We use cookies to show content based on your preferences. If you continue to browse you accept their use and installation. More information. >

FMF - Friends of Minerals Forum, discussion and message board
The place to share your mineralogical experiences


Spanish message board






Newest topics and users posts
28 Mar-09:37:50 Re: 2 unknowns co-occurring with caledonite, grand reef mine, az (Cfrench58)
27 Mar-19:47:08 Re: 2 unknowns co-occurring with caledonite, grand reef mine, az (Pete Richards)
27 Mar-16:15:44 Re: 2 unknowns co-occurring with caledonite, grand reef mine, az (Cfrench58)
27 Mar-15:18:59 Re: 2 unknowns co-occurring with caledonite, grand reef mine, az (Alfredo)
27 Mar-14:39:29 2 unknowns co-occurring with caledonite, grand reef mine, az (Cfrench58)
27 Mar-05:21:48 Re: the mim museum in beirut, lebanon (Mim Museum)
27 Mar-05:03:26 Re: trying to find information on rose/pink quartz and tourmaline associations. (Ning)
27 Mar-02:39:50 Re: the mim museum in beirut, lebanon (Tobi)
27 Mar-00:23:28 Re: collection of volkmar stingl (Volkmar Stingl)
26 Mar-00:53:41 Re: collection of volkmar stingl (Volkmar Stingl)
25 Mar-13:32:10 Re: collection of michael shaw (Michael Shaw)
25 Mar-00:25:58 The mizunaka collection - quartz (Am Mizunaka)
23 Mar-13:35:22 Re: collection of firmo espinar (Firmo Espinar)
22 Mar-08:32:28 Re: collection of michael shaw (Michael Shaw)
22 Mar-04:20:41 Re: the mim museum in beirut, lebanon (Mim Museum)
21 Mar-22:49:19 Re: green seam. Looks like it in a state of decay. (Ning)
21 Mar-22:47:40 Re: green seam. Looks like it in a state of decay. (Ning)
21 Mar-22:45:25 Re: green seam. Looks like it in a state of decay. (Ning)
21 Mar-15:34:23 Re: the mizunaka collection - quartz (Am Mizunaka)
21 Mar-14:35:08 Re: jim’s mineral collection (Jim Wilkinson)
21 Mar-14:15:36 The 4th phoenix heritage mineral show (phms) hosted by mineralogical society of arizona (m (Chris Whitney-smith)
21 Mar-04:36:10 Re: the mizunaka collection (Tobi)
21 Mar-04:11:47 Re: jim’s mineral collection (James Catmur)
20 Mar-23:34:15 The mizunaka collection - quartz (Am Mizunaka)
20 Mar-18:13:16 Re: jim’s mineral collection (Jim Wilkinson)

For lists of newest topics and postings click here


RSS RSS

View unanswered posts

Why and how to register

Index Index
 FAQFAQ RegisterRegister  Log inLog in
 {Forgotten your password?}Forgotten your password?  

Like
111802


The time now is Mar 28, 2024 17:02

Search for a textSearch for a text   

A general guide for using the Forum with some rules and tips
The information provided within this Forum about localities is only given to allow reference to them. Any visit to any of the localities requires you to obtain full permission and relevant information prior to your visit. FMF is strictly against any illicit activities related to collecting minerals.
Ojuela Mine
  Goto page Previous  1, 2
  Index -> The Ten Thousand Club
Like
4


View previous topic :: View next topic  
Author Message

Jordi Fabre
Overall coordinator of the Forum



Joined: 07 Aug 2006
Posts: 4888
Location: Barcelona


Access to the FMF Gallery title=

View user's profile

Send private message

PostPosted: Dec 27, 2009 17:17    Post subject: Re: Ojuela Mine  

Thanks Pete.

I already changed it a little bit.
Back to top
Reply to topic Reply with quote
Like
   

Jordi Fabre
Overall coordinator of the Forum



Joined: 07 Aug 2006
Posts: 4888
Location: Barcelona


Access to the FMF Gallery title=

View user's profile

Send private message

PostPosted: Jan 01, 2010 14:31    Post subject: Re: Ojuela Mine  

One of the more classic species from Ojuela Mine: the Adamite.

