Mine detail: Bradshaw Mine

Previously called ''

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Location

Lat / long: 35.97259, -79.23976

Resource(N)

Primary: Talc-Soapstone
Ore: Pyrophyllite
Orebody form: LENTICULAR

Production

Operation type: Unknown
Production size: Small
Development status: Past Producer
Production years: 1958-1961
First production started: 1958
Last production ended: 1961

Geology

Host type:Metavolcanic Rock
Structure:Virginia Syncline Axis Trends Ne
Alteration processes:Pyrophyllitic, Sericitic, Silicic

References

MRDSW007492
DEP10105545
Reference{Analytical Data:: ALLEN AND WILSON, 1968}{Deposit:: HUME, J. J., CARTHAGE, N. C., 1958, ORAL COMMUNICATION - HUME IS PROSPECTOR FOR CAROLINA P. CO. NO OTHER INFORMATION AVAILABLE.}{Deposit:: ALLEN, E.P. AND WILSON, W.F., 1968, GEOLOGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES OF ORANGE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA: NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT, DIVISION OF MINERAL RESOURCES BULLETIN 81, P. 48.}{Production:: HUME, J.J., 1958, ORAL COMM.}
ReporterEspenshade, Gilbert H., Klein, T.L.