Whiskey Canyon prospect, Lewis Mining District, Lander County, Nevada, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Whiskey Canyon prospect | Prospect |
| Lewis Mining District | Mining District |
| Lander County | County |
| Nevada | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
40° 26' 27'' North , 116° 53' 16'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
KΓΆppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Battle Mountain | 3,635 (2011) | 22.7km |
| Crescent Valley | 392 (2011) | 26.5km |
Mindat Locality ID:
64570
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:2:64570:9
GUID (UUID V4):
e046508f-51ea-44c5-b893-bc8bec37ad0f
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.
Rock Types Recorded
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Alphabetical List Tree DiagramDetailed Mineral List:
| β Hematite Formula: Fe2O3 |
| β 'Limonite' |
| β Neyite Formula: Ag2Cu6Pb25Bi26S68 |
| β Pyrite Formula: FeS2 |
| β Serpierite Formula: Ca(Cu,Zn)4(SO4)2(OH)6 · 3H2O |
Gallery:
List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification
| Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| β | Pyrite | 2.EB.05a | FeS2 |
| β | Neyite | 2.JB.25i | Ag2Cu6Pb25Bi26S68 |
| Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides | |||
| β | Hematite | 4.CB.05 | Fe2O3 |
| Group 7 - Sulphates, Chromates, Molybdates and Tungstates | |||
| β | Serpierite | 7.DD.30 | Ca(Cu,Zn)4(SO4)2(OH)6 Β· 3H2O |
| Unclassified | |||
| β | 'Limonite' | - | |
List of minerals for each chemical element
| H | Hydrogen | |
|---|---|---|
| H | β Serpierite | Ca(Cu,Zn)4(SO4)2(OH)6 · 3H2O |
| O | Oxygen | |
| O | β Hematite | Fe2O3 |
| O | β Serpierite | Ca(Cu,Zn)4(SO4)2(OH)6 · 3H2O |
| S | Sulfur | |
| S | β Neyite | Ag2Cu6Pb25Bi26S68 |
| S | β Pyrite | FeS2 |
| S | β Serpierite | Ca(Cu,Zn)4(SO4)2(OH)6 · 3H2O |
| Ca | Calcium | |
| Ca | β Serpierite | Ca(Cu,Zn)4(SO4)2(OH)6 · 3H2O |
| Fe | Iron | |
| Fe | β Hematite | Fe2O3 |
| Fe | β Pyrite | FeS2 |
| Cu | Copper | |
| Cu | β Neyite | Ag2Cu6Pb25Bi26S68 |
| Cu | β Serpierite | Ca(Cu,Zn)4(SO4)2(OH)6 · 3H2O |
| Zn | Zinc | |
| Zn | β Serpierite | Ca(Cu,Zn)4(SO4)2(OH)6 · 3H2O |
| Ag | Silver | |
| Ag | β Neyite | Ag2Cu6Pb25Bi26S68 |
| Pb | Lead | |
| Pb | β Neyite | Ag2Cu6Pb25Bi26S68 |
| Bi | Bismuth | |
| Bi | β Neyite | Ag2Cu6Pb25Bi26S68 |
Other Databases
| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10100738 |
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