ia Energy Geology and Mineral Resources Barite
Here, mining occurred on and off between 1845 and 1903. The barite deposits were identified within a fracture zone of limestone breccia and sandy shales with baritefilled fractures (Watson, 1907). Open cuts and three shafts reaching a depth of 108 feet, a grinding mill, and a crushing house comprise the old mining operations (Watson, 1907).