Hoof mine, Welkenraedt, Liège, Wallonia, Belgiumi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Hoof mine | Mine |
| Welkenraedt | Municipality |
| Liège | Province |
| Wallonia | Region |
| Belgium | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
50° 39' 12'' North , 5° 55' 41'' East
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Welkenraedt | 9,006 (2012) | 3.1km |
| Baelen | 3,928 (2011) | 4.1km |
| Limbourg | 5,612 (2018) | 4.7km |
| Lontzen | 4,862 (2011) | 6.4km |
| Dison | 13,642 (2011) | 7.1km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Vieille Montagne Heritage | Kelmis / La Calamine, Belgium | 9km |
Mindat Locality ID:
266927
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:2:266927:7
GUID (UUID V4):
f8d774b2-59d4-4d26-9842-c4e0e89da459
Other/historical names associated with this locality:
Gîte de Odendahl, gîte de Baelen.
Name(s) in local language(s):
Hof
The Hoof mine.
This lead mine, "Odendahl et Cie." was part of the “Vieille Montagne Moresnet concession” with headquarters in the management building in Kelmis/La Calamine, the current MVM Museum Vieille Montagne.
The limited production was 826 tons and was mainly lead ore, pyromorphite.
East of the village, there were two shafts, 50 meters apart.
On-site, there are no visible traces anymore. On the basis of the testimonies of local residents, I was able to locate one shaft.
800 meters to the west lies an ancient drainage shaft which is currently used as a groundwater well by the farmers.
Note: Mélon et al. (1976) list the locality as "Hof (sic), Moresnet, Liège".
Select Mineral List Type
Standard Detailed Gallery Strunz Chemical ElementsDetailed Mineral List:
| ⓘ Galena Formula: PbS Description: "Cone-shaped" aggregates up to 10cm. |
| ⓘ Pyrite Formula: FeS2 References: |
| ⓘ Pyromorphite Formula: Pb5(PO4)3Cl References: Dejonghe, L., Ladeuze, F., Jans, D. (1993) Atlas des Gisements Plombo-Zinciferes Du Synclinorium de Verviers (Est de la Belgique) [Atlas of the Plumbo-Zinciferous Deposits of the Synclinorium of Verviers (Eastern Belgium)]. Mémoires pour servir à l'Explication des Cartes Géologiques et Minières de la Belgique 33. Geological Survey of Belgium |
| ⓘ Sphalerite Formula: ZnS Habit: thin crusts on galena Colour: yellow References: Dejonghe, L., Ladeuze, F., Jans, D. (1993) Atlas des Gisements Plombo-Zinciferes Du Synclinorium de Verviers (Est de la Belgique) [Atlas of the Plumbo-Zinciferous Deposits of the Synclinorium of Verviers (Eastern Belgium)]. Mémoires pour servir à l'Explication des Cartes Géologiques et Minières de la Belgique 33. Geological Survey of Belgium |
Gallery:
List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification
| Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ⓘ | Sphalerite | 2.CB.05a | ZnS |
| ⓘ | Galena | 2.CD.10 | PbS |
| ⓘ | Pyrite | 2.EB.05a | FeS2 |
| Group 8 - Phosphates, Arsenates and Vanadates | |||
| ⓘ | Pyromorphite | 8.BN.05 | Pb5(PO4)3Cl |
List of minerals for each chemical element
| O | Oxygen | |
|---|---|---|
| O | ⓘ Pyromorphite | Pb5(PO4)3Cl |
| P | Phosphorus | |
| P | ⓘ Pyromorphite | Pb5(PO4)3Cl |
| S | Sulfur | |
| S | ⓘ Galena | PbS |
| S | ⓘ Pyrite | FeS2 |
| S | ⓘ Sphalerite | ZnS |
| Cl | Chlorine | |
| Cl | ⓘ Pyromorphite | Pb5(PO4)3Cl |
| Fe | Iron | |
| Fe | ⓘ Pyrite | FeS2 |
| Zn | Zinc | |
| Zn | ⓘ Sphalerite | ZnS |
| Pb | Lead | |
| Pb | ⓘ Galena | PbS |
| Pb | ⓘ Pyromorphite | Pb5(PO4)3Cl |
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References
Dejonghe, L., Ladeuze, F., Jans, D. (1993) Atlas des Gisements Plombo-Zinciferes Du Synclinorium de Verviers (Est de la Belgique) [Atlas of the Plumbo-Zinciferous Deposits of the Synclinorium of Verviers (Eastern Belgium)]. Mémoires pour servir à l'Explication des Cartes Géologiques et Minières de la Belgique 33. Geological Survey of Belgium
Hoof mine, Welkenraedt, Liège, Wallonia, Belgium