A Be-Li mine in pegmatite located in the S½ sec. 29, T.23N., R.11E., in the western part of the Picuris Range, about 20 miles SW of Taos.
Mineralization is a tabular, zoned pegmatite dike in schist and quartzite.
Workings include a large open cut and underground workings.
References:
- Meeves, H. et al. (1966): Reconnaissance of beryllium-bearing pegmatite deposits in six western states, U.S. Bureau of Mines Information Circular 8298: 31 (Table A-1).
- Jahns, R. H. and Ewing, R. C. (1977): The Harding mine, Taos County, New Mexico. Mineralogical Record, 8 (2): 115-126.
- Pough, Frederick H. () A Field Guide To Rocks And Minerals.
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Map Reference: 36°11'36"N , 105°47'41"W
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