Idol (Clinch Valley) Mine

USA / Tennessee / Bean Station /
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Zinc mine, Copper Ridge District, exploits "orbicular" sphalerite within breccia bodies.
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Coordinates:   36°22'12"N   83°24'22"W

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  • Underground workings closed in 2004 due to low zinc prices. The mine is presently being used for open pit limestone mining.
This article was last modified 18 years ago