In this case the plus is its pedigree: a former John S. White specimen. Luxury! ;-)



Adamite Ojuela Mine.jpg
 Description:
A nice Adamite consisting of two radial groups almost perfectly circular, with crystals of lemon yellow color, more intense on terminations.
Ojuela Mine, Mapimí, Municipio de Mapimí, Durango, Mexico
Specimen size: 2.5 × 1.2 × 1.2 cm = 1.0” × 0.5” × 0.5”
Extremely fluorescent long & short UV
Photo: Reference Specimens -> http://www.fabreminerals.com/specimens/MEC-north-america-mineral-specimens.php#TN36G9
 Viewed:  34563 Time(s)

Adamite Ojuela Mine.jpg



John S. White collection label.jpg
 Description:
The label
 Viewed:  34497 Time(s)

John S. White collection label.jpg


Back to top
Reply to topic Reply with quote
Like
   

Jordi Fabre
Overall coordinator of the Forum



Joined: 07 Aug 2006
Posts: 4888
Location: Barcelona


Access to the FMF Gallery title=

View user's profile

Send private message

PostPosted: Jan 02, 2010 13:44    Post subject: Re: Ojuela Mine  

Another beauty from Ojuela


Cuprian Adamite.jpg
 Description:
Cuprian Adamite
Mina Ojuela, Mapimí, Municipio de Mapimí, Durango, Mexico
Mined on March 2008
Specimen size: 4.2 × 3.5 × 2.6 cm.
Photographed for the ‘Ste. Marie-aux-Mines 2008’ section of the magazine ‘Lapis’ and appears on page 45 of number 9/2008
Photo: Reference Specimens -> http://www.fabreminerals.com/specimens/RSMEC-north-america-notable-specimens.php#EG11L9
 Viewed:  34560 Time(s)

Cuprian Adamite.jpg


Back to top
Reply to topic Reply with quote
Like
   

Jim Prentiss




Joined: 01 Dec 2009
Posts: 103
Location: Ohio


Access to the FMF Gallery title=

View user's profile

Send private message

PostPosted: Jan 07, 2010 09:13    Post subject: Re: Ojuela Mine  

Here is my exhibit for this forum thread.


31 063.jpg
 Description:
Hemimorphite with Mimetite. Specimen measures 3 1/2" x 2 3/4" x 2" (8.9cm x 7.0cm x 5.1cm)
 Viewed:  34415 Time(s)

31 063.jpg



Mimetite 07 Hemimorphite 06.jpg
 Description:
Hemimorphite and Mimetite, detail of the above. Field of veiw is 1" (25.4cm)
 Viewed:  34450 Time(s)

Mimetite 07 Hemimorphite 06.jpg


Back to top
Reply to topic Reply with quote
Like
   

Michael Shaw
Site Admin



Joined: 30 Apr 2008
Posts: 2060
Location: Oklahoma


Access to the FMF Gallery title=

View user's profile

Send private message

PostPosted: Jan 07, 2010 15:32    Post subject: Re: Ojuela Mine  

This is a specimen that I've had in my collection since 1962. It was labeled "barthite" which according to MinRec is an overgrowth of conichalcite over austinite. I'd be interested to hear what the Mexico experts think. I'll post a few more Ojuela pieces when I get a chance.

Michael



0329a Conichalcite-austinite.jpg
 Mineral: Conichalcite over Austinite
 Locality:
Ojuela Mine, Mapimí, Municipio Mapimí, Durango, Mexico
 Description:
 Viewed:  34416 Time(s)

0329a Conichalcite-austinite.jpg


Back to top
Reply to topic Reply with quote
Like
   

Jordi Fabre
Overall coordinator of the Forum



Joined: 07 Aug 2006
Posts: 4888
Location: Barcelona


Access to the FMF Gallery title=

View user's profile

Send private message

PostPosted: Jan 08, 2010 11:48    Post subject: Re: Ojuela Mine  

"Barthite" was used on the past as a synonim of a Cu-bearing austinite or overgrowths of conichalcite on Cu-bearing austinite but for my own experience it is a name frequently misused.
When I analyzed some specimen labeled as "Barthite" coming from old collections the result was always cuprian adamite, so I suggest to you analyze your sample.

