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Minerals from Shiga prefecture
Prefectural Mineral: Topaz of Mount Tanakami
Geology | Fossils | Hot springs
Minerals reported from Shiga prefecture
A list of minerals observed at 2 locations in Shiga prefecture, Kinki region, Honshu island, Japan
Localities described below may be now closed to collecting by authorities or land owners.
Otsu city
Mount Tanakami
Tanakami-Mori village, Otsu city, Shiga pref.
- Zinnwaldite
Brown, Tabular
- Masutomilite
Pale Purple, Tabular
- Biotite
Black, Reniform
- Orthoclase
Pink
- Quartz
Transparent
- Dravite?
Gray, Acicular
- Topaz
Transparent, Prismatic
Konan city
Haiyama / Ishibe Mine
Ishibe, Konan city, Shiga pref.
- Veszelyite
Blue, Granular