Carroll Prospect, Caballo Mountains Mining District, Sierra County, New Mexico, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Carroll Prospect | Prospect |
| Caballo Mountains Mining District | Mining District |
| Sierra County | County |
| New Mexico | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
33° 2' 3'' North , 107° 12' 20'' West
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Las Palomas | 173 (2011) | 9.2km |
| Truth or Consequences | 6,079 (2017) | 11.3km |
| Caballo | 112 (2011) | 11.5km |
| Williamsburg | 425 (2017) | 12.2km |
| Elephant Butte | 1,431 (2011) | 12.9km |
Commodity: Mcanulty, 1978, reported caf2 content ranges from less than 5 % to more than 60 %, estimated average content between 20 % to 35 % caf2 and suggested bulk sampling to establish a reliable average grade.
Deposit: Principal deposits occur in two well-developed fluorite-jasperoid mantos. One manto is exposed for 1500 ft. In length, 100 ft. In width, and 6 ft. To 8 ft. In thickness. Both concordant and discordant jasperoid bodies occur with coarse-grained fluorite present in vugs and openings between breccia clasts of jasperoid. 18 unpatented claims.
Geology: For regional geology see sierra caballos district.
Rock formation(s): Magdalena Group
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| Group 3 - Halides | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ⓘ | Fluorite | 3.AB.25 | CaF2 |
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| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10011717 |
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- Rio Grande RiftNarrow Rift
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