Roulette prospect [2], Havasu Palms (Roads End Camp), Whipple District (Monumental District), Whipple Mountains, San Bernardino County, California, USAi
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
34° 22' 54'' North , 114° 16' 54'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Havasu City | 53,553 (2017) | 12.0km |
| Parker Strip | 662 (2011) | 19.6km |
| Desert Hills | 2,245 (2011) | 20.9km |
| Cienega Springs | 1,798 (2011) | 22.1km |
| Bluewater | 172 (2011) | 23.0km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Havasu Gem & Mineral Society | Lake Havasu City, Arizona | 12km |
Mindat Locality ID:
89409
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:2:89409:5
GUID (UUID V4):
4b278a6e-58f2-408d-ab3d-331d66284017
A Au-Ag prospect located in sec. 6, T3N, R26E, SBM, 1.9 km (1.2 miles) S of Havasu Palms, along the Colorado River near the western shore of Lake Havasu. The property is comprised of 23 claims. MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 10 meters.
Mineralization is hosted in rhyolite. The ore body strikes N and dips 26-30W at a thickness of 1.83 meters. The deposit is parallel veins 2 to 6 feet thick. Associated rocks include Pliocene rhyolite. Local rocks include Precambrian igneous and metamorphic rock complex and/or Quaternary alluvium and marine deposits.
Workings include underground openings comprised of 2 short adits at a 50 foot vertical interval. A 70 foot incline was sunk on the Roulette vein. Other veins were developed by shallow cuts & short shaft. A 40-ton flotation plant was erected.
Production data are found in: Wright, L.A., et al (1953).
About 700 tons of ore were milled during these periods, averaging about $8 (period values) Au/ton. No other production record was found.
Select Mineral List Type
Standard Detailed Gallery Strunz Chemical ElementsGallery:
List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification
| Group 1 - Elements | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ⓘ | Gold | 1.AA.05 | Au |
| Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides | |||
| ⓘ | Quartz | 4.DA.05 | SiO2 |
List of minerals for each chemical element
| O | Oxygen | |
|---|---|---|
| O | ⓘ Quartz | SiO2 |
| Si | Silicon | |
| Si | ⓘ Quartz | SiO2 |
| Au | Gold | |
| Au | ⓘ Gold | Au |
Other Databases
| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10035792 |
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Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
North America PlateTectonic Plate
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- Mojave DomainDomain
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References
(n.d.) Minerals Availability System (MAS), U.S. Bureau of Mines.file #0060712417
