Mine detail: Chiricahua Mine

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Location

Lat / long:

31.95624, -109.23703

Resource(M)

Primary:	Copper, Lead, Silver
Secondary:	Zinc, Tungsten
Ore:	Chalcopyrite, Copper, Galena, Lead
Orebody form:	IRREGULAR

Production

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

Geology

Host rock:	Naco Group Limestone
Host type:	Limestone
Associated type:	Granite
Structure:	Intrusive Granite, Granodiorite In Jhus Canyon Directly North Of Mine
Alteration processes:	Shaly And Silicated Limestone

References

MRDS	M241034
DEP	10104054
Reference	{Deposit:: KEITH, S B, 1973; ARIZONA BUREAU OF MINES BULLETIN 187, P. 51.}{Deposit:: WEED, W.H., ED., 1918, MINES HANDBOOK.}{Other Database:: CIMRI}{Production:: KEITH, 1973, ARIZ BUR OF MINES BULL 187.}
Reporter	Zigler, Jan L., Gest, Don E., Orris, Greta J.