Mine detail: New Almaden - South Randol

Previously called ''

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Location

Lat / long: 37.17909, -121.8477

Resource(M)

Primary: Mercury
Ore: Cinnabar, Mercury
Orebody form: IRREGULAR
Discovery year: 1871

Production

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

Geology

Host rock:Franciscan Complex
Host type:Serpentinite
Structure:Serpentine - Sediment Contact
Alteration processes:Silica Carbonate Alteration Of Serpentine

References

MRDSM055612
DEP10103808
ReferenceBAILEY, E. H., AND EVERHART, D. L., 1964, GEOLOGY AND QUICKSILVER DEPOSITS OF THE NEW ALMADEN DISTRICT, SANTA CLARA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA: U.S.G.S. PROF. PAPER 360, 206 P
ReporterPeterson, Jocelyn A.