Chaparral prospect, Chrome Mountain, Pardee Mining District, Amador County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Chaparral prospect | Prospect |
| Chrome Mountain | Mountain |
| Pardee Mining District | Mining District |
| Amador County | County |
| California | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
38° 18' 12'' North , 120° 51' 41'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Buena Vista | 429 (2011) | 4.6km |
| Ione | 7,000 (2017) | 8.3km |
| Martell | 282 (2011) | 9.1km |
| Jackson | 4,649 (2017) | 9.1km |
| Camanche North Shore | 979 (2017) | 10.4km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Amador County Gem & Mineral Society | Sutter Creek, California | 11km |
| Calaveras Gem & Mineral Society | Angels Camp, California | 38km |
| El Dorado County Mineral and Gem Society | Placerville, California | 48km |
| Gold Country Treasure Seekers | Placerville, California | 48km |
A Cu occurrence/prospect located in sec. 10, T5N, R10E, MDM, 2.9 km (1.8 miles) NW of Chrome Mountain (coordinates of record), S of Jackson Creek, on private land. Discovered in 1864. Operated in the 1860's. Now owned by the East Bay Municipal Utility District, Oakland, California (Pardee Reservoir land). MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 1,000 meters.
Mineralization is hosted in diabase, amphibolite and schist. The ore is decomposed ironstone and sulfides. Local rocks include Mesozoic volcanic rocks, unit 2 (Western Sierra Foothills and Western Klamath Mountains).
Workings include underground openings with an overall depth of 36.58 meters and comprised of 1 shaft.
List of minerals for each chemical element
Other Databases
| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10095040 |
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Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
North AmericaContinent
North America PlateTectonic Plate
- Foothills-Wallowa DomainDomain
- Sierra Nevada BatholithVolcanic Arc
USA
- California
- Mother Lode BeltBelt
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