Mine detail: Gap Creek Prospect

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Location

Lat / long:

36.52147, -83.68822

Resource(M)

Tertiary:	Lead, Zinc, Iron
Ore:	Galena, Pyrite, Smithsonite, Sphalerite

Production

Operation type:	Unknown
Production size:	None
Development status:	Occurrence

Geology

Host rock:	Longview Dolomite
Host type:	Dolomite
Structure:	Northeast-Trending Powell River Anticline, Many Small Unmineralized Faults And Fractures Intersect The Main Fault.
Alteration processes:	Absence Of Sphalerite In Prospects Due To Weathering

References

MRDS	K001505
DEP	10025607
Reference	{Deposit:: BROKAW, A. L., RODGERS, JOHN, KENT, D. F., LAURENCE, R. A., AND BEHRE, C. H. JR., 1966, GEOLOGY AND MINERAL DEPOSITS OF THE POWELL RIVER AREA, CLAIBORNE AND UNION COUNTIES, TENNESSEE: USGS BULL. 1222-C, 55 P}{Deposit:: 1966 GEOLMAP BROKAW, A.L., ET AL; REPOR}{Production:: BROKAW, A.L., ET AL, 1966, USGS BULL. 1222-C}
Reporter	Hale, Robin C.