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Cerro de Potosí (Cerro Rico), Potosí (Potosí Municipality), Tomás Frías Province, Potosí, Bolivia i
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Veins of silver ore, Morena B mine, Cerro Rico

Cerro de Potosí, Potosí, Tomás Frías Province, Potosí, Bolivia

View of Cerro Rico (4,782 m) from the town of Potosí, in 1987.

Cerro de Potosí, Potosí, Tomás Frías Province, Potosí, Bolivia

View of Cerro Rico (4,782 m) from the town of Potosí, in 1987.

Cerro de Potosí, Potosí, Tomás Frías Province, Potosí, Bolivia

Veins of silver ore, Morena B mine, Cerro Rico

Cerro de Potosí, Potosí, Tomás Frías Province, Potosí, Bolivia

View of Cerro Rico (4,782 m) from the town of Potosí, in 1987.

Cerro de Potosí, Potosí, Tomás Frías Province, Potosí, Bolivia

View of Cerro Rico (4,782 m) from the town of Potosí, in 1987.

Cerro de Potosí, Potosí, Tomás Frías Province, Potosí, Bolivia

Veins of silver ore, Morena B mine, Cerro Rico

Cerro de Potosí, Potosí, Tomás Frías Province, Potosí, Bolivia

View of Cerro Rico (4,782 m) from the town of Potosí, in 1987.

Cerro de Potosí, Potosí, Tomás Frías Province, Potosí, Bolivia

Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):

19° 37' 5'' South , 65° 44' 58'' West

Latitude & Longitude (decimal):

Type:

Deposit first discovered:

1544 (approx.)

Köppen climate type:

BSk : Cold semi-arid (steppe) climate

Nearest Settlements:

Place	Population	Distance
Potosí	141,251 (2017)	3.9km
Betanzos	4,847 (2013)	31.8km

Mindat Locality ID:

325

Long-form identifier:

mindat:1:2:325:9

GUID (UUID V4):

Located approximately 1km South of the city of Potosí.

Probably the world's single most well-known mining district. A mountain of highly altered, silicified, pyritized or chloritized volcanic rock, mined for silver for almost 500 years and, in the 20th century, also for Sn, W, Pb, Zn, Cu... Dumps and underground workings are a common tourist destination and still accessible to collectors. Still an important producer of Zn, Sn and Ag. Elevation of peak approx 4,748 meters.

Cerro Rico = Rich Hill.

Silver was discovered here around 1545.

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ⓘ Argentotetrahedrite-(Fe)

ⓘ 'Freibergite Subgroup'

ⓘ Kenoargentotetrahedrite-(Fe)

ⓘ Ottemannite (TL)

ⓘ 'Tetrahedrite Subgroup'

77 valid minerals. 2 (TL) - type locality of valid minerals.

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Detailed Mineral List:

ⓘ Acanthite

Formula: Ag₂S

References:

Smith, Bill, Smith, Carol, Petrov, Alfredo (2001) A Guide to Mineral Localities in Bolivia. The Mineralogical Record, 32 (6) 457-482p.465

ⓘ Alunite

Formula: KAl₃(SO₄)₂(OH)₆

Localities:

Cerro de Potosí (Cerro Rico), Potosí (Potosí Municipality), Tomás Frías Province, Potosí, Bolivia
Pailaviri Mine, Cerro de Potosí (Cerro Rico), Potosí (Potosí Municipality), Tomás Frías Province, Potosí, Bolivia
Flohagen gallery, Esperanza Mine, Cerro de Potosí (Cerro Rico), Potosí (Potosí Municipality), Tomás Frías Province, Potosí, Bolivia

ⓘ 'Andorite'

Formula: AgPbSb₃S₆

Localities: Reported from at least 6 localities in this region.

ⓘ 'Apatite'

Formula: Ca₅(PO₄)₃A

References:

Smith, Bill, Smith, Carol, Petrov, Alfredo (2001) A Guide to Mineral Localities in Bolivia. The Mineralogical Record, 32 (6) 457-482p.465

ⓘ Argentojarosite

Formula: AgFe³⁺₃(SO₄)₂(OH)₆

References:

Federico Ahlfeld (1967) Mineralogía Boliviana (Enciclopedia Boliviana, Los Amigos del Libro)

ⓘ Argentotetrahedrite-(Fe)

Formula: Ag₆(Cu₄Fe₂)Sb₄S₁₂S

References:

Velebil, Dalibor; Hyršl, Jaroslav; Sejkora, Jiří; Dolníček, Zdeněk (2023) Chemismus a klasifikace minerálů skupiny tetraedritu z ložisek v Bolívii [Chemistry and classification of minerals of the tetrahedrite group from deposits of Bolivia]. Bulletin Mineralogie Petrologie, 31 (1). 82-88

ⓘ Argyrodite ?

Formula: Ag₈GeS₆

Description: (Reported, but might be a mistake for another locality in Potosi Department.)

References:

Federico Ahlfeld and Alejandro Schneider-Scherbina (1964) Los Yacimientos Minerales y de Hidrocarburos de Bolivia. (Ministerio de Minas y Petroleo, La Paz)

ⓘ Arsenopyrite

Formula: FeAsS

Localities:

Cerro de Potosí (Cerro Rico), Potosí (Potosí Municipality), Tomás Frías Province, Potosí, Bolivia
Tajopolo vein, Pailaviri Mine, Cerro de Potosí (Cerro Rico), Potosí (Potosí Municipality), Tomás Frías Province, Potosí, Bolivia
Santa Catalina Mine, Cerro de Potosí (Cerro Rico), Potosí (Potosí Municipality), Tomás Frías Province, Potosí, Bolivia
San Hilario vein, Caracoles mine, Cerro de Potosí (Cerro Rico), Potosí (Potosí Municipality), Tomás Frías Province, Potosí, Bolivia

ⓘ Baryte

Formula: BaSO₄

Localities:

Cerro de Potosí (Cerro Rico), Potosí (Potosí Municipality), Tomás Frías Province, Potosí, Bolivia
Rosario Mine, Cerro de Potosí (Cerro Rico), Potosí (Potosí Municipality), Tomás Frías Province, Potosí, Bolivia

ⓘ 'Beegerite' ?

Formula: Pb₆Bi₂S₉

References:

Lindgren, Waldemar, Creveling, J. G. (1928) The ores of Potosi, Bolivia. Economic Geology, 23 (3) 233-262 doi:10.2113/gsecongeo.23.3.233

ⓘ Berndtite (TL)

Formula: SnS₂

Type Locality:

References:

Moh, G.H., Berndt, F. (1964) Two new natural tin sulfides, Sn2S3 and SnS2. Neues Jahrbuch für Mineralogie, Monatshefte: 3: 94-95.

Fleischer, Michael (1965) New Mineral Names. American Mineralogist, 50 (11-12) 2096-2111 p.2107

ⓘ Bismuthinite

Formula: Bi₂S₃

References:

Smith, Bill, Smith, Carol, Petrov, Alfredo (2001) A Guide to Mineral Localities in Bolivia. The Mineralogical Record, 32 (6) 457-482p.465

ⓘ Bournonite

Formula: PbCuSbS₃

References:

Smith, Bill, Smith, Carol, Petrov, Alfredo (2001) A Guide to Mineral Localities in Bolivia. The Mineralogical Record, 32 (6) 457-482p.465

ⓘ Calcite

Formula: CaCO₃

References:

Smith, Bill, Smith, Carol, Petrov, Alfredo (2001) A Guide to Mineral Localities in Bolivia. The Mineralogical Record, 32 (6) 457-482p.465

ⓘ Cassiterite

Formula: SnO₂

Localities: Reported from at least 8 localities in this region.

ⓘ Cassiterite var. Wood Tin ?

Formula: SnO₂

References:

Lindgren, Waldemar, Creveling, J. G. (1928) The ores of Potosi, Bolivia. Economic Geology, 23 (3) 233-262 doi:10.2113/gsecongeo.23.3.233

ⓘ Chalcocite

Formula: Cu₂S

Locality: Desamparados Mine, Cerro de Potosí (Cerro Rico), Potosí (Potosí Municipality), Tomás Frías Province, Potosí, Bolivia

References:

Lindgren, Waldemar, Creveling, J. G. (1928) The ores of Potosi, Bolivia. Economic Geology, 23 (3) 233-262 doi:10.2113/gsecongeo.23.3.233

ⓘ Chalcopyrite

Formula: CuFeS₂

Localities: Reported from at least 6 localities in this region.

