Chalk quarry, Müllendorf, Eisenstadt-Umgebung District, Burgenland, Austriai
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Chalk quarry | Quarry |
| Müllendorf | Municipality |
| Eisenstadt-Umgebung District | City |
| Burgenland | State |
| Austria | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
47° 51' 31'' North , 16° 27' 0'' East
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Müllendorf | 1,397 (2018) | 2.3km |
| Hornstein | 3,012 (2018) | 2.5km |
| Grosshöflein | 2,048 (2018) | 3.4km |
| Steinbrunn | 2,614 (2018) | 3.8km |
| Kleinhöflein im Burgenland | 2,868 (2018) | 4.4km |
Nearest Clubs:
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Local clubs are the best way to get access to collecting localities
| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mineralien & Natur Verein Wienerwald | Wien, Wien | 34km |
| Vereinigte Mineraliensammler Österreichs Landesgruppe Wien | Wien, Wien | 41km |
Other Languages:
German:
Kreidesteinbruch, Müllendorf, Bezirk Eisenstadt-Umgebung, Burgenland, Österreich
Large chalk quarry exploiting an extensive chalk deposit (age 17 Ma, i.e. the youngest in Europe).
The quarry is operated by the Müllendorfer Kreidefabrik Margit Hoffmann-Ostenhof KG.
Well known for various fossils.
List of minerals for each chemical element
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References
Wiedl, Thomas, Harzhauser, Mathias, Kroh, Andreas, Ćorić, Stjepan, Piller, Werner E. (2013) Ecospace variability along a carbonate platform at the northern boundary of the Miocene reef belt (Upper Langhian, Austria) Palaeogeography, Palaeoclimatology, Palaeoecology, 370. 232-246 doi:10.1016/j.palaeo.2012.12.015
Chalk quarry, Müllendorf, Eisenstadt-Umgebung District, Burgenland, Austria