Mine detail: Colburn Mine

Previously called 'Coburn'

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Location

Lat / long: 35.62399, -79.8945

Resource(M)

Primary: Gold
Secondary: Copper
Ore: Chalcopyrite, Gold, Pyrite
Gangue: Chlorite, Quartz, Sericite
Orebody form: TABULAR ZONE

Production

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

Geology

Host rock:Uwharrie Formation
Host type:Basalt
Associated rock:Uwharrie Formation
Associated type:Rhyolite
Structure:Fault Trending N 25 E, Dipping 65 W
Alteration processes:Chloritic, Silicic, Carbonate, Biotite

References

MRDSRE00513
DEP10055228
ReferenceKLEIN, T.L., USGS, SITE VISI
ReporterKlein, T.L.