Zanini occurrence, Flonellis, Latrobe Mining District, El Dorado County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Zanini occurrence | Occurrence |
| Flonellis | Unincorporated Community |
| Latrobe Mining District | Mining District |
| El Dorado County | County |
| California | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
38° 35' 22'' North , 120° 57' 13'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shingle Springs | 4,432 (2011) | 8.8km |
| Cameron Park | 18,228 (2011) | 9.3km |
| Plymouth | 960 (2017) | 15.3km |
| Deer Park | 1,384 (2018) | 15.3km |
| El Dorado Hills | 42,108 (2011) | 15.5km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| El Dorado County Mineral and Gem Society | Placerville, California | 21km |
| Gold Country Treasure Seekers | Placerville, California | 21km |
| Amador County Gem & Mineral Society | Sutter Creek, California | 25km |
| Roseville Rock Rollers | Roseville, California | 34km |
| Fossils for Fun Society, Inc. | North Highlands, California | 38km |
A Cr occurrence located in sec. 35, T9N, R9E, MDM, 2.4 km (1.5 miles) NNE of Flonellis and 1.7 km (1.1 miles) WNW of Brandon Corner (Shingle Springs District) (2 miles NE of Latrobe), . Work done during WWI. Prospected. MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 1,000 meters.
Local rocks include Mesozoic volcanic rocks, unit 2 (Western Sierra Foothills and Western Klamath Mountains). No serpentine shown in sec. 35, probably.
Select Mineral List Type
Standard Detailed Gallery Strunz Chemical ElementsGallery:
List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification
| Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ⓘ | Chromite | 4.BB.05 | Fe2+Cr3+2O4 |
List of minerals for each chemical element
| O | Oxygen | |
|---|---|---|
| O | ⓘ Chromite | Fe2+Cr23+O4 |
| Cr | Chromium | |
| Cr | ⓘ Chromite | Fe2+Cr23+O4 |
| Fe | Iron | |
| Fe | ⓘ Chromite | Fe2+Cr23+O4 |
Other Databases
| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10029683 |
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Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
North AmericaContinent
North America PlateTectonic Plate
- Foothills-Wallowa DomainDomain
- Sierra Nevada BatholithVolcanic Arc
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References
(n.d.) Minerals Availability System (MAS), U.S. Bureau of Mines.file #0060170084
