Orijärvi, Kisko, Länsi-Suomen Lääni, Finland

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(Orijärvi (Niemi 1; Skansgrufvan))

Zink and copper mine, active intermittently during 1758–1954.
"Jilijärvi" may be a neighbouring deposit/mine.
Located 4 km ESE from Kisko, 29 km ESE from the city of Salo. Three km from a sealed road, gravel road to the mine; 17 km to railway.

Ref.:
http://en.gtk.fi/ExplorationFinland/Commodities/Zinc/orijarvi.html

Mineral List:

Biotite
Bismuth
Chalcopyrite
Cordierite

Galena
Laitakarite (TL)
Molybdenite
Pyrite

Quartz
Silver
Sphalerite

11 entries listed. 10 valid minerals. 1 type locality (valid mineral).

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