Mine detail: Big Ledge Mine

Previously called ''

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Location

Lat / long:

39.19685, -118.18207

Resource(M)

Primary:	Silver, Gold
Ore:	Argentite, Cerargyrite, Stephanite
Gangue:	Calcite, Quartz
Orebody form:	TABULAR
Discovery year:	1906

Production

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

Geology

Host type:	Rhyolite
Associated type:	Rhyolite,Andesite
Structure:	Nne-Trending Range-Front Faults, Sheeting, Strikes N75e, Dip 805
Alteration processes:	Silicification

References

MRDS	M233078
DEP	10045369
Reference	SCHRADER, F.C., 1947, REPORT ON THE CARSON SINK AREA; USGS OF
Reporter	La Pointe, D. D.