Unnamed Fluorite occurrence, Buena Vista Mining District, Esmeralda County, Nevada, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Unnamed Fluorite occurrence | Occurrence |
| Buena Vista Mining District | Mining District |
| Esmeralda County | County |
| Nevada | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
37° 54' 41'' North , 118° 19' 50'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Benton | 280 (2011) | 16.4km |
| Dyer | 259 (2011) | 35.7km |
| Sunny Slopes | 182 (2017) | 48.6km |
| Swall Meadows | 220 (2017) | 52.7km |
| Mina | 155 (2011) | 56.7km |
A fluorite outcrop intersected by a mine exploration road. It is accessed through Queen Canyon then north over the ridge to a side canyon.
Some say that fluorite from here has been sold as being from Montgomery Pass, which is about 8 km from here. (W.W. Besse 2023)
Select Mineral List Type
Standard Detailed Gallery Strunz Chemical ElementsGallery:
List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification
| Group 3 - Halides | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ⓘ | Fluorite | 3.AB.25 | CaF2 |
Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
North AmericaContinent
North America PlateTectonic Plate
- Basin and Range BasinsBasin
- Mojave DomainDomain
- Northern Basin and RangeWide Rift
USA
- Sierra NevadaMountain Range
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Unnamed Fluorite occurrence, Buena Vista Mining District, Esmeralda County, Nevada, USA