The Fluorite mines are located near the Albani refuge, just below the Presolana, and ceased their activity at the beginning of 1980. The miners' huts, the now closed entrances to the mines and a small exhibition of the mining equipment are still visible. work for the extraction of ore.

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Disused Fluorite Mines, near the Albani Refuge.

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July 19, 2022

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Fluorite mines exploited in the past, close to Albani

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