Mine detail: Big Ox Mine

Previously called ''

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Location

Lat / long:

46.79157, -112.29617

Resource(M)

Primary:	Lead
Secondary:	Zinc, Copper, Silver
Ore:	Chalcopyrite, Galena, Sphalerite
Gangue:	Calcite, Pyrite, Quartz

Production

Operation type:	Unknown
Production size:	Small
Development status:	Occurrence

Geology

Associated rock:	Quartz Diorite Dike;Marysville Granodiorite Stock
Associated type:	Diorite,Granite
Structure:	Boulder Batholith, Quartz Diorite Dike 500 Ft. Long Dipping 75 Nwmarysville Stock Marysville Stock
Alteration processes:	Pyritized Microdiorite

References

MRDS	DB02206
DEP	10094761
Reference	{Deposit:: USGS PP 59, P. 16, 18, 61, 77, 80, 111, 137, 165, PL. 1}{Deposit:: USBM MIN. YR. 1934, P. 399.}
Reporter	Elliott, James E., Wise, Kristine K. (Elliott, James E.)