Elyite

Origin: Esgair Hir mine (Cambrian. Cardigan Consolidated. Welsh Potosi. Kylon Potosi), Talybont, Ceulanymaesmawr, Ceredigion (Dyfed; Cardiganshire), Wales, UK
Sample size: the central spray of elyite is 0.5 mm. The blue wispy mineral is as yet unknown
Owner: Steve Rust
 
Origin: Llechwedd Helyg (Willow Bank) Mine, Pen-bont Rhydybeddau,Trefeirig , Ceredigion (Dyfed; Cardiganshire), Wales, UK
Sample size: microphoto, 0.75 mm crystals
Owner: Steve Rust
 
Origin: Frongoch Mine (Bron-y-Goch; Llawynwnwch), Pontrhydygroes, Upper Llanfihangell-y-Creuddyn, Ceredigion (Dyfed; Cardiganshire), Wales, UK
Sample size: area 5 mm
Owner: Steve Rust
 

Photo courtesy of: 

Steve Rust

 

  
Matrix hosting sparse purplish patches of elyite
Origin: Lautenthal, Harz Mountains, Niedersachsen, Germany
Sample size: 7 x 9 x 7 mm
 

Photo courtesy of: 

Dan Weinrich

Dealer in fine mineral specimens

 

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