Silver King Mine (Kratz Mine), Contact Mining District, Elko County, Nevada, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Silver King Mine (Kratz Mine) | Mine |
| Contact Mining District | Mining District |
| Elko County | County |
| Nevada | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
41° 38' 34'' North , 114° 37' 48'' West
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| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jackpot | 1,195 (2011) | 38.0km |
Lead, Silver, Copper, Zinc
Structure: Granodiorite Stock With Assoc. Faults
Alteration: Oxidation, Silicification
Deposit: The mine is on the northern part of the silver king vein, which is said to extend 4 mi. Southwestward and ranges from 5-20 inches in width. Deposit discovered in (1885 by mr. Turo merc are two main openings situated about 1.500 ft. Apart. The north opening consists of an 80-foot shaft. The vein here is about 5 feet wideand dips 70 se. The south opening consists of a 100-foot shaft. The vein here isabout 15 feet wide and stands vertically or dips steeply to the nw. Assays obtained from the substantial portions of the vein are As follows: 40% mn; 2% cu; 20%pb; 4 oz/ton ag; and a trace of Au and zn.(schrader, 1935, p39-40) bottom of the80-foot shaft carries about 4% cu (schrader, 1912, p145) ; info.src : 1 pub lit quartz veins
Development: Assays ran 40% mn; 2-4% cu; 20% pb, 4 oz/ag with traces of Au and cu.
Geology: Host rock is mii-penn. Diamond peak rm.
Rock formation(s): Diamond Peak Formation
Ore(s): Faults, Intrusive Veins
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| ⓘ | Galena | 2.CD.10 | PbS |
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| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10045634 |
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