Mine detail: Major Mine

Previously called 'Rand GroupSweet MarieJune Ione'

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Location

Lat / long: 35.74081, -118.57898

Resource(M)

Primary: Tungsten
Tertiary: Copper, Molybdenum
Ore: Chalcopyrite, Molybdenite, Pyrite, Pyrrhotite, Scheelite
Gangue: Calcite, Epidote, Garnet, Quartz, Wollastonite
Orebody form: LENTICULAR

Production

Operation type: Unknown
Production size: Small
Development status: Past Producer
Production years: 1916-1917 1953

Geology

Associated type:Diorite

References

MRDSM022583
DEP10103240
Reference{Deposit:: TROXEL, B. W., AND MORTON, P. K., 1962, MINES AND MINERAL RESOURCES OF KERN COUNTY, CALIFORNIA: CAL. DIV. MINES AND GEOLOGY, COUNTY REPORT 1, P. 304-305, 319}{Production:: TROXEL AND MORTON, 1962}
ReporterFraticelli, L. A. (Albers, J.)