Saltpan Plains, Tunbridge, Southern Midlands municipality, Tasmania, Australiai
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Saltpan Plains | Basin |
| Tunbridge | Town |
| Southern Midlands municipality | Municipality |
| Tasmania | State |
| Australia | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
42° 8' 52'' South , 147° 25' 49'' East
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Several seasonal salt pan lagoons in the Tunbridge area. The two largest are on private land - Mona Vale and Glen Morey Saltpans with Township Lagoon a public nature reserve. During dry summers crusts of salt crystals form but can quickly dissolve with showers of rain. Crystals up to 1/2" are reported.
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| ⓘ Halite Formula: NaCl References: Mathew Latham collectionIdentification: Visual Identification |
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Australia
- Delamerian OrogenOrogen
- Tasmania
- Tasmania BasinBasin
Australian PlateTectonic Plate
- Eastern TasmaniaOrogenic Belt
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Saltpan Plains, Tunbridge, Southern Midlands municipality, Tasmania, Australia