Hemet Silica Mine, Hemet Butte, Santa Rosa Hills, Riverside County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Hemet Silica Mine | Mine |
| Hemet Butte | Table/Butte |
| Santa Rosa Hills | Group of Hills |
| Riverside County | County |
| California | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
33° 42' 30'' North , 116° 57' 38'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East Hemet | 17,418 (2011) | 4.0km |
| Hemet | 83,861 (2017) | 4.5km |
| Valle Vista | 14,578 (2011) | 7.6km |
| San Jacinto | 46,951 (2017) | 8.4km |
| Green Acres | 1,805 (2011) | 11.2km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yucaipa Valley Gem & Mineral Society | Yucaipa, California | 37km |
| Shadow Mountain Gem & Mineral Society | Palm Springs, California | 41km |
| Fallbrook Gem and Mineral Society, Inc. | Fallbrook, California | 46km |
Mindat Locality ID:
87015
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:2:87015:6
GUID (UUID V4):
5be9c606-69f8-4dd7-8048-72089c80c296
A former silica occurrence/mine located in the SW¼SW¼NW¼ sec. 26, T5S, R1W, SBM, 0.1 km (0.1 mile) WSW of Hemet Butte, on the western slope of the butte, and 4.4 km (2.7 miles) SSE of Hemet. MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 100 meters.
Local rocks include Mesozoic granitic rocks, unit 2 (Peninsular Ranges).
Workings include surface and underground openings (the topo map reflects 1 adit symbol at this point).
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| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10261551 |
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