The mountains of Idaho contain veins of gold, silver, lead, zinc, cobalt, copper, and many other rare minerals.
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The Copper Wars (between miners and mine owners) and some of the Indian wars were fought in Idaho.
the state insect of Idaho is the Monarch Butterfly. (note:people state it different on the web, but I proof-checked mine)
The three major molybdenum mines in the United States were the Henderson Mine located in Colorado, the Thompson Creek Mine located in Idaho, and the Questa Mine located in New Mexico
The web address of the Sierra Silver Mine Tour is: http://www.silverminetour.org
You shouldn't say Idaho because in some people's minds, [Like mine] it really is "I Da Hoe," if you say it slow enough, need proof? Try to say "Idaho" Slowly!
The phone number of the Sierra Silver Mine Tour is: 208-752-5151.
The address of the Sierra Silver Mine Tour is: 420 5Th St, Wallace, ID 83873-0712
Idaho is known as the 'GEM' state because nearly every known gem stone has been found in the state of Idaho. In addition, there are only two places in the world where 'STAR GARNETS' are found, Idaho is one and the other is in the Himalayan Mountains of India. Idaho is the only place where 'SIX Sided Garnets' have been found.It's because of the gems they mine from there! Isn't that cool!
Idaho is known as the 'GEM' state because nearly every known gem stone has been found in the state of Idaho. In addition, there are only two places in the world where 'STAR GARNETS' are found, Idaho is one and the other is in the Himalayan Mountains of India. Idaho is the only place where 'SIX Sided Garnets' have been found.
Yes, if it is sterling Silver. though to stabilize the silver Nickel is added. Mine run well have a lot of mineral & other metals mix in. Idaho their is a mine that 97.5% silver came out of. it had arsenic.
James Brock has written: 'The Sunshine Mine disaster' -- subject(s): Poetry, Silver mines and mining, Silver miners, Mines and mineral resources, Sunshine Mine Disaster, Kellogg, Idaho, 1972, Mine accidents 'Nearly Florida' 'Gods & money'