Kingston Range, San Bernardino Co., California, USAi
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35° 47' 3'' North , 115° 54' 4'' West
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Death Valley National Park,
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ⓘ Anglesite Formula: PbSO4 Reference: Wright, L.A., et al (1953), Mines and mineral resources of San Bernardino County, California: California Journal of Mines and Geology: 49(1-2): 113; Hewett, Donnel Foster (1956) Geology and mineral resources of the Ivanpah quadrangle, California and Nevada, USGS Professional Paper 275, 172 pp.: 118-119; Pemberton, H. Earl (1983), Minerals of California; Van Nostrand Reinholt Press: 301. |
ⓘ Ankerite Formula: Ca(Fe2+,Mg)(CO3)2 Localities: Beck Mine [1] (Beck deposits; Kingston Iron deposit; Iron Gossam; Beck Mine; Gossan No. 1; 2 & 5 claims), Kingston Peak, Kingston Range District, Kingston Range, San Bernardino Co., California, USA Unnamed Ankerite occurrence [1], Kingston Peak, Kingston Range District, Kingston Range, San Bernardino Co., California, USA Reference: USGS Bull1709D |
ⓘ Antigorite Formula: Mg3(Si2O5)(OH)4 Reference: USGS Bull1709D |
ⓘ 'Apatite' Formula: Ca5(PO4)3(Cl/F/OH) Description: Opaque crystals in limestone. Reference: Kunz, George Frederick (1905a), Gems, jewelers’ materials, and ornamental stones of California: California Division Mines Bulletin 37, 171 pp.: 102; Murdoch, Joseph & Robert W. Webb (1966), Minerals of California, Centennial Volume (1866-1966): California Division Mines & Geology Bulletin 189: 79. |
ⓘ Aurichalcite Formula: (Zn,Cu)5(CO3)2(OH)6 Description: Common occurrence here. Reference: Hewett, Donnel Foster (1956) Geology and mineral resources of the Ivanpah quadrangle, California and Nevada, USGS Professional Paper 275, 172 pp.: 118 (& 143 ?); Pemberton, H. Earl (1983), Minerals of California; Van Nostrand Reinholt Press: 229. |
ⓘ Cerussite Formula: PbCO3 Description: Irregular lenses. Reference: Tucker, W. Burling & Reid J. Sampson (1943b), Mineral resources of San Bernardino County: California Journal of Mines and Geology, California Division Mines (Report 39): 39(4): 489; Wright, L.A., et al (1953), Mines and mineral resources of San Bernardino County, California: California Journal of Mines and Geology: 49(1-2): 113; Pemberton, H. Earl (1983), Minerals of California; Van Nostrand Reinholt Press: 233-234. |
ⓘ Chalcopyrite Formula: CuFeS2 Reference: USGS Bull1709D |
ⓘ Diopside Formula: CaMgSi2O6 Reference: USGS Bull1709D |
ⓘ Dolomite Formula: CaMg(CO3)2 Reference: USGS Bull1709D |
ⓘ Galena Formula: PbS Reference: U.S. Geological Survey, 2005, Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia. |
ⓘ 'Garnet Group' Formula: X3Z2(SiO4)3 Reference: USGS Bull1709D |
