AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Chile > Powellite

Search
 

Online Mineral Museum Archive of Mineral Photographs and Mineral Descriptions from John Betts - Fine Minerals.com and Allminerals.com

   

Powellite from Jardinera #1 Mine, Inca de Oro, Atacama, Chile

 
Powellite from Jardinera #1 Mine, Inca de Oro, Atacama, Chile

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Powellite from Jardinera #1 Mine, Inca de Oro, Atacama, Chile

DESCRIPTION:No. 14570
Mineral:Powellite
Locality:Jardinera #1 Mine, Inca de Oro, Atacama, Chile
Description:Excellent rosettes of 3 mm crystals of yellow-green (cuprian) powellite. One of the best. Fluoresces bright yellow under UV illumination. Crystals of powellite are quite rare.
Overall Size:25x20x20 mm
Crystals:2-3 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

© AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals All Rights Reserved

The minerals illustrated on this site are presented for reference purposes only. The owner of this site did not collect the minerals and collectors should not assume access is permitted to the property based on inclusion in this museum. Please contact the property owner to obtain legal permission before entering private property. ;