Harcuvar Mountains, Arizona, USA (original) (raw)

Harcuvar Mountains, Arizona, USAi

Regional Level Types
Harcuvar Mountains Mountain Range
Arizona State
USA Country

Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):

33° North , 113° West (est.)

Estimate based on other nearby localities or region boundaries.

Long-form identifier:

mindat:1:2:33613:9

49f089ba-2b2a-423f-94b8-697fa003938c

‡Ref.: Galbraith, F.W. & D.J. Brennan (1959), Minerals of Arizona: 92.

Reynolds, S.J. (1980) Harquahala, Harcuvar, Buckskin, and Rawhide Mountains - Geology, in Coney, P.J., and Reynolds, S.J., Cordilleran metamorphic core complexes and their uranium favorability, with contributions by G.H. Davis, S.B. Keith, P.F. Trevor, S.H. Lingrey, C.F. Kluth, D.C. Ferris, J.F. Dubois, and J.J. Hardy: U.S. Department of Energy Report GJBX-258(80), p. 560-567.

Reynolds, S.J. (1982) Multiple deformation in the Harcuvar and Harquahala Mountains, west-central Arizona, in Frost, E.G., and Martin, D.L., eds., Mesozoic-Cenozoic tectonic evolution of the Colorado River region, California, Arizona, and Nevada - Anderson-Hamilton Volume: San Diego, Cordilleran Publishers, p. 137-142.

Reynolds, S.J., and Spencer, J.E. (1984) Geologic map of the Aguila Ridge - Bullard Peak area, eastern Harcuvar Mountains, west-central Arizona: Arizona Bureau of Geology and Mineral Technology Open-File Report 84-04, 2 p., 1 sheet, scale 1:24,000.

Spencer, J.E., and Welty, J.W. (1985) Reconnaissance geology of mineralized areas in parts of the Buckskin, Rawhide, McCracken, and northeast Harcuvar Mountains, western Arizona: Arizona Bureau of Geology and Mineral Technology Open-File Report 85-06, 31 p.

Frost, E.G., and Okaya, D.A. (1986) Geometry of detachment faulting and folding between the Rawhide-Buckskin-Harcuvar-Harquahala Mountains, Arizona, and the Colorado Plateau from reprocessed industry seismic data [abs.]: Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs: 18(2): 107.

Roddy, M.S. (1986) K-metasomatism and detachment-related mineralization, Harcuvar Mountains, Arizona: Tucson, University of Arizona, M.S. prepublication manuscript, 84 p.

Spencer, J.E. (1987) Reduction of crustal flexural rigidity during folding of crystalline rocks in the Harcuvar and Whipple metamorphic core complexes, west-central Arizona and southeastern California [abs.]: Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs: 19(7): 853.

Brooks, W.E. (1988) Recognition and geologic implications of potassium metasomatism in upper-plate volcanic rocks at the detachment fault at the Harcuvar Mountains, Yavapai County, Arizona: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 88-0017, 9 p.

Roddy, M.S., Reynolds, S.J., Smith, B.M., and Ruiz, J. (1988) K-metasomatism and detachment-related mineralization, Harcuvar Mountains, Arizona: Geological Society of America Bulletin: 100(10): 1627-1639.

Drewes, H.D., DeWitt, E., Hill, R.H., Hanna, W.F., Knepper, D.H., Jr., Tuftin, S.E., Reynolds, S.J., Spencer, J.E., and Azam, S. (1990) Mineral resources of the Harcuvar Mountains Wilderness Study Area, La Paz County, Arizona, Chapter F, in Mineral resources of Wilderness Study Areas - Western Arizona and part of San Bernardino County, California: U.S. Geological Survey Bulletin 1701-F, p. F1-F29, 1 sheet, scale 1:50,000.

