Mine detail: American

Previously called ''

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Location

Lat / long: 37.18103, -121.85381

Resource(M)

Primary: Mercury
Ore: Cinnabar
Gangue: Quartz
Orebody form: IRREGULAR
Discovery year: 1863

Production

Operation type: Unknown
Production size: Small
Development status: Past Producer
Production years: 1863 - 1866, 1885 - 1888, 1943, 1947

Geology

Host type:Serpentinite
Alteration processes:Silica Carbonate Alteration Of Serpentine

References

MRDSM055616
DEP10040750
Reference{Deposit:: BAILEY, E. H. AND EVERHART, D. L., 1964, GEOLOGY AND QUICKSILVER DEPOSITS OF THE NEW ALMADEN DISTRICT, SANTA CLARA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA: USGS PROF. PAPER 360, 206 P}{Production:: BAILEY AND EVERHART, 1964}
ReporterPeterson, Jocelyn A.