Prosperity Mine (Prosperity group; Golden Star), Mopah Spring (Mau`upah; Maupah; Mopah Springs), Turtle Mountains, San Bernardino County, California, USAi
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
34° 19' 57'' North , 114° 44' 42'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Big River | 1,327 (2011) | 41.2km |
| Crystal Beach | 279 (2017) | 41.8km |
| Desert Hills | 2,245 (2011) | 42.1km |
| Lake Havasu City | 53,553 (2017) | 42.2km |
| Parker | 3,046 (2017) | 46.5km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Havasu Gem & Mineral Society | Lake Havasu City, Arizona | 42km |
Mindat Locality ID:
89290
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:2:89290:9
GUID (UUID V4):
cbc2ca65-9383-42f5-99da-781ff119798f
A former Au occurrence/mine located in the S½ sec. 23, T3N, R21E, SBM, 3.5 km (2.2 miles) NE of Mopah Spring (coordinates of record) (6.5 miles W of Pyramid Butte). The property is comprised of 10 claims. MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 1,000 meters.
Mineralization is hosted in granite. The ore body strikes E and dips 30S at a thickness of 0.61 meter. The deposit is comprised of 3 parallel veins at 18 inches to 2 feet (45 to 61 cm) thick and 30 feet apart. Local rocks include Tertiary volcanic flow rocks, unit 16 (Northern Mojave Desert).
Workings include underground openings comprised of a 100 foot incline with 100 feet of drifts on the 50 foot level plus a 150 foot shaft 32,000 feet W of the incline.
Rock Types Recorded
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Other Databases
| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10035798 |
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