Mine detail: Alhambra Mine

Previously called 'Wolframite'

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Location

Lat / long:

38.72768, -119.97211

Resource(M)

Primary:	Gold, Silver
Secondary:	Copper, Lead, Zinc, Tungsten
Tertiary:	Molybdenum
Ore:	Chalcopyrite, Galena, Pyrite
Gangue:	Quartz

Production

Operation type:	Unknown
Production size:	Small
Development status:	Past Producer
Production years:	193 *, 195 *

Geology

Host type:	Diorite
Associated type:	Quartzite

References

MRDS	C004723
DEP	10006806
Reference	{Deposit:: CLARK, W.B., 1977; MINES AND MINERAL RESOURCES OF ALPINE COUNTY, CA., COUNTY REPT. 8; CA. DIV. OF MINES AND GEOLOGY, P. 40}{Deposit:: GOODWIN, J.G., 1957; LEAD AND ZINC IN CALIFORNIA; CALIF. JOUR. MINES AND GEOLOGY, VOL. 53, NOS. 3&4; DIV. OF MINES, P. 413}
Reporter	Hayden, F. (Albers, J.), Fraticelli, L. A. (Albers, J.), Mosier, Dan