Mine detail: Gold Coin #2 Mine

Previously called 'Nevada Fairview Mine In PartSumma Group 4.'

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Location

Lat / long:

39.18019, -118.19652

Resource(M)

Primary:	Gold, Silver
Ore:	Argentite
Gangue:	Calcite, Quartz
Orebody form:	TABULAR
Discovery year:	1906

Production

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

Geology

Host type:	Volcanic Rock (Aphanitic),Tuff,Rhyolite,Andesite
Associated type:	Volcanic Rock (Aphanitic)
Alteration processes:	Silicification

References

MRDS	M243031
DEP	10047619
Reference	{Deposit:: QUADE, JACK AND TINGLEY, J.V., 9 SEP 86, NBMG FIELD EXAMINATION AND SAMPLE ANALYSES.}{Deposit:: SCHRADER, F.C., 1947, UNPUB. REPORT ON THE CARSON SINK AREA}{Deposit:: NBMG BULL 83, 1974, P. 71-74}{Deposit:: SAUNDERS, F.T., 1978, UNPUBLISHED REPORT ON SOUTH FAIRVIEW.}{Deposit:: JENNINGS, T.L., UNPUBLISHED REPORT ON SOUTH FAIRVIEW.}{Deposit:: JONSON, D.C., 1986, UNPUB. EVALUATION OF SOUTH FAIRVIEW FOR TENNECO.}
Reporter	La Pointe, D.D. (Tingley, J.V.)