Mine detail: Potaro Diamond Field

Previously called 'Maple CreekBrookestone CreekQueen of DiamondsOhio CreekKuribrongIncludes Potaro RiverKanaima CreekHoit CreekAmatuk AreaIlu CreekEwang RiverPepper Creek'

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Location

Lat / long: 5.32214, -59.21626

Resource(B)

Primary: Diamond, Gold
Gangue: Rutile, Tourmaline
Discovery year: 1919

Production

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

Geology

Host type:Gravel

References

MRDSTC32270
DEP10061126
Reference{Deposit:: SEAL, R.G., 1952, APPENDIX V. REPORT ON A PORTION OF THE POTARO DIAMOND FIELD IN REPORT OF THE GEOLOGICAL SURVEY DEPARTMENT FOR THE YEAR 1951: GEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF BRITISH GUIANA, P. 67-82}{Other Database:: CIMRI}
ReporterPage, Norman J.