Ferris Mine (Golden group; Jack Rabbit Mine), Millersville, Loraine Mining District, Kern County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Ferris Mine (Golden group; Jack Rabbit Mine) | Mine |
| Millersville | - not defined - |
| Loraine Mining District | Mining District |
| Kern County | County |
| California | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
35° 17' 48'' North , 118° 29' 46'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Keene | 431 (2011) | 10.1km |
| Golden Hills | 8,656 (2011) | 17.1km |
| Tehachapi | 13,021 (2017) | 18.8km |
| Bear Valley Springs | 5,172 (2011) | 19.4km |
| Stallion Springs | 2,488 (2011) | 26.7km |
Nearest Clubs:
Local clubs are the best way to get access to collecting localities
Local clubs are the best way to get access to collecting localities
| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tehachapi Valley Gem & Mineral Society | Tehachapi, California | 19km |
| Kern County Mineral Society | Bakersfield, California | 48km |
| San Joaquin Valley Lapidary Society | Bakersfield, California | 48km |
A former Au-Mo occurrence/mine located in sec. 24, T30S, R32E, MDM, 3.6 km (2.2 miles) WSW of Millersville, along the W canyon wall of Menagerie Canyon. MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 500 meters.
Mineralization is hosted in granite. Local rocks include Mesozoic granitic rocks, unit 3 (Sierra Nevada, Death Valley area, Northern Mojave Desert and Transverse Ranges).
Workings include underground openings.
Mineralization is hosted in granite. Local rocks include Mesozoic granitic rocks, unit 3 (Sierra Nevada, Death Valley area, Northern Mojave Desert and Transverse Ranges).
Workings include underground openings.
Select Mineral List Type
Standard Detailed Gallery Strunz Chemical ElementsDetailed Mineral List:
| ⓘ Molybdenite Formula: MoS2 |
Gallery:
List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification
| Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ⓘ | Molybdenite | 2.EA.30 | MoS2 |
List of minerals for each chemical element
| S | Sulfur | |
|---|---|---|
| S | ⓘ Molybdenite | MoS2 |
| Mo | Molybdenum | |
| Mo | ⓘ Molybdenite | MoS2 |
Other Databases
| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10076700 |
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Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
North AmericaContinent
North America PlateTectonic Plate
- Mojave DomainDomain
- Sierra Nevada BatholithVolcanic Arc
USA
- Mojave DesertDesert
- Sierra NevadaMountain Range
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References
(n.d.) Minerals Availability System (MAS), U.S. Bureau of Mines.file #0060290170
