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New Zealand clay deposits

Map of the main deposits of clay found in New Zealand.

This map shows the main deposits of clay found in New Zealand. The Matauri Bay deposit of a kaolin clay known as halloysite has a worldwide reputation for its purity and its whiteness.

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