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Brown Silica, Front Range, Jefferson County, Colorado, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Brown Silica | - not defined - |
| Front Range | Mountain Range |
| Jefferson County | County |
| Colorado | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
39° 49' 12'' North , 105° 14' 53'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Golden | 20,330 (2017) | 7.5km |
| Applewood | 7,160 (2011) | 10.1km |
| West Pleasant View | 3,840 (2011) | 11.4km |
| Eldorado Springs | 585 (2011) | 12.7km |
| East Pleasant View | 356 (2011) | 12.9km |
Nearest Clubs:
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Local clubs are the best way to get access to collecting localities
| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mile High Rock and Mineral Society | Arvada, Colorado | 14km |
| Colorado Mineral Society | Lakewood, Colorado | 19km |
| Flatirons Mineral Club | Boulder, Colorado | 22km |
| Denver Gem and Mineral Guild | Denver, Colorado | 24km |
| Friends of Mineralogy - Colorado Chapter | Denver, Colorado | 24km |
REF:Deposit:: USBM REPT. OF INVEST. 5553, P. 29-31, FIG. 7 & 9, 1960
Deposit:: SHERIDAN, 1967, USGS P.P. 520, PL. 1
Deposit:: CONSV. DIV. COMP. DATE, 3,64
Commodities (Major) - Clay - Fire (Refractory)
Development Status: Producer
Host Rock Unit: Dakota Formation
Commodity List
This is a list of exploitable or exploited mineral commodities recorded at this locality.List of minerals for each chemical element
Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
North AmericaContinent
- Rocky MountainsMountain Range
North America PlateTectonic Plate
- Great Plains DomainDomain
- Southern Rocky MountainsOrogenic Belt
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