Mine detail: Comet Mine

Previously called 'Republic Group Alhambra Group'

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Location

Lat / long: 39.51488, -120.76992

Resource(M)

Primary: Gold
Secondary: Copper
Ore: Gold
Gangue: Quartz

Production

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

Geology

Host type:Slate

References

MRDSX025540
DEP10086572
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. 48.}{Deposit:: AVERILL, C. V., 1942 , MINES AND MINERAL RESOURCES OF SIERRA CO.: CDM CALIF. JOUR. MINES AND GEOL., VOL. 38 , NO. 1 , P. 5.}{Deposit:: LOGAN, C. A., 1929 , SIERRA CO.: CDMM 25TH REPORT STATE MINERALOGIST, APRIL, P. 175.}{Deposit:: PRESTON, E. B., 1893 , SIERRA CO.: CSMB 11TH REPORT STATE MINERALOGIST FOR 1892 , P. 404.}{Production:: PRESTON, 1892}
ReporterHayden, F. (Albers, J.)