Koehn Lake evaporite deposit, Koehn Lake (Kane Springs; Desert Springs), Saltdale, Fremont Valley, Kern County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Koehn Lake evaporite deposit | Deposit |
| Koehn Lake (Kane Springs; Desert Springs) | Lake |
| Saltdale | - not defined - |
| Fremont Valley | Valley |
| Kern County | County |
| California | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
35° 18' 60'' North , 117° 53' 3'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| California City | 13,277 (2017) | 23.1km |
| Johannesburg | 172 (2011) | 23.5km |
| North Edwards | 1,058 (2011) | 33.7km |
| Inyokern | 1,099 (2018) | 37.3km |
| China Lake Acres | 1,876 (2011) | 37.6km |
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Wells Valley Gem & Mineral Society | Ridgecrest, California | 39km |
Mindat Locality ID:
272014
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:2:272014:5
GUID (UUID V4):
d84368ac-3736-4ae5-a457-4765f26df322
A B-borate-halite-gypsum evaporite deposit located about 4.7 km (2.9 miles) S of Saltdale, on the dry lake. Discovered in 1873 by H.G. Lent. First produced in 1873 and stopped in 1929. MRDS database accuracy for this location is not stated. No T&R values are presented in the USGS MRDS database file.
is a Holocene evaporite deposit. The ore body is an efflorescent crust. Local rocks include Quaternary alluvium and marine deposits.
About 3 car loads were hand picked and shipped by C.A. Koehn (1898-1929).
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| ⓘ Gypsum Formula: CaSO4 · 2H2O |
| ⓘ Halite Formula: NaCl |
| ⓘ Ulexite Formula: NaCa[B5O6(OH)6] · 5H2O Localities: |
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List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification
| Group 3 - Halides | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ⓘ | Halite | 3.AA.20 | NaCl |
| Group 6 - Borates | |||
| ⓘ | Ulexite | 6.EA.25 | NaCa[B5O6(OH)6] · 5H2O |
| Group 7 - Sulphates, Chromates, Molybdates and Tungstates | |||
| ⓘ | Gypsum | 7.CD.40 | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
List of minerals for each chemical element
| H | Hydrogen | |
|---|---|---|
| H | ⓘ Gypsum | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
| H | ⓘ Ulexite | NaCa[B5O6(OH)6] · 5H2O |
| B | Boron | |
| B | ⓘ Ulexite | NaCa[B5O6(OH)6] · 5H2O |
| O | Oxygen | |
| O | ⓘ Gypsum | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
| O | ⓘ Ulexite | NaCa[B5O6(OH)6] · 5H2O |
| Na | Sodium | |
| Na | ⓘ Halite | NaCl |
| Na | ⓘ Ulexite | NaCa[B5O6(OH)6] · 5H2O |
| S | Sulfur | |
| S | ⓘ Gypsum | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
| Cl | Chlorine | |
| Cl | ⓘ Halite | NaCl |
| Ca | Calcium | |
| Ca | ⓘ Gypsum | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
| Ca | ⓘ Ulexite | NaCa[B5O6(OH)6] · 5H2O |
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| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10055380 |
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Localities in this Region
- California
- Kern County
- Fremont Valley
- Saltdale
- Koehn Lake (Kane Springs; Desert Springs)
- Koehn Lake evaporite deposit
- Koehn Lake (Kane Springs; Desert Springs)
- Saltdale
- Fremont Valley
- Kern County
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