Excelsior tunnel, Prospect Ridge, Eureka Mining District, Eureka County, Nevada, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Excelsior tunnel | Tunnel |
| Prospect Ridge | Ridge |
| Eureka Mining District | Mining District |
| Eureka County | County |
| Nevada | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
39° 27' 53'' North , 115° 59' 31'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eureka | 610 (2011) | 6.0km |
Structure: Diamond Tunnel Thrust
Deposit: From 1873 to 1897, 1,759 tons of ore was produced, with a value of $89,762. The property is located at the southern end of prospect ridge, one of five mineralized blocks in the district. Today the working are probably part of the diamond mine. ; info.src : 1 pub lit ore occurs As replacemnt of dolomite along fractured zones.
Development: FROM 1873 TO 1897, 1759 TONS ORE WERE PRODUCED, VALUED AT $89,762.
Rock formation(s): Hamburg Dolomite
Ore(s): Fractured Permeable Zones
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| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10044794 |
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