Mine detail: Paul Mica Prospect

Previously called 'Sol Biddix Prospect'

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Location

Lat / long: 36.03898, -82.13206

Resource(N)

Primary: Mica
Ore: Muscovite
Orebody form: PINCH AND SWELL

Production

Operation type: Unknown
Production size: Yes
Development status: Past Producer
Production years: 1942

Geology

Host type:Gneiss
Structure:Pegmatite Is Partly Concordant With Wall Rock Structure
Alteration processes:Weathered

References

MRDSK000819
DEP10025147
Reference{Deposit:: LESURE, F.G., 1968, MICA DEPOSITS OF THE BLUE RIDGE IN NORTH CAROLINA: U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY PROF. PAPER 577, P. 48-4}{Deposit:: 1968 COMPILE LESURE, F.G}{Production:: LESURE, F.G., 1968, U.S.G.S. PROF. PAPER 577}
ReporterFagan, James M.