Newfound Gap Olivine Deposit

OccurrenceOlivine, ChromiumUSGS MRDS

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyBuncombe
Coordinates35.57649, -82.77043

Commodities

TertiaryOlivine, Chromium

Mine Details

StatusOccurrence
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10025779

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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