Mining district that includes Kirunavaara, Luossavaara, Rektorn, Haukivaara, Tuollavaara, Lappmalmen and Nukutus.
Note: the localities listed under Kiruna (town) are only those very close to the town.
An iron mining area (apatite-bearing iron ore)in production since end of the 19th century.
Copper mining took place already in middle of the 17th century (Svappavaara) but also recently (Viscaria, Pahtahavara- closed 1997).
Mineral list contains entries from the region specified including sub-localitiesMineral List:154 entries listed. 63 valid minerals.
Localities in this Region:
The above list contains all mineral locality references listed on mindat.org. This does not claim to be a complete list. If you know of more minerals from this site, please register so you can add to our database!
|
