Vera Cruz Mine, Nogal Mining District, Lincoln County, New Mexico, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Vera Cruz Mine | Mine |
| Nogal Mining District | Mining District |
| Lincoln County | County |
| New Mexico | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
33° 36' 20'' North , 105° 42' 1'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Capitan | 1,392 (2017) | 13.6km |
| Carrizozo | 941 (2017) | 16.8km |
| Ruidoso | 7,739 (2017) | 30.5km |
| Ruidoso Downs | 2,586 (2017) | 32.0km |
| Mescalero | 1,338 (2011) | 50.3km |
Structure: The Deposit Is Adjacent To The Southern Border Of The Laccolith.
Alteration: Kaolinization, Silicification.
Deposit: Deposit consists of breccia pipe about 900 ft. Long, at least 320 ft. Deep, and 120 ft. Wide. Four patented claims mineral survey numbers 141, 157, 271, and 272 covering 74.73 acres. One unpatented claim mineral survey number 567 covering 17.33 acres. One patented millsite mineral survey numbers 479, five acres.
Deposit type: Alkaline Au-Te (Au-Ag-Te veins)
Rock formation(s): Mesa Verde Formation
Ore(s): Mineralization Localized In Highly Brecciated Sediments Adjacent To An Igneous Intrusion.
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This is a list of exploitable or exploited mineral commodities recorded at this locality.Mineral List
2 valid minerals.
Rock Types Recorded
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Alphabetical List Tree DiagramDetailed Mineral List:
| ⓘ 'Limonite' |
| ⓘ Native Gold Formula: Au |
| ⓘ Native Gold var. Electrum Formula: (Au,Ag) |
| ⓘ Pyrite Formula: FeS2 |
Gallery:
List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification
| Group 1 - Elements | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ⓘ | Native Gold var. Electrum | 1.AA.05 | (Au,Ag) |
| ⓘ | 1.AA.05 | Au | |
| Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts | |||
| ⓘ | Pyrite | 2.EB.05a | FeS2 |
| Unclassified | |||
| ⓘ | 'Limonite' | - | |
List of minerals for each chemical element
| S | Sulfur | |
|---|---|---|
| S | ⓘ Pyrite | FeS2 |
| Fe | Iron | |
| Fe | ⓘ Pyrite | FeS2 |
| Ag | Silver | |
| Ag | ⓘ Native Gold var. Electrum | (Au,Ag) |
| Au | Gold | |
| Au | ⓘ Native Gold var. Electrum | (Au,Ag) |
| Au | ⓘ Native Gold | Au |
Other Databases
| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10014074 |
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Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
North AmericaContinent
North America PlateTectonic Plate
- Mazatzal DomainDomain
- Mazatzal TerraneVolcanic Arc
USA
- New Mexico
- Sacramento MountainsMountain Range
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