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Chicagon mine, Bates Township, Iron County, Michigan, USA i
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Chicagon mine, Menominee Iron Range mining district, Michigan, USA

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Chicagon mine, Bates Township, Iron County, Michigan, USA

Seamanite

Chicagon mine, Bates Township, Iron County, Michigan, USA

Seamanite

Chicagon mine, Bates Township, Iron County, Michigan, USA

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Chicagon mine, Bates Township, Iron County, Michigan, USA

Seamanite

Chicagon mine, Bates Township, Iron County, Michigan, USA

Seamanite

Chicagon mine, Bates Township, Iron County, Michigan, USA

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Chicagon mine, Bates Township, Iron County, Michigan, USA

Seamanite

Chicagon mine, Bates Township, Iron County, Michigan, USA

Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):

46° 5' 53'' North , 88° 31' 53'' West

Latitude & Longitude (decimal):

Type:

Köppen climate type:

Dfb : Warm-summer humid continental climate

Nearest Settlements:

Place	Population	Distance
Gaastra	332 (2017)	7.3km
Stambaugh, Iron River	1,215 (2017)	7.6km
Iron River	2,904 (2017)	8.6km
Caspian	868 (2017)	8.7km
Mineral Hills, Iron River	219 (2017)	9.0km

Mindat Locality ID:

3840

Long-form identifier:

mindat:1:2:3840:2

GUID (UUID V4):

An iron mine operated 1909–1922 by Munro Iron Mining Co, working in the Riverton Iron Formation. 1.2 million tons of ore were shipped. This mine is the type locality for the exceedingly rare manganese mineral seamanite. The property description is located at NW-NE, S1/2-NE, and NE-SE Sec. 26 T43N-R34W.

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Commodity List

This is a list of exploitable or exploited mineral commodities recorded at this locality.

ⓘ Iron

Mineral List

15 valid minerals. 1 (TL) - type locality of valid minerals.

Rock Types Recorded

Note: data is currently VERY limited. Please bear with us while we work towards adding this information!

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ⓘ Chert

Detailed Mineral List:

ⓘ 'Apatite'

Formula: Ca₅(PO₄)₃(Cl/F/OH)

References:

Heinrich, E. W., Robinson, George Willard (2004) Mineralogy of Michigan (2nd ed.) A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum and Michigan Technological University. 252pp.

ⓘ Calcite

Formula: CaCO₃

References:

Rocks & Minerals: 58: 111 & 62: 166.

Kraus, E. H., Seaman, W. A., Slawson, and C. B. (1930) Seamanite, a new manganese phospho-borate from Iron County, Michigan. American Mineralogist, 15 (6) 220-225

Palache, Charles, Berman, Harry, Frondel, Clifford (1951) The System of Mineralogy (7th ed.) Vol. 2 - Halides, Nitrates, Borates, Carbonates, Sulfates, Phosphates, Arsenates, Tungstates, Molybdates, Ect. John Wiley and Sons, New York.

ⓘ 'Chlorite Group'

References:

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

ⓘ Goethite

Formula: Fe³⁺O(OH)

References:

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

ⓘ Hematite

Formula: Fe₂O₃

References:

Morris, Tom (1983) Michigan Mineralogy. A locality Index. Rocks & Minerals, 58 (3). 107-113 doi:10.1080/00357529.1983.11767128

Penick, D. Allen (1985) Virginia, Mineral Locality Index. Rocks & Minerals, 60 (4) 164-170 doi:10.1080/00357529.1985.11764398p.166

ⓘ Manganite

Formula: Mn³⁺O(OH)

References:

Heinrich, E. W., Robinson, George Willard (2004) Mineralogy of Michigan (2nd ed.) A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum and Michigan Technological University. 252pp.

ⓘ 'Mica Group'

References:

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

ⓘ Native Silver

Formula: Ag

References:

Rocks & Minerals: 62:166.

Morris, Tom (1983) Michigan Mineralogy. A locality Index. Rocks & Minerals, 58 (3). 107-113 doi:10.1080/00357529.1983.11767128p.111

ⓘ Natrojarosite

Formula: NaFe₃(SO₄)₂(OH)₆

References:

Rocks & Minerals: 62:166.

Morris, Tom (1983) Michigan Mineralogy. A locality Index. Rocks & Minerals, 58 (3). 107-113 doi:10.1080/00357529.1983.11767128p.111

ⓘ Neotocite

Formula: (Mn,Fe)SiO₃ · H₂O (?)

References:

Rocks & Minerals: 62:166.

Morris, Tom (1983) Michigan Mineralogy. A locality Index. Rocks & Minerals, 58 (3). 107-113 doi:10.1080/00357529.1983.11767128p.111

ⓘ Pyrite

Formula: FeS₂

References:

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

ⓘ Pyrolusite

Formula: Mn⁴⁺O₂

References:

Heinrich, E. W., Robinson, George Willard (2004) Mineralogy of Michigan (2nd ed.) A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum and Michigan Technological University. 252pp.

