Mount Quincan

Mount Quincan

Mount Quincan is a volcanic mountain near Yungaburra on the Atherton Tableland in Far North Queensland, Australia.

Quincan, a type of Scoria, is mined from the south west quadrant of the mountain[1]. Quincan is used in road construction, driveways, weed control and domestic gardening.

References

  1. ^ http://www.quincanquarries.com.au/index.html

External links

Coordinates: 17°18′11″S 145°34′39″E / 17.30306°S 145.5775°E / -17.30306; 145.5775


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