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Sivrihisar, Turkey

Mineral locality Documented sitePermission required

What you could find

Reported finds from this ground.

Crystals and mineralsCrystals and minerals

Also reported: sepiolite, magnesite, dolomite.

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Why this spot

Rockhounding locality: sepiolite and magnesite

Sivrihisar is documented for sepiolite and magnesite in an ultramafic-hosted district.

Before you go

Hazards noted for this site.

Pit workings, dust

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