Myrick occurrence (Myrickite), Quail Spring, Quail Mountains, San Bernardino County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Myrick occurrence (Myrickite) | Occurrence |
| Quail Spring | Spring |
| Quail Mountains | Mountain Range |
| San Bernardino County | County |
| California | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
35° 38' 33'' North , 116° 52' 10'' West
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Irwin | 8,845 (2011) | 45.4km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Searles Lake Gem and Mineral Society, Inc. | Trona, California | 47km |
A reported Hg occurrence located in T18N, R1E, SBM, 1.0 km (0.6 mile) NNW of Quail Spring (coordinates of record) (15 miles NE of Lead Pipe Springs; just S of Death Valley National Park boundary), on federal land. Owned by F. M. Myrick (1923). MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 5,000 meters.
Mineralization is hosted in aphanitic volcanic rock. The ore body is bunches and small masses. Local alteration is chalcedonic. Local rocks include Tertiary volcanic flow rocks, unit 16 (Northern Mojave Desert).
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| Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ⓘ | Cinnabar | 2.CD.15a | HgS |
Other Databases
| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10040711 |
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Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
North AmericaContinent
North America PlateTectonic Plate
- Basin and Range BasinsBasin
- Mojave DomainDomain
- Southern Basin and RangeWide Rift
USA
- Death Valley National ParkNational Park
- Sierra NevadaMountain Range
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