Democrat Olivine Deposit

OccurrenceFeldsparUSGS MRDS

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyBuncombe
Coordinates35.78593, -82.49792

Commodities

PrimaryFeldspar
SecondaryNickel, Olivine, Chromium
TertiaryPlatinum, Palladium, Talc-Soapstone, Rhodium

Mine Details

StatusOccurrence
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10025781

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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