ⓘ Chlorargyrite

Formula: AgCl

References:

Smith, Bill, Smith, Carol, Petrov, Alfredo (2001) A Guide to Mineral Localities in Bolivia. The Mineralogical Record, 32 (6) 457-482p.465

ⓘ Colusite

Formula: Cu₁₃VAs₃S₁₆

References:

Smith, Bill, Smith, Carol, Petrov, Alfredo (2001) A Guide to Mineral Localities in Bolivia. The Mineralogical Record, 32 (6) 457-482p.465

ⓘ Covellite

Formula: CuS

Localities:

Desamparados Mine, Cerro de Potosí (Cerro Rico), Potosí (Potosí Municipality), Tomás Frías Province, Potosí, Bolivia
Tajopolo vein, Santa Rita Mine, Cerro de Potosí (Cerro Rico), Potosí (Potosí Municipality), Tomás Frías Province, Potosí, Bolivia
Tajopolo vein, Pailaviri Mine, Cerro de Potosí (Cerro Rico), Potosí (Potosí Municipality), Tomás Frías Province, Potosí, Bolivia
San Hilario vein, Caracoles mine, Cerro de Potosí (Cerro Rico), Potosí (Potosí Municipality), Tomás Frías Province, Potosí, Bolivia
Flohagen gallery, Esperanza Mine, Cerro de Potosí (Cerro Rico), Potosí (Potosí Municipality), Tomás Frías Province, Potosí, Bolivia

ⓘ Diaphorite

Formula: Ag₃Pb₂Sb₃S₈

References:

Smith, Bill, Smith, Carol, Petrov, Alfredo (2001) A Guide to Mineral Localities in Bolivia. The Mineralogical Record, 32 (6) 457-482p.465

ⓘ Dickite

Formula: Al₂(Si₂O₅)(OH)₄

References:

Sillitoe, R. H., Steele, G. B., Thompson, J. F. H., Lang, J. R. (1998) Advanced argillic lithocaps in the Bolivian tin-silver belt. Mineralium Deposita, 33 (6). 539-546 doi:10.1007/s001260050170

ⓘ Doyleite

Formula: Al(OH)₃

References:

Chris Stefano specimen

ⓘ Famatinite

Formula: Cu₃SbS₄

Locality: Lariba Mine (Lariva Mine), Cerro de Potosí (Cerro Rico), Potosí (Potosí Municipality), Tomás Frías Province, Potosí, Bolivia

References:

Kempff, O., Paar, W.H., Tawackoli, S.: "Minerales de Bolivia", 115pp (La Paz, 2009)

ⓘ Faustite

Formula: ZnAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈ · 4H₂O

References:

Petrov, Alfredo (n.d.) Personal Communication.

ⓘ Fizélyite

Formula: Ag₅Pb₁₄Sb₂₁S₄₈

Localities:

ⓘ Franckeite

Formula: Fe²⁺(Pb,Sn²⁺)₆Sn⁴⁺₂Sb₂S₁₄

References:

Smith, Bill, Smith, Carol, Petrov, Alfredo (2001) A Guide to Mineral Localities in Bolivia. The Mineralogical Record, 32 (6) 457-482p.465

ⓘ 'Freibergite Subgroup'

Formula: (Ag₆,[Ag₆]⁴⁺)(Cu₄ C²⁺₂)Sb₄S₁₂S_0-1

References:

Lindgren, Waldemar, Creveling, J. G. (1928) The ores of Potosi, Bolivia. Economic Geology, 23 (3) 233-262 doi:10.2113/gsecongeo.23.3.233

Smith, Bill, Smith, Carol, Petrov, Alfredo (2001) A Guide to Mineral Localities in Bolivia. The Mineralogical Record, 32 (6) 457-482p.465

ⓘ Galena

Formula: PbS

Localities:

Cerro de Potosí (Cerro Rico), Potosí (Potosí Municipality), Tomás Frías Province, Potosí, Bolivia
Cotamitos Mine (Socavón Real), Cerro de Potosí (Cerro Rico), Potosí (Potosí Municipality), Tomás Frías Province, Potosí, Bolivia
Cerro Chico (Cerro Mojón Punta), Cerro de Potosí (Cerro Rico), Potosí (Potosí Municipality), Tomás Frías Province, Potosí, Bolivia
Pailaviri Mine, Cerro de Potosí (Cerro Rico), Potosí (Potosí Municipality), Tomás Frías Province, Potosí, Bolivia

ⓘ Goethite

Formula: Fe³⁺O(OH)

References:

Smith, Bill, Smith, Carol, Petrov, Alfredo (2001) A Guide to Mineral Localities in Bolivia. The Mineralogical Record, 32 (6) 457-482p.465

ⓘ Goslarite

Formula: ZnSO₄ · 7H₂O

References:

Smith, Bill, Smith, Carol, Petrov, Alfredo (2001) A Guide to Mineral Localities in Bolivia. The Mineralogical Record, 32 (6) 457-482p.465

ⓘ Greenockite

Formula: CdS

References:

Agustin Arando specimens

ⓘ Halloysite

Formula: Al₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄ · n(H₂O)

Locality: Santa Rita Mine, Cerro de Potosí (Cerro Rico), Potosí (Potosí Municipality), Tomás Frías Province, Potosí, Bolivia

References:

Lindgren, Waldemar, Creveling, J. G. (1928) The ores of Potosi, Bolivia. Economic Geology, 23 (3) 233-262 doi:10.2113/gsecongeo.23.3.233

ⓘ Halotrichite

Formula: Fe²⁺Al₂(SO₄)₄ · 22H₂O

References:

Smith, Bill, Smith, Carol, Petrov, Alfredo (2001) A Guide to Mineral Localities in Bolivia. The Mineralogical Record, 32 (6) 457-482p.465

ⓘ Hematite

Formula: Fe₂O₃

Localities:

Flohagen gallery, Esperanza Mine, Cerro de Potosí (Cerro Rico), Potosí (Potosí Municipality), Tomás Frías Province, Potosí, Bolivia
Cerro de Potosí (Cerro Rico), Potosí (Potosí Municipality), Tomás Frías Province, Potosí, Bolivia

ⓘ Herzenbergite

Formula: SnS

References:

Kempff, O., Paar, W.H., Tawackoli, S. (2009) Minerales de Bolivia. La Paz: 115pp.

ⓘ Jamesonite

Formula: Pb₄FeSb₆S₁₄

Localities:

Desamparados Mine, Cerro de Potosí (Cerro Rico), Potosí (Potosí Municipality), Tomás Frías Province, Potosí, Bolivia
Tajopolo vein, Santa Rita Mine, Cerro de Potosí (Cerro Rico), Potosí (Potosí Municipality), Tomás Frías Province, Potosí, Bolivia
Cerro de Potosí (Cerro Rico), Potosí (Potosí Municipality), Tomás Frías Province, Potosí, Bolivia
Lariba Mine (Lariva Mine), Cerro de Potosí (Cerro Rico), Potosí (Potosí Municipality), Tomás Frías Province, Potosí, Bolivia

ⓘ Jarosite

Formula: KFe³⁺₃(SO₄)₂(OH)₆

References:

Smith, Bill, Smith, Carol, Petrov, Alfredo (2001) A Guide to Mineral Localities in Bolivia. The Mineralogical Record, 32 (6) 457-482p.465

ⓘ Kenoargentotetrahedrite-(Fe)

Formula: [Ag₆]⁴⁺(Cu₄Fe²⁺₂)Sb₄S₁₂◻

References:

ⓘ Lazulite ?

Formula: MgAl₂(PO₄)₂(OH)₂

Description: Found in the 1940s by Federico Ahlfeld as pseudomorphs after feldspar phenocrysts in a highly altered volcanic rock. (Lazulite ID needs confirmation.)

