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American Mine, Eureka Mining District, Grant County, New Mexico, USA i
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American Mine

American Mine, Eureka Mining District, Grant County, New Mexico, USA

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American Mine, Eureka Mining District, Grant County, New Mexico, USA

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American Mine, Eureka Mining District, Grant County, New Mexico, USA

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American Mine, Eureka Mining District, Grant County, New Mexico, USA

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American Mine, Eureka Mining District, Grant County, New Mexico, USA

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American Mine, Eureka Mining District, Grant County, New Mexico, USA

American Mine

American Mine, Eureka Mining District, Grant County, New Mexico, USA

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American Mine, Eureka Mining District, Grant County, New Mexico, USA

Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):

31° 54' 27'' North , 108° 25' 49'' West

Latitude & Longitude (decimal):

G#: 9tdvs8e7m

Type:

Köppen climate type:

BSk : Cold semi-arid (steppe) climate

Nearest Settlements:

Place	Population	Distance
Animas	237 (2011)	35.9km
Cotton City	388 (2011)	46.8km
Lordsburg	2,531 (2017)	55.7km
Glen Acres	208 (2017)	58.5km

Mindat Locality ID:

36613

Long-form identifier:

mindat:1:2:36613:0

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Other/historical names associated with this locality:

American, Alaska, Oregon, Maine, Florida, Virginia, Ohio, Texas claims

Deposit: Eight patented claims mineral survey number 1130 covering 162.66 acres.

Rock formation(s): U-Bar Formation

Ore(s): Mineralization Localized Along A Fault Adjacent To Intrusive Rocks.

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17 valid minerals.

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ⓘ Limestone

ⓘ Quartz-monzonite

Detailed Mineral List:

ⓘ Arsenopyrite

Formula: FeAsS

References:

Lasky, S.G. (1947) Geology and ore deposits of the Little Hatchet Mountains, Hidalgo and Grant Counties, New Mexico. Professional Paper 208. US Geological Survey 101 pp. doi:10.3133/pp208

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

ⓘ Baryte

Formula: BaSO₄

References:

Lasky, S.G. (1947) Geology and ore deposits of the Little Hatchet Mountains, Hidalgo and Grant Counties, New Mexico. Professional Paper 208. US Geological Survey 101 pp. doi:10.3133/pp208

ⓘ Calcite

Formula: CaCO₃

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

Lasky, S.G. (1947) Geology and ore deposits of the Little Hatchet Mountains, Hidalgo and Grant Counties, New Mexico. Professional Paper 208. US Geological Survey 101 pp. doi:10.3133/pp208

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

ⓘ Cerussite

Formula: PbCO₃

References:

Lasky, S.G. (1947) Geology and ore deposits of the Little Hatchet Mountains, Hidalgo and Grant Counties, New Mexico. Professional Paper 208. US Geological Survey 101 pp. doi:10.3133/pp208

ⓘ Chalcocite

Formula: Cu₂S

References:

Lasky, S.G. (1947) Geology and ore deposits of the Little Hatchet Mountains, Hidalgo and Grant Counties, New Mexico. Professional Paper 208. US Geological Survey 101 pp. doi:10.3133/pp208

ⓘ Chalcopyrite

Formula: CuFeS₂

References:

Lasky, S.G. (1947) Geology and ore deposits of the Little Hatchet Mountains, Hidalgo and Grant Counties, New Mexico. Professional Paper 208. US Geological Survey 101 pp. doi:10.3133/pp208

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

ⓘ Chlorargyrite

Formula: AgCl

References:

Lasky, S.G. (1947) Geology and ore deposits of the Little Hatchet Mountains, Hidalgo and Grant Counties, New Mexico. Professional Paper 208. US Geological Survey 101 pp. doi:10.3133/pp208

ⓘ Galena

Formula: PbS

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

Lasky, S.G. (1947) Geology and ore deposits of the Little Hatchet Mountains, Hidalgo and Grant Counties, New Mexico. Professional Paper 208. US Geological Survey 101 pp. doi:10.3133/pp208

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

ⓘ 'Garnet Group'

Formula: X₃Z₂(SiO₄)₃

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

Lasky, S.G. (1947) Geology and ore deposits of the Little Hatchet Mountains, Hidalgo and Grant Counties, New Mexico. Professional Paper 208. US Geological Survey 101 pp. doi:10.3133/pp208

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

ⓘ 'Limonite'

References:

Lasky, S.G. (1947) Geology and ore deposits of the Little Hatchet Mountains, Hidalgo and Grant Counties, New Mexico. Professional Paper 208. US Geological Survey 101 pp. doi:10.3133/pp208

