Leicester Chromite Prospect

ProspectChromiumSurfaceUSGS MRDS

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyBuncombe
Coordinates35.65370, -82.69096

Commodities

PrimaryChromium
TertiaryIron

Mine Details

StatusProspect
TypeSurface
Discovery Year1870
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10175661

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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