Mine detail: Molly Claims

Previously called 'Black Horse MineNBMG Sample Site 1074'

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Location

Lat / long:

38.0266, -118.17038

Resource(M)

Primary:	Tungsten
Tertiary:	Molybdenum
Ore:	Molybdenite, Powellite, Scheelite
Orebody form:	TABULAR TO IRREGULAR
Discovery year:	1942

Production

Operation type:	Unknown
Deposit type:	Contact Metamorphic
Production size:	Small
Development status:	Past Producer
First production started:	1942

Geology

Host rock:	Hark Less Formation;Campeto;Poleta
Host type:	Siltstone
Associated type:	Granite
Structure:	E-W Trending Anticline?
Alteration processes:	Silication,Chloritization

References

MRDS	M242452
DEP	10047192
Reference	{Deposit:: ALBERS,J.P., AND STEWART,J.H., 1972, GEOLOGY AND MINERAL DEPOSITS OFESMERALDA COUNTY, NV; N.B.M.G. BULL 78.}{Deposit:: SCHILLING,J.H.,1964,TUNGSTEN IN MINERAL AND WATER RESOURSES OF NEVADA; N.B.M.G. BULL 65, P. 155-161}{Deposit:: SMITH,1982,FIELD EXAMINATION}{Production:: ALBERS,J.P. AND STEWART,J.H. (1972), P.59}
Reporter	La Pointe, D.D. (Tingley, J.V.)