Mine detail: Blue Silver Mine

Previously called 'NBMG Sample Site 1380'

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Location

Lat / long:

37.9605, -117.40898

Resource(B)

Primary:	Gemstone, Silver
Tertiary:	Copper, Lead
Ore:	Galena, Turquoise
Gangue:	Pyrite
Orebody form:	NODULES, VEINLETS
Other material:	Malachite, Tenorite

Production

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

Geology

Host rock:	Harkless
Host type:	Diorite,Limestone
Associated type:	Diorite
Structure:	Bedding Plane Faults N20w N20e Dipping Shallow To Steeply
Alteration processes:	Yes Secondary

References

MRDS	M242049
DEP	10046834
Reference	{Deposit:: MORRISSEY, F.R., 1968, NBM REPORT 17, P.8.}{Deposit:: SMITH, 1983, FIELD EXAMINATION, NBMG, MAY 13/1983}{Deposit:: NBMG OPEN FILE REPORTS}
Reporter	La Pointe, D.D. (Tingley, J.V.)