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California Mineral Trivia California became the 31st state of the Union in 1850 because of the gold rush and the influx of settlers. Jewelers, unable to identify the mineral, requested the expertise of George Davis Louderback, a mineralogy professor at the University of California at Berkeley. Louderback determined that the mineral was a new species and named it benitoite after the river, mountain peak, and county where it was found. fgms.home.att.net /calstate.htm   (425 words)

Mineral King Living Historic Community Proposal Mineral King is a rare Living Historic Community containing families, structures and sites that provide a gateway into the history of the Westward Expansion, the California Gold Rush, and the preservation movement. Countless Mineral King visitors, curious about its past, have approached a cabin owner to be fascinated for many an unplanned hour by stories of great-grandparent miners and life in infant California when Mineral King boasted a population of some 3,000 residents. Mineral King is in the fortunate position of already possessing a dedicated and knowledgeable community with which to establish such a partnership. www.mineralking.org /mklivingprop.htm   (1180 words)

[No title] Mineral extraction in deep ocean waters off California's coast have been considered in the past, but were dismissed due to technical, economic, and environmental considerations. Existing mineral extraction operations in California's enclosed and nearshore ocean waters have proven to be economically viable, but less is known regarding the resource potential or economic viability of deep ocean mineral extraction. Offshore Mineral Resource Extraction A wide variety of mineral resources exist offshore the California coast, although limitations in feasibility and economics, as well as the potential environmental impacts of extraction operations, have eliminated plans to recover these minerals at this time. resources.ca.gov /ocean/MAC/chapt_5j.msw   (979 words)

California Mining and Mineral Museum - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The California Mining and Mineral Museum is a museum located in the Mariposa County, California fairgrounds. Although this is one of California's newest state parks, the museum houses a collection that was started in 1865 in San Francisco — the official California State Mineral Collection, with over 13,000 minerals, rocks, gems, fossils, and historic artifacts. A visit to the California State Mining and Mineral Museum offers the visitor the chance to explore the wealth of the Mother Lode, view minerals and gems from around the world, and to experience a little bit of California's mining history adventures. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/California_Mining_and_Mineral_Museum   (361 words)

Benitoite Mine & Mineral Specimens - Trinity Mineral Company The mineral is thought to have been derived from the surrounding wall rock during a phase of low temperature and high-pressure metamorphism which relates to a blueschist metamorphic facies. Van Baalen, 1995, suggests that since titanium is relatively insoluble that the minerals were formed by the metamorphism of the contact between the hanging wall greenstone and the footwall schist in the presence of basic mineralizing fluids rich in sodium and somewhat deficient in silica - such as a syenite is. Coleman, R.G. (1957) Mineralogy and Petrology of the New Idria District, California. www.trinityminerals.com /benitoite/benitoit.shtml   (3599 words)

Rocks and Minerals   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12) MINERAL:  a naturally occurring inorganic solid having a definite internal structure and a definite chemical composition that varies only within strict limits. Metamorphic rocks are formed from preexisting rocks when the alteration of minerals and textures are changed by temperature and pressure, often a result of the constant motion of tectonic plates. The Mineral Education Foundation provides excellent lectures and hands-on workshops, as well as a unique mineral kit to all teachers who attend a Mineral Education Conference. www.calmineraled.org /Rocks.htm   (415 words)

mineral   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12) Not surprisingly, gold is the official mineral of the Golden State. As news of the gold discovery spread, newcomers came to California from across the country and around the world. The gold rush was the foundation for the economic history of California, and for much of its social, cultural, and political history as well. www.californiahistory.net /1pys/mineral.htm   (216 words)

TINCALCONITE (Hydrated Sodium Borate) Tincalconite is a mineral that is closely related to and often intimately associated with the mineral borax. Most old mineral specimens of borax are chalky white due to a chemical reaction from dehydration. Minerals that are the result of human intervention are sometimes not considered true minerals by mineral purists. mineral.galleries.com /minerals/carbonat/tincalco/tincalco.htm   (452 words)

California State Mining and Mineral Museum You are invited to discover for yourself California’s mineral wealth, colorful history and geologic diversity as you view the official mineral collection of the state of California. The museum even sponsors an annual gem and mineral show each spring featuring exhibits, speakers, food, educational children’s activities, and dealers of beautiful mineral specimens and lapidary work from around the world. A visit to the California State Mining and Mineral Museum offers you the chance to explore the variety of California’s mineral wealth, view breathtaking gems and minerals from around the world, and to experience a bit of California’s exciting mining history. www.parks.ca.gov /default.asp?page_id=588   (722 words)

