Rock, Silicious sinter, Sulphur, GL2780

Physical Description

Hand sample of laminated layers of sulphur and iron oxide sandwiched between siliceous sinter. The top surface has stalagmitic mineral growths. Specimen is slightly oval in shape.

Provenance

Likely to be from the eruption of: Dr Tony Reay Mount Tarawera

Field Collection

Lake Rotomahana

Measurements

Maximum dimensions (H x W x D): 200 x 130 x 100mm