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Magnesite from
Kransnek Farm 269, Rehoboth Rural, Hardap Region, Namibia


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Magnesite

Kransnek Farm 269, Rehoboth Rural, Hardap Region, Namibia
06989010017363540638629.jpg
Magnesite

Kransnek Farm 269, Rehoboth Rural, Hardap Region, Namibia
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Magnesite

Kransnek Farm 269, Rehoboth Rural, Hardap Region, Namibia
Locality type:Farm
Classification
Species:Magnesite
Formula:MgCO3
Comments:Close to the Aris siding. Superb white euhedral crystals up to 8cm on edge occur here.
Quality for species:Good crystals or rich for species - important (!)
Confirmation
Validity:Believed Valid
Data
Mineral Data:Click here to view Magnesite data
Locality Data:Click here to view Kransnek Farm 269, Rehoboth Rural, Hardap Region, Namibia
Data Identifiers
Mindat Occurrence Record ID:826078
Long-form Identifier:1:3:826078:9
GUID (UUID V4):0
References
Cairncross, Bruce (2004) Field Guide to Rocks & Minerals of Southern Africa. 288pp.
 
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