Faro Mine, Villa Cinabrio (Cuarenta), San Bernardo Municipality, Durango, Mexicoi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Faro Mine | Mine |
| Villa Cinabrio (Cuarenta) | - not defined - |
| San Bernardo Municipality | Municipality |
| Durango | State |
| Mexico | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
26° 8' North , 105° 32' West
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sardinas | 248 (2018) | 6.1km |
| San Simón | 113 (2018) | 10.9km |
| Cinco de Julio | 334 (2018) | 12.6km |
| Providencia | 101 (2018) | 14.4km |
| San Bernardo | 700 (2018) | 14.8km |
A mercury mine located near Villa Cinabrio (Cinnabar Villa). Owned by Compañia Explotadora de Durango S.A. (Mr. Claude D. Moll). Chief ore mineral is cinnabar. Started about 1933 and closed 1942 due to caving in the upper portions of the mine. Workings included a 110 meters inclined depth slope.
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List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification
| Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ⓘ | Cinnabar | 2.CD.15a | HgS |
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