Department of Geology and Geography
Department of Geology and Geography
PO Box 1510
Pembroke, NC 28372
Phone: 910.775.4024
Fax: 910.521.6606
Email: geo@uncp.edu
Location: Old Main, Room 213
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GLY 115-90 - Honors Earth Science (fall 2006)
During the Fall Semester 2006 the Honors section of Earth Science traveled to Glendon, NC, home of the world famous pyrite collecting location at Standard Mineral Company's pyrophyllite mine. Pyrite is an accessory mineral, as are quartz and fluorite. The mining operation is after the pyrophyllite (Al2Si4O10(OH)2), which is primarily used in the production of ceramics. It is also used as a carrier for agricultural chemicals and as a filler in industrial coatings, sealants and caulks.
No less, people come from all over the world to collect PYRITE (FeS2)...The largest cubes I have seen from this location are about 5 inches in diameter.
Entering Quarry
Working Quarry
Working Rewards
Working Rewards
Updated: Wednesday, January 12, 2011
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