the Fogarty Mine. As the Buck was incorporated into the Buck Group in 1944, the Fogarty workings produced ore through closure of the Buck Group in 1962. Thirteen levels were developed to 1420 feet on shafts No. 1 and No. 2, although are pre-dated by an abandoned shaft known as "Old Fogarty" without much recorded history. The locality coordinates locate this shaft. 1.5 million tons of ore were recorded through 1942, after which time separate records were not kept.

The property description is SE-SE Sec. 1 T42N-R35W, which is the 40 acres between N46º3'30", N46º3'43", W88º37'1", and W88º37'19".

Select Mineral List Type

Standard Detailed Gallery Strunz Chemical Elements

Commodity List

This is a list of exploitable or exploited mineral commodities recorded from this region.

Mineral List

Mineral list contains entries from the region specified including sub-localities

ⓘ 'Chlorite Group'

ⓘ 'Mica Group'

ⓘ Stilpnomelane

5 valid minerals.

Rock Types Recorded

Note: data is currently VERY limited. Please bear with us while we work towards adding this information!

Rock list contains entries from the region specified including sub-localities

Select Rock List Type

Alphabetical List Tree Diagram

Detailed Mineral List:

ⓘ 'Chlorite Group'

Locality: Shaft No. 2, Fogarty Mine, Buck Mine, Buck Group, Gaastra, Iron County, Michigan, USA

References:

(2005) Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS), US Geological Survey.

Formula: Fe³⁺O(OH)

Locality: Shaft No. 2, Fogarty Mine, Buck Mine, Buck Group, Gaastra, Iron County, Michigan, USA

References:

(2005) Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS), US Geological Survey.

Formula: Fe₂O₃

Locality: Shaft No. 2, Fogarty Mine, Buck Mine, Buck Group, Gaastra, Iron County, Michigan, USA

References:

(2005) Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS), US Geological Survey.

ⓘ 'Mica Group'

Locality: Shaft No. 2, Fogarty Mine, Buck Mine, Buck Group, Gaastra, Iron County, Michigan, USA

References:

(2005) Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS), US Geological Survey.

Formula: FeS₂

Locality: Shaft No. 2, Fogarty Mine, Buck Mine, Buck Group, Gaastra, Iron County, Michigan, USA

References:

(2005) Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS), US Geological Survey.

Formula: FeCO₃

Locality: Shaft No. 2, Fogarty Mine, Buck Mine, Buck Group, Gaastra, Iron County, Michigan, USA

References:

(2005) Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS), US Geological Survey.

ⓘ Stilpnomelane

Formula: (K,Ca,Na)(Fe,Mg,Al)₈(Si,Al)₁₂(O,OH)₃₆ · nH₂O

Locality: Shaft No. 2, Fogarty Mine, Buck Mine, Buck Group, Gaastra, Iron County, Michigan, USA

References:

(2005) Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS), US Geological Survey.

Gallery:

List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification

Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts
ⓘ	Pyrite	2.EB.05a	FeS₂
Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides
ⓘ	Goethite	4.00.	Fe³⁺O(OH)
ⓘ	Hematite	4.CB.05	Fe₂O₃
Group 5 - Nitrates and Carbonates
ⓘ	Siderite	5.AB.05	FeCO₃
Group 9 - Silicates
ⓘ	Stilpnomelane	9.EG.40	(K,Ca,Na)(Fe,Mg,Al)₈(Si,Al)₁₂(O,OH)₃₆ · nH₂O
Unclassified
ⓘ	'Chlorite Group'	-
ⓘ	'Mica Group'	-

