International Mine Group, Blue Bells Mining District, Tooele County, Utah, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| International Mine Group | Group of Mines (Abandoned) |
| Blue Bells Mining District | Mining District |
| Tooele County | County |
| Utah | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
39° 55' 47'' North , 112° 24' 50'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Group of Mines (Abandoned)
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Vernon | 275 (2017) | 18.1km |
| Eureka | 666 (2017) | 25.2km |
| Mount Nebo | 302 (2006) | 39.1km |
| Elberta | 256 (2011) | 39.4km |
| Dugway | 795 (2017) | 42.9km |
Other/historical names associated with this locality:
Hidden Treasure Prospect
The International Group consists of three adits. The main adit was about 230ft. long when recorded in 1899, and was on the original Hidden Treasure claim. Drifts and inclines from the main adit connected with surface openings which are now collapsed.
Commodities (Major) - Lead
Host Rock Unit: Undivided Middle Cambrian Limestone
Structure: Basin And Range
Host Rock: Slate, Quartzite
Tectonic Structure: Sevier Orogrnic Belt
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This is a list of exploitable or exploited mineral commodities recorded at this locality.Mineral List
2 valid minerals.
Rock Types Recorded
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Alphabetical List Tree DiagramDetailed Mineral List:
| ⓘ Aurichalcite Formula: (Zn,Cu)5(CO3)2(OH)6 References: |
| ⓘ Chrysocolla Formula: Cu2-xAlx(H2-xSi2O5)(OH)4 · nH2O, x < 1 References: |
Gallery:
List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification
| Group 5 - Nitrates and Carbonates | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ⓘ | Aurichalcite | 5.BA.15 | (Zn,Cu)5(CO3)2(OH)6 |
| Group 9 - Silicates | |||
| ⓘ | Chrysocolla | 9.ED.20 | Cu2-xAlx(H2-xSi2O5)(OH)4 · nH2O, x < 1 |
List of minerals for each chemical element
| H | Hydrogen | |
|---|---|---|
| H | ⓘ Aurichalcite | (Zn,Cu)5(CO3)2(OH)6 |
| H | ⓘ Chrysocolla | Cu2-xAlx(H2-xSi2O5)(OH)4 · nH2O, x < 1 |
| C | Carbon | |
| C | ⓘ Aurichalcite | (Zn,Cu)5(CO3)2(OH)6 |
| O | Oxygen | |
| O | ⓘ Aurichalcite | (Zn,Cu)5(CO3)2(OH)6 |
| O | ⓘ Chrysocolla | Cu2-xAlx(H2-xSi2O5)(OH)4 · nH2O, x < 1 |
| Al | Aluminium | |
| Al | ⓘ Chrysocolla | Cu2-xAlx(H2-xSi2O5)(OH)4 · nH2O, x < 1 |
| Si | Silicon | |
| Si | ⓘ Chrysocolla | Cu2-xAlx(H2-xSi2O5)(OH)4 · nH2O, x < 1 |
| Cu | Copper | |
| Cu | ⓘ Aurichalcite | (Zn,Cu)5(CO3)2(OH)6 |
| Cu | ⓘ Chrysocolla | Cu2-xAlx(H2-xSi2O5)(OH)4 · nH2O, x < 1 |
| Zn | Zinc | |
| Zn | ⓘ Aurichalcite | (Zn,Cu)5(CO3)2(OH)6 |
Other Databases
| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10088988 |
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Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
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North America PlateTectonic Plate
- Basin and Range BasinsBasin
- Mojave DomainDomain
- Northern Basin and RangeWide Rift
- Oquirrh BasinBasin
USA
- Utah
- Sheeprock MountainsMountain Range
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International Mine Group, Blue Bells Mining District, Tooele County, Utah, USA