Mine detail: San Manuel

Previously called 'Colorada'

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Location

Lat / long: -21.86088, -68.68451

Resource(M)

Primary: Copper
Ore: Atacamite, Chalcocite, Chrysocolla, Cuprite, Malachite
Gangue: Hematite, Limonite, Quartz

Production

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

Geology

Host rock:Tolar Formation
Host type:Arkose
Alteration processes:Silicic

References

MRDSTC03188
DEP10104416
Reference{Deposit:: FRUTOS, J. AND PINCHEIRA, M., 1986, FICHAS METALOGENICAS DE YACIMIENTOS MINERALES METALICOS CHILENOS, IN FRUTOS, J., OYARZUN, J., AND PINCHEIRA, M., EDS., GEOLOGIA Y RECURSOS MINERALES CHILENOS: UNIVERSIDAD DE CONCEPCION, CONCEPCION, P. 841-888.}{Deposit:: BORIC, R., DIAZ, F., Y MAKSAEV, V., 1984, COMPLEMENTO MAPA METALOGENICO, II REGION: GERENCIA DE DESAROLLO, SANTIAGO, (12 VOLS.).}{Deposit:: ENAMI, 1963, #2125.}{Deposit:: RAMIREZ, C. Y HUETE, C., 1981, HOJA OLLAGUE, CART GEOLOGICA # 40.}{Other Database:: CIMRI}
ReporterWilliams, William C.