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Baldy Mining District, Cimarron Range, Colfax County, New Mexico, USA i
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Galena

Baldy Mountain, Baldy Mining District, Cimarron Range, Colfax County, New Mexico, USA

Calcite

Baldy Mountain, Baldy Mining District, Cimarron Range, Colfax County, New Mexico, USA

Galena

Baldy Mountain, Baldy Mining District, Cimarron Range, Colfax County, New Mexico, USA

Calcite

Baldy Mountain, Baldy Mining District, Cimarron Range, Colfax County, New Mexico, USA

Galena

Baldy Mountain, Baldy Mining District, Cimarron Range, Colfax County, New Mexico, USA

Calcite

Baldy Mountain, Baldy Mining District, Cimarron Range, Colfax County, New Mexico, USA

Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):

36° North , 105° West (est.)

Estimate based on other nearby localities or region boundaries.

Margin of Error:

~9km

GRN:

N25W61

Type:

Mining District

Köppen climate type:

Dfb : Warm-summer humid continental climate

Mindat Locality ID:

33041

Long-form identifier:

mindat:1:2:33041:8

GUID (UUID V4):

Other/historical names associated with this locality:

Elizabethtown Mining District; Elizabethtown - Baldy District

Hard-rock gold mining district active since about 1868. The gold occurs in and near the unconformity between the Pierre Shale and the basal conglomerate of the Raton Formation and is associated with quartz monzonite dikes and sills (Smith, 2004).
"One of the largest gold producing districts in New Mexico" (Wikipedia).

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32 valid minerals.

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ⓘ Acanthite

Formula: Ag₂S

Localities:

ⓘ Anglesite

Formula: PbSO₄

References:

Northrop, Stuart A., LaBruzza, F.A. (1996) Minerals of New Mexico (3rd ed.) University of New Mexico Press, Albuquerque, NM.

ⓘ Calcite

Formula: CaCO₃

Localities:

Aztec Mine (Aztec vein), Baldy Mountain, Baldy Mining District, Cimarron Range, Colfax County, New Mexico, USA
Baldy tunnel, Baldy Mining District, Cimarron Range, Colfax County, New Mexico, USA

ⓘ Cerussite

Formula: PbCO₃

References:

Northrop, Stuart A., LaBruzza, F.A. (1996) Minerals of New Mexico (3rd ed.) University of New Mexico Press, Albuquerque, NM.

ⓘ Chalcocite

Formula: Cu₂S

Locality: Black Horse Mine, Baldy Mining District, Cimarron Range, Colfax County, New Mexico, USA

References:

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

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

ⓘ Chalcopyrite

Formula: CuFeS₂

Localities:

Smuggler mine, French Henry Ridge, Baldy Mining District, Cimarron Range, Colfax County, New Mexico, USA
French Henry Mine, French Henry Ridge, Baldy Mining District, Cimarron Range, Colfax County, New Mexico, USA
Aztec Mine (Aztec vein), Baldy Mountain, Baldy Mining District, Cimarron Range, Colfax County, New Mexico, USA
Unnamed prospects, Ute Creek, Baldy Mining District, Cimarron Range, Colfax County, New Mexico, USA
Baldy tunnel, Baldy Mining District, Cimarron Range, Colfax County, New Mexico, USA

ⓘ Chlorargyrite

Formula: AgCl

References:

Northrop, Stuart A., LaBruzza, F.A. (1996) Minerals of New Mexico (3rd ed.) University of New Mexico Press, Albuquerque, NM.

