Mina Foncaravia, Prado, Aurora vein, Caravia mining area, Asturias, Spaini
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Mina Foncaravia | Group of Mines (Abandoned) |
| Prado | - not defined - |
| Aurora vein | Vein |
| Caravia mining area | Mining Area |
| Asturias | Autonomous Community |
| Spain | Group of Countries |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
43° 27' 36'' North , 5° 11' 7'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Group of Mines (Abandoned) - last checked 2019
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Caravia | 557 (2008) | 0.5km |
| Colunga | 3,868 (2012) | 7.4km |
| Ribadesella | 6,245 (2012) | 10.2km |
| Parres | 5,749 (2012) | 12.6km |
| Cangas de Onís | 6,623 (2012) | 12.9km |
Mindat Locality ID:
311366
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:2:311366:3
GUID (UUID V4):
24ccdcc3-78f6-419e-88ec-69c891731808
In this mine, the Argüelles family exploited the surface of the Filón Aurora (known for them as Filón Foncaravia) prior to the opening of the Foncaravia shaft.
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Standard Detailed Gallery Strunz Chemical ElementsGallery:
List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification
| Group 3 - Halides | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ⓘ | Fluorite | 3.AB.25 | CaF2 |
Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
Eurasian PlateTectonic Plate
EuropeContinent
Iberian PeninsulaPeninsula
Spain
- Asturias
- Caravia mining areaMining Area
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