A gold placer along the Columbia River near the Keller Ferry. It produced 186 oz of gold from 1933-1934.
Tectonics: Deposition Of Heavy Minerals In River Gravels

Ore(s): Heavy-Mineral Concentration By Stream Action

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ⓘ Gold

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ⓘ Gold

1 valid mineral.

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ⓘ Sand

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ⓘ Gold

Formula: Au

References:

Derkey, Robert E., Joseph, Nancy L., Lasmanis, Raymond (1990, November) Metal Mines of Washington - Preliminary Report. Open File Report 90-18. Washington Division of Geology and Earth Resources

(2005) Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS), US Geological Survey.

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List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification

Group 1 - Elements
ⓘ	Gold	1.AA.05	Au

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Au	Gold
Au	ⓘ Gold	Au

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Link to USGS MRDS:	10093018

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North AmericaContinent

Columbia MountainsMountain Range

North America PlateTectonic Plate

Okanogan DomainDomain
QuesnelliaVolcanic Arc

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References

Valentine, Grant M., Huntting, Marshall T. (1960) Inventory of Washington Minerals. Bulletin 37. Washington Geological Survey

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