Mine detail: Smith Mine

Previously called ''

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Location

Lat / long: 38.32976, -77.58887

Resource(M)

Primary: Gold
Ore: Gold
Gangue: Quartz

Production

Operation type: Unknown
Production size: Small
Development status: Past Producer
Production years: PRE-1900

Geology

Host rock:Fredricksburg Complex
Host type:Mica Schist
Associated rock:Fredricksburg Complex
Associated type:Granite
Structure:Ne-Sw Trend, Columbia Syncline
Tectonic:Piedmont

References

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DEP10067638
Reference{Deposit:: LUTTRELL, G.W., 1966, VA. MIN. RES. REPORT 7, P. 120}{Deposit:: LONSDALE, J T, 1927, GEOLOGY OF THE GOLD-PYRITE BELT OF THE NORTHEASTERN PIEDMONT, VIRGINIA: VIRGINIA GEOLOGICAL SURVEY BULLETIN 30, 110 P}{Deposit:: SWEET, P C, 1980, GOLD IN VIRGINIA: VIRGINIA DIVISION OF MINERAL RESOURCES, PUBLICATION 19, 77 P}{Deposit:: 1974 RECON VA DIV MIN RES: INSPECTED SIT}{Production:: LUTTRELL REF.}
ReporterWright, Nancy A., Meintzer, Robert E. (Le Van, D.C.)