Tin mining began in the 16th or 17th century. Pyrometasomatic ore produced by Miocene granitic intrusion into Paleozoic sedimentary rock. Famous for its large scorodite crystals, impossible to obtain now. A vein of emery also occured at this mine and emery has been commercially exploited.
Mineral list contains entries from the region specified including sub-localitiesMineral List:37 entries listed. 33 valid minerals. 1 type locality (valid mineral).
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- Kiura mine (Shin-Kiura mine; Kiura emery mine)
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