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Wolność mine, Kowary, Karkonosze County, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Polandi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Wolność mine | Mine (Inactive) |
| Kowary | Municipality |
| Karkonosze County | County |
| Lower Silesian Voivodeship | Voivodeship |
| Poland | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
50° 46' 19'' North , 15° 51' 18'' East
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Mine (Inactive) - last checked 2022
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kowary | 11,834 (2010) | 2.7km |
| Karpacz | 4,979 (2011) | 7.0km |
| Opawa | 377 (2010) | 8.5km |
| Mysłakowice | 5,100 (2016) | 9.4km |
| Sosnówka | 1,200 (2015) | 10.6km |
Other/historical names associated with this locality:
Bergfreiheit mine
Name(s) in local language(s):
Grube Bergfreiheit (Bergfreiheitsgrube)
Magnetite ore mine with polymetallic ore mineralisation, similar to that of the Wulkan mine (Vulkan mine).
The abandoned Kowary magnetite–uranium-polymetallic mine had been mined since centuries, first for magnetite, then also for uranium.
The abandoned Kowary magnetite–uranium-polymetallic mine had been mined since centuries, first for magnetite, then also for uranium.
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Standard Detailed Gallery Strunz Chemical ElementsCommodity List
This is a list of exploitable or exploited mineral commodities recorded at this locality.Mineral List
19 valid minerals.
Rock Types Recorded
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Alphabetical List Tree DiagramDetailed Mineral List:
| ⓘ Argentopyrite Formula: AgFe2S3 |
| ⓘ Arsenopyrite Formula: FeAsS |
| ⓘ Bismuthinite Formula: Bi2S3 |
| ⓘ Bornite Formula: Cu5FeS4 |
| ⓘ Clausthalite Formula: PbSe |
| ⓘ 'Garnet Group' Formula: X3Z2(SiO4)3 |
| ⓘ Hematite Formula: Fe2O3 |
| ⓘ Löllingite Formula: FeAs2 |
| ⓘ Magnetite Formula: Fe2+Fe3+2O4 |
| ⓘ Native Arsenic Formula: As |
| ⓘ Native Bismuth Formula: Bi |
| ⓘ Native Silver Formula: Ag |
| ⓘ Nickelskutterudite Formula: NiAs3 |
| ⓘ Proustite Formula: Ag3AsS3 |
| ⓘ Pyrite Formula: FeS2 |
| ⓘ Pyrrhotite Formula: Fe1-xS |
| ⓘ Quartz Formula: SiO2 References: Dr. Günter Grundmann collectionIdentified by Dr. Günter Grundmann: Optical Analysis |
| ⓘ Safflorite Formula: (Co,Ni,Fe)As2 |
| ⓘ 'Tetrahedrite Group' Formula: M2(A6)M1(B4 C2)X3(D4)S1(Y12)S2(Z) |
| ⓘ Uraninite Formula: UO2 |
| ⓘ Wollastonite Formula: Ca3(Si3O9) |
Gallery:
List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification
| Group 1 - Elements | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ⓘ | Native Silver | 1.AA.05 | Ag |
| ⓘ | Native Arsenic | 1.CA.05 | As |
| ⓘ | Native Bismuth | 1.CA.05 | Bi |
| Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts | |||
| ⓘ | Bornite | 2.BA.15 | Cu5FeS4 |
| ⓘ | Argentopyrite | 2.CB.65 | AgFe2S3 |
| ⓘ | Pyrrhotite | 2.CC.10 | Fe1-xS |
| ⓘ | Clausthalite | 2.CD.10 | PbSe |
| ⓘ | Bismuthinite | 2.DB.05 | Bi2S3 |
| ⓘ | Pyrite | 2.EB.05a | FeS2 |
| ⓘ | Löllingite | 2.EB.15a | FeAs2 |
| ⓘ | Safflorite | 2.EB.15a | (Co,Ni,Fe)As2 |
| ⓘ | Arsenopyrite | 2.EB.20 | FeAsS |
| ⓘ | Nickelskutterudite | 2.EC.05 | NiAs3 |
| ⓘ | Proustite | 2.GA.05 | Ag3AsS3 |
| Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides | |||
| ⓘ | Magnetite | 4.BB.05 | Fe2+Fe3+2O4 |
| ⓘ | Hematite | 4.CB.05 | Fe2O3 |
| ⓘ | Quartz | 4.DA.05 | SiO2 |
| ⓘ | Uraninite | 4.DL.05 | UO2 |
| Group 9 - Silicates | |||
| ⓘ | Wollastonite | 9.DG.05 | Ca3(Si3O9) |
| Unclassified | |||
| ⓘ | 'Garnet Group' | - | X3Z2(SiO4)3 |
| ⓘ | 'Tetrahedrite Group' | - | M2(A6)M1(B4 C2)X3(D4)S1(Y12)S2(Z) |
List of minerals for each chemical element
Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
Czech Republic/Germany/Poland
- ⭔SilesiaRegion
Eurasian PlateTectonic Plate
- Saxo-Thuringian BeltOrogenic Belt
EuropeContinent
- Bohemian MassifMassif
- SudetesMountain Range
- Central SudetesMountain Range
- SudetesMountain Range
Poland
- Lower Silesian Voivodeship
- Rudawy Janowickie MountainsMountain Range
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Wolność mine, Kowary, Karkonosze County, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Poland