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Granite-Bimetallic Mine, Philipsburg Mining District (Flint Creek Mining District), Granite County, Montana, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Granite-Bimetallic Mine | Mine |
| Philipsburg Mining District (Flint Creek Mining District) | Mining District |
| Granite County | County |
| Montana | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
46° 19' 0'' North , 113° 14' 22'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Philipsburg | 884 (2017) | 4.5km |
| Maxville | 130 (2011) | 16.4km |
| Anaconda | 9,417 (2011) | 31.0km |
| Warm Springs | 3,000 (2013) | 38.1km |
| Drummond | 336 (2017) | 39.6km |
Other/historical names associated with this locality:
Granite Mine; Granite Mountain Mine; Bimetallic Mine; Ruby shaft; Granite Mountain; Granite tailings; Blaine shaft
A former Au-Ag-silica occurrence/mine.
the largest silver producer in the district
Originally the Granite Mine and The Bimetallic Mine. Both mines suffered in 1892 due to the drastic drop in silver prices. Five years later they were consolidated to form the Granite-Bimetallic Mine.
the largest silver producer in the district
Originally the Granite Mine and The Bimetallic Mine. Both mines suffered in 1892 due to the drastic drop in silver prices. Five years later they were consolidated to form the Granite-Bimetallic Mine.
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This is a list of exploitable or exploited mineral commodities recorded at this locality.Mineral List
21 valid minerals.
Rock Types Recorded
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Alphabetical List Tree DiagramDetailed Mineral List:
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List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification
| Group 1 - Elements | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ⓘ | Native Gold | 1.AA.05 | Au |
| ⓘ | Native Silver | 1.AA.05 | Ag |
| Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts | |||
| ⓘ | Acanthite | 2.BA.35 | Ag2S |
| ⓘ | Sphalerite | 2.CB.05a | ZnS |
| ⓘ | Chalcopyrite | 2.CB.10a | CuFeS2 |
| ⓘ | Galena | 2.CD.10 | PbS |
| ⓘ | Stibnite | 2.DB.05 | Sb2S3 |
| ⓘ | Pyrite | 2.EB.05a | FeS2 |
| ⓘ | Arsenopyrite | 2.EB.20 | FeAsS |
| ⓘ | Realgar | 2.FA.15a | As4S4 |
| ⓘ | Orpiment | 2.FA.30 | As2S3 |
| ⓘ | Proustite | 2.GA.05 | Ag3AsS3 |
| ⓘ | Pyrargyrite | 2.GA.05 | Ag3SbS3 |
| ⓘ | 'Tennantite Subgroup' | 2.GB.05 | Cu6(Cu4C2+2)As4S12S |
| ⓘ | 'Tetrahedrite Subgroup' | 2.GB.05 | Cu6(Cu4C2+2)Sb4S12S |
| Group 3 - Halides | |||
| ⓘ | Chlorargyrite | 3.AA.15 | AgCl |
| Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides | |||
| ⓘ | Quartz | 4.DA.05 | SiO2 |
| ⓘ | Hübnerite | 4.DB.30 | MnWO4 |
| Group 5 - Nitrates and Carbonates | |||
| ⓘ | Calcite | 5.AB.05 | CaCO3 |
| ⓘ | Rhodochrosite | 5.AB.05 | MnCO3 |
| ⓘ | Malachite | 5.BA.10 | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
| Group 8 - Phosphates, Arsenates and Vanadates | |||
| ⓘ | Pyromorphite | 8.BN.05 | Pb5(PO4)3Cl |
| Group 9 - Silicates | |||
| ⓘ | Chrysocolla | 9.ED.20 | Cu2-xAlx(H2-xSi2O5)(OH)4 · nH2O, x < 1 |
List of minerals for each chemical element
Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
North AmericaContinent
- Rocky MountainsMountain Range
North America PlateTectonic Plate
- Northern Rocky MountainsWide Rift
- Wallace DomainDomain
USA
- Montana
- Beaverhead–Deerlodge National ForestNational Forest
- North Montana Thrust BeltBasin
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References
Prinz, William C. (1967) Geology and ore deposits of the Philipsburg district, Granite County, Montana. Bulletin 1237. US Geological Survey p.1-66. doi:10.3133/b1237
Granite-Bimetallic Mine, Philipsburg Mining District, Granite County, Montana, USA