Barite Mine

USA / New Mexico / Carrizozo /
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This mine is no longer in operation. It was used to mine the mineral Barite, an ore of barium. Even though the barite mine was a tunnel mine, many other minerals are available on the surface.

This is private property. Please get permission before going onto the property. Mineral claims have been made for various places around the mine. Be sure to ask the property owner where it is okay to explore. Please respect the mineral claims.
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Coordinates:   33°49'54"N   106°21'55"W
This article was last modified 17 years ago