Mine detail: Smith Black Matrix Mine

Previously called 'Smith Turquoise MineOwa Claim'

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Location

Lat / long:

37.90772, -117.18285

Resource(N)

Primary:	Gemstone
Ore:	Turquoise
Gangue:	Limonite
Orebody form:	TABULAR

Production

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

Geology

Host rock:	Palmetto
Host type:	Limestone
Structure:	Thrust Fault

References

MRDS	M241931
DEP	10046728
Reference	{Deposit:: MORRISSEY, F.R., 1968, NBM REPT. 17, P. 9}{Deposit:: NBMG BULL 92, P. 132.}{Deposit:: LINCOLN, F.C., 1923, MINING DISTRICTS AND MINERAL RESOURCES OF NEVADA: RENO, NEVADA NEWS LETTER PUBL. CO.}{Deposit:: CHIPP, E.R., UNR MINES THESIS 351}
Reporter	La Pointe, D.D. (Tingley, J.V.)