Mine detail: Aurora-Varios Amigos

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Location

Lat / long: -24.36584, -70.48788

Resource(M)

Primary: Copper
Ore: Atacamite, Chalcocite, Chrysocolla
Gangue: Calcite, Hematite, Quartz

Production

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

Geology

Host type:Diorite,Andesite
Associated rock:La Negra Formation
Associated type:Diorite,Andesite
Alteration processes:Silicic

References

MRDSTC04362
DEP10058399
Reference{Deposit:: BORIC, R., DIAZ, F., AND MAKSAEV, V., 1984, COMPLEMENTO MAPA METALOGENICO, II REGION: GERENCIA DE DESAROLLO, SANTIAGO, (12 VOLS.).}{Deposit:: ENAMI, 1961 & 1973, #22229 & #22273.}{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.}{Other Database:: CIMRI}
ReporterWilliams, William C.