A mining area located 20 miles NW of Winterhaven.
A few peridots of good quality have been reported from the gravels of the Picacho region.
References:
Merrill, F.J.H. (1914), Geology and Mineral Resources of San Diego and Imperial Counties: Gems, Lithia Minerals. California State Mining Bureau, San Francisco, Cal. California State Printing Office. Chapter 2: 110.
Murdoch, Joseph & Robert W. Webb (1966), Minerals of California, Centennial Volume (1866-1966): California Division Mines & Geology Bulletin 189: 545.
Mineral list contains entries from the region specified including sub-localitiesMineral List:11 entries listed. 7 valid minerals.
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