References:

Federico Ahlfeld specimens

ⓘ Marcasite

Formula: FeS₂

Locality: Pailaviri Mine, Cerro de Potosí (Cerro Rico), Potosí (Potosí Municipality), Tomás Frías Province, Potosí, Bolivia

References:

Dr. Günter Grundmann collectionIdentified by Dr. Günter Grundmann: Polarised-light microscopy

ⓘ Matildite

Formula: AgBiS₂

Localities:

Tajopolo vein, Santa Rita Mine, Cerro de Potosí (Cerro Rico), Potosí (Potosí Municipality), Tomás Frías Province, Potosí, Bolivia
Cerro de Potosí (Cerro Rico), Potosí (Potosí Municipality), Tomás Frías Province, Potosí, Bolivia

ⓘ Melanterite

Formula: Fe²⁺(H₂O)₆(SO₄) · H₂O

References:

Smith, Bill, Smith, Carol, Petrov, Alfredo (2001) A Guide to Mineral Localities in Bolivia. The Mineralogical Record, 32 (6) 457-482p.465

ⓘ Miargyrite

Formula: AgSbS₂

References:

Smith, Bill, Smith, Carol, Petrov, Alfredo (2001) A Guide to Mineral Localities in Bolivia. The Mineralogical Record, 32 (6) 457-482p.465

ⓘ Muscovite

Formula: KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂

References:

ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite

Formula: KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂

References:

ⓘ Nacrite

Formula: Al₂(Si₂O₅)(OH)₄

References:

Smith, Bill, Smith, Carol, Petrov, Alfredo (2001) A Guide to Mineral Localities in Bolivia. The Mineralogical Record, 32 (6) 457-482p.465

ⓘ Native Arsenic

Formula: As

References:

Smith, Bill, Smith, Carol, Petrov, Alfredo (2001) A Guide to Mineral Localities in Bolivia. The Mineralogical Record, 32 (6) 457-482p.465

ⓘ Native Silver

Formula: Ag

References:

Smith, Bill, Smith, Carol, Petrov, Alfredo (2001) A Guide to Mineral Localities in Bolivia. The Mineralogical Record, 32 (6) 457-482p.465

ⓘ Ottemannite (TL)

Formula: Sn₂S₃

Type Locality:

References:

Moh, G.H., Berndt, F. (1964) Two new natural tin sulfides, Sn2S3 and SnS2. Neues Jahrbuch für Mineralogie, Monatshefte: 3: 94-95.

Fleischer, Michael (1965) New Mineral Names. American Mineralogist, 50 (11-12) 2096-2111 p.2107

ⓘ Owyheeite

Formula: Ag₃Pb₁₀Sb₁₁S₂₈

References:

Kempff, O., Paar, W.H., Tawackoli, S. (2009) Minerales de Bolivia. La Paz: 115pp.

ⓘ Petrukite

Formula: (Cu,Fe,Zn,Ag)₃(Sn,In)S₄

Locality: Pailaviri Mine, Cerro de Potosí (Cerro Rico), Potosí (Potosí Municipality), Tomás Frías Province, Potosí, Bolivia

References:

ISHIHARA, Shunso, MURAKAMI, Hiroyasu, MARQUEZ-ZAVALIA, Maria Florencia (2011) Inferred Indium Resources of the Bolivian Tin-Polymetallic Deposits. Resource Geology, 61 (2) 174-191 doi:10.1111/j.1751-3928.2011.00157.x

✪ Phosphophyllite

Formula: Zn₂Fe ²⁺(PO₄)₂ · 4H₂O

Description: Plate 56 from Wilson, Wendell. E.; Bartsch, Joel A.; Mauthner, Mark (2004) Masterpieces of the Mineral World. Houston Museum of Natural Science. [https://www.mindat.org/reference.php?id=18945017]

References:

Smith, Bill, Smith, Carol, Petrov, Alfredo (2001) A Guide to Mineral Localities in Bolivia. The Mineralogical Record, 32 (6) 457-482p.465

Wilson, Wendell. E.; Bartsch, Joel A.; Mauthner, Mark (2004) Masterpieces of the Mineral World. Houston Museum of Natural Science.pp.144-145

ⓘ Pickeringite

Formula: MgAl₂(SO₄)₄ · 22H₂O

References:

Smith, Bill, Smith, Carol, Petrov, Alfredo (2001) A Guide to Mineral Localities in Bolivia. The Mineralogical Record, 32 (6) 457-482p.465

ⓘ Pirquitasite

Formula: Ag₂ZnSnS₄

Locality: 6 de Agosto mine, Cerro de Potosí (Cerro Rico), Potosí (Potosí Municipality), Tomás Frías Province, Potosí, Bolivia

References:

Kempff, O., Paar, W.H., Tawackoli, S.: "Minerales de Bolivia", 115pp (La Paz, 2009)

ⓘ Proustite ?

Formula: Ag₃AsS₃

References:

Lindgren, Waldemar, Creveling, J. G. (1928) The ores of Potosi, Bolivia. Economic Geology, 23 (3) 233-262 doi:10.2113/gsecongeo.23.3.233

ⓘ Pyrargyrite

Formula: Ag₃SbS₃

Localities: Reported from at least 7 localities in this region.

ⓘ Pyrite

Formula: FeS₂

Localities: Reported from at least 8 localities in this region.

ⓘ Pyrophyllite

Formula: Al₂Si₄O₁₀(OH)₂

References:

ⓘ Pyrostilpnite

Formula: Ag₃SbS₃

References:

Smith, Bill, Smith, Carol, Petrov, Alfredo (2001) A Guide to Mineral Localities in Bolivia. The Mineralogical Record, 32 (6) 457-482p.465

ⓘ Pyrrhotite

Formula: Fe_1-xS

References:

Agustin Arando specimens

ⓘ Quartz

Formula: SiO₂

Localities: Reported from at least 7 localities in this region.

ⓘ Quartz var. Chalcedony

Formula: SiO₂

Localities:

Tajopolo vein, Pailaviri Mine, Cerro de Potosí (Cerro Rico), Potosí (Potosí Municipality), Tomás Frías Province, Potosí, Bolivia
Cerro Chico (Cerro Mojón Punta), Cerro de Potosí (Cerro Rico), Potosí (Potosí Municipality), Tomás Frías Province, Potosí, Bolivia

ⓘ Quartz var. Milky Quartz

Formula: SiO₂

Locality: Flohagen gallery, Esperanza Mine, Cerro de Potosí (Cerro Rico), Potosí (Potosí Municipality), Tomás Frías Province, Potosí, Bolivia

References:

Lindgren, Waldemar, Creveling, J. G. (1928) The ores of Potosi, Bolivia. Economic Geology, 23 (3) 233-262 doi:10.2113/gsecongeo.23.3.233

ⓘ Rutile

Formula: TiO₂

References:

Lindgren, Waldemar, Creveling, J. G. (1928) The ores of Potosi, Bolivia. Economic Geology, 23 (3) 233-262 doi:10.2113/gsecongeo.23.3.233

ⓘ Senandorite

Formula: AgPbSb₃S₆

Locality: Pailaviri Mine, Cerro de Potosí (Cerro Rico), Potosí (Potosí Municipality), Tomás Frías Province, Potosí, Bolivia

References:

Dr. Günter Grundmann collectionIdentified by Dr. Günter Grundmann: Polarised-light microscopy

ⓘ Siderite

Formula: FeCO₃

Localities:

Cerro de Potosí (Cerro Rico), Potosí (Potosí Municipality), Tomás Frías Province, Potosí, Bolivia
Cerro Chico (Cerro Mojón Punta), Cerro de Potosí (Cerro Rico), Potosí (Potosí Municipality), Tomás Frías Province, Potosí, Bolivia

ⓘ Sideronatrite

Formula: Na₂Fe(SO₄)₂(OH) · 3H₂O

References:

Lindgren, Waldemar, Creveling, J. G. (1928) The ores of Potosi, Bolivia. Economic Geology, 23 (3) 233-262 doi:10.2113/gsecongeo.23.3.233

Palache, Charles; Berman, Harry; Frondel, Clifford (1951) The System of Mineralogy (7th ed.) Vol. 2 - Halides, Nitrates, Borates, Carbonates, Sulfates, Phosphates, Arsenates, Tungstates, Molybdates, Etc. John Wiley and Sons.

Smith, Bill, Smith, Carol, Petrov, Alfredo (2001) A Guide to Mineral Localities in Bolivia. The Mineralogical Record, 32 (6) 457-482p.465

ⓘ Siderotil

Formula: FeSO₄ · 5H₂O

References:

Smith, Bill, Smith, Carol, Petrov, Alfredo (2001) A Guide to Mineral Localities in Bolivia. The Mineralogical Record, 32 (6) 457-482p.465

ⓘ Smithsonite

Formula: ZnCO₃

Localities:

ⓘ Sphalerite

Formula: ZnS

Localities: Reported from at least 9 localities in this region.

