Mine detail: April Fool Mine

Previously called 'Calumet & Arizona Mng. Co.'

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Location

Lat / long: 31.77374, -109.80843

Resource(M)

Primary: Copper, Silver
Ore: Chrysocolla, Cuprite, Malachite, Silver
Orebody form: BLANKET

Production

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

Geology

Host rock:Bolsa Quartzite;Abrigo Limestone
Host type:Limestone
Structure:Overthrust Of Bolsa Quartzite Over Paleozoic Rocks

References

MRDSM241152
DEP10046268
Reference{Deposit:: KEITH, S.B., 1973, ARIZONA BUREAU OF MINES BULLETIN 187, P. 81.}{Deposit:: WILSON, 1927, ABM BULL 123, P. 43-44, 58}{Production:: KEITH, 1973, ARIZ. BUR. OF MINES BULL. 187.}
ReporterZigler, Jan L., Rodriguez, Ignacio (Gest, Don E.)