ⓘ Quartz

Formula: SiO₂

References:

Rocks & Minerals: 62:166.

Morris, Tom (1983) Michigan Mineralogy. A locality Index. Rocks & Minerals, 58 (3). 107-113 doi:10.1080/00357529.1983.11767128p.111

ⓘ Rhodochrosite

Formula: MnCO₃

References:

Heinrich, E. W., Robinson, George Willard (2004) Mineralogy of Michigan (2nd ed.) A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum and Michigan Technological University. 252pp.

ⓘ Seamanite (TL)

Formula: Mn²⁺₃[B(OH)₄](PO₄)(OH)₂

Type Locality:

References:

Kraus, E. H., Seaman, W. A., Slawson, and C. B. (1930) Seamanite, a new manganese phospho-borate from Iron County, Michigan. American Mineralogist, 15 (6) 220-225

ⓘ Siderite

Formula: FeCO₃

References:

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

ⓘ Stilpnomelane

Formula: (K,Ca,Na)(Fe,Mg,Al)₈(Si,Al)₁₂(O,OH)₃₆ · nH₂O

References:

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

ⓘ Sussexite

Formula: Mn²⁺BO₂(OH)

References:

Rocks & Minerals: 58: 111 & 62: 166.

List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification

Group 1 - Elements
ⓘ	Native Silver	1.AA.05	Ag
Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts
ⓘ	Pyrite	2.EB.05a	FeS₂
Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides
ⓘ	Goethite	4.00.	Fe³⁺O(OH)
ⓘ	Hematite	4.CB.05	Fe₂O₃
ⓘ	Quartz	4.DA.05	SiO₂
ⓘ	Pyrolusite	4.DB.05	Mn⁴⁺O₂
ⓘ	Manganite	4.FD.15	Mn³⁺O(OH)
Group 5 - Nitrates and Carbonates
ⓘ	Calcite	5.AB.05	CaCO₃
ⓘ	Rhodochrosite	5.AB.05	MnCO₃
ⓘ	Siderite	5.AB.05	FeCO₃
Group 6 - Borates
ⓘ	Seamanite (TL)	6.AC.65	Mn²⁺₃[B(OH)₄](PO₄)(OH)₂
ⓘ	Sussexite	6.BA.15	Mn²⁺BO₂(OH)
Group 7 - Sulphates, Chromates, Molybdates and Tungstates
ⓘ	Natrojarosite	7.BC.10	NaFe₃(SO₄)₂(OH)₆
Group 9 - Silicates
ⓘ	Neotocite	9.ED.20	(Mn,Fe)SiO₃ · H₂O (?)
ⓘ	Stilpnomelane	9.EG.40	(K,Ca,Na)(Fe,Mg,Al)₈(Si,Al)₁₂(O,OH)₃₆ · nH₂O
Unclassified
ⓘ	'Chlorite Group'	-
ⓘ	'Mica Group'	-
ⓘ	'Apatite'	-	Ca₅(PO₄)₃(Cl/F/OH)

