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Opal from
McLean mine, Ray Point Mining District, Live Oak County, Texas, USA


Locality type:Mine
Classification
Species:Opal
Formula:SiO2 · nH2O
Confirmation
Validity:Believed Valid
Data
Mineral Data:Click here to view Opal data
Locality Data:Click here to view McLean mine, Ray Point Mining District, Live Oak County, Texas, USA
Data Identifiers
Mindat Occurrence Record ID:600721
Long-form Identifier:1:3:600721:8
GUID (UUID V4):736bfb97-bf84-402c-a186-5b39f5cb0532
References
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Journal (article/letter/editorial)
SedimentaryUraniumDeposit, Live Oak County, Texas BRENDAJ. BOMBER, Conoco Inc., P.O. Box 2197, Houston, Texas 77252 ERNEST...normalfaultin the MioceneOakvillesandstone of Live OakCounty,Texas,havebeen studiedfor uraniumabundance, distribution... THE Ray Point district, Live Oak County, Texas, et al., 1983). This studyibcuseson the McLean 5 open-pitmine... milesin length(AdamsandSmith,1981). Hostrocks McLean 5 is the basal sandstone of the Oakville Forare...ceneOakvilleFormation,whichformpartof a large, of the mine, the fault has downthrown the Oakville bedloadfluvialcomplexin
Journal (article/letter/editorial)
Texas mineral locality INDEX Whereas Texas is well known for its vastness, cattle industry, and oil...I T S T O P O G R A P H Y A N D G E O L O G Y , Texas, the second largest state, has produced relatively...famous localities. A s this article will show, Texas has had—or currently has—nu­ merous mineral occurrences...produce good specimens; yet when specimens from Texas are sought in collections and dealers' stocks, few...some basic facts that help explain the situation. Texas has very little federal land in its mineralized
Journal (article/letter/editorial)
Bulldog Tunnel of the Inspiration copper mine. The Live Oak copper mine of the same company (Inspiration Copper...very well written and most interesting. The main point is that we have good chiastolite xls here in ROCKS...crystals found in the Josephine Mine near Volcanoville, Eldorado County, California. What your correspondent...interest. I happen to be a part owner of the Josephine Mine, and acted as Engineer and Geologist during the...avoid hauling the waste rock to the surface. The mine has been closed for a year and the air now is so
Book (edition)
McDonald Co\·er photo: \\ 7 ulfenite, Rowley Mine, Maricopa County, 4 cm high specimen, Evan and Melissa Jones...used mining districts as part of the locality description. These political and geographic district names...with a more descriptive term, metallic mineral district. This term shows the geochemical and mineralogical...reader to learn more about the geology of the district and to possibly predict the minerals that could...districts. Where possible, the metallic mineral district for each mineral locality is given for the mineral
Journal (issue)
mineralogy device (CheMin) included an X-ray diffractometer and X-ray Fluorescence detector for structure...to preserve and promote the unique geologic and mining heritage of Wisconsin while underscoring the importance...root-beer brown jarosite crystals on matrix from the McLean Mine, Esmeralda Co., Nevada. The Martian material...manufacturer’s standards. NIST Price: $556.00 Hard Rock Mine Waste (SRM 2780a) This Standard Reference Material...analysis used to determine elements in hard rock mine waste and materials of a similar matrix. SRM 2780a
Journal (article/letter/editorial)
ARIZONA—Nice specimens of turquoise come from the Indian Mine, Chloride, Mohave Co., Ariz. ARKANSAS—In the last...specimens at the famous Magnet Cove, Hot Spring County, Arkansas. I have just received a report from the...Francisco Bay. This place is locally known as Coyote Point and is in San Mateo City, San Mateo Co., Calif....nice jasper. "The green chalcedony is from Marin County, north of San Francisco. It was picked up on a...which comes from the ledge (Coyote Point). The chalcedony from Marin County is a beautiful dark green specimen
Journal (article/letter/editorial)
another in the explora­ tion or development of mining, mineralogy, and geology in Arizona. Who are these...especially from the Tombstone mines in Cochise County. The earliest paper to honor Arizona persons with...hydrous sulfates from the United Verde mine, Yava­ pai County. Arizona names cover a broad historical...States, to persons involved in the development of mining in the state, especially in the nineteenth century...minerals near Calumet, Houghton County, Michigan, at the Cole mine, Cochise County, Arizona, and at Villa Hermosa
Book (edition)
