West Belt, Mariposa Co., California, USAi
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
37° 25' North , 120° 15' West
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Nearest Settlements:
Place | Population | Distance |
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Catheys Valley | 825 (2011) | 13.5km |
Planada | 4,584 (2011) | 15.2km |
Tuttle | 103 (2011) | 17.6km |
Bear Creek | 290 (2011) | 19.9km |
Snelling | 231 (2011) | 20.1km |
Nearest Clubs:
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Club | Location | Distance |
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Mariposa Gem & Mineral Club | Mariposa, California | 26km |
Commodities (Major) - Gold
Development Status: Producer
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β Acanthite Formula: Ag2S Reference: Julihn, C.E. & F.W. Horton (1940); Bowen, O.E., Jr. & R.A. Crippen (1948), Geologic maps and notes along Highway 49: California Division Mines and Geol. Bulletin 141: 38; Pemberton, H. Earl (1983), Minerals of California; Van Nostrand Reinholt Press: 107, 140. |
β Alunite Formula: KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6 Description: Occurs as a constituent of quartzite. Reference: Turner, Henry Ward (1898b), Notes on rocks and minerals from California: American Journal of Science, 4th. Series: 5: 424; Murdoch, Joseph & Robert W. Webb (1966), Minerals of California, Centennial Volume (1866-1966): California Division Mines & Geology Bulletin 189: 62; Pemberton, H. Earl (1983), Minerals of California; Van Nostrand Reinholt Press: 265. |
β Andalusite Formula: Al2(SiO4)O Localities: Reference: Bowen, O.E., Jr. & C.H. Gray, Jr. (1957), Mines and mineral deposits of Mariposa County, California: California Journal of Mines and Geology: 53(1&2): 202; Pemberton, H. Earl (1983), Minerals of California; Van Nostrand Reinholt Press: 450. |
β Ankerite Formula: Ca(Fe2+,Mg)(CO3)2 Reference: U.S. Geological Survey, 2005, Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia. |
β Arsenopyrite Formula: FeAsS Localities: Cathey Mining District (Cathay Mining District), West Belt, Mariposa Co., California, USA Rich Mine (Bobbie Mining Company), Catheys Valley, Cathey Mining District (Cathay Mining District), West Belt, Mariposa Co., California, USA Francis Mine (Frances Mine), Round Hills, Cathey Mining District (Cathay Mining District), West Belt, Mariposa Co., California, USA Mount Gaines Mine (Frenchman Mine; Bearfield Mine; Barfield Mine; Mount Gaines Gold Mine), Quartzburg, Hornitos Mining District, West Belt, Mariposa Co., California, USA Reference: Clark, William B., 1963, Gold Belts of California, California Division of mines and Geology, BULLETIN 193, pp. 35. |
β Azurite Formula: Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2 Localities: La Victoria Mine (Victoria Mine; Victoire; La Victoire; Victoiro; La Victoiro; Tandem Copper property; Tandem), Williams Peak, Hunter Valley Mining District, West Belt, Mariposa Co., California, USA Owl Copper Mine (John Diaz Mine), Wildcat Mountain, Cathey Mining District (Cathay Mining District), West Belt, Mariposa Co., California, USA Reference: Dana 6: 1096; Cox, M.W. & D.G. Wyant (1948b), La Victoria copper mine, Mariposa County, California: California Division Mines Bulletin 144: 130; Bowen, O.E., Jr. & C.H. Gray, Jr. (1957), Mines and mineral deposits of Mariposa County, California: California Journal of Mines and Geology: 53: 62-68; Pemberton, H. Earl (1983), Minerals of California: 225. |
β Baryte Formula: BaSO4 Localities: Akoz Mine (Asposozien Mine; B.A.B. Mine; Radium Mine), Webb Station, West Belt, Mariposa Co., California, USA Blue Moon Mine (Porcupine Mine; Blue Cloud Mine; Red Cloud Mine; Percupine Mine; American Eagle Mine; Bullion Hill Mine), Quartzburg, Hornitos Mining District, West Belt, Mariposa Co., California, USA Mount Gaines Mine (Frenchman Mine; Bearfield Mine; Barfield Mine; Mount Gaines Gold Mine), Quartzburg, Hornitos Mining District, West Belt, Mariposa Co., California, USA Fitch Mine, Webb Station, West Belt, Mariposa Co., California, USA Reference: Eakle, Arthur Starr (1904), Phosphorescent sphalerite (Mariposa County, California): California Journal of Technology: 3: 30-31; Eakle, Arthur Starr & W.J. Sharwood (1904), Luminescent zinc blende (Mariposa County, California): Engineering & Mining Journal: 77: 1000; Wiebelt, F.J. (1947) The Akoz mine, Mariposa County, California. U.S. Bureau of Mines Report of Investigation 4144, 6 pp.; Bowen, O.E., Jr. & C.H. Gray, Jr. (1957), Mines and mineral deposits of Mariposa County, California: California Journal of Mines and Geology: 53(1&2): 198-202; Pemberton, H. Earl (1983), Minerals of California; Van Nostrand Reinholt Press: 84. |
β Bementite Formula: Mn7Si6O15(OH)8 Reference: Trask, Parker Davies, Ivan F. Wilson & F.S. Simons (1943), Manganese deposits of California β a summary report: California Division Mines Bulletin 125: 80; Hewett, Donnel Foster, Charles Wesley Chesterman & Bennie Wyatt Troxel (1961), Tephroite in California manganese deposits: Economic Geology: 56: 50-52; Murdoch, Joseph & Robert W. Webb (1966), Minerals of California, Centennial Volume (1866-1966): California Division Mines & Geology Bulletin 189: 214, 361; Pemberton, H. Earl (1983), Minerals of California; Van Nostrand Reinholt Press: 412, 460. |
