Hi Yu Mine, Florence Mining District (French Creek Mining District), Idaho County, Idaho, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Hi Yu Mine | Mine |
| Florence Mining District (French Creek Mining District) | Mining District |
| Idaho County | County |
| Idaho | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
45° 29' 3'' North , 116° 2' 24'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Riggins | 418 (2017) | 22.5km |
| Grangeville | 3,155 (2017) | 49.6km |
Other/historical names associated with this locality:
William Lee Claim
The Hi Yu was one of the oldest lode mines in the Florence District. The ore occured as mostly free gold in quartz. It was developed by several adits and shafts.
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Standard Detailed Gallery Strunz Chemical ElementsDetailed Mineral List:
| ⓘ Native Gold Formula: Au |
| ⓘ Quartz Formula: SiO2 |
Gallery:
List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification
| Group 1 - Elements | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ⓘ | Native Gold | 1.AA.05 | Au |
| Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides | |||
| ⓘ | Quartz | 4.DA.05 | SiO2 |
List of minerals for each chemical element
| O | Oxygen | |
|---|---|---|
| O | ⓘ Quartz | SiO2 |
| Si | Silicon | |
| Si | ⓘ Quartz | SiO2 |
| Au | Gold | |
| Au | ⓘ Native Gold | Au |
Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
North AmericaContinent
- Rocky MountainsMountain Range
North America PlateTectonic Plate
- Idaho BatholithVolcanic Arc
- Wallace DomainDomain
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Hi Yu Mine, Florence Mining District, Idaho County, Idaho, USA