Ruby Hill Mine Downfaulted Extension, Eureka Mining District, Lander County, Nevada, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Ruby Hill Mine Downfaulted Extension | Mine |
| Eureka Mining District | - not defined - |
| Lander County | County |
| Nevada | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
39° 29' 59'' North , 116° 0' 3'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eureka | 610 (2011) | 3.7km |
Other/historical names associated with this locality:
Fad Shaft
Structure: Ruby Hill Thrust Zone Ruby Hill Normal Fault, Martin - Adams Hill Fault
Deposit: Discovery year: 1864 (eureka dist) 1937 (ruby hill extension) first production year: still on a stand by basis older workings were almost entirely in oxidized ore, long since mined out
Development: Econ.com: water inflow is a major problem
Rock formation(s): Intrusive Quartz Diorite
Eldorado Dolomite
Ore(s): Fault Control, Stratigraphic Control.
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| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10073173 |
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