REF:Deposit:: CAPPS, S. R., AND ROBERTS, R. J., 1939, THE DIXIE PLACER DISTRICT, IDAHO: IDAHO BUR. MINES AND GEOLOGY PAMPH. 48, 35 P
Deposit:: 1939 RECON IDAHO BUR. MINES AND GEOLOGY PAMPH. 4
Production:: CAPPS, S. R., AND ROBERTS, R. J., 1939, IDAHO BUR.
Commodities (Major) - Gold
Deposit Type: Placer
Development Status: Past Producer
Host Rock Unit: Profile Gap - Smith Creek Dike Swarm - Dacite
Host Rock: Alluvium

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ⓘ Gold

1 valid mineral.

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ⓘ Alluvial deposit

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ⓘ Gold

Formula: Au

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ⓘ	Gold	1.AA.05	Au

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Au	Gold
Au	ⓘ Gold	Au

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Link to USGS MRDS:	10105737

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