Reay deposit (Ace of Diamonds; Graves claims), Tesla, Livermore Mining District (Tesla District), Alameda County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Reay deposit (Ace of Diamonds; Graves claims) | Deposit |
| Tesla | - not defined - |
| Livermore Mining District (Tesla District) | Mining District |
| Alameda County | County |
| California | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
37° 37' 41'' North , 121° 35' 53'' West
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Livermore | 88,126 (2017) | 16.1km |
| Mountain House | 9,675 (2011) | 17.9km |
| Tracy | 87,075 (2017) | 19.6km |
| Pleasanton | 79,510 (2017) | 24.6km |
| Sunol | 913 (2011) | 25.9km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Livermore Valley Lithophiles | Livermore, California | 16km |
| Santa Clara Valley Gem & Mineral Society | San Jose, California | 41km |
| Mineral & Gem Society of Castro Valley | Hayward, California | 43km |
| East Bay Mineral and Lapidary Club | Hayward, California | 44km |
| Stockton Lapidary & Mineral Club | Stockton, California | 45km |
A Mn occurrence located in the center E½W½ sec. 36, T3S, R3E, MDM, 1.3 km (0.8 mile; 4,400 feet) SSE of Tesla, S and E of Corral Hollow, on private land. Discovered in 1918. Owned by Fred Shidaker (1950). Owned by W. R. Reay, California (1974). MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 1,000 meters. One ore exposure is on the line between secs. 35 & 36. Another lies 300 yards to the E, near the top of the ridge and further E.
Mineralization is black Mn oxides mixed with chert. Local rocks include rocks of the Franciscan Complex, unit 1 (Coast Ranges).
Workings include unspecified surface openings. No development.
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| ⓘ 'Manganese Oxides' |
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| ⓘ | 'Manganese Oxides' | - | |
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| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10027962 |
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Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
North AmericaContinent
- Coast MountainsMountain Range
North America PlateTectonic Plate
- California Coast RangesAccretionary Complex
- Franciscan DomainDomain
- Sonoma-Livermore BasinBasin
USA
- California
- Diablo RangeMountain Range
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