Mine detail: Plymouth

Previously called ''

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Location

Lat / long: 38.69682, -122.5919

Resource(M)

Primary: Mercury
Ore: Cinnabar
Gangue: Opal
Orebody form: TABULAR

Production

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

Geology

Host type:Serpentinite
Structure:Local Fractures
Alteration processes:Silica Carbonate Alteration Of Serpentine

References

MRDSM055673
DEP10040799
Reference{Deposit:: HOLMES, G. W., JR., 1965, MERCURY IN CALIFORNIA: IN USBM IC 8252}{Deposit:: YATES, R. G. AND HILPERT, L. S., 1946, QUICKSILVER DEPOSITS OF THE EASTERN MAYACMAS DISTRICT, LAKE AND NAPA COUNTIES, CALIFORNIA: CALIF. JOUR. OF MINES & GEOLOGY, V. 42, P. 231 - 286}{Deposit:: AVERILL, C.V., 1947, MINES AND MINERAL RESOURCES OF LAKE COUNTY, CALIF.: CJMG, V. 43, P. 15-38}
ReporterPeterson, Jocelyn A.