Mine detail: N. C. Dept. of Transportation Stone Quarry

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Location

Lat / long: 35.79343, -82.52792

Resource(N)

Primary: Stone, Crushed/Broken
Orebody form: IRREGULAR

Production

Operation type: Unknown
Deposit type: Metamorphic
Production size: Small
Development status: Past Producer

Geology

Host rock:Bio Horn Migmatite (Unit 2) Roan Gneiss
Host type:Gneiss
Associated rock:Bakersville Hypersthene Metagabbro
Associated type:Gabbro
Tectonic:Blue Ridge

References

MRDSK005119
DEP10098197
ReferenceMERSCHAT, C. E., IN PROGRESS 1976, GEOLOGIC MAP AND MINERAL RESOURCES SUMMARY OF THE MARS HILL QUADRANGLE; NORTH CAROLINA: NORTH CAROLINA DEPT. NAT. AND ECON. RESOURCES, MINERAL RESOURCES SEC. GM 191-SE AND MRS 191-S
ReporterMerschat, Carl E.