Mine detail: Ellis Canyon Prospect

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Location

Lat / long:

34.08648, -107.18365

Resource(M)

Primary:	Lead, Copper, Silver
Ore:	Anglesite, Chalcopyrite, Galena, Malachite, Plumbojarosite
Gangue:	Aragonite, Barite, Calcite, Quartz
Orebody form:	PODS AND SHOOTS

Production

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

Geology

Host rock:	Kelly Limestone (Lake Valley Limestone)
Host type:	Limestone
Alteration processes:	Silicification

References

MRDS	D008153
DEP	10012498
Reference	LASKY, S.G., 1932, NMBMMR BULL 8, P.53-5
Reporter	Menzie, David