Mine detail: Misers Chest Mine

Previously called 'Lena Group Patented In 1914, ClaimsMisers ChestCopper RegentS.W.B.ColumbiaFort SavageLittle AnnieVirginia'

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Location

Lat / long:

32.29262, -108.7648

Resource(M)

Primary:	Gold, Copper, Silver
Secondary:	Lead, Zinc
Ore:	Chalcopyrite, Galena, Sphalerite
Gangue:	Calcite, Hematite, Pyrite, Quartz
Orebody form:	PINCH AND SWELL
Discovery year:	1879

Production

Operation type:	Unknown
Production size:	Large
Development status:	Past Producer
First production started:	1885

Geology

Host type:	Andesite
Associated type:	Andesite
Structure:	Northeast Striking Vein Set.
Alteration processes:	Sericitic And Chloritic Alteration Is Common.

References

MRDS	D003351
DEP	10010010
Reference	{Deposit:: LINDGREN, W., GRATON, L.C., AND GORDON, C.H., 1910 USGS PP 68, P. 332-335}{Deposit:: LASKY, S.G., 1938 USGS BULL 885, P. 55-56, PLATES 3, 14 AND 23}{Deposit:: ANDERSON, E.C., 1957 NMBMMR BULL 39, P. 85-88}{Deposit:: FLEGE, R.F., 1959 NMBMMR BULL 62, P. 26-29}{Deposit:: CLARK, K.F., 1970 NMGS GUIDEBOOK 21ST FIELD CONFERENCE, P. 107-113}{Deposit:: THORMAN, C.H., AND DREWES, H., 1978 USGS MISC. GEOLOGIC INVESTIGATIONS MAP, I-1151}{Deposit:: NMBMMR GENERAL FILE DATA}
Reporter	Richter, D.H., Menzie, David