Mine detail: Uncle Sam Mine

Previously called 'Part of North Sutton, Sutton No. Two, Springer Mine NewOlsen Claim Group'

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Location

Lat / long:

40.78906, -118.12959

Resource(M)

Primary:	Tungsten
Ore:	Scheelite
Gangue:	Epidote, Garnet, Quartz
Discovery year:	1917

Production

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

Geology

Host type:	Limestone
Associated type:	Diorite,Hornfels
Structure:	Stank Fault, Numerous Faults

References

MRDS	M231455
DEP	10044114
Reference	{Deposit:: KERR, 1946, TUNGSTEN MINERALIZATION IN THE UNITED STATES; GSA MEMOIR 15}{Deposit:: TINGLEY, J.V., 1973, UNPUBLISHED REPORT}{Deposit:: STAGER, H. K., IN PREP., NBMG BULL ON TUNGSTEN DEPOSITS IN NEVADA}
Reporter	Royse, Sue E., La Pointe, D.D. (Tingley, J.V.)