Unnamed Au occurrence [19], Crystal Hill, Butte County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Unnamed Au occurrence [19] | Occurrence |
| Crystal Hill | Hill |
| Butte County | County |
| California | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
39° 34' 36'' North , 121° 22' 51'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Berry Creek | 1,424 (2011) | 7.8km |
| Oroville East | 8,280 (2011) | 10.9km |
| Forbestown | 320 (2011) | 11.8km |
| Rackerby | 204 (2017) | 15.6km |
| Challenge-Brownsville | 1,148 (2011) | 16.0km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Feather River Lapidary & Mineral Society | Oroville, California | 17km |
| Paradise Gem & Mineral Club | Paradise, California | 29km |
| Nevada County Gem & Mineral Society | Grass Valley, California | 48km |
Mindat Locality ID:
74371
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:2:74371:9
GUID (UUID V4):
33e6e3ab-6e88-40fe-861c-e48fcb36bc06
A Au occurrence located in the S½NW¼ sec. 23, T20N, R5E, MDM, 1.4 km (4,500 feet) NW of Crystal Hill, now inundated under the Middle Fork Feather River arm of Lake Oroville. MRDS database accuracy for this location is not stated.
Mineraliztion is a 4 to 8 inch quartz vein in a 2 foot wide shear zone that strikes E-W for about 125 feet and dips 70N in granodiorite.
Workings include surface and underground openings comprised of an adit and several pits.
Assay analyses results: Selected sample from the dump assayed 0.38 ounce of Au/ton. Shows limited promise.
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| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10028477 |
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