Buviknakken
Buvika, Sørfold, Nordland, Norway
Buviknakken, Buvika, Sørfold kommune, Nordland fylke, Norge
Key Information
Do not enter mining areas without proper authorization.
Buviknakken is a mineral locality in Norwary, likely a typo for Norway, in Nordland county, known for almandine and staurolite.
It features garnet mica schist, a metamorphic rock, formed through regional metamorphism.
Discovered in the 1970s, it's popular among collectors but requires landowner permission due to past issues.
Located in a rural area with traditional Norwegian culture, it has a subpolar oceanic climate with cool summers and cold winters.
Geographic Location
Buviknakken is situated in Buvika, Sørfold, Nordland county, Norwary, with coordinates at 67° 23' 31'' North, 15° 37' 42'' East. It's part of the Salten region, near the town of Straumen, about 5 km away, and is known for its fjords and mountains.
Minerals and Geology
The locality is famous for almandine (garnet) and staurolite, embedded in garnet mica schist, a metamorphic rock formed under high heat and pressure during the collision with Greenland millions of years ago.
History and Access
Discovered in the early 1970s by collector Korneliussen, Buviknakken has been a collecting site, but access is restricted due to past unauthorized activities, requiring landowner permission.
Culture and Climate
Sørfold, where Buviknakken is located, is a small, rural area with traditional Norwegian culture, including fishing. It has a subpolar oceanic climate, with cool summers and cold, snowy winters, supporting diverse forests and fjords.