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Phoenix Mine, Phoenixville mining District, Schuylkill Township, Chester Co., Pennsylvania, USA

A lead mine on the Wheatley vein. One of the Wheatley mines. Started before 1860 and owned by Charles Wheatley. Workings featured a 27 meter deep shaft and 122 meters of drifts (tunnels).





Map Reference: 40°6'N , 75°33'W

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Mineral List:
Pyromorphite
Quartz
Wulfenite


3 entries listed. 3 valid minerals.

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