Unnamed Diatomite deposits (1), California Aquaduct Dos Amigos Pumping Station, Merced County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Unnamed Diatomite deposits (1) | Group of Deposits |
| California Aquaduct Dos Amigos Pumping Station | - not defined - |
| Merced County | County |
| California | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
36° 55' 60'' North , 120° 51' 49'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Group of Deposits
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Los Banos | 37,457 (2017) | 13.9km |
| South Dos Palos | 1,620 (2011) | 19.0km |
| Volta | 246 (2011) | 19.1km |
| Dos Palos | 5,125 (2017) | 21.9km |
| Dos Palos Y | 323 (2011) | 24.0km |
A diatomaceous earth deposit located in sec. 34, T11S, R10E, MDM, 3.3 km (2.0 miles) WNW of the pumping station. MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 1,000 meters.
Local rocks include Upper Cretaceous marine rocks, unit 1 (Upper Great Valley Sequence).
Workings include 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: | 10207641 |
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Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
North AmericaContinent
North America PlateTectonic Plate
- California Coast RangesAccretionary Complex
- Great Valley BasinBasin
- Great Valley DomainDomain
- San Joaquin BasinBasin
USA
- California
- Diablo RangeMountain Range
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References
(n.d.) Minerals Availability System (MAS), U.S. Bureau of Mines.file ID #0060470016
