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Vanadinite, Aragonite, Calcite from Old Yuma Mine, west of Tucson, Pima County, Arizona

 
Vanadinite, Aragonite, Calcite from Old Yuma Mine, west of Tucson, Pima County, Arizona

Vanadinite, Aragonite, Calcite from Old Yuma Mine, west of Tucson, Pima County, Arizona

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Vanadinite, Aragonite, Calcite from Old Yuma Mine, west of Tucson, Pima County, Arizona

DESCRIPTION:No. 24864
Mineral:Vanadinite, Aragonite, Calcite
Locality:Old Yuma Mine, west of Tucson, Pima County, Arizona
Description:Bright red crystals of vanadinite up to 2 mm with white aragonite on calcite matrix. The specimen fluoresces two colors under UV illumination. One crystal is incomplete, Ex. Phillip Greybill (1935-2018) collection
Overall Size:4x3x3 cm
Crystals:1-2 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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