Unnamed Au occurrence [29], Feather Falls, Feather Falls Mining District, Butte County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Unnamed Au occurrence [29] | Occurrence |
| Feather Falls | Unincorporated Community |
| Feather Falls Mining District | Mining District |
| Butte County | County |
| California | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
39° 36' 20'' North , 121° 16' 9'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Forbestown | 320 (2011) | 9.9km |
| Berry Creek | 1,424 (2011) | 12.3km |
| Clipper Mills | 142 (2011) | 12.6km |
| Challenge-Brownsville | 1,148 (2011) | 15.7km |
| Rackerby | 204 (2017) | 19.5km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Feather River Lapidary & Mineral Society | Oroville, California | 27km |
| Paradise Gem & Mineral Club | Paradise, California | 35km |
| Nevada County Gem & Mineral Society | Grass Valley, California | 47km |
A lode Au occurrence located in the SW¼SW¼ sec. 11, T20N, R6E, MDM, 1.8 km (5,900 feet) NW of Feather Falls (town), along Bryant Ravine, on National Forest land. MRDS database accuracy for this location is not stated.
Mineralization is a quartz vein that strikes N-S in granodiorite. A 3 to 4 foot wide quartz vein in the E½NW¼, strikes NNW in granodiorite. Shows little promise. Local rocks include Mesozoic granitic rocks, unit 3 (Sierra Nevada, Death Valley area, Northern Mojave Desert and Transverse Ranges).
Workings include surface openings comprised of two trenches and a pit.
List of minerals for each chemical element
Other Databases
| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10091970 |
|---|
Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
North AmericaContinent
North America PlateTectonic Plate
- Foothills-Wallowa DomainDomain
- Sierra Nevada BatholithVolcanic Arc
USA
- Sierra NevadaMountain Range
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