Unnamed Cr occurrence [1], Tar Peak, Kings County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Unnamed Cr occurrence [1] | Occurrence |
| Tar Peak | Peak |
| Kings County | County |
| California | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
35° 56' 32'' North , 120° 9' 30'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Avenal | 13,301 (2017) | 7.4km |
| Kettleman City | 1,439 (2011) | 19.1km |
| Coalinga | 16,564 (2017) | 28.5km |
| Huron | 6,836 (2017) | 29.4km |
| Shandon | 1,295 (2011) | 37.4km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Coalinga Rockhound Society | Coalinga, California | 28km |
A reported Cr occurrence located in the NW¼ sec. 8, T23S, R17E, MDM, 2.0 km (1.2 miles) ENE of Tar Peak (coordinates of record and 7.4 km (4.6 miles) SSW of Avenal, along Big Tar Creek (in Big Tar Canyon). MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 1,000 meters.
"An abundance of chromite" reported in the upper 60 feet of the Temblor Sandstone Formation in Big Tar Canyon. Local rocks include Pliocene marine rocks.
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: | 10030616 |
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Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
North AmericaContinent
North America PlateTectonic Plate
- California Coast RangesAccretionary Complex
- Franciscan DomainDomain
- Great Valley BasinBasin
- San Joaquin BasinBasin
USA
- California
- Diablo RangeMountain Range
- Parkfield Mining DistrictMining District
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