Oakville District, Napa Co., California, USA

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A Hg mining area located 5-7 miles W of Oakville.

References:
Bradley, W.W., et al (1918), Manganese and chromium in California: California Mining Bureau Bulletin 76: 51.

Fix, A.A. & C.M. Swinney (1949), Quicksilver deposits of the Oakville district, Napa County, California: California Journal of Mines and Geology: 45: 31-46.

Murdoch, Joseph & Robert W. Webb (1966), Minerals of California, Centennial Volume (1866-1966): California Division Mines & Geology Bulletin 189: 149, 298.

Pemberton, H. Earl (1983), Minerals of California; Van Nostrand Reinholt Press: 118.

Mineral list contains entries from the region specified including sub-localities

Mineral List:

Baryte
'Chalcedony'
Cinnabar

Mercury
'Psilomelane'
Pyrite

Quartz

11 entries listed. 5 valid minerals.

Localities in this Region:


USA
California Napa Co. Oakville District Oakville
Bella Oak Mine (Oakville; Bella Union)
La Joya Mine
Mountain (Simmons)

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