Mancos River Black Sand Deposit
OccurrenceUranium, Thorium, Zirconium, Titanium, MetalUSGS MRDS
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Montezuma |
| Coordinates | 37.12668, -108.65538 |
Commodities
| Primary | Uranium, Thorium, Zirconium, Titanium, Metal |
| Secondary | Iron |
| Tertiary | REE |
Mine Details
| Status | Occurrence |
| Deposit Type | Fossil Placer |
| Discovery Year | 1912 |
| Data Source | USGS MRDS |
| Source ID | 10090136 |
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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