Grube Consolidierte Gute Hoffnung, Werlau, St Goar, Hunsrück, Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschland
Ancient lead mine, working a lead, zinc and copper bearing vein of the so-called Wellmich-Werlau vein system.
This mine was the most important mine in the Werlau-Wellmich mining district. The workings on both sides of the Rhine valley were connected by a tunnel driven below the river. The dumps are now completely removed.
Located near Werlau, about 3.5 km west of St Goar.
Mineral List
7 entries listed. 6 valid minerals.
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References
- Emser Hefte 1987(3), 11-38
- S. Weiß: "Mineralfundstellen, Deutschland West", Weise (Munich), 1990
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