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Potch

A variety of Opal
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Potch, etc.

Three Mile, Lightning Ridge, Finch Co., New South Wales, Australia
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Potch, etc.

Three Mile, Lightning Ridge, Finch Co., New South Wales, Australia
08905190017451984318102.jpg
Potch, etc.

Three Mile, Lightning Ridge, Finch Co., New South Wales, Australia
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About PotchHide

Formula:
SiO2 · nH2O
A variety of opal which has no play of colour and is of no commercial value.


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
9814 (as Potch)
3004 (as Opal)
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:9814:0 (as Potch)
mindat:1:1:3004:1 (as Opal)

Chemistry of PotchHide

Mindat Formula:
SiO2 · nH2O
Element Weights:
Element% weight
O61.458 %
Si35.961 %
H2.581 %

Calculated from ideal end-member formula.
Elements listed:
H, O, Si - search for minerals with similar chemistry

Common AssociatesHide

Associations Based on Photo Data:
3 photos of Potch associated with OpalSiO2 · nH2O
2 photos of Potch associated with 'Claystone'
1 photo of Potch associated with KaoliniteAl2(Si2O5)(OH)4

Other InformationHide

Health Risks:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.

Internet Links for PotchHide

References for PotchHide

Reference List:

Localities for PotchHide

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This map shows a selection of localities that have latitude and longitude coordinates recorded. Click on the symbol to view information about a locality. The symbol next to localities in the list can be used to jump to that position on the map.
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Locality ListHide

- This locality has map coordinates listed. - This locality has estimated coordinates. ⓘ - Click for references and further information on this occurrence. ? - Indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality. - Good crystals or important locality for species. - World class for species or very significant. (TL) - Type Locality for a valid mineral species. (FRL) - First Recorded Locality for everything else (eg varieties). Struck out - Mineral was erroneously reported from this locality. Faded * - Never found at this locality but inferred to have existed at some point in the past (e.g. from pseudomorphs).

All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Australia
 
  • New South Wales
    • Finch Co.
      • Lightning Ridge
Keith Compton collection
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