Mine detail: Sunset Group

Previously called 'Sunset Claims'

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Location

Lat / long: 32.42872, -111.63404

Resource(M)

Primary: Manganese
Secondary: Copper
Ore: Chrysocolla, Pyrite
Orebody form: LENS
Discovery year: 1954

Production

Operation type: Unknown
Production size: Small
Development status: Past Producer
Production years: 1955
First production started: 1955

Geology

Host type:Limestone
Associated type:Diorite
Tectonic:Basin And Range
Alteration processes:Propylitic

References

MRDSM050653
DEP10103761
Reference{Deposit:: FARNHAM, STEWART AND DELONG, 1961, USBM IC 7990.}{Deposit:: KEITH, S B., 1974, INDEX OF MINING PROPERTIES IN PIMA COUNTY, ARIZONA: ARIZONA BUREAU OF MINES BULLETIN 189, P. 144.}{Deposit:: DOCKTER, ROGER, 1976, FIELD EXAM.}{Deposit:: 1956 RECON USBM I.C. 7990}{Deposit:: FARNHAM, STEWART, AND DE LONG, 1961, MANGANESE DEPOSITS OF EASTERN ARIZONA: USBM INF CIRC 7990}
ReporterJohnson, Maureen G.