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Whiskey Canyon prospect, Lewis Mining District, Lander County, Nevada, USAi
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
40° 26' 27'' North , 116° 53' 16'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
40.44101,-116.88788
GeoHash:
G#: 9rhyh4hcf
GRN:
N27W65
Type:
Prospect
Köppen climate type:
BSk : Cold semi-arid (steppe) climate
Nearest Settlements:
PlacePopulationDistance
Battle Mountain3,635 (2011)22.7km
Crescent Valley392 (2011)26.5km
Mindat Locality ID:
64570
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:2:64570:9
GUID (UUID V4):
0


Structure: Roberts Mtns. Thrust, At Depth.

Alteration: Oxidation

Deposit: Vein in shear zone this prospect encompasses several older claims, one of which (treasure vault) has been mentioned separately. The prospect is currently being explored for Au-Ag potential by noranda co., and drilling operations are under way.

Development: Currently being explored by noranda co.

Rock formation(s): Quarte Monzonite
Valmy Formation;Antler Peak Limestone


Ore(s): Intersection Of Yankey Fault-Vein With Whisky Canyon Thrust

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4 valid minerals.

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Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts
ⓘPyrite2.EB.05aFeS2
ⓘNeyite2.JB.25iAg2Cu6Pb25Bi26S68
Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides
ⓘHematite4.CB.05Fe2O3
Group 7 - Sulphates, Chromates, Molybdates and Tungstates
ⓘSerpierite7.DD.30Ca(Cu,Zn)4(SO4)2(OH)6 · 3H2O
Unclassified
ⓘ'Limonite'-

List of minerals for each chemical element

HHydrogen
Hⓘ SerpieriteCa(Cu,Zn)4(SO4)2(OH)6 · 3H2O
OOxygen
Oⓘ HematiteFe2O3
Oⓘ SerpieriteCa(Cu,Zn)4(SO4)2(OH)6 · 3H2O
SSulfur
Sⓘ NeyiteAg2Cu6Pb25Bi26S68
Sⓘ PyriteFeS2
Sⓘ SerpieriteCa(Cu,Zn)4(SO4)2(OH)6 · 3H2O
CaCalcium
Caⓘ SerpieriteCa(Cu,Zn)4(SO4)2(OH)6 · 3H2O
FeIron
Feⓘ HematiteFe2O3
Feⓘ PyriteFeS2
CuCopper
Cuⓘ NeyiteAg2Cu6Pb25Bi26S68
Cuⓘ SerpieriteCa(Cu,Zn)4(SO4)2(OH)6 · 3H2O
ZnZinc
Znⓘ SerpieriteCa(Cu,Zn)4(SO4)2(OH)6 · 3H2O
AgSilver
Agⓘ NeyiteAg2Cu6Pb25Bi26S68
PbLead
Pbⓘ NeyiteAg2Cu6Pb25Bi26S68
BiBismuth
Biⓘ NeyiteAg2Cu6Pb25Bi26S68

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References

Tingley, J.V., (1969), Reconnaissance Report, Mendive Claims, Whisky Canyon Area, Lander Co. Nev Unpublished Report on File at Nev. Bureau of Mines and Geol
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