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ncat AU004 Gypsum, Mt Cleveland Mine, Luina, Heazlewood district, Waratah-Wynyard municipality, Tasmania

January 9, 2024 Steve Australasia Australia Tasmania

Tiny sprays of post-mining gypsum crystals collected on the dumps. Look closely and you can some fishtail twins (eg: near the centre of the photo). Width of view 9mm. Stack of 55 images.

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