Mine detail: Diamond A Prospect

Previously called 'Diamond A Ranch'

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Location

Lat / long:

33.12844, -107.22253

Resource(M)

Primary:	Manganese
Ore:	Psilomelane, Pyrolusite
Gangue:	Calcite, Jasper, Quartz

Production

Operation type:	Unknown
Production size:	Small
Development status:	Past Producer
First production started:	1942
Last production ended:	1955

Geology

Host rock:	El Paso Group
Host type:	Limestone
Alteration processes:	Silicified Limestone

References

MRDS	D007093
DEP	10011905
Reference	{Deposit:: FARNHAM, L.L., 1961 USBM IC-8030 P. 114-116}{Deposit:: NMBMMR GENERAL FILE DATA}{Production:: FARNHAM, L.L., 1961 P. 115}
Reporter	Menzie, David