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Kingston Range, San Bernardino Co., California, USAi
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Kingston Range

Kingston Range, San Bernardino Co., California, USA
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Amethyst

Kingston Range, San Bernardino Co., California, USA
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Amethyst

Kingston Range, San Bernardino Co., California, USA
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Kingston Range

Kingston Range, San Bernardino Co., California, USA
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Amethyst

Kingston Range, San Bernardino Co., California, USA
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Amethyst

Kingston Range, San Bernardino Co., California, USA
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Kingston Range

Kingston Range, San Bernardino Co., California, USA
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Amethyst

Kingston Range, San Bernardino Co., California, USA
Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
35° 47' 3'' North , 115° 54' 4'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
35.78417,-115.90111
GeoHash:
G#: 9qmedd73u
GRN:
N24W68
Locality type:
Mountain Range
Köppen climate type:
BWk : Cold desert climate



Death Valley National Park,

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Standard Detailed Gallery Strunz Dana Chemical Elements

Mineral List

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

18 valid minerals.

Detailed Mineral List:

ⓘ 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
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
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
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
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.
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Amethyst

Purple Heart Mine, Kingston Peak, Kingston Range District, Kingston Range, San Bernardino Co., California, USA
ⓘ Quartz var. Amethyst
Formula: SiO2
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

List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification

Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts
ⓘChalcopyrite2.CB.10aCuFeS2
ⓘGalena2.CD.10PbS
ⓘPyrite2.EB.05aFeS2
Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides
ⓘHematite4.CB.05Fe2O3
ⓘMagnetite4.BB.05Fe2+Fe3+2O4
ⓘQuartz4.DA.05SiO2
ⓘvar. Amethyst4.DA.05SiO2
Group 5 - Nitrates and Carbonates
ⓘAnkerite5.AB.10Ca(Fe2+,Mg)(CO3)2
ⓘAurichalcite5.BA.15(Zn,Cu)5(CO3)2(OH)6
ⓘCerussite5.AB.15PbCO3
ⓘDolomite5.AB.10CaMg(CO3)2
Group 7 - Sulphates, Chromates, Molybdates and Tungstates
ⓘAnglesite7.AD.35PbSO4
Group 8 - Phosphates, Arsenates and Vanadates
ⓘPyromorphite8.BN.05Pb5(PO4)3Cl
Group 9 - Silicates
ⓘAntigorite9.ED.15Mg3(Si2O5)(OH)4
ⓘDiopside9.DA.15CaMgSi2O6
ⓘSepiolite9.EE.25Mg4(Si6O15)(OH)2 · 6H2O
ⓘTalc9.EC.05Mg3Si4O10(OH)2
ⓘTremolite9.DE.10◻{Ca2}{Mg5}(Si8O22)(OH)2
ⓘWollastonite9.DG.05CaSiO3
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
AmXp, with m:p = 1:1
ⓘGalena2.8.1.1PbS
AmBnXp, with (m+n):p = 1:1
ⓘChalcopyrite2.9.1.1CuFeS2
AmBnXp, with (m+n):p = 1:2
ⓘPyrite2.12.1.1FeS2
Group 4 - SIMPLE OXIDES
A2X3
ⓘHematite4.3.1.2Fe2O3
Group 7 - MULTIPLE OXIDES
AB2X4
ⓘMagnetite7.2.2.3Fe2+Fe3+2O4
Group 14 - ANHYDROUS NORMAL CARBONATES
A(XO3)
ⓘCerussite14.1.3.4PbCO3
AB(XO3)2
ⓘAnkerite14.2.1.2Ca(Fe2+,Mg)(CO3)2
ⓘDolomite14.2.1.1CaMg(CO3)2
Group 16a - ANHYDROUS CARBONATES CONTAINING HYDROXYL OR HALOGEN
ⓘAurichalcite16a.4.2.1(Zn,Cu)5(CO3)2(OH)6
Group 28 - ANHYDROUS ACID AND NORMAL SULFATES
AXO4
ⓘAnglesite28.3.1.3PbSO4
Group 41 - ANHYDROUS PHOSPHATES, ETC.CONTAINING HYDROXYL OR HALOGEN
A5(XO4)3Zq
ⓘPyromorphite41.8.4.1Pb5(PO4)3Cl
Group 65 - INOSILICATES Single-Width,Unbranched Chains,(W=1)
Single-Width Unbranched Chains, W=1 with chains P=2
ⓘDiopside65.1.3a.1CaMgSi2O6
Single-Width Unbranched Chains, W=1 with chains P=3
ⓘWollastonite65.2.1.1cCaSiO3
Group 66 - INOSILICATES Double-Width,Unbranched Chains,(W=2)
Amphiboles - Mg-Fe-Mn-Li subgroup
ⓘTremolite66.1.3a.1◻{Ca2}{Mg5}(Si8O22)(OH)2
Group 71 - PHYLLOSILICATES Sheets of Six-Membered Rings
Sheets of 6-membered rings with 1:1 layers
ⓘAntigorite71.1.2a.1Mg3(Si2O5)(OH)4
Sheets of 6-membered rings with 2:1 layers
ⓘTalc71.2.1.3Mg3Si4O10(OH)2
Group 74 - PHYLLOSILICATES Modulated Layers
Modulated Layers with joined strips
ⓘSepiolite74.3.1b.1Mg4(Si6O15)(OH)2 · 6H2O
Group 75 - TECTOSILICATES Si Tetrahedral Frameworks
Si Tetrahedral Frameworks - SiO2 with [4] coordinated Si
ⓘQuartz75.1.3.1SiO2
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

