Rye Valley Lead/zinc District

OccurrenceZincUSGS MRDS

Location

StateVirginia
CountySmyth
Coordinates36.78119, -81.41704

Commodities

PrimaryZinc
SecondaryFluorine-Fluorite
TertiaryDolomite, Calcium

Mine Details

StatusOccurrence
Discovery Year1875
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10096160

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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