Mine detail: Luko Grande Mine

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Location

Lat / long:

-18.46041, -66.51864

Resource(M)

Primary:	Tin
Tertiary:	Copper, Zinc
Ore:	Cassiterite, Chalcopyrite, Sphalerite
Gangue:	Pyrite, Quartz
Orebody form:	PINCH AND SWELL

Production

Operation type:	Unknown
Deposit type:	Vein
Production size:	Small
Development status:	Past Producer

Geology

Host rock:	Uncia Formation;Catavi Formation
Host type:	Slate,Quartzite,Shale,Sandstone
Structure:	N-S Anticline
Alteration processes:	Silicification

References

MRDS	BL20337
DEP	10006338
Reference	{Deposit:: VEDIA, JAIME, 1978, INFORME PRELIMINAR MINA LUKO GRANDE: GEOBOL INFORME 302-554-06.}{Deposit:: GUSTAVSON ASSOC., 1992, COMPENDIUM OF THE ECONOMIC GEOLOGY OF BOLIVIA}{Other Database:: CIMRI}
Reporter	Long, Keith R.