Mine detail: Chalk Mountain

Previously called ''

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Location

Lat / long:

-31.11716, 149.06943

Resource(N)

Primary:	Diatomite
Ore:	Diatomite
Gangue:	Feldspar, Quartz

Production

Operation type:	Unknown
Production size:	Yes
Development status:	Producer

Geology

Host rock:	Chalk Mountain Formation;Warrumbungle Volcanic Complex
Host type:	Clay, Mud,Mudstone,Diatomite,Tuff
Associated type:	Volcanic Rock (Aphanitic),Tuff
Structure:	The Tertiary Sediments Are Gently Warped And At Least 1 Normal Fault (15.5 M Throw) Is Present And Predates The Overlying Basalts.

References

MRDS	I001006
DEP	10023630
Reference	{Deposit:: HOLMES, G.G., STANLEY, C., AND SWEENEY, V., 1989, DIATOMITE IN NEW SOUTH WALES: GEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF NEW SOUTH WALES MINERAL RESOURCES 46, 161 P}{Production:: HOLMES AND OTHERS, 1989.}
Reporter	Orris, Greta J.