Robert Meyer's Photo Gallery
7KN-51QGeorgerobinsonite Pb4(CrO4)2(OH)2FCl , Leadhillite Pb4(CO3)2(SO4)(OH)2 , Bobmeyerite Pb4(Al3Cu)(Si4O12)(S0.5Si0.5O4)(OH)7Cl(H2O)3
Orange crystal of Georgerobinsonite perched on yellow Leadhillite and minor white acicular Bobmeyerite. Most likely from the east wall of the main haulage tunnel of the Collins vein, 500 level (Bideaux, 1980). Associated species on this specimen, although not pictured are leadhillite (yellow), diaboleite, caledonite (green), cerussite, hematite, pinalite, georgerobinsonite, and a number of unidentified species. Ex from the collections of John C. White and Curtis P. Schuh. The field of view is 1.5 mm. Robert Meyer specimen and photograph.
2HH-65MBobmeyerite Pb4(Al3Cu)(Si4O12)(S0.5Si0.5O4)(OH)7Cl(H2O)3
Tiny acicular crystals in aggregates of still larger acicular shape. Most likely from the east wall of the main haulage tunnel of the Collins vein, 500 level (Bideaux, 1980). Associated species on this specimen, although not pictured are leadhillite (yellow), diaboleite, caledonite (green), cerussite, hematite, pinalite, georgerobinsonite, and a number of unidentified species. Ex from the collections of John C. White and Curtis P. Schuh. The field of view is 1.6 mm. Robert Meyer specimen and photograph.
LTD-VK6Bobmeyerite Pb4(Al3Cu)(Si4O12)(S0.5Si0.5O4)(OH)7Cl(H2O)3 , Quartz SiO2
Woolly caterpillar-like aggregates of silky acicular crystals on Quartz. Most likely from the east wall of the main haulage tunnel of the Collins vein, 500 level (Bideaux, 1980). Associated species on this specimen, although not pictured are leadhillite (yellow), diaboleite, caledonite (green), cerussite, hematite, pinalite, georgerobinsonite, and a number of unidentified species. Ex from the collections of John C. White and Curtis P. Schuh. The field of view is 1.5 mm. Robert Meyer specimen and photograph.
E0F-VW9Copper Cu
Dramatic, sharply crystallized copper from the Ray Mine. Note the very sharp octahedron just to the bottom-left of the main branch. From the Linda V. Smith collection, a gift to her as a child by her relatives who worked at the mine. The field of view is 4.2 mm. Robert Meyer photograph.
Timbering in the Arsenate Drift
Timbering in the Arsenate Drift of the Silver Coin Mine. Photograph taken on September 24, 2010. Robert Meyer photograph.
Tailings Piles, Gold Chain Mine
A view of the road traversing the most prominent pile at the lower end of the Gold Chain Mine. Photograph taken on September 20, 2010. Robert Meyer photograph.
Upper Mammoth, Utah. View from the Gold Chain
A view of some buildings in Mammoth as seen from the Gold Chain Mine. Photograph taken on September 20, 2010. Robert Meyer photograph.
Lower Dumps, Gold Chain Mine
The lower dumps of the extensive tailing piles at the Gold Chain Mine. Photograph taken on September 20, 2010. Robert Meyer photograph.
Brushy Dumps at the Gold Chain
Up the draw at the Gold Chain Mine. The dumps become brushy and host to potential varmints. Photograph taken on September 20, 2010. Robert Meyer photograph.
Acidic Vapors from Eagle and Blue Bell shaft
Acidic Mists Streaming from the Shaft of the Eagle and Blue Bell Mine. The fog coming from the shaft that morning had an odor reminiscent of a bottle of concentrated acid. Photograph taken on September 22, 2010. Robert Meyer photograph.
Hoist pillow-block at Eagle and Blue Bell Mine
Huge Pillow Block that holds the Hoist Assembly at the Eagle and Blue Bell Mine. Photograph taken on September 22, 2010. Robert Meyer photograph.
Assay Ovens, Eagle and Blue Bell Mine
Historical Assay Ovens in the Lab Building of the Eagle and Blue Bell Mine. Photograph taken on September 22, 2010. Robert Meyer photograph.
Man-Lifts at Eagle and Blue Bell Mine
Man-Lifts Suspended Over the Shaft at the Eagle and Blue Bell Mine. Note the hand woven belts above the lifts. Photograph taken on September 20, 2010. Robert Meyer photograph.
Headframe and Hoist Building
The Headframe and Hoist Building at the Eagle and Blue Bell Mine. Photograph taken on September 20, 2010. Robert Meyer photograph.
Main Office, Eagle and Blue Bell Mine
Northwest Mining Contingent Waits for Back Pay—Members of PNWFM standing on the front steps of the main office of the Eagle and Blue Bell Mine, just up the hill from Eureka, Utah. The pay window is just inside the door on the right, but on our visit, it seemed “sparsely” manned. Photograph taken on September 22, 2010. Robert Meyer photograph.
Panoramic View of the North Star Mine
A panoramic view of the North Star Mine area. The photograph was taken on September 23, 2010. Robert Meyer photograph.
Tailings Piles, North Star Mine
A view of the tailings piles of the North Star Mine. The photograph was taken on September 21, 2010. Robert Meyer photograph.
The Pros from Dover Have Arrived
Wes Gannaway (on left) and John Dagenais at the North Star Mine-and ready to collect. The photograph was taken on September 21, 2010. Robert Meyer photograph.
Collecting at the Centennial Eureka Mine
Collectors John Dagenais and Wes Gannaway can be seen hunkered down in attempt to brave the wind while collecting at the Centennial Eureka Mine. The windy conditions continued for some time after this, culminating in the development of very dark and threatening clouds, with an occasional thunder boom in the distance. At one point, the wind tore a piece of wrapping paper that I was attempting to maneuver towards a rock I had collected, leaving me with the small fragment in my grasp. When the thunder began, in this very exposed location at over 6000 feet in elevation, it is wise to seek a more sheltered environment and we departed. The photograph was taken on September 21, 2010. Robert Meyer photograph.
East Wall of the Middle Pit
A view taken standing in the same location and roughly 90 degrees from the north and south views, looking up at the south wall of the Middle Pit. The photograph was taken on September 18, 2010. Robert Meyer photograph.
