Interesting facts and information about our state gem, found in commercial quality only in San Benito County.
Gleaming information on natural occurrences, mining methods, deposits, production, and other shining facts of California gold.
Found in central and northern California in the Coast Ranges, the Klamath Mountains, and the Sierra Nevada foothills, how does its color and texture lead to its unique name?
Are you excited about the prospect of finding gold? Here are some things to consider before you head out with your pan in hand.
Is it possible for serpentinite to reduce large earthquakes? How does serpentinite create unique vegetative zones? How is it associated with asbestos?
What are critical minerals? How do they occur? How are they essential for modern society and national security? Did you know some of these minerals were mined in California before the 1900s?