ⓘ Stannite

Formula: Cu₂FeSnS₄

Localities: Reported from at least 7 localities in this region.

ⓘ Stephanite

Formula: Ag₅SbS₄

References:

Lindgren, Waldemar, Creveling, J. G. (1928) The ores of Potosi, Bolivia. Economic Geology, 23 (3) 233-262 doi:10.2113/gsecongeo.23.3.233

Smith, Bill, Smith, Carol, Petrov, Alfredo (2001) A Guide to Mineral Localities in Bolivia. The Mineralogical Record, 32 (6) 457-482p.465

ⓘ Stibnite

Formula: Sb₂S₃

Localities:

Desamparados Mine, Cerro de Potosí (Cerro Rico), Potosí (Potosí Municipality), Tomás Frías Province, Potosí, Bolivia
Cerro de Potosí (Cerro Rico), Potosí (Potosí Municipality), Tomás Frías Province, Potosí, Bolivia

ⓘ Svanbergite

Formula: SrAl₃(PO₄)(SO₄)(OH)₆

References:

ⓘ Tetrahedrite-(Fe)

Formula: Cu₆(Cu₄Fe²⁺₂)Sb₄S₁₂S

References:

ⓘ 'Tetrahedrite Subgroup'

Formula: Cu₆(Cu₄C²⁺₂)Sb₄S₁₂S

Localities: Reported from at least 8 localities in this region.

ⓘ Tetrahedrite-(Zn)

Formula: Cu₆(Cu₄Zn₂)Sb₄S₁₂S

References:

ⓘ Topaz ?

Formula: Al₂(SiO₄)(F,OH)₂

Locality: San Miguel vein, Cerro de Potosí (Cerro Rico), Potosí (Potosí Municipality), Tomás Frías Province, Potosí, Bolivia

References:

Davy, W.M. (1920) Economic Geology, 15, 463-496.

ⓘ 'Tourmaline' ?

Formula: AD₃G₆(T₆O₁₈)(BO₃)₃X₃Z

References:

Lindgren, Waldemar, Creveling, J. G. (1928) The ores of Potosi, Bolivia. Economic Geology, 23 (3) 233-262 doi:10.2113/gsecongeo.23.3.233

ⓘ Valentinite

Formula: Sb₂O₃

Localities:

ⓘ Varlamoffite

Formula: Sn_1-xFe_xO_2-x(OH)

Description: First described from here as "souxite" by Dr. Roberto Herzenberg one year before a better description of Congo material was published under the currently accepted name varlamoffite.

References:

Am. Min. 32, 372 (1947)

ⓘ Voltaite

Formula: K₂Fe²⁺₅Fe³⁺₃Al(SO₄)₁₂ · 18H₂O

References:

Lindgren, Waldemar, Creveling, J. G. (1928) The ores of Potosi, Bolivia. Economic Geology, 23 (3) 233-262 doi:10.2113/gsecongeo.23.3.233

Smith, Bill, Smith, Carol, Petrov, Alfredo (2001) A Guide to Mineral Localities in Bolivia. The Mineralogical Record, 32 (6) 457-482p.465

ⓘ Wavellite

Formula: Al₃(PO₄)₂(OH)₃ · 5H₂O

References:

Smith, Bill, Smith, Carol, Petrov, Alfredo (2001) A Guide to Mineral Localities in Bolivia. The Mineralogical Record, 32 (6) 457-482p.465

ⓘ 'Wolframite Group'

References:

Smith, Bill, Smith, Carol, Petrov, Alfredo (2001) A Guide to Mineral Localities in Bolivia. The Mineralogical Record, 32 (6) 457-482p.465

ⓘ Wurtzite

Formula: (Zn,Fe)S

References:

Smith, Bill, Smith, Carol, Petrov, Alfredo (2001) A Guide to Mineral Localities in Bolivia. The Mineralogical Record, 32 (6) 457-482p.465

ⓘ Zircon

Formula: Zr(SiO₄)

References:

Lindgren, Waldemar, Creveling, J. G. (1928) The ores of Potosi, Bolivia. Economic Geology, 23 (3) 233-262 doi:10.2113/gsecongeo.23.3.233

Gallery:

AgPbSb₃S₆ⓘ 'Andorite'

Andorite

Pailaviri Mine, Cerro de Potosí, Potosí, Tomás Frías Province, Potosí, Bolivia

Andorite

Pailaviri Mine, Cerro de Potosí, Potosí, Tomás Frías Province, Potosí, Bolivia

Andorite

Pailaviri Mine, Cerro de Potosí, Potosí, Tomás Frías Province, Potosí, Bolivia

CuFeS₂ⓘ Chalcopyrite

Chalcopyrite, etc.

Cerro de Potosí, Potosí, Tomás Frías Province, Potosí, Bolivia

Chalcopyrite, etc.

Cerro de Potosí, Potosí, Tomás Frías Province, Potosí, Bolivia

Chalcopyrite, etc.

Cerro de Potosí, Potosí, Tomás Frías Province, Potosí, Bolivia

Zn₂Fe ²⁺(PO₄)₂ · 4H₂Oⓘ Phosphophyllite

Phosphophyllite

Unificada Mine, Cerro de Potosí, Potosí, Tomás Frías Province, Potosí, Bolivia

Phosphophyllite

Cerro de Potosí, Potosí, Tomás Frías Province, Potosí, Bolivia

Phosphophyllite

Unificada Mine, Cerro de Potosí, Potosí, Tomás Frías Province, Potosí, Bolivia

Phosphophyllite

Unificada Mine, Cerro de Potosí, Potosí, Tomás Frías Province, Potosí, Bolivia

Phosphophyllite

Cerro de Potosí, Potosí, Tomás Frías Province, Potosí, Bolivia

Phosphophyllite

Unificada Mine, Cerro de Potosí, Potosí, Tomás Frías Province, Potosí, Bolivia

Phosphophyllite

Unificada Mine, Cerro de Potosí, Potosí, Tomás Frías Province, Potosí, Bolivia

Phosphophyllite

Unificada Mine, Cerro de Potosí, Potosí, Tomás Frías Province, Potosí, Bolivia

Phosphophyllite

Cerro de Potosí, Potosí, Tomás Frías Province, Potosí, Bolivia

FeCO₃ⓘ Siderite

Siderite, etc.

Cerro de Potosí, Potosí, Tomás Frías Province, Potosí, Bolivia

Siderite, etc.

Cerro de Potosí, Potosí, Tomás Frías Province, Potosí, Bolivia

Siderite, etc.

Cerro de Potosí, Potosí, Tomás Frías Province, Potosí, Bolivia

Cu₂FeSnS₄ⓘ Stannite

Stannite, etc.

Santa Rita Mine, Cerro de Potosí, Potosí, Tomás Frías Province, Potosí, Bolivia

Stannite, etc.

Santa Rita Mine, Cerro de Potosí, Potosí, Tomás Frías Province, Potosí, Bolivia

Stannite, etc.