HHydrogen
Hⓘ Tremolite◻{Ca2}{Mg5}(Si8O22)(OH)2
Hⓘ AntigoriteMg3(Si2O5)(OH)4
Hⓘ TalcMg3Si4O10(OH)2
Hⓘ Aurichalcite(Zn,Cu)5(CO3)2(OH)6
Hⓘ SepioliteMg4(Si6O15)(OH)2 · 6H2O
Hⓘ ApatiteCa5(PO4)3(Cl/F/OH)
CCarbon
Cⓘ DolomiteCaMg(CO3)2
Cⓘ AnkeriteCa(Fe2+,Mg)(CO3)2
Cⓘ Aurichalcite(Zn,Cu)5(CO3)2(OH)6
Cⓘ CerussitePbCO3
OOxygen
Oⓘ MagnetiteFe2+Fe23+O4
Oⓘ HematiteFe2O3
Oⓘ DolomiteCaMg(CO3)2
Oⓘ WollastoniteCaSiO3
Oⓘ Tremolite◻{Ca2}{Mg5}(Si8O22)(OH)2
Oⓘ DiopsideCaMgSi2O6
Oⓘ Garnet GroupX3Z2(SiO4)3
Oⓘ AntigoriteMg3(Si2O5)(OH)4
Oⓘ AnkeriteCa(Fe2+,Mg)(CO3)2
Oⓘ Quartz var. AmethystSiO2
Oⓘ QuartzSiO2
Oⓘ TalcMg3Si4O10(OH)2
Oⓘ Aurichalcite(Zn,Cu)5(CO3)2(OH)6
Oⓘ PyromorphitePb5(PO4)3Cl
Oⓘ SepioliteMg4(Si6O15)(OH)2 · 6H2O
Oⓘ ApatiteCa5(PO4)3(Cl/F/OH)
Oⓘ CerussitePbCO3
Oⓘ AnglesitePbSO4
FFluorine
Fⓘ ApatiteCa5(PO4)3(Cl/F/OH)
MgMagnesium
Mgⓘ DolomiteCaMg(CO3)2
Mgⓘ Tremolite◻{Ca2}{Mg5}(Si8O22)(OH)2
Mgⓘ DiopsideCaMgSi2O6
Mgⓘ AntigoriteMg3(Si2O5)(OH)4
Mgⓘ AnkeriteCa(Fe2+,Mg)(CO3)2
Mgⓘ TalcMg3Si4O10(OH)2
Mgⓘ SepioliteMg4(Si6O15)(OH)2 · 6H2O
SiSilicon
Siⓘ WollastoniteCaSiO3
Siⓘ Tremolite◻{Ca2}{Mg5}(Si8O22)(OH)2
Siⓘ DiopsideCaMgSi2O6
Siⓘ Garnet GroupX3Z2(SiO4)3
Siⓘ AntigoriteMg3(Si2O5)(OH)4
Siⓘ Quartz var. AmethystSiO2
Siⓘ QuartzSiO2
Siⓘ TalcMg3Si4O10(OH)2
Siⓘ SepioliteMg4(Si6O15)(OH)2 · 6H2O
PPhosphorus
Pⓘ PyromorphitePb5(PO4)3Cl
Pⓘ ApatiteCa5(PO4)3(Cl/F/OH)
SSulfur
Sⓘ PyriteFeS2
Sⓘ GalenaPbS
Sⓘ ChalcopyriteCuFeS2
Sⓘ AnglesitePbSO4
ClChlorine
Clⓘ PyromorphitePb5(PO4)3Cl
Clⓘ ApatiteCa5(PO4)3(Cl/F/OH)
CaCalcium
Caⓘ DolomiteCaMg(CO3)2
Caⓘ WollastoniteCaSiO3
Caⓘ Tremolite◻{Ca2}{Mg5}(Si8O22)(OH)2
Caⓘ DiopsideCaMgSi2O6
Caⓘ AnkeriteCa(Fe2+,Mg)(CO3)2
Caⓘ ApatiteCa5(PO4)3(Cl/F/OH)
FeIron
Feⓘ MagnetiteFe2+Fe23+O4
Feⓘ HematiteFe2O3
Feⓘ PyriteFeS2
Feⓘ ChalcopyriteCuFeS2
Feⓘ AnkeriteCa(Fe2+,Mg)(CO3)2
CuCopper
Cuⓘ ChalcopyriteCuFeS2
Cuⓘ Aurichalcite(Zn,Cu)5(CO3)2(OH)6
ZnZinc
Znⓘ Aurichalcite(Zn,Cu)5(CO3)2(OH)6
PbLead
Pbⓘ GalenaPbS
Pbⓘ PyromorphitePb5(PO4)3Cl
Pbⓘ CerussitePbCO3
Pbⓘ AnglesitePbSO4

References

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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.

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