AlumohydrocalciteCopper Mines, Dellach, Kötschach-Mauthen, Gailtaler Alpen & Karnische Alpen, Carinthia, Austria
Photo: AC Kupfergruben (einschl. Grafendorf; Monsell), Dellach, Kötschach-Mauthen, Gailtaler Alpen & Karnische Alpen, Kärnten, Österreich
Ancient copper and iron mines, working mineralizations in quartz-barite veins. Started around 1650, the mines were first worked for copper. Since the abundance of copper ores decreased at greater depth, the production was shifted to iron after a short period of time. The mines were abandoned around 1720.
Located south of Dellach and about 7 km ESE of Kötschach-Mauthen.
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References
- G. Niedermayr, I. Praetzel: Mineralien Kärntens, 1995
- G. Blass, A. Pichler: Carinthia II 193./113.:181-188 (2003)
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