Mine detail: Blue Dipper Group

Previously called ''

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Location

Lat / long: 37.348, -118.24565

Resource(M)

Primary: Tungsten
Ore: Pyrrhotite, Scheelite
Gangue: Calcite, Epidote, Garnet, Quartz, Tremolite, Wollastonite

Production

Operation type: Unknown
Production size: Yes
Development status: Past Producer
Production years: 1955

Geology

Host type:Limestone
Associated type:Hornblendite

References

MRDSM024325
DEP10103527
ReferenceBOWEN, O. E. AND CLIFFTON, G. H., 1957, MINES AND MINERAL DEPOSITS, MARIPOSA COUNTY; CA. JOUR. MINES AND GEOLOGY, VOL. 53, NO. 1&2, DIV. OF MINES, P. 196 - 197, 330
ReporterFraticelli, L. A. (Albers, J.)