Mine detail: Young, J.W. Prospect

Previously called 'J.W. Youn* Gold Mine'

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Location

Lat / long: 38.45948, -78.53167

Resource(M)

Primary: Sulfur-Pyrite, Gold
Ore: Gold, Pyrite
Gangue: Quartz
Orebody form: IRREGULAR
Discovery year: 1909

Production

Operation type: Unknown
Deposit type: Vein
Production size: None
Development status: Occurrence

Geology

Host rock:Weverton Formation (Chilhowee Group)
Host type:Quartzite,Shale
Structure:Ne-Sw Trend, Blue Ridge Anticlinorium To The Southeast, Faults, Massanutten Synclinorium To The Northwest, Local Anticlines And Synclines
Tectonic:Drogen

References

MRDSW031171
DEP10080098
Reference{Analytical Data:: SRC.REF: ECONOMIC GEOLOGY FILE-VIRGINIA DIVISION OF MINERAL RESOURCES}{Deposit:: ECONOMIC GEOLOGY FILE-VIRGINIA DIVISION OF MINERAL RESOURCES.}{Deposit:: MRS. ISABELLE MARIE MEADOWS - PERSONAL INTERVIEW}{Deposit:: 1909? DIREXPL J.W. YOUNG-DUG OPEN CUT}{Deposit:: 1909? DIREXPL NAKED CREEK MINING CORP.-DRILLED FOR CORES.}{Deposit:: 1980 RECON VA. DIV. MIN. RES.-INSPECTED SITE}
ReporterTrimble, David C. (Sweet, Palmer C.)