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Arensberg, Zilsdorf, Walsdorf, Gerolstein, Vulkaneifel, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germanyi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Arensberg | Quarry (Tourist Attraction) |
| Zilsdorf | Community |
| Walsdorf | Municipality |
| Gerolstein | Collective Municipality |
| Vulkaneifel | District |
| Rhineland-Palatinate | State |
| Germany | Country |
Arensberg, Eifel Volcanic Fields, Germany
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
50° 17' 17'' North , 6° 43' 52'' East
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Quarry (Tourist Attraction) - last checked 2024
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Walsdorf | 876 (2011) | 1.2km |
| Kerpen | 463 (2015) | 2.4km |
| Oberehe-Stroheich | 358 (2011) | 2.6km |
| Berndorf | 547 (2017) | 3.1km |
| Hohenfels-Essingen | 381 (2011) | 4.3km |
Other/historical names associated with this locality:
Arnulphusberg
Other Languages:
German:
Arensberg, Zilsdorf, Walsdorf, Verbandsgemeinde Gerolstein, Landkreis Vulkaneifel, Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschland
Basalt quarry. It mainly operated from about 1922 to 1954 and for a short period in the 1980s. First geologically described by Fuchs (1959). The minerals have been subsequently described by Henstschel (1973, 1978, 1982).
Nepheline-basanite with xenoliths of middle Devonian limestone and dolomite. Zeolite mineralizations in cavities of basalt contacting thermo-metamorphic dolomite, as well as Mg-rich mineralizations inside the xenoliths.
Located 1.2 km NNW of Zilsdorf and about 4.5 km east of Hillesheim.
The Arensberg is not only a quarry. It is also a location of historical interest with traces of Roman settlements, one of the oldest churches in that area, the Arnulphus Chapel, with a cemetery, and a (small) medieval castle. Also, a millstone quarry operated there. All the historical buildings near the top were removed by the quarry operation in the 1920s. Today it is a tourist attraction, and the quarry is a "crater" for tourists. Due to the quarry, the mountain lost ~28 m of height.
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Standard Detailed Gallery Strunz Chemical ElementsMineral List
30 valid minerals.
Rock Types Recorded
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Alphabetical List Tree DiagramDetailed Mineral List:
| ⓘ Analcime Formula: Na(AlSi2O6) · H2O |
| ⓘ Antigorite Formula: Mg3(Si2O5)(OH)4 |
| ⓘ 'Apophyllite Group' Formula: AB4[Si8O20]X · 8H2O Habit: dipyramidal prismatic or tabular with vertical striations Colour: colourless to white |
| ⓘ Aragonite Formula: CaCO3 |
| ⓘ Artinite Formula: Mg2(CO3)(OH)2 · 3H2O |
| ⓘ Augite Formula: (CaxMgyFez)(Mgy1Fez1)Si2O6 References: |
| ⓘ Baryte Formula: BaSO4 |
| ⓘ Brucite Formula: Mg(OH)2 Colour: white |
| ⓘ Calcite Formula: CaCO3 Habit: usually as single steep rhombs; combinations of scalenohedron and rhombohedron Colour: colourless Description: crystals up to 1cm. |
| ⓘ Chabazite-Ca Formula: (Ca,K2,Na2)2[Al2Si4O12]2 · 12H2O Habit: cube-like rhombs, often with rounded and striated edges; rarely as penetration twins; up to 1mm. Colour: colourless to white References: |
| ⓘ Chalcopyrite Formula: CuFeS2 |
| ⓘ 'Chlorite Group' |
| ⓘ Dolomite Formula: CaMg(CO3)2 |
| ⓘ Gismondine-Ca Formula: CaAl2Si2O8 · 4H2O Habit: tetragonal dipyramids up to 4mm; multiple-twinned crystals holding out a higher symmetry than monoclinic. Colour: colourless |
| ⓘ Gonnardite Formula: (Na,Ca)2(Si,Al)5O10 · 3H2O |
| ⓘ Gyrolite Formula: NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8 · 14H2O Habit: radial rosettes up to 1mm Colour: white |
| ⓘ 'Heulandite Subgroup' Formula: (Na/Ca/K)5-6[Al8-9 Si27-28 O72] · nH2O |
| ⓘ Hydromagnesite Formula: Mg5(CO3)4(OH)2 · 4H2O Description: thin, clear, colourless plates. |
| ⓘ Hydrotalcite Formula: Mg6Al2(CO3)(OH)16 · 4H2O |
| ⓘ Lizardite Formula: Mg3(Si2O5)(OH)4 |
| ⓘ Mesolite Formula: Na2Ca2Si9Al6O30 · 8H2O |
| ⓘ Montmorillonite Formula: (Na,Ca)0.33(Al,Mg)2(Si4O10)(OH)2 · nH2O |
| ⓘ Natrolite Formula: Na2Al2Si3O10 · 2H2O Habit: bundles and spherical aggregates of acicular crystals up to 1cm Colour: colourless |
| ⓘ 'Natrolite Subgroup' References: Collection of Volker BetzIdentified by Volker Betz: Visual Identification |
| ⓘ Offretite Formula: KCaMg(Si13Al5)O36 · 15H2O |
| ⓘ Periclase Formula: MgO |
| ⓘ 'Phillipsite Subgroup' Formula: (Ca0.5,K,Na,Ba0.5)4-7[Al4-7Si12-9O32] . 12H2O Habit: usually as twins showing pseudo-orthorhombic, pseudotetragonal, and even pseudocubic symmetry. Colour: colourless when fresh |
| ⓘ Prehnite Formula: Ca2Al2Si3O10(OH)2 Habit: bunch-like aggregates up to 2cm consisting of tiny spheres Colour: green |
| ⓘ Pyrite Formula: FeS2 Habit: usually cubes up to 1mm |
| ⓘ Scolecite Formula: CaAl2Si3O10 · 3H2O |
| ⓘ Tacharanite Formula: Ca12Al2Si18O33(OH)36 |
| ⓘ Thaumasite Formula: Ca3(SO4)[Si(OH)6](CO3) · 12H2O |
| ⓘ Thomsonite-Ca Formula: NaCa2[Al5Si5O20] · 6H2O Habit: radial aggregates with fibrous to stem-like crystals up to 1mm. Some aggregates reach up to 1cm. Colour: white to colourless |
| ⓘ Tobermorite Formula: Ca5Si6O17 · 5H2O Habit: fine-grained masses looking like wads of cotton wool when fresh |
| ⓘ Vaterite Formula: CaCO3 |
Arensberg, Zilsdorf, Walsdorf, Gerolstein, Vulkaneifel, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany