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Friedrich August adit, Riesenberg, Sosa, Eibenstock, Erzgebirgskreis, Saxony, Germanyi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Friedrich August adit | Mine |
| Riesenberg | Mountain |
| Sosa | Municipal Unit |
| Eibenstock | Town |
| Erzgebirgskreis | District |
| Saxony | State |
| Germany | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
50° 27' 39'' North , 12° 39' 46'' East
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Erlabrunn | 964 (2015) | 3.4km |
| Sosa | 2,223 (2015) | 4.3km |
| Johanngeorgenstadt | 5,573 (2015) | 4.7km |
| Eibenstock | 6,706 (2015) | 5.8km |
| Potůčky | 371 (2018) | 6.4km |
Other/historical names associated with this locality:
Friedrich August mine
Other Languages:
German:
Friedrich-August-Stolln (Grube Friedrich August), Sosa, Eibenstock, Erzgebirgskreis, Sachsen, Deutschland
Fe-Mn mine (1761-1884).
Located between the Riesenberg and Auersberg hills.
Further adits and dumps in the valley of the 'Kleine Bockau' brook.
Located between the Riesenberg and Auersberg hills.
Further adits and dumps in the valley of the 'Kleine Bockau' brook.
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Standard Detailed Gallery Strunz Chemical ElementsMineral List
6 valid minerals.
Rock Types Recorded
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Alphabetical List Tree DiagramDetailed Mineral List:
| ⓘ Autunite Formula: Ca(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 10-12H2O References: |
| ⓘ Hematite Formula: Fe2O3 References: |
| ⓘ Opal Formula: SiO2 · nH2O References: |
| ⓘ Opal var. Cacholong Formula: SiO2 · nH2O References: |
| ⓘ Pyrolusite Formula: Mn4+O2 References: |
| ⓘ Quartz Formula: SiO2 References: |
| ⓘ Wavellite Formula: Al3(PO4)2(OH)3 · 5H2O Habit: aggregates with radiating structure Colour: white to colourless Fluorescence: in short-wave UV light References: |
List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification
| Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ⓘ | Hematite | 4.CB.05 | Fe2O3 |
| ⓘ | Quartz | 4.DA.05 | SiO2 |
| ⓘ | Opal | 4.DA.10 | SiO2 · nH2O |
| ⓘ | var. Cacholong | 4.DA.10 | SiO2 · nH2O |
| ⓘ | Pyrolusite | 4.DB.05 | Mn4+O2 |
| Group 8 - Phosphates, Arsenates and Vanadates | |||
| ⓘ | Wavellite | 8.DC.50 | Al3(PO4)2(OH)3 · 5H2O |
| ⓘ | Autunite | 8.EB.05 | Ca(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 10-12H2O |
List of minerals for each chemical element
| H | Hydrogen | |
|---|---|---|
| H | ⓘ Autunite | Ca(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 10-12H2O |
| H | ⓘ Opal | SiO2 · nH2O |
| H | ⓘ Wavellite | Al3(PO4)2(OH)3 · 5H2O |
| H | ⓘ Opal var. Cacholong | SiO2 · nH2O |
| O | Oxygen | |
| O | ⓘ Autunite | Ca(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 10-12H2O |
| O | ⓘ Hematite | Fe2O3 |
| O | ⓘ Opal | SiO2 · nH2O |
| O | ⓘ Pyrolusite | Mn4+O2 |
| O | ⓘ Quartz | SiO2 |
| O | ⓘ Wavellite | Al3(PO4)2(OH)3 · 5H2O |
| O | ⓘ Opal var. Cacholong | SiO2 · nH2O |
| Al | Aluminium | |
| Al | ⓘ Wavellite | Al3(PO4)2(OH)3 · 5H2O |
| Si | Silicon | |
| Si | ⓘ Opal | SiO2 · nH2O |
| Si | ⓘ Quartz | SiO2 |
| Si | ⓘ Opal var. Cacholong | SiO2 · nH2O |
| P | Phosphorus | |
| P | ⓘ Autunite | Ca(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 10-12H2O |
| P | ⓘ Wavellite | Al3(PO4)2(OH)3 · 5H2O |
| Ca | Calcium | |
| Ca | ⓘ Autunite | Ca(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 10-12H2O |
| Mn | Manganese | |
| Mn | ⓘ Pyrolusite | Mn4+O2 |
| Fe | Iron | |
| Fe | ⓘ Hematite | Fe2O3 |
| U | Uranium | |
| U | ⓘ Autunite | Ca(UO2)2(PO4)2 · 10-12H2O |
Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
Eurasian PlateTectonic Plate
- Saxo-Thuringian BeltOrogenic Belt
EuropeContinent
- Bohemian MassifMassif
- Ore MountainsMountain Range
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Friedrich August adit, Riesenberg, Sosa, Eibenstock, Erzgebirgskreis, Saxony, Germany