Strickland-Cramer Feldspar-Mica Quarries

Past ProducerTantalum, Niobium (Columbium), Beryllium, Mica, REE, FeldsparUSGS MRDS

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyMiddlesex
Coordinates41.59199, -72.59152

Commodities

PrimaryTantalum, Niobium (Columbium), Beryllium, Mica, REE, Feldspar

Mine Details

StatusPast Producer
Deposit TypePegmatite Dike
First Production1907
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10067599

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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