Mine detail: Centinela

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Location

Lat / long:

-23.16086, -69.16785

Resource(M)

Primary:	Copper
Ore:	Atacamite, Chalcanthite, Chalcocite, Chalcopyrite, Chrysocolla, Cuprite, Malachite
Gangue:	Calcite, Gypsum, Limonite, Pyrite, Quartz, Tourmaline
Orebody form:	LENTICULAR

Production

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

Geology

Host type:	Diorite,Rhyolite,Andesite
Associated rock:	Cinchado Formation
Associated type:	Diorite,Rhyolite,Andesite
Alteration processes:	Sericitic (200m X 120m), Propylitic, Argillic, Silicic

References

MRDS	TC03310
DEP	10104434
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:: RUIZ, C. AND PEEBLES, F., 1988, YACIMIENTOS METALIFEROS DE CHILE: SANTIAGO, 334 P.}{Deposit:: BORIC, R., DIAZ, F., AND MAKSAEV, V., 1984, COMPLEMENTO MAPA METALOGENICO, II REGION: GERENCIA DE DESAROLLO, SANTIAGO, (12 VOLS.).}{Deposit:: ENAMI, 1967, #22285.}{Other Database:: CIMRI}{Reserve-Resource:: ITT DRILL-HOLE DATA}
Reporter	Williams, William C.