Sturtite

Origin: Broken Hill mine, NSW, Australia
Sample size: 6 x 4 x 4 cm
 

Photo courtesy of: 

Tom Loomis

Dakota Matrix Minerals

 

  
Sturtite is doubtful as a valid species, most likely being a member of the hisingerite-neotocite series. It was first discovered at Broken Hill in 1930. The example is rich, with brownish masses.
Origin: Zinc Corporation Mine, Broken Hill, NSW, Australia
Sample size: 27 x 26 x 15 mm
 

Photo courtesy of: 

Dan Weinrich

Dealer in fine mineral specimens

 

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