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KWK Wałbrzych, Sobięcin, Wałbrzych, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Poland i
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KWK Wałbrzych Mine (Lost)
Sobięcin Quarter
Wałbrzych City
Lower Silesian Voivodeship Voivodeship
Poland Country

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KWK Wałbrzych	Mine (Lost)
Sobięcin	Quarter
Wałbrzych	City
Lower Silesian Voivodeship	Voivodeship
Poland	Country

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View of the Dzietrzychów mining area, in 1900.

KWK Wałbrzych, Sobięcin, Wałbrzych, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Poland

View of the Dzietrzychów mining area, in 1900.

KWK Wałbrzych, Sobięcin, Wałbrzych, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Poland

View of the Dzietrzychów mining area, in 1912.

KWK Wałbrzych, Sobięcin, Wałbrzych, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Poland

View of the Dzietrzychów mining area, in 1900.

KWK Wałbrzych, Sobięcin, Wałbrzych, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Poland

View of the Dzietrzychów mining area, in 1900.

KWK Wałbrzych, Sobięcin, Wałbrzych, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Poland

View of the Dzietrzychów mining area, in 1912.

KWK Wałbrzych, Sobięcin, Wałbrzych, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Poland

View of the Dzietrzychów mining area, in 1900.

KWK Wałbrzych, Sobięcin, Wałbrzych, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Poland

View of the Dzietrzychów mining area, in 1900.

KWK Wałbrzych, Sobięcin, Wałbrzych, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Poland

Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):

50° 45' 35'' North , 16° 16' 11'' East

Latitude & Longitude (decimal):

G#: u358f0x3v

Type:

Mine (Lost) - last checked 2019

Köppen climate type:

Cfb : Temperate oceanic climate

Nearest Settlements:

Place	Population	Distance
Wałbrzych	127,431 (2017)	1.6km
Boguszów-Gorce	16,726 (2015)	4.6km
Szczawno-Zdrój	5,586 (2010)	4.9km
Dziećmorowice	1,162 (2010)	5.9km
Jedlina-Zdrój	5,062 (2016)	7.0km

Mindat Locality ID:

333860

Long-form identifier:

1:2:333860:8

GUID (UUID V4):

5588b7f5-a85a-48a0-a343-3e1669f36931

Other/historical names associated with this locality:

Bahnschacht; Consolidierte Fürstensteiner Gruben; Kopalnia Bolesław Chrobry

The old "Wałbrzych" coal mine was founded around 1778

Note: this site was wrongly attributed to the Śródmieście part. Moved to Sobięcin (this is also in accordance with the Sobięcin district limits at Google Maps).

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21 valid minerals.

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Detailed Mineral List:

ⓘ Ankerite

Formula: Ca(Fe²⁺,Mg)(CO₃)₂

Reference: Lis, J., Sylwestrzak, H. (1986) Minerały Dolnego Śląska [Minerals of the Lower Silesia]. Wydawnictwa Geologiczne, Warszawa, 791 pages [in Polish].

ⓘ Arsenopyrite

Formula: FeAsS

Reference: Lis, J., Sylwestrzak, H. (1986) Minerały Dolnego Śląska [Minerals of the Lower Silesia]. Wydawnictwa Geologiczne, Warszawa, 791 pages [in Polish].

ⓘ Baryte

Formula: BaSO₄

Reference: Lis, J., Sylwestrzak, H. (1986) Minerały Dolnego Śląska [Minerals of the Lower Silesia]. Wydawnictwa Geologiczne, Warszawa, 791 pages [in Polish].

ⓘ Calcite

Formula: CaCO₃

Reference: Lis, J., Sylwestrzak, H. (1986) Minerały Dolnego Śląska [Minerals of the Lower Silesia]. Wydawnictwa Geologiczne, Warszawa, 791 pages [in Polish].

ⓘ Chalcopyrite

Formula: CuFeS₂

Reference: Lis, J., Sylwestrzak, H. (1986) Minerały Dolnego Śląska [Minerals of the Lower Silesia]. Wydawnictwa Geologiczne, Warszawa, 791 pages [in Polish].

ⓘ Dickite

Formula: Al₂(Si₂O₅)(OH)₄

Reference: Lis, J., Sylwestrzak, H. (1986) Minerały Dolnego Śląska [Minerals of the Lower Silesia]. Wydawnictwa Geologiczne, Warszawa, 791 pages [in Polish].

