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Sítio do Castelo Mine, Folgosinho, Gouveia, Guarda, Portugali
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Sítio do Castelo Mine | Mine (Abandoned) |
| Folgosinho | Civil Parish |
| Gouveia | Municipality |
| Guarda | Municipality |
| Portugal | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
40° 30' 41'' North , 7° 30' 29'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Mine (Abandoned) - last checked 2018
Köppen climate type:
Other/historical names associated with this locality:
"Folgosinho quarry"
Name(s) in local language(s):
Mina do Sítio do Castelo (Folgosinho), Folgosinho, Gouveia, Distrito da Guarda, Portugal
A tungsten-quartz mine and a great locality for phosphates for micro collectors. The mine was (erroneously) called the "Folgosinho quarry" among collectors. Named after the nearby Castle of Folgosinho.
Note on the mineral list: As for the debate on paulkerrite/benyacarite, see http://www.mindat.org/mesg-7-243388.html
Note on the mineral list: As for the debate on paulkerrite/benyacarite, see http://www.mindat.org/mesg-7-243388.html
Sítio do Castelo Mine, Folgosinho, Gouveia, Guarda, Portugal