Mine detail: Imperial Mine

Previously called 'Little Gold Hill Mines'

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Location

Lat / long: 39.29379, -119.64628

Resource(M)

Primary: Silver, Gold
Ore: Argentite
Gangue: Quartz
Orebody form: TABULAR, V-SHAPED
Discovery year: 1859

Production

Operation type: Unknown
Deposit type: Vein
Production size: Medium
Development status: Past Producer
First production started: 1864

Geology

Host rock:Alta Andesite
Host type:Andesite
Structure:Regional Dips To West And Northwest, Faults
Alteration processes:Propylitization, Oxidation, Pyritization

References

MRDSM231225
DEP10043921
Reference{Deposit:: STODDARD, CARL, AND CARPENTER, J.A., 1950, MINERAL RESOURCES OF STOREY AND LYON COUNTIES, NEVADA: NBMG BULL. 70.}{Deposit:: W.P.A. STATE WRITE* PROJECT, 1940-41, INDIVIDUAL HISTORIES OF THE MINES OF THE COMSTOCK; UNPUBLISHED OPEN FILE REPORT - NEV. BUREAU OF MINES & GEOL.}{Production:: STODDARD, C.A., AND CARPENTER, J.A., 1950.}
ReporterFlynn, Patricia Dodd