El Rey Mine (Ely Rey Mine; Ely Ray), Llanada, Central San Benito Mining District, San Benito County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| El Rey Mine (Ely Rey Mine; Ely Ray) | Mine |
| Llanada | - not defined - |
| Central San Benito Mining District | Mining District |
| San Benito County | County |
| California | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
36° 38' 21'' North , 120° 56' 0'' West
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tres Pinos | 476 (2011) | 38.4km |
| Soledad | 25,003 (2017) | 42.4km |
| Ridgemark | 3,016 (2011) | 43.0km |
| South Dos Palos | 1,620 (2011) | 43.9km |
| Greenfield | 17,184 (2017) | 44.9km |
A former Hg occurrence/mine located in the E½ sec. 12, T15S, R9E, MDM, 3.7 km (2.3 miles) NNW of Llanada. Discovered in 1940. Operated during the periods 1940 to 1943 and 1949 to 1956. MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 100 meters.
Mineralization is hosted in rocks of the Panoche Formation (Upper Cretaceous) (sandstone). The ore body is irregular. Controls for ore emplacement included an E-trending, N-dipping thrust. Local rocks include rocks of the Franciscan Complex, unit 1 (Coast Ranges).
Workings include unspecified underground openings (the topo map reflects 3 adit symbols and 2 prospect pit symbols in this immediate area).
Production data are found in: U.S. Bureau of Mines file data.
Production statistics: Year: 1960 (period = to 1960): Hg (estimated): ^10 pounds per ton (4,518 grams per metric ton).
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1 valid mineral.
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| Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts | |||
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| ⓘ | Cinnabar | 2.CD.15a | HgS |
Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
North AmericaContinent
- Coast MountainsMountain Range
North America PlateTectonic Plate
- California Coast RangesAccretionary Complex
- Franciscan DomainDomain
USA
- California
- Diablo RangeMountain Range
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