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Tag: calcite

Posted on June 14, 2018August 9, 2021

Balcanoona Formation: Copley

An example of weathered Balcanoona Formation of flaggy dolomite progressing to massive dolomite with limestone conglomerate layers.

Calcite geodes.

Limestone conglomerate beneath interesting dolomite formation.

For more information about the Balcanoona Formation, see The Legacy of Time.

Posted on June 6, 2018August 9, 2021

Sandstone and Calcite outcrop: Finniss Springs

An outcrop of blocks of sandstone  and beds of crystalline calcite in the vicinity of a copper deposit.

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Posted on May 25, 2018August 9, 2021

Calcites with Copper inclusions: Strzelecki Track

Calcite with Malachite inclusion. Magnification 20x.Calcite crystals with Chrysocolla inclusion. Also visible: Limonite and Volborthite. Magnification 20x. 

Posted on May 23, 2018August 9, 2021

Quartz and Calcites: Strzelecki Track

Hematite stained Quartz seam seen in shale. Magnification 20x.

Scalenohedral Calcite. Magnification 20x.

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