Richard, S.M., Laubach, S.E., Reynolds, S.J., and Spencer, J.E. (1990) Mesozoic thrusting, synplutonic deformation, and Miocene overprinting, Harcuvar complex: A section through the pre-Tertiary crust of west-central Arizona, in Gehrels, G.E., and Spencer, J.E., eds., Geologic excursions through the Sonoran Desert Region, Arizona and Sonora, Geological Society of America, Cordilleran section, 86th Annual Meeting, Tucson Ariz., March 14-16, 1990, Field-Trip Guidebook: Arizona Geological Survey Special Paper 7, p. 66-75.

Spencer, J.E., and Reynolds, S.J. (1992) Mineral deposits of the Bullard mineral district, Harcuvar Mountains, Yavapai County, Arizona: Arizona Geological Survey Open-File Report 92-01, 19 p.

Reynolds, S.J., and Spencer, J.E. (1993) Geologic map of the western Harcuvar Mountains, La Paz County, west-central Arizona: Arizona Geological Survey Open-File Report 93-08, 9 p., 1 sheet, scale 1:24,000.

Yarnold, J.C. (1994) Tertiary sedimentary rocks associated with the Harcuvar core complex in Arizona (U.S.A.): Insights into paleogeographic evolution during displacement along a major detachment fault system: Sedimentary Geology: 89: 43-63.

Bryant, Bruce, Wooden, J.L., Gehrels, G.E., and Spencer, J.E. (1996) Plutonic and metamorphic history, northern part of Harcuvar metamorphic complex, Buckskin and eastern Harcuvar Mountains, west-central Arizona [abs.]: Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs: 28(5): 51.

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25 valid minerals.

