Mine detail: Gates Mine

Previously called ''

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Location

Lat / long:

37.42439, -117.72703

Resource(N)

Primary:	Clay
Secondary:	Talc-Soapstone
Ore:	Chlorite, Talc
Gangue:	Calcite, Plagioclase, Quartz, Sericite, Tremolite
Orebody form:	IRREGULAR
Discovery year:	1940

Production

Operation type:	Unknown
Production size:	Small
Development status:	Past Producer
First production started:	1941

Geology

Host rock:	Reed Dolomite
Host type:	Dolomite
Associated type:	Diorite,Tuff
Structure:	Faults, Generally Trending Nw
Alteration processes:	Strong

References

MRDS	M242069
DEP	10046852
Reference	{Deposit:: PAPKE, K.G., 1975, NBMG BULL 84, P. 37-39.}{Deposit:: QUADE, JACK, 1982, FIELD INSPECTION, JUNE 4, 1982}
Reporter	La Pointe, D.D. (Tingley, J.V.)