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Scheelite and Quartz from Tae Wha Mine, Chungju, Chungchongpukdo, South Korea

 
Scheelite and Quartz from Tae Wha Mine, Chungju, Chungchongpukdo, South Korea

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Scheelite and Quartz from Tae Wha Mine, Chungju, Chungchongpukdo, South Korea

DESCRIPTION:No. 24925
Mineral:Scheelite and Quartz
Locality:Tae Wha Mine, Chungju, Chungchongpukdo, South Korea
Description:Large crystal of brownish-gray scheelite 3 cm across with several colorless quartz crystals up to 3 cm attached on one side. Several areas have chipped edges. The scheelite crystal is octahedral and fluoresces bright blue-white under UV illumination. Ex. Phillip Greybill (1935-2018) collection
Overall Size:6x4x3 cm
Crystals:3-30 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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