Mine detail: Comet and Black Eagle Mines

Previously called 'Big CometLittle Comet'

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Location

Lat / long: 31.68513, -110.0626

Resource(M)

Primary: Manganese, Lead, Silver
Ore: Lead
Orebody form: VEIN-LIKE

Production

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

Geology

Host rock:Naco Group Limestone
Host type:Limestone
Associated type:Diorite
Structure:Ne Of Ajax Hill Horst

References

MRDSM002184
DEP10027129
Reference{Deposit:: USBM FILES.}{Deposit:: USGS TM TOMBSTONE, & VICINITY, ARIZ. 1907.}{Deposit:: USGS BULL. 710, 1920, P. 113, PL. 5.}{Other Database:: CIMRI}{Production:: KEITH, 1973, ARIZ. BUR. OF MINES BULL. 187.}
ReporterGere, W., Rodriguez, Ignacio (Gest, Don E.), Orris, Greta J.