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Halotrichite, New Milton, Hampshire.

This mineral grows on the cliff faces in fine, dry weather as a result of reactions between the the decomposition products of pyrite and the clay minerals in the cliff. It is water soluble and disappears when it rains. Field of view 10mm.

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