Eureka Croesus mine, Prospect Ridge, Eureka Mining District, Eureka County, Nevada, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Eureka Croesus mine | Mine |
| Prospect Ridge | Ridge |
| Eureka Mining District | Mining District |
| Eureka County | County |
| Nevada | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
39° 28' 26'' North , 115° 58' 48'' West
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eureka | 610 (2011) | 4.6km |
Other/historical names associated with this locality:
Croesus Mine
Structure: More Abundant Ne Striking Transverse Faults
Deposit: Ore occurs As replacements of dolomite at intersections of faults and fissures, As steeply-dipping shoots or pipes from 1917 to 1923 5,817 tons of ore was produced. The property lies along the dunderberg-windfall belt, one of five mineralized blocks in the district. The mine includes the workings of the california tunnel, the connelly shaft, and the catlin shaft. ; info.src : 1 pub lit
Development: 5817 tons ore were produced from 1917 to 1923
Geology: The ore is present As steeply dipping continuous shoots or pipes
Rock formation(s): Hamburg Dolomite
Ore(s): Intersections Of Faults And Fissures
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| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10103988 |
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North AmericaContinent
North America PlateTectonic Plate
- Antler Foreland BasinBasin
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- Mojave DomainDomain
- Northern Basin and RangeWide Rift
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