ⓘ Hematite Formula: Fe2O3 Localities: Beck Mine [1] (Beck deposits; Kingston Iron deposit; Iron Gossam; Beck Mine; Gossan No. 1; 2 & 5 claims), Kingston Peak, Kingston Range District, Kingston Range, San Bernardino Co., California, USA Unnamed Fe deposits [2], Kingston Peak, Kingston Range District, Kingston Range, San Bernardino Co., California, USA Reference: Hewett, Donnel Foster (1948), Iron deposits of the Kingston Range, San Bernardino County, California: California Division Mines Bulletin 129: Part M: 194-206; Wright, L.A., et al (1953), Mines and mineral resources of San Bernardino County, California: California Journal of Mines and Geology: 49(1-2): 90-91; Pemberton, H. Earl (1983), Minerals of California; Van Nostrand Reinholt Press: 162; Calzia, J. P.; Frisken, J. G.; Jachens, R. C.; McMahon, A. B.; Rumsey, C. M. (1987), Mineral Resources of the Kingston Range Wilderness Study Area, San Bernardino County, California. U.S. Geological Survey Bulletin 1709-D, 34 p. |
ⓘ Magnetite Formula: Fe2+Fe3+2O4 Localities: Beck Mine [1] (Beck deposits; Kingston Iron deposit; Iron Gossam; Beck Mine; Gossan No. 1; 2 & 5 claims), Kingston Peak, Kingston Range District, Kingston Range, San Bernardino Co., California, USA Unnamed Fe deposits [2], Kingston Peak, Kingston Range District, Kingston Range, San Bernardino Co., California, USA Description: Some occurs. Reference: Hewett, Donnel Foster (1948), Iron deposits of the Kingston Range, San Bernardino County, California: California Division Mines Bulletin 129: Part M: 194-206; Wright, L.A., et al (1953), Mines and mineral resources of San Bernardino County, California: California Journal of Mines and Geology: 49(1-2): 90-91; Pemberton, H. Earl (1983), Minerals of California; Van Nostrand Reinholt Press: 162; Calzia, J. P.; Frisken, J. G.; Jachens, R. C.; McMahon, A. B.; Rumsey, C. M. (1987), Mineral Resources of the Kingston Range Wilderness Study Area, San Bernardino County, California. U.S. Geological Survey Bulletin 1709-D, 34 p. |
ⓘ Pyrite Formula: FeS2 Description: Widespread here. Reference: Wright, L.A., et al (1953), Mines and mineral resources of San Bernardino County, California: California Journal of Mines and Geology: 49(1-2): 90-91; Pemberton, H. Earl (1983), Minerals of California; Van Nostrand Reinholt Press: 72;
Calzia, J. P.; Frisken, J. G.; Jachens, R. C.; McMahon, A. B.; Rumsey, C. M. (1987), Mineral Resources of the Kingston Range Wilderness Study Area, San Bernardino County, California. U.S. Geological Survey Bulletin 1709-D, 34 p., maps. |
ⓘ Pyromorphite Formula: Pb5(PO4)3Cl Colour: Yellow Description: A principal mineral here. Reference: Hewett, Donnel Foster (1956) Geology and mineral resources of the Ivanpah quadrangle, California and Nevada, USGS Professional Paper 275, 172 pp.: 118, 143-144; Pemberton, H. Earl (1983), Minerals of California; Van Nostrand Reinholt Press: 325. |
ⓘ Quartz Formula: SiO2 Localities: Purple Heart Mine, Kingston Peak, Kingston Range District, Kingston Range, San Bernardino Co., California, USA Beck Mine [1] (Beck deposits; Kingston Iron deposit; Iron Gossam; Beck Mine; Gossan No. 1; 2 & 5 claims), Kingston Peak, Kingston Range District, Kingston Range, San Bernardino Co., California, USA Kingston No. 1 deposit (Kingston No. 1 prospect), Kingston Peak, Kingston Range District, Kingston Range, San Bernardino Co., California, USA Amethyst Queen claim, Beck Spring, Kingston Range, San Bernardino Co., California, USA Reference: Calzia, J. P. et al. 1987. Mineral Resources of the Kingston Range Wilderness Study Area, San Bernardino County, California. U.S. Geological Survey Bulletin 1709-D, 34 p., maps. |
