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Buserite, Birnessite, Vernadite from Tenpo Seamount, 2200 meter depth, Nishi Shichito Ridge, Izu Bonin Archaeal, Pacific Ocean

 
Buserite, Birnessite, Vernadite from Tenpo Seamount, 2200 meter depth, Nishi Shichito Ridge, Izu Bonin Archaeal, Pacific Ocean

DESCRIPTION:No. 38838
Mineral:Buserite, Birnessite, Vernadite
Locality:Tenpo Seamount, 2200 meter depth, Nishi Shichito Ridge, Izu Bonin Archaeal, Pacific Ocean
Description:Spherical formation of black buserite (IMA acceptance is likely) that partially dehydrates to birnessite with vernadite.
Overall Size:25x19x15 mm
Crystals:0.1-0.3 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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