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Helgustaðanáma near Eskifjörður is a historic Iceland spar mine and protected natural monument.
The mine had international scientific and industrial importance.
The site is near Eskifjörður and Hólmanes.
Minerals and geological formations must not be removed or damaged.
Iceland spar from Helgustaðanáma became internationally important for scientific instruments and optical research. The site therefore combines geological conservation with an important chapter in Icelandic industrial and scientific history.
The purpose of protecting Helgustaðanáma is to preserve the historic quarry and geological heritage associated with Iceland spar.
Helgustaðanáma near Eskifjörður is a historic Iceland spar quarry of international scientific and industrial importance.
Removing or damaging minerals and geological formations at the site is prohibited.
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Helgustaðanáma Natural Monument
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