Thiorichia, Milos Island, Milos, South Aegean, Greecei
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Thiorichia | Mine (Tourist Attraction) |
| Milos Island | Municipality |
| Milos | Regional Unit |
| South Aegean | Administrative Region |
| Greece | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
36° 41' 39'' North , 24° 32' 36'' East
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Mine (Tourist Attraction) - last checked 2022
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Zefyría | 176 (2016) | 4.8km |
| Pollonia | 272 (2014) | 7.8km |
| Adámas | 1,347 (2015) | 9.3km |
| Péran Triovasálos | 649 (2015) | 10.9km |
| Triovasálos | 838 (2015) | 11.3km |
Other/historical names associated with this locality:
Thiorichio
Other Languages:
Greek:
Θειορυχεία, Μήλος, Περιφερειακή Ενότητα Μήλου, Περιφέρεια Νοτίου Αιγαίου, Ελλάδα
Thiorichia is the greek abbreviated term for "sulfur mines".
The sulfur mines and the associated industrial facilities were abandoned in 1958 after the mine owners declared bankruptcy.
Today, the place is regarded as an important piece of the island's industrial and mining history while it is also a popular tourist attraction.
The sulfur mines and the associated industrial facilities were abandoned in 1958 after the mine owners declared bankruptcy.
Today, the place is regarded as an important piece of the island's industrial and mining history while it is also a popular tourist attraction.
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Standard Detailed Gallery Strunz Chemical ElementsDetailed Mineral List:
| ⓘ Coquimbite ? Formula: AlFe3(SO4)6(H2O)12 · 6H2O References: Markus J. Stark CollectionIdentified by Markus J. Stark: Visual Identification |
| ⓘ Goldichite Formula: KFe(SO4)2 · 4H2O References: Markus J. Stark CollectionIdentified by Markus J. Stark: Visual Identification, SEM-EDS |
| ⓘ Halotrichite ? Formula: Fe2+Al2(SO4)4 · 22H2O References: Markus J. Stark CollectionIdentified by Markus J. Stark: Visual Identification |
| ⓘ Krausite Formula: KFe(SO4)2 · H2O References: Markus J. Stark CollectionIdentified by Markus J. Stark: Visual Identification, SEM-EDS |
| ⓘ Metavoltine Formula: K2Na6Fe2+Fe3+6O2(SO4)12 · 18H2O References: Markus J. Stark CollectionIdentified by Markus J. Stark: Visual Identification, SEM-EDS |
| ⓘ Native Sulphur Formula: S8 Description: Sulfur occurs as crystals to 4mm in fractures and pockets in highly altered rhyolite tuff. Crystal clusters measuring up to 7cm have been found. Wear a dust mask, as the matrix is nearly pure silica. |
| ⓘ Römerite Formula: Fe2+Fe3+2(SO4)4 · 14H2O References: Markus J. Stark CollectionIdentified by Markus J. Stark: Visual Identification, SEM-EDS |
