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Zircon from Renfrew, Ontario, Canada

 
Zircon from Renfrew, Ontario, Canada

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Zircon from Renfrew, Ontario, Canada

DESCRIPTION:No. 20245
Mineral:Zircon
Locality:Renfrew, Ontario, Canada
Description:Translucent crystals of red-brown zircon in white calcite matrix. The zircon crystals are terminated at one end, fluoresce yellow under UV illumination and are very lustrous. With label on bottom from A.E. Foote dating from 1879-1891. Ex. Robert C. Linck (1905-1970); Ex. A.E. Foote (1846-1895)
Overall Size:5.5x4.5x2.5 cm
Crystals:5-16 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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