β Bornite Formula: Cu5FeS4 Localities: Great Northern Mine, Round Hills, Cathey Mining District (Cathay Mining District), West Belt, Mariposa Co., California, USA White Quartz Mine, Quartz Mountain [2], Hornitos Mining District, West Belt, Mariposa Co., California, USA Mount Gaines Mine (Frenchman Mine; Bearfield Mine; Barfield Mine; Mount Gaines Gold Mine), Quartzburg, Hornitos Mining District, West Belt, Mariposa Co., California, USA La Victoria Mine (Victoria Mine; Victoire; La Victoire; Victoiro; La Victoiro; Tandem Copper property; Tandem), Williams Peak, Hunter Valley Mining District, West Belt, Mariposa Co., California, USA Reference: U.S. Geological Survey, 2005, Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia. |
β Calcite Formula: CaCO3 Localities: Blue Moon Mine (Porcupine Mine; Blue Cloud Mine; Red Cloud Mine; Percupine Mine; American Eagle Mine; Bullion Hill Mine), Quartzburg, Hornitos Mining District, West Belt, Mariposa Co., California, USA Caldwell Mine (Daly Mine), Granite Springs, Granite Springs Mining District, West Belt, Mariposa Co., California, USA Reference: U.S. Geological Survey, 2005, Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia. |
β Calcite var. Manganese-bearing Calcite Formula: (Ca,Mn)CO3 Description: 20% to 30% Mn. Reference: Bowen, O.E., Jr. & C.H. Gray, Jr. (1957), Mines and mineral deposits of Mariposa County, California: California Journal of Mines and Geology: 53(1&2): 191; Pemberton, H. Earl (1983), Minerals of California; Van Nostrand Reinholt Press: 211. |
β Chalcocite Formula: Cu2S Localities: Blue Moon Mine (Porcupine Mine; Blue Cloud Mine; Red Cloud Mine; Percupine Mine; American Eagle Mine; Bullion Hill Mine), Quartzburg, Hornitos Mining District, West Belt, Mariposa Co., California, USA La Victoria Mine (Victoria Mine; Victoire; La Victoire; Victoiro; La Victoiro; Tandem Copper property; Tandem), Williams Peak, Hunter Valley Mining District, West Belt, Mariposa Co., California, USA Reference: U.S. Geological Survey, 2005, Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia. |
β Chalcopyrite Formula: CuFeS2 Localities: Reported from at least 16 localities in this region. Reference: Eakle, Arthur Starr (1904), Phosphorescent sphalerite (Mariposa County, California): California Journal of Technology: 3: 30-31; Eakle, Arthur Starr & W.J. Sharwood (1904), Luminescent zinc blende (Mariposa County, California): Engineering & Mining Journal: 77: 1000; Wiebelt, F.J. (1947) The Akoz mine, Mariposa County, California. U.S. Bureau of Mines Report of Investigation 4144, 6 pp.; Bowen, O.E., Jr. & C.H. Gray, Jr. (1957), Mines and mineral deposits of Mariposa County, California: California Journal of Mines and Geology: 53(1&2): 198-202; Pemberton, H. Earl (1983), Minerals of California; Van Nostrand Reinholt Press: 84. |
β 'Chlorite Group' Localities: Reference: USGS (2005), Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS): U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia, loc. file ID #10031028. |
β Chrysocolla Formula: Cu2-xAlx(H2-xSi2O5)(OH)4 · nH2O, x < 1 Reference: U.S. Geological Survey, 2005, Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia.; Copper Handbook 1911 |
β Cinnabar Formula: HgS Reference: U.S. Geological Survey, 2005, Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia. |
β 'Clays' Colour: White Reference: USGS (2005), Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS): U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia, loc. file ID #10236256. |
β Cooperite Formula: PtS Reference: Min Mag (1997) 61:367-375 |
β Covellite Formula: CuS Localities: Blue Moon Mine (Porcupine Mine; Blue Cloud Mine; Red Cloud Mine; Percupine Mine; American Eagle Mine; Bullion Hill Mine), Quartzburg, Hornitos Mining District, West Belt, Mariposa Co., California, USA Unnamed Au prospect [15], Quartzburg, Hornitos Mining District, West Belt, Mariposa Co., California, USA Reference: Wiebelt, F.J., Sanborn, W.C., Trengrove, R.R., and Ricker, A.S. (1951) Investigaton of West Belt copper-zinc mines, El Dorado, Amador, Calaveras, and Mariposa counties. U.S. Bureau of Mines Report of Investigation 4760, 62 pp.: 16; Pemberton, H. Earl (1983), Minerals of California; Van Nostrand Reinholt Press: 99. |
β Cuprite Formula: Cu2O Reference: U.S. Geological Survey, 2005, Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia.; Copper Handbook 1911 |
β Galena Formula: PbS Localities: Reported from at least 10 localities in this region. Reference: Bowen, O.E., Jr. & C.H. Gray, Jr. (1957), Mines and mineral deposits of Mariposa County, California: California Journal of Mines and Geology: 53(1&2): 198-202; Pemberton, H. Earl (1983), Minerals of California; Van Nostrand Reinholt Press: 103. |
β Goethite Formula: Ξ±-Fe3+O(OH) Description: Occurs as inclusions in quartz. Reference: Kunz, George Frederick (1905a), Gems, jewelersβ materials, and ornamental stones of California: California Division Mines Bulletin 37, 171 pp.: 105; Murdoch, Joseph & Robert W. Webb (1966), Minerals of California, Centennial Volume (1866-1966): California Division Mines & Geology Bulletin 189: 200. |
