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Kongens Mine, Overberget Mining Field, Kongsberg, Buskerud, Norwayi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Kongens Mine | Mine |
| Overberget Mining Field | Mining Field |
| Kongsberg | Municipality |
| Buskerud | County |
| Norway | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
59° 39' 4'' North , 9° 35' 36'' East
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Age:
541 ± 1.0 to 252.17 ± 0.06 Ma
Geologic Time:
Reference for age:
Geological Survey of Norway. The Ore database. Deosit area 604 - 077. Kongens gruve
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kongsberg | 17,667 (2017) | 3.7km |
| Hillestad | 302 (2010) | 8.6km |
| Svene | 296 (2013) | 15.8km |
| Notodden | 8,306 (2018) | 21.4km |
| Hjuksevelta | 350 (2014) | 22.0km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Buskerud Geologiforening | Solbergelva | 30km |
| Vestfold Geologiforening | Holmestrand | 44km |
| Fensfeltet Geologiforening | Ulefoss | 47km |
Other/historical names associated with this locality:
Kongens grube; Kongelig Majestets gruve
Other Languages:
Norwegian:
Kongens gruve, Overberget gruvefelt, Kongsberg kommune, Buskerud, Norge
The largest and the oldest of the silver mines in the Kongsberg Silver Mining District. Mining was started on 18 October 1623 and the mines were in operation until mining ended in Kongsberg. The deepest shaft in Kongens Mine is 1070 meters deep (ca. 500 meters below sea level!).
The name "Kongens mine" translated in English means "the Kings mine".
The name "Kongens mine" translated in English means "the Kings mine".
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Standard Detailed Gallery Strunz Chemical ElementsCommodity List
This is a list of exploitable or exploited mineral commodities recorded from this region.Mineral List
Mineral list contains entries from the region specified including sub-localities24 valid minerals.
Detailed Mineral List:
| ⓘ Acanthite Formula: Ag2S |
| ⓘ Anatase Formula: TiO2 Colour: Red, orange Description: microcrystals |
| ⓘ Ankerite Formula: Ca(Fe2+,Mg)(CO3)2 |
| ⓘ Argentopentlandite Formula: Ag(Fe,Ni)8S8 References: |
| ⓘ Argentopyrite Formula: AgFe2S3 References: |
| ⓘ Baryte Formula: BaSO4 References: |
| ⓘ Calcite Formula: CaCO3 |
| ⓘ Chalcopyrite Formula: CuFeS2 |
| ⓘ 'Coal blend' References: Knut Eldjarn CollectionIdentified by Knut Eldjarn: Visual Identification |
| ⓘ Cubanite Formula: CuFe2S3 References: |
| ⓘ Dolomite Formula: CaMg(CO3)2 |
| ⓘ Dyscrasite Formula: Ag3Sb References: |
| ⓘ Fluorite Formula: CaF2 |
| ⓘ Galena Formula: PbS |
| ⓘ Jalpaite Formula: Ag3CuS2 References: |
| ⓘ Marcasite Formula: FeS2 Description: Found at 520 m level, as primary mineral symplectitic intergrown with silver. |
| ⓘ Native Gold Formula: Au |
| ⓘ Native Gold var. Electrum Formula: (Au,Ag) |
| ⓘ Native Silver Formula: Ag |
| ⓘ Polybasite Formula: [Ag6Sb2S7][Ag9CuS4] |
| ⓘ Pyrargyrite Formula: Ag3SbS3 References: |
| ⓘ Pyrrhotite Formula: Fe1-xS References: |
| ⓘ Quartz Formula: SiO2 |
| ⓘ Sphalerite Formula: ZnS References: |
| ⓘ Sternbergite ? Formula: AgFe2S3 Description: Brünnich (1777) describe "sølv-holdig kis" (silver bearing sulphide) from Kongens Mine and Gottes Hülfe Mine. Probably sternbergite. References: |
| ⓘ 'Tetrahedrite Group' Formula: M2(A6)M1(B4 C2)X3(D4)S1(Y12)S2(Z) |
| ⓘ Thénardite Formula: Na2SO4 Description: possibly formed by dehydrated mirabilite |
List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification
| Group 1 - Elements | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ⓘ | Native Gold var. Electrum | 1.AA.05 | (Au,Ag) |
| ⓘ | 1.AA.05 | Au | |
| ⓘ | Native Silver | 1.AA.05 | Ag |
| Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts | |||
| ⓘ | Dyscrasite | 2.AA.35 | Ag3Sb |
| ⓘ | Acanthite | 2.BA.35 | Ag2S |
| ⓘ | Jalpaite | 2.BA.45 | Ag3CuS2 |
| ⓘ | Argentopentlandite | 2.BB.15 | Ag(Fe,Ni)8S8 |
| ⓘ | Sphalerite | 2.CB.05a | ZnS |
| ⓘ | Chalcopyrite | 2.CB.10a | CuFeS2 |
| ⓘ | Cubanite | 2.CB.55a | CuFe2S3 |
| ⓘ | Argentopyrite | 2.CB.65 | AgFe2S3 |
| ⓘ | Sternbergite ? | 2.CB.65 | AgFe2S3 |
| ⓘ | Pyrrhotite | 2.CC.10 | Fe1-xS |
| ⓘ | Galena | 2.CD.10 | PbS |
| ⓘ | Marcasite | 2.EB.10a | FeS2 |
| ⓘ | Pyrargyrite | 2.GA.05 | Ag3SbS3 |
| ⓘ | Polybasite | 2.GB.15 | [Ag6Sb2S7][Ag9CuS4] |
| Group 3 - Halides | |||
| ⓘ | Fluorite | 3.AB.25 | CaF2 |
| Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides | |||
| ⓘ | Quartz | 4.DA.05 | SiO2 |
| ⓘ | Anatase | 4.DD.05 | TiO2 |
| Group 5 - Nitrates and Carbonates | |||
| ⓘ | Calcite | 5.AB.05 | CaCO3 |
| ⓘ | Ankerite | 5.AB.10 | Ca(Fe2+,Mg)(CO3)2 |
| ⓘ | Dolomite | 5.AB.10 | CaMg(CO3)2 |
| Group 7 - Sulphates, Chromates, Molybdates and Tungstates | |||
| ⓘ | Thénardite | 7.AD.25 | Na2SO4 |
| ⓘ | Baryte | 7.AD.35 | BaSO4 |
| Unclassified | |||
| ⓘ | 'Tetrahedrite Group' | - | M2(A6)M1(B4 C2)X3(D4)S1(Y12)S2(Z) |
| ⓘ | 'Coal blend' | - | |
List of minerals for each chemical element
Other Databases
| Link to Geological Survey of Norway: | 6125 |
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Localities in this Region
- Buskerud
- Kongsberg
- Overberget Mining Field
- Kongens Mine
- Overberget Mining Field
- Kongsberg
Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
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- Baltic Shield
- Sveconorwegian BeltShield
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- Buskerud
- Kongsberg silver mining districtMining District
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References
Möller, N.B. (1840) Nogle Bemerkninger om Gangene i Kongens-Grube ved Kongsberg [Some Comments on the Veins in the King's Mine at Kongsberg]. Nyt magazin for naturvidenskaberne [New magazine for the natural sciences], 2. 401-408
Møller, Nic. Benj. (1861) Mineralnotiser [Mineral notes]. Nyt magazin for naturvidenskaberne [New magazine for the natural sciences], 11. 59-64
Kongens Mine, Overberget Mining Field, Kongsberg, Buskerud, Norway