Mine detail: Columbus Mine Or Prospect

Previously called 'Part of Valcalda Group'

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Location

Lat / long: 37.79577, -117.71482

Resource(M)

Primary: Gold
Gangue: Calcite, Pyrite, Quartz
Orebody form: LENSES
Discovery year: 1865

Production

Operation type: Unknown
Production size: Unknown
Development status: Occurrence

Geology

Host type:Limestone
Associated type:Diorite
Structure:Post-Ore Crushing

References

MRDSM242327
DEP10047079
Reference{Deposit:: SPURR, J.E., 1906, U.S.G.S. PROF PAPER NO. 55.}{Deposit:: SHAMBERGER, H.A., 1976, SILVER PEAK: HISTORIC MINING CAMPS OF NEVADA SERIES, NO. 8: NEVADA HISTORICAL PRESS, CARSON CITY, NEVADA.}{Production:: SPURR, J.E., (1906). P. 59}
ReporterLa Pointe, D.D. (Tingley, J.V.)