Merritt tunnel, Ruby Hill, Eureka Mining District, Eureka County, Nevada, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Merritt tunnel | Tunnel |
| Ruby Hill | Hill |
| Eureka Mining District | Mining District |
| Eureka County | County |
| Nevada | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
39° 29' 2'' North , 115° 58' 42'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eureka | 610 (2011) | 3.5km |
Deposit: Gold ore is localized by brecciated zones in dolomite located in lower NE W york canyon which was the site of the initial discovery in the district. E. Affranchino of eureka, did some work on the tunnel in the early 60's, but the relatively small amounts of gold-rich ore appear to be unlike the Ag-Pb ore found elsewhere (nolan 1962) ; info.src : 1 pub lit
Development: E. Affranchino did some work on the tunnel in the early 1960's but the small amounts of gold ore are unlike the Pb-Ag ore common to the district
Geology: Cold ore occurs in brecciated dolomite
Rock formation(s): Hansen Creek Dolomite
Ore(s): Fractured Permeable Zones
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| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10044805 |
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