1320 Petterdite, Red Lead Mine

A small vug in gossan containing the rare species Petterdite with minor Crocoite from the type locality – Red Lead Mine, Dundas, Tasmania, Australia. The area covered by lilac Petterdite is approximately 30mm in width. This specimen was collected in the late 1980’s and predates the later IMA approval of the species in 2000.

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