Mine detail: X-15

Previously called ''

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Location

Lat / long:

40.04963, -116.88121

Resource(N)

Primary:	Gemstone
Ore:	Turquoise
Orebody form:	TABULAR TO IRREGULAR
Discovery year:	1968

Production

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

Geology

Host rock:	Valmy Formation
Host type:	Quartzite,Shale,Chert
Structure:	The Area Was Subjected To Thrusting During Antler Orogeny

References

MRDS	M232439
DEP	10044829
Reference	{Deposit:: STAGER H.K. (1977) GEOLOGY & MINERAL RESOURCES OF LANDER CO., NEV., N.B.M. BULL 88}{Deposit:: USBM (WINNEMUCCA) MILS NO 6. REFERENCE NO. 3201500258}{Deposit:: MORRISSEY F.R. (1968) TURQUOISE DEPOSITS OF NEVADA, N.B.M. RPT. 17}{Deposit:: STEWART J. & MCKEE E. (1968) GEOLOGIC MAP OF CARICO LAKE QUAD, USGS OPEN-FILE MAP}{Production:: MORRISSEY, F.R., 1968}
Reporter	Kirkham, Richard A.