Belle of Granite Mine, Granite, Colorado Mines -- Colorado -- Granite. Granite Chaffee Colorado USA The Salida Mail reported in June of 1900: 'The Belle of Granite mine is one of the district's richest properties and is owned by August Pine, Joseph F. Mero, and Mrs. Minnie Shaul. The property is under lease and bond to the Belle of Granite Gold Mining Company.' yes yes