Mine detail: Carmen Del Macizo Mine

Previously called 'Mina Carmen Del Macizo.'

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Location: Huanuco, Peru, South America
Lat / long: -9.88267, -76.98307
dep_id: 10080292
mrds_id: W031406
Commodity type: metallic
Major mineral: Silver, Copper
Operation type: Unknown
Production size: Small ammount of material produced
Development status: Past Producer
ore: Tetrahedrite
gangue: Pyrite, Quartz
orebody_fm: TABULAR
ore_ctrl: Fractures And Shear Zones
Reporter: Rowe, William D. (Ericksen, George E.), Page, Norman J.
hrock_unit: Machay;Goyllarisquizga
hrock_type: Sandstone
Structure: Complex Folds And Faults Trending N 20-35 W., Small Igneous Intrusives In Area
tectonic: Andes
References:
  • BODENLOS, A.J. AND ERICKSEN, G.E., 1955, LEAD ZINC DEPOSITS OF CORDILLERA BLANCA AND NORTHERN CORDILLERA HUAYHUACH, PERU. U.S.G.S. BULL. 1017
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