ⓘ 'Chlorite Group'

Localities:

Aztec Mine (Aztec vein), Baldy Mountain, Baldy Mining District, Cimarron Range, Colfax County, New Mexico, USA
Baldy Mining District, Cimarron Range, Colfax County, New Mexico, USA

ⓘ Chrysocolla

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

Localities:

French Henry Mine, French Henry Ridge, Baldy Mining District, Cimarron Range, Colfax County, New Mexico, USA
Baldy Mining District, Cimarron Range, Colfax County, New Mexico, USA

ⓘ 'Copper Stain'

Locality: Aztec Mine (Aztec vein), Baldy Mountain, Baldy Mining District, Cimarron Range, Colfax County, New Mexico, USA

References:

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

ⓘ Cuprite

Formula: Cu₂O

References:

Northrop, Stuart A., LaBruzza, F.A. (1996) Minerals of New Mexico (3rd ed.) University of New Mexico Press, Albuquerque, NM.

ⓘ Diopside

Formula: CaMgSi₂O₆

Locality: Baldy tunnel, Baldy Mining District, Cimarron Range, Colfax County, New Mexico, USA

References:

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

ⓘ Epidote

Formula: (CaCa)(AlAlFe³⁺)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)

Localities:

Aztec Mine (Aztec vein), Baldy Mountain, Baldy Mining District, Cimarron Range, Colfax County, New Mexico, USA
Baldy tunnel, Baldy Mining District, Cimarron Range, Colfax County, New Mexico, USA

ⓘ Galena

Formula: PbS

Localities:

Aztec Mine (Aztec vein), Baldy Mountain, Baldy Mining District, Cimarron Range, Colfax County, New Mexico, USA
Montezuma Mine (Big Jacko lode), Baldy Mining District, Cimarron Range, Colfax County, New Mexico, USA
Unnamed prospects, Ute Creek, Baldy Mining District, Cimarron Range, Colfax County, New Mexico, USA

ⓘ 'Garnet Group'

Formula: X₃Z₂(SiO₄)₃

Locality: Aztec Mine (Aztec vein), Baldy Mountain, Baldy Mining District, Cimarron Range, Colfax County, New Mexico, USA

References:

NMGS 38th Field Conference

ⓘ Glaucodot

Formula: (Co_0.50Fe_0.50)AsS

References:

Northrop, Stuart A., LaBruzza, F.A. (1996) Minerals of New Mexico (3rd ed.) University of New Mexico Press, Albuquerque, NM.

ⓘ Graphite

Formula: C

Locality: Aztec Mine (Aztec vein), Baldy Mountain, Baldy Mining District, Cimarron Range, Colfax County, New Mexico, USA

Description: Metamorphosed coal seam

References:

NMBMGMR Open-file Report - 15

ⓘ Hematite

Formula: Fe₂O₃

Localities:

Harry Bluff Mine, French Henry Ridge, Baldy Mining District, Cimarron Range, Colfax County, New Mexico, USA
Baldy Mining District, Cimarron Range, Colfax County, New Mexico, USA

ⓘ Kaolinite

Formula: Al₂(Si₂O₅)(OH)₄

Locality: Aztec Mine (Aztec vein), Baldy Mountain, Baldy Mining District, Cimarron Range, Colfax County, New Mexico, USA

References:

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

ⓘ 'Limonite'

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

ⓘ Magnetite

Formula: Fe²⁺Fe³⁺₂O₄

References:

Northrop, Stuart A., LaBruzza, F.A. (1996) Minerals of New Mexico (3rd ed.) University of New Mexico Press, Albuquerque, NM.

ⓘ Malachite

Formula: Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂

Localities:

French Henry Mine, French Henry Ridge, Baldy Mining District, Cimarron Range, Colfax County, New Mexico, USA
Black Horse Mine, Baldy Mining District, Cimarron Range, Colfax County, New Mexico, USA

ⓘ Molybdenite

Formula: MoS₂

References:

Northrop, Stuart A., LaBruzza, F.A. (1996) Minerals of New Mexico (3rd ed.) University of New Mexico Press, Albuquerque, NM.

ⓘ Native Copper

Formula: Cu

References:

Northrop, Stuart A., LaBruzza, F.A. (1996) Minerals of New Mexico (3rd ed.) University of New Mexico Press, Albuquerque, NM.

