Bois de Mégine (Bois de Nialin), Suin, Charolles, Saône-et-Loire, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, Francei
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Bois de Mégine (Bois de Nialin) | Open-Cast Mine (Abandoned) |
| Suin | Commune |
| Charolles | Arrondissement |
| Saône-et-Loire | Department |
| Bourgogne-Franche-Comté | Region |
| France | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
46° 27' 13'' North , 4° 29' 47'' East
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Open-Cast Mine (Abandoned)
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sivignon | 204 (2016) | 3.0km |
| Suin | 306 (2016) | 3.0km |
| Buffières | 236 (2016) | 4.1km |
| Donzy-le-National | 196 (2017) | 5.2km |
| Saint-André-le-Désert | 271 (2016) | 5.2km |
The small pit in the Bois de Mégine (Mégine forest) was an open-pit mine that yielded 11 tons of uranium. It was in operation from 1978 to 1979 and was abandoned in 1980.
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Standard Detailed Gallery Strunz Chemical ElementsDetailed Mineral List:
| ⓘ Autunite Formula: Ca(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 10-12H2O |
| ⓘ Baryte Formula: BaSO4 References: Pascal Chollet collectionIdentified by Pascal Chollet: Visual Identification |
| ⓘ Fluorite Formula: CaF2 References: Pascal Chollet collectionIdentified by Pascal Chollet: Visual Identification |
| ⓘ Galena Formula: PbS References: Pascal Chollet Collection - SEM-EDS analysed by Vincent Bourgoin - Jean Wyart associationIdentified by Pascal Chollet: SEM-EDS |
| ⓘ 'Gummite' |
| ⓘ Hematite Formula: Fe2O3 References: Pascal Chollet collectionIdentified by Pascal Chollet: Visual Identification |
| ⓘ Kasolite Formula: Pb(UO2)(SiO4) · H2O References: |
| ⓘ Parsonsite Formula: Pb2(UO2)(PO4)2 References: Joachim Esche collectionIdentified by Joachim Esche: Dealer/Collection Label, SEM-EDS |
| ⓘ Phosphohedyphane Formula: Ca2Pb3(PO4)3Cl References: |
| ⓘ Pyrite Formula: FeS2 References: Pascal Chollet collectionIdentified by Pascal Chollet: Visual Identification |
| ⓘ Quartz Formula: SiO2 References: Pascal Chollet collectionIdentified by Pascal Chollet: Visual Identification |
| ⓘ Uraninite Formula: UO2 |
| ⓘ Uraninite var. Pitchblende Formula: UO2 |
| ⓘ 'Variscite Group' Formula: A(XO4) · 2H2O where A = Fe3+, Al; X = P, As Habit: balls Colour: orange Description: SEM-EDS showed Fe, As and P in ratios : 17 / 7 / 3. Seems to be a strengite-variscite solid solution, probably partly oxydised in limonite. References: |
List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification
| Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ⓘ | Galena | 2.CD.10 | PbS |
| ⓘ | Pyrite | 2.EB.05a | FeS2 |
| Group 3 - Halides | |||
| ⓘ | Fluorite | 3.AB.25 | CaF2 |
| Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides | |||
| ⓘ | Hematite | 4.CB.05 | Fe2O3 |
| ⓘ | Quartz | 4.DA.05 | SiO2 |
| ⓘ | Uraninite var. Pitchblende | 4.DL.05 | UO2 |
