Mine detail: Bowlings Mountain Mine

Previously called ''

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Location

Lat / long:

36.23341, -78.74974

Resource(B)

Primary:	Talc-Soapstone
Tertiary:	Gemstone, Kyanite, Aluminum
Ore:	Andalusite, Diaspore, Pyrophyllite, Topaz
Orebody form:	LENSES

Production

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

Geology

Host rock:	Sericite Schist (Altered Volcanics)
Host type:	Schist

References

MRDS	W007490
DEP	10069801
Reference	{Deposit:: STUCKEY, J. L., 1928, THE PYROPHYLLITE DEPOSITS OF NORTH CAROLINA: NORTH CAROLINA GEOLOGICAL SURVEY BULL. 37.}{Deposit:: BROADHURST, S. D. AND COUNCILL, R. J., 1953, A PRELIMINARY REPORT ON HIGH - ALLUMINA MINERALS IN THE VOLCANIC - SLATE SERIES, NORTH CAROLINA: NORTH CAROLINA GEOL. SURV. INF. CIRC. 10.}{Deposit:: ESPENSHADE, G. H., APR. 15, 1953; MAY 27, 1956: UNPUBLISHED FILE REPORTS.}
Reporter	Espenshade, Gilbert H.