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Dolomite from
Ballygown South Mine, Silvermines District, Co. Tipperary, Ireland

Description
Comments:Commonly found lining vugs in limestone boulders. Generally quite oxidised.
Habit:Rhombs
Colour:White,iron stained, grey
Quality of samples:Poor for species, only of interest for locality collectors. (#)
Rarity at site:Common
Confirmation
Validity:Believed Valid
References
References:Balassone, G., Rossi, M., Boni, M., Stanley, G., and McDermott, P. (2008): Ore Geology Reviews 33, 168-186.; Mineralogical Magazine 1959 32 : 128-139.
Data
Mineral Data:Click here to view Dolomite data
Locality Data:Click here to view Ballygown South Mine, Silvermines District, Co. Tipperary, Ireland
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