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Zanacchi quarry, Molassana, Val Bisagno, Genoa, Genoa, Liguria, Italyi
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Zanacchi quarryQuarry
Molassana- not defined -
Val Bisagno- not defined -
GenoaCommune
GenoaMetropolitan City
LiguriaAdministrative Region
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panoramic view of the quarry

Zanacchi quarry, Molassana, Val Bisagno, Genoa, Genoa, Liguria, Italy
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Calcite, etc.

Zanacchi quarry, Molassana, Val Bisagno, Genoa, Genoa, Liguria, Italy
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Strontianite, etc.

Zanacchi quarry, Molassana, Val Bisagno, Genoa, Genoa, Liguria, Italy
08181280017272081463802.jpg
panoramic view of the quarry

Zanacchi quarry, Molassana, Val Bisagno, Genoa, Genoa, Liguria, Italy
02818920017272244076706.jpg
Calcite, etc.

Zanacchi quarry, Molassana, Val Bisagno, Genoa, Genoa, Liguria, Italy
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Strontianite, etc.

Zanacchi quarry, Molassana, Val Bisagno, Genoa, Genoa, Liguria, Italy
08181280017272081463802.jpg
panoramic view of the quarry

Zanacchi quarry, Molassana, Val Bisagno, Genoa, Genoa, Liguria, Italy
02818920017272244076706.jpg
Calcite, etc.

Zanacchi quarry, Molassana, Val Bisagno, Genoa, Genoa, Liguria, Italy
Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
44° 27' 6'' North , 8° 58' 55'' East
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
44.45194,8.98222
GeoHash:
G#: spykukhxk
GRN:
N30E05
Type:
Quarry
Köppen climate type:
Csb : Warm-summer Mediterranean climate
Nearest Settlements:
PlacePopulationDistance
Cartagenova149 (2014)1.7km
Pino Soprano177 (2014)2.2km
Trensasco174 (2014)2.4km
Aggio311 (2014)2.8km
Torrazza272 (2014)2.9km
Mindat Locality ID:
106904
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:2:106904:7
GUID (UUID V4):
0
Name(s) in local language(s):
Cava Zanacchi, Genova-Molassana, Val Bisagno, Genova, Genova, Liguria, Italia


Quarry opened in marly limestone on the left orographic side of Bisagno valley, on the outskirts of the city of Genoa (Liguria, Italy).

The activity of the quarry was interrupted some years ago; the area is currently dedicated to other purposes.

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Standard Detailed Gallery Strunz Chemical Elements

Mineral List


3 valid minerals.

List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification

Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts
ⓘPyrite2.EB.05aFeS2
Group 5 - Nitrates and Carbonates
ⓘCalcite5.AB.05CaCO3
ⓘStrontianite5.AB.15SrCO3

List of minerals for each chemical element

CCarbon
Cⓘ CalciteCaCO3
Cⓘ StrontianiteSrCO3
OOxygen
Oⓘ CalciteCaCO3
Oⓘ StrontianiteSrCO3
SSulfur
Sⓘ PyriteFeS2
CaCalcium
Caⓘ CalciteCaCO3
FeIron
Feⓘ PyriteFeS2
SrStrontium
Srⓘ StrontianiteSrCO3

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References

Esposito, M. (2005): Stronzianite in val Bisagno. Prie, 1, 4-8.
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