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1802 Bastnäsite-(La) | Paratoo Copper Mine

July 20, 2021 James Australasia Australia South Australia

Pale blue (due to copper content) globules of very rare bastnäsite-la on matrix from the Paratoo Copper Mine, Yunta, South Australia. FOV 5mm.
Ex P.G.Prandoni systematic collection.

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