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Valentinite on Galena from Príbram, Central Bohemia, Czech Republic

 
Valentinite on Galena from Príbram, Central Bohemia, Czech Republic

Valentinite on Galena from Príbram, Central Bohemia, Czech Republic

Valentinite on Galena from Príbram, Central Bohemia, Czech Republic

DESCRIPTION:No. 18791
Mineral:Valentinite on Galena
Locality:Príbram, Central Bohemia, Czech Republic
Description:Colorless valentinite crystals up to 13 mm long on crystallized galena matrix. The valentinite crystals have a pearly, almost chatoyant sheen when light reflects off the crystals. Old time specimen from the 1880s from a famous collector. Ex. Westtown School (West Chester, Pa.) Collection no. 6275, donated by William Sansom Vaux (1811-1882).
Overall Size:6x3x2 cm
Crystals:3-13 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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