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2730 Cassiterite, Zircon, Spinel, Sapphire (Alluvial), Derby, Tasmania

January 2, 2022 Pendleton Australasia Australia Tasmania

A sample of alluvial heavy concentrate in a vial from the Ringarooma River, Derby, containing mostly brown to black cassiterite, with minor orange zircons, and occasional sapphires and black spinel. Width of view 14.25mm. Stack of 45 images.

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Tags: CassiteriteSapphireSpinelZircon

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