Mine detail: Carmen Vieja

Previously called 'Mina Vieja'

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Location

Lat / long: -23.4942, -70.36955

Resource(M)

Primary: Copper
Ore: Antlerite, Atacamite, Chalcanthite, Chalcocite, Chalcopyrite, Chrysocolla, Covellite, Malachite
Gangue: Gypsum, Hematite, Limonite, Quartz

Production

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

Geology

Host type:Diorite
Associated type:Diorite
Structure:Faults At N80e, 90 And N15w, 46e
Alteration processes:Sericitic, Argillic

References

MRDSTC03261
DEP10057642
Reference{Deposit:: FRUTOS, J. AND PINCHEIRA, M., 1986, FICHAS METALOGENICAS DE YACIMIENTOS MINERALES METALICOS CHILENOS, IN FRUTOS, J., OYARZUN, J., AND PINCHEIRA, M., EDS., GEOLOGIA Y RECURSOS MINERALES CHILENOS: UNIVERSIDAD DE CONCEPCION, CONCEPCION, P. 841-888.}{Deposit:: BORIC, R., DIAZ, F., AND MAKSAEV, V., 1984, COMPLEMENTO MAPA METALOGENICO, II REGION: GERENCIA DE DESAROLLO, SANTIAGO, (12 VOLS.).}{Deposit:: ENAMI, 1967, 322312.}{Other Database:: CIMRI}{Reserve-Resource:: ENAMI, 1968.}
ReporterWilliams, William C.