Fire Clay (Refractory), Kaolin Mines
11Total Sites
4Active
Fire Clay (Refractory), Kaolin Mining in the United States
Federal databases document 11 fire clay (refractory), kaolin-related mine and mineral deposit locations across the United States. Of these, 4 (36%) are currently active operations tracked by MSHA. These records span active mines, past producers, mineral prospects, and geological occurrences identified through federal surveys.
The earliest recorded fire clay (refractory), kaolin mine in the database is Rutland Fire Clay Co. Quarry in Vermont, with records dating to 1883.
Top States
| State | Sites |
|---|---|
| Texas | 4 |
| Arizona | 4 |
| Vermont | 1 |
| Idaho | 1 |
| Colorado | 1 |
Notable Sites
| Mine | State | County | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson Pit | Texas | Rusk | Producer |
| Burkett Pit | Texas | Rusk | Producer |
| Plastic Pits | Texas | Rusk | Producer |
| Wylie Pit | Texas | Rusk | Producer |
| Benson Clay Deposit | Idaho | Latah | Past Producer |
| Klaner and Doolin Pits | Arizona | Mohave | Past Producer |
| North Fork of Phoenix Wash | Arizona | Navajo | Occurrence |
| Rutland Fire Clay Co. Quarry | Vermont | Rutland | Past Producer |
| Steamboat School | Arizona | Apache | Occurrence |
| Stone City Clay Deposit | Colorado | Pueblo | Past Producer |
| Turkey Springs | Arizona | Navajo | Occurrence |