Burwell Prospect

OccurrenceTungstenUSGS MRDS

Location

StateVirginia
CountyMecklenburg
Coordinates36.54646, -78.45417

Commodities

PrimaryTungsten
SecondaryZinc, Copper, Silver, Bismuth, Lead, Sulfur-Pyrite

Mine Details

StatusOccurrence
Discovery Year1943
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10080126

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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