Section 21 prospects, Pyramid Mining District, Washoe County, Nevada, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Section 21 prospects | Group of Prospects |
| Pyramid Mining District | Mining District |
| Washoe County | County |
| Nevada | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
39° 50' 58'' North , 119° 37' 37'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Group of Prospects
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sutcliffe | 253 (2011) | 11.4km |
| Nixon | 374 (2011) | 23.1km |
| Spanish Springs | 15,064 (2011) | 23.3km |
| Lemmon Valley | 5,040 (2011) | 30.1km |
| Sun Valley | 19,299 (2011) | 30.9km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Comstock Gold Prospectors | Reno, Nevada | 39km |
| Reno Gem and Mineral Society | Reno, Nevada | 39km |
Mindat Locality ID:
43301
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:2:43301:6
GUID (UUID V4):
314d9779-69d6-492d-8a63-78867d14d465
Sec 21 T21N R23E
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| ⓘ Acanthite Formula: Ag2S |
| ⓘ Baryte Formula: BaSO4 |
| ⓘ Bornite Formula: Cu5FeS4 |
| ⓘ Calcite Formula: CaCO3 Localities: |
| ⓘ Cassiterite Formula: SnO2 |
| ⓘ Chalcocite Formula: Cu2S |
| ⓘ Chalcopyrite Formula: CuFeS2 |
| ⓘ Enargite Formula: Cu3AsS4 |
| ⓘ Galena Formula: PbS Localities: |
| ⓘ Gold Formula: Au |
| ⓘ Malachite Formula: Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
| ⓘ Pyrite Formula: FeS2 Localities: |
| ⓘ Quartz Formula: SiO2 |
| ⓘ Quartz var. Chalcedony Formula: SiO2 |
| ⓘ Sphalerite Formula: ZnS Localities: |
| ⓘ 'Tetrahedrite Subgroup' Formula: Cu6(Cu4C2+2)Sb4S12S |
| ⓘ Tsumebite ? Formula: Pb2Cu(PO4)(SO4)(OH) |
Gallery:
List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification
| Group 1 - Elements | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ⓘ | Gold | 1.AA.05 | Au |
| Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts | |||
| ⓘ | Chalcocite | 2.BA.05 | Cu2S |
| ⓘ | Bornite | 2.BA.15 | Cu5FeS4 |
| ⓘ | Acanthite | 2.BA.35 | Ag2S |
| ⓘ | Sphalerite | 2.CB.05a | ZnS |
| ⓘ | Chalcopyrite | 2.CB.10a | CuFeS2 |
| ⓘ | Galena | 2.CD.10 | PbS |
| ⓘ | Pyrite | 2.EB.05a | FeS2 |
| ⓘ | 'Tetrahedrite Subgroup' | 2.GB.05 | Cu6(Cu4C2+2)Sb4S12S |
| ⓘ | Enargite | 2.KA.05 | Cu3AsS4 |
| Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides | |||
| ⓘ | Quartz var. Chalcedony | 4.DA.05 | SiO2 |
| ⓘ | 4.DA.05 | SiO2 | |
| ⓘ | Cassiterite | 4.DB.05 | SnO2 |
| Group 5 - Nitrates and Carbonates | |||
| ⓘ | Calcite | 5.AB.05 | CaCO3 |
| ⓘ | Malachite | 5.BA.10 | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
| Group 7 - Sulphates, Chromates, Molybdates and Tungstates | |||
| ⓘ | Baryte | 7.AD.35 | BaSO4 |
| Group 8 - Phosphates, Arsenates and Vanadates | |||
| ⓘ | Tsumebite ? | 8.BG.05 | Pb2Cu(PO4)(SO4)(OH) |
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| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10125592 |
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Localities in this Region
- Nevada
- Washoe County
- Pyramid Mining District
- Section 21 prospects
- Pyramid Mining District
- Washoe County
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