Nichols Magnesite deposit, Hemet, Riverside County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Nichols Magnesite deposit | Deposit |
| Hemet | - not defined - |
| Riverside County | County |
| California | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
33° 42' 39'' North , 117° 1' 41'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Winchester | 2,534 (2014) | 5.2km |
| Green Acres | 1,805 (2011) | 5.4km |
| Hemet | 83,861 (2017) | 6.5km |
| Homeland | 5,969 (2011) | 8.3km |
| East Hemet | 17,418 (2011) | 8.9km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yucaipa Valley Gem & Mineral Society | Yucaipa, California | 36km |
| Fallbrook Gem and Mineral Society, Inc. | Fallbrook, California | 43km |
| Shadow Mountain Gem & Mineral Society | Palm Springs, California | 47km |
Mindat Locality ID:
87206
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:2:87206:6
GUID (UUID V4):
53ff09ae-7baa-436c-86b5-7b7bbc651e7f
A magnesite deposit located in the NW¼ sec. 30, T5S, R1W, SBM, 6.7 km (4.1 miles) SW of Hemet (center), S of Ryan Airport & Domenigani Parkway. MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 500 meters.
NOTE: USGS MRDS database file #10064423 presents geographic coordinates (33.70837, -116.91753) that place this locality in sec. 30, T1E versus sec. 30, T1W. All 3 MRDS files state that it is in sec. 30, T1W.
Mineralization is hosted in serpentinite. Local rocks include Quaternary alluvium and marine deposits.
Workings include underground openings comprised of a 50 foot shaft.
Select Mineral List Type
Standard Detailed Gallery Strunz Chemical ElementsGallery:
List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification
| Group 5 - Nitrates and Carbonates | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ⓘ | Magnesite | 5.AB.05 | MgCO3 |
List of minerals for each chemical element
| C | Carbon | |
|---|---|---|
| C | ⓘ Magnesite | MgCO3 |
| O | Oxygen | |
| O | ⓘ Magnesite | MgCO3 |
| Mg | Magnesium | |
| Mg | ⓘ Magnesite | MgCO3 |
Other Databases
| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10110903 |
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Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
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