Fort Payne Chert

ProspectSilicaSurfaceUSGS MRDS

Location

StateKentucky
CountyMarshall
Coordinates36.75898, -88.14363

Commodities

PrimarySilica

Mine Details

StatusProspect
TypeSurface
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10121470

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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