Unnamed Corundum occurrence [1], Hemet, Riverside County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Unnamed Corundum occurrence [1] | Occurrence |
| Hemet | - not defined - |
| Riverside County | County |
| California | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
33° 44' 58'' North , 117° 2' 24'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Green Acres | 1,805 (2011) | 3.6km |
| Hemet | 83,861 (2017) | 6.2km |
| Winchester | 2,534 (2014) | 6.3km |
| Homeland | 5,969 (2011) | 6.4km |
| San Jacinto | 46,951 (2017) | 8.4km |
Nearest Clubs:
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Local clubs are the best way to get access to collecting localities
| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yucaipa Valley Gem & Mineral Society | Yucaipa, California | 32km |
| Fallbrook Gem and Mineral Society, Inc. | Fallbrook, California | 46km |
| Orange Belt Mineralogical Society | San Bernardino, California | 46km |
| Valley Prospectors, Inc. | San Bernardino, California | 46km |
| Shadow Mountain Gem & Mineral Society | Palm Springs, California | 47km |
An abrasive(corundum)-gemstone occurrence located in sec. 12, T5S, R2W, SBM, 6.4 km (4.0 miles) W of Hemet. MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 1,000 meters.
Local rocks include Quaternary alluvium and marine deposits.
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Standard Detailed Gallery Strunz Chemical ElementsGallery:
List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification
| Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ⓘ | Corundum | 4.CB.05 | Al2O3 |
Other Databases
| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10139930 |
|---|
Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
North AmericaContinent
North America Plate
- Franciscan DomainDomain
- Peninsular Ranges BatholithVolcanic Arc
- Southern California Borderland BasinsBasin
Pacific PlateTectonic Plate
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