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Lake Creek Mine, Keystone Mining District - Douglas Creek Mining District, Medicine Bow Mountains, Albany County, Wyoming, USA i
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Lake Creek Mine Mine
Keystone Mining District - Douglas Creek Mining District Mining District
Medicine Bow Mountains Mountain Range
Albany County County
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):

41° 7' 13'' North , 106° 13' 44'' West

Latitude & Longitude (decimal):

41.12053,-106.22895

G#: 9xk3yty2q

Type:

Köppen climate type:

Dfc : Subarctic climate

Nearest Settlements:

Place	Population	Distance
Centennial	270 (2011)	21.1km
Walden	584 (2017)	43.5km

Mindat Locality ID:

7349

Long-form identifier:

mindat:1:2:7349:6

GUID (UUID V4):

0

Structure: Mullen Creek-Nash Fork Shear Zone

Alteration: Silicification

Tectonics: Rocky Mountains

Deposit: Deposit lies within a silicified mylonite seams within a broad e- W shear zone; unpublished model name: New rambler cu-au-pge. Copper-gold mineralization in silicified mylonite seams in shear zone.

Rock formation(s): Lake Owens Complex;Keystone Quartz Diorite

Ore(s): Shear Zone

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

Mineral List

10 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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ⓘ Metapyroxenite

Detailed Mineral List:

ⓘ 'Amphibole Supergroup'

Formula: AB₂C₅((Si,Al,Ti)₈O₂₂)(OH,F,Cl,O)₂

References:

Loucks, R. R. (1976). Platinum-gold-copper mineralization, central Medicine Bow Mountains, Wyoming (Masters thesis, Colorado State University).

Formula: BaSO₄

References:

Loucks, R. R. (1976). Platinum-gold-copper mineralization, central Medicine Bow Mountains, Wyoming (Masters thesis, Colorado State University).

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

ⓘ Chalcopyrite

Formula: CuFeS₂

References:

Loucks, R. R. (1976). Platinum-gold-copper mineralization, central Medicine Bow Mountains, Wyoming (Masters thesis, Colorado State University).

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

ⓘ 'Chlorite Group'

References:

Loucks, R. R. (1976). Platinum-gold-copper mineralization, central Medicine Bow Mountains, Wyoming (Masters thesis, Colorado State University).

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

ⓘ Chrysocolla

Formula: Cu_2-xAl_x(H_2-xSi₂O₅)(OH)₄ · nH₂O, x < 1

References:

Loucks, R. R. (1976). Platinum-gold-copper mineralization, central Medicine Bow Mountains, Wyoming (Masters thesis, Colorado State University).

Formula: Fe²⁺Fe³⁺₂O₄

References:

Loucks, R. R. (1976). Platinum-gold-copper mineralization, central Medicine Bow Mountains, Wyoming (Masters thesis, Colorado State University).

Formula: Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂

References:

Loucks, R. R. (1976). Platinum-gold-copper mineralization, central Medicine Bow Mountains, Wyoming (Masters thesis, Colorado State University).

Formula: K(AlSi₃O₈)

References:

Loucks, R. R. (1976). Platinum-gold-copper mineralization, central Medicine Bow Mountains, Wyoming (Masters thesis, Colorado State University).

Formula: KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂

References:

Loucks, R. R. (1976). Platinum-gold-copper mineralization, central Medicine Bow Mountains, Wyoming (Masters thesis, Colorado State University).

ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite

Formula: KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂

References:

Loucks, R. R. (1976). Platinum-gold-copper mineralization, central Medicine Bow Mountains, Wyoming (Masters thesis, Colorado State University).

ⓘ Native Gold

Formula: Au

References:

Loucks, R. R. (1976). Platinum-gold-copper mineralization, central Medicine Bow Mountains, Wyoming (Masters thesis, Colorado State University).

ⓘ 'Plagioclase'

Formula: (Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi₂]O₈

References:

Loucks, R. R. (1976). Platinum-gold-copper mineralization, central Medicine Bow Mountains, Wyoming (Masters thesis, Colorado State University).

Formula: FeS₂

References:

Loucks, R. R. (1976). Platinum-gold-copper mineralization, central Medicine Bow Mountains, Wyoming (Masters thesis, Colorado State University).

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

Formula: SiO₂

References:

Loucks, R. R. (1976). Platinum-gold-copper mineralization, central Medicine Bow Mountains, Wyoming (Masters thesis, Colorado State University).

Gallery:

List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification

Group 1 - Elements
ⓘ	Native Gold	1.AA.05	Au
Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts
ⓘ	Chalcopyrite	2.CB.10a	CuFeS₂
ⓘ	Pyrite	2.EB.05a	FeS₂
Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides
ⓘ	Magnetite	4.BB.05	Fe²⁺Fe³⁺₂O₄
ⓘ	Quartz	4.DA.05	SiO₂
Group 5 - Nitrates and Carbonates
ⓘ	Malachite	5.BA.10	Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂
Group 7 - Sulphates, Chromates, Molybdates and Tungstates
ⓘ	Baryte	7.AD.35	BaSO₄
Group 9 - Silicates
ⓘ	Muscovite	9.EC.15	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
ⓘ	var. Sericite	9.EC.15	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
ⓘ	Chrysocolla	9.ED.20	Cu_2-xAl_x(H_2-xSi₂O₅)(OH)₄ · nH₂O, x < 1
ⓘ	Microcline	9.FA.30	K(AlSi₃O₈)
Unclassified
ⓘ	'Amphibole Supergroup'	-	AB₂C₅((Si,Al,Ti)₈O₂₂)(OH,F,Cl,O)₂
ⓘ	'Chlorite Group'	-
ⓘ	'Plagioclase'	-	(Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi₂]O₈

