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Found Here
Geology and deposit
- Host rock
- Tonalite, Diorite
- Associated rock
- Super Unidad Tiabaya — Tonalite, Diorite
- Orebody form
- IRREGULAR (LENTES)
- Tectonic setting
- Batolito De La Costa
Sistema De Fallas Con Rumbo General Nw., Dos Sistemas De Fracturas Con Rumbos N 20-25 W Y N 50-60 W, Con Afloramientos De 200 A 300 M.
Dos Sistemas De Fracturas Con Rumbos N 20-25 W Y N 50-60 W.
Hidrotermal (Caolinizacion).
Mining history
- Status
- Prospect
- Workings
- Underground
- Production size
- Small
Records and references
RUIZ SANCHEZ,FRANK; MINA "PALLARNIYOC"; BMP.; 1989; COD. B5741INSPECTOR DEL BMP.
Data: USGS Mineral Resources Data System, record 10086890 — view the source record
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Location on Map
Coordinates: -15.10914, -74.48023
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