Mine detail: St. Clair Salt Mine

Previously called 'Diamond Crystal '

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Location

Lat / long: 42.78444, -82.48984

Resource(N)

Primary: Halite
Ore: Halite
Orebody form: SALINA GROUP
Discovery year: 1863

Production

Operation type: Underground
Deposit type: Evaporation
Production size: Large
Development status: Producer
First production started: 1883

Geology

Structure:Michigan basin, Relatively flat lying

References

MRDSLW00009
DEP10310009
ReferenceWILLIAM WALDEN NOTES; SPOKE WITH CARGILL REPRESENTIVE DAN TAYLOR (1-800-326-2763)
ReporterAnderson, Arlene (M. Gere)