Earth Science Conservation Review

Milltown, StrabaneTyrone
Milltown, Strabane, Co.Tyrone, June 1997.
Summary Full report
Site Type: Adit
Site Status: local interest
Council area: Derry City & Strabane District Council
Grid Reference: H351967
Bing maps: 54.81735,-7.45398
Google maps: 54.81735,-7.45398
Rocks
Rock Name: Newtownstewart Formation
Rock Type: Quartzite
Interest
Minerals: Galena, Gold, Pyrite, Quartz
Other interest: hydrothermal vein
Summary of site:
This was the site of an old adit exploiting quartz veins with minor ore components in the ancient Dalradian basement rocks. The main interest was lead, present as the mineral galena (lead sulphide) which occurred with pyrite (fool's gold) and small quantities of gold.

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