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Merritt Mine, Socorro Peak Mining District, Socorro County, New Mexico, USA i
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Chlorargyrite, etc.

Merritt Mine, Socorro Peak Mining District, Socorro County, New Mexico, USA

Chlorargyrite, etc.

Merritt Mine, Socorro Peak Mining District, Socorro County, New Mexico, USA

Hemimorphite

Merritt Mine, Socorro Peak Mining District, Socorro County, New Mexico, USA

Chlorargyrite, etc.

Merritt Mine, Socorro Peak Mining District, Socorro County, New Mexico, USA

Chlorargyrite, etc.

Merritt Mine, Socorro Peak Mining District, Socorro County, New Mexico, USA

Hemimorphite

Merritt Mine, Socorro Peak Mining District, Socorro County, New Mexico, USA

Chlorargyrite, etc.

Merritt Mine, Socorro Peak Mining District, Socorro County, New Mexico, USA

Chlorargyrite, etc.

Merritt Mine, Socorro Peak Mining District, Socorro County, New Mexico, USA

Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):

34° 3' 49'' North , 106° 56' 32'' West

Latitude & Longitude (decimal):

G#: 9w5cy3p52

Type:

Köppen climate type:

BSk : Cold semi-arid (steppe) climate

Nearest Settlements:

Place	Population	Distance
Socorro	8,722 (2017)	4.7km
Luis Lopez	107 (2011)	9.8km
Lemitar	330 (2011)	11.1km
Polvadera	269 (2011)	15.8km
Chamizal	101 (2011)	17.3km

Mindat Locality ID:

16096

Long-form identifier:

mindat:1:2:16096:1

GUID (UUID V4):

Deposit: One patented claim mineral survey number 1216 covering 20.262 acres.

Geology: For regional geology see Socorro Peak district.

Ore(s): Fault-Fracture Structural Control.

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This is a list of exploitable or exploited mineral commodities recorded at this locality.

Mineral List

18 valid minerals.

Rock Types Recorded

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

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ⓘ Trachyte

Detailed Mineral List:

ⓘ 'Argentite'

Formula: Ag₂S

References:

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

ⓘ Baryte

Formula: BaSO₄

References:

Genth, F.A. (1887) Contributions from the Chemical Laboratory of the University of Pennsylvania. No. XXIX. Contributions to Mineralogy. American Philosophical Society, 24(125), 23-44 (43-43).

Lasky, S. G. (1932) The ore deposits of Socorro County, New Mexico. Bulletin 8. New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources doi:10.58799/b-8

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

ⓘ Bromargyrite

Formula: AgBr

References:

collected by and collection of Jay Penn, stays yellow green with exposure to light vs. changing to violet brown as Chlorargyrite does which I also found in same area.Identified by Jay Penn: Visual Identification, Inferred (explain how)

ⓘ Calcite

Formula: CaCO₃

References:

Lasky, S. G. (1932) The ore deposits of Socorro County, New Mexico. Bulletin 8. New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources doi:10.58799/b-8

ⓘ Cerussite

Formula: PbCO₃

References:

Genth, F.A. (1887) Contributions from the Chemical Laboratory of the University of Pennsylvania. No. XXIX. Contributions to Mineralogy. American Philosophical Society, 24(125), 23-44 (43-43).

ⓘ Chlorargyrite

Formula: AgCl

References:

Lasky, S. G. (1932) The ore deposits of Socorro County, New Mexico. Bulletin 8. New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources doi:10.58799/b-8

ⓘ Chrysocolla

Formula: Cu_2-xAl_x(H_2-xSi₂O₅)(OH)₄ · nH₂O, x < 1

References:

Visually identified by Patrick Haynes.Identified by Patrick Haynes (2): Visual Identification

ⓘ Descloizite

Formula: PbZn(VO₄)(OH)

References:

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

ⓘ Fluorite

Formula: CaF₂

References:

Lasky, S. G. (1932) The ore deposits of Socorro County, New Mexico. Bulletin 8. New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources doi:10.58799/b-8

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

ⓘ Fornacite

Formula: Pb₂Cu(CrO₄)(AsO₄)(OH)

References:

Jay Penn collection, self collected Jan 2023 on Albuquerque gem and mineral club escorted field tripIdentification: Visual Identification

ⓘ Galena

Formula: PbS

References:

Lasky, S. G. (1932) The ore deposits of Socorro County, New Mexico. Bulletin 8. New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources doi:10.58799/b-8

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

ⓘ Malachite

Formula: Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂

References:

Lasky, S. G. (1932) The ore deposits of Socorro County, New Mexico. Bulletin 8. New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources doi:10.58799/b-8

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

ⓘ Mimetite

Formula: Pb₅(AsO₄)₃Cl

References:

Rocks & Min.: 64: 57.

