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California Granite Company Quarry, Rocklin Quarries, Rocklin, Rocklin Mining District (Loomis Mining District), Placer County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| California Granite Company Quarry | Quarry |
| Rocklin Quarries | Group of Quarries |
| Rocklin | - not defined - |
| Rocklin Mining District (Loomis Mining District) | Mining District |
| Placer County | County |
| California | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
38° 47' 18'' North , 121° 14' 10'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rocklin | 61,213 (2017) | 0.3km |
| Loomis | 6,733 (2017) | 5.2km |
| Roseville | 130,269 (2017) | 6.0km |
| Granite Bay | 20,402 (2011) | 6.9km |
| Penryn | 831 (2011) | 9.1km |
Nearest Clubs:
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Local clubs are the best way to get access to collecting localities
| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Roseville Rock Rollers | Roseville, California | 6km |
| Fossils for Fun Society, Inc. | North Highlands, California | 16km |
| Sacramento Valley Detecting Buffs | North Highlands, California | 16km |
| Sacramento Mineral Society | Sacramento, California | 32km |
| El Dorado County Mineral and Gem Society | Placerville, California | 38km |
A stone (crushed/broken) deposit/quarry located in sec. 19, T11N, R7E, MDM, 0.3 km (0.2 mile) SSW of Rocklin proper. MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 500 meters.
Local rocks include Mesozoic granitic rocks, unit 3 (Sierra Nevada, Death Valley area, Northern Mojave Desert and Transverse Ranges).
Workings include unspecified surface openings (presumably quarry operations).
List of minerals for each chemical element
Other Databases
| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10140051 |
|---|
Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
North AmericaContinent
North America PlateTectonic Plate
- California Central ValleyAccretionary Complex
- Foothills-Wallowa DomainDomain
- Great Valley BasinBasin
- Sacramento BasinBasin
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References
(n.d.) Minerals Availability System (MAS), U.S. Bureau of Mines.file #0060610032
California Granite Company Quarry, Rocklin Quarries, Rocklin, Rocklin Mining District, Placer County, California, USA