Bomber Moon Clay prospect (Bomber Moon Mine), Calico, Calico District (Daggett District; Calico-Daggett area), Calico Mts (Calico Hills), San Bernardino County, California, USAi
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
34° 57' North , 116° 48' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barstow | 23,692 (2017) | 21.1km |
| Barstow Heights | 24,202 (2006) | 25.0km |
| Lenwood | 3,543 (2011) | 28.9km |
| Fort Irwin | 8,845 (2011) | 36.3km |
| Apple Valley | 72,174 (2017) | 61.1km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mojave Desert Gem & Mineral Society | Barstow, California | 21km |
Mindat Locality ID:
88171
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:2:88171:8
GUID (UUID V4):
4214e116-976e-4b2f-923a-8d01a3140506
A clay (bentonite) occurrence located in the SE¼SW¼SE¼ sec. 17, T10N, R2E, SBM, about 6.6 km E of Calico, along the southeastern margin of the Calico Mountains, on private land. MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 100 meters.
Mineralization is hosted in Pliocene lake sediments. Local rocks include Miocene nonmarine rocks and/or Tertiary intrusive rocks (hypabyssal), unit 7 (Northern Mojave Desert).
Workings include underground openings.
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| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10094966 |
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