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Wairakite (2nd of 2)

Wairakite

This specimen of wairakite, from the Wairākei region, measures 4 centimetres across.

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GNS Science
Photograph by Richard Cook

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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/4/1/2