Mineral Cabin For Sale, Mineral, California   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12) This 960sqft cabin is in the small town of Mineral, CA (Google map), at approximately 4900ft elevation. Closer to Mineral the National Forest provides many recreation opportunities including fishing, snowmobiling, hunting, and hiking, and the town itself has a lodge, restaurant, gas station and post office. At the rear of the cabin there's another deck area, and the additional parcel of land which is contiguous to the cabin parcel. www.mineralcabinforsale.com /index.html   (238 words)

Lassen Mineral Lodge only 9 miles to Lassen Volcanic National Park Welcome to the Lassen Mineral Lodge and Volcano Country Camping. Mineral is a small mountain community with a population of 90. Lodge is a perfect setting for a weekend retreat or a long vacation. www.minerallodge.com   (80 words)

Mineral Processing Keeping in mind that everything we use everyday comes from the earth - if it is not grown, it must be mined -the California Mineral Education Foundation encourages educators and the public to learn as much as possible about the locations and operations of those companies who extract and process minerals. California Portland Cement operates two production plants in California at sites in Colton and Mojave. U.S. Borax operates California’s largest open pit mine in Boron, California - one of the richest borate deposits on the planet. www.calmineraled.org /Mineral_Process.htm   (317 words)

Carlsbad Mineral Water Spa - Sign On San Diego . com Analysis showed the mineral water was very similar to the water from the world-famous Karlsbad, Bohemia, health resort, so they named the water Carlsbad Mineral Water. In 1930, the California Carlsbad Mineral Water Hotel was built across the street from the well. The hotel was widely known for its Mineral Water Baths and was frequented by movie stars and other famous people from around the world. www.carlsbadmineralspa.com /3.html   (378 words)

California California Historical Societies and Museums, presented by The California Historical Quarterly, formerly known as the Dogtown Territorial Quarterly. The California Newspaper Project (CNP) The project is "managed by the Center for Bibliographical Studies and Research, University of California, Riverside, under the direction of Dr. Henry L. Snyder, constitutes a major effort to identify and preserve the state's history and heritage as reflected in its newspapers. Historical Topographic Maps of California, presented by the Regents of the University of California. www.cagenweb.com /quarries/states/ca/california.html   (9184 words)

Minerals from the Smithsonian Institution These photos provide a small glimpse of the mineral exhibit and to really appreciate the full impact of the remarkable specimens you simply have to visit the Smithsonian. The center specimen is the famous "Steamboat" Tourmaline from the Tourmaline King mine in the Pala District of San Diego County, California. One of the interesting theme displays is the one on minerals from Tsumeb. www.mineralmuseums.com /smithsonian/smith.shtml   (1661 words)

SoCal GemFest - Southern California Gem & Mineral Show Gems, jewelry and minerals will be on display and for sale as well as educational exhibits and free rocks for kids. If you have a mineral specimen or gem that needs identification bring it to Rockhound Corner where an “expert” will make a visual inspection and provide a quick and hopefully correct identification. The miners strapped barrels of fl powder to the mass and let'er rip. nhm.org /exhibitions/gemfair/index.htm   (911 words)

Chapter 5J: Mineral Resource Extraction A wide variety of mineral resources exist offshore the California coast, although limitations in feasibility and economics, as well as the potential environmental impacts of extraction operations, have eliminated plans to recover these minerals at this time. The distinction between commercial and recreational mineral collecting or extraction can sometimes become confusing and has forced both the federal government and the State of California to consider procedures for addressing this issue. Some mineral resources, such as manganese nodules, occur primarily on the deep ocean areas known as abyssal plains. resources.ca.gov /ocean/html/chapt_5j.html   (1210 words)

Hotels in San Luis Obispo California - Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort Tucked away in the wooded countryside, Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort is an extraordinary setting for special events. mineral spring room 1 queen - a1q these rooms are in our adventure and harmony buildings. mineral spring room 2 doubles - a2d these rooms are in our harmony buildings on the first floor. www.onetravelsource.com /11314646.html   (688 words)

Mineral Accident Lawyer: Free Legal Services in California (CA) Among the elderly, slip and falls are the leading cause of injury deaths and the most common cause of nonfatal injuries and hospital admissions for trauma. Accident victims in Mineral can get financial compensation for their injuries, pain, and suffering with the aid of an accident attorney. If we are unable to handle your case, we may refer you to an attorney with whom we have a professional association, or to your local bar association for legal assistance. www.weitzlux.com /california/mineralaccidentlawyer_110603.html   (422 words)

GORP - Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Park, California - Mineral King   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12) Mineral King Valley, an open glacial canyon hemmed in by the peaks of the Great Western Divide, has a special place in the hearts of many park visitors. Mineral King first gained recognition in the early 1870s when silver was discovered in the valley. The mines never produced, but the Mineral King Road, built by a mining company in 1879, did open the area to logging, hydroelectric development, tourism, and the building of summer cabins. gorp.away.com /gorp/resource/us_national_park/ca/pro_sk5.htm   (415 words)

