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Orwell

CA / QC
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Orwell 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 1957.

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Graphite

Geology and deposit

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

Mining history

Status
Occurrence
Discovered
1957

Records and references

Cited references

PARENT, D., "TECHNICAL REPORT ON THE GRAPHITE MINING PROPERTY OF ORWELL ENERGY CORPORATION LTD", MONTREAL , SEPTEMBER 1981, N.P. STAFF, "ORWELL SEEKING $12 M FINAN CING FOR BIG NEW QUEBEC GRAPHITE MINE", THE NORTHERN MINER, SEPTEMBER 1, 1983, P.15STAFF, "ORWELL TO BEGIN DRILLING PROGRAM", THE NORTHERN MINER, NOVEMBER 11, 1982, P.7QUEBEC, MINISTERE DE L'ENERGIE ET DES RESSOURCES, SERVICE DU POTENTIEL MINERAL, FICHE DE GITE MINERAL NO.315/5-25

Data: USGS Mineral Resources Data System, record 10024350 — view the source record

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Coordinates: 46.35998, -75.54958

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