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Unnamed Corundum Prospect GL-046, Gaffney, Cleveland County, North Carolina, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Unnamed Corundum Prospect GL-046 | - not defined - |
| Gaffney | - not defined - |
| Cleveland County | County |
| North Carolina | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
35° 10' 60'' North , 81° 35' 30'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Earl | 257(2017) | 5.4km |
| Patterson Springs | 604(2017) | 9.1km |
| Blacksburg | 1,883(2017) | 9.7km |
| Boiling Springs | 4,674(2017) | 10.4km |
| East Gaffney | 3,085(2011) | 12.1km |
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gaston Gem, Mineral and Faceters Club | Gastonia, North Carolina | 38km |
Mindat Locality ID:
100598
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:2:100598:4
GUID (UUID V4):
62db9c53-f7d2-4896-9cd6-0f23d88f868c
Commodities (Trace) - Abrasive - Corundum
Development Status: Occurrence
Host Rock Unit: Carolina Gneiss
Host Rock: Gneiss
PROSPECT LOCATED IN BLACKSBURG NORTH TOPO QUAD AT 1 : 2
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| Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ⓘ | Corundum | 4.CB.05 | Al2O3 |
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| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10093735 |
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- PedmontiaAccretionary Complex
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