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Resolution deposit, Superior, Pinal County, Arizona, USAi
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No. 9 & 10 Shafts (Resolution Copper)

Resolution deposit, Superior, Pinal County, Arizona, USA
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No. 9 & 10 Shafts (Resolution Copper)

Resolution deposit, Superior, Pinal County, Arizona, USA
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No. 9 & 10 Shafts (Resolution Copper)

Resolution deposit, Superior, Pinal County, Arizona, USA
Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
33° 17' 30'' North , 111° 3' 29'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
33.29167,-111.05833
GRN:
N23W66
Type:
Deposit
Köppen climate type:
BSh : Hot semi-arid (steppe) climate
Nearest Settlements:
PlacePopulationDistance
Superior2,943 (2017)3.5km
Top-of-the-World231 (2011)8.9km
Miami1,783 (2017)21.3km
Queen Valley788 (2011)21.5km
Gold Camp10,159 (2011)22.9km
Nearest Clubs:
Local clubs are the best way to get access to collecting localities
ClubLocationDistance
Gila County Gem & Mineral SocietyMiami, Arizona21km
Apache Junction Rock and Gem ClubApache Junction, Arizona48km
Mindat Locality ID:
265644
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:2:265644:4
GUID (UUID V4):
0


Deep (1.5km top) porphyry copper deposit. Planned underground mining.

The orebody extends at least 2 km in an east-northeast direction and 1.5 km in a north-northwest direction and is locally greater than 500 m thick. Significant but lower-grade mineralization extends beyond this defined body of strong mineralization. The total inferred resource is 1.787 billion tonnes at a grade of 1.53% Cu and 0.039% Mo.

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33 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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Detailed Mineral List:

ⓘ Actinolite
Formula: ◻Ca2(Mg4.5-2.5Fe0.5-2.5)Si8O22(OH)2
ⓘ Alunite
Formula: KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6
References:
Winant, A. R. (2010). Sericitic and advanced argillic mineral assemblages and their relationship to copper mineralization, Resolution Porphyry Cu-(Mo) Deposit, Superior District, Pinal County, Arizona (Doctoral dissertation, University of Arizona).
Hehnke, C., Ballantyne, G., Martin, H., Hart, W., Schwarz, A., & Stein, H. (2012). Geology and exploration progress at the Resolution porphyry Cu-Mo deposit, Arizona. Geology and exploration progress at the Resolution porphyry Cu-Mo deposit, Arizona, 147-166.
Cooke, David R., Wilkinson, Jamie J., Baker, Mike, Agnew, Paul, Phillips, Josh, Chang, Zhaoshan, Chen, Huayong, Wilkinson, Clara C., Inglis, Shaun, Hollings, Pete, Zhang, Lejun, Gemmell, J. Bruce, White, Noel C., Danyushevsky, Leonid, Martin, Hamish (2020) Using Mineral Chemistry to Aid Exploration: A Case Study from the Resolution Porphyry Cu-Mo Deposit, Arizona. Economic Geology, 115 (4). 813-840 doi:10.5382/econgeo.4735
ⓘ Andalusite
Formula: Al2(SiO4)O
ⓘ Anhydrite
Formula: CaSO4
ⓘ 'Biotite'
Formula: K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2
References:
Manske, S. L., & Paul, A. H. (2002). Geology of a major new porphyry copper center in the Superior (Pioneer) district, Arizona. Economic Geology, 97(2), 197-220.
Winant, A. R. (2010). Sericitic and advanced argillic mineral assemblages and their relationship to copper mineralization, Resolution Porphyry Cu-(Mo) Deposit, Superior District, Pinal County, Arizona (Doctoral dissertation, University of Arizona).
Hehnke, C., Ballantyne, G., Martin, H., Hart, W., Schwarz, A., & Stein, H. (2012). Geology and exploration progress at the Resolution porphyry Cu-Mo deposit, Arizona. Geology and exploration progress at the Resolution porphyry Cu-Mo deposit, Arizona, 147-166.
Cooke, David R., Wilkinson, Jamie J., Baker, Mike, Agnew, Paul, Phillips, Josh, Chang, Zhaoshan, Chen, Huayong, Wilkinson, Clara C., Inglis, Shaun, Hollings, Pete, Zhang, Lejun, Gemmell, J. Bruce, White, Noel C., Danyushevsky, Leonid, Martin, Hamish (2020) Using Mineral Chemistry to Aid Exploration: A Case Study from the Resolution Porphyry Cu-Mo Deposit, Arizona. Economic Geology, 115 (4). 813-840 doi:10.5382/econgeo.4735
ⓘ Bornite
Formula: Cu5FeS4
References:
Manske, S. L., & Paul, A. H. (2002). Geology of a major new porphyry copper center in the Superior (Pioneer) district, Arizona. Economic Geology, 97(2), 197-220.
