Columbia Marble Company Talc Prospect
OccurrenceTalc-Soapstone, Sulfur-Pyrite, Copper, Zinc, Marble, Dimension, LeadUSGS MRDS
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Cherokee |
| Coordinates | 35.18705, -83.90990 |
Commodities
| Tertiary | Talc-Soapstone, Sulfur-Pyrite, Copper, Zinc, Marble, Dimension, Lead |
Mine Details
| Status | Occurrence |
| Deposit Type | Metamorphic |
| Discovery Year | 1937 |
| Data Source | USGS MRDS |
| Source ID | 10091882 |
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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