Mine detail: Middle Ridge Mica Mine

Previously called ''

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Location

Lat / long: 36.02176, -82.0829

Resource(N)

Primary: Mica
Ore: Muscovite

Production

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

Geology

Host type:Gneiss
Alteration processes:Weathered

References

MRDSK000875
DEP10025195
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, USGS PROF PAPER 577}
ReporterFagan, James M.