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Sauconite


Sauconite : Na0.3Zn3(Si,Al)4O10(OH)2·4H2O

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Locality: Friedensville Mine, Friedensville, Saucon Valley, Upper Saucon Township, Lehigh Co., Pennsylvania, USA
The zinc rich Phyllosilicate Sauconite, a mineral likely derived from the alteration of Sphalerite. Type locality specimen from the Friedensville Mine, Friedensville, Saucon valley, Lehigh Co, Pennsylvania. Specimen size: 3 x 4cm. From the PA Annex of my personal collection, acquired in 2003.


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