Dreadnaught Mine, Bear-Dry- and Mineral Creeks Area, Chloride Mining District, Sierra County, New Mexico, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Dreadnaught Mine | Mine |
| Bear-Dry- and Mineral Creeks Area | Area |
| Chloride Mining District | Mining District |
| Sierra County | County |
| New Mexico | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
33° 21' 44'' North , 107° 44' 52'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Williamsburg | 425 (2017) | 50.3km |
| Hillsboro | 124 (2011) | 51.9km |
| Truth or Consequences | 6,079 (2017) | 52.9km |
| Las Palomas | 173 (2011) | 53.5km |
| Caballo | 112 (2011) | 59.4km |
Structure: Main Shaft Was Sunk At The Intersection Of Two Veins.
Deposit: Deposits occur As shoots and pockets in veins which generally trend north. One shoot was reported to be 30 ft. Long and extended from the surface to a depth of 50 ft. The veins range from 6 in. To 12 in. In width. One patented claim, mineral survey number 813, covering 15.68 acres. Discovery year: 1880's
Geology: For regional geology see black range district.
Ore(s): Mineralized Solutions Rose Along Faults And Localized In Fissures.
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5 valid minerals.
Rock Types Recorded
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Alphabetical List Tree DiagramDetailed Mineral List:
| ⓘ Calcite Formula: CaCO3 |
| ⓘ Chlorargyrite Formula: AgCl |
| ⓘ Gold Formula: Au |
| ⓘ Malachite Formula: Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
| ⓘ Quartz Formula: SiO2 |
Gallery:
List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification
| Group 1 - Elements | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ⓘ | Gold | 1.AA.05 | Au |
| Group 3 - Halides | |||
| ⓘ | Chlorargyrite | 3.AA.15 | AgCl |
| Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides | |||
| ⓘ | Quartz | 4.DA.05 | SiO2 |
| Group 5 - Nitrates and Carbonates | |||
| ⓘ | Calcite | 5.AB.05 | CaCO3 |
| ⓘ | Malachite | 5.BA.10 | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
List of minerals for each chemical element
| H | Hydrogen | |
|---|---|---|
| H | ⓘ Malachite | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
| C | Carbon | |
| C | ⓘ Calcite | CaCO3 |
| C | ⓘ Malachite | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
| O | Oxygen | |
| O | ⓘ Calcite | CaCO3 |
| O | ⓘ Malachite | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
| O | ⓘ Quartz | SiO2 |
| Si | Silicon | |
| Si | ⓘ Quartz | SiO2 |
| Cl | Chlorine | |
| Cl | ⓘ Chlorargyrite | AgCl |
| Ca | Calcium | |
| Ca | ⓘ Calcite | CaCO3 |
| Cu | Copper | |
| Cu | ⓘ Malachite | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
| Ag | Silver | |
| Ag | ⓘ Chlorargyrite | AgCl |
| Au | Gold | |
| Au | ⓘ Gold | Au |
Other Databases
| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10011722 |
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Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
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North America PlateTectonic Plate
- Basin and Range BasinsBasin
- Mazatzal DomainDomain
- Southern Basin and RangeWide Rift
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- New Mexico
- Gila National ForestNational Forest
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