Mine detail: Proverbial Mine

Previously called 'Proverbial Group'

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Location

Lat / long: 31.59071, -108.37894

Resource(N)

Primary: Gypsum-Anhydrite
Ore: Gypsum
Orebody form: POD
Discovery year: 1955

Production

Operation type: Unknown
Deposit type: Podiform
Production size: Small
Development status: Past Producer
Production years: LATE 195* TO EARLY 196*

Geology

Host rock:Epitaph Dolomite
Host type:Dolomite
Structure:Laramide Thrust Complex, Faulted Dome
Tectonic:Foreland Thrust Belt

References

MRDSTC36003
DEP10062513
Reference{Deposit:: USGS BULL. 1735-C}{Production:: USGS BULL. 1735-C, P. C11.}
ReporterLong, K.R.