Mine detail: Farellon

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Location

Lat / long: -22.56254, -68.3545

Resource(M)

Primary: Silver, Copper
Ore: Atacamite, Chalcocite, Chalcopyrite, Chrysocolla, Cuprite
Gangue: Calcite, Hematite, Quartz
Orebody form: LENTICULAR

Production

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

Geology

Host type:Rhyodacite,Andesite
Associated rock:Tuina Formation
Associated type:Rhyodacite
Alteration processes:Silicic, Argillic

References

MRDSTC03444
DEP10057789
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., MAKSAEV, V., 1984, COMPLEMENTO MAPA METALOGENICO, II REGION: GERENCIA DE DESAROLLO, SANTIAGO, (12 VOLS.).}{Deposit:: MULCHAY, R. Y STEPHENS, E., 1947, ARCHIVO SERNAGEOMIN #3550,}{Other Database:: CIMRI}
ReporterWilliams, William C.