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South Extension of Lazy Man Mine, Ashby Mining District, Mineral County, Nevada, USAi
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
38° 26' 10'' North , 118° 23' 35'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
38.43631,-118.39317
GRN:
N26W67
Type:
Mine
Köppen climate type:
BSk : Cold semi-arid (steppe) climate
Nearest Settlements:
PlacePopulationDistance
Hawthorne3,269 (2017)22.4km
Mina155 (2011)25.3km
Walker Lake275 (2017)39.3km
Gabbs269 (2011)63.1km
Mindat Locality ID:
431900
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:2:431900:2
GUID (UUID V4):
0
Other/historical names associated with this locality:
East Section 27 Prospects; NBMG Sample Site No. 3621


Alteration: Dunlap Formation Cut Of The Aplite Dikes Silicified Gouge

Deposit: Quade, the incline I sampled was along a fissure vein to the south of the main workings. The incline was stuck on the dip-slope and the sample was of quartz stringers taken from the vein and silicified gouge.

Development: Discovered in 1933 by ashby who operated the mine from 1933 to 1938. The mine is presently open again. ; econ.com: 125,000 up to 1939

Geology: Geol.desc: possible site of maxine claims refer to record no. M035317

Ore(s): Free Gold, Minor Silver And Pyrite

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2 valid minerals.

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List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification

Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts
ⓘPyrite2.EB.05aFeS2
Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides
ⓘQuartz4.DA.05SiO2

List of minerals for each chemical element

OOxygen
Oⓘ QuartzSiO2
SiSilicon
Siⓘ QuartzSiO2
SSulfur
Sⓘ PyriteFeS2
FeIron
Feⓘ PyriteFeS2

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