Field trip day four: Road log for the Sterling Hill and Franklin Zinc Mines, New Jersey
This portion of the field trip features visits to the world famous Sterling Hill and Franklin mines, in northwestern New Jersey, and their respective mining museums. Although both mines are no longer in operation, important geologic features can still be observed. At the Sterling Hill mine, we will have the opportunity to see zinc ore in place, both in an underground drift and in the Passaic open pit; at Franklin the pit is filled with water and only disseminated mineralization is still visible. The Furnace magnetite bed will also be seen adjacent to the Franklin open pit, as well as a large postore minette dike. If time permits we will visit a surface exposure of the Zero Fault in Franklin, which is an important regional structure that cuts the Sterling Hill orebody.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 2001 |
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Title | Field trip day four: Road log for the Sterling Hill and Franklin Zinc Mines, New Jersey |
Authors | Robert W. Metsger, Richard A. Volkert, Craig A. Johnson |
Publication Type | Book Chapter |
Publication Subtype | Book Chapter |
Index ID | 70207864 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
USGS Organization | Geology, Geophysics, and Geochemistry Science Center |