Mine detail: General Sherman

Previously called ''

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Location

Lat / long: 39.461, -120.85131

Resource(M)

Primary: Gold
Ore: Gold, Pyrite
Gangue: Limonite, Quartz

Production

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

Geology

Host type:Gabbro,Slate,Serpentinite,Granite
Associated type:Granite
Alteration processes:Carbonate

References

MRDSM021682
DEP10034776
Reference{Deposit:: MCCULLOCH, W. C., OESTERLING, W. A., SPURCK, W. H., & TISCHLER, M. S., 1964 , MINERALS FOR INDUSTRY, N CALIF.: SO PACIFIC COMPANY, VOL. 2 , P. 36 .}{Deposit:: AVERILL, C. V., 1942 , MINES AND MINERAL RESOURCES OF SIERRA CO.: CDM CALIF. JOUR. MINES AND GEOL., VOL. 38 , NO. 1 , P. 55 .}{Deposit:: FERGUSON, H. G., & GANNETT, R. W., 1932 , GOLD QTZ. VEINS OF THE ALLEGHANY DISTRICT, CALIF.: USGS PROF PAPER 172 , P. 101 , 102 .}
ReporterHayden, F. (Albers, J.)