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Gypsum occurrence, Strasnice, Prague, Czech Republici
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Gypsum occurrenceOccurrence
Strasnice- not defined -
PragueRegion
Czech RepublicCountry

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Gypsum

Gypsum occurrence, Strasnice, Prague, Czech Republic
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Gypsum

Gypsum occurrence, Strasnice, Prague, Czech Republic
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Gypsum

Gypsum occurrence, Strasnice, Prague, Czech Republic
Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
50° 4' 4'' North , 14° 31' 17'' East
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
50.06801,14.52150
GRN:
N34E07
Type:
Occurrence - last checked 2025
Köppen climate type:
Cfb : Temperate oceanic climate
Nearest Settlements:
PlacePopulationDistance
Hostavice1,729 (2018)3.8km
Dolní Počernice2,157 (2018)4.2km
Vysočany11,646 (2018)4.6km
Prosek15,581 (2018)5.4km
Libeň31,756 (2018)5.6km
Mindat Locality ID:
456927
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:2:456927:8
GUID (UUID V4):
0
Other/historical names associated with this locality:
Strasnice


Former retention reservoir with a gypsum occurrence, where students go on geological excursions.

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1 valid mineral.

Detailed Mineral List:

ⓘ Gypsum
Formula: CaSO4 · 2H2O
References:
Milan Humaj CollectionIdentified by Milan Humaj: Visual Identification

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List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification

Group 7 - Sulphates, Chromates, Molybdates and Tungstates
ⓘGypsum7.CD.40CaSO4 · 2H2O

List of minerals for each chemical element

HHydrogen
Hⓘ GypsumCaSO4 · 2H2O
OOxygen
Oⓘ GypsumCaSO4 · 2H2O
SSulfur
Sⓘ GypsumCaSO4 · 2H2O
CaCalcium
Caⓘ GypsumCaSO4 · 2H2O

Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality

Czech Republic
CzechoslovakiaCountry
Eurasian PlateTectonic Plate
EuropeContinent

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References

https://strankymineraly.wz.cz/Historie%202014/Praha%20Strasnice/strasnice2/lokalitastrasnice2.html
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