Mine detail: Justus Mica Mine

Previously called ''

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Location

Lat / long: 35.99148, -81.99983

Resource(N)

Primary: Mica
Ore: Muscovite
Orebody form: LENSES

Production

Operation type: Unknown
Production size: Yes
Development status: Past Producer
Production years: 1874-1876, INTERMITTENT 1906-1936, 1942, 1953-1957

Geology

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

References

MRDSK000852
DEP10025177
Reference{Deposit:: LESURE, F.G., 1968, MICA DEPOSITS OF THE BLUE RIDGE IN NORTH CAROLINA: U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY PROF. PAPER 577, P. 38-3}{Deposit:: 1968 COMPILE LESURE, F.G}{Production:: LESURE, F.G., 1968, U.S.G.S. PROF. PAPER 577.}
ReporterFagan, James M.