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Talc-Soapstone prospect · Inyo County, California

ProspectTalc-SoapstoneSurface-UndergroundUSGS MRDS

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyInyo
Coordinates35.80689, -116.26896

Commodities

PrimaryTalc-Soapstone

Mine Details

StatusProspect
TypeSurface-Underground
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10188429
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Nearest Recorded Sites

SiteDistanceCommodityStatus
A. C. Deposits1.1 miTalc-SoapstoneProspect
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Upper Canyon Nitrate Deposit3.1 miNitrogen-NitratesProspect
Ibex Mine3.6 miTalc-SoapstonePast Producer
Western Mine3.7 miTalcAbandoned
Ms2293.8 miPast Producer
Tecopa Pit and Mill3.9 miStone, DimensionProducer
Amargosa Mine4.0 miTalc-SoapstonePast Producer
Excelsior Pit4.0 miTalc-SoapstoneProducer
Arletta Talc Mine4.1 miTalc-SoapstoneProspect
Gypsum Rock4.3 miGypsum-AnhydritePast Producer
Tecopa Quartzite4.4 miSilicaOccurrence

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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