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Powellite

Rare Mineral

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Description
Locality: 
Poona Copper Mine, Moonta, Yorke Peninsula, South Australia, Australia
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
5.4 × 4.4 × 3.9 cm
Description

Perfectly exposed crystal of rare powellite from India with a size of 25 mm across. It is placed on bright matrix and exhibits a fantastic beige to orange colour. Truly esthetic ensamble.

Mineral Data
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Powellite

Formula: 
Ca(MoO4)
Strunz: 
7.GA.05
Crystal System: 
Tetragonal
Hardness: 
3.5 - 4.0
Type Locality: 
Peacock Mine (South Peacock; Darland; Peacock & South Peacock), Cuprum, Seven Devils District, Adams Co., Idaho, USA