Mine detail: Ophir

Previously called ''

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Location

Lat / long: 39.45711, -120.8577

Resource(M)

Primary: Gold
Ore: Gold
Gangue: Quartz

Production

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

Geology

Host type:Schist,Serpentinite

References

MRDSM021723
DEP10034803
Reference{Deposit:: AVERILL, C. V., 1942 , MINES AND MINERAL RESOURCES OF SIERRA CO.: CDM CALIF. JOUR. MINES AND GEOL., VOL. 38 , NO. 1 , P. 62 .}{Deposit:: FERGUSON, H. G., & GANNETT, R. W., 1932 , GOLD QTZ. VEINS OF THE ALLEGHANY DISTRICT, CALIF.: USGS PROF. PAPER 172 , P. 110 , AND FIG. 31 PLATE 10 .}{Production:: FERGUSON AND GANNETT, 1932 .}
ReporterHayden, F. (Albers, J.)