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Microscopic view of tuhualite (2nd of 2)

Microscopic view of tuhualite

This microscope slice (1 millimetre long) shows the deep purple of tuhualite crystal.

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GNS Science
Photograph by Nick Mortimer

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How to cite this page:

Simon Nathan. 'Rock and mineral names', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 24-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/rock-and-mineral-names/3/2/2