Mineral Deposits and Mineral Potential of the China Lake Complex of the Naval Weapons Center, China Lake, California

Abstract

This report presents the results of an extensive literature search and confirmatory field mapping and sampling activities as part of an investigation for the mineral potential of the China Lake Complex of the Naval Weapons Center. The field survey was of sufficient scope to ensure the validity of the literature and to obtain data on minerals of current or strategic interest. The following mineral commodities were evaluated: gold, silver, tungsten, iron, mercury, perlite, pumice, aggregate, evaporites, travertine, and diatomite. Geothermal and water-producing strata were also investigated. The potential for metallic and nonmetallic minerals, geothermal and water-producing strata, and oil and gas resources of the China Lake Complex are discussed. Assay results are included.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1983
Accession Number
ADA163464

Entities

People

  • Carl F. Austin
  • George J. Featherstone
  • Jeffrey C. Roquemore
  • Steven C. Bjornstad
  • Therese Atienzamoore
  • William F. Durbin

Organizations

  • Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Birds
  • Construction
  • Fish
  • Gases
  • Geology
  • Groundwater
  • Igneous Rocks
  • Lepidoptera
  • Medical Personnel
  • Mineralogy
  • Ores
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Self Assembly
  • Tectosilicates
  • United States
  • Water Resources
  • Water Supplies

Fields of Study

  • Geology

Readers

  • Geotechnical Engineering.
  • Maritime and Naval Warfare Studies
  • Surface Engineering/Surface Coating Technology.