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Found Here
Geology and deposit
- Tectonic setting
- Grenville Orogenic Belt
Masses And Lenses Of Mgnt And Ilmn In Anorthosite Intrusive Rocks
Mining history
- Status
- Prospect
- Discovered
- 1954
Records and references
WADDINGTON, G.W., 1960, IRON ORE DEPOSITS OF THE PROVINCE OF QUEBEC, QUEBEC DEPARTMENT OF MINES, PRELIMINARY REPORT 409, P. 70
Data: USGS Mineral Resources Data System, record 10096969 — view the source record
Difficulty
Getting there
Location on Map
Coordinates: 50.06663, -69.63266
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Recommended Gear
Estwing E3-22P Rock Pick
The industry-standard 22oz geological hammer. One-piece forged steel with shock-reduction grip.
Clear Anti-Fog Safety Glasses (4 Pack)
Adjustable, anti-fog lenses for clear vision in any conditions. About $5 per pair.
Watertight Medical Kit
Compact, waterproof first aid kit with bandages, moleskin, and field essentials.
National Audubon Society Field Guide to Rocks and Minerals
The classic pocket reference for identifying over 600 rocks and minerals in North America.
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