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Crocoite on Bindheimite from Dundas, Tasmania, Australia

 
Crocoite on Bindheimite from Dundas, Tasmania, Australia

Crocoite on Bindheimite from Dundas, Tasmania, Australia

DESCRIPTION:No. 41931
Mineral:Crocoite on Bindheimite
Locality:Dundas, Tasmania, Australia
Description:Elongated transparent orange crocoite crystals up to 13 mm long in a shallow cavity lined with yellow bindheimite microcrystals. Though the crocoite crystal often intersected adjacent crystals or the pocket wall, a few are completely terminated. Ex. Robert C. Lambert (1919-2008) #237; acquired in 1980 from G. Schlepp
Overall Size:7x5.5x2.5 cm
Crystals:micro to 13 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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