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Ramsbeckite from
Frongoch Mine (Bron-y-Goch Mine; Llawynwnwch Mine), Pontrhydygroes, Upper Llanfihangell-y-Creuddyn, Ceredigion (Dyfed; Cardiganshire), Wales, UK


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Frongoch Mine (Bron-y-Goch Mine; Llawynwnwch Mine), Pontrhydygroes, Upper Llanfihangell-y-Creuddyn, Ceredigion (Dyfed; Cardiganshire), Wales, UK
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Description
Comments:Deep emerald green rounded xls to 0.7mm with schulenbergite (EPMA).
Habit:Blocky
Colour:Emerald green
UV Fluorescence:None
Quality of samples:Poor for species, only of interest for locality collectors. (#)
Rarity at site:Very Rare
Confirmation
Validity:Confirmed
Confirmation Methods:EPMA
Analysis Reference:University of Manchester
References
References:BMS Database, UKJMM 17
Associated minerals:
Associates:Brochantite
Cerussite
Goethite
Langite
Quartz
Schulenbergite
Data
Mineral Data:Click here to view Ramsbeckite data
Locality Data:Click here to view Frongoch Mine (Bron-y-Goch Mine; Llawynwnwch Mine), Pontrhydygroes, Upper Llanfihangell-y-Creuddyn, Ceredigion (Dyfed; Cardiganshire), Wales, UK
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