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Capgaronnite var. Tocornalite with Grossular from Old B.H.P. Open Cut, Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia

 
Capgaronnite var. Tocornalite with Grossular from Old B.H.P. Open Cut, Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia

Capgaronnite var. Tocornalite with Grossular from Old B.H.P. Open Cut, Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia

DESCRIPTION:No. 32940
Mineral:Capgaronnite var. Tocornalite with Grossular
Locality:Old B.H.P. Open Cut, Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Description:Dark patches of capgaronnite in white kaolinite with grossular garnet crystals. The capgaronnite was originally identified as tocornalite, now known to be the same species. Strongly photosensitive: a fresh scratched surface is orange and turns black.
Overall Size:3x2x2 cm
Crystals:.1-.5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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