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Opal var. Hyalite from Monok, Zemplen Mountains, Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplen, Hungary

 
Opal var. Hyalite from Monok, Zemplen Mountains, Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplen, Hungary

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Opal var. Hyalite from Monok, Zemplen Mountains, Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplen, Hungary

DESCRIPTION:No. 15748
Mineral:Opal var. Hyalite
Locality:Monok, Zemplen Mountains, Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplen, Hungary
Description:Transparent nodules of colorless hyalite opal nestled in pockets in matrix. Under magnification these are seen to be glassy and flawless. Fluoresces bright green under UV illumination.
Overall Size:3x2x2 cm
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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