Mine detail: Shurtz Canyon Gypsum

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Location

Lat / long:

37.58665, -113.05635

Resource(N)

Tertiary:	Gypsum-Anhydrite
Ore:	Gypsum
Orebody form:	TABULAR/BLANKET

Production

Operation type:	Unknown
Deposit type:	Sedimentary
Production size:	None
Development status:	Occurrence

Geology

Host rock:	Carmel Formation, Gypsiferous Unit
Host type:	Siltstone,Limestone,Evaporite
Structure:	Hurricane Fault Zone
Tectonic:	Cordilleran Hingeline

References

MRDS	D005849
DEP	10011276
Reference	{Deposit:: AVERITT, PAUL, 1962, GEOLOGY AND COAL RESOURCES OF THE CEDAR MOUNTAIN QUADRANGLE, IRON COUNTY; UTAH: USGS PROF. PAPER 389}{Deposit:: 1962 GEOLMAP AVERITT, PAUL, USGS PROF. PAPER 389}{Production:: AVERITT, PAUL, 1962, USGS PROF. PAPER 389.}
Reporter	Wilberg, Dale E.