Mine detail: Day Book Olivine Deposit

Previously called ''

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Location

Lat / long: 35.96565, -82.28374

Resource(B)

Primary: Olivine
Tertiary: Talc-Soapstone, Chromium
Ore: Chromite, Olivine, Talc

Production

Operation type: Unknown
Production size: Yes
Development status: Producer
Production years: PRE 1941-1973

Geology

Host type:Gneiss
Alteration processes:Serpentinization

References

MRDSK001727
DEP10025782
Reference{Deposit:: HUNTER, C.E., 1941, FORSTERITE OLIVINE DEPOSITS OF NORTH CAROLINA AND GEORGIA: NORTH CAROLINA DIV. MINERAL RESOURCES BULL. 41 117 P.}{Deposit:: LARRABEE, D.M. AND SWEENEY, J.W., 1968, OLIVINE IN MINERAL RESOURCES OF THE APPALACHIAN REGION: U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY PROF. PAPER 580, P. 326-327.}{Deposit:: BROBST, D.A., 1962, GEOLOGY OF THE SPRUCE PINE DISTRICT AVERY, MITCHELL, AND YANCEY COUNTIES NORTH CAROLINA: USGS BULL. 1122-A 26 P.}{Deposit:: 1941 GEOLMAP TENN. VALLEY AUTHORITY, REPORT}{Deposit:: 1962 GEOLMAP BROBST, MAP-REPORT}{Production:: HUNTER, C.E., 1941, N.C. DIV. MIN. RES. BULL. 41}
ReporterFagan, James M.