Mine detail: Palmira Mine

Previously called ''

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Location

Lat / long:

-16.74767, -61.93269

Resource(B)

Primary:	Kaolin
Tertiary:	Mica, Beryllium, Niobium (Columbium), Tantalum
Ore:	Beryl, Columbite, Kaolinite, Mica
Gangue:	Feldspar, Quartz

Production

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

Geology

Host rock:	La Bella Group
Host type:	Pegmatite
Associated rock:	La Bella Group
Associated type:	Mica Schist

References

MRDS	BL20356
DEP	10006352
Reference	{Deposit:: MONTANO, M., AND HERNAIZ, M., 1974, KAOLIN PROJECT, PALMIRA - SAN JORGE SECTOR KAOLIN EXPLOITATION REPORT: GEOBOL INFORME GE-G1/103}{Other Database:: CIMRI}{Production:: MONTANO AND HERNAIZ (1974)}
Reporter	Calderon, Raul, Long, Keith R.