Mine detail: Viruca

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Location

Lat / long: -22.86421, -70.19955

Resource(M)

Primary: Copper
Ore: Atacamite, Chalcanthite
Gangue: Calcite, Gypsum, Limonite, Quartz

Production

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

Geology

Host type:Andesite
Associated rock:La Negra Formation
Associated type:Andesite
Structure:Bedding - N75e, 45nw
Alteration processes:Silicic

References

MRDSTC03369
DEP10057731
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., Y MAKSAEV, V., 1984, COMPLEMENTO MAPA METALOGENICO, II REGION: GERENCIA DE DESAROLLO, SANTIAGO, (12 VOLS.)}{Deposit:: ENAMI, 1967, # 22312.}{Deposit:: ENAMI, 1961, # 22258.}{Deposit:: ESPINOZA, S., 1981, ESBOZO METALOGENICO DEL DISTRITO CAROLINA DE MICHILLA, II REGIO, CHILE: PRIMERO COLOQUIO SOBRE VOLCANISMO Y METALOGENESIS, UNIVERSIDAD DEL NORTE, ANTIFAGASTA, P. 71-79.}{Other Database:: CIMRI}{Reserve-Resource:: ENAMI, 1967.}
ReporterWilliams, William C.