Gorceixite

  
Origin: Rapid Creek, Yukon, Canada
ex. Ian Nicklin Collection
Sample size: 2.7 x 2 x 0.6 cm
 

Photo courtesy of: 

Rob Lavinsky

The Arkenstone

 

Gorceixite with crocoite
Origin: Red Lead Mine, Dundas, Tasmania, Australia
Sample size: unknown
Sample owner: Steve Sorrell
 

Photo courtesy of: 

Steve Sorrell

Crocoite.com

 

  
  
White frosty looking tabular crystals some are large to 3 mm and there are several that are only 0.75 mm or so, associated with siderite and quartz.
Origin: Rapid Creek, Yukon, Canada
Ex. Polak collection
Sample size: 6 x 5 x 3 cm
 

Photo courtesy of: 

Tom Loomis

Dakota Matrix Minerals

 

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