Unnamed Au mine [237], Paradise Springs, Grapevine District, Paradise Range, San Bernardino County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Unnamed Au mine [237] | Mine |
| Paradise Springs | Group of Springs |
| Grapevine District | Mining District |
| Paradise Range | Mountain Range |
| San Bernardino County | County |
| California | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
35° 7' 31'' North , 116° 50' 38'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Irwin | 8,845 (2011) | 21.0km |
| Barstow | 23,692 (2017) | 30.0km |
| Barstow Heights | 24,202 (2006) | 34.4km |
| Lenwood | 3,543 (2011) | 36.4km |
| Silver Lakes | 5,623 (2017) | 61.9km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mojave Desert Gem & Mineral Society | Barstow, California | 30km |
A former Au occurrence/prospect/mine located in the NW¼NW¼NE¼ sec. 23, T12N, R1E, SBM, 3.4 km (2.1 miles) SW of Paradise Springs (coordinates of record) (5.5 miles ENE of the summit of Lane Mountain). MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 100 meters.
Mineralization is hosted in diorite. The ore body strikes N10-40E and dips 30-50W at a thickness of 0.46 meter. The deposit is comprised of iron-stained quartz veins 18 inches (45 cm) thick. Local rocks include Mesozoic gabbroic rocks, unit 2 (undivided).
Workings include surface and underground openings comprised of pits and shafts.
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2 valid minerals.
Rock Types Recorded
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List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification
| Group 1 - Elements | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ⓘ | Gold | 1.AA.05 | Au |
| 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 |
| Au | Gold | |
| Au | ⓘ Gold | Au |
Other Databases
| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10103360 |
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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
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References
(n.d.) Minerals Availability System (MAS), U.S. Bureau of Mines.file #0060711581
