Mine detail: Ophir Coalition Mine

Previously called 'Montana Mine'

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Location

Lat / long: 40.37438, -112.26441

Resource(M)

Primary: Silver, Lead
Secondary: Zinc
Ore: Argentite, Galena, Sphalerite, Tennantite
Orebody form: IRREGULAR

Production

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

Geology

Host rock:Ophir
Host type:Limestone
Structure:Near Crest Of Ophir Anticline
Tectonic:Basin And Range

References

MRDSDC12206
DEP10020031
Reference{Deposit:: GILLULY, J., 1932, GEOL AND ORE DEPOSITS OF THE STOCKTON AND FAIRFIELD QUADS. UTAH: USGS PROF. PA. 173, P. 148.}{Deposit:: USGS, 1917, 1918, MINERAL RESOURCES OF THE UNITED STATES}{Deposit:: USBM, 1940, 1941, MINERALS YEARBOOK.}{Deposit:: OLMSTEAD, S.G., 1921, ECONOMIC GEOLOGY OF THE OPHIR MINING DISTRICT: ECONOMIC GEOLOGY VOL. 16, NO. 7, P. 450.}{Production:: USGS, 1917, 1918; USBM 1940, 1941}
ReporterTripp, Bryce T.