Holzbachacker clay pit, Altendorf, Bamberg District, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germanyi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Holzbachacker clay pit | Pit (Active) |
| Altendorf | Municipality |
| Bamberg District | District |
| Upper Franconia | Administrative District |
| Bavaria | State |
| Germany | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
49° 47' 37'' North , 11° 2' 37'' East
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Pit (Active) - last checked 2021
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Buttenheim | 3,242 (2013) | 1.5km |
| Eggolsheim | 6,313 (2013) | 2.8km |
| Hirschaid | 11,508 (2013) | 4.7km |
| Hallerndorf | 3,928 (2011) | 6.0km |
| Weilersbach | 1,985 (2011) | 7.1km |
Other/historical names associated with this locality:
Buttenheim
Active clay pit.
Known for the occurrence of fossils and pyritized ammonites.
Note that the pit is located within the municipality of Altendorf, but generally referred to the town of Buttenheim (adjacent town/municipality).
Since 2020 access is only possible on the weekends, after having obtained a permit by the quarry owner.
See also the nearby former clay pit Unterstürmig.
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3 valid minerals.
Rock Types Recorded
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Alphabetical List Tree DiagramDetailed Mineral List:
| ⓘ Calcite Formula: CaCO3 References: |
| ⓘ Pyrite Formula: FeS2 |
| ⓘ Sphalerite Formula: ZnS References: |
List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification
| Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ⓘ | Sphalerite | 2.CB.05a | ZnS |
| ⓘ | Pyrite | 2.EB.05a | FeS2 |
| Group 5 - Nitrates and Carbonates | |||
| ⓘ | Calcite | 5.AB.05 | CaCO3 |
List of minerals for each chemical element
| C | Carbon | |
|---|---|---|
| C | ⓘ Calcite | CaCO3 |
| O | Oxygen | |
| O | ⓘ Calcite | CaCO3 |
| S | Sulfur | |
| S | ⓘ Pyrite | FeS2 |
| S | ⓘ Sphalerite | ZnS |
| Ca | Calcium | |
| Ca | ⓘ Calcite | CaCO3 |
| Fe | Iron | |
| Fe | ⓘ Pyrite | FeS2 |
| Zn | Zinc | |
| Zn | ⓘ Sphalerite | ZnS |
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Holzbachacker clay pit, Altendorf, Bamberg District, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany