Baileychlore

(Zn,Fe2+,Al,Mg)6(Si,Al)4O10(OH)8

Baileychlore is a rare green chlorite mineral with a fibrous habit.

Selected Australian Occurrences:

  • As dark green rims on calcite veins from a drill hole at the Red Dome Mine, Queensland (Type Locality).
  • An unusual occurrence in peat at Grieves Siding, western Tasmania.
A small section of drillcore containing green baileychlore, Red Dome Mine, Queensland. Specimen measures 14x6x6mm. Mark Willoughby specimen and photo.