Sec 28 T29N R47E
Structure: Deposit In Upper Plate Of Roberts Mtn Thrust Imbricate Thrusts And High Angle Basin Range Faults

Alteration: County Rocks Argillized About The Ore Zones

Deposit: Fault zone developement consists of a small pit and a short adit ; info.src : 1 pub lit

Geology: A series of reddish and white volcanic rocks, interbedded with black chert cap the ridge upon which the prospect is located. (morrissey)

Rock formation(s): Valmy Formation

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ⓘ Turquoise

Formula: CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈ · 4H₂O

References:

Stewart, John H., McKee, Edwin H., Stager, Harold K. (1977) Geology and Mineral Deposits of Lander County, Nevada. Bulletin 88. Nevada Bureau of Mines

(2005) Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS), US Geological Survey.

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Group 8 - Phosphates, Arsenates and Vanadates
ⓘ	Turquoise	8.DD.15	CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈ · 4H₂O

List of minerals for each chemical element

H	Hydrogen
H	ⓘ Turquoise	CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈ · 4H₂O
O	Oxygen
O	ⓘ Turquoise	CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈ · 4H₂O
Al	Aluminium
Al	ⓘ Turquoise	CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈ · 4H₂O
P	Phosphorus
P	ⓘ Turquoise	CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈ · 4H₂O
Cu	Copper
Cu	ⓘ Turquoise	CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈ · 4H₂O

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Link to USGS MRDS:	10044870

Localities in this Region

USA

Nevada
- Lander County
  - Bullion Mining District
    - No Name No. 1 prospect
      - Noonday Claims

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