Nikitovka Deposit, Novyy Donbass, Gorlovka, Donets'k Oblast' (Donetsk Oblast'), Ukraine

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Nikitovka mercury mines produced about 30 thousand metric tons of mercury prior to shutdown of the operation in 1994 (mining had started in 1885).
Cinnabar-bearing ore zones include three thick (> 60 m) faulted sandstone horizons. Mercury is also dispersed within coal.

Refs.:
Möckel, S. & Frischmann, N. (1992): Mineralien der Quecksilberlagerstätte Nikitovka in der Ukraine. Mineralien-Welt, 3, 14-15. (in German)
http://gsa.confex.com/gsa/2004AM/finalprogram/abstract_79551.htm

Map Reference: 48°4'N , 38°46'E

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Donets'k Oblast' (Donetsk Oblast')

Gorlovka

Novyy Donbass

Nikitovka Deposit

Sofiya Mine

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