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Heksenberg sand pit, Heerlen, Limburg, Netherlandsi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Heksenberg sand pit | Open-Cast Mine (Flooded) |
| Heerlen | Municipality |
| Limburg | Province |
| Netherlands | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
50° 54' 43'' North , 5° 59' 11'' East
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Open-Cast Mine (Flooded) - last checked 2022
KÃķppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Palemig | 690 (2017) | 1.0km |
| Heksenberg | 2,395 (2017) | 1.3km |
| Kakert | 1,750 (2017) | 1.5km |
| Beersdal | 1,620 (2017) | 1.7km |
| Meezenbroek | 2,910 (2018) | 1.7km |
Nearest Clubs:
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Local clubs are the best way to get access to collecting localities
| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Vieille Montagne Heritage | Kelmis / La Calamine, Belgium | 22km |
Other/historical names associated with this locality:
Zandafgraving Heksenberg
In the Heksenberg district there are several quarries where silver sand from the Heksenberg Member is extracted. The largest quarry is located southeast of the district, the Sigrano quarry, and is mined by the Sigrano company. Another sand extraction company in Heksenberg is the Beaujean company.
Commodity List
This is a list of exploitable or exploited mineral commodities recorded at this locality.List of minerals for each chemical element
Other Databases
| Wikipedia: | https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heksenberg_(Heerlen) |
|---|---|
| Wikidata ID: | Q1601642 |
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Heksenberg sand pit, Heerlen, Limburg, Netherlands