| ⓘ | 4.DL.05 | UO2 | |
| Group 7 - Sulphates, Chromates, Molybdates and Tungstates | |||
| ⓘ | Baryte | 7.AD.35 | BaSO4 |
| Group 8 - Phosphates, Arsenates and Vanadates | |||
| ⓘ | Phosphohedyphane | 8.BN.05 | Ca2Pb3(PO4)3Cl |
| ⓘ | Parsonsite | 8.EA.10 | Pb2(UO2)(PO4)2 |
| ⓘ | Autunite | 8.EB.05 | Ca(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 10-12H2O |
| Group 9 - Silicates | |||
| ⓘ | Kasolite | 9.AK.15 | Pb(UO2)(SiO4) · H2O |
| Unclassified | |||
| ⓘ | 'Gummite' | - | |
| ⓘ | 'Variscite Group' | - | A(XO4) · 2H2O where A = Fe3+, Al; X = P, As |
List of minerals for each chemical element
| H | Hydrogen | |
|---|---|---|
| H | ⓘ Autunite | Ca(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 10-12H2O |
| H | ⓘ Kasolite | Pb(UO2)(SiO4) · H2O |
| H | ⓘ Variscite Group | A(XO4) · 2H2O where A = Fe3+, Al; X = P, As |
| O | Oxygen | |
| O | ⓘ Autunite | Ca(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 10-12H2O |
| O | ⓘ Baryte | BaSO4 |
| O | ⓘ Hematite | Fe2O3 |
| O | ⓘ Kasolite | Pb(UO2)(SiO4) · H2O |
| O | ⓘ Parsonsite | Pb2(UO2)(PO4)2 |
| O | ⓘ Uraninite var. Pitchblende | UO2 |
| O | ⓘ Quartz | SiO2 |
| O | ⓘ Uraninite | UO2 |
| O | ⓘ Phosphohedyphane | Ca2Pb3(PO4)3Cl |
| O | ⓘ Variscite Group | A(XO4) · 2H2O where A = Fe3+, Al; X = P, As |
| F | Fluorine | |
| F | ⓘ Fluorite | CaF2 |
| Al | Aluminium | |
| Al | ⓘ Variscite Group | A(XO4) · 2H2O where A = Fe3+, Al; X = P, As |
| Si | Silicon | |
| Si | ⓘ Kasolite | Pb(UO2)(SiO4) · H2O |
| Si | ⓘ Quartz | SiO2 |
| P | Phosphorus | |
| P | ⓘ Autunite | Ca(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 10-12H2O |
| P | ⓘ Parsonsite | Pb2(UO2)(PO4)2 |
| P | ⓘ Phosphohedyphane | Ca2Pb3(PO4)3Cl |
| P | ⓘ Variscite Group | A(XO4) · 2H2O where A = Fe3+, Al; X = P, As |
| S | Sulfur | |
| S | ⓘ Baryte | BaSO4 |
| S | ⓘ Galena | PbS |
| S | ⓘ Pyrite | FeS2 |
| Cl | Chlorine | |
| Cl | ⓘ Phosphohedyphane | Ca2Pb3(PO4)3Cl |
| Ca | Calcium | |
| Ca | ⓘ Autunite | Ca(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 10-12H2O |
| Ca | ⓘ Fluorite | CaF2 |
| Ca | ⓘ Phosphohedyphane | Ca2Pb3(PO4)3Cl |
| Fe | Iron | |
| Fe | ⓘ Hematite | Fe2O3 |
| Fe | ⓘ Pyrite | FeS2 |
| Fe | ⓘ Variscite Group | A(XO4) · 2H2O where A = Fe3+, Al; X = P, As |
| As | Arsenic | |
| As | ⓘ Variscite Group | A(XO4) · 2H2O where A = Fe3+, Al; X = P, As |
| Ba | Barium | |
| Ba | ⓘ Baryte | BaSO4 |
| Pb | Lead | |
| Pb | ⓘ Galena | PbS |
| Pb | ⓘ Kasolite | Pb(UO2)(SiO4) · H2O |
| Pb | ⓘ Parsonsite | Pb2(UO2)(PO4)2 |
| Pb | ⓘ Phosphohedyphane | Ca2Pb3(PO4)3Cl |
| U | Uranium | |
| U | ⓘ Autunite | Ca(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 10-12H2O |
| U | ⓘ Kasolite | Pb(UO2)(SiO4) · H2O |
| U | ⓘ Parsonsite | Pb2(UO2)(PO4)2 |
| U | ⓘ Uraninite var. Pitchblende | UO2 |
| U | ⓘ Uraninite | UO2 |
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Bois de Mégine, Suin, Charolles, Saône-et-Loire, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France