Mine detail: Gilt Edge Mica Mine

Previously called ''

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Location

Lat / long: 43.88385, -103.36695

Resource(B)

Primary: Mica, Beryllium
Ore: Beryl, Muscovite
Gangue: Microcline, Quartz
Orebody form: DIKE

Production

Operation type: Unknown
Production size: Small
Development status: Past Producer

Geology

Host type:Pegmatite
Associated rock:Pegmatite
Associated type:Pegmatite
Alteration processes:All Minerals Iron Stained

References

MRDSD004755
DEP10010784
Reference{Deposit:: U.S. BUREAU OF MINES, 1955, BLACK HILLS MINERAL ATLAS, SOUTH DAKOTA PART 2, BUREAU OF MINES INFORMATION CIRCULAR 770}{Production:: U.S. BUREAU OF MINES, 1955, BLACK HILLS MINERAL ATLAS, SOUTH DAKOTA: PART 2, BUREAU OF MINES INFORMATION CIRCULAR 7707}
ReporterBarari, Rachel A.