Wasson Pegmatite

Past ProducerBeryllium, Feldspar, MicaUSGS MRDS

Location

StateColorado
CountyJefferson
Coordinates39.70332, -105.31475

Commodities

PrimaryBeryllium, Feldspar, Mica
SecondaryREE, Niobium (Columbium), Tantalum
TertiaryThorium

Mine Details

StatusPast Producer
First Production1944
Last Production1956
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10013726

What This Means

This mine is a past producer — it was once operational but is no longer actively mining. Past producer sites may still have environmental impacts including disturbed land, tailings piles, and potential water quality effects. Some past producer sites have been reclaimed, while others remain as-is. Check with your state mining or environmental agency for current site conditions.

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