ⓘ Native Gold

Formula: Au

Localities: Reported from at least 10 localities in this region.

ⓘ Native Silver

Formula: Ag

References:

Northrop, Stuart A., LaBruzza, F.A. (1996) Minerals of New Mexico (3rd ed.) University of New Mexico Press, Albuquerque, NM.

ⓘ Proustite

Formula: Ag₃AsS₃

References:

Northrop, Stuart A., LaBruzza, F.A. (1996) Minerals of New Mexico (3rd ed.) University of New Mexico Press, Albuquerque, NM.

ⓘ Pyrargyrite

Formula: Ag₃SbS₃

References:

Northrop, Stuart A., LaBruzza, F.A. (1996) Minerals of New Mexico (3rd ed.) University of New Mexico Press, Albuquerque, NM.

ⓘ Pyrite

Formula: FeS₂

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

ⓘ 'Pyroxene Group'

Formula: ADSi₂O₆

Locality: Ajax Mine, Baldy Mining District, Cimarron Range, Colfax County, New Mexico, USA

References:

Northrop, Stuart A., LaBruzza, F.A. (1996) Minerals of New Mexico (3rd ed.) University of New Mexico Press, Albuquerque, NM.

ⓘ Pyrrhotite

Formula: Fe_1-xS

Localities:

Aztec Mine (Aztec vein), Baldy Mountain, Baldy Mining District, Cimarron Range, Colfax County, New Mexico, USA
Unnamed prospects, Ute Creek, Baldy Mining District, Cimarron Range, Colfax County, New Mexico, USA
Baldy tunnel, Baldy Mining District, Cimarron Range, Colfax County, New Mexico, USA

ⓘ Quartz

Formula: SiO₂

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

ⓘ Rhodochrosite

Formula: MnCO₃

References:

Northrop, Stuart A., LaBruzza, F.A. (1996) Minerals of New Mexico (3rd ed.) University of New Mexico Press, Albuquerque, NM.

ⓘ 'Scapolite'

References:

Northrop, Stuart A., LaBruzza, F.A. (1996) Minerals of New Mexico (3rd ed.) University of New Mexico Press, Albuquerque, NM.

ⓘ Sphalerite

Formula: ZnS

Localities:

Aztec Mine (Aztec vein), Baldy Mountain, Baldy Mining District, Cimarron Range, Colfax County, New Mexico, USA
Baldy Mining District, Cimarron Range, Colfax County, New Mexico, USA

ⓘ Stephanite

Formula: Ag₅SbS₄

References:

Northrop, Stuart A., LaBruzza, F.A. (1996) Minerals of New Mexico (3rd ed.) University of New Mexico Press, Albuquerque, NM.

ⓘ 'Stilbite Subgroup'

Formula: M_6-7[Al_8-9Si_27-28O₇₂] · nH₂O

References:

Northrop, Stuart A., LaBruzza, F.A. (1996) Minerals of New Mexico (3rd ed.) University of New Mexico Press, Albuquerque, NM.

ⓘ Tetradymite

Formula: Bi₂Te₂S

References:

Northrop, Stuart A., LaBruzza, F.A. (1996) Minerals of New Mexico (3rd ed.) University of New Mexico Press, Albuquerque, NM.

ⓘ 'Tetrahedrite Subgroup'

Formula: Cu₆(Cu₄C²⁺₂)Sb₄S₁₂S

References:

Northrop, Stuart A., LaBruzza, F.A. (1996) Minerals of New Mexico (3rd ed.) University of New Mexico Press, Albuquerque, NM.

ⓘ Zoisite

Formula: (CaCa)(AlAlAl)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)

References:

Northrop, Stuart A., LaBruzza, F.A. (1996) Minerals of New Mexico (3rd ed.) University of New Mexico Press, Albuquerque, NM.

