Glomel andalusite mine
The Glomel andalusite mine is a French mining site in Guerphalès in the commune of Glomel. The mineral extracted, andalusite, has been extracted there since 1970 and is mainly used for the manufacture of refractory materials due to its resistance to high temperatures.- Industry
- …is also known as “Guerphalès mine”
- …is operated by Imerys Ceramics France
- Description: Open pit mine in Glomel (France)
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Chapelle Saint-Conogan de Glomel and Église Saint-Corentin de Trégornan.
Chapelle Saint-Conogan de Glomel
Chapelle Saint-Conogan de Glomel is a church, which is situated 2 km north of Glomel andalusite mine.
Église Saint-Corentin de Trégornan
Église Saint-Corentin de Trégornan is a church, which is situated 2 km south of Glomel andalusite mine.
Calotte Saint-Joseph
Calotte Saint-Joseph is a peak, which is situated 3 km southwest of Glomel andalusite mine.
Glomel andalusite mine
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Latitude
48.19128° or 48° 11′ 29″ north
Longitude
-3.41488° or 3° 24′ 54″ west
Open location code
8CWR5HRP+G2
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OpenStreetMap feature
landuse=industrial
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In Other Languages
From Breton to French—“Glomel andalusite mine” goes by many names.
- Breton: “Mengleuz Groñvel”
- French: “Carrière d’andalousite de Glomel”
- French: “Carrière de Glomel”
- French: “Carrière de Guerphalès”
- French: “mine d’andalousite de Glomel”
- French: “Mine de Guerphalès”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Fosse 1 and Fosse 4.
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