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Los Angeles 1 Al 5 Mina

PE / Apurimac
-14.03390, -72.70380View on MapOpen in Google Maps
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Los Angeles 1 Al 5 Mina is a known mineral occurrence in Apurimac, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. The mineralization is hosted in Formation Chuquibambilla (Limestone). Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Malachite, Silver. Workings are underground.

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Found Here

AzuriteChrysocollaCopperGalenaMalachiteSilver

Geology and deposit

Host rock
Formation Chuquibambilla — Limestone
Associated rock
Grupo Puno — Monzonite
Orebody form
ISOMETRICO
Ore control

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Mining history

Status
Occurrence
Workings
Underground

Records and references

Cited references

CLEMENTE L., JAIME; INFORME TECNICO DE LA MINA "LOS ANGELES 1 AL 5", BMP.1968; COD.B3033

Data: USGS Mineral Resources Data System, record 10086838view the source record

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Coordinates: -14.03390, -72.70380

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