Mine detail: Rufan Mine

Previously called 'Bullion'

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Location

Lat / long:

40.32185, -116.73704

Resource(N)

Primary:	Gemstone
Ore:	Turquoise
Orebody form:	TABULAR

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:	Deposit In Upper Plate Of Roberts Mtn Thrust, Imbricate Thrusts, High Angle Basin Range Faults

References

MRDS	M232491
DEP	10044872
Reference	{Deposit:: STAGER H.K. (1977) GEOLOGY & MINERAL RESOURCES OF LANDER CO. NEV., N.B.M. BULL 88}{Deposit:: USBM (WINNEMUCCA) MILS NO. 738 REFERENCE NO. 3201500369}{Deposit:: MORRISSEY F.R. (1968) TURQUOISE DEPOSITS OF NEVADA, N.B.M. REPORT 17}{Deposit:: WRUCKE C.T. (1974) GEOLOGIC MAP OF THE TANABO AREA, LANDER CO. NEV, USGS MAP MF-647}{Production:: MORRISSEY, F.R., 1968}
Reporter	Kirkham, Richard A.