Dana 6:461.

Genth, F.A. (1887) Contributions from the Chemical Laboratory of the University of Pennsylvania. No. XXIX. Contributions to Mineralogy. American Philosophical Society, 24(125), 23-44 (43-43).

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

ⓘ Mottramite

Formula: PbCu(VO₄)(OH)

References:

Collected by and in collection of Jay Penn, streak indicates mottramite vs. descloiziteIdentified by Jay Penn: Visual Identification, Inferred (explain how)

ⓘ Native Gold

Formula: Au

References:

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

ⓘ Quartz

Formula: SiO₂

References:

Genth, F.A. (1887) Contributions from the Chemical Laboratory of the University of Pennsylvania. No. XXIX. Contributions to Mineralogy. American Philosophical Society, 24(125), 23-44 (43-43).

Lasky, S. G. (1932) The ore deposits of Socorro County, New Mexico. Bulletin 8. New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources doi:10.58799/b-8

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

ⓘ Vanadinite

Formula: Pb₅(VO₄)₃Cl

References:

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

ⓘ 'Wad'

References:

Lasky, S. G. (1932) The ore deposits of Socorro County, New Mexico. Bulletin 8. New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources doi:10.58799/b-8

ⓘ Willemite

Formula: Zn₂SiO₄

References:

Rocks & Min.: 64:57

Dana 6:461.

ⓘ Wulfenite

Formula: Pb(MoO₄)

References:

Rocks & Min.: 64: 57.

Dana 6:461.

Genth, F.A. (1887) Contributions from the Chemical Laboratory of the University of Pennsylvania. No. XXIX. Contributions to Mineralogy. American Philosophical Society, 24(125), 23-44 (43-43).

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

Gallery:

AgClⓘ Chlorargyrite

Chlorargyrite, etc.

Merritt Mine, Socorro Peak Mining District, Socorro County, New Mexico, USA

Chlorargyrite, etc.

Merritt Mine, Socorro Peak Mining District, Socorro County, New Mexico, USA

Chlorargyrite, etc.

Merritt Mine, Socorro Peak Mining District, Socorro County, New Mexico, USA

List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification

Group 1 - Elements
ⓘ	Native Gold	1.AA.05	Au
Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts
ⓘ	'Argentite'	2.BA.52	Ag₂S
ⓘ	Galena	2.CD.10	PbS
Group 3 - Halides
ⓘ	Bromargyrite	3.AA.15	AgBr
ⓘ	Chlorargyrite	3.AA.15	AgCl
ⓘ	Fluorite	3.AB.25	CaF₂
Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides
ⓘ	Quartz	4.DA.05	SiO₂
Group 5 - Nitrates and Carbonates
ⓘ	Calcite	5.AB.05	CaCO₃
ⓘ	Cerussite	5.AB.15	PbCO₃
ⓘ	Malachite	5.BA.10	Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂
Group 7 - Sulphates, Chromates, Molybdates and Tungstates
ⓘ	Baryte	7.AD.35	BaSO₄
ⓘ	Fornacite	7.FC.10	Pb₂Cu(CrO₄)(AsO₄)(OH)
ⓘ	Wulfenite	7.GA.05	Pb(MoO₄)
Group 8 - Phosphates, Arsenates and Vanadates
ⓘ	Descloizite	8.BH.40	PbZn(VO₄)(OH)
ⓘ	Mottramite	8.BH.40	PbCu(VO₄)(OH)
ⓘ	Mimetite	8.BN.05	Pb₅(AsO₄)₃Cl
ⓘ	Vanadinite	8.BN.05	Pb₅(VO₄)₃Cl
Group 9 - Silicates
ⓘ	Willemite	9.AA.05	Zn₂SiO₄
ⓘ	Chrysocolla	9.ED.20	Cu_2-xAl_x(H_2-xSi₂O₅)(OH)₄ · nH₂O, x < 1
Unclassified
ⓘ	'Wad'	-

