Mine detail: Dunstone Mine

Previously called ''

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Location

Lat / long:

46.28684, -111.94254

Resource(M)

Primary:	Lead, Zinc
Ore:	Galena, Sphalerite
Gangue:	Limonite, Pyrite, Quartz
Orebody form:	IRREGULAR
Discovery year:	1900

Production

Operation type:	Unknown
Deposit type:	Replacement
Production size:	Yes
Development status:	Past Producer
First production started:	1901

Geology

Host rock:	Jefferson Dolomite-Recrystallized Dolomite
Host type:	Dolomite
Structure:	Elkhorn Anticline-North Plunging

References

MRDS	M060816
DEP	10103895
Reference	{Deposit:: ROBY, R.N., ACKERMAN, W.C., FULKERSON, F.B. AND CROWLEY, F.A., 1960, MINES AND MINERAL DEPOSITS (EXCEPT FUELS) JEFFERSON COUNTY, MONTANA: MONTANA BUREAU OF MINES AND GEOL. BULL. 16, P. 5}{Production:: ROBY, ETAL. 1960, P. 58}
Reporter	Puffett, Willard P.