Mine detail: Mcd Mine

Previously called 'Mac D'

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Location

Lat / long: 43.53015, -116.97988

Resource(M)

Primary: Mercury
Ore: Cinnabar
Gangue: Hematite, Limonite
Orebody form: IRREGULAR

Production

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

Geology

Host type:Volcanic Breccia (Agglomerate)
Associated rock:Brecciated Silicified Lava And Ash
Associated type:Volcanic Breccia (Agglomerate)
Structure:Brecciation
Alteration processes:Oxidation

References

MRDSW013115
DEP10089109
Reference{Deposit:: SAVAGE, C. N., 1957, MCD MINE: IDAHO BUREAU OF MINES AND GEOLOGY OPEN FILE REPORT}{Deposit:: 1957 RECON ID. BUREAU OF MINES & GEOL. - OPEN FILE REPT}
ReporterMatthews, John Y.; Miller, Pat