Högsbo pegmatitbrott

The Högsbo site contains two separate quarries, positioned approximately 200 meters apart, featuring distinct crystalline structures of feldspar, quartz, and mica minerals.

From 1945 to 1950, miners extracted valuable minerals including feldspar, quartz, mica, and beryl from this location primarily for international export purposes.

The geological departments of Gothenburg University and Chalmers University of Technology regularly conducted educational field studies at this mineral-rich location.

Access to certain sections requires careful navigation due to potential hazards such as loose rocks and steep inclines, particularly in wet weather conditions.

The site contains more than 25 different mineral varieties, including rare elements like beryllium, lithium, and yttrium alongside monazite and bismuth deposits.

Location: Gothenburg Municipality

Inception: 2011

GPS coordinates: 57.66306,11.94611

Latest update: November 17, 2025 16:00