| ⓘ Voltaite Formula: K2Fe2+5Fe3+3Al(SO4)12 · 18H2O References: Markus J. Stark CollectionIdentified by Markus J. Stark: Visual Identification, SEM-EDS |
List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification
| Group 1 - Elements | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ⓘ | Native Sulphur | 1.CC.05 | S8 |
| Group 7 - Sulphates, Chromates, Molybdates and Tungstates | |||
| ⓘ | Coquimbite ? | 7.CB.55 | AlFe3(SO4)6(H2O)12 · 6H2O |
| ⓘ | Römerite | 7.CB.75 | Fe2+Fe3+2(SO4)4 · 14H2O |
| ⓘ | Halotrichite ? | 7.CB.85 | Fe2+Al2(SO4)4 · 22H2O |
| ⓘ | Krausite | 7.CC.05 | KFe(SO4)2 · H2O |
| ⓘ | Voltaite | 7.CC.25 | K2Fe2+5Fe3+3Al(SO4)12 · 18H2O |
| ⓘ | Goldichite | 7.CC.40 | KFe(SO4)2 · 4H2O |
| ⓘ | Metavoltine | 7.DF.35 | K2Na6Fe2+Fe3+6O2(SO4)12 · 18H2O |
List of minerals for each chemical element
| H | Hydrogen | |
|---|---|---|
| H | ⓘ Coquimbite | AlFe3(SO4)6(H2O)12 · 6H2O |
| H | ⓘ Goldichite | KFe(SO4)2 · 4H2O |
| H | ⓘ Halotrichite | Fe2+Al2(SO4)4 · 22H2O |
| H | ⓘ Krausite | KFe(SO4)2 · H2O |
| H | ⓘ Metavoltine | K2Na6Fe2+Fe63+O2(SO4)12 · 18H2O |
| H | ⓘ Römerite | Fe2+Fe23+(SO4)4 · 14H2O |
| H | ⓘ Voltaite | K2Fe52+Fe33+Al(SO4)12 · 18H2O |
| O | Oxygen | |
| O | ⓘ Coquimbite | AlFe3(SO4)6(H2O)12 · 6H2O |
| O | ⓘ Goldichite | KFe(SO4)2 · 4H2O |
| O | ⓘ Halotrichite | Fe2+Al2(SO4)4 · 22H2O |
| O | ⓘ Krausite | KFe(SO4)2 · H2O |
| O | ⓘ Metavoltine | K2Na6Fe2+Fe63+O2(SO4)12 · 18H2O |
| O | ⓘ Römerite | Fe2+Fe23+(SO4)4 · 14H2O |
| O | ⓘ Voltaite | K2Fe52+Fe33+Al(SO4)12 · 18H2O |
| Na | Sodium | |
| Na | ⓘ Metavoltine | K2Na6Fe2+Fe63+O2(SO4)12 · 18H2O |
| Al | Aluminium | |
| Al | ⓘ Coquimbite | AlFe3(SO4)6(H2O)12 · 6H2O |
| Al | ⓘ Halotrichite | Fe2+Al2(SO4)4 · 22H2O |
| Al | ⓘ Voltaite | K2Fe52+Fe33+Al(SO4)12 · 18H2O |
| S | Sulfur | |
| S | ⓘ Coquimbite | AlFe3(SO4)6(H2O)12 · 6H2O |
| S | ⓘ Goldichite | KFe(SO4)2 · 4H2O |
| S | ⓘ Halotrichite | Fe2+Al2(SO4)4 · 22H2O |
| S | ⓘ Krausite | KFe(SO4)2 · H2O |
| S | ⓘ Metavoltine | K2Na6Fe2+Fe63+O2(SO4)12 · 18H2O |
| S | ⓘ Römerite | Fe2+Fe23+(SO4)4 · 14H2O |
| S | ⓘ Native Sulphur | S8 |
| S | ⓘ Voltaite | K2Fe52+Fe33+Al(SO4)12 · 18H2O |
| K | Potassium | |
| K | ⓘ Goldichite | KFe(SO4)2 · 4H2O |
| K | ⓘ Krausite | KFe(SO4)2 · H2O |
| K | ⓘ Metavoltine | K2Na6Fe2+Fe63+O2(SO4)12 · 18H2O |
| K | ⓘ Voltaite | K2Fe52+Fe33+Al(SO4)12 · 18H2O |
| Fe | Iron | |
| Fe | ⓘ Coquimbite | AlFe3(SO4)6(H2O)12 · 6H2O |
| Fe | ⓘ Goldichite | KFe(SO4)2 · 4H2O |
| Fe | ⓘ Halotrichite | Fe2+Al2(SO4)4 · 22H2O |
| Fe | ⓘ Krausite | KFe(SO4)2 · H2O |
| Fe | ⓘ Metavoltine | K2Na6Fe2+Fe63+O2(SO4)12 · 18H2O |
| Fe | ⓘ Römerite | Fe2+Fe23+(SO4)4 · 14H2O |
| Fe | ⓘ Voltaite | K2Fe52+Fe33+Al(SO4)12 · 18H2O |
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Thiorichia, Milos Island, Milos, South Aegean, Greece