Mine detail: Hardister

Previously called 'Rich HillMc Guire Peak'

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Location

Lat / long: 38.69988, -122.56774

Resource(M)

Primary: Mercury
Ore: Cinnabar
Discovery year: 1917

Production

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

Geology

Host type:Sandstone

References

MRDSM055663
DEP10103814
Reference{Deposit:: HOLMES, G. W., JR., 1965, MERCURY IN CALIFORNIA: IN USBM IC 8252}{Deposit:: YATES, R. G. AND HILPERT, L. S., 1946, QUICKSILVER DEPOSITS OF THE EASTERN MAYACMAS DISTRICT, LAKE AND NAPA COUNTIES, CALIFORNIA: CALIF. JOUR. OF MINES AND GEOLOGY, V. 42, P. 231 - 286}{Deposit:: AVERILL, C.V., 1947, MINES AND MINERAL RESOURCES OF LAKE COUNTY, CALIF.: CJMG, V. 43, P. 15-38}{Deposit:: 5) BRADLEY, W.W., 1918, QUICKSILVER RESOURCES OF CALIFORNIA: CJMG BULL. 78, 389 P.}{Production:: USBM DATA}
ReporterPeterson, Jocelyn A.