Mine detail: Big Spring Branch Mine

Previously called ''

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Location

Lat / long:

38.71198, -78.4125

Resource(M)

Primary:	Manganese
Ore:	Psilomelane, Pyrolusite
Gangue:	Chert
Orebody form:	IRREGULAR

Production

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

Geology

Host rock:	Elbrook Formation;Clay Residuum
Host type:	Clay, Mud,Limestone,Dolomite
Structure:	Ne-Sw Trend, Vaughn Fault Zone Is About 1.6 Km (1.0 Mi) To The East.
Tectonic:	Miogeosyncline

References

MRDS	W032028
DEP	10106239
Reference	{Deposit:: CHERRYWELL, C.H., 1982- PERSONAL COMMUNICATION}{Deposit:: ADKINS, G.E., 1982- PERSONAL COMMUNICATION}
Reporter	Trimble, David C. (Sweet, Palmer C.)