β Gold Formula: Au Localities: Reported from at least 72 localities in this region. Reference: U.S. Geological Survey, 2005, Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia. |
β Hausmannite Formula: Mn2+Mn3+2O4 Reference: Trask, Parker Davies (1950) Geologic description of the manganese deposits of California. California Division of Mines Bulletin 152, 378 pp.: 106-108; Bowen, O.E., Jr. & C.H. Gray, Jr. (1957), Mines and mineral deposits of Mariposa County, California: California Journal of Mines and Geology: 53(1&2): 191, 324, Pl. 4; Hewett, Donnel Foster, Charles Wesley Chesterman & Bennie Wyatt Troxel (1961), Tephroite in California manganese deposits: Economic Geology: 56: 50-52; Murdoch, Joseph & Robert W. Webb (1966), Minerals of California, Centennial Volume (1866-1966): California Division Mines & Geology Bulletin 189: 214; Pemberton, H. Earl (1983), Minerals of California; Van Nostrand Reinholt Press: 165. |
β Hematite Formula: Fe2O3 Localities: Blue Moon Mine (Porcupine Mine; Blue Cloud Mine; Red Cloud Mine; Percupine Mine; American Eagle Mine; Bullion Hill Mine), Quartzburg, Hornitos Mining District, West Belt, Mariposa Co., California, USA La Victoria Mine (Victoria Mine; Victoire; La Victoire; Victoiro; La Victoiro; Tandem Copper property; Tandem), Williams Peak, Hunter Valley Mining District, West Belt, Mariposa Co., California, USA Unnamed Au property [55], Quartzburg, Hornitos Mining District, West Belt, Mariposa Co., California, USA Reference: U.S. Geological Survey, 2005, Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia. |
β Iridium Formula: (Ir,Os,Ru) Reference: Min Mag (1997) 61:367-375 |
β Isoferroplatinum Formula: Pt3Fe Reference: Min Mag (1997) 61:367-375 |
β Kaolinite Formula: Al2(Si2O5)(OH)4 Localities: Reference: Eakle, Arthur Starr (1904), Phosphorescent sphalerite (Mariposa County, California): California Journal of Technology: 3: 30-31; Eakle, Arthur Starr & W.J. Sharwood (1904), Luminescent zinc blende (Mariposa County, California): Engineering & Mining Journal: 77: 1000; Wiebelt, F.J. (1947) The Akoz mine, Mariposa County, California. U.S. Bureau of Mines Report of Investigation 4144, 6 pp.; Bowen, O.E., Jr. & C.H. Gray, Jr. (1957), Mines and mineral deposits of Mariposa County, California: California Journal of Mines and Geology: 53(1&2): 198-202; Pemberton, H. Earl (1983), Minerals of California; Van Nostrand Reinholt Press: 84. |
β 'Limonite' Localities: Blue Moon Mine (Porcupine Mine; Blue Cloud Mine; Red Cloud Mine; Percupine Mine; American Eagle Mine; Bullion Hill Mine), Quartzburg, Hornitos Mining District, West Belt, Mariposa Co., California, USA Bronsen Manganese claim, Quartzburg, Hornitos Mining District, West Belt, Mariposa Co., California, USA La Victoria Mine (Victoria Mine; Victoire; La Victoire; Victoiro; La Victoiro; Tandem Copper property; Tandem), Williams Peak, Hunter Valley Mining District, West Belt, Mariposa Co., California, USA Number Five Mine (Monte Carlo Mine; Number 5 claim; Jack Quartz claim; Standby fractional claim; No. 5 Extension claim), Quartzburg, Hornitos Mining District, West Belt, Mariposa Co., California, USA Duncan Mine (Lost Douglas Mine), Hornitos, Hornitos Mining District, West Belt, Mariposa Co., California, USA Reference: U.S. Geological Survey, 2005, Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia. |
β Malachite Formula: Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 Localities: Barrett Mine (Baretta Mine; Barette Mine; Beaudry Mine; Wildcat claim; Mountaineer claim; New Year claim), Hunter Valley Mountain, Hunter Valley Mining District, West Belt, Mariposa Co., California, USA Blue Moon Mine (Porcupine Mine; Blue Cloud Mine; Red Cloud Mine; Percupine Mine; American Eagle Mine; Bullion Hill Mine), Quartzburg, Hornitos Mining District, West Belt, Mariposa Co., California, USA La Victoria Mine (Victoria Mine; Victoire; La Victoire; Victoiro; La Victoiro; Tandem Copper property; Tandem), Williams Peak, Hunter Valley Mining District, West Belt, Mariposa Co., California, USA White Rock Mine (Copper King Mine; White Knob Mine; White Rock Copper King Mine), Helm Ranch, Round Hills, Cathey Mining District (Cathay Mining District), West Belt, Mariposa Co., California, USA Reference: U.S. Geological Survey, 2005, Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia. |
β Marcasite Formula: FeS2 Reference: U.S. Geological Survey, 2005, Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia. |
β Muscovite Formula: KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 Localities: Brushy Canyon deposits, Round Hills, Cathey Mining District (Cathay Mining District), West Belt, Mariposa Co., California, USA Akoz Mine (Asposozien Mine; B.A.B. Mine; Radium Mine), Webb Station, West Belt, Mariposa Co., California, USA Blue Moon Mine (Porcupine Mine; Blue Cloud Mine; Red Cloud Mine; Percupine Mine; American Eagle Mine; Bullion Hill Mine), Quartzburg, Hornitos Mining District, West Belt, Mariposa Co., California, USA Description: Occurs in a muscovite-quartz schist. Reference: Bowen, O.E., Jr. & C.H. Gray, Jr. (1957), Mines and mineral deposits of Mariposa County, California: California Journal of Mines and Geology: 53(1&2): 212, 338; Pemberton, H. Earl (1983), Minerals of California; Van Nostrand Reinholt Press: 426.; USGS (2005), Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS): U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia, loc. file ID #10031050. |
