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Beach limestone, Motukorea Island (2nd of 2)

Beach limestone, Motukorea Island

Calcareous (white) material cements together volcanic pebbles on the shore platform at Motukorea Island which contains the mineral motukoreaite.

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Private collection
Photograph by Bruce Hayward

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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/4/3/2