Mine detail: Big Star

Previously called ''

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Location

Lat / long: 38.51997, -112.24717

Resource(M)

Primary: Aluminum
Ore: Natroalunite
Gangue: Kaolinite
Orebody form: IRREGULAR

Production

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

Geology

Host type:Latite
Associated rock:Bullion Canyon Volcanics
Associated type:Latite
Structure:Red Hills Caldera
Tectonic:Basin And Range Transition
Alteration processes:Alunitic

References

MRDSDB01163
DEP10088216
ReferenceTRIMBLE, L. M., 1978
ReporterTrimble, Larry M.