Mine detail: Sam Grindstaff Asbestos Mine

Previously called ''

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Location

Lat / long:

35.96537, -82.21652

Resource(N)

Primary:	Asbestos
Orebody form:	LENS/POD

Production

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

Geology

Host type:	Gneiss
Associated type:	Pegmatite
Structure:	A Small Pegmatite Stringer That Is Offset About One Foot Indicates Some Faulting Along The Contact.

References

MRDS	K002563
DEP	10026096
Reference	CONRAD, S.G., AND OTHERS, 1963, ANTHOPHYLLITE ASBESTOS IN NORTH CAROLINA: NORTH CAROLINA DIV. MINERAL RESOURCES BULL. 77, 61P
Reporter	Fagan, James M.