Common Ground: Mineral Immersion And unlike, say, pouring a cup of bath salts into your tub at home, bathing in mineral springs lets you ingest magnesium, calcium, sodium chloride, bicarbonate and other nourishing substances that come directly from the depths of the earth, untainted by undesirable chemicals that might be found in your tap water. In Europe and Japan, balneotherapy (the practice of healing through bathing) is a form of conventional medicine used to treat a cascade of conditions including asthma, arthritis, irritable bowel syndrome, athlete’s foot, urinary tract disorders, migraines, eczema and depression. In the U.S., though, mineral springs are insufficiently tapped as a resource for natural healing. commongroundmag.com /2006/10/springs0610.html   (1156 words)

For Sale : California geology, geography, ethnology publications and more. Descriptinos of California Minerals and mineral localities (this is the bulk of the book). Mineral resources of portions of Monterey and Kings counties. Mineral resources of a portion of the Perris block, Riverside county, California. www.woodenski.com /2neat/state/california.htm   (5998 words)

Mineral, CA News A California Highway Patrol officer escaped with minor injuries Sunday night after his patrol car collided with another car on Bowman at the southbound Interstate 5 off ramp. All fairs in the state of California have been asked to comply with this request. The California Department of Forestry reported a grass fire at the Assembly of God Camp in Mineral on Highway 36 East. www.topix.net /city/mineral-ca   (499 words)

Excalibur Mineral Corporation - Collections From a recently acquired large lot, we are offering an excellent value of ten different Australian minerals, all in thumbnail sizes (2cm to 3cm). A super lot of twenty-four (24) different specimens that include the major metallic ore minerals of Ag, Zn, Ti, Fe, Pb, Co, Cr, As, Mo, Ni etc., as well as the non-metallic ores and reference samples of the more exotic elements such as Sr. Specimens are generally 3cm to 5cm, and each lot will contain some common minerals as well as some rarities unique to Russia. www.excaliburmineral.com /collections.htm   (2143 words)

Spring Water from California, Noah's Mineral Rich Water will Flood Your Thirst! The difference between the most popular imported bottled water and ordinary bottled water is in the flavor created by dissolved minerals. the source of NOAH'S California Spring Water, are located in western Stanislaus County in an area known as San Antonio Valley. Enjoy the fresh, clean taste of sodium free NOAH'S California Spring Water and benefit from the magnesium that exists naturally in its source. www.noahs7up.com   (366 words)

Mineral, California CA, profile (Tehama County) - hotels, festivals, genealogy, newspapers - ePodunk Mineral is in Tehama County, in the Red Bluff metro area. At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Mineral was $20,865, compared with $21,587 nationally. Median rent in Mineral, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $342. www.epodunk.com /cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=10514   (682 words)

Mineral Spectroscopy (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.unc.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12) This server provides information about mineralogy and is primarily dedicated to providing information about color in minerals and access to data on Mineral Absorption Spectra in the visible and infrared regions of the spectrum and Raman spectra of minerals. Citations are available sorted both by mineral name and by first authors of papers. Be sure to see the sections illustrating and explaining the origin of color in minerals. minerals.gps.caltech.edu.cob-web.org:8888   (429 words)

Mineral, CA Houses, Apartments, Cars, Mortgage Status, and Residents Info Back to: Mineral main page, California, California smaller cities, California small towns, All US cities. Housing units in Mineral with a mortgage: 10 (0 second mortgage, 2 home equity loan, 0 both second mortgage and home equity loan) Back to: Mineral, CA (don't miss, contains a wealth of additional information), California, All US cities. www.city-data.com /housing/houses-Mineral-California.html   (340 words)

SoCal GemFest - Southern California Gem & Mineral Show   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12) Saturday, December 7 • 11:15 AM Join Dona Mary Dirlam from the Gemological Institute of America for a terrific illustrated survey of the birthstones associated with the months of the year, including their gemstones, their lore, the jewelry and the places where they are mined. He is also interested in the long-term effects in minerals from the exposure to background levels of natural radiation. An illustrated slide presentation on one of the better private mineral collections in Bordeaux, France, on a collection in Agen, France with a short aerial tour of the countryside; and a short photo stop in Siegen, Germany. www.nhm.org /exhibitions/gemfair/events.html   (696 words)

Minerals from the California State Mining & Mineral Museum Mariposa is a small gold mining era town situated in the Sierran foot hills at the junction of Hwys 140 and 49 about half way between the Central Valley and Yosemite National Park. There are several hundered minerals on display so this only represents just a small fraction. Here are two more specimens from California: Wulfenite from the Darwin district and a 1 cm dodecahedral crystal of gold from Mariposa County. www.mineralmuseums.com /mmm/mmm.shtml   (449 words)

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