Byron plant, Byron, Contra Costa County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Byron plant | - not defined - |
| Byron | Census-designated Place |
| Contra Costa County | County |
| California | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
37° 52' 1'' North , 121° 39' 39'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Byron | 1,277 (2011) | 2.0km |
| Discovery Bay | 13,352 (2011) | 7.0km |
| Brentwood | 58,968 (2017) | 7.8km |
| Knightsen | 1,568 (2011) | 11.3km |
| Mountain House | 9,675 (2011) | 14.0km |
Nearest Clubs:
Local clubs are the best way to get access to collecting localities
Local clubs are the best way to get access to collecting localities
| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Antioch Lapidary Club | Antioch, California | 20km |
| Livermore Valley Lithophiles | Livermore, California | 23km |
| Stockton Lapidary & Mineral Club | Stockton, California | 34km |
| Contra Costa Mineral & Gem Society | Concord, California | 35km |
| Mineral & Gem Society of Castro Valley | Hayward, California | 43km |
A silica deposit/mine/pit located in the SE¼SE¼ sec. 5, T1S, R3E, MDM, 2.1 km (1.3 miles; 7,000 feet) W of Byron. Owned & operated by Unimin Corporation, California (1990). MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 100 meters.
Local rocks include Eocene marine rocks and/or Miocene marine rocks.
Workings include unspecified surface openings.
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| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10076511 |
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Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
North AmericaContinent
North America PlateTectonic Plate
- California Central ValleyAccretionary Complex
- Great Valley BasinBasin
- Great Valley DomainDomain
USA
- California
- Diablo RangeMountain Range
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