Winant, A. R. (2010). Sericitic and advanced argillic mineral assemblages and their relationship to copper mineralization, Resolution Porphyry Cu-(Mo) Deposit, Superior District, Pinal County, Arizona (Doctoral dissertation, University of Arizona).
Hehnke, C., Ballantyne, G., Martin, H., Hart, W., Schwarz, A., & Stein, H. (2012). Geology and exploration progress at the Resolution porphyry Cu-Mo deposit, Arizona. Geology and exploration progress at the Resolution porphyry Cu-Mo deposit, Arizona, 147-166.
Cooke, David R., Wilkinson, Jamie J., Baker, Mike, Agnew, Paul, Phillips, Josh, Chang, Zhaoshan, Chen, Huayong, Wilkinson, Clara C., Inglis, Shaun, Hollings, Pete, Zhang, Lejun, Gemmell, J. Bruce, White, Noel C., Danyushevsky, Leonid, Martin, Hamish (2020) Using Mineral Chemistry to Aid Exploration: A Case Study from the Resolution Porphyry Cu-Mo Deposit, Arizona. Economic Geology, 115 (4). 813-840 doi:10.5382/econgeo.4735
ⓘ Calcite
Formula: CaCO3
ⓘ Chalcocite
Formula: Cu2S
References:
Manske, S. L., & Paul, A. H. (2002). Geology of a major new porphyry copper center in the Superior (Pioneer) district, Arizona. Economic Geology, 97(2), 197-220.
Winant, A. R. (2010). Sericitic and advanced argillic mineral assemblages and their relationship to copper mineralization, Resolution Porphyry Cu-(Mo) Deposit, Superior District, Pinal County, Arizona (Doctoral dissertation, University of Arizona).
Hehnke, C., Ballantyne, G., Martin, H., Hart, W., Schwarz, A., & Stein, H. (2012). Geology and exploration progress at the Resolution porphyry Cu-Mo deposit, Arizona. Geology and exploration progress at the Resolution porphyry Cu-Mo deposit, Arizona, 147-166.
Cooke, David R., Wilkinson, Jamie J., Baker, Mike, Agnew, Paul, Phillips, Josh, Chang, Zhaoshan, Chen, Huayong, Wilkinson, Clara C., Inglis, Shaun, Hollings, Pete, Zhang, Lejun, Gemmell, J. Bruce, White, Noel C., Danyushevsky, Leonid, Martin, Hamish (2020) Using Mineral Chemistry to Aid Exploration: A Case Study from the Resolution Porphyry Cu-Mo Deposit, Arizona. Economic Geology, 115 (4). 813-840 doi:10.5382/econgeo.4735
ⓘ Chalcopyrite
Formula: CuFeS2
References:
Manske, S. L., & Paul, A. H. (2002). Geology of a major new porphyry copper center in the Superior (Pioneer) district, Arizona. Economic Geology, 97(2), 197-220.
Winant, A. R. (2010). Sericitic and advanced argillic mineral assemblages and their relationship to copper mineralization, Resolution Porphyry Cu-(Mo) Deposit, Superior District, Pinal County, Arizona (Doctoral dissertation, University of Arizona).
Hehnke, C., Ballantyne, G., Martin, H., Hart, W., Schwarz, A., & Stein, H. (2012). Geology and exploration progress at the Resolution porphyry Cu-Mo deposit, Arizona. Geology and exploration progress at the Resolution porphyry Cu-Mo deposit, Arizona, 147-166.
Cooke, David R., Wilkinson, Jamie J., Baker, Mike, Agnew, Paul, Phillips, Josh, Chang, Zhaoshan, Chen, Huayong, Wilkinson, Clara C., Inglis, Shaun, Hollings, Pete, Zhang, Lejun, Gemmell, J. Bruce, White, Noel C., Danyushevsky, Leonid, Martin, Hamish (2020) Using Mineral Chemistry to Aid Exploration: A Case Study from the Resolution Porphyry Cu-Mo Deposit, Arizona. Economic Geology, 115 (4). 813-840 doi:10.5382/econgeo.4735
ⓘ 'Chlorite Group'
References:
Manske, S. L., & Paul, A. H. (2002). Geology of a major new porphyry copper center in the Superior (Pioneer) district, Arizona. Economic Geology, 97(2), 197-220.
Winant, A. R. (2010). Sericitic and advanced argillic mineral assemblages and their relationship to copper mineralization, Resolution Porphyry Cu-(Mo) Deposit, Superior District, Pinal County, Arizona (Doctoral dissertation, University of Arizona).
Hehnke, C., Ballantyne, G., Martin, H., Hart, W., Schwarz, A., & Stein, H. (2012). Geology and exploration progress at the Resolution porphyry Cu-Mo deposit, Arizona. Geology and exploration progress at the Resolution porphyry Cu-Mo deposit, Arizona, 147-166.
