(Turó de Montcada)
Limestone quarry on top of Montcada hill, 10 km north of Barcelona city. Geology consists of Silurian-Devonian slates, schists, marls and limestones, with several phosphate-rich beds and disseminations. Phosphate minerals are found in thin layers, nodules and veins mainly in Silurian slates.
The quarry is worked since 1917 and produces limestone rock for a cement factory belonging to the company ‘Compañía General de Asfaltos y Portland’ (ASLAND).
References:
- Rosell, J. (1997). El Turó de Montcada. Montcada i Reixac, Vallès Occidental. Història, mineria i mineralogia. Mineralogistes de Catalunya, VII, 1:34-58. Barcelona, Spain.
- Rosell, J., Garrido, J.L. (2006). Minerals from Montcada Hill Quarry. Barcelona, Spain. Mineral Up, I, 2:16-20. Barcelona, Spain.
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Map Reference: 41°28'50"N , 2°10'50"E
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