(Stollen Nr. 1, Äußere Wimitz, St Veit an der Glan, Gurktaler Alpen, Kärnten, Österreich)
Ancient copper mine, worked intermittently from 1568 until the late 18th century. Main ore was chalcopyrite, included in a quartz vein hosted by micaschists. Located on the north side of the valley, between the 'Rabofen' and 'Regenofen' cliffs.
References:
- G. Blass & A. Pichler (2001): Die Kupferschürfe der Äußeren Wimitz. Carinthia II, 191./111., 43-55.
- Blaß, G., Graf, H.W. & Pichler, A. (2001): Der Kupferbergbau 'Äußere Wimitz 1' bei Wimitzbachtal-Kraig, Gemeinde Frauenstein - eine neuentdeckte Fundstelle in Kärnten. Mineralien-Welt, 12 (5), 46-50.
Mineral List:35 entries listed. 33 valid minerals.
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