Cooke, David R., Wilkinson, Jamie J., Baker, Mike, Agnew, Paul, Phillips, Josh, Chang, Zhaoshan, Chen, Huayong, Wilkinson, Clara C., Inglis, Shaun, Hollings, Pete, Zhang, Lejun, Gemmell, J. Bruce, White, Noel C., Danyushevsky, Leonid, Martin, Hamish (2020) Using Mineral Chemistry to Aid Exploration: A Case Study from the Resolution Porphyry Cu-Mo Deposit, Arizona. Economic Geology, 115 (4). 813-840 doi:10.5382/econgeo.4735
ⓘ Covellite
Formula: CuS
ⓘ Dickite
Formula: Al2(Si2O5)(OH)4
References:
Winant, A. R. (2010). Sericitic and advanced argillic mineral assemblages and their relationship to copper mineralization, Resolution Porphyry Cu-(Mo) Deposit, Superior District, Pinal County, Arizona (Doctoral dissertation, University of Arizona).
Hehnke, C., Ballantyne, G., Martin, H., Hart, W., Schwarz, A., & Stein, H. (2012). Geology and exploration progress at the Resolution porphyry Cu-Mo deposit, Arizona. Geology and exploration progress at the Resolution porphyry Cu-Mo deposit, Arizona, 147-166.
Cooke, David R., Wilkinson, Jamie J., Baker, Mike, Agnew, Paul, Phillips, Josh, Chang, Zhaoshan, Chen, Huayong, Wilkinson, Clara C., Inglis, Shaun, Hollings, Pete, Zhang, Lejun, Gemmell, J. Bruce, White, Noel C., Danyushevsky, Leonid, Martin, Hamish (2020) Using Mineral Chemistry to Aid Exploration: A Case Study from the Resolution Porphyry Cu-Mo Deposit, Arizona. Economic Geology, 115 (4). 813-840 doi:10.5382/econgeo.4735
ⓘ Digenite
Formula: Cu9S5
References:
Manske, S. L., & Paul, A. H. (2002). Geology of a major new porphyry copper center in the Superior (Pioneer) district, Arizona. Economic Geology, 97(2), 197-220.
Hehnke, C., Ballantyne, G., Martin, H., Hart, W., Schwarz, A., & Stein, H. (2012). Geology and exploration progress at the Resolution porphyry Cu-Mo deposit, Arizona. Geology and exploration progress at the Resolution porphyry Cu-Mo deposit, Arizona, 147-166.
Cooke, David R., Wilkinson, Jamie J., Baker, Mike, Agnew, Paul, Phillips, Josh, Chang, Zhaoshan, Chen, Huayong, Wilkinson, Clara C., Inglis, Shaun, Hollings, Pete, Zhang, Lejun, Gemmell, J. Bruce, White, Noel C., Danyushevsky, Leonid, Martin, Hamish (2020) Using Mineral Chemistry to Aid Exploration: A Case Study from the Resolution Porphyry Cu-Mo Deposit, Arizona. Economic Geology, 115 (4). 813-840 doi:10.5382/econgeo.4735
ⓘ Diopside
Formula: CaMgSi2O6
ⓘ Enargite
Formula: Cu3AsS4
ⓘ Epidote
Formula: (CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)
References:
Manske, S. L., & Paul, A. H. (2002). Geology of a major new porphyry copper center in the Superior (Pioneer) district, Arizona. Economic Geology, 97(2), 197-220.
Winant, A. R. (2010). Sericitic and advanced argillic mineral assemblages and their relationship to copper mineralization, Resolution Porphyry Cu-(Mo) Deposit, Superior District, Pinal County, Arizona (Doctoral dissertation, University of Arizona).
Hehnke, C., Ballantyne, G., Martin, H., Hart, W., Schwarz, A., & Stein, H. (2012). Geology and exploration progress at the Resolution porphyry Cu-Mo deposit, Arizona. Geology and exploration progress at the Resolution porphyry Cu-Mo deposit, Arizona, 147-166.
Cooke, David R., Wilkinson, Jamie J., Baker, Mike, Agnew, Paul, Phillips, Josh, Chang, Zhaoshan, Chen, Huayong, Wilkinson, Clara C., Inglis, Shaun, Hollings, Pete, Zhang, Lejun, Gemmell, J. Bruce, White, Noel C., Danyushevsky, Leonid, Martin, Hamish (2020) Using Mineral Chemistry to Aid Exploration: A Case Study from the Resolution Porphyry Cu-Mo Deposit, Arizona. Economic Geology, 115 (4). 813-840 doi:10.5382/econgeo.4735
ⓘ Fluorite
Formula: CaF2
ⓘ Galena
Formula: PbS
ⓘ 'Garnet Group'
Formula: X3Z2(SiO4)3
ⓘ Halloysite
Formula: Al2(Si2O5)(OH)4
ⓘ Hematite
Formula: Fe2O3
ⓘ Hematite var. Specularite
Formula: Fe2O3
ⓘ Kaolinite
Formula: Al2(Si2O5)(OH)4
References:
Manske, S. L., & Paul, A. H. (2002). Geology of a major new porphyry copper center in the Superior (Pioneer) district, Arizona. Economic Geology, 97(2), 197-220.
