Mine detail: Unnamed Prospect

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Location: Saguache County, Colorado, United States, North America
Lat / long: 37.93834, -106.30921
dep_id: 10012918
mrds_id: D008936
Commodity type: metallic
Major mineral: Lead, Zinc
Trace mineral: Molybdenum
Operation type: Unknown
Production size: No production occurred
Development status: Occurrence
alteration: Argillization
Reporter: Schwochow, Stephen D.
hrock_unit: Hornblende Rhyodacite Of Conejos Formation
hrock_type: Rhyodacite
arock_unit: Hornblende Rhyodacite Of Conejos Formation
arock_type: Rhyodacite
Structure: San Juan Volcanic Field, Rio Grande Rift, Biedell-Klondike Fault, Esperanza Fault Zone, Biedell Stock
tectonic: Central Cordillera (Southern Rocky Mtns)
References:
  • OSTERWALD, E.J., 1977, THE BIEDELL AND SANDERSON VOLCANIC CENTERS, SAGUACHE COUNTY, COLORADO: COLORADO STATE UNIV. M.S. THESIS, 145 P
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