Jordi
Back to top
Reply to topic Reply with quote
Like
   

Michael Shaw
Site Admin



Joined: 30 Apr 2008
Posts: 2060
Location: Oklahoma


Access to the FMF Gallery title=

View user's profile

Send private message

PostPosted: Jan 08, 2010 13:44    Post subject: Re: Ojuela Mine  

Yes Jordi, submitting the specimen for analysis is the only way I will be sure of its identity. I am still hoping that Ed H. or Peter M. might weigh in on this image based on their experience.

The attached image is a mimetite from the Ojuela Mine. The field of view is approximately 3 cm. wide.



0867 Mimetite closeup.jpg
 Mineral: Mimetite
 Locality:
Ojuela Mine, Mapimí, Municipio Mapimí, Durango, Mexico
 Dimensions: Field of view is approximately 3 cm. wide
 Description:
 Viewed:  34307 Time(s)

0867 Mimetite closeup.jpg


Back to top
Reply to topic Reply with quote
Like
   

Jordi Fabre
Overall coordinator of the Forum



Joined: 07 Aug 2006
Posts: 4888
Location: Barcelona


Access to the FMF Gallery title=

View user's profile

Send private message

PostPosted: Jan 09, 2010 08:44    Post subject: Re: Ojuela Mine  

Another specimen of Legrandite, one of the more famous species at Ojuela Mine.


Legrandite fan Ojuela Mine Mexico.jpg
 Description:
Legrandite on limonite matrix
Ojuela Mine, Mapimí, Municipio de Mapimí, Durango, Mexico
Specimen size: 3.1 × 3 × 1.6 cm.
Main crystal size: 2 × 0.2 cm.
Photo: Reference Specimens -> http://www.fabreminerals.com/specimens/SHQ-reference-fine-minerals.php#TM42J3
 Viewed:  34287 Time(s)

Legrandite fan Ojuela Mine Mexico.jpg


Back to top
Reply to topic Reply with quote
Like
   

Peter Megaw
Site Admin



Joined: 13 Jan 2007
Posts: 961
Location: Tucson, Arizona


Access to the FMF Gallery title=

View user's profile

Send private message

PostPosted: Sep 04, 2010 15:29    Post subject: Re: Ojuela Mine  

Recent Ojuela Beauties: I had the pleasure of starting the week at Arkenstone's opening party and finishing it at Mapimi in Mexico. Strangely a few things followed me home that might be of interest to some of you...thanks for the urging Gail. Rob had bought some of the pieces Jason New exhibited at Tucson this year and had them available. One of the pieces I got was a great malachite on matrix...cabinet size, blob is 3 cm across. Another is a TN of calcite with aurichalcite inclusions.

In Mexico all they had was some overpriced wulfenite, bashed fluorite and this superb hemimorphite ball on matrix...also a cabinet size. The trip wasn't wasted!

Locals tell me that the heavy rains this summer have flooded the lower levels a bit, but that they are still mining galena remnants whereever they can find them and some nice rare secondary lead/zinc species are emerging in very small quantities.

Rob also had a great old Flor de Pena legrandite plate...probably from the mid-70s find. We own this mine and this makes me want to check it out more thoroughly...maybe when things cool down.



Malachite Ojuela web.jpg
 Description:
Malachite in gossan cabinet
 Viewed:  33339 Time(s)

Malachite Ojuela web.jpg



Ojuela Malachite CU net.jpg
 Description:
close up of malachite blob
 Viewed:  33363 Time(s)

Ojuela Malachite CU net.jpg



Ojuela Auri in CC web.jpg
 Description:
TN calcite with aurichalcite inclusions
 Viewed:  33338 Time(s)

Ojuela Auri in CC web.jpg



Ojuela Hemi 3 web.jpg
 Description:
hemimorphite cabinet
 Viewed:  33344 Time(s)

Ojuela Hemi 3 web.jpg



Ojuela Hemi 2 web.jpg
 Description:
hemi with hand for scale
 Viewed:  33344 Time(s)

Ojuela Hemi 2 web.jpg



Legrandite Flor de Pena 2 web.jpg
 Description:
Flor de Pena legrandite...note the stubbier habit compared to Ojuela
 Viewed:  33362 Time(s)