Wu!fenite. Red Cloud mine, Si/district, Trigo Mountains, La Paz County, Arizona. Smithsonian Institution...and Second Editions PART 2 HISTORY OF ARIZONA MINING AND MINERALOGY The Prehistoric Period 20 Arizona...Deposits 63 The Bisbee District, Cochise County 64 The Tombstone District, Cochise County 70 The Mammoth-St...Mammoth-St. Anthony Mine, Tiger, Pinal County 78 Uranium and Vanadium Deposits 80 Monument Valley 81 - • Vll...Breccia Pipes 87 Pegmatites 88 "Mine Fire" Minerals, United Verde Mine, Jerome Arizona Meteorites PART
Book (edition)
Muineralogy of Arizona Stope in oxide ore, Copper Queen mine, Bisbee. These old workings were probably mined...his co-authors. A graduate of Michigan College of Mining and Technology (now Michigan Technological University)...a member of the faculty of Michigan College of Mining and Technology for three years, leaving that position...noted for computer applications in geology and mining engineering. The authors and publisher express...permission to reproduce the Map and Index of Arizona Mining Districts. Carleton B. Moore, Peter R. Busek, and
Journal (issue)
with a faceted girdle. It's the perfect reference point. You work both ways from there. minimizing the chance...TRIPS 8 KELLY, NEW MEXICO The story of a great mining bonanza by Mark C. Blazek and Richard N. Molsbee...SHOW PROGRAM Don't miss this event 55 NEW FORM OF OPAL FROM BRAZIL DEPARTMENTS Offlcera 8111 Cox. President...Casting Equipment Jewelry Making Supplies Australian Opal Much More- COMPASS MINERAL- METAL DETECTOR 910...remove opal from a dop stick, Joe when putting new pads on the discs (see Hoggard, East Point, Georgia
Book
volume is dedicated is four-fold: (1) To locate by mine, deposit, or community those mineralized areas of...Co. Hematite CALERA, Shelby Co. Wavkllite CLAY COUNTY, Sec. 24. T. 19 S R., 7 E. STATUARY, Coosa Co...Co., (W. border of* Marble Crystalline TALLADEGA COUNTY Marble, (crystalline) VALLEY HEAD, DeKalb Co. Hematite...VILLAGE SPRINGS, Blount Co. Hematite WOODS COPPER MINE, Cloaburne Co. Sphalerite ARIZONA COVEI.I.ITE...Feldspar HISSOP, Coosa Co., (near) Beryl JACKSON COUNTY Hematite KENNEDYS, Clay Co., (near) Magnetite MILLERVILLE
Book (edition)
his co-authors. A graduate of Michigan College of Mining and Technology (now Michigan Technological University)...a men1ber of the faculty of Michigan College of Mining and Technology for three years, leaving that position...noted for con1puter applications in geology and mining engineering. The authors and publisher express...permission to reproduce the Map and Index of Arizona Mining Districts. Carleton B. Moore, Peter R. Busek, and...Copper-Related Deposits The Bisbee District Tl1e Mammoth-St. Anthony Mine, Tiger 17 17 21 3. Uranium and
Journal (issue)
Mills o Engravi n g Eq uipment • Facetin g Mach ines Opal Tri p let s Cab och ons Etc. Most Items Shipped...The Future of Leadville, Colorado A metal-mining district turns to tourism; by Steve Voynick REGULAR...items are ipped ,LI.. 4' U ~ i from our Laredo, Texas warehouse. Payments may be made by charge cards...TA ROSA , CALI FORNIA: Show; Gem Faire ; Sonoma County Fairgrounds , 1350 Bennell Valley Rd.: Fri . 12-7...IZO NA: 45th annual show · Gila County G em & Mineral Society; Gila County Fai r'. grounds, U.S. 60, 3 miles
Journal (article/letter/editorial)
and related minerals from Caverns of Sonora, TX (USA) BOGDAN P. ONAC*, GEORGE VENI** and WILLIAM B. WHITE***...Associates, 11304 Candle Park, San Antonio, TX 78249, USA ***Department of Geosciences and Materials Research...Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802, USA. – e-mail: wbw2@psu.edu Abstract: A new mineral...celestite, opal and several minor crystalline phases has been identiŽ ed in the Caverns of Sonora (Texas). The...The minerals were identiŽ ed by means of X-ray diffractometry and optical and scanning electron microscopy
Book (edition)
Wulfenite. Red Cloud mine, Silver district, Trigo Mountains, La Paz County, Arizona. Smithsonian Institution...and Second Editions PART 2 HISTORY OF ARIZONA MINING The Prehistoric Period 20 Arizona Under Spanish...Deposits The Bisbee District, Cochise County 64 70 The Tombstone District, Cochise County The Mammoth-St.... Anthony Mine, Tiger, Pinal County Uranium and Vanadium Deposits 80 Monument Valley 81 63 78 il S:...Breccia Pipes 87 Pegmatites 88 “Mine Fire” Minerals, United Verde Mine, Jerome Arizona Meteorites 93 PART
Journal (issue)
that are perfectly sharpened and have a consistent point to the tooth. The spacing between teeth is always...Mills • Engraving Equipment • Faceting Machines • Opal Triplets • Cabochons • Etc. •· .. • ~ ~ Phone:...Butler field Trip A Day at the Spencer Opal Mines 28 Precious opal from the Gem State; by Robert Murphy...Florida. Some men shippa i ;I i fromourlaredo, Texas warehouse. Payments may bemade bycharge canls {VlSA...disciplines," says December Craftsman of the Month Ray Marino. "My avocation for 30plus years has been lapidary
Report (volume)