ⓘ Muscovite

Formula: KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂

References:

Lasky, S.G. (1947) Geology and ore deposits of the Little Hatchet Mountains, Hidalgo and Grant Counties, New Mexico. Professional Paper 208. US Geological Survey 101 pp. doi:10.3133/pp208

ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite

Formula: KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂

References:

Lasky, S.G. (1947) Geology and ore deposits of the Little Hatchet Mountains, Hidalgo and Grant Counties, New Mexico. Professional Paper 208. US Geological Survey 101 pp. doi:10.3133/pp208

ⓘ Olivenite

Formula: Cu₂(AsO₄)(OH)

Locality: Virginia claim, American Mine, Eureka Mining District, Grant County, New Mexico, USA

References:

Lasky, S.G. (1947) Geology and ore deposits of the Little Hatchet Mountains, Hidalgo and Grant Counties, New Mexico. Professional Paper 208. US Geological Survey 101 pp. doi:10.3133/pp208

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

ⓘ Pyrite

Formula: FeS₂

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

Lasky, S.G. (1947) Geology and ore deposits of the Little Hatchet Mountains, Hidalgo and Grant Counties, New Mexico. Professional Paper 208. US Geological Survey 101 pp. doi:10.3133/pp208

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

ⓘ Quartz

Formula: SiO₂

References:

Lasky, S.G. (1947) Geology and ore deposits of the Little Hatchet Mountains, Hidalgo and Grant Counties, New Mexico. Professional Paper 208. US Geological Survey 101 pp. doi:10.3133/pp208

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

ⓘ Siderite

Formula: FeCO₃

References:

Lasky, S.G. (1947) Geology and ore deposits of the Little Hatchet Mountains, Hidalgo and Grant Counties, New Mexico. Professional Paper 208. US Geological Survey 101 pp. doi:10.3133/pp208

ⓘ Siderite var. Manganese-bearing Siderite

Formula: (Fe,Mn)CO₃

References:

Lasky, S.G. (1947) Geology and ore deposits of the Little Hatchet Mountains, Hidalgo and Grant Counties, New Mexico. Professional Paper 208. US Geological Survey 101 pp. doi:10.3133/pp208

ⓘ Silver

Formula: Ag

References:

Lasky, S.G. (1947) Geology and ore deposits of the Little Hatchet Mountains, Hidalgo and Grant Counties, New Mexico. Professional Paper 208. US Geological Survey 101 pp. doi:10.3133/pp208

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

ⓘ Smithsonite

Formula: ZnCO₃

References:

Lasky, S.G. (1947) Geology and ore deposits of the Little Hatchet Mountains, Hidalgo and Grant Counties, New Mexico. Professional Paper 208. US Geological Survey 101 pp. doi:10.3133/pp208

ⓘ Sphalerite

Formula: ZnS

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

Lasky, S.G. (1947) Geology and ore deposits of the Little Hatchet Mountains, Hidalgo and Grant Counties, New Mexico. Professional Paper 208. US Geological Survey 101 pp. doi:10.3133/pp208

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

ⓘ Stibnite

Formula: Sb₂S₃

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.

ⓘ 'Wad'

References:

Lasky, S.G. (1947) Geology and ore deposits of the Little Hatchet Mountains, Hidalgo and Grant Counties, New Mexico. Professional Paper 208. US Geological Survey 101 pp. doi:10.3133/pp208

Gallery:

List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification

Group 1 - Elements
ⓘ	Silver	1.AA.05	Ag
Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts
ⓘ	Chalcocite	2.BA.05	Cu₂S
ⓘ	Sphalerite	2.CB.05a	ZnS
ⓘ	Chalcopyrite	2.CB.10a	CuFeS₂
ⓘ	Galena	2.CD.10	PbS
ⓘ	Stibnite	2.DB.05	Sb₂S₃
ⓘ	Pyrite	2.EB.05a	FeS₂
ⓘ	Arsenopyrite	2.EB.20	FeAsS
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
ⓘ	Siderite	5.AB.05	FeCO₃
ⓘ	Smithsonite	5.AB.05	ZnCO₃
ⓘ	Siderite var. Manganese-bearing Siderite	5.AB.05	(Fe,Mn)CO₃
ⓘ	Cerussite	5.AB.15	PbCO₃
Group 7 - Sulphates, Chromates, Molybdates and Tungstates
ⓘ	Baryte	7.AD.35	BaSO₄
Group 8 - Phosphates, Arsenates and Vanadates
ⓘ	Olivenite	8.BB.30	Cu₂(AsO₄)(OH)
Group 9 - Silicates
ⓘ	Muscovite	9.EC.15	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
ⓘ	var. Sericite	9.EC.15	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
Unclassified
ⓘ	'Limonite'	-
ⓘ	'Wad'	-
ⓘ	'Garnet Group'	-	X₃Z₂(SiO₄)₃

