Mine detail: Pirate No. 3 Variscite Claim

Previously called 'Variscite ProspectNBMG Sample Site 1094'

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Location

Lat / long:

38.13715, -117.99705

Resource(N)

Primary:	Gemstone
Ore:	Turquoise, Variscite
Gangue:	Calcite, Chalcedony, Pyrite
Orebody form:	TABULAR
Discovery year:	1908

Production

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

Geology

Host rock:	Candelaria
Host type:	Shale,Chert

References

MRDS	M241830
DEP	10098668
Reference	{Deposit:: MORRISSEY, F.R., 1968, NBM REPORT 17, P.5-6.}{Deposit:: SMITH, 1982, FIELD EXANEVATION (SEPT.1, 1982).}
Reporter	La Pointe, D.D. (Tingley, J.V.)