β Muscovite var. Sericite Formula: KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 Localities: Akoz Mine (Asposozien Mine; B.A.B. Mine; Radium Mine), Webb Station, West Belt, Mariposa Co., California, USA Blue Moon Mine (Porcupine Mine; Blue Cloud Mine; Red Cloud Mine; Percupine Mine; American Eagle Mine; Bullion Hill Mine), Quartzburg, Hornitos Mining District, West Belt, Mariposa Co., California, USA Reference: U.S. Geological Survey, 2005, Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia. |
β Osmium Formula: (Os,Ir,Ru) Reference: Min Mag (1997) 61:367-375 |
β Piemontite Formula: {Ca2}{Al2Mn3+}(Si2O7)(SiO4)O(OH) Description: Occurs as grains in ore. Reference: Taliaferro, Nicholas Lloyd & A.J. Solari (1943a), Manganese deposits of the Sierra Nevada: their genesis and metamorphism: California Division Mines and Geology Bulletin 125: 326; Hewett, Donnel Foster, Charles Wesley Chesterman & Bennie Wyatt Troxel (1961), Tephroite in California manganese deposits: Economic Geology: 56: 50; Pemberton, H. Earl (1983), Minerals of California; Van Nostrand Reinholt Press: 485. |
β Platinum Formula: Pt Localities: Burns Creek Mine, Quartzburg School, Quartzburg, Hornitos Mining District, West Belt, Mariposa Co., California, USA Huelsdonk placer, Hayward, West Belt, Mariposa Co., California, USA ? (more information) New Year diggins (Prouty Ranch), Hayward, West Belt, Mariposa Co., California, USA ? (more information) Reference: Min Mag (1997) 61:367-375 |
β Proustite Formula: Ag3AsS3 Reference: Julihn, C.E. & F.W. Horton (1940); Bowen, O.E., Jr. & R.A. Crippen (1948), Geologic maps and notes along Highway 49: California Division Mines and Geol. Bulletin 141: 38; Pemberton, H. Earl (1983), Minerals of California; Van Nostrand Reinholt Press: 140. |
β 'Psilomelane' Localities: Gale prospect, Granite Springs, Granite Springs Mining District, West Belt, Mariposa Co., California, USA Caldwell Mine (Daly Mine), Granite Springs, Granite Springs Mining District, West Belt, Mariposa Co., California, USA Kelm prospect, Jasper Point, Hunter Valley Mountain, Hunter Valley Mining District, West Belt, Mariposa Co., California, USA Bronsen Manganese claim, Quartzburg, Hornitos Mining District, West Belt, Mariposa Co., California, USA Robie prospect (Robie property; Miles), Granite Springs, Granite Springs Mining District, West Belt, Mariposa Co., California, USA Reference: U.S. Geological Survey, 2005, Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia. |
β Pyrargyrite Formula: Ag3SbS3 Localities: Reference: Trask, John Boardman (1853), Report on the geology of the Sierra Nevada, or California Range: California Legislature, 4th. session, Ap. To Jour., S. Doc. 59, 30 pp.: 24; Murdoch, Joseph & Robert W. Webb (1966), Minerals of California, Centennial Volume (1866-1966): California Division Mines & Geology Bulletin 189: 300. |
β Pyrite Formula: FeS2 Localities: Reported from at least 25 localities in this region. Reference: U.S. Geological Survey, 2005, Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia. |
β Pyrolusite Formula: Mn4+O2 Localities: Caldwell Mine (Daly Mine), Granite Springs, Granite Springs Mining District, West Belt, Mariposa Co., California, USA Kelm prospect, Jasper Point, Hunter Valley Mountain, Hunter Valley Mining District, West Belt, Mariposa Co., California, USA Unspecified Mn occurrence [1], Hunter Valley, Hunter Valley Mining District, West Belt, Mariposa Co., California, USA Reference: Trask, Parker Davies (1950) Geologic description of the manganese deposits of California. California Division of Mines Bulletin 152, 378 pp.: 106-108; Bowen, O.E., Jr. & C.H. Gray, Jr. (1957), Mines and mineral deposits of Mariposa County, California: California Journal of Mines and Geology: 53(1&2): 191; Pemberton, H. Earl (1983), Minerals of California; Van Nostrand Reinholt Press: 165. |
β Pyrophyllite Formula: Al2Si4O10(OH)2 Localities: Colour: Golden-yellow Description: Radiating tufts. Reference: Hanks, Henry Garber (1884), Fourth report of the State Mineralogist: California Mining Bureau. Report 4, 410 pp.: 318; Turner, Henry Ward (1896), Further contributions to the geology of the Sierra Nevada: USGS, 17th. Annual Report, part 1: 685; Doelter, C. (1917) Handbuch der Mineralchemie. Vol. 2: 121; Gruner, J.W. (1934) The crystal structure of pyrophyllite. Zeitschrift fΓΌr Kristallographie: 88: 412; Bowen, O.E., Jr. & C.H. Gray, Jr. (1957), Mines and mineral deposits of Mariposa County, California: California Journal of Mines and Geology: 53(1&2): 219. |
β Quartz Formula: SiO2 Localities: Reported from at least 54 localities in this region. Reference: U.S. Geological Survey, 2005, Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia. |
