Mine detail: Four Metals Mine

Previously called 'New Years #12 ClaimsSilver King Mine'

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Location

Lat / long: 39.99661, -113.1861

Resource(M)

Primary: Lead, Silver
Secondary: Zinc
Ore: Galena, Hydrozincite, Jarosite, Pyrite, Smithsonite, Sphalerite
Gangue: Barite, Calcite, Clay, Gypsum
Orebody form: IRREGULAR
Discovery year: 1875

Production

Operation type: Unknown
Production size: Small
Development status: Past Producer
First production started: 1885

Geology

Host rock:Madison Limestone (Host);Hanauer Formation;Woodman Formation
Host type:Dolomite
Structure:Basin & Range, At Least 2 Fracture Systems
Tectonic:Sevier Orogenic Belt
Alteration processes:Dolomite, Silica

References

MRDSDC15228
DEP10021220
Reference{Analytical Data:: SRC.REF: STAATZ M.H., AND CARR, W.J., 1964 U.S.G.S. PROF PAP 415}{Deposit:: STAATZ, M.H., CARR, W.J., 1964, GEOL. & MIN. DEP. OF THOMAS & DUGWAY RANGES, JUAB CO., UT: USGS PROF. PAP. 415}{Deposit:: USBM MIN. RES. 1924; 1926; 1938; 1940; 1941; 1942; 1945; 1946; 1948; 1950; 1951}{Deposit:: USGS BULL. 1135-B}{Deposit:: 3A USGS PROF. PAPER 415, 1964}{Deposit:: CONSV. COMP. DATE, 02-18-1965}{Deposit:: 1920 RECON BUTLER, USGS PROF. PAP 11}{Production:: STAATZ, M.H, AND CARR, W.J., 1964, U.S.G.S. PROF. PAP. 415}
ReporterUnknown, Everts, Mike L.