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Crocoite from Adelaide Mine, Dundas, Zeehan, Tasmania, Australia

 
Crocoite from Adelaide Mine, Dundas, Zeehan, Tasmania, Australia

Crocoite from Adelaide Mine, Dundas, Zeehan, Tasmania, Australia

Crocoite from Adelaide Mine, Dundas, Zeehan, Tasmania, Australia

DESCRIPTION:No. 33790
Mineral:Crocoite
Locality:Adelaide Mine, Dundas, Zeehan, Tasmania, Australia
Description:Bright orange-red prismatic crocoite crystals on a mass of ferromanganese gossan from the oxidized zone of lead deposits within the Adelaide Mine. Rich specimens like this are hard to obtain these days. Ex. John A. Rorer, Jr. collection #190
Overall Size:10x8x6.5 cm
Crystals:2-20 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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