β Quartz var. Jasper Reference: U.S. Geological Survey, 2005, Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia. |
β Quartz var. Milky Quartz Formula: SiO2 Reference: USGS (2005), Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS): U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia, loc. file ID #10109233. |
β Rhodonite Formula: CaMn3Mn[Si5O15] Localities: Robie prospect (Robie property; Miles), Granite Springs, Granite Springs Mining District, West Belt, Mariposa Co., California, USA Caldwell Mine (Daly Mine), Granite Springs, Granite Springs Mining District, West Belt, Mariposa Co., California, USA Bronsen Manganese claim, Quartzburg, Hornitos Mining District, West Belt, Mariposa Co., California, USA Reference: Trask, Parker Davies, Ivan F. Wilson & F.S. Simons (1943), Manganese deposits of California β a summary report: California Division Mines Bulletin 125: 132; Murdoch, Joseph & Robert W. Webb (1966), Minerals of California, Centennial Volume (1866-1966): California Division Mines & Geology Bulletin 189: 322. |
β Ruthenium Formula: (Ru,Ir) Reference: Min Mag (1997) 61:367-375 |
β 'Serpentine Subgroup' Formula: D3[Si2O5](OH)4 Reference: California Academy of (Natural) Sciences (1858), Specimens presented to the California Academy, Donations to the Cabinet to January 1, 1858: California Academy of Science Proceedings: volume 1, part 2: 110 [1856]; Murdoch, Joseph & Robert W. Webb (1966), Minerals of California, Centennial Volume (1866-1966): California Division Mines & Geology Bulletin 189: 335. |
β Silver ? Formula: Ag Description: (Probably refers to the silver content in the native gold, not to the presence of the discrete species "native silver".) Reference: U.S. Geological Survey, 2005, Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia. |
β Sphalerite Formula: ZnS Localities: Reported from at least 6 localities in this region. Fluorescence: Triboluminescent Description: Fine-grained material mixed with other species. Reference: Eakle, Arthur Starr (1904), Phosphorescent sphalerite (Mariposa County, California): California Journal of Technology: 3: 30-31; Eakle, Arthur Starr & W.J. Sharwood (1904), Luminescent zinc blende (Mariposa County, California): Engineering & Mining Journal: 77: 1000; Wiebelt, F.J. (1947) The Akoz mine, Mariposa County, California. U.S. Bureau of Mines Report of Investigation 4144, 6 pp.; Bowen, O.E., Jr. & C.H. Gray, Jr. (1957), Mines and mineral deposits of Mariposa County, California: California Journal of Mines and Geology: 53(1&2): 198-202; Pemberton, H. Earl (1983), Minerals of California; Van Nostrand Reinholt Press: 84; USGS (2005), Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS): U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia, loc. file ID #10030825. |
β Sulphur Formula: S8 Localities: Description: Loose microcrystals filling cast left by decomposed pyrite crystal in a gold-bearing quartz vein. Reference: Alfredo Petrov field collected specimen |
β Talc Formula: Mg3Si4O10(OH)2 Reference: USGS (2005), Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS): U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia, loc. file ID #10030826 & 10211865. |
β Tenorite Formula: CuO Localities: Description: Termed "black oxide." Reference: Browne, J.R. (1869), Report of J. Ross Browne on the mineral resources of the states and territories west of the Rocky Mountains (US Treasury Dept.), 674 pp., H.H. Bancroft and Co., San Francisco [reprint of 2]: 213; Murdoch, Joseph & Robert W. Webb (1966), Minerals of California, Centennial Volume (1866-1966): California Division Mines & Geology Bulletin 189: 361. |
β Tephroite Formula: Mn2+2SiO4 Description: Occurs as micro-crystals of plumose material. Reference: Hewett, Donnel Foster, Charles Wesley Chesterman & Bennie Wyatt Troxel (1961), Tephroite in California manganese deposits: Economic Geology: 56: 50-52; Murdoch, Joseph & Robert W. Webb (1966), Minerals of California, Centennial Volume (1866-1966): California Division Mines & Geology Bulletin 189: 214, 361; Pemberton, H. Earl (1983), Minerals of California; Van Nostrand Reinholt Press: 460. |
β Tetraferroplatinum Formula: PtFe Reference: Min Mag (1997) 61:367-375 |
β 'Tetrahedrite Subgroup' Formula: Cu6(Cu4C2+2)Sb4S12S Localities: Blue Moon Mine (Porcupine Mine; Blue Cloud Mine; Red Cloud Mine; Percupine Mine; American Eagle Mine; Bullion Hill Mine), Quartzburg, Hornitos Mining District, West Belt, Mariposa Co., California, USA La Victoria Mine (Victoria Mine; Victoire; La Victoire; Victoiro; La Victoiro; Tandem Copper property; Tandem), Williams Peak, Hunter Valley Mining District, West Belt, Mariposa Co., California, USA Fitch Mine, Webb Station, West Belt, Mariposa Co., California, USA Reference: Bowen, O.E., Jr. & C.H. Gray, Jr. (1957), Mines and mineral deposits of Mariposa County, California: California Journal of Mines and Geology: 53(1&2): 199-202; Eric, J.H. and M.W. Cox (1948) Zinc deposits of the American Eagle-Blue Moon area, Mariposa County, California. California Division Mines Bulletin 144: 141-144; Pemberton, H. Earl (1983), Minerals of California; Van Nostrand Reinholt Press: 134; Pemberton, H. Earl (1983), Minerals of California; Van Nostrand Reinholt Press: 134. |
