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File Created: 08-Dec-1986 by Larry Jones (LDJ)
Last Edit:  01-Jan-0001 by BC Geological Survey (BCGS)

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NMI
Name CHLORE Mining Division Omineca
BCGS Map 103I050
Status Showing NTS Map 103I08E
Latitude 054º 24' 59'' UTM 09 (NAD 83)
Longitude 128º 02' 06'' Northing 6030280
Easting 562621
Commodities Clay Deposit Types B06 : Fireclay
E07 : Sedimentary kaolin
Tectonic Belt Intermontane Terrane Stikine
Capsule Geology

A fine plastic purplish-brown clay of very absorbent quality and with a low coefficient of expansion occurs over the divide from Williams Creek to Chlore River. The clay hardens very rapidly on drying with a normal temperature and takes on a brilliant polish without burning or glazing.

Bibliography
EMPR AR *1930-79-80
EMPR MAP 8; 69-1
GSC MAP 278A; 1136A; 1385A; 11-1956
GSC MEM 329

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