University of Texas T233, Leonard Mountain, Glass Mountains
Can I collect here?
ProBased on our latest records, with claims updated from the BLM on Oct 9, 2026. Land and claims can change quickly, so check before you go.
Minerals on record here
1 mineralRecorded here: fossil.
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About University of Texas T233, Leonard Mountain, Glass Mountains
Geologic setting
- Formation
- Cathedral Mountain
- Geologic interval
- Kungurian
- Age
- 283.3–274.4 Ma
- Depositional environment
- marine indet.
- Recorded occurrences
- 13
South side of Leonard Mountain, "station 83." Approximately near King 233, on spur N of high point on E side of fault at E end of mountain, 0.45 mile N 8° W of bench mark on Leonard Mountain, Hess Canyon quadrangle
Fossils found here
Records and references
Data: Paleobiology Database collection 149821 (CC BY 4.0) — view the source record
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Questions about University of Texas T233, Leonard Mountain, Glass Mountains
Can you collect at University of Texas T233, Leonard Mountain, Glass Mountains?
It depends on who owns the land and whether a mining claim covers it. BLM land usually allows hand collecting for personal use, national parks allow none, and private land needs the owner’s permission. Pro members see the owner and any claims at this spot.
What minerals are found at University of Texas T233, Leonard Mountain, Glass Mountains?
Fossil.
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Source: Paleobiology Database.