Lena shaft (Emma claim?), Contact Mining District, Elko County, Nevada, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Lena shaft (Emma claim?) | Group of Shafts |
| Contact Mining District | Mining District |
| Elko County | County |
| Nevada | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
41° 46' 28'' North , 114° 47' 57'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Group of Shafts
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jackpot | 1,195 (2011) | 25.4km |
Structure: Granodiorite Stock With Assoc. Faults, Fractures
Alteration: Oxidation
Deposit: Shaft (200 ft.) was sunk in 1896-1897. Ore body was encountered 60 ft. Below collar of shaft, and appears to be a local enlargement by replacement of the vein. About 50 tons of oxidized ore, assaying 14% Cu, was shipped from this body (schrader, 1935, p 22) ; info.src : 1 pub lit vein, replacement
Ore(s): Intrusive Veins, Dikes, Faults, Fractures
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| ⓘ 'Copper Stain' |
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| ⓘ | 'Copper Stain' | - | |
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| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10045963 |
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- Copper–Bull Run–Elko–Indian Wells BasinBasin
- Grouse Creek DomainDomain
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