Tri-O-Lite mine, Carlin Mining District, Elko County, Nevada, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Tri-O-Lite mine | Mine |
| Carlin Mining District | Mining District |
| Elko County | County |
| Nevada | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
40° 45' 5'' North , 116° 3' 37'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Carlin | 2,302 (2017) | 5.6km |
| Elko | 20,279 (2017) | 26.6km |
| Osino | 709 (2011) | 39.1km |
| Spring Creek | 12,361 (2011) | 40.1km |
Diatomite
Structure: Strata Is Cut By Many Small Faults
Deposit: Diatomite bed the deposit is located 1 1/2 miles north of vivian. It was mined by undergroundmenaops from 1921 to 1952. In 1926 production rate was 2,000 tons per year. Mostof product was sold for use As insulation ; info.src : 1 pub lit
Development: Mined by underground methods from 1921 to 1952
Ore(s): Marine Deep Water Seddimentation-Benthonic
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| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10104004 |
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Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
North AmericaContinent
North America PlateTectonic Plate
- Antler Foreland BasinBasin
- Basin and Range BasinsBasin
- Copper–Bull Run–Elko–Indian Wells BasinBasin
- Mojave DomainDomain
- Northern Basin and RangeWide Rift
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