Mine detail: King Mine

Previously called 'White King No. 3 Claim'

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Location

Lat / long:

37.42439, -117.72648

Resource(N)

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

Production

Operation type:	Unknown
Production size:	Small
Development status:	Producer
First production started:	1945

Geology

Host rock:	Reed Dolomite
Host type:	Dolomite
Associated type:	Quartz Monzonite,Diorite
Structure:	Faults
Alteration processes:	Strong Hydrothermal Alteration Of Intrusive Rocks

References

MRDS	M242071
DEP	10046854
Reference	{Deposit:: PAPKE, K.G., 1975, P. 38-41.}{Deposit:: QUADE, JACK, 1982, FIELD INSPECTION OF JUNE 4, 1982}{Production:: PAPKE, K.G., 1975, P. 38.}
Reporter	La Pointe, D.D. (Tingley, J.V.)