Mine detail: Sheridan Mine

Previously called 'Carbonate King 1 and 2 Claims'

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Location

Lat / long: 31.60265, -108.34922

Resource(M)

Primary: Lead, Zinc, Silver
Secondary: Cadmium
Ore: Smithsonite
Gangue: Calcite, Limonite
Orebody form: PINCH AND SWELL
Discovery year: 1875

Production

Operation type: Unknown
Deposit type: Hydrothermal Vein
Production size: Small
Development status: Past Producer
Production years: 192*-193*

Geology

Host rock:Horquilla Limestone
Host type:Limestone
Structure:Nw-Trending Sheridan
Tectonic:Foreland Thrust Belt, Canyon Fault Zone

References

MRDSTC36001
DEP10062511
ReferenceUSGS BULL. 1735-C
ReporterLong, K.R.