Mine detail: Barrier Mine

Previously called ''

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Location

Lat / long: 35.34204, -80.51508

Resource(M)

Primary: Gold
Tertiary: Copper
Ore: Chalcopyrite, Gold, Pyrite
Gangue: Quartz
Orebody form: TABULAR
Discovery year: 1860

Production

Operation type: Unknown
Deposit type: Hydrothermal Vein
Production size: Medium
Development status: Past Producer
First production started: 1861

Geology

Host type:Diorite

References

MRDSW028088
DEP10089683
Reference{Analytical Data:: NITZE, 1896}{Deposit:: NITZE, H. B. C., AND HANNA, G. B., 1896 , GOLD DEPOSITS OF NORTH CAROLINA, NORTH CAROLINA GEOLOGICAL SURVEY BULL. NO. 3 , TEXT 200 P., MINE TEXT P. 122 , 123}{Deposit:: MINE IN CONCORD SE TOPO QUAD AT 1:24,000}{Deposit:: 1896 COMPILE NITZE, STATE N. C., MINE}
Reporter*gostino, John P.