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ActinoliteFormula: ◻Ca2(Mg4.5-2.5Fe0.5-2.5)Si8O22(OH)2Locality: Cabrolla Mine, La Paz County, Arizona, USADescription: As replacement of limestone beds.References: Galbraith, F.W. & D.J. Brennan (1959), Minerals of AZ: 92. Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 101
BaryteFormula: BaSO4Localities: Reported from at least 7 localities in this region.
BorniteFormula: Cu5FeS4Localities: Wenden Mine group, Cunningham Pass Mining District, La Paz County, Arizona, USALittle Giant Mine groups (American Flag group; Cash Entry group; Vindicator group), Cunningham Pass Mining District, La Paz County, Arizona, USACentroid Mine group (Centroid Mine; Centroid Consolidated Mine; Robinson group; Harris group; Copper Hill Mine; Desert Mine; Black Reef Mine), Cunningham Pass Mining District, La Paz County, Arizona, USABullard Mine group (Mohawk Mine; Columbia Mine; Columbus group), Cunningham Pass Mining District, La Paz County, Arizona, USA
BrochantiteFormula: Cu4(SO4)(OH)6Locality: Bullard Mine, Bullard Mine group (Mohawk Mine; Columbia Mine; Columbus group), Cunningham Pass Mining District, La Paz County, Arizona, USAReferences: Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 146.
CalciteFormula: CaCO3Localities: Sterling No. 1 claim, Cunningham Pass Mining District, La Paz County, Arizona, USAWenden Mine group, Cunningham Pass Mining District, La Paz County, Arizona, USALittle Giant Mine groups (American Flag group; Cash Entry group; Vindicator group), Cunningham Pass Mining District, La Paz County, Arizona, USACunningham Pass Mining District, La Paz County, Arizona, USAHatton Mine (Hatton group of claims; Harris Mine; Badger Mine), Bullard Mining District, Yavapai County, Arizona, USA
ChalcociteFormula: Cu2SLocalities: Cuprite Mine group (Wilkinson group; Detroit Mine; Emerald group; Little Giant Extension Mine), Cunningham Pass Mining District, La Paz County, Arizona, USAHarcuvar Copper group, Cunningham Pass Mining District, La Paz County, Arizona, USACritic Mine (Cunningham Pass Mine), Wenden, Cunningham Pass Mining District, La Paz County, Arizona, USACentroid Mine group (Centroid Mine; Centroid Consolidated Mine; Robinson group; Harris group; Copper Hill Mine; Desert Mine; Black Reef Mine), Cunningham Pass Mining District, La Paz County, Arizona, USABonanza & Evylin Mine group (Bonanza Mine), Cunningham Pass Mining District, La Paz County, Arizona, USA
ChalcopyriteFormula: CuFeS2Localities: Reported from at least 10 localities in this region.
ChrysocollaFormula: Cu2-xAlx(H2-xSi2O5)(OH)4 · nH2O, x < 1Localities: Critic Mine (Cunningham Pass Mine), Wenden, Cunningham Pass Mining District, La Paz County, Arizona, USACentroid Mine group (Centroid Mine; Centroid Consolidated Mine; Robinson group; Harris group; Copper Hill Mine; Desert Mine; Black Reef Mine), Cunningham Pass Mining District, La Paz County, Arizona, USA
CopperFormula: CuLocality: Critic Mine (Cunningham Pass Mine), Wenden, Cunningham Pass Mining District, La Paz County, Arizona, USAReferences: **Keith, Stanton B. (1978) Index of Mining Properties in Yuma County, Arizona. University of Arizona Bulletin 192. Bureau of Geology and Mineral Technology **p.144 - Table 4
CupriteFormula: Cu2OLocalities: Little Giant Mine groups (American Flag group; Cash Entry group; Vindicator group), Cunningham Pass Mining District, La Paz County, Arizona, USACritic Mine (Cunningham Pass Mine), Wenden, Cunningham Pass Mining District, La Paz County, Arizona, USACentroid Mine group (Centroid Mine; Centroid Consolidated Mine; Robinson group; Harris group; Copper Hill Mine; Desert Mine; Black Reef Mine), Cunningham Pass Mining District, La Paz County, Arizona, USADescription: In high-grade, narrow streaks.
DjurleiteFormula: Cu31S16Locality: Bullard Mine, Bullard Mine group (Mohawk Mine; Columbia Mine; Columbus group), Cunningham Pass Mining District, La Paz County, Arizona, USAReferences: Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 146.
FluoriteFormula: CaF2Locality: Hatton Mine (Hatton group of claims; Harris Mine; Badger Mine), Bullard Mining District, Yavapai County, Arizona, USAReferences: MRDS database Dep. ID #10027592, MRDS ID #M003461.
GalenaFormula: PbSLocality: Hatton Mine (Hatton group of claims; Harris Mine; Badger Mine), Bullard Mining District, Yavapai County, Arizona, USAReferences: MRDS database Dep. ID #10027592, MRDS ID #M003461.
HematiteFormula: Fe2O3Localities: Reported from at least 10 localities in this region.Description: High gold values in near-surface material.
