Mine detail: Queen of the West Mine

Previously called 'Norway Iron Mine'

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Location

Lat / long:

40.923, -111.72773

Resource(M)

Primary:	Iron
Ore:	Chalcopyrite, Goethite, Hematite, Limonite, Magnetite
Gangue:	Calcite
Orebody form:	IRREGULAR
Discovery year:	1879

Production

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

Geology

Host rock:	Limestone
Host type:	Limestone
Structure:	Paris-Willard Thrust And Wasatch Fault
Tectonic:	Wasatch Front

References

MRDS	D006176
DEP	10011384
Reference	BULLOCK, K.C., 1970, IRON DEPOSITS OF UTAH: UTAH GEOL. AND MINERAL SURVEY BULL. 88
Reporter	Tripp, Bryce T.