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Unnamed Fe occurrence [15] (Unnamed Iron occurrence; Iron occurrence; Unnamed occurrence), Lane Mountain, San Bernardino County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Unnamed Fe occurrence [15] (Unnamed Iron occurrence; Iron occurrence; Unnamed occurrence) | Occurrence |
| Lane Mountain | Mountain |
| San Bernardino County | County |
| California | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
35° 7' 55'' North , 116° 55' 4'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Irwin | 8,845 (2011) | 25.7km |
| Barstow | 23,692 (2017) | 27.7km |
| Barstow Heights | 24,202 (2006) | 31.8km |
| Lenwood | 3,543 (2011) | 33.1km |
| Silver Lakes | 5,623 (2017) | 57.7km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mojave Desert Gem & Mineral Society | Barstow, California | 28km |
An Fe occurrence located in the S½SE¼NE¼ sec. 18, T12N, R1E, SBM, about 5.4 km NNE of Lane Mountain (summit). MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 100 meters.
Mineralization is hosted in marble. The ore body is lenticular in form. The deposit consists of zones 100 feet wide and 400 to 500 feet long containing numerous lenses, stringers and disseminations of ore minerals. Less than 20% of the zones contain Fe minerals. Local rocks include Mesozoic granitic rocks, unit 3 (Sierra Nevada, Death Valley area, Northern Mojave Desert and Transverse Ranges).
Data regarding workings are not provided (the topo map reflects 1 prospect symbol labeled "prospect" about 400 meters E of this point).
Select Mineral List Type
Standard Detailed Gallery Strunz Chemical ElementsGallery:
List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification
| Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ⓘ | Magnetite | 4.BB.05 | Fe2+Fe3+2O4 |
| ⓘ | Hematite | 4.CB.05 | Fe2O3 |
List of minerals for each chemical element
| O | Oxygen | |
|---|---|---|
| O | ⓘ Hematite | Fe2O3 |
| O | ⓘ Magnetite | Fe2+Fe23+O4 |
| Fe | Iron | |
| Fe | ⓘ Hematite | Fe2O3 |
| Fe | ⓘ Magnetite | Fe2+Fe23+O4 |
Other Databases
| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10036211 |
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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 #0060711582
