Mine detail: Sylvania Mine

Previously called ''

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Location

Lat / long:

40.51685, -116.01508

Resource(M)

Primary:	Lead, Copper
Secondary:	Gold, Silver
Ore:	Chrysocolla, Malachite
Gangue:	Barite, Calcite, Hematite, Limonite
Orebody form:	TABULAR-PIPE LIKE

Production

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

Geology

Host type:	Limestone
Associated type:	Granite
Structure:	Faults
Alteration processes:	Silicification

References

MRDS	M233352
DEP	10045582
Reference	{Deposit:: GRANGER, A. E., ET ALL, GEOLOGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES AT ELKO COUNTY, NEVADA, NEVADA BUREAU OF MINES BULLETIN 54, 1957.}{Deposit:: SMITH, R. M. MINERAL RESOURCES OF ELKO COUNTY, NEVADA, USGS OPEN FILE REPORT, 1976-56}
Reporter	Tingley, J.V.