Description
W.J. And R.H. Robinson
Commodities
PrimarySilver
SecondaryGold
TertiaryCopper
Commodity typeM
Deposit
Deposit typeReplacement
Model273: Low-sulfide Au-quartz vein
Deposit sizeS
Orebody formLENSES
Ore controlBedding Planes
Materials
GangueCalcite, Feldspar, Quartz
Geology
Host rockGreenstone,Limestone · Wyman; Reed Dolomite (Is Massive And Unmineralized)
Associated rockGranite
StructureVertical And Nw-Dipping Faults Offset The Ore Zone; Ene-Trending Fault
AlterationSericitization, Silicification
Economic & production
Development statusPast Producer
Discovery year1864
Identification
Deposit ID10046772
MRDS IDM241979
Alternate namesPocotillo Claim
RegionNA
Data scoreB
Coordinates37.75855, -117.66703
References
SPURR, J.E., 1906, USGS PROF. PAPER NO.55.SHAMBERGER, H.A., 1976, SILVER PEAK; HISTORIC MINING CAMPS OF NEVADA, SERIES, NO.8: NEVADA HISTORICAL PRESS, CARSON CITY, NEVADA.SPURR, J.E. (1906) P. 35 SHAMBERGER (1976) P.15.