Hematite var. SpeculariteFormula: Fe2O3Localities: Cuprite Mine group (Wilkinson group; Detroit Mine; Emerald group; Little Giant Extension Mine), Cunningham Pass Mining District, La Paz County, Arizona, USADavis & Fleming Mine groups (Davis group), Cunningham Pass Mining District, La Paz County, Arizona, USACritic Mine (Cunningham Pass Mine), Wenden, Cunningham Pass Mining District, La Paz County, Arizona, USADescription: High gold values in near-surface material.
'Jasper'Locality: Critic Mine (Cunningham Pass Mine), Wenden, Cunningham Pass Mining District, La Paz County, Arizona, USAReferences: **Keith, Stanton B. (1978) Index of Mining Properties in Yuma County, Arizona. University of Arizona Bulletin 192. Bureau of Geology and Mineral Technology **p.144 - Table 4
'Limonite'Locality: Davis & Fleming Mine groups (Davis group), Cunningham Pass Mining District, La Paz County, Arizona, USAReferences: **Keith, Stanton B. (1978) Index of Mining Properties in Yuma County, Arizona. University of Arizona Bulletin 192. Bureau of Geology and Mineral Technology **p.144 - Table 4
Magnesio-hornblendeFormula: ◻Ca2(Mg4Al)(Si7Al)O22(OH)2Habit: Crystals to more than 1 inch (2.5 cm) longDescription: Occurs as crystals near dikes in Precambrian granite.References: Galbraith, F.W. & D.J. Brennan (1959), Minerals of AZ: 92.
MagnetiteFormula: Fe2+Fe3+2O4Locality: Critic Mine (Cunningham Pass Mine), Wenden, Cunningham Pass Mining District, La Paz County, Arizona, USAReferences: MRDS database Dep. ID file #10027634, MRDS ID #M003640.
MalachiteFormula: Cu2(CO3)(OH)2Locality: Critic Mine (Cunningham Pass Mine), Wenden, Cunningham Pass Mining District, La Paz County, Arizona, USAReferences: MRDS database Dep. ID file #10027634, MRDS ID #M003640.
ManganiteFormula: Mn3+O(OH)Locality: Hatton Mine (Hatton group of claims; Harris Mine; Badger Mine), Bullard Mining District, Yavapai County, Arizona, USAReferences: Jones, E.L., Jr. & F.L. Ransome (1920), Deposits of manganese ore in Arizona, USGS Bull. 710-D: 180-181. Wilson, E.D. & G.M. Butler (1930), Manganese ore deposits in AZ, AZ Bur. Mines Bull. 127: 99
PseudomalachiteFormula: Cu5(PO4)2(OH)4Locality: Critic Mine (Cunningham Pass Mine), Wenden, Cunningham Pass Mining District, La Paz County, Arizona, USAReferences: Anthony, J.D., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 336.
'Psilomelane'Locality: Hatton Mine (Hatton group of claims; Harris Mine; Badger Mine), Bullard Mining District, Yavapai County, Arizona, USAReferences: MRDS database Dep. ID #10027592, MRDS ID #M003461.
PyriteFormula: FeS2Localities: Critic Mine (Cunningham Pass Mine), Wenden, Cunningham Pass Mining District, La Paz County, Arizona, USACunningham Pass Mining District, La Paz County, Arizona, USAHatton Mine (Hatton group of claims; Harris Mine; Badger Mine), Bullard Mining District, Yavapai County, Arizona, USADescription: Disseminated in schist in vein walls.
PyrolusiteFormula: Mn4+O2Locality: Hatton Mine (Hatton group of claims; Harris Mine; Badger Mine), Bullard Mining District, Yavapai County, Arizona, USAReferences: MRDS database Dep. ID #10027592, MRDS ID #M003461.
QuartzFormula: SiO2Locality: Critic Mine (Cunningham Pass Mine), Wenden, Cunningham Pass Mining District, La Paz County, Arizona, USAReferences: **Keith, Stanton B. (1978) Index of Mining Properties in Yuma County, Arizona. University of Arizona Bulletin 192. Bureau of Geology and Mineral Technology **p.144 - Table 4
ScheeliteFormula: Ca(WO4)Locality: Breedon prospect, Cunningham Pass Mining District, La Paz County, Arizona, USAReferences: MRDS database Dep. ID file #10027662, MRDS ID #M003746.
SideriteFormula: FeCO3Localities: Cuprite Mine group (Wilkinson group; Detroit Mine; Emerald group; Little Giant Extension Mine), Cunningham Pass Mining District, La Paz County, Arizona, USAWenden Mine group, Cunningham Pass Mining District, La Paz County, Arizona, USACentroid Mine group (Centroid Mine; Centroid Consolidated Mine; Robinson group; Harris group; Copper Hill Mine; Desert Mine; Black Reef Mine), Cunningham Pass Mining District, La Paz County, Arizona, USACunningham Pass Mining District, La Paz County, Arizona, USA
'Wad'Locality: Hatton Mine (Hatton group of claims; Harris Mine; Badger Mine), Bullard Mining District, Yavapai County, Arizona, USAReferences: Farnham, L.L. & L.A. Stewart (1958), Manganese deposits of western AZ, US Bur Mines Inf. Circ. 7843. Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 417
WollastoniteFormula: Ca3(Si3O9)Locality: Cabrolla Mine, La Paz County, Arizona, USADescription: Replaced an entire bed of limestone.References: Bancroft, H. (1911), Reconnaissance of the ore deposits in northern Yuma Co., AZ, USGS Bull. 451 Galbraith, F.W. & D.J. Brennan (1959), Minerals of AZ: 91. Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 424

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