Big Stick Mine, Quartz Mountain (1), Madera County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Big Stick Mine | Mine |
| Quartz Mountain (1) | Mountain |
| Madera County | County |
| California | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
37° 11' 11'' North , 119° 40' 60'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yosemite Lakes | 4,952 (2011) | 7.9km |
| Coarsegold | 1,840 (2011) | 8.6km |
| Oakhurst | 2,829 (2011) | 16.0km |
| Bass Lake | 527 (2011) | 18.5km |
| Ahwahnee | 2,246 (2011) | 20.3km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mariposa Gem & Mineral Club | Mariposa, California | 42km |
| Fresno Gem & Mineral Society | Fresno, California | 49km |
A former lode Au mine located in the E½SW¼ (estimated) sec. 33, T8S, R21E, MDM, 0.6 km (1,800 feet) SSE of Quartz Mountain (1) and 8.6 km (5.3 miles) S of Coarsegold, and about 1,200 feet SSE of Quartz Mountain (on the slopes of the mountain) (unpatented land). MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 1,000 meters. This locality is uncertain. Location estimated from topo map. Reported to be 3 miles NE of Kelshaw Corners on Quartz Mountain.
Mineralization is a vein deposit with a 2 foot thick vein. The ore body is 0.61 meter thick. Local rocks include Mesozoic granitic rocks, unit 3 (Sierra Nevada, Death Valley area, Northern Mojave Desert and Transverse Ranges).
Workings include underground openings comprised of a 30 foot deep shaft.
Select Mineral List Type
Standard Detailed Gallery Strunz Chemical ElementsGallery:
List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification
| Group 1 - Elements | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ⓘ | Gold | 1.AA.05 | Au |
| Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides | |||
| ⓘ | Quartz | 4.DA.05 | SiO2 |
List of minerals for each chemical element
| O | Oxygen | |
|---|---|---|
| O | ⓘ Quartz | SiO2 |
| Si | Silicon | |
| Si | ⓘ Quartz | SiO2 |
| Au | Gold | |
| Au | ⓘ Gold | Au |
Other Databases
| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10035058 |
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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
USA
- Sierra NevadaMountain Range
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