Mine detail: Smoot Clay Mine

Previously called ''

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Location

Lat / long:

38.16525, -112.06605

Resource(N)

Primary:	Kaolin
Ore:	Kaolinite
Gangue:	Limonite
Orebody form:	VEIN

Production

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

Geology

Host type:	Tuff,Latite
Associated rock:	Bullion Canyon Volcanics
Associated type:	Tuff,Latite
Tectonic:	Basin And Range Transition
Alteration processes:	Kaolinitic

References

MRDS	DB00758
DEP	10015333
Reference	{Analytical Data:: SRC.REF: 2516 SELECT SAMPLE}{Production:: TRIMBLE, L., 1978}{Reserve-Resource:: TRIMBLE, LARRY M.}
Reporter	Trimble, Larry M.