Nantiago Mine (Plynlimmon Mine), Hafren Forest, Powys, Wales, UKi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Nantiago Mine (Plynlimmon Mine) | Mine |
| Hafren Forest | Forest |
| Powys | County |
| Wales | Country |
| UK | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
52° 27' 41'' North , 3° 43' 41'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
UK National Grid Reference:
SN826863
Type:
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Llanidloes | 2,929 (2017) | 12.8km |
| Machynlleth | 2,235 (2017) | 16.6km |
| Carno | 730 (2017) | 17.0km |
| Capel Bangor | 256 (2017) | 17.7km |
| Llandinam | 576 (2017) | 19.9km |
Other/historical names associated with this locality:
Montgomeryshire
The old name for this mine was Plynlimmon, not to be confused with the Plynlimon Mine, Ponterwyd, Cwmrheidol, Ceredigion, Wales, UK, west of Plynlimmon mountain.
Nantiago was at work before 1846, when records start. The mine was again at work in 1853, and also in 1860-64. The mine was reopened in 1872 and continued to be developed until 1888. In 1900 the mine was yet again being worked, this continued until 1918 (?).
Recorded production: 1709 tons of lead ore, 1929 tons of zinc ore.
Nantiago was at work before 1846, when records start. The mine was again at work in 1853, and also in 1860-64. The mine was reopened in 1872 and continued to be developed until 1888. In 1900 the mine was yet again being worked, this continued until 1918 (?).
Recorded production: 1709 tons of lead ore, 1929 tons of zinc ore.
Select Mineral List Type
Standard Detailed Gallery Strunz Chemical ElementsDetailed Mineral List:
| ⓘ Calcite Formula: CaCO3 |
| ⓘ Dolomite Formula: CaMg(CO3)2 |
| ⓘ Galena Formula: PbS |
| ⓘ Pyrite Formula: FeS2 |
| ⓘ Sphalerite Formula: ZnS |
Gallery:
List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification
| Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ⓘ | Sphalerite | 2.CB.05a | ZnS |
| ⓘ | Galena | 2.CD.10 | PbS |
| ⓘ | Pyrite | 2.EB.05a | FeS2 |
| Group 5 - Nitrates and Carbonates | |||
| ⓘ | Calcite | 5.AB.05 | CaCO3 |
| ⓘ | Dolomite | 5.AB.10 | CaMg(CO3)2 |
List of minerals for each chemical element
| C | Carbon | |
|---|---|---|
| C | ⓘ Calcite | CaCO3 |
| C | ⓘ Dolomite | CaMg(CO3)2 |
| O | Oxygen | |
| O | ⓘ Calcite | CaCO3 |
| O | ⓘ Dolomite | CaMg(CO3)2 |
| Mg | Magnesium | |
| Mg | ⓘ Dolomite | CaMg(CO3)2 |
| S | Sulfur | |
| S | ⓘ Galena | PbS |
| S | ⓘ Pyrite | FeS2 |
| S | ⓘ Sphalerite | ZnS |
| Ca | Calcium | |
| Ca | ⓘ Calcite | CaCO3 |
| Ca | ⓘ Dolomite | CaMg(CO3)2 |
| Fe | Iron | |
| Fe | ⓘ Pyrite | FeS2 |
| Zn | Zinc | |
| Zn | ⓘ Sphalerite | ZnS |
| Pb | Lead | |
| Pb | ⓘ Galena | PbS |
Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
British and Irish IslesGroup of Islands
Eurasian PlateTectonic Plate
- AvaloniaVolcanic Arc
EuropeContinent
UK
- Wales
- Cambrian MountainsMountain Range
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