132 North Ni Mine, Widgiemooltha, Coolgardie Shire, Western Australia, Australia

3.6 x 2.5 x 2.1 cm

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(Ni_1-xFe³⁺_x)(SO₄)_x/2(OH)₂·nH₂O (x < 0.5, n > 3x/2), NiCO₃, Fe²⁺Ni³⁺₂S₄

The Hydrohonnesite is the yellow to orange colored material and the Gaspeite is the bright green. The matrix is primarly composed of Violarite which does show violet colored iridesnce in a few places from which the name of the species is derived.

Condition: Good

Flaws: Nothing Appreciable

This mineral is also found in the following galleries: Minerals From Asia | Sulfates | Carbonates | Sulfides and Sulfosalts | Rare Minerals | Minerals Priced Between 25 and 49 Dollars