Bonito claims, Nogal Mining District, Lincoln County, New Mexico, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Bonito claims | Group of Claims |
| Nogal Mining District | Mining District |
| Lincoln County | County |
| New Mexico | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
33° 27' 40'' North , 105° 48' 25'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Group of Claims
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ruidoso | 7,739 (2017) | 19.0km |
| Carrizozo | 941 (2017) | 21.1km |
| Capitan | 1,392 (2017) | 23.7km |
| Ruidoso Downs | 2,586 (2017) | 23.8km |
| Mescalero | 1,338 (2011) | 33.9km |
Structure: Rio Grande Rift Lincoln County Porphyry Belt
Tectonics: Intracontinental Rift
Deposit: Deeper sulfides are may be present. When the deposit was known As the great western mine, several adits were driven and a small open pit was excavated. A small mill was located below the pit.
Deposit type: Alkaline Au-Te (Au-Ag-Te veins)
Ore(s): Brecciation, Alteration
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This is a list of exploitable or exploited mineral commodities recorded at this locality.Mineral List
7 valid minerals.
Rock Types Recorded
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Alphabetical List Tree DiagramDetailed Mineral List:
| ⓘ Chalcopyrite Formula: CuFeS2 References: |
| ⓘ Galena Formula: PbS References: |
| ⓘ Goethite Formula: Fe3+O(OH) References: |
| ⓘ Hematite Formula: Fe2O3 References: |
| ⓘ Molybdenite ? Formula: MoS2 References: |
| ⓘ Native Gold Formula: Au References: |
| ⓘ Pyrite Formula: FeS2 References: |
Gallery:
List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification
| Group 1 - Elements | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ⓘ | Native Gold | 1.AA.05 | Au |
| Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts | |||
| ⓘ | Chalcopyrite | 2.CB.10a | CuFeS2 |
| ⓘ | Galena | 2.CD.10 | PbS |
| ⓘ | Molybdenite ? | 2.EA.30 | MoS2 |
| ⓘ | Pyrite | 2.EB.05a | FeS2 |
| Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides | |||
| ⓘ | Goethite | 4.00. | Fe3+O(OH) |
| ⓘ | Hematite | 4.CB.05 | Fe2O3 |
List of minerals for each chemical element
| H | Hydrogen | |
|---|---|---|
| H | ⓘ Goethite | Fe3+O(OH) |
| O | Oxygen | |
| O | ⓘ Goethite | Fe3+O(OH) |
| O | ⓘ Hematite | Fe2O3 |
| S | Sulfur | |
| S | ⓘ Chalcopyrite | CuFeS2 |
| S | ⓘ Galena | PbS |
| S | ⓘ Molybdenite | MoS2 |
| S | ⓘ Pyrite | FeS2 |
| Fe | Iron | |
| Fe | ⓘ Chalcopyrite | CuFeS2 |
| Fe | ⓘ Goethite | Fe3+O(OH) |
| Fe | ⓘ Hematite | Fe2O3 |
| Fe | ⓘ Pyrite | FeS2 |
| Cu | Copper | |
| Cu | ⓘ Chalcopyrite | CuFeS2 |
| Mo | Molybdenum | |
| Mo | ⓘ Molybdenite | MoS2 |
| Au | Gold | |
| Au | ⓘ Native Gold | Au |
| Pb | Lead | |
| Pb | ⓘ Galena | PbS |
Other Databases
| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10014968 |
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Bonito claims, Nogal Mining District, Lincoln County, New Mexico, USA