Porphyry Quarry of Bierghes

Caution! All the described sites are private properties or belong to regulated public domains (natural reserves, forests…). An authorization preliminary to any visit or excavation is of course absolutely mandatory.

UTM coordinates

Porphyry Quarry : 31U 577696E 5615734N

CUP quarry of Bierghes : 31U 577696E 5615734N

Description - Geology

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Aerial Views

Carrière CUP 07-05-2002

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Panoramic Views

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Other Pictures

carrière de porphyre - general view of the quarry (08-04-2000)

carrière de porphyre - oups! (photo RLS) (30-03-1996)

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Data Base : Minerals

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chlorite sur quartz (coll & photo RLS)

quartz recouvert de chlorite (coll & photo RLS)

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Pictures of field trips at Bierghes