Vitric Tuff Deposit

Pumice occurrence · Elko County, Nevada

OccurrencePumiceUSGS MRDS

Location

StateNevada
CountyElko
Coordinates41.14991, -114.98759

Commodities

PrimaryPumice

Mine Details

StatusOccurrence
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10124286
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Nearest Recorded Sites

SiteDistanceCommodityStatus
Hot Sulphur Springs0.5 miGeothermalUnknown
Wells Pumice0.7 miPumicePast Producer
Vitric Tuff Deposit1.2 miPumiceOccurrence
Sandstone Mine1.4 miStone, Crushed/BrokenUnknown
Nevada Picture Rock2.1 miStone, DimensionPast Producer
Hot Springs Near Wells2.2 miGeothermalUnknown
Wells City Pit2.9 miSand and Gravel, ConstructionPast Producer
Big Ledge Mine2.9 miBarite Barium OreAbandoned
Reberta4.8 miLeadUnknown
West Pequip5.7 miGoldUnknown
Marble Occurrence6.3 miLimestone, GeneralUnknown
Unnamed, Limestone, Chert near Wells, NV6.3 miLimestone, GeneralOccurrence

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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