Mine detail: Suprise Mine

Previously called 'NBMG Sample Site #3482 & #3483'

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Location

Lat / long:

38.87463, -119.59627

Resource(M)

Primary:	Copper, Silver, Gold
Ore:	Malachite
Gangue:	Aragonite, Calcite, Quartz
Other material:	Limonite

Production

Operation type:	Unknown
Production size:	Yes
Development status:	Past Producer
Production years:	1900-1920 WORKED, NO RECENT WORK.

Geology

Host type:	Dolomite
Tectonic:	Fracture Zone, N45w, Dip 70 Sw.

References

MRDS	N000187
DEP	10050814
Reference	TINGLEY, J. V., NBMG SAMPLE SITE # 3482 & #3483 VISIT, APRIL 12, 1989
Reporter	Tingley, J.V., Moyer, Lorre A. (Marcus, S.M.)