Unnamed Diatomite occurrence [1], Badwater Springs, Saline Valley, Inyo County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Unnamed Diatomite occurrence [1] | Occurrence |
| Badwater Springs | Group of Springs |
| Saline Valley | Valley |
| Inyo County | County |
| California | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
36° 48' 35'' North , 117° 53' 35'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lone Pine | 2,035 (2015) | 27.3km |
| Independence | 669 (2011) | 27.3km |
| Big Pine | 1,756 (2014) | 52.9km |
| Wilkerson | 563 (2011) | 68.2km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lone Pine Gem & Mineral Society | Lone Pine, California | 27km |
A former diatomaceous earth mine located in T13S, R37E, MDM, 2.4 km (1.5 miles) N of Badwater Springs, 6.5 km (4.0 miles) NW of "The Dunes" (coordinates of record), and 3.9 km (2.5 miles) SE of Willow Creek Camp, along the lower reaches of Willow Creek, on the western margin of Saline Valley, on National Park Service wilderness land (Death Valley National Park/Death Valley Wilderness). MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 10,000 meters.
Local rocks include Quaternary alluvium and marine deposits.
Workings included unspecified surface openings/operations.
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Standard Detailed Gallery Strunz Chemical ElementsMineral List
1 valid mineral.
Rock Types Recorded
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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: | 10114829 |
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Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
North AmericaContinent
North America PlateTectonic Plate
- Antler Foreland BasinBasin
- Basin and Range BasinsBasin
- Mojave DomainDomain
- Southern Basin and RangeWide Rift
USA
- Death Valley National ParkNational Park
- Sierra NevadaMountain Range
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