Mine detail: Sam Cox #2

Previously called ''

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Location

Lat / long: 35.84204, -82.50153

Resource(N)

Primary: Feldspar
Ore: Feldspar
Gangue: Biotite, Quartz
Orebody form: TABULAR

Production

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

Geology

Host rock:Bio Hornmigmatite (Unit 2) Roan Gneiss
Host type:Gneiss
Associated rock:Pegmatite
Associated type:Pegmatite
Tectonic:Blue Ridge

References

MRDSK005106
DEP10026465
Reference{Deposit:: LESURE, F. G., 1968, MICA DEPOSITS OF THE BLUE RIDGE IN NORTH CAROLINA: U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY, PROF. PAPER 577 32 P.}{Deposit:: MERSCHAT, C. E., IN PROGRESS 1976, GEOLOGIC MAP AND MINERAL RESOURCES SUMMARY OF THE MARS HILL QUADRANGLE; NORTH CAROLINA: NORTH CAROLINA DEPT. NAT. AND ECON. RESOURCES, MINERAL RESOURCES SEC. GM 191-SE AND MRS 191-SE}{Deposit:: 1968 COMPILE LESURE, F. G., PROF. PAPER 57}{Production:: LESURE, F. G., 1968, U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY PROF. PAPER 577}
ReporterMerschat, Carl E.