Penninge Limestone Quarry, Torsåker, Hofors, Gästrikland, Sweden

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(Penninge Kalkbrott, Torsåker, Hofors, Gästrikland, Sverige)

Quarry that produced limestone for the nearby blast furnace at Hofors until approximately 1920. Located some 400-500 meter East of the Penning Mine.

Ref.:
Kartbladet STORVIK, SGU Ser Aa176 (in Swedish)

Mineral List:

Calcite
Chondrodite

Epidote
Muscovite

Sphalerite
Wollastonite

6 entries listed. 6 valid minerals.

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