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Eagle diamond, Waukesha County, Wisconsin, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Eagle diamond | Glacial Erratic (Lost) |
| Waukesha County | County |
| Wisconsin | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
42° 52' 46'' North , 88° 28' 28'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Glacial Erratic (Lost) - last checked 2019
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eagle | 1,974 (2017) | 0.0km |
| North Prairie | 2,158 (2017) | 8.3km |
| Palmyra | 1,776 (2017) | 9.1km |
| Mukwonago | 7,721 (2017) | 11.6km |
| East Troy | 4,295 (2017) | 11.9km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kettle Moraine Geological Society | Pewaukee, Wisconsin | 28km |
| Wisconsin Geological Society | West Allis, Wisconsin | 41km |
The Eagle diamond, a 16.25 yellow diamond, was found by a well digger in 1876 near the town of Eagle. The known human history of this stone ends with its theft from the American Museum of Natural History by "Murph the Surf" in 1964. After the original find, the area was subsequently salted, a hoax later debunked by famous American gemmologist George F. Kunz.
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Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
North AmericaContinent
North America PlateTectonic Plate
- Mazatzal DomainDomain
- Mazatzal TerraneVolcanic Arc
- Michigan BasinBasin
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