Winant, A. R. (2010). Sericitic and advanced argillic mineral assemblages and their relationship to copper mineralization, Resolution Porphyry Cu-(Mo) Deposit, Superior District, Pinal County, Arizona (Doctoral dissertation, University of Arizona).
Hehnke, C., Ballantyne, G., Martin, H., Hart, W., Schwarz, A., & Stein, H. (2012). Geology and exploration progress at the Resolution porphyry Cu-Mo deposit, Arizona. Geology and exploration progress at the Resolution porphyry Cu-Mo deposit, Arizona, 147-166.
Cooke, David R., Wilkinson, Jamie J., Baker, Mike, Agnew, Paul, Phillips, Josh, Chang, Zhaoshan, Chen, Huayong, Wilkinson, Clara C., Inglis, Shaun, Hollings, Pete, Zhang, Lejun, Gemmell, J. Bruce, White, Noel C., Danyushevsky, Leonid, Martin, Hamish (2020) Using Mineral Chemistry to Aid Exploration: A Case Study from the Resolution Porphyry Cu-Mo Deposit, Arizona. Economic Geology, 115 (4). 813-840 doi:10.5382/econgeo.4735
ⓘ 'K Feldspar'
References:
Winant, A. R. (2010). Sericitic and advanced argillic mineral assemblages and their relationship to copper mineralization, Resolution Porphyry Cu-(Mo) Deposit, Superior District, Pinal County, Arizona (Doctoral dissertation, University of Arizona).
Hehnke, C., Ballantyne, G., Martin, H., Hart, W., Schwarz, A., & Stein, H. (2012). Geology and exploration progress at the Resolution porphyry Cu-Mo deposit, Arizona. Geology and exploration progress at the Resolution porphyry Cu-Mo deposit, Arizona, 147-166.
Cooke, David R., Wilkinson, Jamie J., Baker, Mike, Agnew, Paul, Phillips, Josh, Chang, Zhaoshan, Chen, Huayong, Wilkinson, Clara C., Inglis, Shaun, Hollings, Pete, Zhang, Lejun, Gemmell, J. Bruce, White, Noel C., Danyushevsky, Leonid, Martin, Hamish (2020) Using Mineral Chemistry to Aid Exploration: A Case Study from the Resolution Porphyry Cu-Mo Deposit, Arizona. Economic Geology, 115 (4). 813-840 doi:10.5382/econgeo.4735
ⓘ 'K Feldspar var. Adularia'
Formula: KAlSi3O8
ⓘ Magnetite
Formula: Fe2+Fe3+2O4
ⓘ Molybdenite
Formula: MoS2
References:
Manske, S. L., & Paul, A. H. (2002). Geology of a major new porphyry copper center in the Superior (Pioneer) district, Arizona. Economic Geology, 97(2), 197-220.
Hehnke, C., Ballantyne, G., Martin, H., Hart, W., Schwarz, A., & Stein, H. (2012). Geology and exploration progress at the Resolution porphyry Cu-Mo deposit, Arizona. Geology and exploration progress at the Resolution porphyry Cu-Mo deposit, Arizona, 147-166.
Cooke, David R., Wilkinson, Jamie J., Baker, Mike, Agnew, Paul, Phillips, Josh, Chang, Zhaoshan, Chen, Huayong, Wilkinson, Clara C., Inglis, Shaun, Hollings, Pete, Zhang, Lejun, Gemmell, J. Bruce, White, Noel C., Danyushevsky, Leonid, Martin, Hamish (2020) Using Mineral Chemistry to Aid Exploration: A Case Study from the Resolution Porphyry Cu-Mo Deposit, Arizona. Economic Geology, 115 (4). 813-840 doi:10.5382/econgeo.4735
ⓘ Muscovite
Formula: KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
ⓘ Muscovite var. Sericite
Formula: KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
References:
Manske, S. L., & Paul, A. H. (2002). Geology of a major new porphyry copper center in the Superior (Pioneer) district, Arizona. Economic Geology, 97(2), 197-220.
Winant, A. R. (2010). Sericitic and advanced argillic mineral assemblages and their relationship to copper mineralization, Resolution Porphyry Cu-(Mo) Deposit, Superior District, Pinal County, Arizona (Doctoral dissertation, University of Arizona).
Hehnke, C., Ballantyne, G., Martin, H., Hart, W., Schwarz, A., & Stein, H. (2012). Geology and exploration progress at the Resolution porphyry Cu-Mo deposit, Arizona. Geology and exploration progress at the Resolution porphyry Cu-Mo deposit, Arizona, 147-166.
