Mine detail: Lett Mine

Previously called ''

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Location

Lat / long:

38.02255, -77.9061

Resource(M)

Primary:	Gold
Tertiary:	Sulfur-Pyrite
Ore:	Gold, Pyrite
Gangue:	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

MRDS	W000465
DEP	10067665
Reference	{Deposit:: LUTTRELL, G. W., 1966, VA. MIN. RES. REPORT 7, P. 81}{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}
Reporter	Wright, Nancy A., Meintzer, Robert E. (Le Van, D.C.)