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Sandfors, Västerbotten, Sweden

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Björkdal or Hebbersfors

Björkdal mine, Sandfors, Västerbotten, Sweden

According to the Swedish Geological Survey there are five limestone quarries (red triangles- all closed) around Sandfors (map center) in Kågedalen. The Björkdal mine (blue circle) is geographically identical to the site of the Hebberfors quarry. The limestone itself is in fact in part overlying the quartz veins. Area is appr 20km wide.
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Hebberfors limestone

Björkdal mine, Sandfors, Västerbotten, Sweden

Picture showing the Hebberfors limestone overlying the dark granodiorite in the extreme western part.
Photo A. Österlöf Nov. 2007
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View west

Björkdal mine, Sandfors, Västerbotten, Sweden

Picture towards the west, Björkdal gold mine. The Hebberfors limestone can be seen far away dipping some 35-40 degrees N.
Photo A. Österlöf Nov. 2007
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