Cooke, David R., Wilkinson, Jamie J., Baker, Mike, Agnew, Paul, Phillips, Josh, Chang, Zhaoshan, Chen, Huayong, Wilkinson, Clara C., Inglis, Shaun, Hollings, Pete, Zhang, Lejun, Gemmell, J. Bruce, White, Noel C., Danyushevsky, Leonid, Martin, Hamish (2020) Using Mineral Chemistry to Aid Exploration: A Case Study from the Resolution Porphyry Cu-Mo Deposit, Arizona. Economic Geology, 115 (4). 813-840 doi:10.5382/econgeo.4735
ⓘ Pyrite
Formula: FeS2
References:
Manske, S. L., & Paul, A. H. (2002). Geology of a major new porphyry copper center in the Superior (Pioneer) district, Arizona. Economic Geology, 97(2), 197-220.
Winant, A. R. (2010). Sericitic and advanced argillic mineral assemblages and their relationship to copper mineralization, Resolution Porphyry Cu-(Mo) Deposit, Superior District, Pinal County, Arizona (Doctoral dissertation, University of Arizona).
Hehnke, C., Ballantyne, G., Martin, H., Hart, W., Schwarz, A., & Stein, H. (2012). Geology and exploration progress at the Resolution porphyry Cu-Mo deposit, Arizona. Geology and exploration progress at the Resolution porphyry Cu-Mo deposit, Arizona, 147-166.
Cooke, David R., Wilkinson, Jamie J., Baker, Mike, Agnew, Paul, Phillips, Josh, Chang, Zhaoshan, Chen, Huayong, Wilkinson, Clara C., Inglis, Shaun, Hollings, Pete, Zhang, Lejun, Gemmell, J. Bruce, White, Noel C., Danyushevsky, Leonid, Martin, Hamish (2020) Using Mineral Chemistry to Aid Exploration: A Case Study from the Resolution Porphyry Cu-Mo Deposit, Arizona. Economic Geology, 115 (4). 813-840 doi:10.5382/econgeo.4735
ⓘ Pyrophyllite
Formula: Al2Si4O10(OH)2
References:
Winant, A. R. (2010). Sericitic and advanced argillic mineral assemblages and their relationship to copper mineralization, Resolution Porphyry Cu-(Mo) Deposit, Superior District, Pinal County, Arizona (Doctoral dissertation, University of Arizona).
Hehnke, C., Ballantyne, G., Martin, H., Hart, W., Schwarz, A., & Stein, H. (2012). Geology and exploration progress at the Resolution porphyry Cu-Mo deposit, Arizona. Geology and exploration progress at the Resolution porphyry Cu-Mo deposit, Arizona, 147-166.
Cooke, David R., Wilkinson, Jamie J., Baker, Mike, Agnew, Paul, Phillips, Josh, Chang, Zhaoshan, Chen, Huayong, Wilkinson, Clara C., Inglis, Shaun, Hollings, Pete, Zhang, Lejun, Gemmell, J. Bruce, White, Noel C., Danyushevsky, Leonid, Martin, Hamish (2020) Using Mineral Chemistry to Aid Exploration: A Case Study from the Resolution Porphyry Cu-Mo Deposit, Arizona. Economic Geology, 115 (4). 813-840 doi:10.5382/econgeo.4735
ⓘ 'Pyroxene Group'
Formula: ADSi2O6
ⓘ Quartz
Formula: SiO2
References:
Manske, S. L., & Paul, A. H. (2002). Geology of a major new porphyry copper center in the Superior (Pioneer) district, Arizona. Economic Geology, 97(2), 197-220.
Hehnke, C., Ballantyne, G., Martin, H., Hart, W., Schwarz, A., & Stein, H. (2012). Geology and exploration progress at the Resolution porphyry Cu-Mo deposit, Arizona. Geology and exploration progress at the Resolution porphyry Cu-Mo deposit, Arizona, 147-166.
Cooke, David R., Wilkinson, Jamie J., Baker, Mike, Agnew, Paul, Phillips, Josh, Chang, Zhaoshan, Chen, Huayong, Wilkinson, Clara C., Inglis, Shaun, Hollings, Pete, Zhang, Lejun, Gemmell, J. Bruce, White, Noel C., Danyushevsky, Leonid, Martin, Hamish (2020) Using Mineral Chemistry to Aid Exploration: A Case Study from the Resolution Porphyry Cu-Mo Deposit, Arizona. Economic Geology, 115 (4). 813-840 doi:10.5382/econgeo.4735
ⓘ Rutile
Formula: TiO2
ⓘ 'Serpentine Subgroup'
Formula: D3[Si2O5](OH)4
ⓘ 'Smectite Group'
Formula: A0.3D2-3[T4O10]Z2 · nH2O
ⓘ Sphalerite
Formula: ZnS
ⓘ Talc
Formula: Mg3Si4O10(OH)2
ⓘ Topaz
Formula: Al2(SiO4)(F,OH)2
References:
Winant, A. R. (2010). Sericitic and advanced argillic mineral assemblages and their relationship to copper mineralization, Resolution Porphyry Cu-(Mo) Deposit, Superior District, Pinal County, Arizona (Doctoral dissertation, University of Arizona).
