Commodities
PrimaryCopper
TertiaryLead, Zinc, Antimony, Gold, Silver
Commodity typeM
Deposit
Deposit typeVein
Deposit sizeS
WorkingsUnderground
Orebody formIRREGULAR, BANDS, BUNCHES
Ore controlFissures
Materials
Ore mineralsChalcopyrite, Galena, Sphalerite, Tetrahedrite
GangueBarite, Calcite, Dolomite, Pyrite, Quartz, Siderite
Geology
Host rockTuff
Associated rockTuff · Seven Devils Volcanics-Tuffs, Sediments
Tectonic settingIsland Arc Volcanic Chain
Economic & production
Development statusPast Producer
Identification
Deposit ID10105581
MRDS IDW012791
RegionNA
Data scoreB
Coordinates45.04206, -116.79411
References
Cook, E. F., 1954, Mining Geology Of The Seven Devils Region: Idaho Bureau Of Mines And Geology Pamphlet 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, P. 40.1920 Recon Idaho Bureau Of Mines And Geol., Bulletin 1.1954 Geolmap Idaho Bureau Of Mines And Geol., Pamp. 97.Close, 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Hells Canyon National Recreation Study Area, Adams, Idaho, And Nez Perce Counties, Idaho, And Wallowa County, Oregon: Unpublished U.S. Bureau Of Mines File Report, P. 89-91.Livingston, D. C., And Laney, F. B., 1920, Idaho Bureau Of Mines And Geol. Bulletin 1.