Mine detail: Key Mine

Previously called 'Key Group Patented In 1906, ClaimsKey No. 2Key No. 3Grand MogulDora B.'

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Location

Lat / long:

34.09815, -107.18977

Resource(M)

Primary:	Lead, Silver
Ore:	Anglesite, Galena
Gangue:	Barite, Calcite, Pyrite, Quartz
Orebody form:	PODS AND SHOOTS

Production

Operation type:	Unknown
Deposit type:	Replacement
Production size:	Small
Development status:	Past Producer
First production started:	1902
Last production ended:	1909

Geology

Host rock:	Kelly Limestone;Magdalena Group
Host type:	Limestone
Alteration processes:	Silicified Limestone

References

MRDS	D007907
DEP	10087571
Reference	{Deposit:: LINDGREN, W., GRATON, L.C., AND GORDON, C.H., 1910 USGS PP 68, P. 241-258}{Deposit:: LOUGHLIN, G.F., AND KOSCHMANN, A.H., 1942 USGS PP 200, 168 PAGES}{Deposit:: BLAKESTAD, R.B., JR., 1978 NMBMMR OFR-43, 127 PAGES}{Deposit:: NMBMMR GENERAL FILE DATA}
Reporter	Menzie, David