Gallery:

List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification

Group 1 - Elements
ⓘ	Native Copper	1.AA.05	Cu
ⓘ	Native Gold	1.AA.05	Au
ⓘ	Native Silver	1.AA.05	Ag
ⓘ	Graphite	1.CB.05a	C
Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts
ⓘ	Chalcocite	2.BA.05	Cu₂S
ⓘ	Acanthite	2.BA.35	Ag₂S
ⓘ	Sphalerite	2.CB.05a	ZnS
ⓘ	Chalcopyrite	2.CB.10a	CuFeS₂
ⓘ	Pyrrhotite	2.CC.10	Fe_1-xS
ⓘ	Galena	2.CD.10	PbS
ⓘ	Tetradymite	2.DC.05	Bi₂Te₂S
ⓘ	Molybdenite	2.EA.30	MoS₂
ⓘ	Pyrite	2.EB.05a	FeS₂
ⓘ	Glaucodot	2.EB.10c	(Co_0.50Fe_0.50)AsS
ⓘ	Proustite	2.GA.05	Ag₃AsS₃
ⓘ	Pyrargyrite	2.GA.05	Ag₃SbS₃
ⓘ	'Tetrahedrite Subgroup'	2.GB.05	Cu₆(Cu₄C²⁺₂)Sb₄S₁₂S
ⓘ	Stephanite	2.GB.10	Ag₅SbS₄
Group 3 - Halides
ⓘ	Chlorargyrite	3.AA.15	AgCl
Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides
ⓘ	Cuprite	4.AA.10	Cu₂O
ⓘ	Magnetite	4.BB.05	Fe²⁺Fe³⁺₂O₄
ⓘ	Hematite	4.CB.05	Fe₂O₃
ⓘ	Quartz	4.DA.05	SiO₂
Group 5 - Nitrates and Carbonates
ⓘ	Calcite	5.AB.05	CaCO₃
ⓘ	Rhodochrosite	5.AB.05	MnCO₃
ⓘ	Cerussite	5.AB.15	PbCO₃
ⓘ	Malachite	5.BA.10	Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂
Group 7 - Sulphates, Chromates, Molybdates and Tungstates
ⓘ	Anglesite	7.AD.35	PbSO₄
Group 9 - Silicates
ⓘ	Epidote	9.BG.05a	(CaCa)(AlAlFe³⁺)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
ⓘ	Zoisite	9.BG.10	(CaCa)(AlAlAl)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
ⓘ	Diopside	9.DA.15	CaMgSi₂O₆
ⓘ	Kaolinite	9.ED.05	Al₂(Si₂O₅)(OH)₄
ⓘ	Chrysocolla	9.ED.20	Cu_2-xAl_x(H_2-xSi₂O₅)(OH)₄ · nH₂O, x < 1
Unclassified
ⓘ	'Chlorite Group'	-
ⓘ	'Limonite'	-
ⓘ	'Stilbite Subgroup'	-	M_6-7[Al_8-9Si_27-28O₇₂] · nH₂O
ⓘ	'Scapolite'	-
ⓘ	'Pyroxene Group'	-	ADSi₂O₆
ⓘ	'Garnet Group'	-	X₃Z₂(SiO₄)₃
ⓘ	'Copper Stain'	-

