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Otavite from
Sheshodonnell East Mine, Carron, The Burren, Co. Clare, Ireland

Description
Comments:	Microscopic white otavite crystals are found on smithsonite containing high amounts of cadmium.
Habit:	Skeletal crystals
Colour:	White
UV Fluorescence:	Pink
Quality of samples:	Poor for species, only of interest for locality collectors. (#)
Rarity at site:	Very Rare
Confirmation
Validity:	Confirmed
Confirmation Methods:	Visual (Fluorescence)
References
References:	Dr. David Green
Data
Mineral Data:	Click here to view Otavite data
Locality Data:	Click here to view Sheshodonnell East Mine, Carron, The Burren, Co. Clare, Ireland

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