Mine detail: Mossy Rocky Mica Mine

Previously called ''

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Location

Lat / long:

36.03981, -82.09484

Resource(N)

Primary:	Mica, Feldspar
Ore:	Feldspar, Muscovite
Gangue:	Garnet, Pyrite
Orebody form:	TABULAR

Production

Operation type:	Unknown
Production size:	Yes
Development status:	Past Producer
Production years:	1890-1901, 1937

Geology

Host type:	Gneiss
Alteration processes:	Weathered

References

MRDS	K000823
DEP	10025151
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:: USGS PROF. PAPER 577}
Reporter	Fagan, James M.