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TitleZaratite
DescriptionThe green mineral is zaratite, Ni3CO3(OH)4 - 4H2O, a rare mineral that forms as secondary crusts on other nickel, iron or chrome minerals. This sample is 8 cm across.
LocationUSA ▹ Pennsylvania. Near Wood's Mine.
PhotographerDarla Sondrol. 2002-02-27.
CollectionUniversity of North Dakota Mineralogy Collection #725.
Key wordszaratite, Pennsylvania
Tech details630 KB. Hand specimen. Fujifilm FinePix S1Pro digital camera; 60mm AF Nikon micro lens.
GeoDIL number2467
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