Mine detail: Commonwealth Mine

Previously called ''

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Location

Lat / long: 38.75775, -110.94018

Resource(M)

Tertiary: Uranium
Gangue: Gypsum, Limonite
Orebody form: LENS

Production

Operation type: Unknown
Deposit type: Replacement
Production size: None
Development status: Occurrence

Geology

Host rock:Chinle-Formation-Moss Back Member
Host type:Sandstone
Structure:San Rafael Swell, Bottom Of Local Channel
Tectonic:Stable Platform

References

MRDSW015520
DEP10071850
ReferenceHAWLEY, C.C. AND OTHERS, 1968, GEOLOGY, ALTERED ROCKS, AND ORE DEPOSITS OF THE SAN RAFAEL SWELL, EMERY CO., UTAH,: USGS BULL. 123
ReporterDoelling, Hellmut H.