Mine detail: Ophir Creek Placer

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Location

Lat / long:

46.63184, -112.54312

Resource(M)

Primary:	Gold
Ore:	Gold, Tetrahedrite
Gangue:	Quartz, Pyrite, Calcite, Tourmaline, Garnet, Magnetite
Discovery year:	1865

Production

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

Geology

Host type:	Gravel
Associated rock:	RYOLITE, QUARTZ MONZONITE,BUTTE QUARTZ MONZONITE (BOULDER BATHOLITH)
Associated type:	Quartz Monzonite
Structure:	Boulder Batholith

References

MRDS	DC09602
DEP	10019346
Reference	{Deposit:: MBMG MEM NO 26, P.119, 127-8.}{Deposit:: USGS BULL 842, P. 31.}{Deposit:: USGS PP 610, P. 168.}{Production:: MBMG MEM NO 26, P. 128.}
Reporter	Unknown, Wise, Kristine K. (Elliott, James E.)