Santa Rita Mine, Cerro de Potosí, Potosí, Tomás Frías Province, Potosí, Bolivia

Sb₂O₃ⓘ Valentinite

Valentinite

Cerro de Potosí, Potosí, Tomás Frías Province, Potosí, Bolivia

Valentinite

Cerro de Potosí, Potosí, Tomás Frías Province, Potosí, Bolivia

Valentinite

Cerro de Potosí, Potosí, Tomás Frías Province, Potosí, Bolivia

List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification

Group 1 - Elements
ⓘ	Native Silver	1.AA.05	Ag
ⓘ	Native Arsenic	1.CA.05	As
Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts
ⓘ	Chalcocite	2.BA.05	Cu₂S
ⓘ	Acanthite	2.BA.35	Ag₂S
ⓘ	Argyrodite ?	2.BA.70	Ag₈GeS₆
ⓘ	Covellite	2.CA.05a	CuS
ⓘ	Sphalerite	2.CB.05a	ZnS
ⓘ	Chalcopyrite	2.CB.10a	CuFeS₂
ⓘ	Pirquitasite	2.CB.15a	Ag₂ZnSnS₄
ⓘ	Stannite	2.CB.15a	Cu₂FeSnS₄
ⓘ	Colusite	2.CB.30	Cu₁₃VAs₃S₁₆
ⓘ	Greenockite	2.CB.45	CdS
ⓘ	Wurtzite	2.CB.45	(Zn,Fe)S
ⓘ	Pyrrhotite	2.CC.10	Fe_1-xS
ⓘ	Herzenbergite	2.CD.05	SnS
ⓘ	Galena	2.CD.10	PbS
ⓘ	Bismuthinite	2.DB.05	Bi₂S₃
ⓘ	Stibnite	2.DB.05	Sb₂S₃
ⓘ	Ottemannite (TL)	2.DB.10	Sn₂S₃
ⓘ	Berndtite (TL)	2.EA.20	SnS₂
ⓘ	Pyrite	2.EB.05a	FeS₂
ⓘ	Marcasite	2.EB.10a	FeS₂
ⓘ	Arsenopyrite	2.EB.20	FeAsS
ⓘ	Proustite ?	2.GA.05	Ag₃AsS₃
ⓘ	Pyrargyrite	2.GA.05	Ag₃SbS₃
ⓘ	Pyrostilpnite	2.GA.10	Ag₃SbS₃
ⓘ	Bournonite	2.GA.50	PbCuSbS₃
ⓘ	'Freibergite Subgroup'	2.GB.05	(Ag₆,[Ag₆]⁴⁺)(Cu₄ C²⁺₂)Sb₄S₁₂S_0-1
ⓘ	'Tetrahedrite Subgroup'	2.GB.05	Cu₆(Cu₄C²⁺₂)Sb₄S₁₂S
ⓘ	Argentotetrahedrite-(Fe)	2.GB.05	Ag₆(Cu₄Fe₂)Sb₄S₁₂S
ⓘ	Tetrahedrite-(Zn)	2.GB.05	Cu₆(Cu₄Zn₂)Sb₄S₁₂S
ⓘ	Tetrahedrite-(Fe)	2.GB.05	Cu₆(Cu₄Fe²⁺₂)Sb₄S₁₂S
ⓘ	Kenoargentotetrahedrite-(Fe)	2.GB.05	[Ag₆]⁴⁺(Cu₄Fe²⁺₂)Sb₄S₁₂◻
ⓘ	Stephanite	2.GB.10	Ag₅SbS₄
ⓘ	Miargyrite	2.HA.10	AgSbS₂
ⓘ	Jamesonite	2.HB.15	Pb₄FeSb₆S₁₄
ⓘ	Owyheeite	2.HC.35	Ag₃Pb₁₀Sb₁₁S₂₈
ⓘ	Franckeite	2.HF.25b	Fe²⁺(Pb,Sn²⁺)₆Sn⁴⁺₂Sb₂S₁₄
ⓘ	Matildite	2.JA.20	AgBiS₂
ⓘ	Senandorite	2.JB.	AgPbSb₃S₆
ⓘ	Diaphorite	2.JB.05	Ag₃Pb₂Sb₃S₈
ⓘ	Fizélyite	2.JB.40a	Ag₅Pb₁₄Sb₂₁S₄₈
ⓘ	Petrukite	2.KA.05	(Cu,Fe,Zn,Ag)₃(Sn,In)S₄
ⓘ	Famatinite	2.KA.10	Cu₃SbS₄
Group 3 - Halides
ⓘ	Chlorargyrite	3.AA.15	AgCl
Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides
ⓘ	Goethite	4.00.	Fe³⁺O(OH)
ⓘ	Hematite	4.CB.05	Fe₂O₃
ⓘ	Valentinite	4.CB.55	Sb₂O₃
ⓘ	Quartz var. Chalcedony	4.DA.05	SiO₂
ⓘ		4.DA.05	SiO₂
ⓘ	var. Milky Quartz	4.DA.05	SiO₂
ⓘ	Cassiterite	4.DB.05	SnO₂
ⓘ	Rutile	4.DB.05	TiO₂
ⓘ	Varlamoffite	4.DB.05	Sn_1-xFe_xO_2-x(OH)
ⓘ	Cassiterite var. Wood Tin ?	4.DB.05	SnO₂
ⓘ	'Wolframite Group'	4.DB.30 va
ⓘ	Doyleite	4.FE.10	Al(OH)₃
Group 5 - Nitrates and Carbonates
ⓘ	Calcite	5.AB.05	CaCO₃
ⓘ	Siderite	5.AB.05	FeCO₃
ⓘ	Smithsonite	5.AB.05	ZnCO₃
Group 7 - Sulphates, Chromates, Molybdates and Tungstates
ⓘ	Baryte	7.AD.35	BaSO₄
ⓘ	Alunite	7.BC.10	KAl₃(SO₄)₂(OH)₆
ⓘ	Argentojarosite	7.BC.10	AgFe³⁺₃(SO₄)₂(OH)₆
ⓘ	Jarosite	7.BC.10	KFe³⁺₃(SO₄)₂(OH)₆
ⓘ	Siderotil	7.CB.20	FeSO₄ · 5H₂O
ⓘ	Melanterite	7.CB.35	Fe²⁺(H₂O)₆(SO₄) · H₂O
ⓘ	Goslarite	7.CB.40	ZnSO₄ · 7H₂O
ⓘ	Halotrichite	7.CB.85	Fe²⁺Al₂(SO₄)₄ · 22H₂O
ⓘ	Pickeringite	7.CB.85	MgAl₂(SO₄)₄ · 22H₂O
ⓘ	Voltaite	7.CC.25	K₂Fe²⁺₅Fe³⁺₃Al(SO₄)₁₂ · 18H₂O
ⓘ	Sideronatrite	7.DF.20	Na₂Fe(SO₄)₂(OH) · 3H₂O
Group 8 - Phosphates, Arsenates and Vanadates
ⓘ	Lazulite ?	8.BB.40	MgAl₂(PO₄)₂(OH)₂
ⓘ	Svanbergite	8.BL.05	SrAl₃(PO₄)(SO₄)(OH)₆
ⓘ	Phosphophyllite	8.CA.40	Zn₂Fe ²⁺(PO₄)₂ · 4H₂O
ⓘ	Wavellite	8.DC.50	Al₃(PO₄)₂(OH)₃ · 5H₂O
ⓘ	Faustite	8.DD.15	ZnAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈ · 4H₂O
Group 9 - Silicates
ⓘ	Zircon	9.AD.30	Zr(SiO₄)
ⓘ	Topaz ?	9.AF.35	Al₂(SiO₄)(F,OH)₂
ⓘ	Pyrophyllite	9.EC.10	Al₂Si₄O₁₀(OH)₂
ⓘ	Muscovite	9.EC.15	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
ⓘ	var. Sericite	9.EC.15	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
ⓘ	Dickite	9.ED.05	Al₂(Si₂O₅)(OH)₄
ⓘ	Nacrite	9.ED.05	Al₂(Si₂O₅)(OH)₄
ⓘ	Halloysite	9.ED.10	Al₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄ · n(H₂O)
Unclassified
ⓘ	'Andorite'	-	AgPbSb₃S₆
ⓘ	'Beegerite' ?	-	Pb₆Bi₂S₉
ⓘ	'Tourmaline' ?	-	AD₃G₆(T₆O₁₈)(BO₃)₃X₃Z
ⓘ	'Apatite'	-	Ca₅(PO₄)₃A

