Mine detail: Big Ledge Mine

Previously called 'NBMG Sample Site 3818Jelinek Mine In Part'

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Location

Lat / long:

39.20269, -118.18513

Resource(M)

Primary:	Silver, Gold
Gangue:	Calcite, Quartz
Discovery year:	1906

Production

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

Geology

Host type:	Rhyolite
Associated type:	Rhyolite,Andesite
Alteration processes:	Silicification Of Wall Rock, Mostly On South Or Hanging Wall Side

References

MRDS	M243017
DEP	10047607
Reference	{Deposit:: QUADE, JACK AND TINGLEY, J.V., 19 OCT 86, NBMG FIELD EXAMINATION AND SAMPLE ANALYSES.}{Deposit:: SCHRADER, F.C., 1947, UNPUB. REPORT ON CARSON SINK AREA}{Deposit:: NBMG BULL 83, 1974, P. 71-74.}
Reporter	La Pointe, D.D. (Tingley, J.V.)