Mine detail: Zig Zag Mine

Previously called 'Calico MineZig Zag and Calico ClaimsUsbm Sample Locality #183'

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Location

Lat / long:

38.81689, -114.34028

Resource(M)

Primary:	Tungsten
Ore:	Scheelite
Gangue:	Calcite, Quartz
Orebody form:	TABULAR

Production

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

Geology

Host rock:	Pole Canyon Limestone
Host type:	Limestone
Structure:	Faulting Of Quartz Vein, Folding

References

MRDS	M242143
DEP	10104116
Reference	{Deposit:: HOSE, R.K., BLAKE, M.C. JR. & SMITH, R.M., 1976, NBMG BULL 85 PT. 22, P. 76-77}{Deposit:: STAGER, H.K., NBMG BULL IN PREPARATION, ON TUNGSTEN DEPOSITS OF NEVADA}{Deposit:: NBMG FILE 331, ITEM 1 - USBM DATA, 1963.}{Deposit:: LEMMON, D.M., 1944, USGS OFR; NBMG FILE 332, ITEM 9.}{Deposit:: USBM, 1983, MILS DATA}{Production:: STAGER, H.K., IN PREPARATION}{Reserve-Resource:: USBM, 1963, UNPUB. DATA.}
Reporter	La Pointe, D.D. (Tingley, J.V.)