Black Irishman (Black Irishman Tungsten group), Banner Ridge, Chidago Mining District, Benton Range, Mono County, California, USAi
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
37° 43' 7'' North , 118° 35' 38'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Benton | 280 (2011) | 15.2km |
| Sunny Slopes | 182 (2017) | 18.1km |
| Swall Meadows | 220 (2017) | 24.0km |
| Round Valley | 435 (2011) | 33.3km |
| Mesa | 251 (2011) | 33.6km |
Mindat Locality ID:
83013
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:2:83013:0
GUID (UUID V4):
acf7b48d-237e-4d45-abe2-dc49350651f1
A W occurrence/group of claims located in the NW¼NE¼ sec. 6, T3S, R31E, MDM, 3.2 km (2.0 miles) NNW of Banner Ridge (coordinates of record), on National Forest land. MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 500 meters.
NOTE: MRDS database file #10008604 contains a gross error and presents geographic coordinates which place this locality in Los Angeles County. The coordinates presented in the remaining 2 MRDS files are in close agreement and properly place it within the described area. MRDS file #10008604 also contains other discrepant and erroneous data regarding geological data and ascribes a list of alternate names to this locality (Granite; West Tower; Otey; Morris; Pine Tree; and Ameil) which are not in the immediate proximity to, or otherwise have no demonstrable connection with it, based on all the data available.
Mineralization is hosted in granodiorite, granite. Small scheelite-bearing tactite body in an inclusion about 50 feet in diameter in granodiorite. Small size of the deposit and the low-grade ore has discouraged exploitation. Local rocks include Mesozoic granitic rocks, unit 3 (Sierra Nevada, Death Valley area, Northern Mojave Desert and Transverse Ranges).
workings include surface openings comprised of 3 shallow trenches and a 10 foot deep open pit.
Select Mineral List Type
Standard Detailed Gallery Strunz Chemical ElementsGallery:
List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification
| Group 7 - Sulphates, Chromates, Molybdates and Tungstates | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ⓘ | Scheelite | 7.GA.05 | Ca(WO4) |
List of minerals for each chemical element
| O | Oxygen | |
|---|---|---|
| O | ⓘ Scheelite | Ca(WO4) |
| Ca | Calcium | |
| Ca | ⓘ Scheelite | Ca(WO4) |
| W | Tungsten | |
| W | ⓘ Scheelite | Ca(WO4) |
Other Databases
| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10116203 |
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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 ID #0060510012
