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Environmental Behavior of Mineral Deposits

Contrary Creek, Virginia-

The Contrary Creek watershed contains a variety of abandoned base-metal massive sulfide mines and quartz-gold vein deposits.  To date, site-specific studies have concentrated on the Sulfur Mine.  

Contrary Creek at the Arminius Mine. Samples collected include stream sediments, precipitates and water. Stream pH at this location is 2.71.
Mines and prospects near Contrary Creek on the Mineral, VA 7.5' topographic map.  

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U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, VA, USA
URL http://minerals.usgs.gov/east/environment/contrary.html
Contact: Eastern Minerals Team
Last modification: 09-Jul-2002@11:58
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