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Smithite on Jordanite with Xanthoconite from Lengenbach Quarry, Binntal, Wallis, Switzerland (Type Locality for Smithite and Jordanite)

 
Smithite on Jordanite with Xanthoconite from Lengenbach Quarry, Binntal, Wallis, Switzerland (Type Locality for Smithite and Jordanite)

Smithite on Jordanite with Xanthoconite from Lengenbach Quarry, Binntal, Wallis, Switzerland (Type Locality for Smithite and Jordanite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 30211
Mineral:Smithite on Jordanite with Xanthoconite
Locality:Lengenbach Quarry, Binntal, Wallis, Switzerland (Type Locality for Smithite and Jordanite)
Description:Gray metallic vein of jordanite running through white dolomite matrix. A red arrow points to a spray of red-brown smithite crystals. Old label indicates the presence of xanthoconite.
Overall Size:32x28x26 mm
Crystals:.3 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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