ⓘ Dolomite

Formula: CaMg(CO₃)₂

Reference: Lis, J., Sylwestrzak, H. (1986) Minerały Dolnego Śląska [Minerals of the Lower Silesia]. Wydawnictwa Geologiczne, Warszawa, 791 pages [in Polish].

ⓘ Galena

Formula: PbS

Reference: Lis, J., Sylwestrzak, H. (1986) Minerały Dolnego Śląska [Minerals of the Lower Silesia]. Wydawnictwa Geologiczne, Warszawa, 791 pages [in Polish].

ⓘ Graphite

Formula: C

Reference: Lis, J., Sylwestrzak, H. (1986) Minerały Dolnego Śląska [Minerals of the Lower Silesia]. Wydawnictwa Geologiczne, Warszawa, 791 pages [in Polish].

ⓘ Gypsum

Formula: CaSO₄ · 2H₂O

Reference: Lis, J., Sylwestrzak, H. (1986) Minerały Dolnego Śląska [Minerals of the Lower Silesia]. Wydawnictwa Geologiczne, Warszawa, 791 pages [in Polish].

ⓘ Hematite

Formula: Fe₂O₃

Localities:

Wałbrzych post-washer mine dump, KWK Wałbrzych, Sobięcin, Wałbrzych, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Poland
KWK Wałbrzych, Sobięcin, Wałbrzych, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Poland

Reference: Ł.K. visual/comparative identification & initial studies

ⓘ Kaolinite

Formula: Al₂(Si₂O₅)(OH)₄

Reference: Lis, J., Sylwestrzak, H. (1986) Minerały Dolnego Śląska [Minerals of the Lower Silesia]. Wydawnictwa Geologiczne, Warszawa, 791 pages [in Polish].

ⓘ 'Limonite'

Reference: Lis, J., Sylwestrzak, H. (1986) Minerały Dolnego Śląska [Minerals of the Lower Silesia]. Wydawnictwa Geologiczne, Warszawa, 791 pages [in Polish].

ⓘ Marcasite

Formula: FeS₂

Reference: Lis, J., Sylwestrzak, H. (1986) Minerały Dolnego Śląska [Minerals of the Lower Silesia]. Wydawnictwa Geologiczne, Warszawa, 791 pages [in Polish].

ⓘ Mullite

Formula: Al_4+2xSi_2-2xO_10-x

Locality: Wałbrzych post-washer mine dump, KWK Wałbrzych, Sobięcin, Wałbrzych, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Poland

Reference: Ł.K. visual/comparative identification & initial studies

ⓘ Muscovite

Formula: KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂

Reference: Lis, J., Sylwestrzak, H. (1986) Minerały Dolnego Śląska [Minerals of the Lower Silesia]. Wydawnictwa Geologiczne, Warszawa, 791 pages [in Polish].

ⓘ Muscovite var. Illite

Formula: K_0.65Al_2.0[Al_0.65Si_3.35O₁₀](OH)₂

Reference: Lis, J., Sylwestrzak, H. (1986) Minerały Dolnego Śląska [Minerals of the Lower Silesia]. Wydawnictwa Geologiczne, Warszawa, 791 pages [in Polish].

ⓘ Nacrite ?

Formula: Al₂(Si₂O₅)(OH)₄

Reference: Lis, J., Sylwestrzak, H. (1986) Minerały Dolnego Śląska [Minerals of the Lower Silesia]. Wydawnictwa Geologiczne, Warszawa, 791 pages [in Polish].

ⓘ Pyrite

Formula: FeS₂

Reference: Lis, J., Sylwestrzak, H. (1986) Minerały Dolnego Śląska [Minerals of the Lower Silesia]. Wydawnictwa Geologiczne, Warszawa, 791 pages [in Polish].

ⓘ Quartz

Formula: SiO₂

Localities:

Wałbrzych post-washer mine dump, KWK Wałbrzych, Sobięcin, Wałbrzych, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Poland
KWK Wałbrzych, Sobięcin, Wałbrzych, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Poland

Reference: Ł.K. visual/comparative identification & initial studies

ⓘ Siderite

Formula: FeCO₃

Reference: Lis, J., Sylwestrzak, H. (1986) Minerały Dolnego Śląska [Minerals of the Lower Silesia]. Wydawnictwa Geologiczne, Warszawa, 791 pages [in Polish].