List of minerals for each chemical element

H	Hydrogen
H	ⓘ Amphibole Supergroup	AB₂C₅((Si,Al,Ti)₈O₂₂)(OH,F,Cl,O)₂
H	ⓘ Chrysocolla	Cu_2-xAl_x(H_2-xSi₂O₅)(OH)₄ · nH₂O, x < 1
H	ⓘ Malachite	Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂
H	ⓘ Muscovite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
H	ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
C	Carbon
C	ⓘ Malachite	Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂
O	Oxygen
O	ⓘ Amphibole Supergroup	AB₂C₅((Si,Al,Ti)₈O₂₂)(OH,F,Cl,O)₂
O	ⓘ Baryte	BaSO₄
O	ⓘ Chrysocolla	Cu_2-xAl_x(H_2-xSi₂O₅)(OH)₄ · nH₂O, x < 1
O	ⓘ Magnetite	Fe²⁺Fe₂³⁺O₄
O	ⓘ Malachite	Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂
O	ⓘ Microcline	K(AlSi₃O₈)
O	ⓘ Muscovite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
O	ⓘ Quartz	SiO₂
O	ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
O	ⓘ Plagioclase	(Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi₂]O₈
F	Fluorine
F	ⓘ Amphibole Supergroup	AB₂C₅((Si,Al,Ti)₈O₂₂)(OH,F,Cl,O)₂
Na	Sodium
Na	ⓘ Plagioclase	(Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi₂]O₈
Al	Aluminium
Al	ⓘ Amphibole Supergroup	AB₂C₅((Si,Al,Ti)₈O₂₂)(OH,F,Cl,O)₂
Al	ⓘ Chrysocolla	Cu_2-xAl_x(H_2-xSi₂O₅)(OH)₄ · nH₂O, x < 1
Al	ⓘ Microcline	K(AlSi₃O₈)
Al	ⓘ Muscovite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
Al	ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
Al	ⓘ Plagioclase	(Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi₂]O₈
Si	Silicon
Si	ⓘ Amphibole Supergroup	AB₂C₅((Si,Al,Ti)₈O₂₂)(OH,F,Cl,O)₂
Si	ⓘ Chrysocolla	Cu_2-xAl_x(H_2-xSi₂O₅)(OH)₄ · nH₂O, x < 1
Si	ⓘ Microcline	K(AlSi₃O₈)
Si	ⓘ Muscovite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
Si	ⓘ Quartz	SiO₂
Si	ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
Si	ⓘ Plagioclase	(Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi₂]O₈
S	Sulfur
S	ⓘ Baryte	BaSO₄
S	ⓘ Chalcopyrite	CuFeS₂
S	ⓘ Pyrite	FeS₂
Cl	Chlorine
Cl	ⓘ Amphibole Supergroup	AB₂C₅((Si,Al,Ti)₈O₂₂)(OH,F,Cl,O)₂
K	Potassium
K	ⓘ Microcline	K(AlSi₃O₈)
K	ⓘ Muscovite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
K	ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
Ca	Calcium
Ca	ⓘ Plagioclase	(Na,Ca)[(Si,Al)AlSi₂]O₈
Ti	Titanium
Ti	ⓘ Amphibole Supergroup	AB₂C₅((Si,Al,Ti)₈O₂₂)(OH,F,Cl,O)₂
Fe	Iron
Fe	ⓘ Chalcopyrite	CuFeS₂
Fe	ⓘ Magnetite	Fe²⁺Fe₂³⁺O₄
Fe	ⓘ Pyrite	FeS₂
Cu	Copper
Cu	ⓘ Chalcopyrite	CuFeS₂
Cu	ⓘ Chrysocolla	Cu_2-xAl_x(H_2-xSi₂O₅)(OH)₄ · nH₂O, x < 1
Cu	ⓘ Malachite	Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂
Ba	Barium
Ba	ⓘ Baryte	BaSO₄
Au	Gold
Au	ⓘ Native Gold	Au

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Link to USGS MRDS:	10080869

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References

Osterwald, F.W., Osterwald, D.B., Long, J.S. Jr., Wilson, W. H. (1966) Mineral Resources Of Wyoming. Bulletin 50. Wyoming Geological Survey p.40

HAUSEL, W.D., (1980), GOLD DISTRICTS OF WYOMING: GEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF WYOMING REPORT OF INVESTIGATIONS 23, P. 29.

Hausel, W. Dan (1989) The Geology Of Wyoming’s Precious Metal Lode And Placer Deposits. Bulletin 68. Wyoming Geological Survey pp.124-125

Hausel, W.D., (1993), Guide to the geology, mining districts, and ghost towns of the Medicine Bow Mountains and Snowy Range Scenic Byway: Geological Survey of Wyoming Public Information Circular No. 32, 53 p.

Hausel, W. Dan (1997) Copper, Lead, Zinc, Molybdenum, And Associated Metal Deposits Of Wyoming. Bulletin 70. Wyoming Geological Survey

Hausel, W. Dan, Jacobson, Mark (2001) Wyoming Mineral Locality Index. Rocks & Minerals, 76 (6) 380-393 doi:10.1080/00357520109603245p.392

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