Mine detail: Watson Barite Mine

Previously called 'No. 3'

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Location

Lat / long: 35.57316, -84.42436

Resource(N)

Primary: Barium-Barite
Ore: Barite

Production

Operation type: Unknown
Production size: Yes
Development status: Producer
Production years: 1932-1973
First production started: 1932

Geology

Host rock:Knox Dolomite, Dolomite
Host type:Dolomite

References

MRDSK000933
DEP10106790
Reference{Deposit:: MAHER, S. W., 1970; BARITE RESOURCES OF TENNESSEE: TENNESSEE DIV. GEOLOGY, REPT. INV. NO. 28. 40P.}{Deposit:: TENNESSEE DIVISION OF GEOLOGY, TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY, AND U.S. BUREAU OF MINES, 1972, MINING AND MINERAL PLANT INVENTORY: TENNESSEE DIVISION OF GEOLOGY, TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY, AND U.S. BUREAU OF MINES, JOINT COMPILATION.}{Deposit:: 1973 COMPILE TENN. DIV. GEOLOGY}{Production:: TENNESSEE DIV. GEOLOGY 1973 MINE INVENTORY}
ReporterJohnson, Robert W.