Legrandite Flor de Pena 2 web.jpg



_________________
Siempre Adelante!
Back to top
Reply to topic Reply with quote
Like
   

Ed Huskinson




Joined: 15 Apr 2009
Posts: 318
Location: Kingman, Arizona


Access to the FMF Gallery title=

View user's profile

Send private message

PostPosted: Sep 05, 2010 19:55    Post subject: Re: Ojuela Mine  

Holy cow Peter! Thanks for the info on sphalerite. You know me, i still use some of the old-tyme terminology, guess it dates me somewhat.

I like the Flor de Pena legrandite, thanks for posting the photo.

As for the green stuff, I've never analyzed it. Sometimes it's been sold as conichalcite, sometimes as austinite. The way I see it, it depended on the Mexican dealer's mood at the time.

Here's a blast from the past. Back in 1978 Bruce (Van Allen, deceased Colorado collector who specialized in minerals from Mapimi) and I made a run down to Mapimi and picked up a few minerals, including the attached "Mixonite" specimens. I cannot remember whether you were able to accompany us on that trip or not. Regardless, you should find the enclosed "Mixonite" photos interesting. I cannot remember which of the dealers was flogging these as "Mixonita", but we went with the flow and acquired them with pleasure.

I have seen none of this material in the last oh..., 20 or 30 years. Do you know anything specific as to the point (stope, area, whatever) of origin in Ojuela? Just curious.

Thanks,

Ed



Mixonite-1.JPG
 Description:
"Mixonite", Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico. 6.5 cm by 7 cm. These delightful adamites only came out for a few years. They were not as popular as the bright yellow adamites, but nontheloess....
 Viewed:  33290 Time(s)

Mixonite-1.JPG



Mixonite-2.JPG
 Description:
"Mixonite", Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico. The specimen is 6.5 cm by 7 cm. Also, the specimen is strongly fluorescent under both wavelengths of UV.
 Viewed:  33255 Time(s)

Mixonite-2.JPG



Mixonite-3.JPG
 Description:
"Mixonite" (Adamite), Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico. Backside of specimen figured in photos 1 & 2. Note the "bowtie" adamite crystal (7mm longest dimension) just below midcenter. The entire specimen is composed of hundreds of similar crystals.
 Viewed:  33354 Time(s)

Mixonite-3.JPG



Mixoniteb-1.JPG
 Description:
"Mixonite", (adamite), Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico. Specimen is 4.5 cm by 8 cm., on gossanous matrix (aren't they all?). Again, note the "bowties" of adamite, which is highly fluorescent.
 Viewed:  33307 Time(s)

Mixoniteb-1.JPG



Mixoniteb-2.JPG
 Description:
"Mixonite", Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico. Backside of specimen in previous photograph. This was acquired in 1978, as can be seen from the affixed label. I see that I acquired the piece on my birthday that year.
 Viewed:  33289 Time(s)

Mixoniteb-2.JPG



_________________
La respuesta está en las rocas!! Estudiadlas!!
Ed
Back to top
Reply to topic Reply with quote
Like
   

Peter Megaw
Site Admin



Joined: 13 Jan 2007
Posts: 961
Location: Tucson, Arizona


Access to the FMF Gallery title=

View user's profile

Send private message

PostPosted: Sep 05, 2010 20:17    Post subject: Re: Ojuela Mine  

Wasn't that the trip where you, Bruce and Charles McKeemey (sp?) met me and my now brother in law Steve in Chihuahua (after Mapimi) and we got in a bit of trouble at the Hotel Victoria for crashing a wedding party/dance? Might have been a different trip, but I know I never went to Mapimi with you and Bruce. I do have an adamite crystal and a sketch he made from it though..unless I gave it to you? Everytime I drive down 1st Avenue past the Sierra Vista Apartments I think of him and 18 people crashed on our floor during Tucson 1979. I still meet people who claim to have been one of the crashers! Good times, I miss the "real" Bruce a lot...MS is a horrible thing.

