Mine detail: Black Chief Claims

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Location

Lat / long: 33.13955, -107.28587

Resource(M)

Primary: Manganese
Ore: Pyrolusite, Wad
Gangue: Jasper
Orebody form: IRREGULAR

Production

Operation type: Unknown
Production size: Small
Development status: Past Producer
First production started: 1953

Geology

Host rock:Magdalena Group
Host type:Limestone
Structure:The Broad Zone Of Fracturing And Silicification Occurs Along The Axis Of A S 70 E Plunging, Overturned Syncline.
Alteration processes:Silicified Limestone

References

MRDSD007085
DEP10011898
Reference{Deposit:: KELLEY, V.C., AND SILVER, C., 1952 U.N.M. PUB. 4, FIG. 2}{Deposit:: FARNHAM, L.L., 1961 USBM IC-8030, P. 113}{Deposit:: NMBMMR GENERAL FILE DATA}{Production:: FARNHAM, L.L., 1961 P. 113}
ReporterMenzie, David