ⓘ Quartz var. Amethyst Formula: SiO2 Localities: Purple Heart Mine, Kingston Peak, Kingston Range District, Kingston Range, San Bernardino Co., California, USA Beck Mine [1] (Beck deposits; Kingston Iron deposit; Iron Gossam; Beck Mine; Gossan No. 1; 2 & 5 claims), Kingston Peak, Kingston Range District, Kingston Range, San Bernardino Co., California, USA Kingston No. 1 deposit (Kingston No. 1 prospect), Kingston Peak, Kingston Range District, Kingston Range, San Bernardino Co., California, USA Amethyst Queen claim, Beck Spring, Kingston Range, San Bernardino Co., California, USA Reference: Calzia, J. P. et al. 1987. Mineral Resources of the Kingston Range Wilderness Study Area, San Bernardino County, California. U.S. Geological Survey Bulletin 1709-D, 34 p., maps. |
ⓘ Sepiolite Formula: Mg4(Si6O15)(OH)2 · 6H2O Reference: Hewett, Donnel Foster (1956) Geology and mineral resources of the Ivanpah quadrangle, California and Nevada, USGS Professional Paper 275, 172 pp.: 144; Pemberton, H. Earl (1983), Minerals of California; Van Nostrand Reinholt Press: 441. |
ⓘ Talc Formula: Mg3Si4O10(OH)2 Localities: Reported from at least 15 localities in this region. Reference: Pemberton, H. Earl (1983), Minerals of California; Van Nostrand Reinholt Press: 419. |
ⓘ Tremolite Formula: ◻{Ca2}{Mg5}(Si8O22)(OH)2 Reference: USGS Bull1709D |
ⓘ Wollastonite Formula: CaSiO3 Reference: USGS Bull1709D |
Gallery:
List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification
Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts | |||
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ⓘ | Chalcopyrite | 2.CB.10a | CuFeS2 |
ⓘ | Galena | 2.CD.10 | PbS |
ⓘ | Pyrite | 2.EB.05a | FeS2 |
Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides | |||
ⓘ | Hematite | 4.CB.05 | Fe2O3 |
ⓘ | Magnetite | 4.BB.05 | Fe2+Fe3+2O4 |
ⓘ | Quartz | 4.DA.05 | SiO2 |
ⓘ | var. Amethyst | 4.DA.05 | SiO2 |
Group 5 - Nitrates and Carbonates | |||
ⓘ | Ankerite | 5.AB.10 | Ca(Fe2+,Mg)(CO3)2 |
ⓘ | Aurichalcite | 5.BA.15 | (Zn,Cu)5(CO3)2(OH)6 |
ⓘ | Cerussite | 5.AB.15 | PbCO3 |
ⓘ | Dolomite | 5.AB.10 | CaMg(CO3)2 |
Group 7 - Sulphates, Chromates, Molybdates and Tungstates | |||
ⓘ | Anglesite | 7.AD.35 | PbSO4 |
Group 8 - Phosphates, Arsenates and Vanadates | |||
ⓘ | Pyromorphite | 8.BN.05 | Pb5(PO4)3Cl |
Group 9 - Silicates | |||
ⓘ | Antigorite | 9.ED.15 | Mg3(Si2O5)(OH)4 |
ⓘ | Diopside | 9.DA.15 | CaMgSi2O6 |
ⓘ | Sepiolite | 9.EE.25 | Mg4(Si6O15)(OH)2 · 6H2O |
ⓘ | Talc | 9.EC.05 | Mg3Si4O10(OH)2 |
ⓘ | Tremolite | 9.DE.10 | ◻{Ca2}{Mg5}(Si8O22)(OH)2 |
ⓘ | Wollastonite | 9.DG.05 | CaSiO3 |
Unclassified Minerals, Rocks, etc. | |||
ⓘ | 'Apatite' | - | Ca5(PO4)3(Cl/F/OH) |
ⓘ | 'Garnet Group' | - | X3Z2(SiO4)3 |
List of minerals arranged by Dana 8th Edition classification
Group 2 - SULFIDES | |||
