Mine detail: Hunt Mine

Previously called ''

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Location

Lat / long: 35.68426, -80.24035

Resource(M)

Primary: Gold
Ore: Gold, Pyrite
Gangue: Quartz, Siderite
Orebody form: TABULAR

Production

Operation type: Unknown
Deposit type: Vein
Production size: Unknown
Development status: Occurrence

Geology

Host rock:Tillery Formation
Host type:Argillite
Structure:Gold Hill Fault
Alteration processes:Sericite

References

MRDSK005059
DEP10026435
ReferenceCARPENTER, P. A., III, 1976, METALLIC MINERAL DEPOSITS OF THE CAROLINA SLATE BELT, NORTH CAROLINA: NORTH CAROLINA MINERAL RESOURCES SEC. BULL. 84, 166 P.; LUTTRELL, G.W., 1978, GOLD, BASE-METAL AND RELATED DEPOSITS IN NORTH CAROLINA: USGS OPEN-FILE REPORT 78-15
ReporterMc Daniel, Ronald D., Klein, T.L.