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Uraninite from
Yerih group of claims (Yerih group), Fawnskin (Grout), Bear Valley District, San Bernardino County, California, USA


Locality type:Claim
Classification
Species:Uraninite
Formula:UO2
Comments:Probable U-bearing mineral responsible for the radioactivity.
Confirmation
Validity:Unconfirmed/Questioned
Data
Mineral Data:Click here to view Uraninite data
Locality Data:Click here to view Yerih group of claims (Yerih group), Fawnskin (Grout), Bear Valley District, San Bernardino County, California, USA
Data Identifiers
Mindat Occurrence Record ID:686017
Long-form Identifier:1:3:686017:2
GUID (UUID V4):0
Nearest other occurrences of Uraninite
1.5km (0.9 miles) ⓘScotty Wilson Mine, Big Bear City, Bear Valley District, San Bernardino County, California, USA
21.9km (13.6 miles) ⓘSt. Patrick's group (St. Patrick claim; Alger Creek claims), Forest Falls (Fallsvale; Fallsville; Forest Home), San Bernardino County, California, USA
References
Walker, G.W., Lovering, T.G., and Stephens, H.G. (1956), Radioactive Deposits in California: Special Report 49 of the California Division of Mines & Geology: 23
Murdoch, Joseph & Robert W. Webb (1966), Minerals of California, Centennial Volume (1866-1966): California Division Mines & Geology Bulletin 189: 378.
 
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