A diatomite occurrence located in sec. 8, T13S, R11E, MDM, 4.2 km (2.6 miles) NNE of the Little Panoche Detention Dam. MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 500 meters.

Local rocks include Plio-Pleistocene and Pliocene loosely consolidated deposits.

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Standard Detailed Gallery Strunz Chemical Elements

Mineral List

ⓘ Opal

1 valid mineral.

Rock Types Recorded

Note: data is currently VERY limited. Please bear with us while we work towards adding this information!

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ⓘ Diatomite

Detailed Mineral List:

ⓘ Opal

Formula: SiO₂ · nH₂O

References:

(2005) Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS), US Geological Survey.

Gallery:

List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification

Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides
ⓘ	Opal	4.DA.10	SiO₂ · nH₂O

List of minerals for each chemical element

H	Hydrogen
H	ⓘ Opal	SiO₂ · nH₂O
O	Oxygen
O	ⓘ Opal	SiO₂ · nH₂O
Si	Silicon
Si	ⓘ Opal	SiO₂ · nH₂O

Other Databases

Link to USGS MRDS:	10212376

Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality

North AmericaContinent

North America PlateTectonic Plate

California Coast RangesAccretionary Complex
Great Valley BasinBasin
Great Valley DomainDomain
San Joaquin BasinBasin

USA

California
- Diablo RangeMountain Range

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References

(n.d.) Minerals Availability System (MAS), U.S. Bureau of Mines.file ID #0060190005

Briggs, L.I., Jr. (1953), Geology of the Ortigalita Peak quadrangle, California: California Division Mines & Geology Bulletin 167: 58 & Pl. 2.

(2005) Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS), US Geological Survey.

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