Mine detail: Nibbler Mine

Previously called 'Jackson Mine'

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Location

Lat / long: 35.87481, -81.66844

Resource(M)

Primary: Gold
Secondary: Lead
Ore: Galena, Gold
Gangue: Quartz
Orebody form: TABULAR
Discovery year: 1850

Production

Operation type: Unknown
Deposit type: Hydrothermal Vein
Production size: Small
Development status: Past Producer
First production started: 1850

Geology

Host rock:Gneisses And Schists
Host type:Gneiss
Structure:Northeastward Elongation Of Different Lithologies, Northeastward Striking Foliation And Bedding
Tectonic:Piedmont

References

MRDSW027125
DEP10078665
Reference{Deposit:: CLARK, J. W., 1966 AND 1967 , ORAL COMMUNICATION}{Deposit:: MINE IN MORGANTON NORTH TOPO QUAD AT 1:24,000}{Deposit:: 1966 GEOCHEM J. W. WHITLOW, TRACE ELEMENT CONTEN}
ReporterWhitlow, Jesse W., Klein, T.L.