Monte Cristo prospect, Miracle Hot Springs (Hobo Hot Springs), Kern River Uranium Mining District, Kern County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Monte Cristo prospect | Prospect |
| Miracle Hot Springs (Hobo Hot Springs) | Hot Springs |
| Kern River Uranium Mining District | Mining District |
| Kern County | County |
| California | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
35° 33' 30'' North , 118° 34' 38'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bodfish | 1,956 (2011) | 8.4km |
| Lake Isabella | 3,466 (2011) | 11.5km |
| Squirrel Mountain Valley | 547 (2011) | 16.8km |
| Mountain Mesa | 777 (2011) | 17.9km |
| Alta Sierra | 7,047 (2016) | 19.3km |
Nearest Clubs:
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Local clubs are the best way to get access to collecting localities
| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kern County Mineral Society | Bakersfield, California | 45km |
| San Joaquin Valley Lapidary Society | Bakersfield, California | 45km |
| Tehachapi Valley Gem & Mineral Society | Tehachapi, California | 49km |
An U occurrence/prospect located in sec. 19, T27S, R32E, MDM, 4.3 km (2.7 miles) WSW of Miracle Hot Springs, on National Forest land. MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 100 meters.
Local rocks include Mesozoic granitic rocks, unit 3 (Sierra Nevada, Death Valley area, Northern Mojave Desert and Transverse Ranges).
Select Mineral List Type
Standard Detailed Gallery Strunz Chemical ElementsDetailed Mineral List:
| ⓘ Autunite Formula: Ca(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 10-12H2O Description: Occurs with carnotite coating calcite crystals in vugs and veins. |
| ⓘ Calcite Formula: CaCO3 Description: Occurs as crystals coated by autunite and carnotite. |
| ⓘ Carnotite Formula: K2(UO2)2(VO4)2 · 3H2O Description: Occurs with autunite coating calcite crystals in vugs and veins. |
Gallery:
List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification
| Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ⓘ | Carnotite | 4.HB.05 | K2(UO2)2(VO4)2 · 3H2O |
| Group 5 - Nitrates and Carbonates | |||
| ⓘ | Calcite | 5.AB.05 | CaCO3 |
| Group 8 - Phosphates, Arsenates and Vanadates | |||
| ⓘ | Autunite | 8.EB.05 | Ca(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 10-12H2O |
List of minerals for each chemical element
| H | Hydrogen | |
|---|---|---|
| H | ⓘ Autunite | Ca(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 10-12H2O |
| H | ⓘ Carnotite | K2(UO2)2(VO4)2 · 3H2O |
| C | Carbon | |
| C | ⓘ Calcite | CaCO3 |
| O | Oxygen | |
| O | ⓘ Autunite | Ca(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 10-12H2O |
| O | ⓘ Calcite | CaCO3 |
| O | ⓘ Carnotite | K2(UO2)2(VO4)2 · 3H2O |
| P | Phosphorus | |
| P | ⓘ Autunite | Ca(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 10-12H2O |
| K | Potassium | |
| K | ⓘ Carnotite | K2(UO2)2(VO4)2 · 3H2O |
| Ca | Calcium | |
| Ca | ⓘ Autunite | Ca(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 10-12H2O |
| Ca | ⓘ Calcite | CaCO3 |
| V | Vanadium | |
| V | ⓘ Carnotite | K2(UO2)2(VO4)2 · 3H2O |
| U | Uranium | |
| U | ⓘ Autunite | Ca(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 10-12H2O |
| U | ⓘ Carnotite | K2(UO2)2(VO4)2 · 3H2O |
Other Databases
| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10285080 |
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Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
North AmericaContinent
North America PlateTectonic Plate
- Mojave DomainDomain
- Sierra Nevada BatholithVolcanic Arc
USA
- Sierra NevadaMountain Range
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References
(n.d.) Minerals Availability System (MAS), U.S. Bureau of Mines.file #0060290831
