Doolin Fluorspar Mine, Lisdoonvarna, The Burren, Clare County, Munster, Irelandi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Doolin Fluorspar Mine | Mine |
| Lisdoonvarna | Town |
| The Burren | Protected Area |
| Clare County | County |
| Munster | Province |
| Ireland | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
53° 1' 18'' North , 9° 23' 15'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lisdoonvarna | 739 (2013) | 6.7km |
| Liscannor | 129 (2013) | 8.9km |
| Lehinch | 642 (2013) | 10.5km |
| Ennistimon | 957 (2013) | 10.7km |
| Kilfenora | 220 (2013) | 12.0km |
Mindat Locality ID:
216083
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:2:216083:5
GUID (UUID V4):
5584b1ab-edc8-4087-9203-7bf7d95f0ede
Not to be confused with the extensive phosphate workings nearby. This mine was worked by Irish Steel in 1947 when 45-90 tons of fluorite were raised. Only a concrete capped shaft (being used as a water supply) is visible now.
Shaft is at ITM 506903 697683
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This is a list of exploitable or exploited mineral commodities recorded at this locality.Mineral List
4 valid minerals.
Detailed Mineral List:
| ⓘ Calcite Formula: CaCO3 |
| ⓘ Fluorite Formula: CaF2 |
| ⓘ Galena Formula: PbS |
| ⓘ Sphalerite Formula: ZnS References: |
List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification
| Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ⓘ | Sphalerite | 2.CB.05a | ZnS |
| ⓘ | Galena | 2.CD.10 | PbS |
| Group 3 - Halides | |||
| ⓘ | Fluorite | 3.AB.25 | CaF2 |
| Group 5 - Nitrates and Carbonates | |||
| ⓘ | Calcite | 5.AB.05 | CaCO3 |
List of minerals for each chemical element
| C | Carbon | |
|---|---|---|
| C | ⓘ Calcite | CaCO3 |
| O | Oxygen | |
| O | ⓘ Calcite | CaCO3 |
| F | Fluorine | |
| F | ⓘ Fluorite | CaF2 |
| S | Sulfur | |
| S | ⓘ Galena | PbS |
| S | ⓘ Sphalerite | ZnS |
| Ca | Calcium | |
| Ca | ⓘ Calcite | CaCO3 |
| Ca | ⓘ Fluorite | CaF2 |
| Zn | Zinc | |
| Zn | ⓘ Sphalerite | ZnS |
| Pb | Lead | |
| Pb | ⓘ Galena | PbS |
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