Henebergh tunnel, Round Mountain Mining District, Toquima Range, Nye County, Nevada, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Henebergh tunnel | Adit |
| Round Mountain Mining District | Mining District |
| Toquima Range | Mountain Range |
| Nye County | County |
| Nevada | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
38° 40' 59'' North , 117° 4' 3'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
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Other/historical names associated with this locality:
Rainbow Nos. 1-7
Structure: N55e, 90 Fault Zone.
Alteration: The Aplite Is Almost Completely Altered To Clay Minerals.
Ore(s): Along Fracture Surfaces.
Also field checked in 1993. john and perry henebergh of round mountain, nv located the rainbow nos. 1-7 claims in 1928. these claims, or rather the main adit, are best known as the "heneberg tunnel". Originally located for gold, uranium (autinite) was identified in 1930. the "tunnel" is 411 feet long, has 7 crosscuts, a 202 ft deep winze and a raise to the surface. Ownership passed to carl ford, round mountain, between 1966 and 1974. the perperty is included in the low risk claim group, according to nv blm 1993 master title plats.
Alteration: The Aplite Is Almost Completely Altered To Clay Minerals.
Ore(s): Along Fracture Surfaces.
Also field checked in 1993. john and perry henebergh of round mountain, nv located the rainbow nos. 1-7 claims in 1928. these claims, or rather the main adit, are best known as the "heneberg tunnel". Originally located for gold, uranium (autinite) was identified in 1930. the "tunnel" is 411 feet long, has 7 crosscuts, a 202 ft deep winze and a raise to the surface. Ownership passed to carl ford, round mountain, between 1966 and 1974. the perperty is included in the low risk claim group, according to nv blm 1993 master title plats.
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1 valid mineral.
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List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification
| Group 8 - Phosphates, Arsenates and Vanadates | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ⓘ | Autunite | 8.EB.05 | Ca(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 10-12H2O |
List of minerals for each chemical element
| H | Hydrogen | |
|---|---|---|
| H | ⓘ Autunite | Ca(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 10-12H2O |
| O | Oxygen | |
| O | ⓘ Autunite | Ca(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 10-12H2O |
| P | Phosphorus | |
| P | ⓘ Autunite | Ca(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 10-12H2O |
| Ca | Calcium | |
| Ca | ⓘ Autunite | Ca(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 10-12H2O |
| U | Uranium | |
| U | ⓘ Autunite | Ca(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 10-12H2O |
Other Databases
| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10072146 |
|---|---|
| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10125454 |
Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
North AmericaContinent
North America PlateTectonic Plate
- Antler Foreland BasinBasin
- Basin and Range BasinsBasin
- Golconda-Roberts Mountain DomainDomain
- Northern Basin and RangeWide Rift
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