β Todorokite Formula: (Na,Ca,K,Ba,Sr)1-x(Mn,Mg,Al)6O12 · 3-4H2O Reference: Field collected by Alfredo Petrov, May 2014, PXRD by John Attard, XRF by Alfredo Petrov. |
List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification
Group 1 - Elements | |||
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β | Gold | 1.AA.05 | Au |
β | Iridium | 1.AF.10 | (Ir,Os,Ru) |
β | Isoferroplatinum | 1.AG.35 | Pt3Fe |
β | Osmium | 1.AF.05 | (Os,Ir,Ru) |
β | Platinum | 1.AF.10 | Pt |
β | Ruthenium | 1.AF.05 | (Ru,Ir) |
β | Silver ? | 1.AA.05 | Ag |
β | Sulphur | 1.CC.05 | S8 |
β | Tetraferroplatinum | 1.AG.40 | PtFe |
Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts | |||
β | Acanthite | 2.BA.35 | Ag2S |
β | Arsenopyrite | 2.EB.20 | FeAsS |
β | Bornite | 2.BA.15 | Cu5FeS4 |
β | Chalcocite | 2.BA.05 | Cu2S |
β | Chalcopyrite | 2.CB.10a | CuFeS2 |
β | Cinnabar | 2.CD.15a | HgS |
β | Cooperite | 2.CC.35b | PtS |
β | Covellite | 2.CA.05a | CuS |
β | Galena | 2.CD.10 | PbS |
β | Marcasite | 2.EB.10a | FeS2 |
β | Proustite | 2.GA.05 | Ag3AsS3 |
β | Pyrargyrite | 2.GA.05 | Ag3SbS3 |
β | Pyrite | 2.EB.05a | FeS2 |
β | Sphalerite | 2.CB.05a | ZnS |
β | 'Tetrahedrite Subgroup' | 2.GB.05 | Cu6(Cu4C2+2)Sb4S12S |
Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides | |||
β | Cuprite | 4.AA.10 | Cu2O |
β | Goethite | 4.00. | Ξ±-Fe3+O(OH) |
β | Hausmannite | 4.BB.10 | Mn2+Mn3+2O4 |
β | Hematite | 4.CB.05 | Fe2O3 |
β | Pyrolusite | 4.DB.05 | Mn4+O2 |
β | Quartz | 4.DA.05 | SiO2 |
β | var. Jasper | 4.DA.05 | SiO2 |
β | var. Milky Quartz | 4.DA.05 | SiO2 |
β | Tenorite | 4.AB.10 | CuO |
β | Todorokite | 4.DK.10 | (Na,Ca,K,Ba,Sr)1-x(Mn,Mg,Al)6O12 Β· 3-4H2O |
Group 5 - Nitrates and Carbonates | |||
β | Ankerite | 5.AB.10 | Ca(Fe2+,Mg)(CO3)2 |
β | Azurite | 5.BA.05 | Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2 |
β | Calcite | 5.AB.05 | CaCO3 |
β | var. Manganese-bearing Calcite | 5.AB.05 | (Ca,Mn)CO3 |
β | Malachite | 5.BA.10 | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
Group 7 - Sulphates, Chromates, Molybdates and Tungstates | |||
β | Alunite | 7.BC.10 | KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6 |
β | Baryte | 7.AD.35 | BaSO4 |
Group 9 - Silicates | |||
β | Andalusite | 9.AF.10 | Al2(SiO4)O |
β | Bementite | 9.EE.05 | Mn7Si6O15(OH)8 |
β | Chrysocolla | 9.ED.20 | Cu2-xAlx(H2-xSi2O5)(OH)4 Β· nH2O, x < 1 |
β | Kaolinite | 9.ED.05 | Al2(Si2O5)(OH)4 |
β | Muscovite | 9.EC.15 | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
β | var. Sericite | 9.EC.15 | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
β | Piemontite | 9.BG.05a | {Ca2}{Al2Mn3+}(Si2O7)(SiO4)O(OH) |
β | Pyrophyllite | 9.EC.10 | Al2Si4O10(OH)2 |
β | Rhodonite | 9.DK.05 | CaMn3Mn[Si5O15] |
β | Talc | 9.EC.05 | Mg3Si4O10(OH)2 |
β | Tephroite | 9.AC.05 | Mn2+2SiO4 |
Unclassified Minerals, Rocks, etc. | |||
β | 'Chlorite Group' | - | |
β | 'Clays' | - | |
β | 'Limonite' | - | |
β | 'Psilomelane' | - | |
β | 'Serpentine Subgroup' | - | D3[Si2O5](OH)4 |
List of minerals for each chemical element
H | Hydrogen | |
---|---|---|
H | β Muscovite var. Sericite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
H | β Azurite | Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2 |
H | β Malachite | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
H | β Chrysocolla | Cu2-xAlx(H2-xSi2O5)(OH)4 · nH2O, x < 1 |
H | β Kaolinite | Al2(Si2O5)(OH)4 |
H | β Goethite | Ξ±-Fe3+O(OH) |
H | β Bementite | Mn7Si6O15(OH)8 |
H | β Piemontite | {Ca2}{Al2Mn3+}(Si2O7)(SiO4)O(OH) |
H | β Muscovite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
H | β Pyrophyllite | Al2Si4O10(OH)2 |
H | β Serpentine Subgroup | D3[Si2O5](OH)4 |
H | β Alunite | KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6 |
H | β Talc | Mg3Si4O10(OH)2 |
H | β Todorokite | (Na,Ca,K,Ba,Sr)1-x(Mn,Mg,Al)6O12 · 3-4H2O |
C | Carbon | |
C | β Azurite | Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2 |
C | β Calcite | CaCO3 |
C | β Malachite | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
C | β Ankerite | Ca(Fe2+,Mg)(CO3)2 |
C | β Calcite var. Manganese-bearing Calcite | (Ca,Mn)CO3 |
O | Oxygen | |
O | β Muscovite var. Sericite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
O | β Baryte | BaSO4 |
O | β Quartz | SiO2 |
O | β Azurite | Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2 |
O | β Calcite | CaCO3 |
O | β Malachite | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
O | β Hematite | Fe2O3 |
O | β Pyrolusite | Mn4+O2 |
O | β Chrysocolla | Cu2-xAlx(H2-xSi2O5)(OH)4 · nH2O, x < 1 |
O | β Cuprite | Cu2O |
O | β Andalusite | Al2(SiO4)O |
O | β Ankerite | Ca(Fe2+,Mg)(CO3)2 |
O | β Rhodonite | CaMn3Mn[Si5O15] |
O | β Kaolinite | Al2(Si2O5)(OH)4 |
O | β Tenorite | CuO |
O | β Goethite | Ξ±-Fe3+O(OH) |
O | β Hausmannite | Mn2+Mn23+O4 |
O | β Tephroite | Mn22+SiO4 |
O | β Bementite | Mn7Si6O15(OH)8 |
O | β Calcite var. Manganese-bearing Calcite | (Ca,Mn)CO3 |
O | β Piemontite | {Ca2}{Al2Mn3+}(Si2O7)(SiO4)O(OH) |
