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Whiteite-(CaFeMg) with Siderite from Rapid Creek, 70 km northwest of Aklavik, Yukon, Canada (Type Locality for Whiteite-(CaFeMg))

 
Whiteite-(CaFeMg) with Siderite from Rapid Creek, 70 km northwest of Aklavik, Yukon, Canada (Type Locality for Whiteite-(CaFeMg))

Whiteite-(CaFeMg) with Siderite from Rapid Creek, 70 km northwest of Aklavik, Yukon, Canada (Type Locality for Whiteite-(CaFeMg))

Whiteite-(CaFeMg) with Siderite from Rapid Creek, 70 km northwest of Aklavik, Yukon, Canada (Type Locality for Whiteite-(CaFeMg))

Whiteite-(CaFeMg) with Siderite from Rapid Creek, 70 km northwest of Aklavik, Yukon, Canada (Type Locality for Whiteite-(CaFeMg))

Whiteite-(CaFeMg) with Siderite from Rapid Creek, 70 km northwest of Aklavik, Yukon, Canada (Type Locality for Whiteite-(CaFeMg))

Whiteite-(CaFeMg) with Siderite from Rapid Creek, 70 km northwest of Aklavik, Yukon, Canada (Type Locality for Whiteite-(CaFeMg))

DESCRIPTION:No. 82960
Mineral:Whiteite-(CaFeMg) with Siderite
Locality:Rapid Creek, 70 km northwest of Aklavik, Yukon, Canada (Type Locality for Whiteite-(CaFeMg))
Description:Lustrous translucent tan-brown whiteite-(CaFeMg) crystals to 5 mm with overgrowth of small brown siderite crystals to 1 mm. These whiteite-(CaFeMg) crystals are large and distinct — difficult to obtain except in old collections. Ex. Miller collection T1982
Overall Size:15x13x11 mm
Crystals:2-5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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