Mine detail: Red Head Deposits

Previously called 'Richardson Cu Deposits'

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Location

Lat / long: 38.69831, -109.35653

Resource(M)

Tertiary: Copper, Uranium
Ore: Conichalcite, Malachite, Tyuyamunite
Gangue: Calcite, Hematite
Orebody form: IRREGULAR
Discovery year: 1905

Production

Operation type: Unknown
Production size: None
Development status: Occurrence

Geology

Host rock:Chinle Formation
Host type:Siltstone,Sandstone
Tectonic:Stable Platform

References

MRDSW027232
DEP10089515
ReferenceMC CARTHY, B. M., 1977
ReporterMc Carthy, Blair M.