Mine detail: Virgin Opal Mine

Previously called 'Bonanza Mine'

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Location

Lat / long: 41.83876, -119.07852

Resource(N)

Primary: Gemstone
Ore: Opal
Orebody form: BLANKET
Discovery year: 1908

Production

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

Geology

Host type:Sandstone,Tuff,Volcanic Ash
Associated type:Volcanic Rock (Aphanitic)
Structure:Bedding

References

MRDSM232684
DEP10045032
Reference{Deposit:: CATHRALL, J. B., ET AL., 1978, MINERAL RESOURCES OF THE CHARLES SHELDON WILDERNESS STUDY AREA; U.S.B.S. OPEN-FILE REPORT 78-1002.}{Deposit:: NEVADA STATE INSPECTOR OF MINES, 1981, DIRECTORY OF NEVADA MINE OPERATIONS ACTIVE DURING CALENDAR YEAR 1980}{Production:: CATHRALL, J. G., ET AL., 1978}
ReporterLa Pointe, D. D., Skurski, M. (Marcus, Sue)