Mine detail: Eureka Tunnel

Previously called ''

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Location

Lat / long: 39.47965, -115.99257

Resource(M)

Primary: Gold, Lead, Silver
Ore: Tetrahedrite
Gangue: Calcite, Quartz
Orebody form: IRREGULAR, PODS, PIPELIKE BODY
Discovery year: 1881

Production

Operation type: Unknown
Production size: Medium
Development status: Past Producer
First production started: 1880

Geology

Host rock:Hamburg Dolomite
Host type:Dolomite
Structure:Faults

References

MRDSM232358
DEP10044772
Reference{Deposit:: ROBERTS R.J., ET AL (1967) GEOLOGY & MINERAL RESOURCES OF EUREKA CO. NEV., NEV. BUREAU OF MINES BULL 64}{Deposit:: U.S. BUREAU OF MINES (ELY) MILS NO. 117, REFERENCE NO. 3201100113}{Deposit:: NOLAN T.B. (1962) THE EUREKA MINING DISTRICT, NEVADA, USGS PP. 406}
ReporterKirkham, Richard A.