Mine detail: Hillside-Sierra Group

Previously called 'Claims: Sierra Nos. 1 To 8Hillside Nos. 1 To 4'

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Location

Lat / long: 32.90262, -107.22476

Resource(M)

Primary: Manganese
Ore: Psilomelane, Pyrolusite, Wad
Gangue: Calcite
Orebody form: PODS

Production

Operation type: Unknown
Production size: Small
Development status: Past Producer
First production started: 1943
Last production ended: 1952

Geology

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

References

MRDSD007099
DEP10011908
Reference{Deposit:: FARNHAM, L.L., 1961 USBM IC-8030, P. 125-126}{Deposit:: NMBMMR GENERAL FILE DATA}{Deposit:: KELLEY, V.C., AND SILVER, C., 1952 U.N.M. PUB. 4, P. 199, FIG.2}{Production:: FARNHAM, L.L., 1961 P. 125; AND NMBMMR GENERAL FILE DATA}
ReporterMenzie, David