Emma J. Hodgkin Placer Mine, Rescue, Shingle Springs Mining District, West Belt, El Dorado County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Emma J. Hodgkin Placer Mine | Mine |
| Rescue | - not defined - |
| Shingle Springs Mining District | Mining District |
| West Belt | - not defined - |
| El Dorado County | County |
| California | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
38° 42' 30'' North , 120° 55' 6'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shingle Springs | 4,432 (2011) | 4.8km |
| Cold Springs | 446 (2011) | 5.6km |
| Cameron Park | 18,228 (2011) | 7.4km |
| Deer Park | 1,384 (2018) | 8.8km |
| Diamond Springs | 11,037 (2011) | 9.1km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| El Dorado County Mineral and Gem Society | Placerville, California | 11km |
| Gold Country Treasure Seekers | Placerville, California | 11km |
| Roseville Rock Rollers | Roseville, California | 32km |
| Amador County Gem & Mineral Society | Sutter Creek, California | 36km |
| Fossils for Fun Society, Inc. | North Highlands, California | 39km |
Mindat Locality ID:
77566
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:2:77566:6
GUID (UUID V4):
291402ae-afdd-4724-8cd3-9278ef969229
A former placer Au-Ag occurrence/mine located in sec. 19, T10N, R10E, MDM, 2.9 km (1.8 miles) E of Rescue, S of Dry Creek and E of Tennessee Creek. MRDS database accuracy for this location is not stated.
Local rocks include pre-Cenozoic metasedimentary and metavolcanic rocks undivided.
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Standard Detailed Gallery Strunz Chemical ElementsDetailed Mineral List:
| ⓘ Gold Formula: Au Description: Placer material. Apparently somewhat argentiferous. |
Gallery:
Other Databases
| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10187919 |
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