Mine detail: Copiapo Jarosite Mine

Previously called ''

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Location

Lat / long: 32.0632, -106.55

Resource(M)

Primary: Iron
Ore: Jarosite, Limonite
Gangue: Aragonite, Gypsum
Orebody form: IRREGULAR

Production

Operation type: Unknown
Production size: Small
Development status: Past Producer
First production started: 1925
Last production ended: 1928

Geology

Host rock:Magdalena Group
Host type:Limestone
Structure:Deposit Occurs Within A Fault Striking N 02 W And Dipping 38 Ne.

References

MRDSD009000
DEP10012961
Reference{Deposit:: DUNHAM, K.C., 1935 NMBMMR BULL 11, P. 243-244}{Deposit:: KOTTLOWSKI, F.E., 1960 NMBMMR GEOLOGIC MAP GM-14}{Deposit:: NMBMMR GENERAL FILE DATA}
ReporterMenzie, David