Alum Mountain Deposit

OccurrenceAluminum, Potassium, KaolinUSGS MRDS

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyGrant
Coordinates33.14066, -108.21673

Commodities

PrimaryAluminum, Potassium, Kaolin

Mine Details

StatusOccurrence
Deposit TypeReplacement
Discovery Year1892
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10009281

What This Means

This location is classified as a mineral prospect or occurrence — a site where minerals have been identified but no significant mining has taken place. These sites typically have minimal environmental impact but indicate the presence of mineral deposits in the area.

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