Mine detail: Ida Mine

Previously called ''

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Location

Lat / long:

35.72176, -80.19479

Resource(M)

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

Production

Operation type:	Unknown
Deposit type:	Hydrothermal Vein And Replacement
Production size:	Yes
Development status:	Past Producer
First production started:	1878

Geology

Host rock:	Mudstone Member, Cid Formation
Host type:	Argillite
Structure:	Gold Hill Fault
Alteration processes:	Sericite

References

MRDS	K005060
DEP	10026436
Reference	CARPENTER, P. A., III, 1976, METALLIC MINERAL DEPOSITS OF THE CAROLINA SLATE BELT, NORTH CAROLINA: NORTH CAROLINA MINERAL RESOURCES SEC. BULL. 84, 166 P.; POGUE, J.E., 1910, THE CID MINING DISTRICT, NORTH CAROLINA GEOLOGICAL AND ECONOMIC SURVEY BULLETIN 22
Reporter	Mcdaniel, Ronald D., Klein, T.L.