A former Au occurrence/mine located in the NE¼NW¼SW¼ sec. 28, T11N, R2E, SBM, 1.4 km (0.9 mile) W of Coyote Well (coordinates of record), along the extreme eastern margin of the Calico Range (5 miles E of Jackhammer Gap), on Bureau of Land Management administered land. MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 10 meters.

Mineralization is hosted in diorite. The ore body strikes NNW and dips 35-45W at a thickness of 0.3 meter. The grade of the ore decreases with depth. The deposit consists of 2 parallel, iron-stained, vuggy quartz veins 6 to 12 inches thick. Local rocks include Mesozoic gabbroic rocks, unit 2 (undivided).

Workings include surface and underground openings comprised of two 50 foot deep shafts and a pit.

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ⓘ Quartz

1 valid mineral.

Rock Types Recorded

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ⓘ Diorite

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ⓘ Quartz

Formula: SiO₂

References:

(2005) Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS), US Geological Survey.

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List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification

Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides
ⓘ	Quartz	4.DA.05	SiO₂

List of minerals for each chemical element

O	Oxygen
O	ⓘ Quartz	SiO₂
Si	Silicon
Si	ⓘ Quartz	SiO₂

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Link to USGS MRDS:	10103361

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References

Wright, L.A., et al (1953), Mines and mineral resources of San Bernardino County, California: California Journal of Mines and Geology, California Division of Mines (Report 49): 49(1-2): tabulated list p. 48.

Oesterling, W.A. and Spurck, W.H. (1964), Minerals for Industry, Summary of Geological Survey 1955 - 1961: Vol III - 242 pp., Southern California, Southern Pacific Company, San Francisco, CA 94105: 125.

U.S. Bureau of Mines (1995), Minerals Availability System/Mineral Industry Location System (MAS/MILS): file #0060711568.

(2005) Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS), US Geological Survey.

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