Alvord Nos. 5; 7; 8; 10 prospects, Alvord Peak, Alvord District, Alvord Mountain, San Bernardino County, California, USAi
Regional Level Types | |
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Alvord Nos. 5; 7; 8; 10 prospects | Group of Prospects |
Alvord Peak | Peak |
Alvord District | Mining District |
Alvord Mountain | Mountain |
San Bernardino County | County |
California | State |
USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
35° 6' 57'' North , 116° 35' 32'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Group of Prospects
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
Place | Population | Distance |
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Fort Irwin | 8,845 (2011) | 18.4km |
Barstow | 23,692 (2017) | 46.0km |
Barstow Heights | 24,202 (2006) | 50.3km |
Nearest Clubs:
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Club | Location | Distance |
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Mojave Desert Gem & Mineral Society | Barstow, California | 46km |
Mindat Locality ID:
87965
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:2:87965:2
GUID (UUID V4):
451c25bf-7b2c-4968-b516-9f3bdec7acc6
A zeolite prospect located in sec. 4, T11N, R4E, and in secs. 19, 20, 28 & 30, T12N, R4E, SBM, 3.2 km (2.0 miles) NE of Alvord Peak (coordinates of record), along the upper reaches of Spanish Canyon, on land of mixed (unspecified) ownership. MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 10 meters. Related properties are: Alvin 26, 29 (0060712748); Alvin 76, 78 (0060712749); Alvin 62, 63, 64 (0060712750); Alvin 54, 56 (0060712751); and, Alvin 41, 43 (0060712753).
The zeolite is clinoptilolite.
Workings include unspecified surface openings.
The estimated potential federal & lease is 1,381,000 short tons, assuming a maximum pit depth of 75 feet and assuming 95 pounds per cubic foot. The company took 137 surface rock chip samples, and accomplished some drilling. Local rocks include Miocene nonmarine rocks. Proven ore is 200,000 short tons of clinoptilolite.
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Standard Detailed Gallery Strunz Chemical ElementsDetailed Mineral List:
ⓘ 'Clinoptilolite Subgroup' Formula: M3-6(Si30Al6)O72 · 20H2O |
Gallery:
List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification
Unclassified | |||
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ⓘ | 'Clinoptilolite Subgroup' | - | M3-6(Si30Al6)O72 · 20H2O |
List of minerals for each chemical element
H | Hydrogen | |
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H | ⓘ Clinoptilolite Subgroup | M3-6(Si30Al6)O72 · 20H2O |
O | Oxygen | |
O | ⓘ Clinoptilolite Subgroup | M3-6(Si30Al6)O72 · 20H2O |
Al | Aluminium | |
Al | ⓘ Clinoptilolite Subgroup | M3-6(Si30Al6)O72 · 20H2O |
Si | Silicon | |
Si | ⓘ Clinoptilolite Subgroup | M3-6(Si30Al6)O72 · 20H2O |
Other Databases
Link to USGS MRDS: | 10286360 |
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Localities in this Region
- California
- San Bernardino County
- Alvord Mountain
- Alvord District
- Alvord Peak
- Alvord Nos. 5; 7; 8; 10 prospects
- Alvord Peak
- Alvord District
- Alvord Mountain
- San Bernardino County
Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
North America PlateTectonic Plate
- Basin and Range BasinsBasin
- Mojave DomainDomain
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References
(n.d.) Minerals Availability System (MAS), U.S. Bureau of Mines.file #0060711842