List of minerals for each chemical element

H	Hydrogen
H	ⓘ Alunite	KAl₃(SO₄)₂(OH)₆
H	ⓘ Argentojarosite	AgFe₃³⁺(SO₄)₂(OH)₆
H	ⓘ Dickite	Al₂(Si₂O₅)(OH)₄
H	ⓘ Doyleite	Al(OH)₃
H	ⓘ Faustite	ZnAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈ · 4H₂O
H	ⓘ Goethite	Fe³⁺O(OH)
H	ⓘ Goslarite	ZnSO₄ · 7H₂O
H	ⓘ Halloysite	Al₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄ · n(H₂O)
H	ⓘ Halotrichite	Fe²⁺Al₂(SO₄)₄ · 22H₂O
H	ⓘ Jarosite	KFe₃³⁺(SO₄)₂(OH)₆
H	ⓘ Lazulite	MgAl₂(PO₄)₂(OH)₂
H	ⓘ Melanterite	Fe²⁺(H₂O)₆(SO₄) · H₂O
H	ⓘ Muscovite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
H	ⓘ Nacrite	Al₂(Si₂O₅)(OH)₄
H	ⓘ Phosphophyllite	Zn₂Fe ²⁺(PO₄)₂ · 4H₂O
H	ⓘ Pickeringite	MgAl₂(SO₄)₄ · 22H₂O
H	ⓘ Pyrophyllite	Al₂Si₄O₁₀(OH)₂
H	ⓘ Siderotil	FeSO₄ · 5H₂O
H	ⓘ Sideronatrite	Na₂Fe(SO₄)₂(OH) · 3H₂O
H	ⓘ Svanbergite	SrAl₃(PO₄)(SO₄)(OH)₆
H	ⓘ Topaz	Al₂(SiO₄)(F,OH)₂
H	ⓘ Varlamoffite	Sn_1-xFe_xO_2-x(OH)
H	ⓘ Voltaite	K₂Fe₅²⁺Fe₃³⁺Al(SO₄)₁₂ · 18H₂O
H	ⓘ Wavellite	Al₃(PO₄)₂(OH)₃ · 5H₂O
H	ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
B	Boron
B	ⓘ Tourmaline	AD₃G₆(T₆O₁₈)(BO₃)₃X₃Z
C	Carbon
C	ⓘ Calcite	CaCO₃
C	ⓘ Siderite	FeCO₃
C	ⓘ Smithsonite	ZnCO₃
O	Oxygen
O	ⓘ Alunite	KAl₃(SO₄)₂(OH)₆
O	ⓘ Argentojarosite	AgFe₃³⁺(SO₄)₂(OH)₆
O	ⓘ Baryte	BaSO₄
O	ⓘ Calcite	CaCO₃
O	ⓘ Cassiterite	SnO₂
O	ⓘ Quartz var. Chalcedony	SiO₂
O	ⓘ Dickite	Al₂(Si₂O₅)(OH)₄
O	ⓘ Doyleite	Al(OH)₃
O	ⓘ Faustite	ZnAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈ · 4H₂O
O	ⓘ Goethite	Fe³⁺O(OH)
O	ⓘ Goslarite	ZnSO₄ · 7H₂O
O	ⓘ Halloysite	Al₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄ · n(H₂O)
O	ⓘ Halotrichite	Fe²⁺Al₂(SO₄)₄ · 22H₂O
O	ⓘ Hematite	Fe₂O₃
O	ⓘ Jarosite	KFe₃³⁺(SO₄)₂(OH)₆
O	ⓘ Lazulite	MgAl₂(PO₄)₂(OH)₂
O	ⓘ Melanterite	Fe²⁺(H₂O)₆(SO₄) · H₂O
O	ⓘ Muscovite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
O	ⓘ Nacrite	Al₂(Si₂O₅)(OH)₄
O	ⓘ Phosphophyllite	Zn₂Fe ²⁺(PO₄)₂ · 4H₂O
O	ⓘ Pickeringite	MgAl₂(SO₄)₄ · 22H₂O
O	ⓘ Pyrophyllite	Al₂Si₄O₁₀(OH)₂
O	ⓘ Quartz	SiO₂
O	ⓘ Rutile	TiO₂
O	ⓘ Siderotil	FeSO₄ · 5H₂O
O	ⓘ Siderite	FeCO₃
O	ⓘ Sideronatrite	Na₂Fe(SO₄)₂(OH) · 3H₂O
O	ⓘ Smithsonite	ZnCO₃
O	ⓘ Svanbergite	SrAl₃(PO₄)(SO₄)(OH)₆
O	ⓘ Topaz	Al₂(SiO₄)(F,OH)₂
O	ⓘ Tourmaline	AD₃G₆(T₆O₁₈)(BO₃)₃X₃Z
O	ⓘ Valentinite	Sb₂O₃
O	ⓘ Varlamoffite	Sn_1-xFe_xO_2-x(OH)
O	ⓘ Voltaite	K₂Fe₅²⁺Fe₃³⁺Al(SO₄)₁₂ · 18H₂O
O	ⓘ Wavellite	Al₃(PO₄)₂(OH)₃ · 5H₂O
O	ⓘ Cassiterite var. Wood Tin	SnO₂
O	ⓘ Zircon	Zr(SiO₄)
O	ⓘ Quartz var. Milky Quartz	SiO₂
O	ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
O	ⓘ Apatite	Ca₅(PO₄)₃A
F	Fluorine
F	ⓘ Topaz	Al₂(SiO₄)(F,OH)₂
Na	Sodium
Na	ⓘ Sideronatrite	Na₂Fe(SO₄)₂(OH) · 3H₂O
Mg	Magnesium
Mg	ⓘ Lazulite	MgAl₂(PO₄)₂(OH)₂
Mg	ⓘ Pickeringite	MgAl₂(SO₄)₄ · 22H₂O
Al	Aluminium
Al	ⓘ Alunite	KAl₃(SO₄)₂(OH)₆
Al	ⓘ Dickite	Al₂(Si₂O₅)(OH)₄
Al	ⓘ Doyleite	Al(OH)₃
Al	ⓘ Faustite	ZnAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈ · 4H₂O
Al	ⓘ Halloysite	Al₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄ · n(H₂O)
Al	ⓘ Halotrichite	Fe²⁺Al₂(SO₄)₄ · 22H₂O
Al	ⓘ Lazulite	MgAl₂(PO₄)₂(OH)₂
Al	ⓘ Muscovite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
Al	ⓘ Nacrite	Al₂(Si₂O₅)(OH)₄
Al	ⓘ Pickeringite	MgAl₂(SO₄)₄ · 22H₂O
Al	ⓘ Pyrophyllite	Al₂Si₄O₁₀(OH)₂
Al	ⓘ Svanbergite	SrAl₃(PO₄)(SO₄)(OH)₆
Al	ⓘ Topaz	Al₂(SiO₄)(F,OH)₂
Al	ⓘ Voltaite	K₂Fe₅²⁺Fe₃³⁺Al(SO₄)₁₂ · 18H₂O
Al	ⓘ Wavellite	Al₃(PO₄)₂(OH)₃ · 5H₂O
Al	ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
Si	Silicon
Si	ⓘ Quartz var. Chalcedony	SiO₂
Si	ⓘ Dickite	Al₂(Si₂O₅)(OH)₄
Si	ⓘ Halloysite	Al₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄ · n(H₂O)
Si	ⓘ Muscovite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
Si	ⓘ Nacrite	Al₂(Si₂O₅)(OH)₄
Si	ⓘ Pyrophyllite	Al₂Si₄O₁₀(OH)₂
Si	ⓘ Quartz	SiO₂
Si	ⓘ Topaz	Al₂(SiO₄)(F,OH)₂
Si	ⓘ Zircon	Zr(SiO₄)
Si	ⓘ Quartz var. Milky Quartz	SiO₂
Si	ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
P	Phosphorus
P	ⓘ Faustite	ZnAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈ · 4H₂O
P	ⓘ Lazulite	MgAl₂(PO₄)₂(OH)₂
P	ⓘ Phosphophyllite	Zn₂Fe ²⁺(PO₄)₂ · 4H₂O
P	ⓘ Svanbergite	SrAl₃(PO₄)(SO₄)(OH)₆
P	ⓘ Wavellite	Al₃(PO₄)₂(OH)₃ · 5H₂O
P	ⓘ Apatite	Ca₅(PO₄)₃A
S	Sulfur
S	ⓘ Acanthite	Ag₂S
S	ⓘ Alunite	KAl₃(SO₄)₂(OH)₆
S	ⓘ Andorite	AgPbSb₃S₆
S	ⓘ Argentojarosite	AgFe₃³⁺(SO₄)₂(OH)₆
S	ⓘ Arsenopyrite	FeAsS
S	ⓘ Argyrodite	Ag₈GeS₆
S	ⓘ Baryte	BaSO₄
S	ⓘ Beegerite	Pb₆Bi₂S₉
S	ⓘ Berndtite	SnS₂
S	ⓘ Bismuthinite	Bi₂S₃
S	ⓘ Bournonite	PbCuSbS₃
S	ⓘ Chalcopyrite	CuFeS₂
S	ⓘ Chalcocite	Cu₂S
S	ⓘ Colusite	Cu₁₃VAs₃S₁₆
S	ⓘ Covellite	CuS
S	ⓘ Diaphorite	Ag₃Pb₂Sb₃S₈
S	ⓘ Famatinite	Cu₃SbS₄
S	ⓘ Fizélyite	Ag₅Pb₁₄Sb₂₁S₄₈
S	ⓘ Franckeite	Fe²⁺(Pb,Sn²⁺)₆Sn₂⁴⁺Sb₂S₁₄
S	ⓘ Freibergite Subgroup	(Ag₆,[Ag₆]⁴⁺)(Cu₄ C₂²⁺)Sb₄S₁₂S_0-1
S	ⓘ Galena	PbS
S	ⓘ Goslarite	ZnSO₄ · 7H₂O
S	ⓘ Greenockite	CdS
S	ⓘ Halotrichite	Fe²⁺Al₂(SO₄)₄ · 22H₂O
S	ⓘ Herzenbergite	SnS
S	ⓘ Jamesonite	Pb₄FeSb₆S₁₄
S	ⓘ Jarosite	KFe₃³⁺(SO₄)₂(OH)₆
S	ⓘ Marcasite	FeS₂
S	ⓘ Matildite	AgBiS₂
S	ⓘ Melanterite	Fe²⁺(H₂O)₆(SO₄) · H₂O
S	ⓘ Miargyrite	AgSbS₂
S	ⓘ Ottemannite	Sn₂S₃
S	ⓘ Owyheeite	Ag₃Pb₁₀Sb₁₁S₂₈
S	ⓘ Petrukite	(Cu,Fe,Zn,Ag)₃(Sn,In)S₄
S	ⓘ Pickeringite	MgAl₂(SO₄)₄ · 22H₂O
S	ⓘ Pirquitasite	Ag₂ZnSnS₄
S	ⓘ Proustite	Ag₃AsS₃
