Vitric Tuff Deposit

Pumice occurrence · Elko County, Nevada

OccurrencePumiceSurfaceUSGS MRDS

Location

StateNevada
CountyElko
Coordinates41.13551, -114.99899

Commodities

PrimaryPumice

Mine Details

StatusOccurrence
TypeSurface
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10124736
This siteNearby records

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Nearest Recorded Sites

SiteDistanceCommodityStatus
Vitric Tuff Deposit1.2 miPumiceOccurrence
Wells Pumice1.6 miPumicePast Producer
Hot Sulphur Springs1.6 miGeothermalUnknown
Wells City Pit2.1 miSand and Gravel, ConstructionPast Producer
Big Ledge Mine2.4 miBarite Barium OreAbandoned
Sandstone Mine2.5 miStone, Crushed/BrokenUnknown
Hot Springs Near Wells3.2 miGeothermalUnknown
Nevada Picture Rock3.2 miStone, DimensionPast Producer
Reberta4.2 miLeadUnknown
Marble Occurrence5.3 miMarble, DimensionUnknown
Marble Occurrence5.5 miLimestone, GeneralUnknown
Wells, Southwest5.6 miMarble, DimensionOccurrence

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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