ThuliteLeksvik Thulite Quarry, Hindremseter, Leksvik, Nord-Trøndelag, Norway
Leksvik thulittbrudd, Hindremseter, Leksvik kommune, Nord-Trøndelag, Norge
The thulite quarry is located about 350 m over the sea level, on the eastern side of Øvre Grandalsdammen. It is a 1,5 to 2 hours walk in a steep hillside from the RV 755. The locality was first described by Reusch (1890). According to Reusch thulite from Leksvik were sold in 1890 in Paris for Nkr 175-200 pr ton.
Material of thulite from this quarry has been used for cutting cabochons.
References
- Reusch, H. (1890): Geologiske iaktagelser fra Trondhjems stift. Videnselskabets i Kristiania Forhandlinger, 44-52 (?)
- Gautneb, H. (1990): Kjerneboring av thulittforekomsten ved Hindremseter, Leksvik kommune, Nord-Trøndelag. Norges Geologiske Undersøkelse Rapport 90.118
- Hultgren, W. (1993): Thulitt norges nasjonalmineral. Stein 20 (2): 118-119
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