Mindat Logo

Unnamed Cu prospect 20-4, Amole District, Tucson Mts, Pima Co., Arizona, USA

Latitude: 32°12'33"N
Longitude: 111°3'2"W
Ref.: Ashley, R.P. (1974), Field Examination (Unnamed Cu prospect 20-4).

MRDS database Dep. ID file #10039729, MRDS ID #M050733.

A Cu occurrence/prospect with surface workings located in sec. 18, T14S, R13E.

Mineralization is hosted in rhyolite. The ore body strikes N48E and dips 66W.

Stony crystallized rhyolite tuff, possibly somewhat silicified, has minor, partly oxidized pyrite and minor to moderately abundant yellow-brown limonite stain. Some copper silicate on fractures. Structure noted is one fracture visible in the shaft which may or may not be part of the main fault zone here separating Cat Mountain Rhyolite and Short's Ranch Andesite (Cat Mountain Rhyolite noted only on the dump).

Workings include a shaft.

Mineral List

'Copper Stain'
Limonite
Pyrite


3 entries listed. 1 valid mineral.

The above list contains all mineral locality references listed on mindat.org. This does not claim to be a complete list. If you know of more minerals from this site, please register so you can add to our database. This locality information is for reference purposes only. You should never attempt to visit any sites listed in mindat.org without first ensuring that you have the permission of the land and/or mineral rights holders for access and that you are aware of all safety precautions necessary.
This page is currently not sponsored. To sponsor this page click here.


Mineral and/or Locality
Search Google
 
Copyright © Jolyon Ralph and Ida Chau 1993-2011. Jobs in Arizona, USA Site Map. Locality, mineral & photograph data are the copyright of the individuals who submitted them.Further information contact the Site hosted & developed by Jolyon Ralph. Mindat.org is an online information resource dedicated to providing free mineralogical information to all. Mindat relies on the contributions of hundreds of members and supporters. Mindat does not offer minerals for sale. If you would like to add information to improve the quality of our database, then click here to register. Current server date and time: 30th Jun 2011 09:51:33
Mineral and Locality Search
Mineral:
and/or Locality:
Options
Fade toolbar when not in focusFix toolbar to bottom of page
Hide Social Media Links
Slideshow frame delay seconds