Mine detail: Phoenix Mine

Previously called ''

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Location

Lat / long: 39.50131, -115.98451

Resource(M)

Primary: Silver, Gold, Lead
Secondary: Zinc, Copper
Ore: Anglesite, Malachite, Smithsonite
Orebody form: IRREGULAR
Discovery year: 1873

Production

Operation type: Unknown
Production size: Small
Development status: Past Producer
First production started: 1873

Geology

Host rock:Eldorado Dolomite
Host type:Dolomite
Structure:Ruby Hill Thrust Zone

References

MRDSM232405
DEP10111446
Reference{Deposit:: ROBERTS ETAL (1967) GEOLOGIC & MINERAL RESOURCES OF EUREKA CO., NEV. BUREAU OF MINES BULL 64.}{Deposit:: U.S.B. OF M. (ELY) MILS NO. 119, REF. NO. 3201100100}{Deposit:: NOLAN T.B. (1962) THE EUREKA MINING DISTRICT NEV., USGS PP. 406}{Production:: NOLAN, T.B. (1962)}
ReporterKirkland, A.