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Lucky Star claim, Forest Glen, South Fork Mining District, Klamath Mountains, Trinity County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Lucky Star claim | Claim |
| Forest Glen | - not defined - |
| South Fork Mining District | Mining District |
| Klamath Mountains | Mountain Range |
| Trinity County | County |
| California | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
40° 23' 30'' North , 123° 15' 55'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ruth | 195 (2011) | 14.4km |
| Hayfork | 2,368 (2011) | 19.4km |
| Mad River | 420 (2011) | 21.8km |
| Hyampom | 241 (2011) | 29.7km |
| Alderpoint | 186 (2011) | 37.9km |
A Mn occurrence located in the SWÂĽ sec. 6, T29N, R12W, MDM, 5.5 km (3.4 miles) ENE of Forest Glen, along Rattlesnake Creek E of its confluence with Post Creek, on National Forest land (located claim). Discovered 1941. Owned by Robert Shields, California (1974). MRDS database accuracy for this location is not stated.
Mineralization is hosted in chert. The ore body strikes N80E and dips 35N.
Low-grade manganiferous chert contains a 6 inch band of Mn carbonate. Local rocks include Paleozoic marine rocks, undivided, unit 9 (Western Klamath Mountains).
Workings include unspecified surface openings.
Analytical data results: Ore grade about 10% Mn.
List of minerals for each chemical element
Other Databases
| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10033700 |
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Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
North AmericaContinent
- Coast MountainsMountain Range
North America PlateTectonic Plate
- Foothills-Wallowa DomainDomain
- Klamouth RangeVolcanic Arc
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References
(n.d.) Minerals Availability System (MAS), U.S. Bureau of Mines.file ID #0061050049
