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Penfieldite from Sierra Gorda, Antofagasta, Chile

 
Penfieldite from Sierra Gorda, Antofagasta, Chile

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Penfieldite from Sierra Gorda, Antofagasta, Chile

DESCRIPTION:No. 14515
Mineral:Penfieldite
Locality:Sierra Gorda, Antofagasta, Chile
Description:Excellent pocket of rare crystals of penfieldite on matrix with blue boleite. One of the best found. The penfieldite is colorless, six-sided, long tapering crystals, with minute striations. The penfieldite fluoresces yellow under UV illumination.
Overall Size:30x22x24 mm
Crystals:1-4 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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