(Lercheltini (Lärcheltini), Binntal, Wallis (Valais), Schweiz (Suisse; Svizzera))
Paragneisses of the Monte Leone nappe. The area encompasses the southern slopes of the upper Binn valley, stretching from northeast of the Lengenbach quarry to the northwest slope of Bochtenhorn mountain. It comprises the following localities (from northeast to southwest):
- Hinterer Kohlergraben
- Vorderer Kohlergraben
- Riggi
- Spissen
- Gorb
NOTE: Some authors also include Balmen in the Lercheltini area.
Refs.:
- Stalder, H. A., Wagner, A., Graeser, S. and Stuker, P. (1998): Mineralienlexikon der Schweiz. Wepf (Basel), pp. 568.
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http://binn.strahlen.org/ ("All localities for minerals in the Binntal with detailed description")
53 entries listed. 29 valid minerals. 2 type localities (valid minerals).
