Two small pits (or could be considered large trenches) surrounded by a square bund, 500 metres north-west of the Whim Creek Pub. More information needed.

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Mineral List

ⓘ Cuprite

1 valid mineral.

Rock Types Recorded

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ⓘ Slate

Detailed Mineral List:

ⓘ Cuprite

Formula: Cu₂O

References:

Ferguson, K. M. (1999) Lead, zinc and silver deposits of Western Australia. Mineral Resources Bulletin 15. Geological Survey of Western Australia

Gallery:

List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification

Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides
ⓘ	Cuprite	4.AA.10	Cu₂O

List of minerals for each chemical element

O	Oxygen
O	ⓘ Cuprite	Cu₂O
Cu	Copper
Cu	ⓘ Cuprite	Cu₂O

Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality

Australia

Western Australia
- Pilbara CratonCraton
- Warakurna Large Igneous ProvinceGeologic Province
- West Australian ElementCraton

Australian PlateTectonic Plate

West Australian Craton
- Pilbara CratonCraton

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