A Cu occurrence/prospect located in sec. 6, T18N, R6W, MDM, 0.8 km (2,600 feet) NW of Sugarloaf Hill, along Salt Creek. Operated by D. A. and K. L. Gilman. MRDS database accuracy for this location is not stated.

Local rocks include rocks of the Franciscan melange.

Mineralization is a Cu deposit hosted in serpentinite. Ore includes native copper.

Workings include underground openings with a length of 60.96 meters (200 foot adit).

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ⓘ Native Copper

1 valid mineral.

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ⓘ Native Copper

Formula: Cu

Description: Pieces of native copper to 2 pounds (1 kg).

References:

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

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List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification

Group 1 - Elements
ⓘ	Native Copper	1.AA.05	Cu

List of minerals for each chemical element

Cu	Copper
Cu	ⓘ Native Copper	Cu

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Link to USGS MRDS:	10092271

Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality

North AmericaContinent

Coast MountainsMountain Range

North America PlateTectonic Plate

California Coast RangesAccretionary Complex
Franciscan DomainDomain
Round Valley BasinBasin

USA

California
- Coastal RangeMountain Range

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References

O’Brien, J.C. & Lewis Timothy Braun (1952), Mines and mineral resources of Glenn County, California: California Journal of Mines and Geology (Report 48): 48(1): 48.

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

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