Mine detail: Rush Creek Copper Occurrence

Previously called 'Rush Peak Copper Occurrence'

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Location

Lat / long: 44.69987, -116.7391

Resource(M)

Primary: Copper
Ore: Chalcopyrite, Malachite
Gangue: Pyrite, Quartz
Orebody form: IRREGULAR

Production

Operation type: Surface
Production size: None
Development status: Occurrence

Geology

Host type:Diorite,Gabbro
Associated rock:Porphyritic Granodiorite;Gabbro
Associated type:Diorite,Gabbro
Alteration processes:Silicification, Propylitization

References

MRDSW028024
MAS160870140
DEP10079116
ReferenceKING, J. R., 1970 , THE GEOLOGY OF THE SOUTHEASTERN CUDDY MOUNTAIN DISTRICT, IDAHO: CORVALLIS, OREGON STATE UNIV., MS THESIS, P. 71
ReporterMiller, Pat J.