Rough Claims

Tungsten occurrence · Cochise County, Arizona

OccurrenceTungstenUSGS MRDS

Location

StateArizona
CountyCochise
Coordinates32.26818, -109.52426

Commodities

PrimaryTungsten

Mine Details

StatusOccurrence
Discovery Year1945
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10026944
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What This Means

This location is classified as a mineral prospect or occurrence — a site where minerals have been identified but no significant mining has taken place. These sites typically have minimal environmental impact but indicate the presence of mineral deposits in the area.

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