Mine detail: Dixon Mine

Previously called ''

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Location

Lat / long:

35.51732, -84.40409

Resource(N)

Primary:	Barium-Barite
Ore:	Barite
Gangue:	Chert
Orebody form:	IRREGULAR

Production

Operation type:	Unknown
Production size:	Small
Development status:	Past Producer

Geology

Host rock:	Kingsport Formation, Dolomite & Limestone;Mascot Dolomite, Dolomite & Limestone;Clay Residuum
Host type:	Clay, Mud,Dolomite
Structure:	Northeast-Trending Strike Belts

References

MRDS	K001804
DEP	10025839
Reference	{Deposit:: MAHER, S.W., 1970, BARITE RESOURCES OF TENNESSEE: TENN. DIVISION OF GEOLOGY, REPORT OF INVESTIGATIONS NO. 28, 40 P}{Deposit:: 1970 COMPILE MAHER, S.W., TENN. DIV. GEOL., REPOR}
Reporter	Hale, Robin C.