Mine detail: Carmel Gypsum

Previously called ''

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Location

Lat / long: 39.11858, -110.86019

Resource(N)

Tertiary: Gypsum-Anhydrite
Ore: Gypsum
Orebody form: TABULAR

Production

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

Geology

Host rock:Carmel Formation
Host type:Sandstone
Structure:San Rafael Swell
Tectonic:Stable Platform

References

MRDSW026448
DEP10078229
ReferenceLUPTON, C. T., 1913 , GYPSUM ALONG THE WEST FLANK OF THE SAN RAFAEL SWELL, UTAH: USGS BULL. 530 , P. 121 - 23
ReporterMc Carthy, Blair M., Tripp, Bryce T.