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Wulfenite coated with Hemimorphite and Quartz from Finch Mine, north of Hayden, Banner District, Gila County, Arizona

 
Wulfenite coated with Hemimorphite and Quartz from Finch Mine, north of Hayden, Banner District, Gila County, Arizona

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Wulfenite coated with Hemimorphite and Quartz from Finch Mine, north of Hayden, Banner District, Gila County, Arizona

DESCRIPTION:No. 15828
Mineral:Wulfenite coated with Hemimorphite and Quartz
Locality:Finch Mine, north of Hayden, Banner District, Gila County, Arizona
Description:An excellent specimen, with many large vugs lined with orange wulfenite crystals up to 12 mm. The wulfenite has been coated with baby-blue hemimorphite crystals 1 mm thick (fluoresces under UV illumination) and druzy quartz. Minimal damage to wulfenites.
Overall Size:11x8x7 cm
Crystals:1-12 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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