Mine detail: Volcan Olca Mines

Previously called 'CandelariaTres RayasCarlota'

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Location

Lat / long: -20.9384, -68.47118

Resource(N)

Primary: Sulfur
Ore: Sulfur
Gangue: Gypsum, Kaolinite

Production

Operation type: Unknown
Production size: Small
Development status: Occurrence

Geology

Host type:Tuff,Andesite
Associated type:Andesite
Structure:Stratovolcano
Tectonic:Magmatic Arc
Alteration processes:Argillization

References

MRDSBL10179
DEP10005961
Reference{Deposit:: AHLFELD, F., AND SCHNEIDER-SCHERBINA, A., 1964, LOS RECURSOS MINERALES Y DE HIDROCARBUROS DE BOLIVIA: DEPARTAMENTO NACIONAL DE GEOLOGIA BOLTIN 5, P. 332.}{Deposit:: AVILA, W., SULFUR VOLCANOGENIC DEPOSITS: MINISTERIO DE MINERIA INFORME 545}{Deposit:: VISITED BY USGS/GEOBOL AUG. 19, 199}{Other Database:: CIMRI}{Reserve-Resource:: (1) AHLFELD ET AL (1964); (2) AVILA (N.D.)}
ReporterLong, Keith R.