Dry Fork Barite Prospect
OccurrenceFluorine-Fluorite, Barium-Barite, IronUSGS MRDS
Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Cocke |
| Coordinates | 35.88481, -82.95154 |
Commodities
| Tertiary | Fluorine-Fluorite, Barium-Barite, Iron |
Mine Details
| Status | Occurrence |
| Deposit Type | Vein |
| Discovery Year | 1916 |
| Data Source | USGS MRDS |
| Source ID | 10025884 |
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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