O | β Muscovite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
O | β Pyrophyllite | Al2Si4O10(OH)2 |
O | β Serpentine Subgroup | D3[Si2O5](OH)4 |
O | β Alunite | KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6 |
O | β Quartz var. Milky Quartz | SiO2 |
O | β Talc | Mg3Si4O10(OH)2 |
O | β Todorokite | (Na,Ca,K,Ba,Sr)1-x(Mn,Mg,Al)6O12 · 3-4H2O |
Na | Sodium | |
Na | β Todorokite | (Na,Ca,K,Ba,Sr)1-x(Mn,Mg,Al)6O12 · 3-4H2O |
Mg | Magnesium | |
Mg | β Ankerite | Ca(Fe2+,Mg)(CO3)2 |
Mg | β Talc | Mg3Si4O10(OH)2 |
Mg | β Todorokite | (Na,Ca,K,Ba,Sr)1-x(Mn,Mg,Al)6O12 · 3-4H2O |
Al | Aluminium | |
Al | β Muscovite var. Sericite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
Al | β Chrysocolla | Cu2-xAlx(H2-xSi2O5)(OH)4 · nH2O, x < 1 |
Al | β Andalusite | Al2(SiO4)O |
Al | β Kaolinite | Al2(Si2O5)(OH)4 |
Al | β Piemontite | {Ca2}{Al2Mn3+}(Si2O7)(SiO4)O(OH) |
Al | β Muscovite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
Al | β Pyrophyllite | Al2Si4O10(OH)2 |
Al | β Alunite | KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6 |
Al | β Todorokite | (Na,Ca,K,Ba,Sr)1-x(Mn,Mg,Al)6O12 · 3-4H2O |
Si | Silicon | |
Si | β Muscovite var. Sericite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
Si | β Quartz | SiO2 |
Si | β Chrysocolla | Cu2-xAlx(H2-xSi2O5)(OH)4 · nH2O, x < 1 |
Si | β Andalusite | Al2(SiO4)O |
Si | β Rhodonite | CaMn3Mn[Si5O15] |
Si | β Kaolinite | Al2(Si2O5)(OH)4 |
Si | β Tephroite | Mn22+SiO4 |
Si | β Bementite | Mn7Si6O15(OH)8 |
Si | β Piemontite | {Ca2}{Al2Mn3+}(Si2O7)(SiO4)O(OH) |
Si | β Muscovite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
Si | β Pyrophyllite | Al2Si4O10(OH)2 |
Si | β Serpentine Subgroup | D3[Si2O5](OH)4 |
Si | β Quartz var. Milky Quartz | SiO2 |
Si | β Talc | Mg3Si4O10(OH)2 |
S | Sulfur | |
S | β Baryte | BaSO4 |
S | β Galena | PbS |
S | β Chalcopyrite | CuFeS2 |
S | β Pyrite | FeS2 |
S | β Sphalerite | ZnS |
S | β Tetrahedrite Subgroup | Cu6(Cu4C22+)Sb4S12S |
S | β Chalcocite | Cu2S |
S | β Cinnabar | HgS |
S | β Bornite | Cu5FeS4 |
S | β Marcasite | FeS2 |
S | β Acanthite | Ag2S |
S | β Cooperite | PtS |
S | β Proustite | Ag3AsS3 |
S | β Covellite | CuS |
S | β Pyrargyrite | Ag3SbS3 |
S | β Alunite | KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6 |
S | β Sulphur | S8 |
S | β Arsenopyrite | FeAsS |
K | Potassium | |
K | β Muscovite var. Sericite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
K | β Muscovite | KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
K | β Alunite | KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6 |
K | β Todorokite | (Na,Ca,K,Ba,Sr)1-x(Mn,Mg,Al)6O12 · 3-4H2O |
Ca | Calcium | |
Ca | β Calcite | CaCO3 |
Ca | β Ankerite | Ca(Fe2+,Mg)(CO3)2 |
Ca | β Rhodonite | CaMn3Mn[Si5O15] |
Ca | β Calcite var. Manganese-bearing Calcite | (Ca,Mn)CO3 |
Ca | β Piemontite | {Ca2}{Al2Mn3+}(Si2O7)(SiO4)O(OH) |
Ca | β Todorokite | (Na,Ca,K,Ba,Sr)1-x(Mn,Mg,Al)6O12 · 3-4H2O |
Mn | Manganese | |
Mn | β Pyrolusite | Mn4+O2 |
Mn | β Rhodonite | CaMn3Mn[Si5O15] |
Mn | β Hausmannite | Mn2+Mn23+O4 |
Mn | β Tephroite | Mn22+SiO4 |
Mn | β Bementite | Mn7Si6O15(OH)8 |
Mn | β Calcite var. Manganese-bearing Calcite | (Ca,Mn)CO3 |
Mn | β Piemontite | {Ca2}{Al2Mn3+}(Si2O7)(SiO4)O(OH) |
Mn | β Todorokite | (Na,Ca,K,Ba,Sr)1-x(Mn,Mg,Al)6O12 · 3-4H2O |
Fe | Iron | |
Fe | β Chalcopyrite | CuFeS2 |
Fe | β Pyrite | FeS2 |
Fe | β Hematite | Fe2O3 |
Fe | β Bornite | Cu5FeS4 |
Fe | β Marcasite | FeS2 |
Fe | β Ankerite | Ca(Fe2+,Mg)(CO3)2 |
Fe | β Isoferroplatinum | Pt3Fe |
Fe | β Tetraferroplatinum | PtFe |
Fe | β Goethite | Ξ±-Fe3+O(OH) |
Fe | β Arsenopyrite | FeAsS |
Cu | Copper | |
Cu | β Chalcopyrite | CuFeS2 |
Cu | β Azurite | Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2 |
Cu | β Tetrahedrite Subgroup | Cu6(Cu4C22+)Sb4S12S |
Cu | β Malachite | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
Cu | β Chalcocite | Cu2S |
Cu | β Bornite | Cu5FeS4 |
Cu | β Chrysocolla | Cu2-xAlx(H2-xSi2O5)(OH)4 · nH2O, x < 1 |
Cu | β Cuprite | Cu2O |
Cu | β Covellite | CuS |
Cu | β Tenorite | CuO |
Zn | Zinc | |
Zn | β Sphalerite | ZnS |
As | Arsenic | |
As | β Proustite | Ag3AsS3 |
As | β Arsenopyrite | FeAsS |
Sr | Strontium | |
Sr | β Todorokite | (Na,Ca,K,Ba,Sr)1-x(Mn,Mg,Al)6O12 · 3-4H2O |
Ru | Ruthenium | |
Ru | β Osmium | (Os,Ir,Ru) |
Ru | β Iridium | (Ir,Os,Ru) |
Ru | β Ruthenium | (Ru,Ir) |
Ag | Silver | |
Ag | β Acanthite | Ag2S |
Ag | β Proustite | Ag3AsS3 |
Ag | β Pyrargyrite | Ag3SbS3 |
Ag | β Silver | Ag |
Sb | Antimony | |
Sb | β Tetrahedrite Subgroup | Cu6(Cu4C22+)Sb4S12S |
Sb | β Pyrargyrite | Ag3SbS3 |
Ba | Barium | |
Ba | β Baryte | BaSO4 |
Ba | β Todorokite | (Na,Ca,K,Ba,Sr)1-x(Mn,Mg,Al)6O12 · 3-4H2O |
Os | Osmium | |
Os | β Osmium | (Os,Ir,Ru) |
Os | β Iridium | (Ir,Os,Ru) |
Ir | Iridium | |
Ir | β Osmium | (Os,Ir,Ru) |
Ir | β Iridium | (Ir,Os,Ru) |
Ir | β Ruthenium | (Ru,Ir) |
Pt | Platinum | |
Pt | β Isoferroplatinum | Pt3Fe |
Pt | β Tetraferroplatinum | PtFe |
Pt | β Cooperite | PtS |
Pt | β Platinum | Pt |
Au | Gold | |
Au | β Gold | Au |
Hg | Mercury | |
Hg | β Cinnabar | HgS |
Pb | Lead | |
Pb | β Galena | PbS |
Localities in this Region
- California
- Mariposa Co.
