Ellis Claims (Manganese), Hot Springs Mining District, Sierra County, New Mexico, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Ellis Claims (Manganese) | Group of Claims |
| Hot Springs Mining District | Mining District |
| Sierra County | County |
| New Mexico | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
33° 8' 3'' North , 107° 15' 23'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Group of Claims
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Truth or Consequences | 6,079 (2017) | 0.7km |
| Williamsburg | 425 (2017) | 4.0km |
| Elephant Butte | 1,431 (2011) | 6.9km |
| Las Palomas | 173 (2011) | 8.9km |
| Hot Springs Landing | 110 (2011) | 9.2km |
Structure: Mineralized Solutions Associated With Numerous Hot Springs In This Area.
Deposit: Deposit occurred As a replacement of sand grains and As a cementing material in a semi-consolidated bed of sandstone dipping very gently east. The higher grade portion of the deposit covered an area roughly 800 ft. Long by 200 ft. Wide and was from 10 ft. To 20 ft. Thick. Discovery year: 1910's
Development: Tower mining and refining co. Built a heavy-media separation plant and operated until the ore was exhausted in mid-1954.
Geology: For regional geology see sierra caballos district.
Rock formation(s): Santa Fe
Ore(s): Mineralized Solutions Cemented And Partially Replaced Host Rock.
Deposit was located just west of locus street between fifth and seventh avenue and is presently subdivided and developed.
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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:
| ⓘ Cryptomelane Formula: K(Mn4+7Mn3+)O16 |
| ⓘ 'Psilomelane' |
| ⓘ Pyrolusite Formula: Mn4+O2 |
| ⓘ 'Wad' |
Gallery:
List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification
| Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ⓘ | Pyrolusite | 4.DB.05 | Mn4+O2 |
| ⓘ | Cryptomelane | 4.DK.05a | K(Mn4+7Mn3+)O16 |
| Unclassified | |||
| ⓘ | 'Psilomelane' | - | |
| ⓘ | 'Wad' | - | |
List of minerals for each chemical element
| O | Oxygen | |
|---|---|---|
| O | ⓘ Cryptomelane | K(Mn74+Mn3+)O16 |
| O | ⓘ Pyrolusite | Mn4+O2 |
| K | Potassium | |
| K | ⓘ Cryptomelane | K(Mn74+Mn3+)O16 |
| Mn | Manganese | |
| Mn | ⓘ Cryptomelane | K(Mn74+Mn3+)O16 |
| Mn | ⓘ Pyrolusite | Mn4+O2 |
Other Databases
| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10101670 |
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Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
North AmericaContinent
North America PlateTectonic Plate
- Mazatzal DomainDomain
- Rio Grande RiftNarrow Rift
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