List of minerals for each chemical element

H	Hydrogen
H	ⓘ Goethite	Fe³⁺O(OH)
H	ⓘ Manganite	Mn³⁺O(OH)
H	ⓘ Natrojarosite	NaFe₃(SO₄)₂(OH)₆
H	ⓘ Neotocite	(Mn,Fe)SiO₃ · H₂O (?)
H	ⓘ Seamanite	Mn₃²⁺[B(OH)₄](PO₄)(OH)₂
H	ⓘ Stilpnomelane	(K,Ca,Na)(Fe,Mg,Al)₈(Si,Al)₁₂(O,OH)₃₆ · nH₂O
H	ⓘ Sussexite	Mn²⁺BO₂(OH)
H	ⓘ Apatite	Ca₅(PO₄)₃(Cl/F/OH)
B	Boron
B	ⓘ Seamanite	Mn₃²⁺[B(OH)₄](PO₄)(OH)₂
B	ⓘ Sussexite	Mn²⁺BO₂(OH)
C	Carbon
C	ⓘ Calcite	CaCO₃
C	ⓘ Rhodochrosite	MnCO₃
C	ⓘ Siderite	FeCO₃
O	Oxygen
O	ⓘ Calcite	CaCO₃
O	ⓘ Goethite	Fe³⁺O(OH)
O	ⓘ Hematite	Fe₂O₃
O	ⓘ Manganite	Mn³⁺O(OH)
O	ⓘ Natrojarosite	NaFe₃(SO₄)₂(OH)₆
O	ⓘ Neotocite	(Mn,Fe)SiO₃ · H₂O (?)
O	ⓘ Pyrolusite	Mn⁴⁺O₂
O	ⓘ Quartz	SiO₂
O	ⓘ Rhodochrosite	MnCO₃
O	ⓘ Seamanite	Mn₃²⁺[B(OH)₄](PO₄)(OH)₂
O	ⓘ Siderite	FeCO₃
O	ⓘ Stilpnomelane	(K,Ca,Na)(Fe,Mg,Al)₈(Si,Al)₁₂(O,OH)₃₆ · nH₂O
O	ⓘ Sussexite	Mn²⁺BO₂(OH)
O	ⓘ Apatite	Ca₅(PO₄)₃(Cl/F/OH)
F	Fluorine
F	ⓘ Apatite	Ca₅(PO₄)₃(Cl/F/OH)
Na	Sodium
Na	ⓘ Natrojarosite	NaFe₃(SO₄)₂(OH)₆
Na	ⓘ Stilpnomelane	(K,Ca,Na)(Fe,Mg,Al)₈(Si,Al)₁₂(O,OH)₃₆ · nH₂O
Mg	Magnesium
Mg	ⓘ Stilpnomelane	(K,Ca,Na)(Fe,Mg,Al)₈(Si,Al)₁₂(O,OH)₃₆ · nH₂O
Al	Aluminium
Al	ⓘ Stilpnomelane	(K,Ca,Na)(Fe,Mg,Al)₈(Si,Al)₁₂(O,OH)₃₆ · nH₂O
Si	Silicon
Si	ⓘ Neotocite	(Mn,Fe)SiO₃ · H₂O (?)
Si	ⓘ Quartz	SiO₂
Si	ⓘ Stilpnomelane	(K,Ca,Na)(Fe,Mg,Al)₈(Si,Al)₁₂(O,OH)₃₆ · nH₂O
P	Phosphorus
P	ⓘ Seamanite	Mn₃²⁺[B(OH)₄](PO₄)(OH)₂
P	ⓘ Apatite	Ca₅(PO₄)₃(Cl/F/OH)
S	Sulfur
S	ⓘ Natrojarosite	NaFe₃(SO₄)₂(OH)₆
S	ⓘ Pyrite	FeS₂
Cl	Chlorine
Cl	ⓘ Apatite	Ca₅(PO₄)₃(Cl/F/OH)
K	Potassium
K	ⓘ Stilpnomelane	(K,Ca,Na)(Fe,Mg,Al)₈(Si,Al)₁₂(O,OH)₃₆ · nH₂O
Ca	Calcium
Ca	ⓘ Calcite	CaCO₃
Ca	ⓘ Stilpnomelane	(K,Ca,Na)(Fe,Mg,Al)₈(Si,Al)₁₂(O,OH)₃₆ · nH₂O
Ca	ⓘ Apatite	Ca₅(PO₄)₃(Cl/F/OH)
Mn	Manganese
Mn	ⓘ Manganite	Mn³⁺O(OH)
Mn	ⓘ Neotocite	(Mn,Fe)SiO₃ · H₂O (?)
Mn	ⓘ Pyrolusite	Mn⁴⁺O₂
Mn	ⓘ Rhodochrosite	MnCO₃
Mn	ⓘ Seamanite	Mn₃²⁺[B(OH)₄](PO₄)(OH)₂
Mn	ⓘ Sussexite	Mn²⁺BO₂(OH)
Fe	Iron
Fe	ⓘ Goethite	Fe³⁺O(OH)
Fe	ⓘ Hematite	Fe₂O₃
Fe	ⓘ Natrojarosite	NaFe₃(SO₄)₂(OH)₆
Fe	ⓘ Neotocite	(Mn,Fe)SiO₃ · H₂O (?)
Fe	ⓘ Pyrite	FeS₂
Fe	ⓘ Siderite	FeCO₃
Fe	ⓘ Stilpnomelane	(K,Ca,Na)(Fe,Mg,Al)₈(Si,Al)₁₂(O,OH)₃₆ · nH₂O
Ag	Silver
Ag	ⓘ Native Silver	Ag

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Michigan
- Menominee Iron Range mining districtMining District

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References

Palache, Charles, Berman, Harry, Frondel, Clifford (1944) The System of Mineralogy (7th ed.) Vol. 1 - Elements, Sulfides, Sulfosalts, Oxides. John Wiley and Sons, New York.pages 376, 389

James, H.L., Pettijohn, F.J., Clark, L.D. (1970) Geologic and Magnetic Data between Iron River and Crystal Falls, Michigan. Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Geological Survey Division. Report of Investigation 7. 17 pages.

Morris, Tom (1983) Michigan Mineralogy. A locality Index. Rocks & Minerals, 58 (3). 107-113 doi:10.1080/00357529.1983.11767128p.111

Mitchell, R.S., Heinrich, E.M. (1987) Minerals Named for Michigan Mineralogists and Geologists. Rocks & Minerals: 62(3): 166.

Bernhardt D.E. (2001) Men, Mines, and Memories: Iron Mining in Iron County, Michigan. Iron County Historical Museum, Caspian, Michigan.

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