Hehnke, C., Ballantyne, G., Martin, H., Hart, W., Schwarz, A., & Stein, H. (2012). Geology and exploration progress at the Resolution porphyry Cu-Mo deposit, Arizona. Geology and exploration progress at the Resolution porphyry Cu-Mo deposit, Arizona, 147-166.
Cooke, David R., Wilkinson, Jamie J., Baker, Mike, Agnew, Paul, Phillips, Josh, Chang, Zhaoshan, Chen, Huayong, Wilkinson, Clara C., Inglis, Shaun, Hollings, Pete, Zhang, Lejun, Gemmell, J. Bruce, White, Noel C., Danyushevsky, Leonid, Martin, Hamish (2020) Using Mineral Chemistry to Aid Exploration: A Case Study from the Resolution Porphyry Cu-Mo Deposit, Arizona. Economic Geology, 115 (4). 813-840 doi:10.5382/econgeo.4735
ⓘ Tremolite
Formula: ◻Ca2Mg5(Si8O22)(OH)2
ⓘ Wollastonite
Formula: Ca3(Si3O9)
ⓘ Woodhouseite
Formula: CaAl3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6
ⓘ Zunyite
Formula: Al13Si5O20(OH,F)18Cl
References:
Winant, A. R. (2010). Sericitic and advanced argillic mineral assemblages and their relationship to copper mineralization, Resolution Porphyry Cu-(Mo) Deposit, Superior District, Pinal County, Arizona (Doctoral dissertation, University of Arizona).
Hehnke, C., Ballantyne, G., Martin, H., Hart, W., Schwarz, A., & Stein, H. (2012). Geology and exploration progress at the Resolution porphyry Cu-Mo deposit, Arizona. Geology and exploration progress at the Resolution porphyry Cu-Mo deposit, Arizona, 147-166.
Cooke, David R., Wilkinson, Jamie J., Baker, Mike, Agnew, Paul, Phillips, Josh, Chang, Zhaoshan, Chen, Huayong, Wilkinson, Clara C., Inglis, Shaun, Hollings, Pete, Zhang, Lejun, Gemmell, J. Bruce, White, Noel C., Danyushevsky, Leonid, Martin, Hamish (2020) Using Mineral Chemistry to Aid Exploration: A Case Study from the Resolution Porphyry Cu-Mo Deposit, Arizona. Economic Geology, 115 (4). 813-840 doi:10.5382/econgeo.4735

Gallery:

List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification

Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts
ⓘChalcocite2.BA.05Cu2S
ⓘDigenite2.BA.10Cu9S5
ⓘBornite2.BA.15Cu5FeS4
ⓘCovellite2.CA.05aCuS
ⓘSphalerite2.CB.05aZnS
ⓘChalcopyrite2.CB.10aCuFeS2
ⓘGalena2.CD.10PbS
ⓘMolybdenite2.EA.30MoS2
ⓘPyrite2.EB.05aFeS2
ⓘEnargite2.KA.05Cu3AsS4
Group 3 - Halides
ⓘFluorite3.AB.25CaF2
Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides
ⓘMagnetite4.BB.05Fe2+Fe3+2O4
ⓘHematite4.CB.05Fe2O3
ⓘvar. Specularite4.CB.05Fe2O3
ⓘQuartz4.DA.05SiO2
ⓘRutile4.DB.05TiO2
Group 5 - Nitrates and Carbonates
ⓘCalcite5.AB.05CaCO3
Group 7 - Sulphates, Chromates, Molybdates and Tungstates
ⓘAnhydrite7.AD.30CaSO4
ⓘAlunite7.BC.10KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6
Group 8 - Phosphates, Arsenates and Vanadates
ⓘWoodhouseite8.BL.05CaAl3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6
Group 9 - Silicates
ⓘAndalusite9.AF.10Al2(SiO4)O
ⓘTopaz9.AF.35Al2(SiO4)(F,OH)2
ⓘEpidote9.BG.05a(CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)
ⓘZunyite9.BJ.55Al13Si5O20(OH,F)18Cl
ⓘDiopside9.DA.15CaMgSi2O6
ⓘActinolite9.DE.10◻Ca2(Mg4.5-2.5Fe0.5-2.5)Si8O22(OH)2
ⓘTremolite9.DE.10◻Ca2Mg5(Si8O22)(OH)2
ⓘWollastonite9.DG.05Ca3(Si3O9)
ⓘTalc9.EC.05Mg3Si4O10(OH)2
ⓘPyrophyllite9.EC.10Al2Si4O10(OH)2
ⓘMuscovite9.EC.15KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
ⓘvar. Sericite9.EC.15KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
