Slag dumps of a zinc smelter.
The site is now (2010) completely recultivated.
Note on the mineral list: Many minerals CANNOT be confirmed yet because they were published (Nautilus 2003-03), but without proper (XRD/EDS etc.) analyses. Please don't change to status "confirmed" without mentioning the method of analyses and article.
Mineral List
39 entries listed. 38 valid minerals.
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References
- Ottenburgs, R., Viaene, W., and De Vos, W. (1998): Mineralogical study of metallurgical dumps from an old zinc production plant at Rotem, Belgium. Aardkundige Mededelingen 9, 125-130.
- Fruytier, M. (2003): Dilsen-Stokkem, een nieuwe vindplaats en nu bijna verdwenen! Nautilus 2003, 3, 93-118.
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