Mine detail: Alley Cut Mine

Previously called ''

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Location

Lat / long: 35.86148, -82.17985

Resource(N)

Primary: Mica
Ore: Muscovite
Orebody form: LENSES

Production

Operation type: Unknown
Production size: Yes
Development status: Past Producer
Production years: PRE 1942
First production started: 1942

Geology

Host type:Gneiss
Alteration processes:Weathered

References

MRDSK001930
DEP10102303
Reference{Deposit:: LESURE, F.G., 1968, MICA DEPOSITS OF THE BLUE RIDGE IN NORTH CAROLINA: U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY PROF. PAPER 577, P.12}{Deposit:: 1968 COMPILE LESURE, F.G., REPOR}{Production:: LESURE, F.G., 1968, USGS PROF. PAPER 577}
ReporterFagan, James M.