Fraction claim (Golconda Mine), Red Ant, Downieville Mining District, Sierra County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Fraction claim (Golconda Mine) | Claim |
| Red Ant | - not defined - |
| Downieville Mining District | Mining District |
| Sierra County | County |
| California | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
39° 35' 18'' North , 120° 50' 25'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Downieville | 282 (2011) | 3.4km |
| Sierra City | 221 (2011) | 17.9km |
| Pike | 134 (2011) | 21.4km |
| Plumas Eureka (historical) | 339 (2011) | 22.1km |
| Camptonville | 158 (2011) | 23.4km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada County Gem & Mineral Society | Grass Valley, California | 45km |
A former Cr occurrence/mine located in sec. 22, T20N, R10E, MDM, 1.7 km (1.0 mile) ENE of Red Ant, about 3.6 km NNW of Downieville, along the W canyon wall of Sailor Ravine, on private land within a National Forest area. Owned by C. A. and G. B. Winrod. Operated by C. A., G. B. Winrod (1942); and by C. L. Best of Ruby-Oxford Mines (1944). Produced during the period 1942 to 1944. MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 500 meters.
The ore body is lenticular in form. The deposit consisted of several lenses approximately 8 by 6 cubic (sic) feet each. Local rocks include Paleozoic marine rocks, undivided, unit 4 (Western Sierra Nevada).
Workings include surface openings comprised of an open cut 40 by 40 by 15 cubic (sic) feet.
Production data are found in: Rynearson, Garn Arthur (1953).
Total production was 80.0 long tons (1942-1944).
Analytical data results: Ore averaged 39.03% Cr203; 12.20% Fe with a Cr:Fe ratio of 2.19:1.
The ore body is lenticular in form. The deposit consisted of several lenses approximately 8 by 6 cubic (sic) feet each. Local rocks include Paleozoic marine rocks, undivided, unit 4 (Western Sierra Nevada).
Workings include surface openings comprised of an open cut 40 by 40 by 15 cubic (sic) feet.
Production data are found in: Rynearson, Garn Arthur (1953).
Total production was 80.0 long tons (1942-1944).
Analytical data results: Ore averaged 39.03% Cr203; 12.20% Fe with a Cr:Fe ratio of 2.19:1.
Select Mineral List Type
Standard Detailed Gallery Strunz Chemical ElementsGallery:
List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification
| Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ⓘ | Chromite | 4.BB.05 | Fe2+Cr3+2O4 |
List of minerals for each chemical element
| O | Oxygen | |
|---|---|---|
| O | ⓘ Chromite | Fe2+Cr23+O4 |
| Cr | Chromium | |
| Cr | ⓘ Chromite | Fe2+Cr23+O4 |
| Fe | Iron | |
| Fe | ⓘ Chromite | Fe2+Cr23+O4 |
Other Databases
| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10111118 |
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Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
North AmericaContinent
North America PlateTectonic Plate
- Calaveras-Baker DomainDomain
- Sierra Nevada BatholithVolcanic Arc
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- Sierra NevadaMountain Range
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References
(n.d.) Minerals Availability System (MAS), U.S. Bureau of Mines.file #0060910287
