Grube Alte Malscheid ("Blaue Halde"), Malscheid (Mahlscheid; Mahlscheiderkopf; Mahlscheider Kopf), Herdorf, Siegerland, Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschland
Ancient lead mine.
Located at Malscheid, 2.5 km SE of Herdorf and about 7.5 km SE of Betzdorf.
Known among collectors also as "Blaue Halde" (blue dump).
The old literature mentions Pb- and Cu-mines west of the Mahlscheiderkopf, in greywacke.
Mineral List
21 entries listed. 20 valid minerals.
The above list contains all mineral locality references listed on mindat.org. This does not claim to be a complete list. If you know of more minerals from this site, please
register so you can add to our database. This locality information is for reference purposes only. You should never attempt to
visit any sites listed in mindat.org without first ensuring that you have the permission of the land and/or mineral rights holders
for access and that you are aware of all safety precautions necessary.
References