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The 4000 foot tunnel of this mine has produced magnetite with a gangue consisting of uralite, epidote, and garnet. Pink feldspar and optical calcite have also been produced from this mine. Part of the old mine dumps were used as ballast in the construction of a now abandoned railroad to carry ore from the mine. The epidote materal from this mine takes a good polish and makes great cabochons. |
Richard looking in the dumps. |
The upper mine entrance. |
Here you can see the cold mine air hitting the much warmer outside air causing a lot of steam. |
"Where's that steam coming from?" (click on picture for a panarama view) |
Lower mine entrance. |
Down in the lower mine area.... |
Inside the upper mine. |
The iron ore vein is between the white lines. Notice the magnet key holder is sticking to this vertical wall! |
Classic rock truck! |
Wild Iris growing in a nearby stream. |
Cranberry
Iron Mine
