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Crocoite from Adelaide Mine, Dundas, Tasmania, Australia

 
Crocoite from Adelaide Mine, Dundas, Tasmania, Australia

Crocoite from Adelaide Mine, Dundas, Tasmania, Australia

Crocoite from Adelaide Mine, Dundas, Tasmania, Australia

DESCRIPTION:No. 34775
Mineral:Crocoite
Locality:Adelaide Mine, Dundas, Tasmania, Australia
Description:Lustrous red-orange acicular crocoite crystals on dark brown gossan matrix. The crocoite crystals are translucent and are lying flat on the matrix where they are protected from damage. Note the old $3 price, quite high for the time. Ex. John A. Manley (1861-1936) ca. 1890s
Overall Size:10x6x6 cm
Crystals:2-10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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