Mine detail: Parowan Airport Pit

Previously called ''

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Location

Lat / long:

37.86136, -112.81829

Resource(N)

Primary:	Sand and Gravel, Construction
Ore:	Quartzite, Sand
Orebody form:	WEDGE

Production

Operation type:	Unknown
Production size:	Large
Development status:	Past Producer

Geology

Host rock:	Unconsolidated Alluvial Surface
Host type:	Quartzite,Volcanic Rock (Aphanitic)
Structure:	Hurricane Fault System
Tectonic:	Cordilleran Hingeline

References

MRDS	D005557
DEP	10011221
Reference	{Deposit:: WILBERG, D.E., 1979, UTAH GEOL. & MINERAL SURVEY, ON-SITE INVESTIGATIONS}
Reporter	Wilberg, Dale E.