Log InRegister
Quick Links : The Mindat ManualThe Rock H. Currier Digital LibraryMindat Newsletter [Free Download]
Home PageAbout MindatThe Mindat ManualHistory of MindatCopyright StatusWho We AreContact UsAdvertise on Mindat
Donate to MindatCorporate SponsorshipSponsor a PageSponsored PagesMindat AdvertisersAdvertise on Mindat
Learning CenterWhat is a mineral?The most common minerals on earthInformation for EducatorsMindat ArticlesThe ElementsThe Rock H. Currier Digital LibraryGeologic Time
Minerals by PropertiesMinerals by ChemistryAdvanced Locality SearchRandom MineralRandom LocalitySearch by minIDLocalities Near MeSearch ArticlesSearch GlossaryMore Search Options
Search For:
Mineral Name:
Locality Name:
Keyword(s):
 
The Mindat ManualAdd a New PhotoRate PhotosLocality Edit ReportCoordinate Completion ReportAdd Glossary Item
Mining CompaniesStatisticsUsersMineral MuseumsClubs & OrganizationsMineral Shows & EventsThe Mindat DirectoryDevice SettingsThe Mineral Quiz
Photo SearchPhoto GalleriesSearch by ColorNew Photos TodayNew Photos YesterdayMembers' Photo GalleriesPast Photo of the Day GalleryPhotography

Cayucos, Santa Lucia Mts (Santa Lucia Range), San Luis Obispo County, California, USAi
Regional Level Types
Cayucos- not defined -
Santa Lucia Mts (Santa Lucia Range)Mountain Range
San Luis Obispo CountyCounty
CaliforniaState
USACountry

This page is currently not sponsored. Click here to sponsor this page.
PhotosMapsSearch
Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
35° 26' 34'' North , 120° 53' 28'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Nearest Settlements:
PlacePopulationDistance
Cayucos2,592 (2011)0.1km
Morro Bay10,639 (2017)9.3km
Los Osos14,276 (2011)15.6km
Templeton7,674 (2011)20.5km
Atascadero29,819 (2017)20.6km
Nearest Clubs:
Local clubs are the best way to get access to collecting localities
ClubLocationDistance
Santa Lucia RockhoundsPaso Robles, California27km
Central Coast Treasure Hunters AssociationSan Luis Obispo, California28km
San Luis Obispo Gem & Mineral ClubSan Luis Obispo, California28km
Mindat Locality ID:
212545
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:2:212545:2
GUID (UUID V4):
177e1adc-58e8-4957-9d24-69fcc6d81e1d


A populated place located on the Pacific Coast in the Santa Lucia Mountains.

Select Mineral List Type

Standard Detailed Gallery Strunz Chemical Elements

Mineral List

Mineral list contains entries from the region specified including sub-localities

6 valid minerals.

Detailed Mineral List:

β“˜ Chalcopyrite
Formula: CuFeS2
β“˜ Chromite
Formula: Fe2+Cr3+2O4
β“˜ Glaucophane
Formula: ◻[Na2][Mg3Al2]Si8O22(OH)2
Description: Occurs as lawsonite-glaucophane schist.
β“˜ Jadeite
Formula: Na(Al,Fe3+)Si2O6
Description: Occurs as pods to several hundred pounds in cliff on the beach.
β“˜ Lawsonite
Formula: CaAl2(Si2O7)(OH)2 · H2O
Description: Occurs as lawsonite-glaucophane schist.
β“˜ Pyrrhotite
Formula: Fe1-xS

Gallery:

List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification

Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts
β“˜Chalcopyrite2.CB.10aCuFeS2
β“˜Pyrrhotite2.CC.10Fe1-xS
Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides
β“˜Chromite4.BB.05Fe2+Cr3+2O4
Group 9 - Silicates
β“˜Lawsonite9.BE.05CaAl2(Si2O7)(OH)2 Β· H2O
β“˜Jadeite9.DA.25Na(Al,Fe3+)Si2O6
β“˜Glaucophane9.DE.25β—»[Na2][Mg3Al2]Si8O22(OH)2

List of minerals for each chemical element

HHydrogen
Hβ“˜ Glaucophane◻[Na2][Mg3Al2]Si8O22(OH)2
Hβ“˜ LawsoniteCaAl2(Si2O7)(OH)2 · H2O
OOxygen
Oβ“˜ ChromiteFe2+Cr23+O4
Oβ“˜ Glaucophane◻[Na2][Mg3Al2]Si8O22(OH)2
Oβ“˜ JadeiteNa(Al,Fe3+)Si2O6
Oβ“˜ LawsoniteCaAl2(Si2O7)(OH)2 · H2O
NaSodium
Naβ“˜ Glaucophane◻[Na2][Mg3Al2]Si8O22(OH)2
Naβ“˜ JadeiteNa(Al,Fe3+)Si2O6
MgMagnesium
Mgβ“˜ Glaucophane◻[Na2][Mg3Al2]Si8O22(OH)2
AlAluminium
Alβ“˜ Glaucophane◻[Na2][Mg3Al2]Si8O22(OH)2
Alβ“˜ JadeiteNa(Al,Fe3+)Si2O6
Alβ“˜ LawsoniteCaAl2(Si2O7)(OH)2 · H2O
SiSilicon
Siβ“˜ Glaucophane◻[Na2][Mg3Al2]Si8O22(OH)2
Siβ“˜ JadeiteNa(Al,Fe3+)Si2O6
Siβ“˜ LawsoniteCaAl2(Si2O7)(OH)2 · H2O
SSulfur
Sβ“˜ ChalcopyriteCuFeS2
Sβ“˜ PyrrhotiteFe1-xS
CaCalcium
Caβ“˜ LawsoniteCaAl2(Si2O7)(OH)2 · H2O
CrChromium
Crβ“˜ ChromiteFe2+Cr23+O4
FeIron
Feβ“˜ ChalcopyriteCuFeS2
Feβ“˜ ChromiteFe2+Cr23+O4
Feβ“˜ JadeiteNa(Al,Fe3+)Si2O6
Feβ“˜ PyrrhotiteFe1-xS
CuCopper
Cuβ“˜ ChalcopyriteCuFeS2

Localities in this Region

Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality

North America Plate
Pacific PlateTectonic Plate

This page contains all mineral locality references listed on mindat.org. This does not claim to be a complete list. If you know of more minerals from this site, please register so you can add to our database. This locality information is for reference purposes only. You should never attempt to visit any sites listed in mindat.org without first ensuring that you have the permission of the land and/or mineral rights holders for access and that you are aware of all safety precautions necessary.

References

 
Mineral and/or Locality  
Mindat Discussions Facebook Logo Instagram Logo Discord Logo
Mindat.org is an outreach project of the Hudson Institute of Mineralogy, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.
Copyright © mindat.org and the Hudson Institute of Mineralogy 1993-2024, except where stated. Most political location boundaries are Β© OpenStreetMap contributors. Mindat.org relies on the contributions of thousands of members and supporters. Founded in 2000 by Jolyon Ralph.
Privacy Policy - Terms & Conditions - Contact Us / DMCA issues - Report a bug/vulnerability Current server date and time: March 29, 2024 13:45:53 Page updated: January 6, 2024 18:50:55
Go to top of page