Fjelds mine, Sulitjelma Copper Mines, Sulitjelma, Fauske, Nordland, Norwayi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Fjelds mine | Mine |
| Sulitjelma Copper Mines | Group of Mines |
| Sulitjelma | Village |
| Fauske | Municipality |
| Nordland | County |
| Norway | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
67° 9' 0'' North , 16° 7' 20'' East
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Age:
485.4 ± 1.9 to 443.8 ± 1.5 Ma
Geologic Time:
Reference for age:
Geological Survey of Norway. The Ore Database. Deposit Area 1841 - 021. Fjelds gruve.
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sulisjielmmá | 483 (2013) | 3.6km |
Other Languages:
Norwegian:
Fjelds gruve, Sulitjelma kobbergruver, Sulitjelma, Fauske, Nordland, Norge
Fjelds mine is located in the mountain Koppartoppen (1010 meters). This mine where operated to ca 1900, and then closed.
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This is a list of exploitable or exploited mineral commodities recorded at this locality.Mineral List
2 valid minerals.
Rock Types Recorded
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Alphabetical List Tree DiagramDetailed Mineral List:
| ⓘ Chalcopyrite Formula: CuFeS2 |
| ⓘ 'Chlorite Group' |
| ⓘ Pyrite Formula: FeS2 |
Gallery:
List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification
| Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ⓘ | Chalcopyrite | 2.CB.10a | CuFeS2 |
| ⓘ | Pyrite | 2.EB.05a | FeS2 |
| Unclassified | |||
| ⓘ | 'Chlorite Group' | - | |
List of minerals for each chemical element
| S | Sulfur | |
|---|---|---|
| S | ⓘ Chalcopyrite | CuFeS2 |
| S | ⓘ Pyrite | FeS2 |
| Fe | Iron | |
| Fe | ⓘ Chalcopyrite | CuFeS2 |
| Fe | ⓘ Pyrite | FeS2 |
| Cu | Copper | |
| Cu | ⓘ Chalcopyrite | CuFeS2 |
Other Databases
| Link to Geological Survey of Norway: | 2637 |
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Fjelds mine, Sulitjelma Copper Mines, Sulitjelma, Fauske, Nordland, Norway