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Opal Mountain Mine, Spencer, Clark County, Idaho, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Opal Mountain Mine | Mine |
| Spencer | - not defined - |
| Clark County | County |
| Idaho | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
44° 22' 47'' North , 112° 5' 43'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dubois | 606 (2017) | 25.1km |
| Lima | 222 (2017) | 48.6km |
| Parker | 298 (2017) | 53.9km |
| Saint Anthony | 3,542 (2011) | 56.5km |
| Teton | 709 (2017) | 64.2km |
Other/historical names associated with this locality:
Consolation Mine
The Opal Mountain Mine and adjoining Consolation Mine are patented (private deeded land) mining claims on Opal Mountain in the Targhee National Forest near Spencer, Idaho.
This mine is often confused with the Spencer Opal (Stetler Mine) just to the east. Material from both mines is indistinguishable.
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Standard Detailed Gallery Strunz Chemical ElementsDetailed Mineral List:
| ⓘ Opal Formula: SiO2 · nH2O References: |
| ⓘ Opal var. Precious Opal Formula: SiO2 · nH2O References: |
Gallery:
List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification
| Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ⓘ | Opal | 4.DA.10 | SiO2 · nH2O |
| ⓘ | var. Precious Opal | 4.DA.10 | SiO2 · nH2O |
List of minerals for each chemical element
| H | Hydrogen | |
|---|---|---|
| H | ⓘ Opal | SiO2 · nH2O |
| H | ⓘ Opal var. Precious Opal | SiO2 · nH2O |
| O | Oxygen | |
| O | ⓘ Opal | SiO2 · nH2O |
| O | ⓘ Opal var. Precious Opal | SiO2 · nH2O |
| Si | Silicon | |
| Si | ⓘ Opal | SiO2 · nH2O |
| Si | ⓘ Opal var. Precious Opal | SiO2 · nH2O |
Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
North AmericaContinent
- Rocky MountainsMountain Range
North America PlateTectonic Plate
- Northern Rocky MountainsWide Rift
- Wyoming DomainDomain
USA
- Snake River DownwarpBasin
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Opal Mountain Mine, Spencer, Clark County, Idaho, USA