Unnamed Hg occurrence [10], El Cerrito, Contra Costa County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Unnamed Hg occurrence [10] | Occurrence |
| El Cerrito | City |
| Contra Costa County | County |
| California | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
37° 55' 2'' North , 122° 17' 25'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kensington | 5,077 (2011) | 1.2km |
| El Cerrito | 23,549 (2011) | 1.9km |
| Albany | 19,735 (2017) | 3.5km |
| East Richmond Heights | 3,280 (2011) | 3.7km |
| Berkeley | 120,972 (2017) | 5.3km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northern California Geological Society | Orinda, California | 11km |
| San Francisco Gem and Mineral Society, Inc. | San Francisco, California | 19km |
| Vallejo Gem & Mineral Society | Vallejo, California | 21km |
| Contra Costa Mineral & Gem Society | Concord, California | 24km |
| East Bay Mineral and Lapidary Club | Hayward, California | 32km |
A Hg occurrence located in sec. 22, T1N, R4W, MDM, 1.8 km (1.1 miles; 5,900 feet) E of El Cerrito center, on the W slope of the Berkeley Hills N of Berkeley. MRDS database accuracy for this location is not stated.
Claim location is indefinite, but it is in the vicinity of the symbol as shown on the relevant topo map. It occurs in silicified rhyolite breccia. It is a prominent knob.
Local rocks include rocks of the Franciscan Complex, unit 1 (Coast Ranges).
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| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10029589 |
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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
USA
- California
- Diablo RangeMountain Range
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