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Quartz var. Agate Geode from Rancho El Agate formation, Chihuahua, Mexico

 
Quartz var. Agate Geode from Rancho El Agate formation, Chihuahua, Mexico

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Quartz var. Agate Geode from Rancho El Agate formation, Chihuahua, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 20861
Mineral:Quartz var. Agate Geode
Locality:Rancho El Agate formation, Chihuahua, Mexico
Description:Half of an agate geode lined with druzy quartz crystals in the irregular center cavity. The agate fluoresces two colors (green and white) under UV illumination. Ex. Robert C. Linck (1905-1970)
Overall Size:9x7x3 cm
Crystals:druzy
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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