Gila Mine (Plot No. 4 Mine), Black Rock Point, Black Rock Point Mining District, Carrizo Range, Apache County, Arizona, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Gila Mine (Plot No. 4 Mine) | Mine |
| Black Rock Point | Cliff |
| Black Rock Point Mining District | Mining District |
| Carrizo Range | Mountain Range |
| Apache County | County |
| Arizona | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
36° 54' 3'' North , 109° 17' 22'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Red Mesa | 480 (2011) | 12.7km |
| Teec Nos Pos | 730 (2011) | 18.3km |
| Beclabito | 317 (2011) | 24.9km |
| Rock Point | 642 (2011) | 36.2km |
| Aneth | 501 (2011) | 36.2km |
Other/historical names associated with this locality:
VCA West Reservation Plot; West Reservation lease
A former U-V occurrence/mine located in the SE¼ sec. 1 & N-central sec. 12, T40N, R28E, G&SRM, 5.6 km (3.5 miles) NNW of Black Rock Point (coordinates of record) and 0.5 miles W of Tsitah Wash, on the N prong of Dry Mesa.
Mineralization is tyuyamunite in irregular, tabular layers hosted in Late Jurassic claystone, siltstone, and sandstone of the Salt Wash Member of the Morrison Formation, on the NE limb of the Toh Atin anticline. The ore is found in clusters, usually with carbonaceous detritus. Carbonized logs and trash are abundant. Local rocks include rocks of the Morrison Formation.
Workings include underground openings comprised of an adit.
Production was 22 tons of ore @ 0.17% U3O8; 1.82% V2O5 (1960-1961). A portion was shipped in 1949 as West Reservation lease.
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| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10046358 |
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Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
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- Great Plains DomainDomain
USA
- Arizona & Utah
- Apache; Navajo and San Juan Cos.
- Colorado Plateau
- Apache; Navajo and San Juan Cos.
- Colorado PlateauPlateau
- ⭔Navajo Nation Indian ReservationReservation
- New Mexico
- San Juan County
- ⭔Navajo Nation ReservationReservation
- San Juan County
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