List of minerals for each chemical element

H	Hydrogen
H	ⓘ Chrysocolla	Cu_2-xAl_x(H_2-xSi₂O₅)(OH)₄ · nH₂O, x < 1
H	ⓘ Epidote	(CaCa)(AlAlFe³⁺)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
H	ⓘ Kaolinite	Al₂(Si₂O₅)(OH)₄
H	ⓘ Malachite	Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂
H	ⓘ Stilbite Subgroup	M_6-7[Al_8-9Si_27-28O₇₂] · nH₂O
H	ⓘ Zoisite	(CaCa)(AlAlAl)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
C	Carbon
C	ⓘ Calcite	CaCO₃
C	ⓘ Cerussite	PbCO₃
C	ⓘ Graphite	C
C	ⓘ Malachite	Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂
C	ⓘ Rhodochrosite	MnCO₃
O	Oxygen
O	ⓘ Anglesite	PbSO₄
O	ⓘ Calcite	CaCO₃
O	ⓘ Cerussite	PbCO₃
O	ⓘ Chrysocolla	Cu_2-xAl_x(H_2-xSi₂O₅)(OH)₄ · nH₂O, x < 1
O	ⓘ Cuprite	Cu₂O
O	ⓘ Diopside	CaMgSi₂O₆
O	ⓘ Epidote	(CaCa)(AlAlFe³⁺)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
O	ⓘ Hematite	Fe₂O₃
O	ⓘ Kaolinite	Al₂(Si₂O₅)(OH)₄
O	ⓘ Magnetite	Fe²⁺Fe₂³⁺O₄
O	ⓘ Malachite	Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂
O	ⓘ Quartz	SiO₂
O	ⓘ Rhodochrosite	MnCO₃
O	ⓘ Stilbite Subgroup	M_6-7[Al_8-9Si_27-28O₇₂] · nH₂O
O	ⓘ Zoisite	(CaCa)(AlAlAl)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
O	ⓘ Pyroxene Group	ADSi₂O₆
O	ⓘ Garnet Group	X₃Z₂(SiO₄)₃
Mg	Magnesium
Mg	ⓘ Diopside	CaMgSi₂O₆
Al	Aluminium
Al	ⓘ Chrysocolla	Cu_2-xAl_x(H_2-xSi₂O₅)(OH)₄ · nH₂O, x < 1
Al	ⓘ Epidote	(CaCa)(AlAlFe³⁺)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
Al	ⓘ Kaolinite	Al₂(Si₂O₅)(OH)₄
Al	ⓘ Stilbite Subgroup	M_6-7[Al_8-9Si_27-28O₇₂] · nH₂O
Al	ⓘ Zoisite	(CaCa)(AlAlAl)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
Si	Silicon
Si	ⓘ Chrysocolla	Cu_2-xAl_x(H_2-xSi₂O₅)(OH)₄ · nH₂O, x < 1
Si	ⓘ Diopside	CaMgSi₂O₆
Si	ⓘ Epidote	(CaCa)(AlAlFe³⁺)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
Si	ⓘ Kaolinite	Al₂(Si₂O₅)(OH)₄
Si	ⓘ Quartz	SiO₂
Si	ⓘ Stilbite Subgroup	M_6-7[Al_8-9Si_27-28O₇₂] · nH₂O
Si	ⓘ Zoisite	(CaCa)(AlAlAl)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
Si	ⓘ Pyroxene Group	ADSi₂O₆
Si	ⓘ Garnet Group	X₃Z₂(SiO₄)₃
S	Sulfur
S	ⓘ Acanthite	Ag₂S
S	ⓘ Anglesite	PbSO₄
S	ⓘ Chalcopyrite	CuFeS₂
S	ⓘ Chalcocite	Cu₂S
S	ⓘ Galena	PbS
S	ⓘ Glaucodot	(Co_0.50Fe_0.50)AsS
S	ⓘ Molybdenite	MoS₂
S	ⓘ Proustite	Ag₃AsS₃
S	ⓘ Pyrargyrite	Ag₃SbS₃
S	ⓘ Pyrite	FeS₂
S	ⓘ Pyrrhotite	Fe_1-xS
S	ⓘ Sphalerite	ZnS
S	ⓘ Stephanite	Ag₅SbS₄
S	ⓘ Tetradymite	Bi₂Te₂S
S	ⓘ Tetrahedrite Subgroup	Cu₆(Cu₄C₂²⁺)Sb₄S₁₂S