List of minerals for each chemical element

H	Hydrogen
H	ⓘ Muscovite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
H	ⓘ Olivenite	Cu₂(AsO₄)(OH)
H	ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
C	Carbon
C	ⓘ Calcite	CaCO₃
C	ⓘ Cerussite	PbCO₃
C	ⓘ Siderite	FeCO₃
C	ⓘ Smithsonite	ZnCO₃
C	ⓘ Siderite var. Manganese-bearing Siderite	(Fe,Mn)CO₃
O	Oxygen
O	ⓘ Baryte	BaSO₄
O	ⓘ Calcite	CaCO₃
O	ⓘ Cerussite	PbCO₃
O	ⓘ Muscovite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
O	ⓘ Olivenite	Cu₂(AsO₄)(OH)
O	ⓘ Quartz	SiO₂
O	ⓘ Siderite	FeCO₃
O	ⓘ Smithsonite	ZnCO₃
O	ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
O	ⓘ Garnet Group	X₃Z₂(SiO₄)₃
O	ⓘ Siderite var. Manganese-bearing Siderite	(Fe,Mn)CO₃
Al	Aluminium
Al	ⓘ Muscovite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
Al	ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
Si	Silicon
Si	ⓘ Muscovite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
Si	ⓘ Quartz	SiO₂
Si	ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
Si	ⓘ Garnet Group	X₃Z₂(SiO₄)₃
S	Sulfur
S	ⓘ Arsenopyrite	FeAsS
S	ⓘ Baryte	BaSO₄
S	ⓘ Chalcopyrite	CuFeS₂
S	ⓘ Chalcocite	Cu₂S
S	ⓘ Galena	PbS
S	ⓘ Pyrite	FeS₂
S	ⓘ Sphalerite	ZnS
S	ⓘ Stibnite	Sb₂S₃
Cl	Chlorine
Cl	ⓘ Chlorargyrite	AgCl
K	Potassium
K	ⓘ Muscovite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
K	ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
Ca	Calcium
Ca	ⓘ Calcite	CaCO₃
Mn	Manganese
Mn	ⓘ Siderite var. Manganese-bearing Siderite	(Fe,Mn)CO₃
Fe	Iron
Fe	ⓘ Arsenopyrite	FeAsS
Fe	ⓘ Chalcopyrite	CuFeS₂
Fe	ⓘ Pyrite	FeS₂
Fe	ⓘ Siderite	FeCO₃
Fe	ⓘ Siderite var. Manganese-bearing Siderite	(Fe,Mn)CO₃
Cu	Copper
Cu	ⓘ Chalcopyrite	CuFeS₂
Cu	ⓘ Chalcocite	Cu₂S
Cu	ⓘ Olivenite	Cu₂(AsO₄)(OH)
Zn	Zinc
Zn	ⓘ Smithsonite	ZnCO₃
Zn	ⓘ Sphalerite	ZnS
As	Arsenic
As	ⓘ Arsenopyrite	FeAsS
As	ⓘ Olivenite	Cu₂(AsO₄)(OH)
Ag	Silver
Ag	ⓘ Chlorargyrite	AgCl
Ag	ⓘ Silver	Ag
Sb	Antimony
Sb	ⓘ Stibnite	Sb₂S₃
Ba	Barium
Ba	ⓘ Baryte	BaSO₄
Pb	Lead
Pb	ⓘ Cerussite	PbCO₃
Pb	ⓘ Galena	PbS

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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 pp.335-336

LASKY, S.G., (1938) ECONOMIC GEOLOGY, VOL 33, NO 4, P. 365-389

Lasky, S.G. (1947) Geology and ore deposits of the Little Hatchet Mountains, Hidalgo and Grant Counties, New Mexico. Professional Paper 208. US Geological Survey 101 pp. doi:10.3133/pp208

LASKY, S.G., (1947) USGS PP 208, P. 85-87

Zeller, Robert A., Jr. (1970) Geology of the Little Hatchet Mountains, Hidalgo and Grant Counties, New Mexico. Bulletin 96. New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources 23 pp. doi:10.58799/b-96 pp.19-22 - PLATE 1

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