The Zapot pegmatite mineral county
January 1, 1999
The Zapot pegmatite is currently being mined for mineral specimens (chiefly amazonite, topaz and smoky quartz in miarolitic cavities), for gemstones (topaz and smoky quartz) and for decorative rock (amazonite). The deposit is owned and operated by Harvey Gordon Minerals of Reno, Nevada, and is the only amazonite-topaz mining operation in the state. Thousands of specimens from this operation have reached the collector market.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Zapot pegmatite mineral county |
| Authors | E. E. Foord, A.E. Soregaroli, H.M. Gordon |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | Mineralogical Record |
| Index ID | 70021494 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |