Fish Canyon, Castaic, Sierra Pelona Mts (Sierra Pelona Range), Los Angeles County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Fish Canyon | Canyon |
| Castaic | - not defined - |
| Sierra Pelona Mts (Sierra Pelona Range) | Mountain Range |
| Los Angeles County | County |
| California | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
34° 36' 6'' North , 118° 39' 52'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Castaic | 19,015 (2011) | 13.1km |
| Val Verde | 2,468 (2011) | 17.4km |
| Valencia | 148,456 (2012) | 18.3km |
| Lake Hughes | 649 (2011) | 21.7km |
| Green Valley | 1,027 (2011) | 23.0km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sierra Pelona Rock Club | Newhall, California | 27km |
| Del Air Rockhounds Club | Northridge, California | 43km |
| Antelope Valley Gem and Mineral Club | Lancaster, California | 49km |
A valley.
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Mineral list contains entries from the region specified including sub-localities1 valid mineral.
Detailed Mineral List:
| ⓘ Thorite Formula: Th(SiO4) Colour: Black Description: Occurs as grains in a silica-cemented feldspar breccia. The host rock is stained yellow and red and fluoresces yellow-green (SW UV). |
| ⓘ Thorite var. Uranothorite Formula: (Th,U)SiO4 Colour: Black Description: Occurs as grains in a silica-cemented feldspar breccia. The host rock is stained yellow and red and fluoresces yellow-green (SW UV). |
Gallery:
List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification
| Group 9 - Silicates | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ⓘ | Thorite | 9.AD.30 | Th(SiO4) |
| ⓘ | var. Uranothorite | 9.AD.30 | (Th,U)SiO4 |
List of minerals for each chemical element
| O | Oxygen | |
|---|---|---|
| O | ⓘ Thorite | Th(SiO4) |
| O | ⓘ Thorite var. Uranothorite | (Th,U)SiO4 |
| Si | Silicon | |
| Si | ⓘ Thorite | Th(SiO4) |
| Si | ⓘ Thorite var. Uranothorite | (Th,U)SiO4 |
| Th | Thorium | |
| Th | ⓘ Thorite | Th(SiO4) |
| Th | ⓘ Thorite var. Uranothorite | (Th,U)SiO4 |
| U | Uranium | |
| U | ⓘ Thorite var. Uranothorite | (Th,U)SiO4 |
Localities in this Region
- California
- Los Angeles County
- Sierra Pelona Mts (Sierra Pelona Range)
- Castaic
- Fish Canyon
- Castaic
- Sierra Pelona Mts (Sierra Pelona Range)
- Los Angeles County
Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
North AmericaContinent
North America Plate
- Central Coastal BasinBasin
- Mojave DomainDomain
- Peninsular Ranges BatholithVolcanic Arc
Pacific PlateTectonic Plate
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