Cl	Chlorine
Cl	ⓘ Chlorargyrite	AgCl
Ca	Calcium
Ca	ⓘ Calcite	CaCO₃
Ca	ⓘ Diopside	CaMgSi₂O₆
Ca	ⓘ Epidote	(CaCa)(AlAlFe³⁺)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
Ca	ⓘ Zoisite	(CaCa)(AlAlAl)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
Mn	Manganese
Mn	ⓘ Rhodochrosite	MnCO₃
Fe	Iron
Fe	ⓘ Chalcopyrite	CuFeS₂
Fe	ⓘ Epidote	(CaCa)(AlAlFe³⁺)O[Si₂O₇][SiO₄](OH)
Fe	ⓘ Glaucodot	(Co_0.50Fe_0.50)AsS
Fe	ⓘ Hematite	Fe₂O₃
Fe	ⓘ Magnetite	Fe²⁺Fe₂³⁺O₄
Fe	ⓘ Pyrite	FeS₂
Fe	ⓘ Pyrrhotite	Fe_1-xS
Co	Cobalt
Co	ⓘ Glaucodot	(Co_0.50Fe_0.50)AsS
Cu	Copper
Cu	ⓘ Chalcopyrite	CuFeS₂
Cu	ⓘ Chalcocite	Cu₂S
Cu	ⓘ Chrysocolla	Cu_2-xAl_x(H_2-xSi₂O₅)(OH)₄ · nH₂O, x < 1
Cu	ⓘ Cuprite	Cu₂O
Cu	ⓘ Native Copper	Cu
Cu	ⓘ Malachite	Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂
Cu	ⓘ Tetrahedrite Subgroup	Cu₆(Cu₄C₂²⁺)Sb₄S₁₂S
Zn	Zinc
Zn	ⓘ Sphalerite	ZnS
As	Arsenic
As	ⓘ Glaucodot	(Co_0.50Fe_0.50)AsS
As	ⓘ Proustite	Ag₃AsS₃
Mo	Molybdenum
Mo	ⓘ Molybdenite	MoS₂
Ag	Silver
Ag	ⓘ Acanthite	Ag₂S
Ag	ⓘ Chlorargyrite	AgCl
Ag	ⓘ Proustite	Ag₃AsS₃
Ag	ⓘ Pyrargyrite	Ag₃SbS₃
Ag	ⓘ Native Silver	Ag
Ag	ⓘ Stephanite	Ag₅SbS₄
Sb	Antimony
Sb	ⓘ Pyrargyrite	Ag₃SbS₃
Sb	ⓘ Stephanite	Ag₅SbS₄
Sb	ⓘ Tetrahedrite Subgroup	Cu₆(Cu₄C₂²⁺)Sb₄S₁₂S
Te	Tellurium
Te	ⓘ Tetradymite	Bi₂Te₂S
Au	Gold
Au	ⓘ Native Gold	Au
Pb	Lead
Pb	ⓘ Anglesite	PbSO₄
Pb	ⓘ Cerussite	PbCO₃
Pb	ⓘ Galena	PbS
Bi	Bismuth
Bi	ⓘ Tetradymite	Bi₂Te₂S

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Wikipedia:	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baldy_Mining_District
Wikidata ID:	Q110818533

Localities in this Region

USA

New Mexico
- Colfax County
  - Cimarron Range
    - Baldy Mining District

USA

New Mexico
- Colfax County
  - Cimarron Range
    - Baldy Mining District

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References

https://web.archive.org/web/20210319235722/https://mrdata.usgs.gov/earthmri/focus-areas/show-focus.php?id=SW005_1&f=html

https://westernmininghistory.com/mine-detail/60001102/

Koschmann, Albert Herbert, Bergendahl, M.H. (1968) Principal gold-producing districts of the United States. Professional Paper 610. US Geological Survey doi:10.3133/pp610

Smith, Arthur E. (2004) Gold from the Baldy District, Colfax County, New Mexico: Confirming Provenance. MATRIX: 12(1): 33-37.

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