ⓘ Sphalerite

Formula: ZnS

Reference: Lis, J., Sylwestrzak, H. (1986) Minerały Dolnego Śląska [Minerals of the Lower Silesia]. Wydawnictwa Geologiczne, Warszawa, 791 pages [in Polish].

ⓘ Uraninite

Formula: UO₂

Reference: Lis, J., Sylwestrzak, H. (1986) Minerały Dolnego Śląska [Minerals of the Lower Silesia]. Wydawnictwa Geologiczne, Warszawa, 791 pages [in Polish].

ⓘ Uraninite var. Pitchblende

Formula: UO₂

Reference: Lis, J., Sylwestrzak, H. (1986) Minerały Dolnego Śląska [Minerals of the Lower Silesia]. Wydawnictwa Geologiczne, Warszawa, 791 pages [in Polish].

Gallery:

List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification

Group 1 - Elements
ⓘ	Graphite	1.CB.05a	C
Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts
ⓘ	Arsenopyrite	2.EB.20	FeAsS
ⓘ	Chalcopyrite	2.CB.10a	CuFeS₂
ⓘ	Galena	2.CD.10	PbS
ⓘ	Marcasite	2.EB.10a	FeS₂
ⓘ	Pyrite	2.EB.05a	FeS₂
ⓘ	Sphalerite	2.CB.05a	ZnS
Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides
ⓘ	Hematite	4.CB.05	Fe₂O₃
ⓘ	Quartz	4.DA.05	SiO₂
ⓘ	Uraninite	4.DL.05	UO₂
ⓘ	var. Pitchblende	4.DL.05	UO₂
Group 5 - Nitrates and Carbonates
ⓘ	Ankerite	5.AB.10	Ca(Fe²⁺,Mg)(CO₃)₂
ⓘ	Calcite	5.AB.05	CaCO₃
ⓘ	Dolomite	5.AB.10	CaMg(CO₃)₂
ⓘ	Siderite	5.AB.05	FeCO₃
Group 7 - Sulphates, Chromates, Molybdates and Tungstates
ⓘ	Baryte	7.AD.35	BaSO₄
ⓘ	Gypsum	7.CD.40	CaSO₄ · 2H₂O
Group 9 - Silicates
ⓘ	Dickite	9.ED.05	Al₂(Si₂O₅)(OH)₄
ⓘ	Kaolinite	9.ED.05	Al₂(Si₂O₅)(OH)₄
ⓘ	Mullite	9.AF.20	Al_4+2xSi_2-2xO_10-x
ⓘ	Muscovite	9.EC.15	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
ⓘ	var. Illite	9.EC.15	K_0.65Al_2.0[Al_0.65Si_3.35O₁₀](OH)₂
ⓘ	Nacrite ?	9.ED.05	Al₂(Si₂O₅)(OH)₄
Unclassified Minerals, Rocks, etc.
ⓘ	'Limonite'	-