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AmXp, with m:p = 1:1 | |||
ⓘ | Galena | 2.8.1.1 | PbS |
AmBnXp, with (m+n):p = 1:1 | |||
ⓘ | Chalcopyrite | 2.9.1.1 | CuFeS2 |
AmBnXp, with (m+n):p = 1:2 | |||
ⓘ | Pyrite | 2.12.1.1 | FeS2 |
Group 4 - SIMPLE OXIDES | |||
A2X3 | |||
ⓘ | Hematite | 4.3.1.2 | Fe2O3 |
Group 7 - MULTIPLE OXIDES | |||
AB2X4 | |||
ⓘ | Magnetite | 7.2.2.3 | Fe2+Fe3+2O4 |
Group 14 - ANHYDROUS NORMAL CARBONATES | |||
A(XO3) | |||
ⓘ | Cerussite | 14.1.3.4 | PbCO3 |
AB(XO3)2 | |||
ⓘ | Ankerite | 14.2.1.2 | Ca(Fe2+,Mg)(CO3)2 |
ⓘ | Dolomite | 14.2.1.1 | CaMg(CO3)2 |
Group 16a - ANHYDROUS CARBONATES CONTAINING HYDROXYL OR HALOGEN | |||
ⓘ | Aurichalcite | 16a.4.2.1 | (Zn,Cu)5(CO3)2(OH)6 |
Group 28 - ANHYDROUS ACID AND NORMAL SULFATES | |||
AXO4 | |||
ⓘ | Anglesite | 28.3.1.3 | PbSO4 |
Group 41 - ANHYDROUS PHOSPHATES, ETC.CONTAINING HYDROXYL OR HALOGEN | |||
A5(XO4)3Zq | |||
ⓘ | Pyromorphite | 41.8.4.1 | Pb5(PO4)3Cl |
Group 65 - INOSILICATES Single-Width,Unbranched Chains,(W=1) | |||
Single-Width Unbranched Chains, W=1 with chains P=2 | |||
ⓘ | Diopside | 65.1.3a.1 | CaMgSi2O6 |
Single-Width Unbranched Chains, W=1 with chains P=3 | |||
ⓘ | Wollastonite | 65.2.1.1c | CaSiO3 |
Group 66 - INOSILICATES Double-Width,Unbranched Chains,(W=2) | |||
Amphiboles - Mg-Fe-Mn-Li subgroup | |||
ⓘ | Tremolite | 66.1.3a.1 | ◻{Ca2}{Mg5}(Si8O22)(OH)2 |
Group 71 - PHYLLOSILICATES Sheets of Six-Membered Rings | |||
Sheets of 6-membered rings with 1:1 layers | |||
ⓘ | Antigorite | 71.1.2a.1 | Mg3(Si2O5)(OH)4 |
Sheets of 6-membered rings with 2:1 layers | |||
ⓘ | Talc | 71.2.1.3 | Mg3Si4O10(OH)2 |
Group 74 - PHYLLOSILICATES Modulated Layers | |||
Modulated Layers with joined strips | |||
ⓘ | Sepiolite | 74.3.1b.1 | Mg4(Si6O15)(OH)2 · 6H2O |
Group 75 - TECTOSILICATES Si Tetrahedral Frameworks | |||
Si Tetrahedral Frameworks - SiO2 with [4] coordinated Si | |||
ⓘ | Quartz | 75.1.3.1 | SiO2 |
Unclassified Minerals, Mixtures, etc. | |||
ⓘ | 'Apatite' | - | Ca5(PO4)3(Cl/F/OH) |
ⓘ | 'Garnet Group' | - | X3Z2(SiO4)3 |
ⓘ | Quartz var. Amethyst | - | SiO2 |
List of minerals for each chemical element
H | Hydrogen | |
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H | ⓘ Tremolite | ◻{Ca2}{Mg5}(Si8O22)(OH)2 |
H | ⓘ Antigorite | Mg3(Si2O5)(OH)4 |
H | ⓘ Talc | Mg3Si4O10(OH)2 |
H | ⓘ Aurichalcite | (Zn,Cu)5(CO3)2(OH)6 |
H | ⓘ Sepiolite | Mg4(Si6O15)(OH)2 · 6H2O |
H | ⓘ Apatite | Ca5(PO4)3(Cl/F/OH) |
C | Carbon | |
C | ⓘ Dolomite | CaMg(CO3)2 |
C | ⓘ Ankerite | Ca(Fe2+,Mg)(CO3)2 |
C | ⓘ Aurichalcite | (Zn,Cu)5(CO3)2(OH)6 |
C | ⓘ Cerussite | PbCO3 |
O | Oxygen | |
O | ⓘ Magnetite | Fe2+Fe23+O4 |
O | ⓘ Hematite | Fe2O3 |
O | ⓘ Dolomite | CaMg(CO3)2 |
O | ⓘ Wollastonite | CaSiO3 |
O | ⓘ Tremolite | ◻{Ca2}{Mg5}(Si8O22)(OH)2 |
O | ⓘ Diopside | CaMgSi2O6 |
O | ⓘ Garnet Group | X3Z2(SiO4)3 |
O | ⓘ Antigorite | Mg3(Si2O5)(OH)4 |
O | ⓘ Ankerite | Ca(Fe2+,Mg)(CO3)2 |
O | ⓘ Quartz var. Amethyst | SiO2 |
O | ⓘ Quartz | SiO2 |
O | ⓘ Talc | Mg3Si4O10(OH)2 |
O | ⓘ Aurichalcite | (Zn,Cu)5(CO3)2(OH)6 |
O | ⓘ Pyromorphite | Pb5(PO4)3Cl |
O | ⓘ Sepiolite | Mg4(Si6O15)(OH)2 · 6H2O |
