Hansen DG pit, Mojave, Mojave-Rosamond Mining District (Mojave Mining District), Kern County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Hansen DG pit | Pit |
| Mojave | - not defined - |
| Mojave-Rosamond Mining District (Mojave Mining District) | Mining District |
| Kern County | County |
| California | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
35° 7' 40'' North , 118° 13' 40'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mojave | 4,238 (2011) | 9.7km |
| Tehachapi | 13,021 (2017) | 20.1km |
| California City | 13,277 (2017) | 22.0km |
| Golden Hills | 8,656 (2011) | 23.9km |
| Rosamond | 18,150 (2011) | 29.9km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tehachapi Valley Gem & Mineral Society | Tehachapi, California | 20km |
| Antelope Valley Gem and Mineral Club | Lancaster, California | 48km |
Mindat Locality ID:
80081
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:2:80081:0
GUID (UUID V4):
3a0112f4-6c08-4d7f-b778-5e6c8205fa22
A former stone (crushed/broken) deposit/pit located in sec. 21, T32S, R35E, MDM, 9.7 km (6.0 miles) NNW of Mojave, along the margin of the Sierra Nevada (N side of the Tehachapi Pass). Owned & operated by Homer J. Hansen (100%), California (1990). MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 10 meters.
Local rocks include Mesozoic granitic rocks, unit 3 (Sierra Nevada, Death Valley area, Northern Mojave Desert and Transverse Ranges).
Workings include unspecified surface openings (a pit is indicated in the USGS MRDS database file).
List of minerals for each chemical element
Other Databases
| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10115277 |
|---|
Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
North America PlateTectonic Plate
- Basin and Range BasinsBasin
- Mojave DomainDomain
USA
- Sierra NevadaMountain Range
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References
(n.d.) Minerals Availability System (MAS), U.S. Bureau of Mines.file #0060291221
