Copley Diatomite Deposit

OccurrenceDiatomiteUSGS MRDS

Location

StateNevada
CountyPershing
Coordinates40.44406, -118.41542

Commodities

TertiaryDiatomite

Mine Details

StatusOccurrence
Deposit TypeSedimentary
Discovery Year1921
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10042493

What This Means

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.

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