O | ⓘ Apatite | Ca5(PO4)3(Cl/F/OH) |
O | ⓘ Cerussite | PbCO3 |
O | ⓘ Anglesite | PbSO4 |
F | Fluorine | |
F | ⓘ Apatite | Ca5(PO4)3(Cl/F/OH) |
Mg | Magnesium | |
Mg | ⓘ Dolomite | CaMg(CO3)2 |
Mg | ⓘ Tremolite | ◻{Ca2}{Mg5}(Si8O22)(OH)2 |
Mg | ⓘ Diopside | CaMgSi2O6 |
Mg | ⓘ Antigorite | Mg3(Si2O5)(OH)4 |
Mg | ⓘ Ankerite | Ca(Fe2+,Mg)(CO3)2 |
Mg | ⓘ Talc | Mg3Si4O10(OH)2 |
Mg | ⓘ Sepiolite | Mg4(Si6O15)(OH)2 · 6H2O |
Si | Silicon | |
Si | ⓘ Wollastonite | CaSiO3 |
Si | ⓘ Tremolite | ◻{Ca2}{Mg5}(Si8O22)(OH)2 |
Si | ⓘ Diopside | CaMgSi2O6 |
Si | ⓘ Garnet Group | X3Z2(SiO4)3 |
Si | ⓘ Antigorite | Mg3(Si2O5)(OH)4 |
Si | ⓘ Quartz var. Amethyst | SiO2 |
Si | ⓘ Quartz | SiO2 |
Si | ⓘ Talc | Mg3Si4O10(OH)2 |
Si | ⓘ Sepiolite | Mg4(Si6O15)(OH)2 · 6H2O |
P | Phosphorus | |
P | ⓘ Pyromorphite | Pb5(PO4)3Cl |
P | ⓘ Apatite | Ca5(PO4)3(Cl/F/OH) |
S | Sulfur | |
S | ⓘ Pyrite | FeS2 |
S | ⓘ Galena | PbS |
S | ⓘ Chalcopyrite | CuFeS2 |
S | ⓘ Anglesite | PbSO4 |
Cl | Chlorine | |
Cl | ⓘ Pyromorphite | Pb5(PO4)3Cl |
Cl | ⓘ Apatite | Ca5(PO4)3(Cl/F/OH) |
Ca | Calcium | |
Ca | ⓘ Dolomite | CaMg(CO3)2 |
Ca | ⓘ Wollastonite | CaSiO3 |
Ca | ⓘ Tremolite | ◻{Ca2}{Mg5}(Si8O22)(OH)2 |
Ca | ⓘ Diopside | CaMgSi2O6 |
Ca | ⓘ Ankerite | Ca(Fe2+,Mg)(CO3)2 |
Ca | ⓘ Apatite | Ca5(PO4)3(Cl/F/OH) |
Fe | Iron | |
Fe | ⓘ Magnetite | Fe2+Fe23+O4 |
Fe | ⓘ Hematite | Fe2O3 |
Fe | ⓘ Pyrite | FeS2 |
Fe | ⓘ Chalcopyrite | CuFeS2 |
Fe | ⓘ Ankerite | Ca(Fe2+,Mg)(CO3)2 |
Cu | Copper | |
Cu | ⓘ Chalcopyrite | CuFeS2 |
Cu | ⓘ Aurichalcite | (Zn,Cu)5(CO3)2(OH)6 |
Zn | Zinc | |
Zn | ⓘ Aurichalcite | (Zn,Cu)5(CO3)2(OH)6 |
Pb | Lead | |
Pb | ⓘ Galena | PbS |
Pb | ⓘ Pyromorphite | Pb5(PO4)3Cl |
Pb | ⓘ Cerussite | PbCO3 |
Pb | ⓘ Anglesite | PbSO4 |
References
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Year (asc) Year (desc) Author (A-Z) Author (Z-A)Butner, D. W. (1944), Kingston Iron Deposit, U.S. Bureau of Mines War Minerals Report, 10 pp.
Hewett, Donnel Foster (1948), Iron deposits of the Kingston Range, San Bernardino County, California: California Division Mines Bulletin 129.
Localities in this Region
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- San Bernardino Co.
- Kingston Range
- San Bernardino Co.
- California
- San Bernardino Co.
- Kingston Range
- Kingston Range District
- Kingston Peak
- Kingston No. 1 deposit (Kingston No. 1 prospect)
- Pioneer Workings prospect (Pioneer Mine)
- Purple Heart Mine
- Rogers Mine
- Silver Lode and Blackwater Mine (Silver Lode and Black Water; Blackwater Mine)
- Silver Rule Mine (Chambers Mine)
- Smith Mine [1] (Tecopa Mine)
- Snow White Mine
- Unnamed Ankerite occurrence [1]
- Unnamed Au prospect [169]
- Unnamed Cu prospect [40]
- Unnamed Cu prospect [45]
- Unnamed Fe deposits [2]
- Unnamed Fe prospect [7]
- Unnamed Pb-Zn prospect [2]
- Unnamed Talc prospect [2]
- Unnamed Talc prospect [3]
- Vulcan Mine [2]
- Unnamed Apatite occurrence [1]
- Kingston Peak
- Kingston Range District
- Kingston Range
- San Bernardino Co.
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Kingston Range, San Bernardino Co., California, USA