Mica.
The mica of Amelia has been more largely worked than any in Virginia.
It is very abundant, and mines have been profitably worked for
some years past. In the vicinity of the county seat are the Rutherford,
Jefferson and Pinchback mines. Others exist in the same locality, not yet
in operation to much extent. It is also to some extent developed in
Goochland, Henrico, Louisa, Pulaski, Powhatan and Hanover. Near
Irwin station, in Goochland, the deposit is being worked, which is of the
finest quality, and the largest sheets yet found. A recent report says that
large quantities have been taken out and prepared for market. A similar
deposit has been found and partially developed in Hanover. Both are
very convenient to railroads.
