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Tengerite-(Y)

Mineral:

Tengerite-(Y): Y2(CO3)3·2-3(H2O)

Comments:

Pearly white platy tengerite-(Y) crystals in radial sprays to 2mm and fine layers on matrix. Partially replaced by an unidentified green mineral with bright blue centers that is probable decrespignyite-(Y).

Location:

Paratoo Cu mine, Mt Lofty Ranges, South Australia, Australia.

Scale:

Overall: 4.5 x 1 x 4 cm.

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