Mine detail: Imperial Salt Works

Previously called 'Western Salt Company'

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Location

Lat / long: 33.33478, -115.65415

Resource(N)

Primary: Sodium, Bromine
Orebody form: BLANKET
Discovery year: 1930

Production

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

Geology

Host rock:Borrego Formation
Host type:Clay, Mud,Sandstone,Evaporite

References

MRDSTC36251
DEP10062705
Reference{Deposit:: MORTON, PAUL K., 1977, GEOLOGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES OF IMPERIAL COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, CALIFORNIA DIVISION OF MINES AND GEOLOGY, COUNTY REPORT NO. 7}{Other Database:: CIMRI}
ReporterGray, Floyd, Orris, Greta J.