Graphex

CA / QC

•46.14526, -75.55430View on Map Open in Google Maps

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Graphex is a known mineral occurrence in Quebec, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. The mineralization is hosted in Grenville (Quartzite, Gneiss, Limestone), within the Canadian Shield setting. Reported specimens include Graphite. The site was discovered in 1951; production ran from 1975 to 1984.

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Graphite

Geology and deposit

Host rock: Grenville — Quartzite, Gneiss, Limestone
Tectonic setting: Canadian Shield

Mining history

Status: Occurrence
Discovered: 1951
First production: 1975
Last production: 1984

Records and references

Cited references

LAMARCHE, R.Y., "RAPPORTS DES GEOLOGUES RESIDENTS 1975, PART. A", MINISTERE DES RICHESSES NATURELLES DU QUEBEC, 1976, P.12-14LAMARCHE, R.Y., "RAPPORTS DES GEOLOGUES RESIDENTS, 1981", MINISTERE DES RICHESSES NATURELLES DU QUEBEC, DPV 868, 1981, P.97CANADA, DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY MINES AND RESOURCES, MINERAL POLICY SECTOR, "GRAPHEX", NATIONAL MINERAL INVENTORY FILE, 31J4 GRP1, 1977LAMARCHE, R.Y., 1981, P.97

Data: USGS Mineral Resources Data System, record 10024349 — view the source record

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Coordinates: 46.14526, -75.55430

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