Lucky Strike occurrence, Butterfly Peak, San Jacinto Mountains, Riverside County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Lucky Strike occurrence | Occurrence |
| Butterfly Peak | Peak |
| San Jacinto Mountains | Mountain Range |
| Riverside County | County |
| California | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
33° 43' 16'' North , 116° 33' 20'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cathedral City | 53,826 (2017) | 10.6km |
| Palm Springs | 47,371 (2017) | 12.2km |
| Rancho Mirage | 18,083 (2017) | 13.4km |
| Alpine Village | 146 (2006) | 15.1km |
| Idyllwild | 3,583 (2010) | 15.2km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shadow Mountain Gem & Mineral Society | Palm Springs, California | 12km |
| First Class Miners | Yucca Valley, California | 45km |
| Hi-Desert Rockhounds of Morongo Valley | Yucca Valley, California | 45km |
A reported Au occurrence located 11.2 km (7.0 miles) NNE of Butterfly Peak (coordinates of record) and 11.5 km (7.2 miles) W of Rancho Mirage, on Indian reservation land (Agua Caliente Indian Reservation). MRDS database accuracy for this location is not stated.
NOTE: The USGS MRDS database file presents MRDS file #10212666 as a related file; however, it pertains to another locality with a similar name.
Mineralization is hosted in granite. The ore body strikes E-W and dips 45 & 35S at a width of 0.61 meters. The veins intersect at the 50 foot level. The 45S vein has higher Au values and the other vein has higher Ag values. Local rocks include Mesozoic granitic rocks, unit 2 (Peninsular Ranges).
Workings include underground openings comprised of a 45 degree, inclined shaft sunk 150 feet with a 100 foot drift at the 50 foot level and a 150 foot drift on the 150 level. Workings now flooded.
Reportedly 30 inches of sulfide ore carrying 25 ounces Ag and $8 (period values - 1945) of Au/ton.
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3 valid minerals.
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List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification
| Group 1 - Elements | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ⓘ | Silver | 1.AA.05 | Ag |
| Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts | |||
| ⓘ | Pyrite | 2.EB.05a | FeS2 |
| ⓘ | Marcasite | 2.EB.10a | FeS2 |
List of minerals for each chemical element
| S | Sulfur | |
|---|---|---|
| S | ⓘ Marcasite | FeS2 |
| S | ⓘ Pyrite | FeS2 |
| Fe | Iron | |
| Fe | ⓘ Marcasite | FeS2 |
| Fe | ⓘ Pyrite | FeS2 |
| Ag | Silver | |
| Ag | ⓘ Silver | Ag |
Other Databases
| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10064445 |
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Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
North AmericaContinent
- Coast MountainsMountain Range
North America Plate
- Franciscan DomainDomain
- Peninsular Ranges BatholithVolcanic Arc
- Southern California Borderland BasinsBasin
Pacific PlateTectonic Plate
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