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Lignite deposit, Bourbach-le-Bas, Thann-Guebwiller, Haut-Rhin, Grand Est, Francei
Regional Level Types
Lignite depositDeposit
Bourbach-le-BasMunicipality
Thann-GuebwillerArrondissement
Haut-RhinDepartment
Grand EstRegion
FranceCountry

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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
47° North , 7° East (est.)
Estimate based on other nearby localities or region boundaries.
Margin of Error:
~26km
Type:
Köppen climate type:
Mindat Locality ID:
122657
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:2:122657:0
GUID (UUID V4):
4c3672cd-b051-4d47-8d6f-2c0d678af0d0
Other/historical names associated with this locality:
Alsace
Name(s) in local language(s):
Gisement de lignite, Bourbach-le-Bas, Thann, Vallée de la Thur (Vallée de Thann), Haut-Rhin, Alsace, France


Small lignite deposit, known since the 18th century. In 1897, efforts to mine the deposit were undertaken, but soon abandoned, because no quantities of economic significance could be produced.

Ref.:
- J.-L. Hohl: "Minéraux et Mines du Massif Vosgien", Editions du Rhin (Mulhouse), 1994

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