Mine detail: Aetna Peak Mine

Previously called ''

<< Back to the map

Location

Lat / long: 38.38303, -112.33245

Resource(M)

Primary: Aluminum
Ore: Alunite
Orebody form: IRREGULAR

Production

Operation type: Unknown
Deposit type: Vein
Production size: None
Development status: Occurrence

Geology

Host type:Tuff,Volcanic Breccia (Agglomerate)
Associated rock:Bullion Canyon Volcanics
Associated type:Tuff,Volcanic Breccia (Agglomerate)
Tectonic:Basin & Range Colorado Plateau Transition
Alteration processes:Alunitization, Silicification

References

MRDSDB00503
DEP10015213
Reference{Deposit:: CALLAGHAN, E., 1973 , MINERAL RESOURCE POTENTIAL OF PIUTE COUNTY, UTAH, AND ADJOINING AREA: UTAH GEOL. & MIN. SURVEY BULL. 102 , P. 75 - 7}{Production:: PERRY, L. I., 1978}
ReporterPerry, Lee I.