it helpful to refer to Survey Bulletin 507, "The mining districts of the western United States," and to...abundant, it may have been completely exhausted by mining or quarrying. Deposits of minerals of wide distribution...because they occur in sufficient quantity to warrant mining for their usual products but because they furnish..........Mr. George H. Ashley, Washington, D. C. Texas............Dr. William B. Phillips, Austin. Vermont...See Bauxite and Hallpysite. Asbestos. Tallapoosa County, with corundum deposits near Dudleyville; not found
Report (issue)
RECONNAISSANCE OF BASIN-BOULDER-CLANCEY AREA, JEFFERSON COUNTY, MONTANA By Millard L. Reyner Division of Raw...3 1051 /E3RAR ( Technical Information Service, Oak Ridge, Tennesse• COUTENTS Page Introduction....Bullion mine. . . Carbonate claiu . . . . . OOOOO . OOOOO . 3 Comstock group. 3 Gold Point claim....Josephine mine OO . •••••••• OOOO King Solomon mine 8 Liverpool mine 8 Lnne Eagle mine . . . . OOOOOOOOOOO...OOOOOOOOOOO . • 9 10 Meadow mine ?,count' 1r Queen and Jack nines • • . • • • • • Nickelodeon claim
Journal (issue)
MIiis • Engraving Equipment • Faceting Machines • Opal Triplets • Cabochons • Etc. Most Items Shipped Within...American Federation Show July 18 through 21 Jefferson County Fairgrounds Port Townsend WA Dealer Inquiries Welcome...Elam Postcard from Freiberg 34 This historic mining town is proud of its heritage; by Murray Eiland...free ad• mission: guided field trips, silenl and live auctions, daily gift cenificate drawings: contact...Annual show, •Gems lor You in 2002~: Washington County Fairplex, N.E. Cornell Ad.; Fri. 9·5, Sat. 10·5
Journal (article/letter/editorial)
Potter-Cramer Mine Figure 1. Potter-Cramer mine vertical shaft. Mike Sawicki photo. Reproduced with... Maricopa County, Arizona Figure 2. View facing southeast, showing the Potter-Cramer mine from the adjacent...fluorescent mineral wickenburgite. Also found at the mine are several other rare minerals, including phoenicochroite...and vauquelinite. I have owned the Potter-Cramer mine since 2002 and have recently mined some of the finest...Potter-Cramer mine is located along the northern flank of the Belmont Mountains, Maricopa County, Arizona
Journal (article/letter/editorial)
they traveled from below sea level to Aguerreberry Point, which has an elevation of nearly 7000 feet, and... ringed by colorful, high mountains. From this point can be seen the lowest spot in the United States...States, 280 feet below sea level, and the highest point in the United States — Mount Whitney. They also visited...Zabriskie Point, the old Borax Mill ruins at Ryan, where centered in former years the extensive mining activities...of coal and included the development of mine lamps and mine safety equipment. Since Mr. Kondrosky grew
Report (volume)
....................................... 102 District of Columbia ....................................248 259 269 271 275 281 r 4 CONTENTS. Page. Texas...................................................to refer to Geological Survey Bulletin 507, "The mining districts of the western United States," and to...abundant it may have been completely exhausted by mining or quarrying. Deposits of minerals that are widely...because they occur in sufficient quantity to warrant mining for their usual products, but because they furnish
Journal (issue)
Jean Langenheim, Joseph Leavitt, David Morrow, and Ray Page. One of the comments that we read most frequently...materials and setting techniques as a starting point in their styles. MATERIALS USED IN ART DECO JEWELRY...source of imperial topaz has been a small mining district near O u r o Preto. O n e o f the oldest and...and m o s t productive m i n e s i n the district is t h e Capdo d o Lana. T h i s article examines t...t h e history o f the O u r o Preto district as well as the geology o f the area and occurrence o f t
Journal (article/letter/editorial)
on the Post territory which covers most of Yuma County, Arizona, and a small area in California."—letter...of Diamonds is an abandoned diamond mine (the only diamond mine in the U. S.) that has been opened up...Liggett military reserjade deposits in (Monterey County) Cali- vation are some of the very few found on... several days in Calif., travel northward to a point 23 advance of the proposed trip. Written permiles...deposits, permission must be miles from turn-off point to Military Res. given only to authorized persons
Journal (issue)
Depend ing upon yield - 30 to 50% from our rough opal - and yo ur market, prof its should not be less...cutting opal fo r profit , and WISH TO START YOUR OWN BUSINESS ask for our leaflet on how to cut opal more... HOLAN PTY. LTD I I I I (Incorporated 1959) MINING OPERATIONS AT COOBER PEDY POSTAL ADDRESS: P.O ...2242, NORTH PARRANATTA 2151 , AUSTRALIA SEND ROUGH OPAL TO THE VALUE OF - -----------------------------...Rings with a special design by Jack Easley MEET POINT SQUARE REGENT 32 CONCENTRICITY AND THE FACETER
 
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