Mine detail: Gallito

Previously called 'Mina Gallito'

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Location

Lat / long: 6.01794, -62.90635

Resource(N)

Primary: Diamond
Ore: Diamond
Gangue: Gibbsite, Kaolin, Muscovite, Quartz

Production

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

Geology

Host rock:Pre-Roraima Formation
Host type:Gravel
Associated type:Diabase

References

MRDSTC50311
DEP10067122
Reference{Deposit:: BRICENO, H.O., 1982, APPLICATION OF REMOTE SENSING TO DIAMOND PLACER EXPLORATION IN A TROPICAL JUNGLE ENVIRONMENT, CARONI RIVER, VENEZUELA: GOLDEN, COLORADO, COLORADO SCHOOL OF MINES, PH.D. DISSERTATION.}{Deposit:: BRICENO M., H.O., 1985, GENESIS DE YACIMIENTOS MINERALES VENEZOLANOS II: PLACERES DIAMANTIFEROS DE SAN SALVADOR DE PAUL: ACTA CIENTIFICA VENEZOLANA, V. 36, P. 154-158.}{Other Database:: CIMRI}{Production:: BRICENO, 1982}
ReporterGray, Floyd, Orris, Greta J.