Mine detail: Rush Mine

Previously called ''

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Location

Lat / long:

35.60899, -79.89756

Resource(M)

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

Production

Operation type:	Unknown
Deposit type:	Hydrothermal Vein
Production size:	Small
Development status:	Past Producer

Geology

Host rock:	Uwharrie Formation
Host type:	Rhyolite
Structure:	Ne-Trending Fault
Alteration processes:	Silicic, Sericitic

References

MRDS	K005202
DEP	10026521
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
Reporter	Mc Daniel, Ronald D., Klein, T.L.