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Chenite from
Llechwedd Helyg Mine (Willow Bank Mine), Pen-bont Rhydybeddau, Trefeirig, Ceredigion (Dyfed; Cardiganshire), Wales, UK

Description
Comments:Platy very light blue xl groups to 1.5mm (XRD), associated with caledonite.
Habit:Platy
Colour:Pale light blue
UV Fluorescence:None
Quality of samples:not specified / average specimens
Rarity at site:Very Rare
Confirmation
Validity:Confirmed
Confirmation Methods:XRD
Analysis Reference:NHM London
References
References:[UK Journal of Mines and Minerals No.14 p.9]
Data
Mineral Data:Click here to view Chenite data
Locality Data:Click here to view Llechwedd Helyg Mine (Willow Bank Mine), Pen-bont Rhydybeddau, Trefeirig, Ceredigion (Dyfed; Cardiganshire), Wales, UK
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