Miller Ranch Tungsten occurrence, Martinez Mountain, Santa Rosa Mountains, Riverside County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Miller Ranch Tungsten occurrence | Occurrence |
| Martinez Mountain | Mountain |
| Santa Rosa Mountains | Mountain Range |
| Riverside County | County |
| California | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
33° 30' 0'' North , 116° 18' 59'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Vista Santa Rosa | 2,926 (2011) | 16.9km |
| La Quinta | 40,476 (2017) | 18.2km |
| Alpine Village | 146 (2006) | 18.4km |
| Oasis | 6,890 (2011) | 20.5km |
| Thermal | 2,865 (2011) | 22.6km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Borrego Rock and Gem Club | Borrego Springs, California | 28km |
| Shadow Mountain Gem & Mineral Society | Palm Springs, California | 42km |
A W occurrence located in the SW¼SE¼ sec. 2, T8S, R6E, SBM, 6.9 km (4.3 miles) SSE of Martinez Mountain (coordinates of record), on National Forest land. The property comprises 160 acres. MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 10 meters.
Mineralization is hosted in granite. The ore body is 2.13 meters wide. Local rocks include pre-Cenozoic granitic and metamorphic rocks undivided.
Workings include underground openings with a length of 23.16 meters and comprised of a 20 foot shaft and a 56 foot adit.
Analytical data results: 1% WO3.
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1 valid mineral.
Rock Types Recorded
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List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification
| Group 7 - Sulphates, Chromates, Molybdates and Tungstates | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ⓘ | Scheelite | 7.GA.05 | Ca(WO4) |
List of minerals for each chemical element
| O | Oxygen | |
|---|---|---|
| O | ⓘ Scheelite | Ca(WO4) |
| Ca | Calcium | |
| Ca | ⓘ Scheelite | Ca(WO4) |
| W | Tungsten | |
| W | ⓘ Scheelite | Ca(WO4) |
Other Databases
| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10008647 |
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Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
North AmericaContinent
- Coast MountainsMountain Range
North America Plate
- Basin and Range BasinsBasin
- Franciscan DomainDomain
- Peninsular Ranges BatholithVolcanic Arc
- Southern California Borderland BasinsBasin
Pacific PlateTectonic Plate
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