ⓘDickite9.ED.05Al2(Si2O5)(OH)4
ⓘKaolinite9.ED.05Al2(Si2O5)(OH)4
ⓘHalloysite9.ED.10Al2(Si2O5)(OH)4
Unclassified
ⓘ'K Feldspar
var. Adularia'		-KAlSi3O8
ⓘ'Biotite'-K(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2
ⓘ'Chlorite Group'-
ⓘ'K Feldspar'-
ⓘ'Pyroxene Group'-ADSi2O6
ⓘ'Garnet Group'-X3Z2(SiO4)3
ⓘ'Smectite Group'-A0.3D2-3[T4O10]Z2 · nH2O
ⓘ'Serpentine Subgroup'-D3[Si2O5](OH)4

List of minerals for each chemical element

HHydrogen
Hⓘ Actinolite◻Ca2(Mg4.5-2.5Fe0.5-2.5)Si8O22(OH)2
Hⓘ AluniteKAl3(SO4)2(OH)6
Hⓘ BiotiteK(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2
Hⓘ DickiteAl2(Si2O5)(OH)4
Hⓘ Epidote(CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)
Hⓘ HalloysiteAl2(Si2O5)(OH)4
Hⓘ KaoliniteAl2(Si2O5)(OH)4
Hⓘ MuscoviteKAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
Hⓘ PyrophylliteAl2Si4O10(OH)2
Hⓘ TalcMg3Si4O10(OH)2
Hⓘ TopazAl2(SiO4)(F,OH)2
Hⓘ Tremolite◻Ca2Mg5(Si8O22)(OH)2
Hⓘ WoodhouseiteCaAl3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6
Hⓘ ZunyiteAl13Si5O20(OH,F)18Cl
Hⓘ Muscovite var. SericiteKAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
Hⓘ Smectite GroupA0.3D2-3[T4O10]Z2 · nH2O
Hⓘ Serpentine SubgroupD3[Si2O5](OH)4
CCarbon
Cⓘ CalciteCaCO3
OOxygen
Oⓘ Actinolite◻Ca2(Mg4.5-2.5Fe0.5-2.5)Si8O22(OH)2
Oⓘ K Feldspar var. AdulariaKAlSi3O8
Oⓘ AluniteKAl3(SO4)2(OH)6
Oⓘ AndalusiteAl2(SiO4)O
Oⓘ AnhydriteCaSO4
Oⓘ BiotiteK(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2
Oⓘ CalciteCaCO3
Oⓘ DickiteAl2(Si2O5)(OH)4
Oⓘ DiopsideCaMgSi2O6
Oⓘ Epidote(CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)
Oⓘ HalloysiteAl2(Si2O5)(OH)4
Oⓘ HematiteFe2O3
Oⓘ KaoliniteAl2(Si2O5)(OH)4
Oⓘ MagnetiteFe2+Fe23+O4
Oⓘ MuscoviteKAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
Oⓘ PyrophylliteAl2Si4O10(OH)2
Oⓘ QuartzSiO2
Oⓘ RutileTiO2
Oⓘ TalcMg3Si4O10(OH)2
Oⓘ TopazAl2(SiO4)(F,OH)2
Oⓘ Tremolite◻Ca2Mg5(Si8O22)(OH)2
Oⓘ WoodhouseiteCaAl3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6
Oⓘ WollastoniteCa3(Si3O9)
Oⓘ ZunyiteAl13Si5O20(OH,F)18Cl
Oⓘ Hematite var. SpeculariteFe2O3
Oⓘ Muscovite var. SericiteKAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
Oⓘ Pyroxene GroupADSi2O6
Oⓘ Garnet GroupX3Z2(SiO4)3
Oⓘ Smectite GroupA0.3D2-3[T4O10]Z2 · nH2O
Oⓘ Serpentine SubgroupD3[Si2O5](OH)4
FFluorine
Fⓘ BiotiteK(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2
Fⓘ FluoriteCaF2
Fⓘ TopazAl2(SiO4)(F,OH)2
Fⓘ ZunyiteAl13Si5O20(OH,F)18Cl
MgMagnesium
Mgⓘ Actinolite◻Ca2(Mg4.5-2.5Fe0.5-2.5)Si8O22(OH)2
Mgⓘ BiotiteK(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2
Mgⓘ DiopsideCaMgSi2O6
Mgⓘ TalcMg3Si4O10(OH)2
Mgⓘ Tremolite◻Ca2Mg5(Si8O22)(OH)2
AlAluminium
Alⓘ K Feldspar var. AdulariaKAlSi3O8
Alⓘ AluniteKAl3(SO4)2(OH)6
Alⓘ AndalusiteAl2(SiO4)O
Alⓘ BiotiteK(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2
Alⓘ DickiteAl2(Si2O5)(OH)4
Alⓘ Epidote(CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)
Alⓘ HalloysiteAl2(Si2O5)(OH)4
Alⓘ KaoliniteAl2(Si2O5)(OH)4
Alⓘ MuscoviteKAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
Alⓘ PyrophylliteAl2Si4O10(OH)2
Alⓘ TopazAl2(SiO4)(F,OH)2
Alⓘ WoodhouseiteCaAl3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6
Alⓘ ZunyiteAl13Si5O20(OH,F)18Cl
Alⓘ Muscovite var. SericiteKAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
SiSilicon
