Description
Charles Walker
Commodities
PrimaryCopper
TertiarySilver, Tungsten, Molybdenum
Commodity typeM
Deposit
Deposit sizeS
WorkingsUnderground
Orebody formIRREGULAR, TABULAR
Ore controlHypothermal Fluids Deposited The Ore In Fractures
Materials
Ore mineralsBornite, Chrysocolla, Malachite, Molybdenite
GangueEpidote, Garnet, Hematite
Geology
Host rockSkarn (Tactite) · Martin Bridge Limestone;Tactite
Associated rockDiorite · Quartz Diorite
Tectonic settingIsland Arc
AlterationOxidation
Economic & production
Development statusPast Producer
Discovery year1890
Identification
Deposit ID10070106
MRDS IDW012797
RegionNA
Data scoreB
Coordinates45.13067, -116.6549
References
Cook, E. F., 1954, Mining Geology Of The Seven Devils Region: Idaho Bur. Of Mines And Geol., Pamp. 97., 22 P.Livingston, D. C., And Laney, F. B., 1920: The Copper Deposits Of The Seven Devils And Adjacent Districts: Idaho Bureau Of Mines And Geology Bulletin 1, 105 P.1920 Compile Idaho Bureau Of Mines And Geol., Bulletin 11954 Geolmap Idaho Bureau Of Mines And Geol., Pamp. 97Close, T.J., And Others, Mineral Resources Of The Hells Canyon Wilderness Area And Portions Of The Hells Canyon National Recreation Study Area, Adams, Idaho, And Nez Perce Counties, Idaho, And Wallowa County, Oregon: Unpublished U.S. Bureau Of Mines File Report, P. 124-125.Cook, E. F., 1954, Idaho Bureau Of Mines And Geol., Pamphlet 97, 22 P.