Mina Vereda Do Meio
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Found Here
Geology and deposit
- Host rock
- Limestone
- Associated rock
- Mica Schist
- Deposit model
- 42: W skarn
Mining history
- Status
- Past Producer
- Production size
- Small
- Discovered
- 1943
Records and references
JOHNSTON, W.D., JR, AND MOACYR DE VASCONCELOS, E.F., 1943, TUNGSTENIO NA PARAIBA E RIO GRANDE DO NORTE: MINERACAO E METALURGIA, V.7, NO. 41, P. 247-260CIMRI
Data: USGS Mineral Resources Data System, record 10065432 — view the source record
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Location on Map
Coordinates: -5.67086, -36.36110
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Recommended Gear
Estwing E3-22P Rock Pick
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Watertight Medical Kit
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National Audubon Society Field Guide to Rocks and Minerals
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