Mine Ridge Barite Prospect

OccurrenceBarium-BariteUSGS MRDS

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyMadison
Coordinates35.91949, -82.90407

Commodities

PrimaryBarium-Barite
TertiaryFluorine-Fluorite

Mine Details

StatusOccurrence
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10176411

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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