Mine detail: Antelope Basin Mine

Previously called ''

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Location

Lat / long: 40.32322, -118.7746

Resource(N)

Primary: Diatomite
Ore: Diatomite
Orebody form: STRATIFORM, BEDDED

Production

Operation type: Unknown
Deposit type: Sedimentary
Production size: Yes
Development status: Past Producer

Geology

Host type:Clastic Sedimentary Rock

References

MRDSM060231
DEP10042436
Reference{Deposit:: JOHNSON, M.G., 1977, GEOLOGY AND MINERAL DEPOSITS OF PERSHING COUNTY, NEVADA; NBMG BULL. 89}{Deposit:: SOUTHERN PACIFIC CO., 1964, MINERALS FOR INDUSTRY-NORTHERN NEVADA & NORTHWESTERN UTAH SUMMARY OF GEOLOGIC SURVEY 1955-61, V.1, SO. PACIFIC CO., SAN FRANCISCO, P.42}
ReporterJohnson, Maureen G., La Pointe, D.D.