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Vulcan

US / CA
37.50382, -119.50458View on MapOpen in Google Maps
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Vulcan is a known mineral occurrence in Madera, California, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. The mineralization is hosted in Granite. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Magnetite, Malachite, Pyrite; logged ore minerals are Magnetite, Pyrite.

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AzuriteChrysocollaCopperMagnetiteMalachitePyrite

Geology and deposit

Host rock
Granite
Associated rock
Granite
Orebody form
LENTICULAR
Ore minerals
MagnetitePyrite

Mining history

Status
Occurrence

Records and references

Cited references

LAIZURE, C. MCK., 1928 , MADERA COUNTY; 24TH REPT. STATE MINERALOGIST; CALIF. MIN. BUR., P. 336

Data: USGS Mineral Resources Data System, record 10034115view the source record

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Coordinates: 37.50382, -119.50458

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