Vena gruvor
A fairly large area with around 100 small copper-cobalt mines (chalcopyrite-cobaltite ore, fahlband-type deposit) in a ~2 km long and maximum 400 wide area striking SE-NW. Active 1770-1870.
To name a few (from S): Älg Mine, Gamla Vena Mine, Galt Mines, Åmmestorp Mine, Långban Mine (sic!), Hästefall Mine, Kofall Mine, Assessorskan Mine.
Mineral List
33 entries listed. 29 valid minerals. 2 type localities (valid minerals).
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References
- Dana 7: I: 447.
- Tegengren, F. (1924): Sveriges Ädlare Malmer och Bergverk. SGU ser Ca 17.
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