S	ⓘ Pyrargyrite	Ag₃SbS₃
S	ⓘ Pyrite	FeS₂
S	ⓘ Pyrostilpnite	Ag₃SbS₃
S	ⓘ Pyrrhotite	Fe_1-xS
S	ⓘ Siderotil	FeSO₄ · 5H₂O
S	ⓘ Sideronatrite	Na₂Fe(SO₄)₂(OH) · 3H₂O
S	ⓘ Sphalerite	ZnS
S	ⓘ Stannite	Cu₂FeSnS₄
S	ⓘ Stephanite	Ag₅SbS₄
S	ⓘ Stibnite	Sb₂S₃
S	ⓘ Svanbergite	SrAl₃(PO₄)(SO₄)(OH)₆
S	ⓘ Tetrahedrite Subgroup	Cu₆(Cu₄C₂²⁺)Sb₄S₁₂S
S	ⓘ Voltaite	K₂Fe₅²⁺Fe₃³⁺Al(SO₄)₁₂ · 18H₂O
S	ⓘ Wurtzite	(Zn,Fe)S
S	ⓘ Senandorite	AgPbSb₃S₆
S	ⓘ Argentotetrahedrite-(Fe)	Ag₆(Cu₄Fe₂)Sb₄S₁₂S
S	ⓘ Tetrahedrite-(Zn)	Cu₆(Cu₄Zn₂)Sb₄S₁₂S
S	ⓘ Tetrahedrite-(Fe)	Cu₆(Cu₄Fe₂²⁺)Sb₄S₁₂S
S	ⓘ Kenoargentotetrahedrite-(Fe)	[Ag₆]⁴⁺(Cu₄Fe₂²⁺)Sb₄S₁₂◻
Cl	Chlorine
Cl	ⓘ Chlorargyrite	AgCl
K	Potassium
K	ⓘ Alunite	KAl₃(SO₄)₂(OH)₆
K	ⓘ Jarosite	KFe₃³⁺(SO₄)₂(OH)₆
K	ⓘ Muscovite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
K	ⓘ Voltaite	K₂Fe₅²⁺Fe₃³⁺Al(SO₄)₁₂ · 18H₂O
K	ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
Ca	Calcium
Ca	ⓘ Calcite	CaCO₃
Ca	ⓘ Apatite	Ca₅(PO₄)₃A
Ti	Titanium
Ti	ⓘ Rutile	TiO₂
V	Vanadium
V	ⓘ Colusite	Cu₁₃VAs₃S₁₆
Fe	Iron
Fe	ⓘ Argentojarosite	AgFe₃³⁺(SO₄)₂(OH)₆
Fe	ⓘ Arsenopyrite	FeAsS
Fe	ⓘ Chalcopyrite	CuFeS₂
Fe	ⓘ Franckeite	Fe²⁺(Pb,Sn²⁺)₆Sn₂⁴⁺Sb₂S₁₄
Fe	ⓘ Goethite	Fe³⁺O(OH)
Fe	ⓘ Halotrichite	Fe²⁺Al₂(SO₄)₄ · 22H₂O
Fe	ⓘ Hematite	Fe₂O₃
Fe	ⓘ Jamesonite	Pb₄FeSb₆S₁₄
Fe	ⓘ Jarosite	KFe₃³⁺(SO₄)₂(OH)₆
Fe	ⓘ Marcasite	FeS₂
Fe	ⓘ Melanterite	Fe²⁺(H₂O)₆(SO₄) · H₂O
Fe	ⓘ Petrukite	(Cu,Fe,Zn,Ag)₃(Sn,In)S₄
Fe	ⓘ Phosphophyllite	Zn₂Fe ²⁺(PO₄)₂ · 4H₂O
Fe	ⓘ Pyrite	FeS₂
Fe	ⓘ Pyrrhotite	Fe_1-xS
Fe	ⓘ Siderotil	FeSO₄ · 5H₂O
Fe	ⓘ Siderite	FeCO₃
Fe	ⓘ Sideronatrite	Na₂Fe(SO₄)₂(OH) · 3H₂O
Fe	ⓘ Stannite	Cu₂FeSnS₄
Fe	ⓘ Varlamoffite	Sn_1-xFe_xO_2-x(OH)
Fe	ⓘ Voltaite	K₂Fe₅²⁺Fe₃³⁺Al(SO₄)₁₂ · 18H₂O
Fe	ⓘ Wurtzite	(Zn,Fe)S
Fe	ⓘ Argentotetrahedrite-(Fe)	Ag₆(Cu₄Fe₂)Sb₄S₁₂S
Fe	ⓘ Tetrahedrite-(Fe)	Cu₆(Cu₄Fe₂²⁺)Sb₄S₁₂S
Fe	ⓘ Kenoargentotetrahedrite-(Fe)	[Ag₆]⁴⁺(Cu₄Fe₂²⁺)Sb₄S₁₂◻
Cu	Copper
Cu	ⓘ Bournonite	PbCuSbS₃
Cu	ⓘ Chalcopyrite	CuFeS₂
Cu	ⓘ Chalcocite	Cu₂S
Cu	ⓘ Colusite	Cu₁₃VAs₃S₁₆
Cu	ⓘ Covellite	CuS
Cu	ⓘ Famatinite	Cu₃SbS₄
Cu	ⓘ Freibergite Subgroup	(Ag₆,[Ag₆]⁴⁺)(Cu₄ C₂²⁺)Sb₄S₁₂S_0-1
Cu	ⓘ Petrukite	(Cu,Fe,Zn,Ag)₃(Sn,In)S₄
Cu	ⓘ Stannite	Cu₂FeSnS₄
Cu	ⓘ Tetrahedrite Subgroup	Cu₆(Cu₄C₂²⁺)Sb₄S₁₂S
Cu	ⓘ Argentotetrahedrite-(Fe)	Ag₆(Cu₄Fe₂)Sb₄S₁₂S
Cu	ⓘ Tetrahedrite-(Zn)	Cu₆(Cu₄Zn₂)Sb₄S₁₂S
Cu	ⓘ Tetrahedrite-(Fe)	Cu₆(Cu₄Fe₂²⁺)Sb₄S₁₂S
Cu	ⓘ Kenoargentotetrahedrite-(Fe)	[Ag₆]⁴⁺(Cu₄Fe₂²⁺)Sb₄S₁₂◻
Zn	Zinc
Zn	ⓘ Faustite	ZnAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈ · 4H₂O
Zn	ⓘ Goslarite	ZnSO₄ · 7H₂O
Zn	ⓘ Petrukite	(Cu,Fe,Zn,Ag)₃(Sn,In)S₄
Zn	ⓘ Phosphophyllite	Zn₂Fe ²⁺(PO₄)₂ · 4H₂O
Zn	ⓘ Pirquitasite	Ag₂ZnSnS₄
Zn	ⓘ Smithsonite	ZnCO₃
Zn	ⓘ Sphalerite	ZnS
Zn	ⓘ Wurtzite	(Zn,Fe)S
Zn	ⓘ Tetrahedrite-(Zn)	Cu₆(Cu₄Zn₂)Sb₄S₁₂S
Ge	Germanium
Ge	ⓘ Argyrodite	Ag₈GeS₆
As	Arsenic
As	ⓘ Arsenopyrite	FeAsS
As	ⓘ Native Arsenic	As
As	ⓘ Colusite	Cu₁₃VAs₃S₁₆
As	ⓘ Proustite	Ag₃AsS₃
Sr	Strontium
Sr	ⓘ Svanbergite	SrAl₃(PO₄)(SO₄)(OH)₆
Zr	Zirconium
Zr	ⓘ Zircon	Zr(SiO₄)
Ag	Silver
Ag	ⓘ Acanthite	Ag₂S
Ag	ⓘ Andorite	AgPbSb₃S₆
Ag	ⓘ Argentojarosite	AgFe₃³⁺(SO₄)₂(OH)₆
Ag	ⓘ Argyrodite	Ag₈GeS₆
Ag	ⓘ Chlorargyrite	AgCl
Ag	ⓘ Diaphorite	Ag₃Pb₂Sb₃S₈
Ag	ⓘ Fizélyite	Ag₅Pb₁₄Sb₂₁S₄₈
Ag	ⓘ Freibergite Subgroup	(Ag₆,[Ag₆]⁴⁺)(Cu₄ C₂²⁺)Sb₄S₁₂S_0-1
Ag	ⓘ Matildite	AgBiS₂
Ag	ⓘ Miargyrite	AgSbS₂
Ag	ⓘ Owyheeite	Ag₃Pb₁₀Sb₁₁S₂₈
Ag	ⓘ Petrukite	(Cu,Fe,Zn,Ag)₃(Sn,In)S₄
Ag	ⓘ Pirquitasite	Ag₂ZnSnS₄
Ag	ⓘ Proustite	Ag₃AsS₃
Ag	ⓘ Pyrargyrite	Ag₃SbS₃
Ag	ⓘ Pyrostilpnite	Ag₃SbS₃
Ag	ⓘ Native Silver	Ag
Ag	ⓘ Stephanite	Ag₅SbS₄
Ag	ⓘ Senandorite	AgPbSb₃S₆
Ag	ⓘ Argentotetrahedrite-(Fe)	Ag₆(Cu₄Fe₂)Sb₄S₁₂S
Ag	ⓘ Kenoargentotetrahedrite-(Fe)	[Ag₆]⁴⁺(Cu₄Fe₂²⁺)Sb₄S₁₂◻
Cd	Cadmium
Cd	ⓘ Greenockite	CdS
In	Indium
In	ⓘ Petrukite	(Cu,Fe,Zn,Ag)₃(Sn,In)S₄
Sn	Tin
Sn	ⓘ Berndtite	SnS₂
Sn	ⓘ Cassiterite	SnO₂
Sn	ⓘ Franckeite	Fe²⁺(Pb,Sn²⁺)₆Sn₂⁴⁺Sb₂S₁₄
Sn	ⓘ Herzenbergite	SnS
Sn	ⓘ Ottemannite	Sn₂S₃
Sn	ⓘ Petrukite	(Cu,Fe,Zn,Ag)₃(Sn,In)S₄
Sn	ⓘ Pirquitasite	Ag₂ZnSnS₄
Sn	ⓘ Stannite	Cu₂FeSnS₄
Sn	ⓘ Varlamoffite	Sn_1-xFe_xO_2-x(OH)
Sn	ⓘ Cassiterite var. Wood Tin	SnO₂
Sb	Antimony
Sb	ⓘ Andorite	AgPbSb₃S₆
Sb	ⓘ Bournonite	PbCuSbS₃
Sb	ⓘ Diaphorite	Ag₃Pb₂Sb₃S₈
Sb	ⓘ Famatinite	Cu₃SbS₄
Sb	ⓘ Fizélyite	Ag₅Pb₁₄Sb₂₁S₄₈
Sb	ⓘ Franckeite	Fe²⁺(Pb,Sn²⁺)₆Sn₂⁴⁺Sb₂S₁₄
Sb	ⓘ Freibergite Subgroup	(Ag₆,[Ag₆]⁴⁺)(Cu₄ C₂²⁺)Sb₄S₁₂S_0-1
Sb	ⓘ Jamesonite	Pb₄FeSb₆S₁₄
Sb	ⓘ Miargyrite	AgSbS₂
Sb	ⓘ Owyheeite	Ag₃Pb₁₀Sb₁₁S₂₈
Sb	ⓘ Pyrargyrite	Ag₃SbS₃
Sb	ⓘ Pyrostilpnite	Ag₃SbS₃
Sb	ⓘ Stephanite	Ag₅SbS₄
Sb	ⓘ Stibnite	Sb₂S₃
Sb	ⓘ Tetrahedrite Subgroup	Cu₆(Cu₄C₂²⁺)Sb₄S₁₂S
Sb	ⓘ Valentinite	Sb₂O₃
Sb	ⓘ Senandorite	AgPbSb₃S₆
Sb	ⓘ Argentotetrahedrite-(Fe)	Ag₆(Cu₄Fe₂)Sb₄S₁₂S
Sb	ⓘ Tetrahedrite-(Zn)	Cu₆(Cu₄Zn₂)Sb₄S₁₂S
Sb	ⓘ Tetrahedrite-(Fe)	Cu₆(Cu₄Fe₂²⁺)Sb₄S₁₂S
Sb	ⓘ Kenoargentotetrahedrite-(Fe)	[Ag₆]⁴⁺(Cu₄Fe₂²⁺)Sb₄S₁₂◻
Ba	Barium
Ba	ⓘ Baryte	BaSO₄
Pb	Lead
Pb	ⓘ Andorite	AgPbSb₃S₆
Pb	ⓘ Beegerite	Pb₆Bi₂S₉
Pb	ⓘ Bournonite	PbCuSbS₃
Pb	ⓘ Diaphorite	Ag₃Pb₂Sb₃S₈
Pb	ⓘ Fizélyite	Ag₅Pb₁₄Sb₂₁S₄₈
Pb	ⓘ Franckeite	Fe²⁺(Pb,Sn²⁺)₆Sn₂⁴⁺Sb₂S₁₄
Pb	ⓘ Galena	PbS
Pb	ⓘ Jamesonite	Pb₄FeSb₆S₁₄
Pb	ⓘ Owyheeite	Ag₃Pb₁₀Sb₁₁S₂₈
Pb	ⓘ Senandorite	AgPbSb₃S₆
Bi	Bismuth
Bi	ⓘ Beegerite	Pb₆Bi₂S₉
Bi	ⓘ Bismuthinite	Bi₂S₃
Bi	ⓘ Matildite	AgBiS₂

