Mine detail: Ambler Mine

Previously called 'Amler Mine'

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Location

Lat / long: 38.31865, -77.74303

Resource(M)

Primary: Gold
Ore: Gold
Gangue: Pyrite, Quartz

Production

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

Geology

Host rock:Chopawamsic Formation
Host type:Schist
Structure:Columbia Syncline , Ne-Sw Trend
Tectonic:Piedmont

References

MRDSW000425
DEP10067630
Reference{Deposit:: LUTTRELL, G.W., 1966, VA. MIN. RES. REPORT 7, P. 8}{Deposit:: SWEET, P C, 1980, GOLD IN VIRGINIA: VIRGINIA DIVISION OF MINERAL RESOURCES, PUBLICATION 19, 77 P}{Deposit:: CREDNER, H., 1868, REPORT OF EXPLORATIONS ON THE GOLD FIELDS OF VIRGINIA AND NORTH CAROLINA: AMER. JOUR. MNG., VOL. VI, P. 371.}{Deposit:: 1974 RECON VA DIV MIN RES: INSPECTED SITE.}{Deposit:: DIREXPL PRIOR TO CIVIL WAR MINE WAS DEVELOPED BY MEANS OF TWO SHAFTS}
ReporterWright, Nancy A., Meintzer, Robert E. (Le Van, D.C.)