Deforest prospect, Sugarloaf Mountain, Black Wonder Mining District, Santa Clara County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Deforest prospect | Prospect |
| Sugarloaf Mountain | Mountain |
| Black Wonder Mining District | Mining District |
| Santa Clara County | County |
| California | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
37° 20' 11'' North , 121° 29' 36'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Diablo Grande | 826 (2017) | 20.1km |
| Morgan Hill | 42,948 (2017) | 26.9km |
| East Foothills | 8,269 (2011) | 29.0km |
| Alum Rock | 15,536 (2018) | 29.7km |
| San Martin | 7,027 (2011) | 29.8km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara Valley Gem & Mineral Society | San Jose, California | 35km |
| Livermore Valley Lithophiles | Livermore, California | 45km |
Mindat Locality ID:
92233
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:2:92233:4
GUID (UUID V4):
f188d367-5d15-441e-a53f-4c03ae306bfc
A former Mn occurrence/mine located in the NW¼SW¼SW¼ sec. 12, T7S, R4E, MDM, 6.3 km (3.9 miles) E of Sugarloaf Mountain (coordinates of record), on the divide between Bollinger Canyon on the N and Arroyo Bayos on the S, W of Jumpoff Creek. Discovered in 1896. MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 1,000 meters.
The deposit is a pocket of Mn ore. Local rocks include rocks of the Franciscan Complex, unit 1 (Coast Ranges).
Analytical data results: The ore grade is 57% metallic Mn.
Commodity List
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Other Databases
| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10033588 |
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Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
North America
- Coast MountainsMountain Range
North America PlateTectonic Plate
- Franciscan DomainDomain
USA
- California
- Diablo RangeMountain Range
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