Mine detail: Kellett

Previously called ''

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Location

Lat / long: 38.55822, -122.5594

Resource(M)

Primary: Mercury
Ore: Cinnabar
Gangue: Opal
Discovery year: 1875

Production

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

Geology

Host type:Volcanic Rock (Aphanitic)
Associated type:Volcanic Rock (Aphanitic)
Alteration processes:Opalization Of Tuff

References

MRDSM055668
DEP10103815
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}{Production:: HOLMES, G. W., JR., 1965 AND YATES AND HILPERT, 1946}
ReporterPeterson, Jocelyn A.