San Pedro De Recuay, Mina

PE / Áncash

•-9.84795, -77.49504View on Map Open in Google Maps

No rating yet

About this location

San Pedro De Recuay, Mina is a historic mining site in Ancash, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. The mineralization is hosted in Andesite. Reported specimens include Calcite, Copper, Galena, Silver, Sphalerite; gangue is recorded as Calcite.

Always seek permission where required, follow local laws, and practice Leave No Trace. Locations and details are community-submitted and may be inaccurate. Not sure what's legal here? Read our full guide to rockhounding laws by land type.

Found Here

CalciteCopperGalenaSilverSphalerite

Geology and deposit

Host rock: Andesite
Associated rock: Volcanicos Calipuy — Andesite
Orebody form: ISOMETRICO (RELLENO DE FISURAS)

Gangue minerals

Calcite

Ore control

Fracturas

Alteration

Silicificacion

Mining history

Status: Past Producer

Records and references

Cited references

MEDINA, OSCAR; INFORME TECNICO DE LA MINA SAN PEDRO DE RECUAY, B.M.P. OCTUBRE 1970, COD. B 4681VALENCIA BELLIDO, RONAL; INFORME TECNICO DE LA MINA SAN PEDRO DE RECUAY, B.M.P. FEBRERO 1972, COD. B4680. DUNIN, ESTANISLAO; POSIBILIDADES DE LOS PROSPECTOS Y MINAS UBICADAS EN LA VECINDAD DE LA PLANTA CATAC, B.M.P. MAYO 1973, COD. B2128. BANCO MINERO

Data: USGS Mineral Resources Data System, record 10090041 — view the source record

Difficulty

Access

N/A

Find

N/A

Votes

Getting there

No details yet.

Location on Map

Coordinates: -9.84795, -77.49504

Nearby rockhounding locations

San Santiago De Aija, Mina — Copper, GalenaÁncash · 1.4 mi
Rocio, Mina — Galena, SilverÁncash · 1.5 mi
Carmelita, Mina — Galena, SilverÁncash · 1.8 mi
San Francisco De Yanacuncush, Mina — Copper, GalenaÁncash · 1.9 mi
La Improvisada Mine — Bismuth, CalciteÁncash · 2 mi
San Ildefonso Mine — Chalcopyrite, CopperÁncash · 2.1 mi

More Calcite locations in Áncash

Aida, Mina — Calcite, GalenaÁncash
Alerta, Mina — Azurite, CalciteÁncash
Bodoque, Mina — Calcite, GalenaÁncash
Casualidad, Mina — Calcite, GalenaÁncash
Cerro Maco Mine — Calcite, ChalcopyriteÁncash
Cerro Mariaucro Mines — Calcite, ChalcopyriteÁncash

More locations in Áncash

Abandonada Prospect — Azurite, ChalcopyriteÁncash
Agripina No 2, Mina — Galena, SilverÁncash
Agustin Prospect — Galena, PyriteÁncash
Aida — Galena, PyriteÁncash
Aida Mine — Galena, PyriteÁncash
Aija, Mina — Galena, SilverÁncash

Recommended Gear

Estwing E3-22P Rock Pick

The industry-standard 22oz geological hammer. One-piece forged steel with shock-reduction grip.

View on Amazon · $45 See all options →

Clear Anti-Fog Safety Glasses (4 Pack)

Adjustable, anti-fog lenses for clear vision in any conditions. About $5 per pair.

View on Amazon · $20 See all options →

Watertight Medical Kit

Compact, waterproof first aid kit with bandages, moleskin, and field essentials.

View on Amazon · $25 See all options →

National Audubon Society Field Guide to Rocks and Minerals

The classic pocket reference for identifying over 600 rocks and minerals in North America.

View on Amazon · $19

Clicking these links supports rockhounding.org at no extra cost to you — it's how we keep these maps and resources free for everyone.

Comments

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

No comments yet.

Logbook Records

No public logs yet

Be the first to share your experience at this location!