Redwood Mine, Franklin (City), Virginia, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Redwood Mine | Mine |
| Franklin (City) | Independent City |
| Virginia | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
37° 0' 15'' North , 79° 47' 51'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Henry Fork | 1,234 (2011) | 7.7km |
| Rocky Mount | 4,799 (2011) | 8.4km |
| Union Hall | 1,138 (2011) | 10.0km |
| North Shore | 3,094 (2011) | 15.1km |
| Penhook | 801 (2011) | 15.2km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Roanoke Valley Mineral & Gem Society | Roanoke, Virginia | 32km |
REF:Deposit:: PRESTON, A.H., 1985, PERSONAL COMMUNICATION
Deposit:: SWEET, P.C. AND LOVETT, J.A., 1985, VIRGINIA MINERALS, VOL. 31, NO.4, P.41-52.
Commodities (Major) - Silver, Gold
Development Status: Past Producer
Deposit Model: 273: Low-sulfide Au-quartz vein
Host Rock Unit: Mt Athos Member, Alligator Back Formation, Lynchburg Group
Host Rock: Graywacke
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This is a list of exploitable or exploited mineral commodities recorded at this locality.Mineral List
2 valid minerals.
Rock Types Recorded
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Alphabetical List Tree DiagramDetailed Mineral List:
| ⓘ Native Gold Formula: Au |
| ⓘ Native Silver Formula: Ag |
Gallery:
List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification
| Group 1 - Elements | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ⓘ | Native Gold | 1.AA.05 | Au |
| ⓘ | Native Silver | 1.AA.05 | Ag |
List of minerals for each chemical element
| Ag | Silver | |
|---|---|---|
| Ag | ⓘ Native Silver | Ag |
| Au | Gold | |
| Au | ⓘ Native Gold | Au |
Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
North AmericaContinent
North America PlateTectonic Plate
- Great Smoky Mountains Rift BasinBasin
- Laurentides DomainPassive Margin
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