Mine detail: Princeton

Previously called 'New PrincetonPrinceton Ext'

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Location

Lat / long: 37.50104, -120.03154

Resource(M)

Primary: Gold
Secondary: Lead, Zinc, Copper
Ore: Gold, Pyrite
Gangue: Quartz

Production

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

Geology

Host rock:Mariposa Formation
Host type:Slate,Siltstone,Granite
Structure:Thrust Fault
Alteration processes:Slate Severely Bleached & Hydrothermally Altered Near Vein.

References

MRDSM021625
DEP10103074
Reference{Deposit:: BOWEN, O. E., JR., GRAY, C. H., JR., 1957 , MINES AND MINERAL DEPOSITS OF MARIPOSA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA: CALIF. JOUR. MINES AND GEOLOGY, V. 53 , NOS. 1 AND 2 , P. 155 - 158 , 29}{Production:: BOWEN & GRAY 1957}
ReporterBowman, J. And Albers, J.