Siⓘ Actinolite◻Ca2(Mg4.5-2.5Fe0.5-2.5)Si8O22(OH)2
Siⓘ K Feldspar var. AdulariaKAlSi3O8
Siⓘ AndalusiteAl2(SiO4)O
Siⓘ BiotiteK(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2
Siⓘ DickiteAl2(Si2O5)(OH)4
Siⓘ DiopsideCaMgSi2O6
Siⓘ Epidote(CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)
Siⓘ HalloysiteAl2(Si2O5)(OH)4
Siⓘ KaoliniteAl2(Si2O5)(OH)4
Siⓘ MuscoviteKAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
Siⓘ PyrophylliteAl2Si4O10(OH)2
Siⓘ QuartzSiO2
Siⓘ TalcMg3Si4O10(OH)2
Siⓘ TopazAl2(SiO4)(F,OH)2
Siⓘ Tremolite◻Ca2Mg5(Si8O22)(OH)2
Siⓘ WollastoniteCa3(Si3O9)
Siⓘ ZunyiteAl13Si5O20(OH,F)18Cl
Siⓘ Muscovite var. SericiteKAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
Siⓘ Pyroxene GroupADSi2O6
Siⓘ Garnet GroupX3Z2(SiO4)3
Siⓘ Serpentine SubgroupD3[Si2O5](OH)4
PPhosphorus
Pⓘ WoodhouseiteCaAl3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6
SSulfur
Sⓘ AluniteKAl3(SO4)2(OH)6
Sⓘ AnhydriteCaSO4
Sⓘ BorniteCu5FeS4
Sⓘ ChalcopyriteCuFeS2
Sⓘ ChalcociteCu2S
Sⓘ CovelliteCuS
Sⓘ DigeniteCu9S5
Sⓘ EnargiteCu3AsS4
Sⓘ GalenaPbS
Sⓘ MolybdeniteMoS2
Sⓘ PyriteFeS2
Sⓘ SphaleriteZnS
Sⓘ WoodhouseiteCaAl3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6
ClChlorine
Clⓘ ZunyiteAl13Si5O20(OH,F)18Cl
KPotassium
Kⓘ K Feldspar var. AdulariaKAlSi3O8
Kⓘ AluniteKAl3(SO4)2(OH)6
Kⓘ BiotiteK(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2
Kⓘ MuscoviteKAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
Kⓘ Muscovite var. SericiteKAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
CaCalcium
Caⓘ Actinolite◻Ca2(Mg4.5-2.5Fe0.5-2.5)Si8O22(OH)2
Caⓘ AnhydriteCaSO4
Caⓘ CalciteCaCO3
Caⓘ DiopsideCaMgSi2O6
Caⓘ Epidote(CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)
Caⓘ FluoriteCaF2
Caⓘ Tremolite◻Ca2Mg5(Si8O22)(OH)2
Caⓘ WoodhouseiteCaAl3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6
Caⓘ WollastoniteCa3(Si3O9)
TiTitanium
Tiⓘ BiotiteK(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2
Tiⓘ RutileTiO2
FeIron
Feⓘ Actinolite◻Ca2(Mg4.5-2.5Fe0.5-2.5)Si8O22(OH)2
Feⓘ BiotiteK(Fe2+/Mg)2(Al/Fe3+/Mg/Ti)([Si/Al/Fe]2Si2O10)(OH/F)2
Feⓘ BorniteCu5FeS4
Feⓘ ChalcopyriteCuFeS2
Feⓘ Epidote(CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)
Feⓘ HematiteFe2O3
Feⓘ MagnetiteFe2+Fe23+O4
Feⓘ PyriteFeS2
Feⓘ Hematite var. SpeculariteFe2O3
CuCopper
Cuⓘ BorniteCu5FeS4
Cuⓘ ChalcopyriteCuFeS2
Cuⓘ ChalcociteCu2S
Cuⓘ CovelliteCuS
Cuⓘ DigeniteCu9S5
Cuⓘ EnargiteCu3AsS4
ZnZinc
Znⓘ SphaleriteZnS
AsArsenic
Asⓘ EnargiteCu3AsS4
MoMolybdenum
Moⓘ MolybdeniteMoS2
PbLead
Pbⓘ GalenaPbS

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References

Manske, S. L., & Paul, A. H. (2002). Geology of a major new porphyry copper center in the Superior (Pioneer) district, Arizona. Economic Geology, 97(2), 197-220.
Winant, A. R. (2010). Sericitic and advanced argillic mineral assemblages and their relationship to copper mineralization, Resolution Porphyry Cu-(Mo) Deposit, Superior District, Pinal County, Arizona (Doctoral dissertation, University of Arizona).
Hehnke, C., Ballantyne, G., Martin, H., Hart, W., Schwarz, A., & Stein, H. (2012). Geology and exploration progress at the Resolution porphyry Cu-Mo deposit, Arizona. Geology and exploration progress at the Resolution porphyry Cu-Mo deposit, Arizona, 147-166.
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