(Magnesitbergwerk, Millstätter Alpe, Radenthein, Gurktaler Alpen, Kärnten, Österreich)
Large magnesite body in garnet-rich micaschists, amphibolites, hornblende schists and marbles, extending over a length of about 5 km. The deposit is mined since 1907, first from an open cut and since 1942 also from a mine. The open-cast workings were abandoned in 1966, the mine is still active. Located on the southeastern slopes of the Millstätter Alpe, northwest of Radenthein.
Ref.:
G. Niedermayr, I. Praetzel: Mineralien Kärntens, 1995
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Map Reference: 46°50'N , 13°38'E
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