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

MRDS	DC15228
DEP	10021220
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}
Reporter	Unknown, Everts, Mike L.