Localities in this Region

Bolivia

Potosí
- Tomás Frías Province
  - Potosí (Potosí Municipality)
    - Cerro de Potosí (Cerro Rico)

Bolivia

Potosí
- Tomás Frías Province
  - Potosí (Potosí Municipality)
    - Cerro de Potosí (Cerro Rico)

Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality

Altiplano PlateTectonic Plate

South AmericaContinent

AndesMountain Range

South America Plate

Andean ProvinceGeologic Province
Eastern CordilleraOrogenic Belt

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Jaskolski, S. (1933) Les gisements argento-stanniferes de Potosi en Bolivie. Arch. Min. Soc. Sci., 9, 47-92.

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Penhale, H. J. D. (1938) Potosi Hill, Bolivia. Mineralog. Magazine, 59, 13-17.

Franz, E.-D. (1978) Das Silber von Potosi - Von den Bodenschätzen Boliviens. Mineralien-Magazin, 2 (4), 217-220.

Sugaki, A., Ueno, H., Shimada, N., Kusachi, I., et al. (1983) Geological study on the polymetallic ore deposits in the Potosi district, Bolivia. Sci. Rept. Tohoku Univ., Ser. 3 (15), 409-460.

Suttill, K. R. (1988) Cerro Rico de Potosi. Enging. Mining J., 1988 (3), 50-53.

V.O., Ericksen, G.E., Tavera, V.F. (1996) The age and thermal history of Cerro Rico

Hyrsl, J.; Petrov, A. (1996) Potosi und Ouro - die bedeutendsten Silbererzlagerstätten Boliviens [Potosi and Ouro - Bolivia's most important silver ore deposits]. Mineralien Welt, 7 (6). 36-49

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