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Braye Mine (Bray Lode prospect; MS 4633), Himalaya Mine (Himalaya dikes; Himalaya pegmatite), Gem Hill, Mesa Grande District, San Diego Co., California, USA

Photo: Michael Fender

Latitude: 33°12'50"N
Longitude: 116°48'4"W

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The center claim in the group of lode mining claims made by the Himalaya Mining Company, contiguous on the northern side with the Little Mine, and on the southern side with the Lohrer Mine. Developed by small cuts, trenches, several tunnels and underground drifts. Patented in 1916, area approx. 17.93 acres private land. See US Mineral Survey No. 4633. Elevation approx. 3791' AMSL.

Mineral List

Elbaite
'Feldspar Group'

'Garnet'
'Mica Group'

Muscovite
Quartz

Schorl
'Tourmaline'

8 entries listed. 4 valid minerals.

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References

Kunz, G. F. (1905), Gems, jeweler's materials, and ornamental stones of California. California State Mining Bureau bulletin 37: pages 133-135.

Merrill, F. J. H. (1914), Geology and Mineral Resources of San Diego and Imperial Counties: Gems, Lithia Minerals. California State Mining Bureau, San Francisco, Cal. California State Printing Office, December. Chapter 1, pages 61-110.

Weber, F. H. (1963), Geology and mineral resources of San Diego County, California. California Division of Mines and Geology, County Report 3: pages 91-92.

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