List of minerals for each chemical element

H	Hydrogen
H	ⓘ Goethite	Fe³⁺O(OH)
H	ⓘ Stilpnomelane	(K,Ca,Na)(Fe,Mg,Al)₈(Si,Al)₁₂(O,OH)₃₆ · nH₂O
C	Carbon
C	ⓘ Siderite	FeCO₃
O	Oxygen
O	ⓘ Goethite	Fe³⁺O(OH)
O	ⓘ Hematite	Fe₂O₃
O	ⓘ Siderite	FeCO₃
O	ⓘ Stilpnomelane	(K,Ca,Na)(Fe,Mg,Al)₈(Si,Al)₁₂(O,OH)₃₆ · nH₂O
Na	Sodium
Na	ⓘ Stilpnomelane	(K,Ca,Na)(Fe,Mg,Al)₈(Si,Al)₁₂(O,OH)₃₆ · nH₂O
Mg	Magnesium
Mg	ⓘ Stilpnomelane	(K,Ca,Na)(Fe,Mg,Al)₈(Si,Al)₁₂(O,OH)₃₆ · nH₂O
Al	Aluminium
Al	ⓘ Stilpnomelane	(K,Ca,Na)(Fe,Mg,Al)₈(Si,Al)₁₂(O,OH)₃₆ · nH₂O
Si	Silicon
Si	ⓘ Stilpnomelane	(K,Ca,Na)(Fe,Mg,Al)₈(Si,Al)₁₂(O,OH)₃₆ · nH₂O
S	Sulfur
S	ⓘ Pyrite	FeS₂
K	Potassium
K	ⓘ Stilpnomelane	(K,Ca,Na)(Fe,Mg,Al)₈(Si,Al)₁₂(O,OH)₃₆ · nH₂O
Ca	Calcium
Ca	ⓘ Stilpnomelane	(K,Ca,Na)(Fe,Mg,Al)₈(Si,Al)₁₂(O,OH)₃₆ · nH₂O
Fe	Iron
Fe	ⓘ Goethite	Fe³⁺O(OH)
Fe	ⓘ Hematite	Fe₂O₃
Fe	ⓘ Pyrite	FeS₂
Fe	ⓘ Siderite	FeCO₃
Fe	ⓘ Stilpnomelane	(K,Ca,Na)(Fe,Mg,Al)₈(Si,Al)₁₂(O,OH)₃₆ · nH₂O

Localities in this Region

Michigan
- Iron County
  - Gaastra
    - Buck Group
      - Buck Mine
        Fogarty Mine
        Fogarty exploration
        Drill hole F1
        Drill hole F2
        Drill hole F3
        Drill hole F5
        Drill hole F8
        Drill hole F9
        Raw Prospect Outcrop A
        Shaft No. 2

Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality

North AmericaContinent

North America PlateTectonic Plate

Minnesota River DomainDomain
Superior Craton
- Penokean OrogenCraton

USA

Michigan
- Menominee Iron Range mining districtMining District

This page contains all mineral locality references listed on mindat.org. This does not claim to be a complete list. If you know of more minerals from this site, please register so you can add to our database. This locality information is for reference purposes only. You should never attempt to visit any sites listed in mindat.org without first ensuring that you have the permission of the land and/or mineral rights holders for access and that you are aware of all safety precautions necessary.

References

James, H.L., Wier, K.L. (1969) Geologic and Magnetic Data for Southeastern Iron River Area, Michigan. Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Geological Survey Division. Report of Investigation 6. Plate 2.

Quick NavTop Commodities Mineral List Rock Types Localities in Region Other Regions References

Mindat.org® is an outreach project of the Hudson Institute of Mineralogy, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. Mindat® and mindat.org® are registered trademarks of the Hudson Institute of Mineralogy.
Copyright © mindat.org and the Hudson Institute of Mineralogy 1993-2026, 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 and Ida Chau.
Content on this site may not be used to train, fine-tune, or otherwise develop artificial intelligence or machine learning models without prior written permission - see our Terms & Conditions.
To cite: Ralph, J., Von Bargen, D., Martynov, P., Zhang, J., Que, X., Prabhu, A., Morrison, S. M., Li, W., Chen, W., & Ma, X. (2025). Mindat.org: The open access mineralogy database to accelerate data-intensive geoscience research. American Mineralogist, 110(6), 833–844. doi:10.2138/am-2024-9486.
Privacy Policy - Terms & Conditions - Contact Us / DMCA issues - Report a bug/vulnerability Current server date and time: September 4, 2026 00:33:53 Page updated: August 22, 2025 21:19:37

Go to top of page