List of minerals for each chemical element

H	Hydrogen
H	ⓘ Chrysocolla	Cu_2-xAl_x(H_2-xSi₂O₅)(OH)₄ · nH₂O, x < 1
H	ⓘ Descloizite	PbZn(VO₄)(OH)
H	ⓘ Fornacite	Pb₂Cu(CrO₄)(AsO₄)(OH)
H	ⓘ Malachite	Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂
H	ⓘ Mottramite	PbCu(VO₄)(OH)
C	Carbon
C	ⓘ Calcite	CaCO₃
C	ⓘ Cerussite	PbCO₃
C	ⓘ Malachite	Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂
O	Oxygen
O	ⓘ Baryte	BaSO₄
O	ⓘ Calcite	CaCO₃
O	ⓘ Cerussite	PbCO₃
O	ⓘ Chrysocolla	Cu_2-xAl_x(H_2-xSi₂O₅)(OH)₄ · nH₂O, x < 1
O	ⓘ Descloizite	PbZn(VO₄)(OH)
O	ⓘ Fornacite	Pb₂Cu(CrO₄)(AsO₄)(OH)
O	ⓘ Malachite	Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂
O	ⓘ Mimetite	Pb₅(AsO₄)₃Cl
O	ⓘ Mottramite	PbCu(VO₄)(OH)
O	ⓘ Quartz	SiO₂
O	ⓘ Vanadinite	Pb₅(VO₄)₃Cl
O	ⓘ Willemite	Zn₂SiO₄
O	ⓘ Wulfenite	Pb(MoO₄)
F	Fluorine
F	ⓘ Fluorite	CaF₂
Al	Aluminium
Al	ⓘ Chrysocolla	Cu_2-xAl_x(H_2-xSi₂O₅)(OH)₄ · nH₂O, x < 1
Si	Silicon
Si	ⓘ Chrysocolla	Cu_2-xAl_x(H_2-xSi₂O₅)(OH)₄ · nH₂O, x < 1
Si	ⓘ Quartz	SiO₂
Si	ⓘ Willemite	Zn₂SiO₄
S	Sulfur
S	ⓘ Argentite	Ag₂S
S	ⓘ Baryte	BaSO₄
S	ⓘ Galena	PbS
Cl	Chlorine
Cl	ⓘ Chlorargyrite	AgCl
Cl	ⓘ Mimetite	Pb₅(AsO₄)₃Cl
Cl	ⓘ Vanadinite	Pb₅(VO₄)₃Cl
Ca	Calcium
Ca	ⓘ Calcite	CaCO₃
Ca	ⓘ Fluorite	CaF₂
V	Vanadium
V	ⓘ Descloizite	PbZn(VO₄)(OH)
V	ⓘ Mottramite	PbCu(VO₄)(OH)
V	ⓘ Vanadinite	Pb₅(VO₄)₃Cl
Cr	Chromium
Cr	ⓘ Fornacite	Pb₂Cu(CrO₄)(AsO₄)(OH)
Cu	Copper
Cu	ⓘ Chrysocolla	Cu_2-xAl_x(H_2-xSi₂O₅)(OH)₄ · nH₂O, x < 1
Cu	ⓘ Fornacite	Pb₂Cu(CrO₄)(AsO₄)(OH)
Cu	ⓘ Malachite	Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂
Cu	ⓘ Mottramite	PbCu(VO₄)(OH)
Zn	Zinc
Zn	ⓘ Descloizite	PbZn(VO₄)(OH)
Zn	ⓘ Willemite	Zn₂SiO₄
As	Arsenic
As	ⓘ Fornacite	Pb₂Cu(CrO₄)(AsO₄)(OH)
As	ⓘ Mimetite	Pb₅(AsO₄)₃Cl
Br	Bromine
Br	ⓘ Bromargyrite	AgBr
Mo	Molybdenum
Mo	ⓘ Wulfenite	Pb(MoO₄)
Ag	Silver
Ag	ⓘ Argentite	Ag₂S
Ag	ⓘ Bromargyrite	AgBr
Ag	ⓘ Chlorargyrite	AgCl
Ba	Barium
Ba	ⓘ Baryte	BaSO₄
Au	Gold
Au	ⓘ Native Gold	Au
Pb	Lead
Pb	ⓘ Cerussite	PbCO₃
Pb	ⓘ Descloizite	PbZn(VO₄)(OH)
Pb	ⓘ Fornacite	Pb₂Cu(CrO₄)(AsO₄)(OH)
Pb	ⓘ Galena	PbS
Pb	ⓘ Mimetite	Pb₅(AsO₄)₃Cl
Pb	ⓘ Mottramite	PbCu(VO₄)(OH)
Pb	ⓘ Vanadinite	Pb₅(VO₄)₃Cl
Pb	ⓘ Wulfenite	Pb(MoO₄)

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Link to USGS MRDS:	10072201

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References

Dana 6: 461 & 1093.

Dana's Manual of Mineralogy, 14th. ed.: 264.

Rocks & Min.: 64: 57.

Genth, F.A. (1887) Contributions from the Chemical Laboratory of the University of Pennsylvania. No. XXIX. Contributions to Mineralogy. American Philosophical Society, 24(125), 23-44 (43-43).

Jones, F.A., (1904) New Mexico Mines and Minerals, the New Mexican Printing Co., P. 109-111.

Lindgren, Waldemar, Graton, L.C., Gordon, C.H. (1910) The ore deposits of New Mexico. Professional Paper 68. US Geological Survey doi:10.3133/pp68 pp.239-240

Lasky, S.G., (1932) Nmbmmr Bull 8, P. 118-133.

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