Gursli 1 Molybdenum Mine, Gursli Molybdenum Mines, Lund, Rogaland, Norwayi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Gursli 1 Molybdenum Mine | Mine (Inactive) |
| Gursli Molybdenum Mines | Group of Mines |
| Lund | Municipality |
| Rogaland | County |
| Norway | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
58° 24' 43'' North , 6° 30' 16'' East
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Mine (Inactive) - last checked 2021
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moi | 1,740 (2010) | 5.7km |
| Sira | 584 (2013) | 9.2km |
| Hauge i Dalane | 2,148 (2013) | 15.1km |
| Flekkefjord | 5,615 (2016) | 15.7km |
| Feda | 396 (2013) | 24.5km |
Other/historical names associated with this locality:
Kristoffer mine
Other Languages:
Norwegian:
Gursli 1, Gursli gruvene, Lund, Rogaland, Norge
The molybdenite bearing zone is about 150m long and ca 8m wide. Molybdenite occurs in quartz veins and dissiminated in gneiss. The mines were worked on a lens-shaped zone enriched in quartz and molybdenite.
Gursli Molybdæn Co A/S mined here 1915-1919, and a total of 27.000 tons molybdenite was produced. The mining area consist of several mines, but this one was by far the most productive.
Commodity List
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Other Databases
| Link to Geological Survey of Norway: | 4893 |
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Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
Eurasian PlateTectonic Plate
- Baltic Shield
- Sveconorwegian BeltShield
EuropeContinent
ScandinaviaRegion
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Gursli 1 Molybdenum Mine, Gursli Molybdenum Mines, Lund, Rogaland, Norway