Mine detail: Raven Cliff Mica Mine

Previously called ''

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Location

Lat / long: 36.00037, -81.99512

Resource(N)

Primary: Mica
Ore: Muscovite
Orebody form: LENSES

Production

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

Geology

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

References

MRDSK000835
DEP10025160
Reference{Deposit:: LESURE, F.G., 1968, MICA DEPOSITS OF THE BLUE RIDGE IN NORTH CAROLINA: U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY PROF. PAPER 577, P. 42-4}{Deposit:: 1968 COMPILE LESURE, F.G}{Production:: LESURE, F.G., 1968, U.S.G.S. PROF. PAPER 577.}
ReporterFagan, James M.