Mine detail: Sullivan Prospect

Previously called 'Black Lizard ProspectSullivan and Cornelius'

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Location

Lat / long:

38.35271, -117.94872

Resource(M)

Primary:	Mercury
Ore:	Cinnabar
Gangue:	Calcite, Pyrite, Pyrolusite
Discovery year:	1940

Production

Operation type:	Unknown
Production size:	Small
Development status:	Past Producer
First production started:	1941
Last production ended:	1942

Geology

Host rock:	Excelsior Formation
Host type:	Clay, Mud,Chert
Structure:	Cinnabar Canyon And Lost Steers Thrust Faults, Small Steep Normal Faults
Tectonic:	Basin And Range

References

MRDS	M233051
DEP	10045344
Reference	{Deposit:: ROSS, D.C., 1961, GEOLOGY AND MINERAL DEPOSITS OF MINERAL COUNTY, NEVADA: NBMG BULL 58.}{Deposit:: PHOENIX, D.A., AND CATHCART, I.B., 19528 QUICKSILVER DEPOSITS IN THE SOUTHERN PILOT MOUNTAINS, MINERAL COUNTY, NEVADA: USGS BULL. 973-D., P. 143-1719}{Production:: PHOENIX, D.A., AND CATHCART, IB, 19528 P146}
Reporter	Flynn, Patricia D. (Tingley, J. V.)