Mine detail: Tick Canyon

Previously called 'Lang MineSterling Mine'

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Location

Lat / long: 34.49862, -118.36562

Resource(N)

Primary: Boron-Borates
Ore: Colemanite, Ulexite
Orebody form: STRATIFORM, LENTICULAR
Discovery year: 1907

Production

Operation type: Unknown
Production size: Small
Development status: Past Producer
Production years: 1908-1922
First production started: 1908
Last production ended: 1922

Geology

Host rock:Vasquez Series
Host type:Shale,Limestone
Associated rock:Vasquez Series
Associated type:Arkose,Andesite,Basalt
Structure:Tick Canyon Fault (Left Lateral) Offsets Borate Beds By Approx. 1000 Ft To The Northeast.
Tectonic:Basin And Range

References

MRDSI001190
DEP10023757
Reference{Deposit:: OAKESHOTT, G.B., 1958, GEOLOGY AND MINERAL DEPOSITS OF SAN FERNANDO QUADRANGLE, LOS ANGESES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA: CALIFORNIA DIVISION OF MINES BULLETIN 172, 147 P}{Other Database:: CIMRI}{Production:: OAKESSHOTT, 1958.}
ReporterOrris, Greta J.