Enough in-jokes and nostalgia

I remember the "mixonite" well but never got a good one...partly because between you all being there and Steve and me visiting 2 weeks later the Aztec Sun legrandites were found and I spent all my money on a TN from that pocket. I can't do "lugares" vas well as Mike New, send them to him or bring the piece to Denver and have him check it out...he can.

Just to show how tough the "greenies" are...here's a conichalcite pseudomorph after malachite after azurite and I can;t swear there isn't cu-adamite or arsendescloizite in there too.



OJUELAconipsuedo.jpg
 Description:
minature, Ojuela Mine
 Viewed:  33285 Time(s)

OJUELAconipsuedo.jpg



_________________
Siempre Adelante!
Back to top
Reply to topic Reply with quote
Like
   

javmex2




Joined: 06 Sep 2010
Posts: 120
Location: Chihuahua


Access to the FMF Gallery title=

View user's profile

Send private message

PostPosted: Sep 06, 2010 12:37    Post subject: Re: Ojuela Mine  

hello, my name is Javier, I hope to participate a little in this forum, as I have many Headboard knowledge and the people involved are experts in minerals, this is a piece of Mapimi, anyone could tell it to me?


DSC04478.JPG
 Description:
mine: Ojuela, Mapimi Durango Mexico.
 Viewed:  33166 Time(s)

DSC04478.JPG



DSC04479.JPG
 Description:
 Viewed:  33156 Time(s)

DSC04479.JPG



DSC04483.JPG
 Description:
 Viewed:  33123 Time(s)

DSC04483.JPG


Back to top
Reply to topic Reply with quote
Like
   

Peter Megaw
Site Admin



Joined: 13 Jan 2007
Posts: 961
Location: Tucson, Arizona


Access to the FMF Gallery title=

View user's profile

Send private message

PostPosted: Sep 06, 2010 13:20    Post subject: Re: Ojuela Mine  

Javier...these have been analysed and are mimetite.
_________________
Siempre Adelante!
Back to top
Reply to topic Reply with quote
Like
   

javmex2




Joined: 06 Sep 2010
Posts: 120
Location: Chihuahua


Access to the FMF Gallery title=

View user's profile

Send private message

PostPosted: Sep 06, 2010 13:32    Post subject: Re: Ojuela Mine  

Thanks Peter,
Back to top
Reply to topic Reply with quote
Like
   

javmex2




Joined: 06 Sep 2010
Posts: 120
Location: Chihuahua


Access to the FMF Gallery title=

View user's profile

Send private message

PostPosted: Sep 06, 2010 16:55    Post subject: Re: Ojuela Mine  

Ojuela mine Adamite, I find it interesting because of the color and crystallization, I hope you like the pictures and give me your opinions


DSC06817.JPG
 Description:
how common is the color of mine is Adamite Ojuela
 Viewed:  33092 Time(s)

DSC06817.JPG



DSC06826.JPG
 Description:
detail of the piece, which I got in early.
 Viewed:  33084 Time(s)

DSC06826.JPG


Back to top
Reply to topic Reply with quote
Like
   

sainbayarb




Joined: 07 Mar 2011
Posts: 1
Location: mongolia

View user's profile

Send private message

PostPosted: Mar 07, 2011 11:29    Post subject: Re: Ojuela Mine  

Hello

I would like to use this photo for my book cover.

Please contact me via email for more details

Cheers,
Sainbayar
sainbayarb(at)gmaildotcom (i cant use proper at symbol and gmail so i just wrote)
Back to top
Reply to topic Reply with quote
Like
   

Jordi Fabre
Overall coordinator of the Forum



Joined: 07 Aug 2006
Posts: 4888
Location: Barcelona


Access to the FMF Gallery title=

View user's profile

Send private message

PostPosted: Mar 07, 2011 14:40    Post subject: Re: Ojuela Mine  

sainbayarb wrote:

I would like to use this photo for my book cover.


What photo please? what book please?

Jordi
Back to top
Reply to topic Reply with quote
Like
   
Display posts from previous:   
   Index -> The Ten Thousand Club   All times are GMT - 5 Hours
Page 2 of 2
  Goto page Previous  1, 2  

 
Jump to:  
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum
You cannot attach files in this forum
You can download files in this forum


All pictures, text, design © Forum FMF 2006-2024


Powered by FMF