Poole Prospect

OccurrenceBarium-BariteUSGS MRDS

Location

StateVirginia
CountyGrayson
Coordinates36.65202, -81.03509

Commodities

PrimaryBarium-Barite
SecondaryFluorine-Fluorite, Quartz
TertiaryGypsum-Anhydrite

Mine Details

StatusOccurrence
Discovery Year1850
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10080167

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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