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Altermark area, Rana, Nordland, Norway

(Altermark, Rana kommune, Nordland fylke, Norge)

5 ultramafic bodies from 20m to 1 km in size is found in the Altermark area: these 5 are: Lille Esjeklumpen, Store Esjeklumpen, Annabergan(with the Altermark mine), Store Raussanntind and Lille Raussanntind ultramafites.



References:
- Karlsen, T. A., Rian, E. And Olesen, O. (2000): Overview of talc resources in the Altermark talc province, northern Norway, and possible uses of the talc ore. Norges Geologiske Undersøkelse Bulletin 436; 93-102
- Birtel, S. (2002): Fluid-rock interaction on alpine- type ultramafic rocks from the Norwegian Caledonides. Dissertation zur Erlangung des Doktorgrades der Geowissenschaftlichen Fakultät der Albert-Ludwigs Universität Freiburg i.Br.




Mineral list contains entries from the region specified including sub-localities


Mineral List:
Actinolite
Almandine
Anthophyllite
Apatite-(CaCl)
Biotite
Calcite
'Chlorite Group'
Dolomite
Dravite
Forsterite
var: Peridot

'Hornblende'
Magnesite
Magnesite
var: Breunnerite

Magnetite
Muscovite
var: Fuchsite
Quartz
Talc


18 entries listed. 12 valid minerals.

Localities in this Region:
Norway
 
  • Nordland
    • Rana
      • Altermark area

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