Commodities
PrimaryGraphite
SecondarySilver, Gold
TertiaryCopper, Lead
Commodity typeB
Deposit
Deposit typeVein
Deposit sizeN
WorkingsSurface/Underground
Orebody formFLAKES, TABULAR, SEDIMENTARY, DISSEMINATED
Ore controlContact Zone Between Metasediments And Idaho Batholith
Materials
Ore mineralsChrysocolla, Galena, Malachite, Graphite
GangueCalcite, Chlorite, Garnet, Hematite, Muscovite, Pyrite, Quartz, Rutile, Tremolite, Zoisite
Geology
Host rockSchist,Gneiss · Thompson Peak Form.-Gneiss, Schist
Associated rockQuartz Monzonite · Idaho Batholith-Quartz Monzonite
AlterationSilicified, Leached
Economic & production
Development statusOccurrence
Discovery year1968
Identification
Deposit ID10070965
MRDS IDW014126
Alternate namesGem State Nos. 1 and 2, Shorty Graphite DepositGem State
RegionNA
Data scoreB
Coordinates44.27658, -115.07514
References
Tschanz, C. M., And Others, 1974, Mineral Resources Of The Eastern Part Of The Sawtooth National Recreation Area, Custer And Blaine Counties, Idaho: USGS Open - File Rept., 648 PBhappu Roshan, 1972, Preliminary Metallurgical Studies On Graphite Ore Samples, New Mexico Tech Research Foundation, Socorro, New Mexico.B.L.M., 1979, Surface Management Status Map, Surface Mineral Management Status Map, Deadwood River.Jones, Guy, 1981, Mineral Examination Report, Shorty Lode Claims, Sawtooth N.R.A. Report.Jones, Guy, 1983, Personal Communication, Sawtooth N.R.A. GeologistNeedham, A.B., 1946, Mining And Milling Operations Of The S.W. Graphite Co, Burnett Co, Texas USBM Ic 7339Niece, Jack, 1983, Personal Communication.Pollack, Martin, 1983, Personal Communication, Ophir Exploration Co.U.S.B.M., 1976 Preliminary Feasibility Estimates Of Proposed Alabama And Canadian Crystalline Graphite Projects Related To The U.S. Market, Mas Report.USBM, 1976, Summary Report Of Cursory Feasibility Estimates Of Hypothetical Graphite Mine And Mill Operations In Alabama, Texas, Canada, And Alaska, Mas Report.U.S. Bureau Of Mines Open-File Report MLA 9-92, 1992, P. 30-39.U.S. Geological Survey Bulletin 1545-E, 1986, P. 383.