Mine detail: Caledonia Mine 188*

Previously called ''

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Location

Lat / long: 32.93733, -107.7181

Resource(M)

Primary: Silver, Lead
Secondary: Gold, Copper
Ore: Argentite, Chalcopyrite, Chlorargyrite, Galena, Gold, Silver
Gangue: Calcite, Clay, Quartz
Orebody form: IRREGULAR
Discovery year: 1885

Production

Operation type: Unknown
Production size: Small
Development status: Producer
First production started: 1885
Last production ended: 1937

Geology

Host rock:Fusselman Dolomite;Percha Shale
Host type:Dolomite
Associated type:Andesite
Structure:Deposit Is Bounded By Northwest Striking Picket Spring Fault And Bullion Fault And By Northeast Striking Wipit Fault.

References

MRDSD006617
DEP10011590
Reference{Deposit:: LINDGREN, W., GRATON, L.C. AND GORDON, C.H., 1910 USGS PP 68, P. 268-270}{Deposit:: HARLEY, G.T., 1934 NMBMMR BULL 10, P. 98-105}{Deposit:: HEDLUND, D.C., 1977 USGS MAP MF-900-B}{Deposit:: NMBMMR GENERAL FILE DATA}
ReporterMenzie, David