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Science of the Comstock - Mine Links

Mine Links

Great places to learn more about mining and Nevada

http://www.nma.org National Mining Association home page, look for mining education

http://www.nevadamining.org/ Nevada Mining Association, educational resources, good list of entities to contact for educational materials and information

http://minerals.nv.gov/ Nevada division of minerals home page

http://www.theimage.com/mineral/minerals1.html This amazing database has over 450 photos of 80+ minerals - more of gems - and some in 3D stereoscopic vision! WOW! Click on a mineral type and get a detailed examination of the mineral and where it is found. Awesome, simply awesome!

http://www.mccawschoolofmines.org/ The McCaw School of Mines is an introduction to mining for elementary school students. Though described as a museum the McCaw School of Mines is actually more of a hands on experience. Website of the actual mine

http://www.vcnevada.com/history.htm History of Virginia City, Nevada and the Comstock Lode

https://www.nvenergy.com/company/history.cfm A short history of NV Energy power company

http://nv.gov/ State of Nevada home page

http://leg.state.nv.us/general/nvfacts/index.cfm Facts about Nevada