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Spruce claim (Spruce Ridge), Goldmyer Hot Springs, King Co., Washington, USA

Photo: BT
Breccia zones in granodiorite along the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River. Filed by Bear Creek Mining in the 1950's, Spruce was part of a group of 170 claims held for exploration of a large, deep-seated Cu porphry. Worked for specimens by What on Earth, Inc., Ohio in 1977 & 78; Bob Jackson, Stan Esbenshade, and Neil Pfaff 1979- 82, & Geology Adventures, Inc. from 1983 to present. Patented in 2001, mineral rights now held by Spruce Collectors, LLC, a membership organization.

Mineral List

Mineral list contains entries from the region specified including sub-localities
Ankerite
Baryte
Calcite
Chalcopyrite
'Chlorite Group'
Cosalite
Epidote
Galena
Gold
'Limonite'
Malachite
Pyrite
var: Bravoite
Quartz
var: Amethyst
Quartz
var: Sceptre Quartz

Siderite
Sphalerite
Tetrahedrite


24 entries listed. 14 valid minerals.

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References

Cannon, B. (1975): Minerals of Washington: 45, 54, 140, 145.

Medici, J., Ludlum, N., Pfaff, N. & Hawes, W. (1978): Quartz & Pyrite from King County, Washington. Mineralogical Record. 9: 349-358

Lasmanis, R. (1991): Rocks & Minerals: 66(4): 316 - 320.

Ream, L. (1994): Gems and Minerals of Washington.

Jackson, B. (2008): American Mineral Treasures: 328 - 335.

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