Mine detail: Darkey Mine

Previously called 'Darky Mine Black Rock'

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Location

Lat / long:

40.67881, -114.33865

Resource(M)

Primary:	Manganese
Ore:	Psilomelane, Pyrolusite, Wad
Gangue:	Calcite, Limonite, Quartz
Orebody form:	TABULAR
Discovery year:	1917

Production

Operation type:	Unknown
Production size:	Small
Development status:	Past Producer
First production started:	1917

Geology

Host type:

Limestone

References

MRDS	M233929
DEP	10046022
Reference	{Deposit:: SMITH, ROSCOE M., MINERAL RESOURCES OF ELKO COUNTY, NEVADA, USGS OPEN FILE REPORT, 1975-56}{Deposit:: GRANGER, ET ALL, (1957), GEOLOGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES OF ELKO COUNTY, NEVADA, NBM BUL. 54.}{Production:: SMITH, R.M. (1976) P. 48-9}
Reporter	Tingley, J.V.