Mine detail: Homestake Mine

Previously called 'Elizabeth Claim'

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Location

Lat / long: 37.79438, -117.70203

Resource(M)

Primary: Gold
Gangue: Microcline, Quartz
Orebody form: LENS

Production

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

Geology

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

References

MRDSM242339
DEP10047091
Reference{Deposit:: ALBERS, J.P. AND STEWART, J.H., 1972, GEOLOGY AND MINERAL DEPOSITS OF ESMERALDA CO., NEV; NBMG. BULL 78.}{Deposit:: SPURR, J.E., 1906, ORE DEPOSITS OF THE SILVER PEAK QUADRANGLE, NEVADA: U.S.G.S. PROF. PAPER NO. 55.}
ReporterLa Pointe, D.D. (Tingley, J.V.)