- West Belt
- Burns Creek
- Cathey Mining District (Cathay Mining District)
- Catheys Valley
- Cow and Calf Mountain
- Garnet Point
- Round Hills
- A. C. Smith Mine
- Brushy Canyon deposits
- Cornett Mine
- Francis Mine (Frances Mine)
- Givens prospect
- Great Northern Mine
- Hanas placer ground (Nanas placer ground)
- Helm Ranch
- Miles Creek deposits
- Red Flag Placer Mine
- Unnamed Au occurrence [20]
- Unnamed Au placer properties [3]
- Unnamed placer Au property [57]
- Wildcat Mountain
- Granite Springs Mining District
- Hayward
- Hornitos Mining District
- Hornitos
- Anderson occurrence [1]
- Barker Corporation dredge grounds
- Calderon Mine
- Crocker - Huffman Land and Water Company property
- D. M. Poole Mine
- Domingas occurrence
- Duncan Mine (Lost Douglas Mine)
- Gardosa prospect
- Gonzales Mine (Houghton and Gonzales Mine)
- Josie claims (Key Lode; Key Lode Extension)
- Lucky Quartz Mine
- Miller's Ranch
- Spangler Mine
- Unidentified Au mine [12]
- Unnamed Au property [42]
- Unnamed Au property [51]
- Unnamed Au prospect [17]
- Unnamed Au prospect [59]
- Unnamed Pyrite-Quartz occurrence [1]
- Washington Mine (Red Cloud Mine; Johnny Lind Mine; Jenny Lind Mine)
- Quartz Mountain [2]
- Quartzburg
- Hornitos
- West Belt
- Mariposa Co.
- California
- Mariposa Co.
- West Belt
- Hornitos Mining District
- Quartzburg
- Ginaco 1 and 2 claims
- Guest Mine
- Independence claims (Starlight)
- Jessie Mine (Kay lode; Kay lode extension)
- Mount Gaines Mine (Frenchman Mine; Bearfield Mine; Barfield Mine; Mount Gaines Gold Mine)
- Number Eight Mine
- Number Five Mine (Monte Carlo Mine; Number 5 claim; Jack Quartz claim; Standby fractional claim; No. 5 Extension claim)
- Number Nine Mine (Yosemite Ginaca Mine; Bill Jones and McCall Mine)
- Number One Mine (Martin Quartz Mine)
- Organeta Mine
- Poole Mine (Poole Track)
- Porcupine Placer Mine
- Quartzburg School
- Silver Lead Mine (St. Gabriel and Honeycomb Mine; Silver Lead & Margaretta Mine; Silver Lead claim; Margaretta claim; St. Gabriel claim; Honeycomb claim)
- St. Gabriel Mine
- Sunset I group (Trujillo; Sunset claim; South Sunset Extension claim; La Venue & Nacimiento del Oro claim)
- Unnamed Au placer [16]
- Unnamed Au property [55]
- Unnamed Au prospect [15]
- Yellow Jacket claim
- Santa Cruz Mountain
- Three Buttes (Tres Cerritos)
- Pacific Slate Company Quarry
- Pyrophyllite occurrence [1] (near Indian Gulch)
- Silver Bar Nos. 2; 3; 4 prospect
- Unknown stone deposit [2]
- Unnamed Alunite occurrence [1]
- Unnamed Andalusite occurrence [1]
- Unnamed Au occurrence [18]
- Unnamed placer Au mine [45]
- Unnamed placer Au property [48]
- Unnamed Serpentine occurrence [1]
- Waltz property [1]
- Waltz property [2]
- Quartzburg
- Hunter Valley Mining District
- Hunter Valley
- Hunter Valley Mountain
- Barrett Mine (Baretta Mine; Barette Mine; Beaudry Mine; Wildcat claim; Mountaineer claim; New Year claim)
- Castagnetto II Mine
- Castagnetto III prospect (Chemical)
- Challenge Mine (Pine Crest Mine; Pine Crest Extension Mine)
- Excelsior group
- Ferrari Mine (Maschio Mine)
- Iron Duke Mine
- Jasper Point
- Kalm prospect
- Lafayette Mine (Lafayette Quartz Mine; Lafayette Extension Mine)
- Last Chance II Mine (Mispah; Lakeview)
- Manzauita 2 Mine (Lucky Strike)
- Massanita
- Oakes and Reese Mine (Grand Prize and Badger Mine)
- Quartzburg group (Spring; Argonant; Colombia; Democrat; Sulphurets Mine)
- Red Jasper placer
- Unidentified gold prospect 11
- Williams Peak
- A. J. Burkhart Mine (Burkhart Mine)
- Bright Hope Mine (Busch; Washington-Buena Vista)
- Costa placer
- Cotton Creek Mine (Hauser Mine)
- Dominques occurrence
- Evening Star Mine (Evening Star NW Extension Mine)
- Ganara occurrence
- Geneva Mine
- Gold Run occurrence (Red Hill)
- Horseshoe II Mine (Eureka Mine)
- Juniper Mine (Juniper & Patricia Mine; Patricia & Charles Mine; Juniper claim; Independence claim; Starlight claim [Patricia]; Mountain View claim; Indepencio claim [placer])
- La Victoria Mine (Victoria Mine; Victoire; La Victoire; Victoiro; La Victoiro; Tandem Copper property; Tandem)
- Lucky Mine (Surprise Mine)
- Meriposa occurrence (Las Palomas)
- Morning Star Mine
- Nevada Mine
- Olney Extension Mine
- Orange Blossom Mine (Cavagnaro Mine)
- Pine Cone occurrence (Bald Mountain)
- Pyramid Mine (Castagnetto I Mine)
- Robin Mine (Badger Mine)
- Schoolhouse Mine
- Sunset Mine (La Mariposa; Venus)
- Unidentified Au prospect [13]
- Yellowstone Mine (Sirocco Mine; Yellowstone-Sirocco Mine)
- Webb Station
- Akoz Mine (Asposozien Mine; B.A.B. Mine; Radium Mine)
- Antler claim
- Cherokee I Mine
- Cotton Creek deposit
- Exchequer Mine
- Fitch Mine
- Jones Flat placer
- Prouty Ranch deposit
- Three Tree Mine
- Unidentified Au mine workings [7]
- Unnamed Au mine [40]
- Unnamed Au property [58]
- Unnamed Clay deposit [1]
- Unnamed Cr property [1]
- Hornitos Mining District
- West Belt
- Mariposa Co.
Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
North America PlateTectonic Plate
- Foothills-Wallowa DomainDomain
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