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Rhodonite, Galena, Calcite

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Rhodonite with galena and calcite, 9 cm, from the North mine, Broken Hill, Yancowinna County, New South Wales, Australia. Photo by Jeff Scovil.

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SpeciesRhodonite, Galena, Calcite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions9.0 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityAustralia, New South Wales, Broken Hill
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In Australia page 33
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Keith F. Compton

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