Mine detail: Bentonite Pits Near Allentown

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Location

Lat / long:

35.29005, -109.15816

Resource(N)

Primary:	Bentonite
Ore:	Bentonite

Production

Operation type:	Unknown
Deposit type:	Sedimentary
Production size:	Yes
Development status:	Past Producer

Geology

Host rock:	Chinle Formation
Host type:	Clay, Mud

References

MRDS	TC00229
DEP	10056426
Reference	{Deposit:: KIERSCH, G.A., 1955, MINERAL RESOURCES NAVAJO-HOPI RESERVATIONS, ARIZONA-UTAH, VOL. II, U OF A, P. 29.}{Deposit:: PEIRCE, H.W., 1990, ARIZONA GEOLOGICAL SURVEY INDUSTRIAL MINERALS CARD FILE.}{Other Database:: CIMRI}
Reporter	Wells, Tina M. (Orris, Greta J.)