Diatomite occurrence · Mineral County, Nevada
| State | Nevada |
| County | Mineral |
| Coordinates | 38.00326, -118.27038 |
| Primary | Diatomite |
| Status | Occurrence |
| Deposit Type | Sedimentary |
| Data Source | USGS MRDS |
| Source ID | 10037571 |
| Site | Distance | Commodity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unnamed Diatomaceous Earth Prospect near Benton, CA | 0.4 mi | Diatomite | Occurrence |
| Unnamed Mine near Benton, CA | 0.4 mi | Diatomite | Past Producer |
| Unnamed Mine near Benton, CA | 0.6 mi | Diatomite | Past Producer |
| Unnamed Gravel Pit near Benton, CA | 1.2 mi | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Occurrence |
| Grefco | 1.2 mi | Diatomite | Past Producer |
| Unnamed Gravel Pit near Benton, CA | 2.4 mi | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Occurrence |
| Unnamed Mine near Benton, CA | 2.6 mi | Diatomite | Past Producer |
| Diatom King Quarries | 2.6 mi | Diatomite | Producer |
| Basalt Mine and Mill | 2.8 mi | Diatomite | Producer |
| Unnamed Mine near Benton, CA | 2.8 mi | Diatomite | Past Producer |
| Dicalite Mine | 2.8 mi | Diatomite | Producer |
| Diatomite Occurrence | 2.9 mi | Diatomite | Occurrence |
This location is classified as a mineral prospect or occurrence — a site where minerals have been identified but no significant mining has taken place. These sites typically have minimal environmental impact but indicate the presence of mineral deposits in the area.