002.56.Idrija

Idrija Municipal Museum, Prelovčeva 9, SI-5280 Idrija

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Municipality of Idrija, Mestni trg 1, SI-5280 Idrija

510:IDR;G-1241

Ore deposit

The flint conglomerate rock is composed of thick flint and red slate gravel-stones. The length of gravel-stones is approximately 3 cm. The binder is fine-grained, greenish-grey flint sandstone.

Length 16 cm, width 9.5 cm, height 8 cm.

Gravel-stones (quartz, red slates), flint sandstone.

Permian, Gröden.

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Gröden rocks are relatively rare in the Idrija ore deposit. The represented rocks are mostly grey and only on some places red. Usually the colourful flint conglomerate (gravel-stone over 2 mm) and sandstone is observed. The transition between flint conglomerate with sand binder and gravel sandstone is observed in the described sample. These types of rocks were formed in extensive river systems. Gröden rocks are rarely mineralised in the Idrija ore deposit.

The specimen of flint conglomerate is being preserved, secured and presented as important natural heritage of mining in Idrija with exceptional universal values. It represents one of the natural features of Idrija ore deposit. It is a part of the geological collection of Idrija Municipal Museum. Visitors can view it within the permanent museum exhibition “Five Centuries of the Mercury Mine and the Town of Idrija”. It can also be used for different types of mercury heritage promotions.

Idrija ore deposit, V main level

Idrija Municipal Museum, Gewerkenegg Castle (showroom 3).

The specimen is appropriately preserved. The entire geological collection was professionally completed and placed in the renovated premises of the Idrija Municipal Museum in 1992. Therefore, no additional interventions are necessary. Security of the premises is taken care of

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Regular seasonal maintenance.

- Inventory Book of the Idrija Municipal Museum.

Mestni muzej Idrija

Miha Kosmač

2. 3. 2018

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