Nepheline Syenite is a rare igneous rock that, although resembling medium-grained granite in texture, consists principally of nepheline and alkali feldspars.

The name sounds ominous but the mineral is not related to cyanide, nor is it poisonous. In fact, Nepheline Syenite is a very beneficial element. It is a Swiss Army Knife mineral whose usefulness keeps expanding. In 1957 there were eleven separate commercial uses identified as the manufacture of glass, ceramics, roofing granules, rock wool insulation. Today, it is a challenge keeping up with all the uses for this material.

Since the mineral is 75 to 80% pure feldspar, there are a number of companies developing proprietary space-age epoxy and resin systems utilizing the unique qualities of Nepheline Syenite. One such project under way is working on replacing steel railroad coal cars with a molded feldspar body 1/3 the weight.

Today researchers at the University of Toronto, and Hanford Washington, are working on nepheline syenite use in the manufacturing of steel, and the transportation of nuclear waste.

The deposit detailed in this report is located at Table Mountain, Lincoln County, Oregon. Aptly named, Table Mountain is a plateau of 2,700 feet in altitude, in the Siuislaw National Forest. A good stand of Douglas fir and the presence of two natural springs provide a picturesque setting. On a clear day the ocean, 12 miles away, is visible.

The deposit is covered both by 32 lode claims, for a total area of 640 acres. The only known besides Table Mountaindeposits in North America are located at Blue Mountain, Ontario (owned by Indusmin Ltd., a division of Falconbridge Ltd.), at Magnet Cove in Arkansas along with a new deposit located in New Mexico (owned by 3M). Worldwide, other deposits are located in Norway (recently purchased by Indusmin, Ltd.), Russia, Australia, Mexico, Brazil, and Pakistan.

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