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Crocoite from Adelaide Mine, Zeehan District, Tasmania, Australia

 
Crocoite from Adelaide Mine, Zeehan District, Tasmania, Australia

Crocoite from Adelaide Mine, Zeehan District, Tasmania, Australia

DESCRIPTION:No. 45386
Mineral:Crocoite
Locality:Adelaide Mine, Zeehan District, Tasmania, Australia
Description:Dense mass of interconnected prismatic orange crocoite crystals with remnants of limonite gossan on the bottom. The crocoite crystals are lustrous and have a square cross-section. Many of the crystals show hollow interiors when viewed on end.
Overall Size:5.5x5x2.5 cm
Crystals:1-14 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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