Mine detail: Hecla

Previously called ''

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Location

Lat / long: 40.51769, -116.0173

Resource(M)

Primary: Copper
Secondary: Silver, Gold
Ore: Copper
Gangue: Calcite, Quartz
Orebody form: TABULAR TO IRREGULAR

Production

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

Geology

Host type:Limestone
Associated type:Rhyolite
Structure:Faults, Fissures

References

MRDSM233357
DEP10045586
Reference{Deposit:: KETNER, K. B., AND SMITH, JR, J. F., 1963, GEOLOGY OF THE RAILROAD MINING DISTRICT, ELKO COUNTY, NEVADA. USGS BULLETIN 1162-B.}{Deposit:: SMITH, R M, MINERAL RESOURCES OF ELKO COUNTY NEVADA, USGS OPEN FILE REPORT, 1976-56}{Production:: SMITH, R. M. (1976)}
ReporterTingley, J.V.