Mine detail: Gila Monster Mine

Previously called ''

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Location

Lat / long:

32.299, -111.12125

Resource(M)

Primary:	Lead
Secondary:	Copper, Zinc
Ore:	Galena, Smithsonite, Sphalerite
Gangue:	Chlorite, Hematite, Quartz
Orebody form:	VEINS, PODS

Production

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

Geology

Host rock:	Tucson Mtns., Chaos
Host type:	Andesite
Associated type:	Quartz Monzonite
Structure:	Vein Zone (See Comments)
Alteration processes:	Argillitic

References

MRDS	M050626
DEP	10039672
Reference	{Deposit:: ASHLEY, R.P., 1974, FIELD EXAM}{Other Database:: CIMRI}
Reporter	Ashley, Roger P., Johnson, Kris H. (Creasey, S.C.)