Hinterstein Alp gypsum quarry (Pyhrn gypsum quarry), Spital am Pyhrn, Kirchdorf an der Krems District, Upper Austria, Austriai
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Hinterstein Alp gypsum quarry (Pyhrn gypsum quarry) | Quarry (Reclaimed) |
| Spital am Pyhrn | Municipality |
| Kirchdorf an der Krems District | District |
| Upper Austria | State |
| Austria | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
47° 37' 23'' North , 14° 16' 55'' East
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Quarry (Reclaimed)
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pyhrn | 265 (2018) | 2.8km |
| Reithtal | 195 (2018) | 5.1km |
| Pürgschachen | 152 (2018) | 5.9km |
| Spital am Pyhrn | 1,435 (2018) | 6.4km |
| Ardning | 797 (2018) | 7.1km |
Mindat Locality ID:
216107
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:2:216107:8
GUID (UUID V4):
74ddcc4e-9dc3-466c-a799-da78fd4b282e
Other Languages:
German:
Hintersteiner Alm (Gipsbruch Pyhrn), Spital am Pyhrn, Bezirk Kirchdorf an der Krems, Oberösterreich, Österreich
Abandoned gypsum quarry in the Limestone Alps (Nördliche Kalkalpen).
Formerly operated by the Knauf company.
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10 valid minerals.
Rock Types Recorded
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Alphabetical List Tree DiagramDetailed Mineral List:
| ⓘ Aragonite Formula: CaCO3 |
| ⓘ Calcite Formula: CaCO3 References: |
| ⓘ Gypsum Formula: CaSO4 · 2H2O References: |
| ⓘ Halite Formula: NaCl References: |
| ⓘ Hematite Formula: Fe2O3 References: |
| ⓘ Mirabilite Formula: Na2SO4 · 10H2O References: |
| ⓘ Pyrite Formula: FeS2 References: |
| ⓘ Quartz Formula: SiO2 |
| ⓘ Sulphur Formula: S8 |
| ⓘ 'Tetrahedrite Subgroup' Formula: Cu6(Cu4C2+2)Sb4S12S References: |
| ⓘ Vivianite Formula: Fe2+Fe2+2(PO4)2 · 8H2O References: |
List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification
| Group 1 - Elements | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ⓘ | Sulphur | 1.CC.05 | S8 |
| Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts | |||
| ⓘ | Pyrite | 2.EB.05a | FeS2 |
| ⓘ | 'Tetrahedrite Subgroup' | 2.GB.05 | Cu6(Cu4C2+2)Sb4S12S |
| Group 3 - Halides | |||
| ⓘ | Halite | 3.AA.20 | NaCl |
| Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides | |||
| ⓘ | Hematite | 4.CB.05 | Fe2O3 |
| ⓘ | Quartz | 4.DA.05 | SiO2 |
| Group 5 - Nitrates and Carbonates | |||
| ⓘ | Calcite | 5.AB.05 | CaCO3 |
| ⓘ | Aragonite | 5.AB.15 | CaCO3 |
| Group 7 - Sulphates, Chromates, Molybdates and Tungstates | |||
| ⓘ | Mirabilite | 7.CD.10 | Na2SO4 · 10H2O |
| ⓘ | Gypsum | 7.CD.40 | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
| Group 8 - Phosphates, Arsenates and Vanadates | |||
| ⓘ | Vivianite | 8.CE.40 | Fe2+Fe2+2(PO4)2 · 8H2O |
List of minerals for each chemical element
| H | Hydrogen | |
|---|---|---|
| H | ⓘ Gypsum | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
| H | ⓘ Mirabilite | Na2SO4 · 10H2O |
| H | ⓘ Vivianite | Fe2+Fe22+(PO4)2 · 8H2O |
| C | Carbon | |
| C | ⓘ Aragonite | CaCO3 |
| C | ⓘ Calcite | CaCO3 |
| O | Oxygen | |
| O | ⓘ Aragonite | CaCO3 |
| O | ⓘ Calcite | CaCO3 |
| O | ⓘ Gypsum | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
| O | ⓘ Hematite | Fe2O3 |
| O | ⓘ Mirabilite | Na2SO4 · 10H2O |
| O | ⓘ Quartz | SiO2 |
| O | ⓘ Vivianite | Fe2+Fe22+(PO4)2 · 8H2O |
| Na | Sodium | |
| Na | ⓘ Halite | NaCl |
| Na | ⓘ Mirabilite | Na2SO4 · 10H2O |
| Si | Silicon | |
| Si | ⓘ Quartz | SiO2 |
| P | Phosphorus | |
| P | ⓘ Vivianite | Fe2+Fe22+(PO4)2 · 8H2O |
| S | Sulfur | |
| S | ⓘ Gypsum | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
| S | ⓘ Mirabilite | Na2SO4 · 10H2O |
| S | ⓘ Pyrite | FeS2 |
| S | ⓘ Sulphur | S8 |
| S | ⓘ Tetrahedrite Subgroup | Cu6(Cu4C22+)Sb4S12S |
| Cl | Chlorine | |
| Cl | ⓘ Halite | NaCl |
| Ca | Calcium | |
| Ca | ⓘ Aragonite | CaCO3 |
| Ca | ⓘ Calcite | CaCO3 |
| Ca | ⓘ Gypsum | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
| Fe | Iron | |
| Fe | ⓘ Hematite | Fe2O3 |
| Fe | ⓘ Pyrite | FeS2 |
| Fe | ⓘ Vivianite | Fe2+Fe22+(PO4)2 · 8H2O |
| Cu | Copper | |
| Cu | ⓘ Tetrahedrite Subgroup | Cu6(Cu4C22+)Sb4S12S |
| Sb | Antimony | |
| Sb | ⓘ Tetrahedrite Subgroup | Cu6(Cu4C22+)Sb4S12S |
Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
Austria
- Totes GebirgeMountain Range
Eurasian PlateTectonic Plate
EuropeContinent
- The AlpsMountain Range
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