List of minerals for each chemical element

H	Hydrogen
H	ⓘ Kaolinite	Al₂(Si₂O₅)(OH)₄
H	ⓘ Dickite	Al₂(Si₂O₅)(OH)₄
H	ⓘ Gypsum	CaSO₄ · 2H₂O
H	ⓘ Muscovite var. Illite	K_0.65Al_2.0[Al_0.65Si_3.35O₁₀](OH)₂
H	ⓘ Muscovite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
H	ⓘ Nacrite	Al₂(Si₂O₅)(OH)₄
C	Carbon
C	ⓘ Ankerite	Ca(Fe²⁺,Mg)(CO₃)₂
C	ⓘ Siderite	FeCO₃
C	ⓘ Calcite	CaCO₃
C	ⓘ Dolomite	CaMg(CO₃)₂
C	ⓘ Graphite	C
O	Oxygen
O	ⓘ Hematite	Fe₂O₃
O	ⓘ Quartz	SiO₂
O	ⓘ Mullite	Al_4+2xSi_2-2xO_10-x
O	ⓘ Ankerite	Ca(Fe²⁺,Mg)(CO₃)₂
O	ⓘ Siderite	FeCO₃
O	ⓘ Calcite	CaCO₃
O	ⓘ Baryte	BaSO₄
O	ⓘ Kaolinite	Al₂(Si₂O₅)(OH)₄
O	ⓘ Uraninite var. Pitchblende	UO₂
O	ⓘ Dickite	Al₂(Si₂O₅)(OH)₄
O	ⓘ Dolomite	CaMg(CO₃)₂
O	ⓘ Gypsum	CaSO₄ · 2H₂O
O	ⓘ Muscovite var. Illite	K_0.65Al_2.0[Al_0.65Si_3.35O₁₀](OH)₂
O	ⓘ Uraninite	UO₂
O	ⓘ Muscovite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
O	ⓘ Nacrite	Al₂(Si₂O₅)(OH)₄
Mg	Magnesium
Mg	ⓘ Ankerite	Ca(Fe²⁺,Mg)(CO₃)₂
Mg	ⓘ Dolomite	CaMg(CO₃)₂
Al	Aluminium
Al	ⓘ Mullite	Al_4+2xSi_2-2xO_10-x
Al	ⓘ Kaolinite	Al₂(Si₂O₅)(OH)₄
Al	ⓘ Dickite	Al₂(Si₂O₅)(OH)₄
Al	ⓘ Muscovite var. Illite	K_0.65Al_2.0[Al_0.65Si_3.35O₁₀](OH)₂
Al	ⓘ Muscovite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
Al	ⓘ Nacrite	Al₂(Si₂O₅)(OH)₄
Si	Silicon
Si	ⓘ Quartz	SiO₂
Si	ⓘ Mullite	Al_4+2xSi_2-2xO_10-x
Si	ⓘ Kaolinite	Al₂(Si₂O₅)(OH)₄
Si	ⓘ Dickite	Al₂(Si₂O₅)(OH)₄
Si	ⓘ Muscovite var. Illite	K_0.65Al_2.0[Al_0.65Si_3.35O₁₀](OH)₂
Si	ⓘ Muscovite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
Si	ⓘ Nacrite	Al₂(Si₂O₅)(OH)₄
S	Sulfur
S	ⓘ Arsenopyrite	FeAsS
S	ⓘ Chalcopyrite	CuFeS₂
S	ⓘ Galena	PbS
S	ⓘ Sphalerite	ZnS
S	ⓘ Baryte	BaSO₄
S	ⓘ Pyrite	FeS₂
S	ⓘ Marcasite	FeS₂
S	ⓘ Gypsum	CaSO₄ · 2H₂O
K	Potassium
K	ⓘ Muscovite var. Illite	K_0.65Al_2.0[Al_0.65Si_3.35O₁₀](OH)₂
K	ⓘ Muscovite	KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
Ca	Calcium
Ca	ⓘ Ankerite	Ca(Fe²⁺,Mg)(CO₃)₂
Ca	ⓘ Calcite	CaCO₃
Ca	ⓘ Dolomite	CaMg(CO₃)₂
Ca	ⓘ Gypsum	CaSO₄ · 2H₂O
Fe	Iron
Fe	ⓘ Hematite	Fe₂O₃
Fe	ⓘ Ankerite	Ca(Fe²⁺,Mg)(CO₃)₂
Fe	ⓘ Siderite	FeCO₃
Fe	ⓘ Arsenopyrite	FeAsS
Fe	ⓘ Chalcopyrite	CuFeS₂
Fe	ⓘ Pyrite	FeS₂
Fe	ⓘ Marcasite	FeS₂
Cu	Copper
Cu	ⓘ Chalcopyrite	CuFeS₂
Zn	Zinc
Zn	ⓘ Sphalerite	ZnS
As	Arsenic
As	ⓘ Arsenopyrite	FeAsS
Ba	Barium
Ba	ⓘ Baryte	BaSO₄
Pb	Lead
Pb	ⓘ Galena	PbS
U	Uranium
U	ⓘ Uraninite var. Pitchblende	UO₂
U	ⓘ Uraninite	UO₂

Localities in this Region

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Lower Silesian Voivodeship
- Wałbrzych
  - Sobięcin
    - KWK Wałbrzych
      - Wałbrzych post-washer mine dump

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