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Pit III, Sandy mine, Laguna subdistrict, Cibola County, New Mexico, USAi
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Pit III, Sandy mine, Laguna subdistrict, Laguna Mining District, New Mexico, USA

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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
34° North , 107° West (est.)
Estimate based on other nearby localities or region boundaries.
Margin of Error:
~1km
GRN:
N24W63
Köppen climate type:
BSk : Cold semi-arid (steppe) climate
Mindat Locality ID:
235278
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:2:235278:0
GUID (UUID V4):
0


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2 valid minerals.

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List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification

Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts
ⓘPyrrhotite2.CC.10Fe1-xS
Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides
ⓘHematite4.CB.05Fe2O3
Unclassified
ⓘ'Garnet Group'-X3Z2(SiO4)3

List of minerals for each chemical element

OOxygen
Oⓘ HematiteFe2O3
Oⓘ Garnet GroupX3Z2(SiO4)3
SiSilicon
Siⓘ Garnet GroupX3Z2(SiO4)3
SSulfur
Sⓘ PyrrhotiteFe1-xS
FeIron
Feⓘ HematiteFe2O3
Feⓘ PyrrhotiteFe1-xS

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References

Moench, R. H. & Schlee, J.S.(1967): Geology and uranium deposits of the Laguna district, New Mexico. United States Geological Survey (USGS) Professional Paper 519,( p.29)
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