Henderlite Prospect

OccurrenceBarium-BariteUSGS MRDS

Location

StateVirginia
CountySmyth
Coordinates36.85563, -81.46176

Commodities

PrimaryBarium-Barite
SecondaryCalcium

Mine Details

StatusOccurrence
Discovery Year1880
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10067265

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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