Mine detail: Monte Cristo Mine

Previously called 'Monte Cristo TunnelTom Crown LeaseHomestake Claim'

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Location

Lat / long:

38.18437, -117.70121

Resource(M)

Primary:	Gold
Ore:	Gold
Gangue:	Quartz
Orebody form:	TABULAR
Discovery year:	1925

Production

Operation type:	Unknown
Deposit type:	Vein
Production size:	Small
Development status:	Past Producer
First production started:	1925

Geology

Host type:	Chert
Associated type:	Rhyolite

References

MRDS	M241860
DEP	10046666
Reference	{Deposit:: NBMG BULL. 78, PL. 2}{Deposit:: USBM, 1978, MILS DATA.}{Deposit:: FERGUSON, H.G., 1927, USGS BULL 795-F, P. 142.}{Deposit:: PAHER, S.W., 1970, NEVADA GHOST TOWNS AND MINING CAMPS: HOWELL NORTH BOOKS, SAN DIEGO, CALIF.}
Reporter	La Pointe, D.D. (Tingley, J.V.)