Mine detail: Brumado Magnesite Deposit

Previously called ''

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Location

Lat / long:

-14.19991, -41.80977

Resource(M)

Primary:	Magnesite
Ore:	Magnesite
Gangue:	Beryl, Kyanite, Talc, Topaz, Tourmaline
Orebody form:	LENTICULAR
Discovery year:	1939

Production

Operation type:	Unknown
Deposit type:	Replacement
Production size:	Yes
Development status:	Producer

Geology

Structure:	Closed And Other Complex Folds
Tectonic:	Precambrian Shield

References

MRDS	W002339
DEP	10069054
Reference	{Deposit:: BODENLOS, A.J., 1950, MAGNESITE DEPOSITS IN THE SERRA DAS ENGUAS, BRUMADO BAHIA, BRAZIL.}{Deposit:: BODENLOS, A.J., 1950, MAGNESITE DEPOSITS IN THE SERRA DAS EQUAS, BRUMADOK, BAHIA, BRAZIL: U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY BULLETIN 975-C.}
Reporter	Warfle, Thomas M.