Mine detail: Heavy Spar

Previously called ''

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Location

Lat / long:

40.93573, -116.11481

Resource(N)

Primary:	Barium-Barite
Ore:	Barite
Orebody form:	TABULAR

Production

Operation type:	Unknown
Deposit type:	Stratabound
Production size:	None
Development status:	Occurrence

Geology

Host rock:	Vinini Formation
Host type:	Shale
Alteration processes:	Silicification Of Shales

References

MRDS	M233369
DEP	10045596
Reference	SMITH, R.M., (1976-56) MINERAL RES. OF ELKO CO. NEV., USGS OPEN-FILE REPOR
Reporter	Kirkham, Richard A.