Mine detail: Copperopolis Mine

Previously called 'Calaveras Asbestos Ltd. MineJefferson LakeAmericanCaliforniaPacificVoorhees'

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Location

Lat / long: 37.93796, -122.53634

Resource(N)

Primary: Asbestos
Ore: Chrysotile
Gangue: Serpentine
Orebody form: LENSOID

Production

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

Geology

Host type:Peridotite
Alteration processes:Serpentinization

References

MRDSW031824
DEP10080546
Reference{Deposit:: ENGINEERING AND MINING JOURNAL, 1978, DIRECTORY OF MINING AND MINERAL PROCESSING OPERATIONS: NEW YORK, MCGRAW-HILL MINING INFORMATION SERVICES, P. 164.}{Deposit:: CLARK, W.B., AND LYDON, P.A., 1962, MINES AND MIENRAL RESOURCES OF CALAVERAS COUNTY, CALIFORNIA: CALIFORNIA DIVISION OF MINES AND GEOLOGY COUNTY REPORT 2, 217 P.}
ReporterUnknown, Orris, Greta J.