Mine detail: Ricswan Mine

Previously called ''

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Location

Lat / long:

37.98283, -77.90888

Resource(M)

Primary:	Gold
Ore:	Gold
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	W030522
DEP	10079787
Reference	{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 SITE.}{Deposit:: DIREXPL TWO SHAFTS SUNK, NUMEROUS PITS DUG.}{Production:: SWEET (1980)}
Reporter	Meintzer, Robert E. (Le Van, D.C.)