Mine detail: Rainbow

Previously called ''

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Location

Lat / long:

39.45656, -120.83631

Resource(M)

Primary:	Gold
Ore:	Gold, Pyrite
Gangue:	Ankerite, Quartz, Serpentine, Siderite

Production

Operation type:	Unknown
Production size:	Medium
Development status:	Past Producer

Geology

Host type:	Gabbro,Slate,Schist,Amphibolite,Conglomerate,Chert
Associated type:	Gabbro
Alteration processes:	Carbonate

References

MRDS	X025374
DEP	10086510
Reference	{Deposit:: MCCULLOCH, W. C., OESTERLING, W. A., SPURCK, W. H., & TISCHLER, M. S., 1964 , MINERALS FOR INDUSTRY, N CALIF. : SO. PACIFIC COMPANY, VOL. 2 , P. 35 - 36 .}{Deposit:: AVERILL, C. V., 1942 , MINES AND MINERAL RESOURCES OF SIERRA CO.: CDM CALIF. JOUR. MINES AND GEOL., VOL. 38 , NO. 1 , P. 63 .}{Deposit:: FERGUSON, H. G., & GANNETT, R. W., 1932 , GOLD QTZ VEINS OF THE ALLEGHANY DISTRICT, CALIF.; USGS PROF. PAPER 172 , P. 102 - 105 .}{Production:: FERGUSON, 1932}
Reporter	Hayden, F. (Albers, J.)